Deliberate Leaders Podcast with Allison Dunn

Allison Dunn
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Deliberate Leaders Podcast is dedicated to helping leaders build strong, thriving businesses. Join host Allison Dunn, executive business coach and owner of Deliberate Directions, as she spotlights today’s Deliberate Leaders who embrace the values of ownership, accountability, and reliability. Each episode features best information for business and leaders on topics like culture, communications, employee engagement, leadership, time management, growth strategies, personal development, goal setting, mindset, financial management, business best practices, systems, accountability, recruiting and retaining talent.

  1. The Vulnerability Trap: When Authenticity Crosses the Line

    1天前

    The Vulnerability Trap: When Authenticity Crosses the Line

    Vulnerability has become a leadership buzzword — but it’s often misunderstood.Key idea: Vulnerability without boundaries isn’t strength. It’s exposure.Learn the difference between sharing lessons and sharing wounds.Hear stories of two leaders — James and Diana — who represent both extremes.Discover the guiding rule: “If it still hurts when you tell it, it’s not ready to share.”Explore how to model authenticity that empowers your team, not burdens them.Use the self-check question: “Am I sharing this to serve them, or to relieve myself?”Bonus takeaway: “You can be the lighthouse or the storm, but you can’t be both.”💡 Featured Paradox: Vulnerability that connects vs. vulnerability that collapses trust. 💬 Quote to Remember: “Share from the scar, not the wound.”

    8 分钟
  2. The Confidence Paradox

    10月29日

    The Confidence Paradox

    The fine line between confidence and certaintyThe story of Marcus: how overconfidence eroded trust and performanceWhy success can unintentionally reinforce blind spotsThe power of calibrated confidence—believing in yourself while staying curiousHow strategic self-doubt sharpens leadership judgmentReflection prompts to uncover where confidence may be holding you back

    3 分钟
  3. Leading From Behind

    10月22日

    Leading From Behind

    Introduction to The Paradox Series — exploring leadership contradictions that reveal deeper truths The myth of “visible leadership” and why presence doesn’t always equal power Case study: Sarah’s journey from control to empowerment The shift from giving answers to asking better questions Practical steps to “lead from behind” without losing influence Nelson Mandela’s wisdom on shepherd-style leadership Reflection prompts for leaders: Where could stepping back create more momentum? What decision could someone else make just as well as you? What fear holds you back from letting go? Closing thought: Sometimes the most powerful move a leader can make… is simply to move aside.

    8 分钟
  4. Why Emotional Intelligence Isn’t Enough

    10月15日

    Why Emotional Intelligence Isn’t Enough

    Many leaders pride themselves on their emotional intelligence, but some still fall short of inspiring their teams. Why? Because emotional intelligence without emotional range is incomplete. In this episode, Allison Dunn reveals: The difference between emotional intelligence and emotional range Why understanding emotions isn’t the same as embodying them Three strategies for developing your emotional range: The Emotional Palette Assessment – Identify gaps in your range. The Situational Matching Framework – Match your energy to the moment. The Emotional Rehearsal Practice – Train yourself to authentically access different states. A real-world case study of a founder who transformed his team’s energy and performance by developing emotional versatility You’ll leave with practical tools to stop being emotionally limited and start being emotionally dynamic — the kind of leader whose presence shapes culture, energy, and performance. 🔗 Learn more about deliberate leadership at DeliberateDirections.com

    6 分钟
  5. The Art of Strategic Ambiguity

    10月8日

    The Art of Strategic Ambiguity

    We’ve been taught that leaders should always communicate with crystal clarity. But here’s the paradox: when you specify exactly what you want, you often get work that’s technically correct—but uninspired. In this episode, Allison introduces the concept of Strategic Ambiguity—the art of being clear about outcomes but flexible about methods. She breaks down three strategies leaders can use right away: The Outcome Frame – Define the result, not the process. The Constraint Method – Set boundaries, then let your team find the path. The Discovery Invitation – Ask better questions instead of giving ready-made answers. You’ll hear how one leader transformed their product development process—and gained a competitive edge—by replacing detailed instructions with problem statements. Key Takeaway: Purpose should always be clear. But methods? Sometimes the best results come from giving your team the freedom to figure it out. Challenge for Leaders: This week, try using the Outcome Frame on a project where you’d normally give detailed instructions. Define success clearly but leave the “how” open—and see what your team creates.

