You can tell a lot about a person’s leadership style from how often they use “I” vs. “we.” This is true when recounting history . . . describing a past project or piece of work. And, it’s true when leading a team in a specific direction . . . “I want you to . . .” vs. “We should . . .”

“We” is inclusive AND it sets the tone that everyone (including you as a leader) is on the same team. It helps your team make decisions from a place of values and best practices, rather than because their boss told them to. And, it has myriad other benefits.

Tune in to today’s episode of Joyful Leader to hear more about I vs. We.

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Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored Photograph by Vivian Johnson Design by Deena Rutter This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

If you’re a theater kid at heart like me, you know the first rule of improvisational theater: go with the YES (AKA, “yes, and”). On today’s podcast, we’re talking all about YES energy in our work — how our workdays and work relationships are very much like improv, and how applying this rule to our work helps build trust and enable great work to get done. Even if the idea of improv makes you roll your eyes and/or clutch your stomach, you’re safe — every leader will find something of value in this concept. Tune in!

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Hungry for more of the things we talk about on this podcast? Visit mimigordon.com to find articles, classes, and other resources. Or to schedule a free 60-minute consultation to talk about working with me as your coach. You can also find me on Instagram @mimigordoncoaching.

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Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored Photograph by Vivian Johnson Design by Deena Rutter This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Today on Joyful Leader, we’re talking about a truism you’ve likely heard: people rise and fall to your expectations of them. If you lead, you know. A HUGE part of how you set people up for success is by first intentionally aligning your expectations. And you’ve probably seen this play out in real time — people feel it when you believe in them. And when you don’t. In this episode, we’re going to break this idea down a bit, and talk about areas of our work where this is unexpectedly at play. And how you can elevate expectations to elevate the work being done on your team and in your company.

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Hungry for more of the things we talk about on this podcast? Visit mimigordon.com to find articles, classes, and other resources. Or to schedule a free 60-minute consultation to talk about working with me as your coach. You can also find me on Instagram @mimigordoncoaching.

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Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored Photograph by Vivian Johnson Design by Deena Rutter This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm