
Growth Instigators Hotline
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Episodes
374 episodes
#372 We all like feedback… to a degree!
Feedback is a gift, not a grenade, revealing what we can't see about ourselves. The most effective leaders don't avoid feedback but actively seek it out, growing faster by inviting correction rather than avoiding it.• Our natural reacti...
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#371 Are you curious?
Ever noticed how toddlers relentlessly ask "why"? Far from being annoying, this habit exemplifies the purest form of intelligence—unbridled curiosity. When did we lose this superpower, and what happens when we reclaim it?Curiosity might...
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#370 Passion
Passion transforms how we engage with work and life, helping us find energy in obligation and meaning in mundane tasks. When connected to something that truly lights us up, we develop resilience that carries us through challenges because our pu...
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#369 Staying Positive During Setbacks
Setbacks are powerful teachers that wake us up through unexpected storms. Positivity during difficulties isn't about fake optimism but developing grit, perspective, and asking better questions when faced with challenges.• See the signal...
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#367 Eating a bag of chips
Ever caught yourself mindlessly finishing an entire bag of chips when you planned to eat just one? That's the hidden power of micro actions—small behaviors that compound quickly, shaping our lives in profound ways.Small, consistent acti...
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#366 The Power of Relational Awareness
Communication without awareness has consequences, and emotional intelligence extends beyond self-awareness to understanding how your mindset impacts those around you. Leadership is felt long before it's heard, with your emotional energy enterin...
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#364 How Environment Impacts Motivation
Why does motivation seem to flow effortlessly in certain spaces while completely abandoning us in others? This question sits at the heart of our exploration into how physical environments shape our drive, focus, and productivity.Most of...
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#362 Enjoy the flight!
Tracking your progress is essential for meaningful growth, as flying blind with just good intentions leads to crash landings rather than real development. • "You can't grow what you don't track" is the central message of this episo...
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#361 Today wants to punch you in the face
Ever tried to smile through a Monday that's already throwing punches? You're not alone. Resilience is widely misunderstood in our high-achievement culture. Many think it's about never showing weakness or maintaining relentless posi...
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#360 Good for you! Congrats. You made it…
Purpose is the essential engine behind everything that lasts, and without alignment to what matters most, achievements feel hollow. No matter how impressive your resume becomes, true fulfillment only comes when your actions connect with your au...
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#359 Leveraging Strengths for Growth
Your strengths aren't just nice-to-have qualities but powerful engines for accelerated growth and development. Building on what you're naturally good at creates more energy, confidence, and results than constantly trying to fix your weaknesses....
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Episode 359
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#357 You don’t have to change the world in one day!
Attempting multiple habit changes simultaneously almost always leads to failure, while focusing on identity-driven habits creates sustainable transformation. The key to lasting change is building habits aligned with who you want to become rathe...
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#354 The Courage to Reinvent Yourself
The snake doesn't shed its skin because something's wrong—it does so because growth demands it. This powerful metaphor forms the foundation of today's exploration into personal reinvention and the courage it requires.We often misinterpr...
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#353 The Role of Vulnerability in Leadership
Vulnerability builds stronger leadership by creating authentic connections. Brené Brown reminds us that vulnerability means having the courage to show up when we can't control the outcome.• Pretending to have it all together is exhausti...
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#351 Leading with a messed-up mindset.
Your mindset isn't just a personal matter—it's the foundation of your leadership effectiveness. Just as trying to sprint with a twisted ankle limits your physical performance, leading with a damaged mindset hampers your entire leadership capaci...
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Episode 351
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Purposeful Productivity
Have you ever found yourself racing through life with a packed calendar but an empty soul? That disconnection signals a critical misalignment between your actions and your deeper purpose. In this transformative episode, we dive dee...
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#349 Activity doesn’t equal growth.
Activity without direction is just motion, not growth—like a hamster running on a wheel versus a gardener patiently waiting for seeds to take root. The difference between being busy and being effective lies in whether your actions align with yo...
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