LLeadershipisnotjustaboutbeinginchargeofa team;it’saboutinspiringandmotivatingothersto achieveacommongoal.Inspirationalleaders possesscertaintraitsandcharacteristicsthatsetthemapart fromothers.Theseleadersareabletoinspireandmotivate peopletogoaboveandbeyondwhatisexpectedofthem.
Theyarevisionary,empathetic,authentic,courageous, resilient,innovative,humble,andinspiring.Theseleaders createacultureofcollaboration,innovation,andgrowth, whichhelpstomotivateandinspiretheirteammembersto achievegreatthings.Byunderstandingthesetraits,wecan allstrivetobecomemoreinspirationalleadersinourown livesandcareers.
Inspirationalleadershaveaclearvisionofwhattheywant toachieve.Theyareabletoarticulatethisvisiontoothers inawaythatisinspiringandmotivating.Aleader'svision providesasenseofpurposeanddirectionfortheteamand helpstoaligneveryone'seffortstowardsacommongoal. Themostinspirationalleadersareabletocommunicate theirvisioninawaythatresonateswiththeirteam members.
Empathyistheabilitytounderstandandrelatetotheneeds andconcernsofothers.Inspirationalleadersareableto showempathytowardstheirteammembers,whichhelpsto createasenseoftrustandrespect.Theseleaderslistento theirteammembersandtaketheiropinionsandideasinto accountwhenmakingdecisions.Thiscreatesasenseof belongingandfostersacultureofcollaboration.
Inspirationalleadersareauthenticandtruetothemselves. Theyarehonest,transparent,andgenuine,whichhelpsto buildtrustandcredibilitywiththeirteammembers. Authenticleadersdonottrytobesomeonetheyarenot,and theyareopenabouttheirstrengthsandweaknesses.This createsanenvironmentwherepeoplefeelcomfortable
beingthemselvesandencouragesthemtobehonestand transparentaswell.
Aboveall,inspirationalleadersareabletoinspireothersto betheirbestselves.Theyleadbyexampleandareableto bringoutthebestintheirteammembers.Theseleaders createapositiveandsupportiveenvironmentthatfosters growthanddevelopment.
Theyencouragetheirteammemberstotakeonchallenges andpushthemselvestonewheights.Mappingthejourney ofthesebusinessleaders,InsightsSuccess—bringsitslatest edition—TheMostInspirationalLeadersinBusinessto lookoutfor2023.
Flipthroughthepagesandindulgeintheodysseyof excellencethesebusinessleadersareachievinginthe dynamicbusinessarena.
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Asapioneerinmindsetmasteryandconsciousleadership, Shirleyunderstandsthementalconstructsthatdictateour thoughts,feelingsandactions,andbyhelpingpeoplecreatea newformofthoughtleadershipandengageinlimitless possibilities,theycanmovebeyondlimits.
Brief CompanyName ColleenBiggshasextensivesuccessandexperienceforover20 yearsconsultingover340businesslaunches. FeaturedPerson TheLeapCommunity colleenbiggs.net ColleenBiggs Founder Danihasabackgroundinhumanresourcesandorganizational psychologyandleadership. MINESandAssociates minesandassociates.com Dr.DaniKimlinger ChiefExecutiveOfficer JulieJonesisanAward-WinningSpeaker,International BestsellingAuthorandanAdventure&BreakthroughCoach. TheAdventuresof JulieJonesLLC juliejones.biz JulieJones TelevisionProducer, Speaker, BreakthroughCoach HoganMarkerservesasco-presidentofMarker ConstructionGroup. Marker markerfl.com PeggyHoganMarker President TheSimpleSeries thesimpleseries.com ShirleyPalmer CEOandFounder
Colleen leverages two significant areas in her business, relationships and technology. She believes it is not only about what you know or whom you know but who knows you.
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Envisioningaworldwhereeverywomanwhois
committedtochangehastheopportunityandtools toachieveherfullpotential,ColleenBiggs foundedTheLeapCommunity.Colleenunderstandsthat personalgrowthandchangearepossibleandseeksto empowerwomenthroughtransformativeexperiencesand advocacy.Believingthateverypersondeservesasecond chance,Colleenisworkingtirelesslytorestoredignityand buildamoreequitablesociety.
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In1987,Colleen'sprofessionaljourneybeganinCorporate America.Fromthestart,shealwayssoughtapathto advancementandgrowthinhercareer.Toachievethis,she soughtoutmentorsandtookonrolesindifferent departmentswhereshecouldreceiveon-the-jobtraining andcontinuetodevelopherskills.Shewasalifelong learnerdriventosucceed,alwayseagertomakemore moneyandadvancequickly
Colleenapproachedherworkwithafocusonpeople.She lovedgettingtoknowpeople,nurturingrelationships,and servingasaguidetothosewhowerelost.Thisapproach helpedherwellthroughoutherprofessionaljourney When givenachoice,Colleenpreferredtoworkwithnew
businessownersratherthanforadivisionofalarge corporation,asshebelievedthatentrepreneurshadthe potentialtomakeamoresignificantimpactontheir communitiesandthelivesofothers.
