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Today’s discussion isn’t about telling the world to shove off (or something even less polite). It’s about leaning into becoming the best version of YOU. 

Comparing ourselves to others is a fool’s game, but wildly popular. Wishing we were like somebody else or wishing we were somebody different isn’t the ideal path forward. Instead, it’s time to dive more deeply into pursuing insights into our own self-awareness. If we can harness that, and get good with it, then we can begin to make progress to grow and improve. 

Pursuit of the ideal outcome – the pursuit of our ideal self – that’s today’s show.

Be well. Do good. Grow great!

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Don Norris is Lisa’s husband and a natural, empathetic leader. He’s our guest today sharing his experience, insights, and wisdom. 

People. Connections. Relationships. They continue to be the theme of growing great as a leader. 

If you want to have a positive impact on others and build a high-performing culture, listen to Don’s insights. More important, figure out how to apply these principles into your own leadership. 

Be well. Do good. Grow great!

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It begins with you, the leader. The spark to build a high-performing team, and a high-performing culture…hinges on having a leader willing to be a spark plug. 

Today, we have an in-depth conversation about what it is to accept responsibility to be that spark plug that every effective team needs (and craves), and how we can invest in ourselves to make sure we provide what our team needs. 

Spark plugs provide the needed positive energy to get things going. And to keep them going. 

Your team needs everybody to be a spark plug in that every team member must make a positive difference. It’s not about being the center of attention in every room you enter. Or about being the extravert who is constantly rallying the troops. Spark plugs come in a variety of sizes. It’s about being in the right place at the right time – it’s about fitting in where you can make a big contribution!

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You’re in a quandary. You’re privy to some information but you’re just not sure if you should share the information. 

There are so secrets or formulas. Every person and situation is unique and has to be figured out on its own terms. 

Join us today as we discuss some things we’ve learned in our experiences. We hope you benefit from our conversation as you work to figure out how you can manage sensitive conversations and answer for yourself a few questions:

1. Should I share this?
2. Will this benefit the organization if I share it? (Will it hurt somebody unnecessarily if I do?)
3. With whom should I share this?
4. How should I share this?

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It’s our first Thanksgiving Day week here at Grow Great and we’re thankful to share it with you. Lisa and I have been honored to have your time and attention. As our audience has grown we’ve been overwhelmed with positive feedback. We appreciate each one of you. 

Today, we have a brief but important conversation about the human side of leadership…because, well, we’re all humans. As we gather with family and friends this week it’s not just our desire to celebrate with others that join us, but it’s the realization that each one of us is going through something. Maybe it’s enormous – so much so that we don’t know how we’ll possibly be able to endure it. Maybe it’s slight, causing us some minor discomfort. We all have these moments in time when we face an unwelcome difficulty. These are the times when gratitude can serve us better. So lean into your challenges, look for opportunities for personal growth and be thankful. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

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It all started after I texted this image (and quote) to Lisa. We chuckled and then had a serious chat about recording today’s conversation. 

“You can’t keep getting mad at people for sucking the life out of you if you keep giving them the straw.” 
-Unknown

Much of our work in helping others revolves around assisting people to figure out how to accept personal responsibility. Leadership growth hits a magical upward curve whenever we find ways to incorporate all the leadership ingredients:

• Humility
• Curiosity
• Knowledge
• Understanding
• Compassion

Join us as we dive more deeply into the negative feelings we can feel resulting from the behavior (performance, etc.) of others and simultaneously fail to own the outcomes of our own lives. Whether we’re a boss, employee, leader, or team member – it happens to all of us. Let’s avoid making that our way of life – professionally or personally. It’s time to stop giving them the straw!

Be well. Do good. Grow great!

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