In this episode I preview Getting Clear Within: Module One of The Leadership Academy. This module is all about guiding you in the reflective self-examination that is key to values-based leadership and provides the foundation for you to be an exceptional leader. I give you a sneak peek into the content, talk about the research, authors, and ideas behind the content, and share why I take this approach to helping people build a values-based leadership practice.

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Here’s this episode at a glance:

>> 1:25. Thank you! With this episode the podcast is in double digits with more than 200 downloads! This is an amazing milestone – THANK YOU for helping make it happen!

>> 1:47 Overview of episode: Module 1 of The Leadership Academy

>> 2:29. Traditional professional development will fail you. Why? Because more of the same leadership training will produce more of the same kinds of leaders. We don’t need more of the same. Ugh. 

>> 7:18 Your key to an exceptional leadership practice is being grounded in your values, and then acting with consistency and congruence. Values-based leadership takes intention, openness, and self-understanding. So that’s where our work starts, with the guiding question: what actions can I take that will bring me closer to my values?

>> 9:25. Exploring the five themes of values-based leadership: life, leadership, money, power, and values. I talk about why and how they connect in The Leadership Academy. 

>> 11:50. Getting Clear Within weaves together ideas from a variety of industries and thinkers, including Bill George, Marcus Buckingham, Jen Sincero, Tiffany Aliche, Tori Dunlap, Seth Godin, and Naomi Alderman. I list references & resources below in the show notes. 

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Extra Reading & Resources

Bill George. True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership. 

Marcus Buckingham. Website; Now Discover Your Strengths (book); First Break All the Rules (book)

Jen Sincero. Website;  You Are a Badass (book); You Are a Badass at Making Money (book). (I listened to You Are a Badass at Making Money on Audible. Love it as an audio book!)

Tiffany Aliche, The Budgetnista (website); Get Good With Money (book).

Tori Dunlap, The Financial Feminist (website);  Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullshit to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love (book).

Seth Godin. Seth’s Blog (website);  All Marketers Are Liars (book); This is Marketing: You Can’t Be Seen Until You Learn To See (book).

Naomi Alderman: The Power.