Conditions for Congruence
Last month I started launching the details of my leadership development model of "Cultivating a Leader's Heart"â„¢, specifically the aspect...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Jun 28
- 2 min
Your Leader Core: Leading with Character
Character is essential to leadership
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Apr 13
- 1 min
One Leadership Action a Day: April 13, 2023 (Leadership practice: Reflection)
One of the most important leader practices we can build as leaders is reflection. I use the word practice intentionally -- it is a...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Apr 7
- 1 min
One Leadership Action a Day: April 7, 2023 (Reflecting on integrity)
Every military service has a version of core values. The one I served in are: Integrity first, Service Before Self, and Excellence in...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Apr 3
- 2 min
Leader Legacy: Words of Encouragement & Advice
Over the weekend, I was on a track doing a workout. While I don't love track workouts, I spent many miles preparing for and running...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Apr 3
- 1 min
One Leadership Action a Day: April 3, 2023 (Planning for success)
Monday... Monday ... Monday ... many of us come out of a weekend and jump in to our week. But not taking the time to stop and consider...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Mar 22
- 1 min
One Leadership Action a Day: March 22, 2023 (Space to Hear)
As leaders, one of the most important things we can do is create opportunities and spaces to stay connected to what is truly happening...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Mar 21
- 1 min
One Leadership Action a Day: March 21, 2023 (Learning orientation)
The research about power and learning orientation is painful to read. Basically, the more power we get, the less likely we are to think...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Mar 20
- 3 min
Leadership Playbook: Other’s leadership tactics don’t need to be yours
Over the weekend, I started a closet clean out project. Specifically, I am looking to lighten my closet of military uniforms and items...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Mar 2
- 1 min
March 2, 2023 (Presence: Avoid MOON)
I tend to gravitate to quick reminders and tips that can keep me focused where I aspire to be focused. When I was recently listening to a...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Mar 1
- 1 min
March 1, 2023 (Leader Habit: Set Intention)
Let's be honest ... we are busy as leaders, and there is a lot to balance and to focus on. When I am working with people working to...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Feb 28
- 1 min
February 28, 2023 (Presence: Check In)
In my house, we will often ask each other "On a scale of 1 to 10, ...". It is used as both a check in and also an honest assessment of...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Feb 27
- 1 min
February 27, 2023 (Presence: Self Awareness)
There is no shortage of research that points us to the need to continually hone and to develop our self awareness. This priority is also...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Feb 27
- 1 min
February 26, 2023 (Presence: Calendar)
So, one of the key strategies for almost anything on focus and time is to start with your calendar (and often a "to do" list too). I wish...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Feb 27
- 1 min
February 25, 2023 (Presence: Reflection)
Being present for the people we are with ... it seems to get harder and harder with the more distractions that come in to our life - and...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Feb 24
- 1 min
February 24, 2023 (Conditions for Courageous Followers)
The leader habit of courage looks different for each person - at different points along their leadership journey. And creating conditions...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Feb 13
- 1 min
February 11, 2023 (Caring: Reflection)
I haven't met a lot of leaders who fundamentally don't care about people ... and I also know we are all guilty of having reasons we don't...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Feb 10
- 1 min
February 10, 2023 (Caring: Show Support)
I appreciate what author and speaker Heather Younger reminds us in her book The Art of Caring Leadership. As leaders, most if not every...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Feb 9
- 1 min
February 9, 2023 (Caring: Tuning in)
Wouldn't be nice if people needed us during convenient times of day? When we aren't busy? I have learned over my leadership journey that...
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Dr. Sara Reed
- Feb 7
- 1 min
February 7, 2023 (Caring: Personal)
Anyone ever done something for someone to show you care or miss the boat? There is no magical formula for caring - it's personal. You...
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