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Welcome to the 12 Minute Leadership podcast where in 12 minutes or less I’ll share small things that you can put into immediate practice that will make a BIG difference in your leadership effectiveness. I’m your host, Elise Boggs Morales, leadership professor, consultant, and coach. For the last 17 years, I have helped thousands of leaders level up their influence and achieve remarkable results! If you want to trade compliance for true commitment and create your dream team, you are in the right place.  Get ready for a quick hit of practical wisdom to increase your team’s engagement, inspire top performance and retain your best talent. 

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 63: Servant Leadership: The Leadership Philosophy That Changes Everything | 12MinuteLeadership

    Servant leadership is sometimes misunderstood as soft leadership—being nice, avoiding accountability, or putting people ahead of results. But true servant leadership requires strength. It means holding high standards while being equally committed to helping people grow into those standards. In this episode, Elise breaks down what servant leadership actually looks like—and why it can be one of the most powerful leadership philosophies for building both strong people and strong organizations. You'll learn: Why servant leadership is anything but “soft” leadershipThe question that changes how you lead and develop othersWhy great leaders measure success by the growth of the people around themHow accountability can be an expression of genuine careWhy servant leaders remove barriers instead of blaming their teamsThe value of investing in leadership development before there's a crisisHow succession planning reveals a leader's mindsetWhy your greatest leadership legacy may be the people you developReflection question: If someone described your leadership, would they talk primarily about your accomplishments—or about how they became better because they worked with you? Listen now, and share this episode with another leader who wants to build a culture where people and performance thrive together.

  2. Aug 10

    Episode 62: Interview with Aaron Reynolds: Turning Culture into a Competitive Advantage | 12MinuteLeadership

    Leadership development isn't a distraction from performance—it's one of the biggest drivers of it. What if investing in your people is actually one of the greatest competitive advantages your organization can have? In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Reynolds, Managing Partner of KPFF's Los Angeles and Orange County structural practices, to discuss how intentional leadership transformed both culture and business results.  You'll learn: Why leadership development creates a competitive advantageHow servant leadership and continuous improvement reinforce one anotherWhy relationship intelligence should be taught to everyone—not just senior leadersThe measurable impact of coaching, engagement surveys, and People OperationsHow investing in culture improves retention and client experienceWhy leadership isn't something you're born with—it's something you developPractical advice for leading change without losing people along the way If you're leading a technical or results-driven team, this episode will challenge how you think about culture, leadership, and long-term success. Listen now, and if you enjoy the episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another leader.

  3. Aug 3

    Episode 61: The Coaching Leader Part 2: How Great Leaders Coach | 12MinuteLeadership

    Last week, we explored why coaching is one of the highest-return investments a leader can make. This week, we're taking the next step by making coaching practical. What does a great coaching conversation actually sound like? In this episode, Elise walks through a realistic coaching scenario and shares the habits that help leaders develop people instead of simply solving their problems. In this episode, you'll learn how to make coaching a natural part of your leadership conversations. You'll discover: Why trust must come before transformationHow curiosity creates better coaching conversationsWhy great questions develop stronger leaders than quick answersHow to listen for the beliefs behind someone's wordsWhy coaching should be tailored to each individualHow to resist the urge to rescue and build confidence insteadThe importance of ending every coaching conversation with clear next steps and follow-upWhy believing in someone's potential can change the trajectory of their leadershipCoaching isn't another leadership technique—it's a leadership mindset. Whether you're leading a new supervisor or a seasoned executive, these practical coaching principles will help you develop people who can think, grow, and lead with greater confidence. If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it with another leader who wants to build people, not just solve problems.

  4. Jul 27

    Episode 60: The Coaching Leader, Part 1: Why Great Leaders Coach Instead of Just Manage | 12MinuteLeadership

    Great leaders don't just solve problems—they develop people who can solve problems without them. In this episode, Elise kicks off a two-part series on one of the most overlooked yet powerful leadership skills: coaching. Rather than viewing coaching as something reserved for executive coaches or HR professionals, you'll discover why it's a leadership mindset that transforms teams and multiplies results. In this episode, you'll learn: Why great leaders measure success by the people they develop, not the problems they solve.The difference between managing, mentoring, and coaching, and when to use each.Why coaching is a leadership multiplier that builds confidence, ownership, and better decision-making.Who you should intentionally invest in coaching, from high performers to emerging leaders and employees in transition.When coaching is not the appropriate approach and performance management is needed instead.Two reflection questions to help you identify someone to intentionally develop over the next six months.If you're ready to become the kind of leader who develops people, not just solves problems, this episode is for you. Listen now, and if you need help reaching your leadership goals, reach out to us at www.eliseboggs.com.

  5. Jul 20

    Episode 59: Who Are You Trying To Prove Yourself To? | 12MinuteLeadership

    Leadership was never meant to be about proving your worth. Yet many leaders unknowingly tie their identity to their title, performance, or accomplishments—creating pressure that impacts both their leadership and their lives. In this episode, you'll discover: Why leadership driven by proving is exhaustingThe difference between performance and identityHow promotions and retirement can reveal where your identity is rootedThree signs you may be leading from performance instead of purposeHow an insecure identity contributes to micromanagement, defensiveness, and difficulty delegatingWhat changes when your identity is secureReflection questions to help you uncover what may be driving your leadershipIf you've enjoyed this series on the inner work of leadership, share it with another leader who needs it and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Want help with your leadership goals? Go to www.eliseboggs.com for more info.

  6. Jul 13

    Episode 58: Whose Definition of Leadership Success Are You Living? | 12MinuteLeadership

    Leadership success isn't just about what you accomplish—it's about who you're becoming along the way. In this episode of the 12MinuteLeadership Podcast, Elise challenges one of the most influential stories leaders carry: their definition of success. Many of us inherit our view of success from parents, mentors, culture, or past leaders without ever stopping to ask if it truly aligns with the life we want to build. The result? We can spend years pursuing achievements that look impressive on the outside but leave us exhausted or unfulfilled on the inside. In this episode, you'll discover: Why many leaders unknowingly inherit their definition of successThe difference between achievement and true fulfillmentThe hidden costs that often accompany external successWhy the next generation is challenging traditional leadership modelsHow great leaders model a version of success others actually want to followThree reflection questions to help you redefine success for yourselfSuccess isn't just about reaching the next milestone—it's about becoming the kind of leader others are inspired to follow. Listen now, and if this episode challenged your thinking, share it with another leader who could benefit from the conversation.

  7. Jul 6

    Episode 57: The Stories That Shape Your Leadership | 12MinuteLeadership

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  8. Jun 29

    Episode 56: Interview with Rosanne Austin: Is Your Mindset Helping or Hurting Your Success? | 12MinuteLeadership

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Welcome to the 12 Minute Leadership podcast where in 12 minutes or less I’ll share small things that you can put into immediate practice that will make a BIG difference in your leadership effectiveness. I’m your host, Elise Boggs Morales, leadership professor, consultant, and coach. For the last 17 years, I have helped thousands of leaders level up their influence and achieve remarkable results! If you want to trade compliance for true commitment and create your dream team, you are in the right place.  Get ready for a quick hit of practical wisdom to increase your team’s engagement, inspire top performance and retain your best talent. 

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  • Creator
    Elise Boggs Morales
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 12MinuteLeadership
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