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It Starts With You: The Self-Aware Leader’s Edge

Y’all, when you’re running a business, it’s easy to get buried in the daily grind. But being head-down in all the details can mean working harder instead of leading smarter. 

So join Alina Cooper to explore the value of self-awareness, emotional intelligence and accountability in Episode 696: It Starts With You: The Self-Aware Leader’s Edge.

  • Build emotional fluency: know your triggers and manage your feelings 
  • Take ownership: ditch blame and model behavior you want your team to mirror
  • Reflect regularly: acknowledge triggers, growth moments and leadership wins
  • Invite feedback: ask for—and accept—honest input from your team 
  • Set the emotional temperature: show up consistently with clarity and core values 

When you lead yourself well, everything else follows. Your team performs better, your clients feel it and your brand becomes magnetic. Pause to look inward in Episode 696.

Catch you there.

With grit and gratitude,
Lisé

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