Throughouthercareer,Colleenneverwantedjustajob.She wasalwayssearchingforapromisingcareerthatwouldfuel herpassionforempoweringothers.In2019,Colleenretired fromCorporateAmericaandpursuedherdreamof becominganentrepreneur,intendingtosupportand empowerfemaleentrepreneurswhowantedtobuild successfulbusinessesthatprovidedfinancialindependence andasenseofpride.
Colleenfacednumerouschallengesthroughouthercareerin CorporateAmericaandasanewlyestablishedentrepreneur. Shewasknowntohaveastrongvoicebutoftenfound herselfbeingaskedtomuteheropinionsortonedownher emotionsinthecorporatesetting.Shewaseventoldnotto showemotionsasitwasconsideredunprofessional.
Tofitin,Colleenadoptedaheavymasculineenergyand portrayedthepartperfectly,buttoherdetriment.Atsome point,shebelievedshehadlosthervoiceandfeltunsureof whatshethoughtandwantedfromhercareerorlifeand ultimatelybecameunhappywithherexecutive-level position,themoney,andhercolleagues.Despitefeeling trapped,Colleenhadfaithinherdecades-longcareerof knowledgeandskillsets,aswellasherexperiencein launchingover300businesses,andleapedtoleave corporateandpursueentrepreneurshiponherown.
Colleenbelievesthatherlargestareaofimpactintheworld ofexecutivecoachinghasbeenherabilitytoteachothers howtoturntheirthoughtsintoactionandignitethebelief necessarytoacceleratetheirleadershipandreachtheirfull potential.Shebelievesthatlifewillhappenregardlessof participation.
Manywomenstriveforfinancialindependenceandpridein theirbusinessesbutareoftenheldbackbyfearandselfdoubt.Colleenencourageswomentoovercomethesefears andembracetheirstrengthasleadersintheirfamilies, communities,faith,andbusiness.
Colleen approached her work with a focus on people. She loved getting to know people, nurturing relationships, and serving as a guide to those who were lost.
Shebelievesthatwheneverywomanstepsintoherfull potential,therewillbeasignificantimpactonleadership globally
TheByouBStrongbrandhasasimplefoundation.Its missionistoempowerfemaleentrepreneursreadytotake actionandreachtheirfullpotential.Thebrandaimstohelp thesewomenexpandtheirinfluence,attainfinancial independence,andbuildbusinessestheycanbeproudofin asafeandsupportiveenvironmentthatdiscourages judgment.Visibilityisacrucialfactorinsuccess,so ColleenandtheByouBStrongteamhavecreatedtheLeap Communityplatformforwomentocollaborate,network, andbuildtheirbusinesses.TheLeapcommunityprovides multipleavenuesformemberstogainexposure,including opportunitiesforpodcastinterviews,liveonlineinterviews, andhostingmasterclassestoeducateothermembers.
Colleenisknownforherstrictdisciplineinmanagingher time.Shebeganimplementingatimemanagementschedule
in2006,whichhasproveneffective.Colleenschedules everyaspectofherlife,includingmealbreaksanddinner Sheprioritizesthepeople,places,things,andevents importanttoherandbelievesthatthisallowseverything elsetofallintoplace.Sundaysarereservedforfamilytime, andColleennevercompromisesonthis.Morningsare dedicatedtoself-care,andColleenstartsherdaywith meditation,journaling,writinggratitude’s,praying,reading, andexercising.Thistimeisconsideredsacred,asitallows hertorechargetopourintoothersthroughouttheday
Colleenleveragestwosignificantareasinherbusiness, relationships,andtechnology.Shebelievesitisnotonly aboutwhatyouknoworwhomyouknowbutwhoknows you.ColleeninvestsinmaximizingherSEOthrough Googleandutilizingothercommunitiesforexposureto increaseheradvantage.Sheisinterviewedonhundredsof podcastsannually,speaksonstagesglobally,andhasa strongpresenceonsocialmedia.LinkedIn,YouTube,and Instagramarehergo-toplatformsforsocialmedia.Withthe advancementoftechnology,
Colleenrecognizestheimportanceofleveragingitfor visibilityandconnectingandnurturingrelationshipswith others.Shebelievessuccessfulbusinessownersmust embracetechnologyandmakeittheirbestfriend.
Colleenhasobservedthatcoachinghasundergone significantchangesinrecentyears.Shenotesthatwhatwas onceastructuredconsultingrelationshipbetweenacoach andaclienthasbecomeamorepersonalapproachthat encompassestheclient'sentirerelationshipwiththeirwork. Entrepreneurs,Colleenbelieves,rarelyseparatetheir personallifefromtheirbusinesses.Tothem,theirbusiness, thepassionthatdrivesit,andtheirpersonalgoals,hobbies, andfamilyareallintegralpartsofwhotheyareandwhere theyareheaded.Colleenpredictsthatbusinesscoaching willcontinuetoevolveandreachmorewomenaroundthe worldwhoarecurrentlyoutofreach.Sheforeseesafuture inwhichwomenwillreachouttomentorandsponsoreach other,increasingthenumberoffemaleleadersinFortune 500companies,onWallStreet,andinthemedicalfield.
Colleensetsgoalsandcreatesanannualvisionboardto helpherstayontrack.Thisyear,hermainobjectiveisto deepenconnectionswithpeople.Shebelievesthatina worldsaturatedwithcontent,peoplearecravinggenuine connections.Withthisinmind,sheplanstoput "CONNECTION"atthecenterofallherendeavors,from buildingafamilycabintocoordinatingMastermindsand workingwithfemaleentrepreneurs.Ensuringthather actionsandprojectsresultinstrongerconnectionsisof utmostimportancetoColleen.