    5 分钟
  6. Leadership Timing: Why When You Act Matters More Than What You Do

    10月1日

    Leadership Timing: Why When You Act Matters More Than What You Do

    Why do some leaders inspire loyalty while others trigger resistance—despite delivering the same message? The answer lies not in what they say, but when they say it. In this episode, Allison Dunn unpacks the concept of Leadership Timing—the art of aligning your communication and actions with your team’s energy cycles, stress levels, and organizational rhythms. You’ll learn: Why timing matters more than content in leadership communication How to identify your team’s natural receptivity windows Three practical strategies to master Leadership Timing: Energy Audit – Track your team’s creative, resistant, and collaborative moments Receptivity Window – Assess your team’s emotional state before delivering key messages Momentum Mapping – Recognize when to push, pause, or plant seeds Allison also shares a powerful case study of a startup CEO who turned potential resistance into enthusiastic buy-in simply by shifting when the message was delivered. By mastering timing, you can ensure your ideas stick, your teams listen, and your leadership creates lasting impact. 👉 Tune in, and learn how to stop forcing messages through at the wrong time and start leading in rhythm.

    5 分钟
  7. Scale Your Income Without the Hustle with Sara Vezensek (Millionaire Mindset Secrets)

    9月23日

    Scale Your Income Without the Hustle with Sara Vezensek (Millionaire Mindset Secrets)

    In this powerful episode of Deliberate Directions, entrepreneur Sara Vezensek reveals her proven Freedom Formula that's helped countless people escape the 9-to-5 grind and create true financial freedom. What You'll Learn: ✅ The #1 mindset shift that separates millionaire energy from paycheck chasers✅ Why following your passion (not just money) is the key to lasting success✅ The 100-ways exercise that rewires your brain for abundance✅ How to become the person you want to be BEFORE you have the success✅ Simple strategies to avoid burnout while scaling your income✅ Why people will hate on you when you level up (and how to handle it)After the interview... Explore free offers from Sara: https://sara-vezensek.mykajabi.com/freedownloadshereVisit Sara's website: https://www.saravezcoach.comFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saravezensek

    21 分钟
  8. Productive Conflict

    9月22日

    Productive Conflict

    Most leaders think their job is to keep the peace. But when everyone agrees, no one is really thinking. In this episode, Allison Dunn reveals how an obsession with harmony leads to mediocrity, stalled innovation, and poor adaptation. She introduces the concept of Productive Conflict—the art of using structured, intentional tension to challenge assumptions, sharpen ideas, and unlock breakthrough solutions. What you’ll learn in this episode: The hidden dangers of fake harmony and “performative collaboration” Why comfort is the enemy of growth The three key differences between toxic conflict and productive conflict Three strategies to build productive conflict into your team: Devil’s Advocate Protocol, Constructive Dissent Framework, and Tension Invitation A real-world case study of how a stalled product team reignited success through structured disagreement If you’ve ever wondered why your “like family” team isn’t innovating, this episode is your playbook for making conflict work for you, not against you.

    6 分钟
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Deliberate Leaders Podcast is dedicated to helping leaders build strong, thriving businesses. Join host Allison Dunn, executive business coach and owner of Deliberate Directions, as she spotlights today’s Deliberate Leaders who embrace the values of ownership, accountability, and reliability. Each episode features best information for business and leaders on topics like culture, communications, employee engagement, leadership, time management, growth strategies, personal development, goal setting, mindset, financial management, business best practices, systems, accountability, recruiting and retaining talent.

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