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Time to Draw Your Own Map?

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Time to Draw Your Own Map?

“You have a brilliance in you, your contribution is valuable, and the art you create is precious. Only you can do it, and you must. I’m hoping you’ll stand up and choose to make a difference."
- Seth Godin, Linchpin

In his book Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?, Godin talks about when he was a kid and his love of the comic book series, The Justice League of America. He explained that, with the exception of Batman and Superman, the other members needed to explain their superpowers in the beginning of each story when a stranger was introduced.

Godin goes on to say that "...the best future available to us is a future where you contribute as your true self and your best work."

So, maybe it’s your time.

Your time to draw your own map. A map that may still include fear and doubt, but one that knows how to use those emotions as superpowers and not kryptonite.

Some of us have been trained to be safe. Not to take...

You've Been Called... Are You Ready? (Story of the Bricklayers)

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You've Been Called... Are You Ready?

“It’s time to stop complying with the system and draw your own map. You have brilliance in you, your contribution is essential, and the art you create is precious. Only you can do it, and you must."
- Seth Godin, Linchpin

Ready to dig deep and draw your map, together?

This is a private invitation for you to join my last (free) Virtual MasterClass of the year.

"Re-motivate, Recharge, Recommit: 3 Proven Mindset Strategies for Leaders to Finish 2020 Strong and Feel Energized for 2021" www.sherylkline.com/12-10-20-virtual-workshop-registration

Thursday, December 10, 2020
11:00 a.m. PST

Seating limited to 30. No recording. Registration required.

If you feel like you've been called for more or called to shift, join me on Thursday.

Grab one of the final seats: www.sherylkline.com/12-10-20-virtual-workshop-registration

In solidarity and with total confidence in you,

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Podcast Episode #69: "Becoming an International Fearless Female Leader" - an Interview with Ayuna Nechaeva

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Becoming an International Fearless Female Leader

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the fabulous Ayuna Nechaeva (Head of Europe, Primary Markets, London Stock Exchange Group), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:

Embrace being different
Lean into your strengths
It's ok to feel fear, but go for what you need to anyway
There's power in numbers. Seek out the support you need
Don't be afraid to make a well thought out big ask
No ask=0% chance of a yes:)

To be notified for future interviews be sure to connect with me here on LinkedIn AND to learn more about how to build the mindset and influence for real change, join our community at www.SherylKline.com. #limitlessleader #womenwholead #bHERd #sherylkline #fearlessfemale #lseg

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... or watch a video recording of this LinkedIn LIVE "Limitless Leader" interview.

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Podcast Episode #68: "How to Have a Fearless Voice at the Table" - an Interview with Kathryn Sweeney

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How to Have a Fearless Voice at the Table

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the remarkable Kathryn Sweeney (Head of Institutional, Americas and Senior Managing Director, State Street Global Advisors), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:

Be courageous and make big asks for well-thought out things that are important to you
Keep your kids in the loop for big decisions, so they understand the importance
If you want to achieve the next level of success, skill up. Old skills will not get you new results
Be the one who brings others with you on your journey to success
In regards to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), there is a great power in grass roots efforts. Just start!

Podcast Episode #67: "How to Make Shift Happen" - an Interview with Anthony Trucks

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How to Make Shift Happen

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the amazing Anthony Trucks (coach, speaker, author, former NFL player and CEO of Identity Shift), here are a few of the wisdom gems he shared:

You’re here for a reason bigger than what you actually realize
Make a real difference and really be heard and have impact
A special mindset is required that has courage (not just to make the shift) but to be resilient and to keep going when other people might quit
If that experience you have inside does not match your outside, it’s time to make an identity shift
The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement
It’s a matter of looking at your identity as a way to upgrade how you operate

Top 4 Ways NOT to Bomb in the Boardroom

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Top 4 Ways NOT to Bomb in the Boardroom

Have you ever had a meeting, presentation or any important interaction go sideways? Most of us have. Along with being a missed opportunity to gain the influence, recognition or respect we want and deserve, what stings the most is usually our disappointment in ourselves. Let’s make sure it never happens again.

Here are the top 4 ways that amazing leaders and emerging leaders make mistakes AND how to convert the bomb to being a boss in the boardroom (or in any other crucial interaction):

1.) Lack of Preparation

Since you and your colleagues are likely Zoomed out, this is more important now more than ever. Plan key points/asks/needs/outcomes. Think through how you want the interaction to turn out, and how you want to feel once it’s over. Make it as vivid and visceral as possible, then visualize it until you believe it’s possible.

2.) Lack of Empathy

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Podcast Episode #65: "Skilling Up During Disruption" - an Interview with Heather Bailey

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Skilling Up During Disruption

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the fabulous Heather Bailey, AIF (Vice President, Senior Retirement Director at State Street Global Advisors), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:

We just said to ourselves “we’ve got to do better”
I love 401k plans because they help every American achieve that dream of retiring
If you’re not skilling-up right now, you’re going to be left behind
www.ssga.com/skillingup is a 4-part series. We focus on clarity, confidence, influence and impact
Digging deep is helping people be resilient
This is going to be the time period to do something big
Think differently, do differently, speak up and listen to what’s in our heart
Listen to when we’re being called for more and really being very strategic and not reactive

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Podcast Episode #64: "Women Thriving in International Business and Building Strategic Alliances" - an Interview with Heather Brewer

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Women Thriving in International Business and Building Strategic Alliances

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the remarkable Heather Brewer (Client Director, New Business Development at Bridge Partners), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:

Be open to new experiences, be flexible, be brave enough to try it
Go after learning and experiences over titles and $$$
You do not have to follow the rules or what others want for you
Taking an extended pause can be powerful and enlightening
Don't be afraid to take a role that scares you
Spend consistent time building, nourishing and rekindling relationships

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Podcast Episode #63: Bringing New Products and Services to Market During Disruptive Times" - an Interview with Karyn Scott

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Bringing New Products and Services to Market During Disruptive Times

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the amazing Karyn Scott (CMO at Kloudspot), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:

Creativity, innovative ability and progress require us to risk failure
Shout out to Lynn Vojvodich for instilling the importance of embracing failure
Must work harder now to be visible and to be heard
Kloudspot Quickstart was born from a strategic, swift and a fearless commitment to serve customers in a new way
Be bold and be courageous to make hard pivots BEFORE a customer realizes they need your product or service
Face your fears and deal with them
No regrets

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Podcast Episode #62: "Building and Nurturing Virtual Global Teams" - an Interview with Jill Ralph

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Building and Nurturing Virtual Global Teams

In case you missed my LIVE interview with the incredible Jill Ralph (Head of Global Membership at Motley Fool), here are a few of the wisdom gems she shared:

Know thyself and who you're interacting with
Leap and the net will appear
Magical spots are where personal passion and professional paths intersect
Invest more upfront with recruiting AND onboarding
Have agendas for meetings and do NOT waste other people's time. Cancel meetings if not vital.
Take 5-10 minutes at the end of meetings to wrap up, open for questions
Check out the Culture Map by Erin Meyer
Have faith in yourself, AND bring others with you, especially women and minorities

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