Colleencongratulatestheaspiringentrepreneursfor embracingtheleadershipofthemselves.Shesays, "Leadership is much more than a title or a wage. Leadership is leading the way, being an example of true honesty, having values, leading with integrity, and being mindful of those following you. We need more leaders who are ready to speak up."
Dr.DaniKimlingerbecametheCEOofMINESand
Associatesattheageof30.Sheisdeeplypassionate aboutmentalhealthandwell-being.Throughher personalexperiencesandworkandvolunteeringinother organizations,herpassionwasignitedwhenshefound herselfbeingfrustratedbysystemsandthelackof resourcesandsupportinsystems.
InaninterviewwithInsightsSuccess,Danishares highlightsherprofessionaltenureandherjourneyinthe niche.
Briefouraudienceaboutyourjourneyasabusiness leaderuntilyourcurrentpositionatyourcompany. Whatchallengeshaveyouhadtoovercometoreach whereyouaretoday?
Itseemedtomethattherewassomuchworkingagainstthe peoplethatIloveandpeoplethatwhoIworkedwith professionally Accesstomentalhealthservices,the acceptanceandabilitytoaccessservices,andthehighcost ofserviceswerenotavailabletomostpeople.
IhavefacedseveralchallengesasI'vegrownintomy leadershiprole.ThetwothatcometomindthatIcontinue toworkthroughincludeself-confidenceandmypeople pleasingtendencies.Ihavefoundthatitisimpossibleto makedecisionsthatpleaseeverybody Althoughthisisstill difficultformetoletpeopledownanddisappointpeople,I haveworkedonfeelingsteadierinmydecision-making, throughinputofmyteamandbeingmoreconfidentthatI'm makingthebestdecisionpossible.
OneofthemostchallengingyearsformeasaCEOwas 2020.COVIDforcedustogotoaremoteenvironment immediatelyandourorganizationwasnotremote-ready Wediditthough!Becauseweareinmentalhealth,theneed forourservicesandcrisiscallsalsoincreasedsignificantly andthiswastryingonourteam.Wealsohadsignificant changesinourleadershipteamthatyear.
Wehadchangeswithtwoofourfourexecutives.Oneof ourexecutiveswastransitioningouttorunforpublicoffice, andtheotherleaderhadanupcomingretirement.
Wewerealsofacedwithsomefinancialchallengesand fundingcutsduetoCOVID.MybusinesspartnerandI werecommittedtokeepingeverybody'sjobintactandnot decreasingcompensationorbenefits.Wewereableto followthroughonthiscommitmentandgrowsignificantly intwoyearsfollowing.
Tellussomethingmoreaboutyourcompanyandits missionandvision;howdoesyourcompanythrive towardsenablingadvancementsinthedynamicbusiness arena?
MINESsavelivesandinfluencesthecourseofhuman events.Webelievethattoprovideoptimalcaretoour clients;youmustbeabletomeettheclientwheretheyare withthebestpossiblemodalitiesandresources.Thismay includeaccessingtherapyvirtually,orinperson,engaging incoaching,workingwithamindfulnessresource, engaginginself-learning,andworkingwithpeergroups.In 2019,weintroducedmessage-basedandrobustvirtual counseling,whichwaswell-timedforCOVIDwhenmany providerswerenotcomfortableseeingpeopleinperson.
Ensuringthatclientsdonotfallthroughthecracksisalso important.I’vebeentheremyself.Ourteamhasputina numberofsafetynetsandcheckstocatchpeoplesothat theydonotfallthroughincludingserviceswheretheytake ontheprocessoffindingaproviderfortheclientand ensurethattheyhaveavailabilityandtheexpertisethatthey arelookingfor
Describethevaluesandtheworkculturethatdrives yourorganization.
Integrity-MINES’employeesmustbehonest,trustworthy, andfollowthroughfortheircolleaguesandclients.
Team-focused-TheemployeesatMINESmustbe committedtoeachother,collaborate,engageinshared accountability,andbeopencommunicatorswitheachother andflexiblewithneedsastheycomeup.
Continuouslearning-Oneneedstobeacontinuous learner.Theemployeeshouldhaveagrowthmindsetand
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strivetolearnmoreandgrowprofessionally.Theyshould alsobeadaptable;significanteventschangeourdays drastically,andtheyhavethehumilitytorecognizethat theydonotknoweverythingandbewillingtolearnfrom others.
Initiative-Theemployeeshouldbeself-motivatedtogrow andthereforeseekoutandtaketheinitiativeinnew learningopportunities.
Innovation-Theymustvaluetheirowncreativeideasas wellasothers’ideasandengageintakingriskstoenhance ourservices.
Client-focused-MINES’isclient-focused,includingbeing empathicandresponsive,meetingtheclientwheretheyare intheirjourney,andlookingforwaystoenhancetheclient experiencethroughclient-centricity.
Undeniably,technologyisplayingasignificantrolein almosteverysector.Howareyouleveraging technologicaladvancementstomakeyoursolutions resourceful?
