Lead With Moxie

Teri Whittington and Heather Legge of Envision Success Inc share ideas, experiences, and inspiration for integrating DISC along with other assessments, programs, and initiatives in business.This episode continues our conversation about the broad applications and priceless awareness that DISC assessments offer for individuals, teams, and departments across various parts of organizations.Far from being the latest dud idea, or "flavor of the month." that senior leadership announced for improving business, DISC gives us each the gift of awareness -- of our own individual nature as well as of other people around us. It is truly a model for human behavior and a POWERFUL tool for improving relationships, conversations, and increases everyone's chances for success (professionally and personally).  The individual assessments and team reports show us our own unique combination of communication or leadership style, and how other people or departments see us.  This brings awareness of how we are showing up in the world a

You know the popular DISC "personality assessment" but did you realize that it's NOT what most people think.  It is truly a model for human behavior and a POWERFUL tool for improving relationships, conversations, and increases everyone's chances for success (professionally and personally).The model shows us our own unique combination of communication or leadership style, and how other people see us.  This brings awareness of how we are showing up in the world and how we related to others.  In addition, it provides a way to understand other people and suggestions for adjusting our language so that others understand us better. Priceless!The simplest way to understand a person's primary communication style is to ask 2 questions:Are they more Active or Reserved?Are they more People-Oriented or Task-Oriented?The answers will indicate one of 4 primary styles (Note that there is no style that is better or worse than others, they are not an indicator of success, and everyone is capable of flexing out of their own com

Krist Krayneski and Heather Legge of Envision Success Inc discuss the far-reaching leadership superpower of clarity, whether used in conversation, goal-setting, strategic planning, etc...We love the quote "Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind." which we discovered via Brene Brown (Dare to Lead) and have found this adage applies to every interaction and every relationship you have. It's worth the pursuit to enhance your leadership powers by driving to clarity in your 1:1 discussions, meetings, projects, and at all levels throughout your organization and business partnerships!How will you drive to more clarity in your next email, conversation, announcement, or invitation?Referenced in this episode.

Kristi Krayneski and Heather Legge of Envision Success Inc talk through one of their favorite goal achieving frameworks, step-by-step. If you resist setting goals or following through on them, for yourself or for the people on your teams, this episode is for you!We dive into the power behind one of the most popular tried and true 5-part goal-setting exercises. Grab something to write with and think of a goal that is meaningful to you, and enjoy the listen!Referenced in this episode.

Heather Legge and Kristi Krayneski explore ways to apply an "Outcome vs Impact Mindset" for leaders. Whether we're talking about personal leadership and intentionally making a statement with our life, or leading in business -from applying this mindset to our workload, meetings, projects, or the company vision- in all these cases leaders can grow exponentially by asking questions such as:What impact do you want to make? What impact could you be making?How could you define "impactful" work for yourself, your team, or company?Are you focused on the most impactful work each day?Regarding the work that is less/not impactful, what could I let go of?As you prioritize your work for the week, look for opportunities to shift more time and energy to impactful work. This naturally makes letting go of busy work or unnecessary tasks easier. Also, try introducing this concept into conversations or meetings over the next few weeks and see where it leads.Referenced in this episode.

What do you do when you have someone on your team who doesn't seem to be working out?Kristi Krayneski and Heather Legge of Envision Success Inc discuss a common situation of having someone "on the bus" who isn't the right fit. This is one of the hardest leadership challenges because a person's value as a human being is separate from their contribution to the team, but until you acknowledge that as a leader feelings such as "but they are a good person" can get in the way of seeing the bigger picture and taking appropriate action. Not wanting to be too hard on them (or waiting for things to magically get better on their own over time) can prevent seeing that there is a possibility they will thrive in another role, on another team, or otherwise find a better match. It's also critical to realize that if you have a person who is a mismatch, it can negatively impact other team members and even destroy the culture that you've been working hard to create. Effective leaders know how to evaluate if they have a "wrong f

Kristi Krayneski and Heather Legge of EnvisionSuccessInc.com share some considerations and tips regarding impactful conversations. Many people procrastinate having "difficult conversations," but there is no reason to avoid improving your relationships, work environment, and team culture through positive, impactful conversations. Prepare and boost your confidence (and results!) by identifying the purpose and intention beforehand, as well as adjusting your own natural communication style to suit the other person, listen actively to ensure they feel heard, and prevent your stress and worry by avoiding making assumptions about how someone else will react during an impactful conversation. Don't wait - go for it! Referenced in this episode

Kristi Krayneski and Heather Legge of Envision Success Inc share some of their favorite ways to boost motivation and build momentum, because - let's face it - everyone feels challenged to keep going and stay positively motivated, at least once in awhile. They explore answers to questions such as: Do you have a favorite morning routine? What times of the day do you have the most energy, or feel the most motivated? Which types of meetings or conversations should you schedule in the afternoon vs morning? Do to-do lists help or hurt your motivation? How often do you justify self-care and/or gratitude? And more!Referenced in this episode

Heather Legge and Kristi Krayneski explore why delegation fails, whose fault it is when delegation doesn't go well, how to avoid squishy words and remember that "Direct is kind' (Brene Brown), and related nuances of one of the greatest skills leaders need to master in order to be professionally effective, experience career growth, and achieve work-life harmony. Referenced in this episode

Kristi Krayneski and Heather Legge of Envision Success Inc discuss which perspectives on delegation make it harder or easier for leaders, why learning to delegate well is an amplifier of leadership challenges or a propellant to leadership opportunities, how not to "dump" work on others, and a few other tidbits for leaders - whether they have a large team or no one to delegate to currently.

