Leadership 360 feedback is a powerful tool for growth that reveals blind spots and transforms leadership effectiveness. We explore what it is, why it matters, and five key benefits that help leaders see themselves more clearly than they ever could on their own.

• Deep self-awareness that bridges the gap between how you think you're showing up and how others experience you
• Emotional intelligence growth by understanding how your actions affect others' feelings and motivation
• Creation of a feedback culture where honest input becomes normalized and valued
• Alignment between your intentions and your actual impact on others
• Clear development path based on patterns that reveal your strengths and growth areas
• Real-world success story of Robert, who transformed from nearly being fired to becoming a beloved leader

Ready to experience the benefits of a 360? If your organization doesn't have an internal process, reach out to us at www.eliseboggs.com for support. Subscribe to this podcast and check out my book "Lead Anyone" on Amazon for more leadership insights.

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What's truly holding back your organization's growth? While most leaders focus on revenue metrics and headcount, the real accelerators often hide in plain sight. Leadership expert Elise Boggs Morales draws from 17 years of experience to reveal the overlooked solution that can transform your growth trajectory.

Growth is multidimensional, extending far beyond financial indicators. Four critical internal leadership factors determine whether your organization can reach its full potential: clear vision/strategy, leadership maturity, effective talent management, and a strong aligned culture. When leaders lack clarity or alignment in these areas, even the most promising companies stagnate. As Jack Welch famously stated, "An organization's ability to learn and translate that learning into action rapidly is the ultimate competitive advantage."

The key breakthrough comes from recognizing that you can't improve what you don't measure. Leadership 360 assessments provide the data-driven insights needed to identify specific growth barriers. Organizations that embrace this approach gain remarkable advantages—especially during uncertain times. During the pandemic, Elise observed firsthand how companies utilizing Leadership 360s stabilized and pivoted with significantly greater agility. By collecting feedback from diverse stakeholders and translating it into actionable priorities, these assessments eliminate guesswork from your growth strategy.

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Visit eliseboggs.com/leadership-360s to learn how our team of experts can facilitate this transformative process. Subscribe to the 12MinuteLeadership Podcast for more practical wisdom to increase engagement, inspire performance and retain your best talent—all in 12 minutes or less.

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Leadership myths can significantly impact our effectiveness as leaders. By examining common misconceptions about leadership, we can remove barriers that prevent our teams and organizations from reaching their full potential.

Here's what we'll cover-

• The belief that there's one leadership prototype limits our talent pool and stunts organizational growth. Introverts often make excellent leaders with strengths in listening, thoughtful decision-making, and calm under pressure
• Leaders are both born and made - natural aptitude helps, but development is essential for everyone
• True leadership is about influence, not titles - people should follow you regardless of position
• Tolerating toxic behavior from high performers undermines your culture and often costs more than it's worth
• Vulnerability in leadership builds trust, models authenticity, deepens team connections, and encourages innovation

Challenging our leadership beliefs directly impacts our actions and ultimately our results

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Have you ever wondered why some leaders effortlessly gain buy-in while others struggle despite having superior technical skills? The answer lies in genuine influence—the ability to create chemistry and connection by understanding what truly matters to others.

This episode reveals how lasting influence begins with shifting focus from yourself to the people you want to engage. Through two compelling stories, you'll discover how this principle works in practice. First, hear how a young server with zero experience landed a coveted restaurant job and earned the highest tips by memorizing not just the menu but regular customers' preferences. Then, follow the transformation of Frank, an architectural firm partner who secured a multi-billion dollar healthcare project not because his firm had better technical capabilities, but because he demonstrated genuine understanding of what the client valued.

We break down the key elements of powerful influence: listening deeply to understand others' values, tailoring your message to match those values, and inspiring action through story rather than just strategy. You'll learn the warning signs that your influence skills need improvement and receive practical, step-by-step guidance on how to build your influence muscle. Whether you're leading a team or pitching to clients, these insights will help you create connections that transform compliance into commitment.

What conversation could you transform this week by leading with what others value first? This simple shift in approach doesn't just get your ideas across—it changes the room. The episode closes with a challenge to apply these principles immediately and an invitation to explore the book "Lead Anyone" for deeper insights into building lasting influence that drives remarkable results.

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Are you overlooking your most powerful leadership advantage? Think about your most pressing challenges—underperforming team members, high turnover, lack of engagement—what if the solution isn't more strategy but deeper understanding?