Weleveragetechnologybyofferingtherapyviavideo, telephonic,message-based,andinperson.Wearealso offeringadigitalintakeforclientswhodonotwanttocall MINEStoaccessservices.
Additionally,wehaveinvestedresourcesintoupdatingour digitalaccessandaddingotherdigitaltoolssuchas mindfulness,personalandprofessionaldevelopment, coaching,leadershiptools,andsoonpeersupportservices thatcanbeaccessedonline.
Inadditiontoindividualclientserviceneeds,MINES’ utilizestechnologytooffervirtualtraining,organizational developmentservices,andcrisisincidentsupportdebriefing services.
What,accordingtoyou,couldbethenextsignificant changeinyoursector?Howisyourcompanypreparing tobeapartofthatchange?
Withthewell-documentedprovidershortageandaccess challengesthatcontinuetobecomemoreproblematic,we arealreadyseeinganincreaseinvirtualcareservices,and MINEShasembracedthem.
I'mexcitedtoseewhereartificialintelligencegoesandthe integrationoftechnologyandAIinmentalhealthcare. ThereisnodoubtalreadysomeeffectiveAIengagementin theindustry,andIthinkthatitwillonlygetbetterand provideconsistentsupportandresources
forindividuals.MINESispreparingtobepartofthat changebywatchingtheAIevolutioninourfieldand exploringhowwewouldwanttoapplyanAImodeland whatthatevolutionmightlooklike.
Wheredoyouenvisionyourselftobeinthelongrun, andwhatareyourfuturegoalsforyourcompany?
MINEShashadsignificantgrowthinthelasttwoyears. Thementalhealthandwell-beingspacehasofferedso manyopportunitiestoshakeuphowweprovideservices andtheservicemixes.MINESisexpandingitsservices.
Whatwouldbeyouradvicetobuddingentrepreneurs whoaspiretoventureintothedynamicbusinessarena?
TheadviceIwouldgivetoabuddingentrepreneurincludes twomainthings.Buildrelationships.Thisisthemost importantcomponentofbreakingintoandgrowingintoany industry.IthinktomyselfhowfortunateIamtobe surroundedbylike-mindedandsimilar-valued professionals.
It’simportanttonetworkwithprofessionalsinyour industryandprofessionalswhomayhaveasimilarroleina completelydifferentindustry Theperspectives,guidance, andsupportyougetfromsuchadiversegroupof
professionalsarebeneficial.Surroundyourselfwithpeople whoarefurtheralongthanyouandwhomaybebetterthan you.
TheotherpieceofadvicethatIwouldgiveisthatyouare neverdonegrowingandlearning.Ispentnineyearsin schoolposthighschooltogetmybachelors,master’s,and doctoratedegrees.Ihavehadmoreimpactfulanddeeper learningsincefinishingmyPh.D.Also,thereareconcepts andmodelsthatdidnotexistwhenIwenttograduate school.Partofthelearningjourneyisalsosurrounding yourselfwithpeoplewhoarefurtheralongtheir professionaljourneythanyou,beingaroundpeoplewho knowmorethanyou.
Wearenotfinishedproducts;wecanalwaysbebetterand knowmore,andit'simportanttobehumbleandkeep yourselfopentoalllearning,includingtheareasinwhich youfeelyouareanexpert.
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
- Helen Keller
TTheworldofbusinessisconstantlyevolving,andas such,soistheroleofbusinessleadership.Inthe past,thejobofabusinessleaderwasprimarily focusedonachievingfinancialsuccess,buttoday,therole ofabusinessleaderencompassesmuchmore.Thefutureof businessleadershipwillbemarkedbyafocuson innovation,collaboration,andsustainability
Oneofthebiggestchangesthatwecanexpectinthefuture ofbusinessleadershipisashiftinfocusfromfinancial successtoinnovation.Whilefinancialsuccesswillalways beimportant,theleadersoftomorrowwillneedtobeable tothinkoutsidetheboxandcomeupwithnewandcreative waystosolveproblems.Theywillneedtobeabletotake risks,failfast,andlearnfromtheirmistakes.Thisrequiresa willingnesstoexperiment,toembracenewtechnologies andbusinessmodels,andtobeopentonewideas.
Anotherimportanttrendthatwecanexpecttoseeinthe futureofbusinessleadershipisagreateremphasison collaboration.Intoday'sglobaleconomy,nobusinesscan succeedalone.Tobesuccessful,companiesneedtowork together,sharingresources,knowledge,andexpertise.The leadersoftomorrowwillneedtobeskilledatbuilding partnerships,fosteringcollaboration,andcreatingnetworks thatspandifferentindustriesandgeographies.
Finally,thefutureofbusinessleadershipwillbemarkedby agreaterfocusonsustainability Astheworldbecomes increasinglyinterconnected,theimpactofbusinessonthe environmentandsocietyisbecomingmoreandmore apparent.Theleadersoftomorrowwillneedtobeableto balancetheneedsoftheirbusinesseswiththeneedsofthe planetandsocietyasawhole.Thiswillrequireadeep understandingoftheenvironmental,social,andeconomic issuesthataffecttheworldtoday,aswellasacommitment tofindingsolutionsthatarebothprofitableandsustainable.
