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The Season of Summer: How Summer Energizes Excellent Leadership
Season
4
| Episode
41
6/26/2023
Embrace the summer season and let its energy work wonders for your personal and professional growth! Join me, Debbie Collard, as I share my thoughts on how summer's longer days, energized feelings, and focus on commitment, productivity, and creativity can help us become excellent leaders and make the most of every moment.
Show notes:
Discover the importance of cultivating relationships, renewing friendships, and utilizing the season's energy to transform your life. Whether you're enjoying summer in the Northern Hemisphere or experiencing a different season in your life, this episode will inspire you to strive towards excellent leadership. Don't forget to sign up for the Leading Through Change sample workshop by joining our Patreon membership. Until next time, have a great summer!
Resources:
Seasons Leadership Summer Spotify Playlist
Summer - Seasons Leadership blog the Almanac
Sign up for Leading Through Change sample workshop
Join Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception on Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
And now you can join our community of values-based leaders on Seasons Leadership Patreon at Patreon.com/seasonsleadership. At our gold-level, unlock our exclusive Lessons in Leadership Column from our Resident Seasoned Leader David Spong, a lifetime member of the Board of the Malcom Baldrige Foundation and our Leadership Elements Series.
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