Are you busy or are you productive? Kristi Krayneski and Heather Legge of Envision Success Inc discuss some aspects of productivity - tips and thoughts on topics including time blocking, mobile phones, dealing with email first thing in the morning, efficiency vs effectiveness, recharging one's batteries to deal with obligations and a fast pace, shifting mindsets, and the fact that much of productivity is a choice and we can all be intentional where it counts.

Kristi and Heather talk about the pros and cons of feeling like you need to be accessible to employees 24/7, and some options for creating productive and healthy boundaries which also help employees grow. Many points are addressed, including the following:How often to do 1:1 meetings with your employeesShould you handle one-off questions and problems as they pop up, or give employees the authority to schedule a meeting with you?How many hours a day and how many days per week should you be accessible to employees?Open Door Policy versus Office HoursHow to get employees on board with new boundariesWhat to do about the different ways employees want to communicate with you

The powerhouse behind Jessie On A Journey is busting myths about making money online, traveling the way you want, and living a balanced life. Join us as she shares her story and all about Travel Blog Prosperity. Jessica Festa started blogging to fuel her lifestyle after being “bit by the travel bug.” Despite many early challenges, she figured out how to monetize a travel blog and has been teaching others how to succeed ever since. Jessie shares her story of going against societal norms and not listening to her family and friends who were worried about her financial security and personal safety while traveling solo. Since then she has built up an amazing community, learned to create a more balanced life – including business, travel, and relationships. She also enjoys helping others learn how to make money through the many opportunities that blogging can provide, which is how her membership site Travel Blog Prosperity started. We talk about the nature of sales in business, the power of funnels for making

Join me for unique and inspiring takeaways from this fun chat with woman business owner Kay Fabella! Some of my favorites: overcoming extra barriers and challenges building a business abroad, myths of the "perfect digital nomad lifestyle," how sometimes a pivot is your best business strategy, why you need to focus less on your pitch and more on your story because YOUR story is something your competitor will never have, and how we female entrepreneurs need to get out of our own damn way so we can change the world!Kay tells us some of her own stories about becoming an "expat-preneur," how she was surprised when she became an expert in her adopted country, why she's sometimes wary of the mute button, and continuing her parents' legacy in unexpected ways.When we're not laughing she also shares some priceless motivation including:*The power of building a business that's aligned with you and your story *Connecting more deeply, more quickly with your audience *How not to shy away from opportunities to grow! *About r

Join me for a chat with Escape the 9-5 owner Lynsay Anne Gould and gain some great tips for those thinking of starting a business, how to handle it when you have a side gig and are tired of the corporate job, and tons of motivating tips and insights helpful to ANY business owner.  We cover these and more:The frank truth that starting and running a business is not ALL so easy like myth of get-rich-quick shortcuts, and a surprising technique to find your own best path to success as an ownerHow to respond to stress and fear in your body when you are making business decisions, especially when you’re stuckWhat to do when it's hard to know what to do next!  Especially to cut through procrastination...  (Hint: it was inspired by "Clarity comes from engagement, not thought." from Marie Forleo)How to navigate through the difficulties of being "trapped" by your current paycheck and perks when you really want to leave and get your new business going!For those who just started a business, or want to be starting one: DEFI

You know there is real value in being fully focused on one thing, and then...switching 100% to the next thing.  However most of us are addicted to being distracted by the many things going on around us, and from our own mind by the lingering thoughts on whatever we just experienced. When your focus is split, quality suffers.  It takes more time and energy to be engaged and perform-- and it wears you out faster.  Here I present a very simple, powerful, and speedy 2-step process for how to leave one thing behind when complete and pick up the next with all your available capabilities. You can also have your team use this technique to enhance work performance.  ;-)Ready, set---let's go!

In this episode, I interview fellow business owner and friend, Angela Lee of SHOLDIT about what it takes to grow a successful business from scratch.  We dish on overcoming some real challenges that start-ups face, and Angela shares priceless advice from her experiences surviving the early danger zones in a new business.  She shares some of her personal best practices and lessons learned: including growing a team with the right people, the importance of delegation, when to take a break (and what she does to stay sane and healthy in the midst of busy days), why not to keep your business as a side gig, the power of quality contacts, and how to grow with intention and strategy while still being open to adjusting your “recipe.” I’m sure you will appreciate her fun and savvy approach to business as much as I do!Angela Lee is the founder of SHOLDIT; the number one go-to brand for solution-based accessories.  Learn more and order yours now!  Check out the lines she mentioned at SHOLDIT.com: Infinity Scarf, Nursing Sc

Interview with Shana Blythe, owner of Another One Bites The Dust!  Shana and I dish about how she stays so organized, disciplined, and positive despite being a busy parent growing her business.  She touches on prioritizing, scheduling, guiding clients through your business, clarity on what you want, developing discipline to get you there, making time for personal development, and having fun every day.Find Shana on her business Facebook page here

Why do so many leaders ignore gossip when everyone knows it causes problems?  If you have some employees engaging in gossiping (or similar) behavior, and know you need to deal with it, you'll appreciate the discussion of what one of my business owner clients did to get rid of the gossip drama on her team.

Heather Legge discusses various approaches that many people use to process through "failure," however you define it.  She also offers 11 specific actions you can take as needed when you find yourself missing the target. Failure sucks, but this episode will help you get back on track and creating your next big success, faster!Referenced in this episode:  The SUCCESSin90 Quest is a goal-achieving course set inside a game app to keep you accountable and engaged to achieve your most meaningful goal in 90 days.  Try a week FREE.See also the How to Deal With Failure blog post and videomore on Heather