So,whatdoesallofthismeanforthefutureofbusiness leadership?Itmeansthattheleadersoftomorrowwillneed tobeinnovative,collaborative,andcommittedto sustainability.Theywillneedtobeabletothinkoutsidethe box,buildpartnerships,andbalancetheneedsoftheir businesseswiththeneedsoftheplanetandsocietyasa whole.Tosucceedinthischangingworld,theywillneedto beadaptable,resilient,andabletolearnfromtheir mistakes.
Whilefinancialsuccesswillalwaysbeimportant,the leadersoftomorrowwillneedtobeabletotakerisks,fail fast,andlearnfromtheirmistakes.Byembracingthese trends,businessleaderscancreateabrighterfuturefor themselves,theircompanies,andtheworldasawhole.
Influentialbusinessleadersaredecisive.Theyareableto maketoughdecisionsquicklyandeffectively.Theyareable toanalyzecomplexsituationsandmakedecisionsbasedon theirexperience,intuition,anddata.Theyarealsoableto communicatetheirdecisionsclearlyandeffectivelyto others.
Decisivenessincreasesproductivity.Bymakingquickand effectivedecisions,individualsandorganizationscansave timeandresources.Theycanavoidwastingtimeand energyonindecisionordelay Thisincreasedproductivity canleadtogreatersuccessandtheachievementofgoals.
Decisivenessimprovesproblem-solvingskills.By analyzinginformationandmakingdecisionsquicklyand effectively,individualsandorganizationscandeveloptheir problem-solvingskills.Theycanlearntoidentifytheroot causesofproblems,evaluateoptions,andtakeactionto resolveissues.
Decisivenessbuildsconfidence.Whenindividualsand organizationsmakedecisionsquicklyandconfidently,they demonstratetheircompetenceandexpertise.This confidencecaninspiretrustandrespectfromothers,leading togreateropportunitiesandsuccess.
Influentialbusinessleadersareresilient.Theyareableto bouncebackfromsetbacksandfailures.Theyareableto maintaintheirfocusandcommitmenttotheirvision,even inthefaceofadversity.Theyarealsoabletolearnfrom theirmistakesandusethemasopportunitiesforgrowthand improvement.
Influentialbusinessleadershavehighemotional intelligence.Theyareabletounderstandandmanagetheir ownemotionseffectively.Theyarealsoabletoempathize withothersandunderstandtheirperspective.Thisallows themtobuildstrongrelationshipswithemployees, customers,andotherstakeholders.
Influentialbusinessleadersarestrategicthinkers.Theyare abletoseethebigpictureanddevelopstrategiestoachieve theirvision.Theyareabletoanalyzetrends,anticipate challenges,anddevelopplanstoaddressthem.Theyare alsoabletoadjusttheirstrategiesasneededtorespondto changingcircumstances.
Inconclusion,thefutureofbusinessleadershipwillbe markedbyafocusoninnovation,collaboration,and sustainability.Theleadersoftomorrowwillneedtobeable tothinkoutsidethebox,buildpartnerships,andbalancethe needsoftheirbusinesseswiththeneedsoftheplanetand societyasawhole.
Whilefinancialsuccesswillalwaysbeimportant,the leadersoftomorrowwillneedtobeabletotakerisks,fail fast,andlearnfromtheirmistakes.Byembracingthese trends,businessleaderscancreateabrighterfuturefor themselves,theircompanies,andtheworldasawhole.
Often,peoplewillaskme,whatwasyourjourney
frompoliceofficertospeaker,adventure& breakthroughcoach,andTVproducer?There reallyisnoconciseanswer,yet,itisthroughthejourneyof lifeandentrepreneurship,throughallthechallengesand obstacles,thehighsandthelows,thatmakemethe inspirationalleaderthatIamtoday.
Asayoungchild,Iwastaughtbymyparentsthe importanceofgivingbackandmakingadifference. Ihave alwayshadthehearttoserveothers.WhileIwasapolice officer,oneofthemostdifficultpartsofmyjobwasto makedeathnotificationstolovedones.Wordsdon'tcome easy,andonemustremainstoic,notshowingmuch emotion.
Itisbyfaroneofthemostdifficultpartsofbeingapolice officer.Ilearnedearlyoninmylifethattomorrowisnot promised.Ithithomeevenharderformewhenmymom wasdiagnosedat57withearlyonsetAlzheimer's,andat59, shepassedawayfromthedisease.Thediseaseandher deathrobbedmymotherofherdreams,andIwas determinedtolivealifewithoutregretandnottakemy dreamstothegrave.
Aftermymompassed,andwithin30days,my grandmother,whohadastronginfluence,passedaway Iknewonceagainthattimewaitsfornoone,andmydesire tomakeanimpactinthisworldwaswhatItrulydesiredto do.
Today,Iinspirejoyinpeoplewhoaredo,do,doinsteadof justbeing,awaytotransformtheirstinkingthinkingintoa
morecourageouswayofbeing,sotheycangetoffthe hamsterwheel,livealifewithoutregret,andhavethe couragetobewhotheyaremeanttobe.Inmycoaching business,everythingiscustomizedspecificallyformy clients.Idonotuseacookiecutterapproach,andthe foundationofmybusinessisintegrity,candor,andfun!My clientshavesuccessbecauseIwalkthewalkandtalkthe talk.
