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Weeks ago Lisa came across this social media post by Steven Bartlett, a UK-based entrepreneur/podcaster. 

We decided to do an episode about each one. Mostly, it provoked us to think about what sentences we would write – things we wish we had known sooner. Jokingly, I told Lisa that my list would be much longer than seven. How about you? If you crafted a list like this, how many items would it contain and what would they be? We’d love to hear from you. Just use the CONTACT page and share it with us. 

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As a Director of HR Lisa Norris, my co-host, regularly encounters professionals searching for insights about how they might reinvent themselves professionally. It can be daunting trying to figure out what skills, insights, and experiences you have that may be highly valuable if you could only figure out ways to translate them into a new arena.

My work constantly focuses on the ideal outcome people want to achieve. It’s personal to each of us, and subject to change because our lives aren’t static. The reasons for reinvention are as varied as our personalities, but the challenges can be quite common to any of us pursuing such a goal. 

Today, let’s try to provoke some profitable thoughts that you can apply the pursuing your own ideal outcome. During our conversation, Lisa mentions the Zero Risk Assessment, a tool she utilizes in her work. 

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Last week we discusses the power of your story – and how a chapter doesn’t fully define your story. Today, we’re going to focus on your leadership, specifically your job to provide a story for your team so they can understand where they fit and how they can make a positive difference.

Years ago, as a young leader, I was taught by an old seasoned HR professional that a big part of my job was to do that for people. “If you don’t give them a good story,” she told me, “they’ll write one of their own and it won’t be good.” She knew most of us immediately think the worst. If the boss calls us to his office, we don’t instantly think, “Great! We’re getting a promotion or a raise.” We likely think, “Oh no! What did I do wrong!” That’s the kind of story we tend to tell ourselves. As leaders, we have to remember that so we can be more intentional to give our team members a better story.

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“Just because someone came in on this chapter of your life doesn’t mean they know your whole story.”

Today we have a conversation – a personal, intimate conversation – about Lisa’s difficult chapter. It was during this chapter I was first introduced to her. As you’ll discover, it was just a chapter – maybe a few – but it was far from being her whole story. 

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Some weeks ago Lisa texted me this quote…

When you can’t control what’s happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what’s happening. That’s where your power is.

We’ve been noodling on that quote behind the scenes for a bit. Today we felt it was time to have a deeper conversation about it.

Leadership is influence, a focus on others. It’s not about having full control because none of us have that. Others can make choices we may not agree with, or enjoy. Situations often arise that aren’t ideal for us. Challenges and opportunities are always in flux. 

Each of us is able – if we put in the work – to determine what we’ll think, believe and do. Let’s talk about how being more intentional and purposeful can grow our leadership.

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Leonard Martin enjoyed a 42-year career in city government. Well, he enjoyed much of it. 😉 

His career began with a paid internship in his hometown of Wichita Falls, Texas. Along the way, he worked at Malvern (Arkansas), Rollo (Missouri), Joplin (Missouri), and Edmond (Oklahoma). Leonard finished his career as the City Manager of Carrollton, Texas where his mentee, Erin Rinehart succeeded him. 

Leonard Martin is our guest today to discuss his philosophy of “hiring tall.” He shares how that philosophy started, how he practiced it, and how it drove innovation throughout his career.

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