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Sue and CJ draw from decades of combined experience to analyse the role words and language play in effective messaging and provide tips that will empower listeners' personal and professional communications.

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102. The Power of Words in Leadership and Business with Laurel Rutledge

January 30, 2025 • Sue Kennedy and Catherine James • Episode 102

In this episode of the Full of Words podcast, CJ and Sue sit down with Laurel Rutledge, Chief Navigation Officer and expert in business strategy and leadership alignment. Laurel explains how words shape leadership, workplace culture, and personal growth, stressing the need for alignment between language and actions, especially in management and feedback.

They cover topics like effective communication, constructive feedback, corporate language, and shifting from a rigid career path to a more flexible career flow. Laurel also shares insights from her upcoming book, introducing her Alignment, Vision, Action model and the Rutledge Perspective tree exercise for personal and professional clarity.

Listeners can access her free Next Move Quiz and get an exclusive discount on her 90-minute strategy session to realign goals and take confident next steps. https://laurelrutledge.com/resources/your-next-move-quiz/

Tune in to discover how the right words can transform leadership and business success!

Highlights:

(00:59) Laurel's background and her work in helping women-owned businesses align their business and organizational strategies.
(02:12) Why words matter in leadership and business.
The importance of aligning actions with language to build trust and clarity.
(02:47)How to Give Effective Performance Feedback.
(06:37) Why career paths should be thought of as career flow instead of a rigid path.
The importance of recognizing that not everyone is meant to be a leader.
(08:30) The importance of ensuring that words and actions align within an organization.
(7:51) The risks of promoting great individual contributors into leadership roles without proper training.
(22:43) The tree analogy and how it helps individuals and businesses stay rooted in their values while evolving.
(30:33) Guided reflection exercise to help individuals reground themselves and clarify their personal and professional direction.
(32:06) Special Offer from Laurel!

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