Idon'taskthemtodoanythingImyselfamnotwillingto doorhavealreadydone.Idon'tbelieveinfluff.Iamdirect withanincrediblylovingheart.Mostimportantly,wehave fun.Iamcreative,innovative,andIcanseewhatothersare missingintheirlifebecauseoftheirperceptions,filtersand beliefs.HaveyoueverreallylookedatthewordBELIEF? Thereisawordwithinbelief,andthatwordisaLIE. Beliefsaretheliesthatwetellourselvesdailyabouthow wearenotgoodenough,notworthy,notvaluable,etc.
MyclientshaveoftensaidthatwhatIdoislifechanging. HereiswhatIknow Theyhavechangedtheirperspective onthingsbasedonthetoolsIhavegiventhem.Coachingis forsuccessfulpeoplewhowanttolevelup.It'snotdesigned tofixanyone.Thereisnothingwrongwithyou.Most peoplehavejustlosttheirway,andIshowthemagain what'spossible.It'swhyIsurroundmyselfwithsuccessful peopleandhavemultiplecoaches.
LifeandbusinessareabouttakingrisksandsayingYESto lifeopportunities.Doyouknowthattheaverage3yearold hearsthewordNOabout450,000timesinthatshortlife span?IsitanywonderthatwearesoquicktosayNOall thetime?
havetobecomecomfortabletoapointwithrisk. Playing itsafewillnotsupportyouincreatingthelifeyou desire.ThereisadistinctdifferencetosayingYEStowhat yougettodoinliferatherthanwhatyouhaveto.Isupport myclientsinthatdistinction.PeopleoftenleaveCorporate Americabecausetheyaresickandtiredofrunningonthe hamsterwheel,yettheywillrecreateabusinessfor themselfwheretheyhavenotime.Iamclearinmy messagethatthemostimportantbusinessweareinisthat ofourlife!
Changeisinevitable.Technologycontinuestoplayarolein business,andyet,itisthebuildingofrelationshipsand effectivecommunicationthatwillcontinuetobemost important.Rightnow,thebuzzisaboutAI.Ibelievethat therearesomegreatusesforthisnewesttechnology,yetit stillwillnotreplacetheunderlyingdesirethatallofushave forconnection.Ibelievethatsincethepandemic,we discoveredthathumansdonotdowellalone.Weareinthis worldtogether,anditistheconnectionovercontentthatI inspiremyaudiencestorememberthatismostimportant.
AsIcontinuetomoveforwardinmybusiness,mygoals includehavingintimateretreatswhereindividualscanfocus onwhotheyare,thegiftstheybringtothisworld,andwhat mattersmost.Iaspiretobeonworldstagessharingmy message.Weallhaveamessageandastorytoshare.Iwill continuetogivepeopleaplatformthroughmypodcast,Get S#*tDone,andthroughmytelevisionshow,StopWaiting StartLiving,whichcanbefoundonstreamingplatforms likeRoku,Apple,andAmazonFire,tosharetheirstoriesof resilience,persistence,andsayingYEStolife.
Wanttoknowmoreaboutwhat'spossibleforyouandyour life?Findoutmoreandconnectwithmeat, https://www.juliejones.biz/.Iamexcitedtomeetyou!
TTechnologicaldisruptionisaninevitablepartofthe modernbusinesslandscape,andithasthepotential toradicallytransformentireindustries.Inthis context,theroleofinspirationalbusinessleadersismore importantthanever.Theseleadersmustnavigatethe challengesposedbytechnologicaldisruptionanduseitas anopportunitytodriveinnovationandgrowth.
Firstandforemost,inspirationalbusinessleadersmustbe abletoadapttochange.Theymustbeflexibleandagile, abletopivotquicklyinresponsetonewtechnologiesand marketconditions.Thisrequiresawillingnesstotakerisks, toexperimentwithnewideas,andtoembraceuncertainty. Inspirationalbusinessleadersmustbewillingtochallenge thestatusquoandtodisrupttheirownbusinessesinorder tostayaheadofthecurve.
Atthesametime,inspirationalbusinessleadersmustbe abletoinspireandmotivatetheirteams.Theymustbeable toarticulateaclearvisionforthefutureandto communicatethatvisioninawaythatresonateswiththeir employees.Thisrequiresstrongcommunicationskills, empathy,andtheabilitytobuildtrustandrapportwith others.Inspirationalbusinessleadersmustbeabletocreate asenseofpurposeandmeaningfortheirteams,sothatthey feelinvestedinthesuccessofthebusiness.
Anotherkeyroleofinspirationalbusinessleadersin navigatingtechnologicaldisruptionistofosteracultureof innovationwithintheirorganizations.Theymustbeableto createanenvironmentinwhichemployeesfeelempowered totakerisks,toexperimentwithnewideas,andto challengethestatusquo.Thisrequiresawillingnessto listentofeedback,toembracefailure,andtoreward creativityandinitiative.Inspirationalbusinessleadersmust beabletocreateasenseofurgencyaroundinnovationso thattheirorganizationsareconstantlypushingthe boundariesofwhatispossible.
Finally,inspirationalbusinessleadersmustbeabletostay aheadofthecurvewhenitcomestotechnological disruption.Theymustbeabletoanticipatenew technologiesandtrendsandtopositiontheirorganizations totakeadvantageofthem.Thisrequiresadeep understandingofthetechnologicallandscape,aswellasthe abilitytoidentifyemergingopportunitiesandthreats.
