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Top Posts and Podcast Episode
Top Post
How to Build Charisma that Inspires and Motivates by Oliver Aust
We can all use a little more charisma…am I right? This is an excellent post by communications expert Oliver Aust that is worth the click to read the entire thing. It’s also a nice image to print out and tape to your desk!
Podcast Episode
“The Productivity Show: Episode 533 – The Secret to Long-Term Productivity”
This episode explores how preventative maintenance through small, consistent habits can protect your energy, focus, and productivity over the long haul—a must-listen for leaders looking to sustain their impact without burning out.
Must-Read Article
Zombie Leadership: Dead Ideas That Still Walk Among Us
Leadership research has made strides, but outdated and debunked ideas—termed “zombie leadership”—continue to persist. These ideas thrive not on evidence but because they appeal to powerful elites, media narratives, and widespread anxieties. This article identifies eight “zombie axioms” that hold back progress, calling on leaders to challenge these entrenched notions and embrace evidence-based practices for meaningful change.
Recommended Book of the Week
“The 5 am Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life” by Robin Sharma I’m a morning person, and it really is a game-changer. For over four decades, Robin Sharma has crossed the globe, helping people lead lives that inspire the world. Now, in The 5 AM Club, he shares his original insights and the battle-tested tools he has developed by working with the most successful people on the planet. Based on the key insight that winning starts at the beginning of the day, Sharma shows how you can reduce stress, improve focus, unleash uncommon creativity, achieve exponential productivity, and restore balance.
From the Archives
The Top 6 Productivity [Hints] to Drive Your Success by Cynthia Corsetti
Packed with actionable strategies, this blog post provides practical tips for enhancing productivity by fortifying your technology, health, and relationships. A perfect resource to set yourself up for success as the new year approaches.
Closing Thoughts
The holiday season can bring joy, but it also has a way of throwing us off track from our goals. Amid the hustle and bustle, remember to prioritize the habits and systems that keep you productive and grounded. Whether it’s revisiting your priorities, reinforcing routines, or delegating tasks, small efforts now can set you up for a successful transition into the new year.
Thank you for joining us on the journey of continuous leadership improvement. We hope these insights inspire you to lead with clarity, authenticity, responsibility, and engagement! Stay tuned for next week’s edition, packed with more valuable content to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of leadership.
