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Rosie in My Pocket: Helping & Fixing vs. Serving

The impact of our word choices is profound. With years of experience guiding clients and colleagues, Rosie shares her insights into the crucial distinction between helping, fixing, and serving.

Learn why helping can unintentionally position others as weak and fixing can make them feel broken.

Through Rosie's nuanced discussion, leaders will discover how shifting towards a mindset of service allows them to see others—and themselves—as whole and complete.

Challenge yourself when using helping or fixing language by replacing it with words of service. This kind of transformative language can lead to significant changes in how we interact with others, fostering a more empowering and supportive leadership style.

Learn how adopting a service-oriented approach can amplify your leadership impact.

Re-Release: Bridging the Gap Between Caring About and Caring For with Jen Marr

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Jen's life changed drastically when she found herself assisting in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shooting, and four months later, she was nearing the finish line when the Boston Marathon bombing occurred. In the wake of those tragedies, Jen found that while so many people said they cared, those affected did not feel cared for. Since then, she has dedicated her time to bridging the gap between caring and feeling cared for and has developed a system to train people how to connect better. In this popular re-released episode, Jen Marr, author, founder and CEO of Inspiring Comfort, and trauma survivor, explains how leaders can cultivate and understand the power of making real, human connections. Listen in to learn the skills needed to build empathic cultures to rehumanize not just our workplaces, but our families and communities.

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In this episode host Rana DeBoer shares actionable insights to help you elevate your leadership game.

Rana sheds light on the intent, influence, and impact formula that leaders can use to drive greater results and outperformance within their teams and organizations.

She emphasizes the importance of being purpose-driven, energy-fueled, action-orientated, and knowledge-hungry—components of her "peak leadership" approach grounded in over 25 years of coaching experience.

Listeners will learn practical tips like setting clear intentions before meetings and conversations, understanding their unique influence, and consistently checking for impactful results in leadership interactions.

Don't miss this episode for an enriching leadership coaching experience that prepares you for future-ready organizational culture.

Courage: Part 1 with Rebecca Johnson, Natalie Johnson and Joe Rea

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Joe Rea is a passionate leader in the behavioral health sector who exemplifies courageous leadership in action. In this episode, hosts Rebecca Johnson and Natalie Johnson explore the multifaceted role of courage in the workplace.

Joe delves into his evolution as a leader, sharing invaluable insights on how integrity and vulnerability shape effective leadership. Joe emphasizes that true leadership is observed through actions, not just words, and discusses the importance of aligning personal values with professional responsibilities.

Rebecca and Natalie probe deeper into the nuances of courageous decisions, touching upon the concepts of discomfort and risk. They challenge listeners to reflect on when to take risks for the greater good and when to strategically navigate institutional limitations.

This episode also makes critical connections between individual energy, team connection, and organizational courage, offering a holistic view for listeners aiming to build high-performing teams.

Rosie in My Pocket: Law of Diffusion of Innovation

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Embark on a transformative journey with Rosie Ward in this episode where she unpacks the powerful Law of Diffusion of Innovation. Rosie beautifully illustrates how change propagates through a population in an engaging and authentic manner. With a bell-shaped curve as her guide, she explains the importance of focusing on innovators and early adopters rather than being bogged down by skeptics and naysayers. Rosie highlights the strategy of grassroots organizing to build momentum and bring the early and late majority on board. Tune in to this succinct yet profound teaching and discover how to channel your energy towards those who will help you build a thriving culture of change.

Balancing Accountability and Compassion in Leadership with Jeff Fortner

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Jeff Fortner, Clinical and HR Director at Indiana Internal Medicine Consultants, joins host Rosie Ward to discuss the power of living authentically and leading with vulnerability. Jeff, coming from a multicultural, multinational family with five kids, three of whom are adopted, shares his heartwarming journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. Rosie emphasizes the importance of authenticity and the need for leaders to humanize themselves through difficult conversations.

In this episode, Jeff delves into his self-limiting story of transitioning into a new role in healthcare without a clinical background, highlighting how he overcame challenges by seeking feedback and understanding from his team.

Jeff shares practical advice on transparency and the significance of face-to-face contact with employees. He stresses the need to provide different avenues for team feedback and the importance of circling back to it, ensuring intentional action is taken.

The episode wraps up with candid insights and heartfelt experiences from Jeff, underscoring the key takeaway that showing up as a decent human being is foundational to effective leadership.

Fostering Alignment and Clarity Amidst Change

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Learn about how to foster clarity and alignment especially amidst change. By weaving practical insights with real-life experiences, our hosts underscore the importance of establishing and operationalizing your "lighthouse" – a concept representing an organization's core values and guiding principles. This episode is a treasure trove for leaders striving to create a unified, value-driven, and effective team environment.

Maintaining Energetic Balance with Chris Johnson

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Treat yourself to practical steps for energy regulation and self-awareness to optimize your leadership potential.

In this episode, Chris highlights the significance of homeostasis and energy regulation in leadership. She offers an engaging narrative about her father's lessons on car maintenance, drawing an insightful parallel to the importance of maintaining our own "internal regulators."

The episode concludes with a deliberate practice exercise for maintaining your energetic sweet spot, essential for showing up as your best self.

Rosie in My Pocket: Ingredients to Be My Best

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Rosie Ward takes us on a journey through the essential facets of self-care and personal leadership. Rosie underscores the importance of putting on "our own oxygen masks" first, likening it to the crucial practice of self-care. She delves into a simple yet impactful exercise called "Ingredients to Be My Best," encouraging listeners to identify key factors that help them optimize their performance. Show up as your best by incorporating self-care, personal leadership, authenticity, and maximum impact. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to enhance their leadership abilities and bring intentionality to their daily routines. Rosie Ward's heartfelt and practical advice will inspire you to show up as your best, fully authentic self. Tune in and learn how to let your sparkle shine!

Introducing: Elevate Your Leadership with Rana DeBoer

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Rosie Ward, the host of "Show Up as a Leader," welcomes her dear friend Rana DeBoer, co-founder of Volt Strategy, to introduce the exhilarating new series, "Elevate Your Leadership."

Rana DeBoer transforms corporate cultures through a unique blend of behavioral science and business strategy. If you’re a leader looking to elevate your skills and build future-ready organizations fueled by excellence, tune in to learn how to propel your company forward into peak performance.

In this episode, Rosie and Rana highlight the critical elements of the "Peak Leader Model," a unique framework blending behavioral science with business strategy. Learn how being purpose-driven, energetically fulfilled, aware, action-oriented, and insatiably curious can significantly elevate your leadership skills. The conversation explores practical ways to enhance leadership capacity, achieve peak moments, and leverage energy rituals for sustained performance.