Inspirationalbusinessleadersmustbeabletobalanceshorttermandlong-termprioritiesandmakestrategicdecisions thatwilldrivegrowthandinnovationoverthelongterm. Technologyandleadershiparetwointertwinedconcepts thatareincreasinglyshapingthemodernbusiness landscape.
Today'sleadersneedtobetech-savvyandabletoleverage technologytodriveinnovation,growth,andcompetitive advantage.Atthesametime,theymustbeabletonavigate thecomplexsocial,ethical,andeconomicissuesthatarise withtechnologicaladvancement.
Oneofthekeywaysinwhichtechnologyisshaping leadershipisbyenablingnewformsofcollaborationand communication.Withtheriseofdigitalplatformsandtools, leaderscannowconnectwithemployees,customers,and partnersinreal-time,fromanywhereintheworld.This requiresanewsetofskills,suchastheabilitytobuild relationshipsonline,tocommunicateeffectivelythrough digitalchannels,andtomanageremoteteams.
Technologyisalsoenablingnewformsofinnovationand disruption.Leaderswhoareabletoleveragetechnologyto createnewbusinessmodels,products,andservicescangain asignificantcompetitiveadvantage.Thisrequiresa willingnesstoexperimentwithnewtechnologies,totake
risks,andtobeopentonewideas.Leadersmustalsobe abletobalancetheneedforinnovationwiththeneedfor stabilityandreliability,ensuringthatnewtechnologiesare implementedinawaythatissustainableandeffective.
Anotherwayinwhichtechnologyisshapingleadershipis bypresentingnewethicalandsocialchallenges.For example,theriseofartificialintelligence(AI)and automationhasraisedconcernsaboutjobdisplacementand inequality.Leadersmustbeabletonavigatethesecomplex issues,balancingthepotentialbenefitsoftechnologywith itspotentialdrawbacks.Thisrequiresadeepunderstanding ofthesocialandeconomicimpactsoftechnology,aswell asacommitmenttoethicalandresponsibleleadership.
Finally,technologyischangingthewaythatleaderslearn anddeveloptheirskills.Onlinelearningplatforms,social media,andotherdigitaltoolshavemadeiteasierthanever forleaderstoaccesstraininganddevelopment opportunities.Thisrequiresawillingnesstoembracenew formsoflearning,tobeopentofeedbackandcriticism,and tocontinuouslyimproveone'sskillsandknowledge.
Inconclusion,theroleofinspirationalbusinessleadersin navigatingtechnologicaldisruptioniscritical.Theseleaders mustbeabletoadapttochange,inspireandmotivatetheir teams,fosteracultureofinnovation,andstayaheadofthe curvewhenitcomestoemergingtechnologiesandtrends. Byembracingthesechallenges,inspirationalbusiness leaderscancreateamoreresilientandadaptablebusiness culturethatisbetterequippedtothriveinthefaceof disruption.
Wefrequentlybelievethatgreatleadership abilitiesaresimplyinnateinpeople.Ofcourse, thatisamyth;thetrulymotivatingleadersare thosewhoareconstantlypursuingpersonalgrowthand improvement.Itinvolvestheknowledgethatleadershipisa never-endinglearningprocessandthatthejourney,notthe endpoint,iswhatmatters.
Goodmotivatingleadersunderstandhowtoinspireothers. Theyareenthusiasticaboutwhattheyaredoing,havea positiveoutlook,andareawarethattheyareinvestingtheir timeinsomethingthatistrulyworthwhile.Witha significantskillsetandleadershipattributes,Shirley Palmerexcelsasaninspiringbusinessleader Withover25 yearsofexperienceacrossdiverseglobalsectors,Shirleyis anaccomplishedentrepreneur,advisorandvisionary
Throughherconsultancywork,shehasbeenhelping thousandsofstart-ups,SMEsandentrepreneursworldwide achievetheirgoals.Shirley’sinfectiousenergyandability toinspireothershavegarneredheraloyalfollowing,with recognitionincludingawardsforMostAmbitiousBusiness SupportCEOandFemaleCEOoftheYear
In an interview with Insights Success, Shirley shares valuable facts that highlight her professional tenure and journey so far in the niche.
Below are the excerpts from the interview:
Brieflydescribeyourprofessionaljourneyupuntilnow.
At21,IleftNorthernIrelandforLondon,whereIfoundmy callinginprivateequity.Idevelopedawealthofbusiness acumenandcommunicationskillswhilstbeingakey contactforinvestorsinmyroleasCFO. Afteralife-affirmingtriptoAfrica,Itookaleapoffaith,
foundingShirleyPalmerInternational(shirleypalmer.com); Ibecameapublishedauthor,radioshowhost,andcharity founder.SettlinginCaliforniaforafewyears,Igained insightintoconsciousleadership,mindfulness,mindset,and aholisticapproachtobusiness.
Followingmyheartandsoul,IreturnedtoNorthernIreland inlate2019,andamidstthechaosofthepandemic,I foundedmysecondbusiness,TheSimpleSeries (thesimpleseries.com),offeringspecializedbusiness consultancyandprogramstoentrepreneursseekingto elevatetheirbusiness.
Weprovideaffordablesupportandexpertisetoempower entrepreneurstofocusontheircorecompetenciesand achievetheirgoalswithamoreholisticapproach.
