
1. Who is a Leader?
10/17/22 • 19 min
Have you ever thought, “Who am I to be a leader?” If so, today’s episode is for you!
I believe we are all leaders in one way or another...even if we don’t feel like a leader.
We’re kicking the first episode of The Impact Ripple podcast off with this important message, because too often, we are the ones holding ourselves back with toxic stories.
Toxic stories are what we tell ourselves about who we are not, what we can’t do, or how we should show up in the world, which can all limit our potential and our impact.
If you’re like many of our clients here at SproutHR, you have dreams of bringing something bigger than yourself to life in this world. You want to create a positive impact ripple.
The toxic stories we tell ourselves hold us back, keep us playing small, living in fear, and not showing up fully. Whether or not we’re cut out to be a leader is a toxic story many women business owners face.
There is more available to you and those you dream of helping. What if it took stepping into a leadership role in your business to bring it to life?
Tune in for this important conversation that may open your mind to a world of new possibilities you’ve never considered before!
In this episode, you’ll Learn:
- What toxic stories are and how they may be holding you back
- Examples of toxic stories, so you can identify them in your life
- 3 strategies to start overcoming toxic stories that you can implement today
Mentioned In This Episode:
- Transform Your Stories (book) – www.sprouthr.co/transform
- Transform Your Stories Free Sample – www.sprouthr.co/transform
Have you ever thought, “Who am I to be a leader?” If so, today’s episode is for you!
I believe we are all leaders in one way or another...even if we don’t feel like a leader.
We’re kicking the first episode of The Impact Ripple podcast off with this important message, because too often, we are the ones holding ourselves back with toxic stories.
Toxic stories are what we tell ourselves about who we are not, what we can’t do, or how we should show up in the world, which can all limit our potential and our impact.
If you’re like many of our clients here at SproutHR, you have dreams of bringing something bigger than yourself to life in this world. You want to create a positive impact ripple.
The toxic stories we tell ourselves hold us back, keep us playing small, living in fear, and not showing up fully. Whether or not we’re cut out to be a leader is a toxic story many women business owners face.
There is more available to you and those you dream of helping. What if it took stepping into a leadership role in your business to bring it to life?
Tune in for this important conversation that may open your mind to a world of new possibilities you’ve never considered before!
In this episode, you’ll Learn:
- What toxic stories are and how they may be holding you back
- Examples of toxic stories, so you can identify them in your life
- 3 strategies to start overcoming toxic stories that you can implement today
Mentioned In This Episode:
- Transform Your Stories (book) – www.sprouthr.co/transform
- Transform Your Stories Free Sample – www.sprouthr.co/transform
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Welcome to The Impact Ripple
Welcome to The Impact Ripple with host Ashley Cox, Founder and CEO of SproutHR. We believe hiring and leading your team is the most rewarding part of your business – so kiss uncertainty and overwhelm goodbye and say hello to the tools and support you need to skyrocket your confidence!
On this podcast, Ashley will share simple, actionable hiring and leadership advice to grow a profitable, sustainable, impactful team with confidence, ease, and a whole lotta fun!
The Impact Ripple is launching soon, subscribe now so you don’t miss a thing!
You can also keep up with the podcast by visiting sprouthr.co/podcast.
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2. The Journey to Leadership
Stepping into your first leadership role can be scary. You know you’re meant for more and you’re ready to give it your best, but where do you start and how do you know you’re on the right path?
In this episode of The Impact Ripple, we’re talking about the journey to leadership.
While some of us choose leadership as a career, others are chosen to step up and lead. Regardless of how you got here, there are some key phases all leaders must go through in order to create the kind of impact they truly wish to have in this world.
During this conversation, I share part of my own leadership journey (as well as the many personality assessments that told me I wasn’t cut out to be a leader!) and the way I experience being a leader in my own unique way.
You’ll also learn about a powerful tool I’ve created called The Leadership Impact Model, which will help you develop your leadership skills from the ground up, so you can reach your full potential and create massive impact.
If you’ve been looking for a roadmap for your leadership journey, be sure to check out this episode!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Experiencing leadership in your own unique way
- The ONE skill that all leaders must have
- A roadmap for your leadership journey
Mentioned In This Episode:
- Transform Your Stories (book) – www.sprouthr.co/transform
- The Leadership Impact Model – see the show notes on our website
The Impact Ripple - Hiring and Leadership for Visionary Female Business Owners - 1. Who is a Leader?
Transcript
Ashley Cox 0:04
Welcome to Episode One of The Impact Ripple podcast. The go to source for hiring and leadership made simple, doable and fun for visionary female business owners. I'm your host, Ashley Cox, author and certified HR expert. And I believe that you don't have to change who you are to be a great leader, you already are one! Join me as we kiss uncertainty and overwhelm goodbye and say hello to the tools and support you need to grow a profitable, sustainable, impactful team with
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