12MinuteLeadership
Welcome to the 12 Minute Leadership podcast where in 12 minutes or less I’ll share small things that you can put into immediate practice that will make a BIG difference in your leadership effectiveness.
I’m your host, Elise Boggs Morales, leadership professor, consultant, and coach. For the last 17 years, I have helped thousands of leaders level up their influence and achieve remarkable results! If you want to trade compliance for true commitment and create your dream team, you are in the right place.
Get ready for a quick hit of practical wisdom to increase your team’s engagement, inspire top performance and retain your best talent.
Podcasting since 2025 • 25 episodes
12MinuteLeadership
Latest Episodes
Episode 25: Leading Through Uncertainty | 12MinuteLeadership
If there’s one skill that defines modern leadership, it’s the ability to lead through uncertainty. Whether it’s navigating normal organizational change, disruptions in your market, or unexpected global events, like COVID — uncertainty has becom...
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Episode 25
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11:16
Episode 24: How to be a Leader That Inspires | 12MinuteLeadership
Think inspiration requires charisma? We unpack a different model of leadership—one built on purpose, integrity, emotional connection, and real empowerment—so your team gives its best by choice, not by pressure. Elise Boggs Morales draws on 17 y...
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Episode 24
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11:20
Episode 23: Remembering WHY We Lead: A Pep Talk for Leader Burnout | 12MinuteLeadership
When deadlines pile up and your calendar leaves no breathing room, purpose is usually the first thing to slip. Episode 23 of 12MinuteLeadership is a short, practical reset to bring you—and your team—back to center.We walk throug...
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Episode 23
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10:30
Episode 22: 3 Things That Make Difficult Conversations Easier | 12MinuteLeadership
In this episode, I break down how to make tough conversations easier by building trust, adapting to conflict styles, and using simple frameworks that keep feedback factual and fair. I also share practical phrases, a clear prep checklist, and a ...
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Episode 22
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11:20
Episode 21: Five Qualities of Difficult Leaders | 12MinuteLeadership
In this episode, I identify five qualities that make leaders hard to follow, then show practical alternatives that raise trust, engagement, and results. Based on my 17+ years coaching and training leaders and analyzing hundreds of 360 results, ...
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Episode 21
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7:30