Whatchallengesdidyoufacealongtheway?
AsaCEOoftwostart-ups,I'velearnedthevalueofa resilientmindset,embracingchallenges,andmakinga positiveimpact.Self-belief,emotionalintelligence, relationships,intuition,andconflictresolutionarekeyto success.Trustingyourgutandstayingfocusedonyour grandvisiondespiteothers'opinionsisessential.
Asamentor,consultant,andspeaker,Iempowerothersto fulfiltheirpotential.Awarmandsupportiveapproach fosterscreativity,innovation,andcollaboration.Emotional intelligenceisoftenunderestimated,butbeingmoreselfawareandconsciousofouractionshelpsusdevelopbetter relationships.
Whatsignificantimpactdidyoubringtoyourindustry?
I'maboardmemberfortheNorthernIrelandChapterof BITA(agrowinginternationalnetwork),previouslywasan
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provide affordable support and expertise to empower entrepreneurs to focus on their core competencies and achieve their goals with a more holistic approach.
ambassadorforGENUKandfoundedaUKhealthcharity. Myapproachistoinspireamindsetofboundless possibility,cultivatingamentalityofresilience, resourcefulness,andsuccess.
Ibringaformidablearrayofskillstothetable,guiding teamstowardssuccesswithmyvisionarymindset,valuesdrivenleadership,andpassionforsustainabledevelopment.
TellusaboutSimpleSeriesanditsfoundationpillar.
In2020,amidstthepandemicchaos,Ifearlesslylaunched TheSimpleSeries.comtohelpentrepreneursachievetheir desiredgrowthpotential.Ourbespokebusinessprograms, expertconsultancy,andaffordablemembershipclub provideentrepreneurswithessentialsupporttonavigatethe ever-changingbusinesslandscape.
Weprioritizehumanconnections,leadership,emotional intelligence,anddiversity.Ourcorevaluesofsimplicity, teamwork,andexcellenceguideusinourdailyoperations, andwebelievethatexcellencedrivessuccess.Withafocus onindividualdevelopmentandacultureofsimplicity, respect,andinclusivity,wehelpbusinessesthriveand achieveextraordinaryresults.
HowdoesSimpleSeriespromoteworkforceflexibility, andwhatisyourroleinit?
AsaCEO,promotingworkforceflexibilityiscrucialin today'schangingtimes.Thisinvolvesassessingteam members'needsandcreatingaculturethatprioritizes flexibilitywithoptionsforremotework,flexiblehours,and jobsharing.Beingopentofeedbackandwillingtoadapt policiesisalsoimportant.
Leadingbyexampleanddemonstratingtheimportanceof work-lifebalanceandflexibilityhelpsteammembersfeel valued,boostingmorale,engagement,andproductivity
Overall,promotingworkforceflexibilityisessentialforthe successandsustainabilityoforganizations,anditisthe CEO'sresponsibilitytoencourageit.
Whatisyourtakeontechnology'simportance,andhow areyouleveragingit?
AtTheSimpleSeries,weunderstandthattechnologyis essentialformodernbusinesses.WeuseAI,machine learning,andotherautomationtoolstoautomaterepetitive tasksandenhanceefficiency.
Ourcommunicationandcollaborationtoolsallowremote teamstoworktogetherseamlessly.
Additionally,weusetechnologytogatherdatathatinforms ourbusinessdecisions,improvescustomerexperiences,and streamlinesoperations.Weprioritizeusingtechnologyto enhancethehumantouchinbusinessandbenefitbothour businessandcustomers.
Whatwillbethenextsignificantchangeinyour industry,andhowareyoupreparingforit?
AIwillrevolutionizebusinessprocessesinthenextdecade, automatingtasks,analyzingdata,andinformingdecisions. Sustainabilityandsocialresponsibilitywillbecriticalfor successasconsumersdemandeco-friendlyandethical practices.Entrepreneursmuststaycurrentonemergingtech andindustrytrendswhileprioritizingsustainabilityand community-building.
AsCEOofTheSimpleSeries,mytopbusinessgoalsfor thecomingyearare:scalingthebusiness,strengthening customerrelationships,embracingtechnology,givingback tothecommunity,promotingsustainability,fostering innovation,anddevelopingtalent.Thesekeyareaswillhelp usexpandourreach,maintainexceptionalservice,keepup withtechnologicaladvancements,anddemonstrateour commitmenttosocialresponsibility.Byprioritizingthese goals,wewillcontinuetogrowandevolveasabusiness whilestayingtruetoourvaluesofsimplicity,teamwork, andexcellence.
Whatadvicewouldyouliketogivethenextgeneration ofaspiringbusinessleaders?
Tosucceedinbusiness,cultivateagrowthmindset, embracefailure,practiceconsciousleadership,develop emotionalintelligence,andleadwithkindnessandintegrity. Beawareofyourimpactonothersandinspireyourteam.
Communicateeffectivelyandcreateapositivework environmentwhereeveryonecanthrive.Lifeisfullofups anddowns,successesandfailures.Challengesmakeus stronger.Cherisheverymomentandopportunity,pursue passions,cultivaterelationships,andbekind.Embrace challenges,discoverpurpose,andmakeapositiveimpact forafulfillinglife.
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