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Leading with Gratitude: Mindset + Action

“We’re a nation hungry for more joy: because we’re starving from a lack of gratitude.” ~ Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection

Have you ever felt like this – running on empty and uncertain how to fill your tank?

Evidence suggests that 72% of leaders feel used up at the end of their day.

Simply having an attitude of gratitude isn’t enough, as it often fails to translate into meaningful or relatable actions.

An attitude is a way of thinking, and while it’s undoubtedly important, the real magic happens when that mindset is put into action. People who integrate their gratitude into daily practices—like journaling, meditation, prayer, or simply expressing their thankfulness out loud—not only experience greater happiness but also cultivate a deeper sense of joy. …

Honoring Servant Leadership: Duane Trammell & Deborah Welch

At Sophia Partners, we gather to inspire and remind ourselves of our inherent leadership potential.

We invite you to join us in celebrating two remarkable leaders whose lifelong commitment to servant leadership motivates and inspires us all to be the best leaders possible for those we serve.

On Friday, November 8, 2024, over 50 dedicated servant-leaders from across the country convened at Celebration Restaurant in Dallas, TX, to honor Duane Trammell and Deborah Welch for their impactful work in creating caring communities in their respective ways.

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Wonder & Curiosity: Unspoken Leadership Skills during Uncertainty

Pressure in the workplace incites varied reactions and preferences.

Does a deadline motivate you to complete a project? Do you prefer the buzz of a busy schedule? Or on the flip side, are you the kind of person who needs more time and space to think and accomplish tasks?

Regardless of where you fall on the pendulum between thriving under high pressure or low pressure, all people need to pace themselves to attain optimal energy and avoid exhaustion.

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Driving Success through Servant Leadership Teams

How do you define a leader? What words do you think of when you hear the word leader?

Commonly, the following words are closely affiliated with “leader”:

Boss
Person in charge
Manager
and in some cases, not-so-nice references or nicknames…

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Leading through Conflict: Mastering Conflict Thoughtfully

Conflict is an inevitable part of the workplace and relationship building. For some, it’s the uninvited guest in a meeting or the storm cloud on an otherwise sunny day.

Yet, within the dynamics of conflict lies the potential for extraordinary leadership and team building.

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Building Thriving Spaces: At work and in community

“Only in community do we feel confidently vulnerable about opening up and being courageous enough to tell our truth.” – Christa Williams, Executive Director, Sophia Partners

Being a part of a community is an integral part of society. But how do we build community?

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Guest Blog: Conflict – A Forge for Exceptional Leadership

Guest blog by Paula Rauenbuehler, CEO & Founder of Leading UP, LLC.

At the heart of Paula’s approach is the science of human connection. By leveraging the power of emotional intelligence and neuroscience, she helps people transcend superficial solutions to achieve extraordinary results.

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The Forgiveness Factor in Leadership Success

A forgiveness mindset is a necessary factor for servant leadership.

It’s only when we genuinely allow ourselves the room to totally mess up, and forgive ourselves when we do and others when they do, that we can truly embrace the type of mindset that fosters servant leadership and the ability for self and others to grow.

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Leading Transition

Perspective. It can make a big difference when considering a significant change to your personal or professional life.

So often we resign to responding to change and fail to recognize that as leaders (at all levels within organizations) we have the influence and opportunity to create the transition and change we wish to see in the world, not simply react to it.

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