Jodi Flynn, CEO of Women Taking the Lead, discusses leadership mindset shifts and the challenges of transitioning to a leadership role. They explore the concept of busyness and identify saboteurs that contribute to the feeling of busyness. The importance of aligning goals and values when making decisions is also emphasized.
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Individual Contributor Habits Can Sabotage Leaders
Skills that made you a great individual contributor can hurt you as a leader if you keep using them unchanged.
Jodi Flynn says mindset shifts are crucial to move from doing to leading effectively.
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Saboteurs Drive Persistent Busyness
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Use Pauses To Stop Saboteur Hijacks
Slow down and build interruption breaks to intercept saboteurs before they hijack your day.
Jodi Flynn recommends getting back in your body to regain calm and better decision-making.
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If you've recently stepped into a leadership position—or want to be ready for the next opportunity—this conversation with Jodi Flynn is a must-listen. Jodi is the CEO and founder of Women Taking the Lead, where she helps organizations and individuals close the gender parity gap by developing more women into senior leadership roles.
In this episode, Jodi and I dive into the critical mindset shifts that need to happen when you move from being a doer to being a leader. We explore:
Why high achievers often struggle with the transition to leadership
How to redefine "busy" and protect your focus (even when you're managing a team)
The hidden saboteurs that may be driving your overwhelm
Why saying "yes" to everything actually makes you look less ready for leadership
How to lead your team effectively without micromanaging or holding them back
What strong leadership really looks like when it comes to protecting your time
How to manage the balance between being approachable and getting your own work done
We also talk about the role of women as "emotional caretakers" in organizations, and how to set respectful boundaries while still showing up for your team.
If you're a manager, a newly promoted executive, or simply want to feel more confident leading your team, this episode will give you practical tools and mindset shifts to get there. Jodi's mix of mindset coaching and leadership development blends beautifully with the time management strategies I teach, and I'm so excited for you to hear from her.
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