In this eye-opening episode, we explore the counterintuitive power of empathy in leadership. Not as a fluffy, feel-good concept, but as a strategic tool that drives measurable results. We bust the myth that empathetic leadership means sacrificing performance standards or authority. Instead, you'll discover how pausing to understand actually accelerates progress and multiplies your influence.

Through the compelling transformation of Tom, a brilliant but intimidating CEO whose leadership style was sabotaging his team's success, we witness how simple shifts in approach can revolutionize performance. His journey from defensiveness to curiosity offers a roadmap for any leader feeling frustrated by team underperformance. The distinction between the Golden Rule and the Platinum Rule provides a practical framework for adapting your leadership to individual needs without losing sight of organizational goals.

Whether you're naturally empathetic or skeptical about "soft skills," this episode offers concrete experiments you can try immediately to enhance your leadership effectiveness. The research is clear: when people feel seen and understood, they engage more deeply, perform at higher levels, and remain loyal to both you and your organization. Ready to unlock this leadership superpower? Visit eliseboggs.com to discover how our executive coaching and team development programs can help you build an environment where both people and performance thrive.

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What defines great leadership when crisis strikes? True resilience isn't just bouncing back—it's emerging stronger and more authentic than before.

When medical practice owner Jenna discovered her trusted operations person had embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars, she faced a devastating professional and personal betrayal that affected her entire team. The financial loss was substantial, but the breach of trust was even more profound. Rather than getting lost in the trauma, Jenna made a conscious choice about the kind of leader she wanted to be during this crisis.

Through powerful questions and strategic reframing, Jenna transformed what could have been a business-ending disaster into unexpected opportunity. The investigation revealed inefficient systems that needed overhaul. A more skilled family member stepped in to manage finances. Most remarkably, her transparent, vision-focused leadership during crisis forged deeper bonds with her team, who rallied around her despite temporarily shouldering more responsibilities.

Resilience is a leadership muscle that requires intentional strengthening. You might need to build this capacity if you typically respond to challenges with stress and overwhelm, take failure personally rather than seeing it as a learning experience, or believe you must handle difficulties alone. The truth is that resilient leaders acknowledge current realities while inspiring a path forward, remain solution-focused when much seems out of control, and discover opportunities hidden within setbacks.

Ready to strengthen your own resilience? Try writing a letter to your future self, imagining what the version of you on the other side of a current challenge would say. Study leaders who've overcome adversity and borrow their strategies. Remember that resilience isn't about returning to who you were—it's becoming more of who you're meant to be. Subscribe now to continue this leadership journey and discover practical wisdom that transforms your leadership in just 12 minutes each week.

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Personal power determines whether people follow you or forget you, and it has nothing to do with title but everything to do with knowing who you are and where you're headed. Clarity in vision and values allows leaders to inspire commitment rather than simply demanding compliance.

• Personal power is exemplified by Mother Teresa who, despite her small stature and lack of resources, got the world to listen because of her clear vision
• Many leaders struggle with being clear and communicating with clarity, even at the highest levels
• Signs you need to build personal power: chronic indecisiveness, avoiding confrontation, difficulty defending ideas
• Case study of CEO "Adam" who transformed an architectural firm by developing his leadership philosophy rather than bulldozing through resistance
• Creating a personal leadership philosophy includes defining your values, vision, and what you want to be known for
• Five questions to develop your philosophy: qualities you admire in leaders, your values, how you want to be described, your personal cause, and what you want to influence

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Leadership doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming to master. That's the foundational belief behind the 12-Minute Leadership Podcast, where small, practical changes can dramatically improve your leadership effectiveness and transform your team dynamics.

After witnessing the devastating effects of poor leadership firsthand and spending 17 years helping thousands of leaders develop their skills, I've distilled the art of leadership into bite-sized, actionable wisdom. Why? Because leadership matters profoundly. When 57% of employees quit because of their managers, and only a quarter of corporate training budgets target leadership development, we face a critical skills gap that affects engagement, performance, and retention across organizations everywhere.

This podcast bridges theory and practice, offering concrete strategies you can implement immediately. Whether you're listening during your commute, while cooking dinner, or during a workout, these 12 minutes will deliver a remarkable return on investment. For leaders feeling burdened by responsibility, this podcast offers a path back to confidence and joy. For those already thriving, it provides continuous growth opportunities on your leadership journey. After all, great leadership isn't just about creating followers—it's about developing more leaders.

Ready to trade compliance for true commitment and build your dream team? Subscribe now, pick up my book "Lead Anyone" on Amazon, and visit eliseboggs.com to explore how my team can help you level up your leadership through executive retreats, customized training, and coaching. Your leadership transformation starts with just 12 minutes.

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