Reality-Based Leadership

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S3E2: My Boss Sets Unrealistic Goals Jan 27, 2020

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This week, we're back to answering fan letters! And this one is from a person who is in a complex, goal-oriented team that is frustrated by "unattainable" goals set by their boss, indicating that the team is also frustrated and unmotivated as a result. Said boss is also resistant to feedback and a poor communicator. Alex and I are going to deconstruct this letter and see if we can get down to the facts! Topics we'll cover: editing your story, leading with sympathy vs. empathy, shifting energy from "why we can't" to "how we could."

Find the tools we mentioned for free here: https://bit.ly/2NXrPJj

How to Handle the Resistors Jan 13, 2020

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I'm so excited to be launching Season 3 of the No Ego Podcast! This season is dedicated to your in-depth letters as you work to practice RBL at work and home. Our first letter is from Kimberly. She works in an org where most have adopted RBL philosophy. However, she tells of how some people have written off the philosophy, even when she can see this philosophy is the answer to their problems. Bottom line, her question is: How can I handle the resistors? Send me your 'Dear Cy' letter! https://bit.ly/35jTfiX

Key Lessons in 2019 and How I'm Evolving for 2020 Dec 30, 2019

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I'm taking time in this episode to reflect on the key themes that caught my attention this year, as well as things I am entertaining in the new year to continue in my evolution and curation of my life. Some key themes you'll hear about is why I'm choosing self-care over self-soothing, my goals to stay curious longer and not naming things too soon, as well as a preview of my next book, which will be a personal reflection on how life is messy but we can still live happy. Season 3 starts January 13! Have a question for me? Submit it here: https://bit.ly/35jTfiX

Behind the Scenes at Certification - Part 4 Dec 23, 2019

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The final episode in this Q&A series has more great workplace drama topics, including:

how to have tough conversations with employees
how to roll out the employee value equation with your team
overcoming your fear of speaking up, especially when dealing with someone in power

Learn about our Certification Program. Our next class is on March 18-20, 2020! https://bit.ly/2KQDqYM

Season 3 of the Podcast starts Jan. 13, 2020! I'll be answering your in-depth "Dear Cy" letters. Submit your own letter here: https://bit.ly/35jTfiX

Behind the Scenes at Certification - Part 3 Dec 16, 2019

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In the 3rd episode of this 4-part series, I'm sharing more of my Q&A with our Certified Facilitators. In today's episode, we're talking about how I use tools to manage people out of their ego's grip, including these tools: - The Thinking-Inside-the-Box Tool to increase individual commitment and accountability - The SBAR Tool to empower people to solve their own problems - The Edit Your Story tool to move people out of venting

Learn about our Certification Program. Our next class is on March 18-20, 2020! https://bit.ly/2KQDqYM

I'd love to have you join me on the Ditch the Drama Tour! Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/369jVTQ

Behind the Scenes at Certification - Part 2 Dec 09, 2019

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This week, I'm continuing with the 4-part series from Certification where I'm doing some live Q&A. We're getting into why we need to filter our engagement surveys by accountability, how leaders can create a reality-based culture, sharing a feeling vs. venting, and how leaders can stop enabling bad behavior. Learn more about our Certification Program. Our next class is on March 18-20, 2020! https://bit.ly/2KQDqYM Join me on the Ditch the Drama Tour! Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/369jVTQ

Behind the Scenes at Certification - Part 1 Dec 02, 2019

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I think you're going to love this exclusive 4-part Q&A session with our Certified Facilitators where I talk candidly about:

- the toggle switch concept, and why it's important for both leaders and employees

- how to effectively use self-reflection questions to bypass ego

- how leaders hinder accountability

- managing employees who vent and share unhelpful opinions

- how to create shared accountability in meetings

- why engagement has everything to do with us; not our circumstances.

Learn about our Certification Program: https://bit.ly/2KQDqYM

S2E64: Robb Holman, Inside Out Leadership Nov 25, 2019

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I've known Robb Holman for years and we're both out there speaking and training to change hearts and minds! I fell in love with Robb's first book, Lead the Way, which helps leaders self-reflect on their value from the inside, and now in his new book coming out this week, All In, he teaches us how to build trust, bring out the best in each other and proactively connect with our teams.

Learn more at GetAllInBook.com

Join me on the Ditch the Drama Tour: RealityBasedLeadership.com/DTD2020

S2E63: Strategic Quitting with Lynn Marie Morski Nov 18, 2019

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Dr. Lynn Marie Morski is a quitting evangelist. She helps people quit strategically through her book, Quitting by Design, and her podcast, Quit Happens, along with speaking and coaching. I first heard her speak this year and was in love with her humorous presentation and her practical tips for quitting those things in our life that are holding us back from greater joy and peace. I especially loved creating the "no" list!

Buy her book at https://quittingbydesign.com/ Follow her on Instagram @quittingbydesign

S2E62: Finding Gratitude in All Things Nov 11, 2019

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I'm reposting this very special podcast that I recorded last year around Thanksgiving. As we are upon the holiday season in our country, I find myself reflecting on gratitude and what it means in my life. In this episode, I'm talking about my view of gratitude, how we can go beyond only being grateful what you agree with or are happy about, and learning how to move to a place beyond ego where you can find gratitude in all things.

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