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The Leadership Gap

The Leadership Gap

Level 7 Leadership

Hi, we’re Laura and Jonathan, unorthodox leadership coaches. We are so so so bored with the same old conversations about what it takes to be a great leader. They have gotten us to where we are, but won’t take us to where we need to go. Join us as we explore two riddles we’re absolutely obsessed with: “what the HECK is leadership?” and “what does it take to BE a highly effective leader?” In our attempts to revisit and answer those questions, we will detail tools, tips and topics all in the name of bridging The Leadership Gap. This is not just another leadership podcast.
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We all hit rough patches from time to time. And we all have experiences where, in different situations, we manage ourselves better than in others. So, is there a way one can get better and more consistent at "keeping it together" despite the circumstances? Believe it or not, there is!

In this episode, we cover:
- What exactly resilience is
- The common thread in EVERY difficult situation
- The consequences of NOT keeping it together
- A simple practice to get better at keeping it together (aka build resilience)

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www.level7.is

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The Leadership Gap - Ep 14: EQ Part 4: 3 Areas of Communication Mastery
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12/20/21 • 28 min

It's impossible to "regulate" others' emotions but it is possible to influence them with the right knowledge, skillsets and attitudes. And the ones that will save the day are all around communication.

This is part 3 of a series on Emotional Intelligence. The topic: other management.

In this episode, we cover:

The 3 areas of communication
- Why each area of communication is important to master
- Easy, actionable ideas on how to begin one's path to mastery

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level7.is
@level7leadership

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The Leadership Gap - Ep 5: Our favourite hack for shifting our perspective
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04/03/21 • 26 min

Seeing a situation from another point of view is both immensely beneficial and (sometimes) incredibly hard. That's why we've come up with this hack to guarantee to shift your perspective when things get sticky.

In this episode, we cover:

The benefits of perspective-shifting in business and in life

The costs of holding onto a fixed perspective

The sneaky reason why it's so hard to shift our perspective

Our favourite tool to help loosen our grip on a perspective that isn't serving us.

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www.level7.is

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The Leadership Gap - Ep 4: 6 Reasons Why You're Not Feeling Motivated
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03/09/21 • 29 min

We've all felt demotivated before, but why exactly is that? What is REALLY going on in the background that is stopping us from taking the actions that we so often know we need to take? What can we do to stay motivated, regardless of the circumstances?

In this episode, we cover:
- What exactly motivation is
- 6 reasons why you might be demotivated around a task (or life in general)
- Clear examples of how this might look in your business and in your life
- How to get motivated again when these factors are present

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A common trap that leaders fall into is that they serve serve serve until they drop, forgetting to take care of themselves. Despite "knowing" that one should take care of themself, why do leaders continue to fall into this pattern?

In this episode, we cover:
- What's REALLY getting in the way of self care
- Common beliefs holding us back from taking care of ourselves
- New beliefs to take on that empower and care for oneself and others
- Actionable, practical tips for instilling new beliefs around self care

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The Leadership Gap - Ep 13: EQ Part 3: Deep Listening
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11/24/21 • 41 min

Managing your own emotions is one thing, but managing others' emotions is a whole different ball game. To do that, leaders need to develop empathy. And to develop empathy, leaders need to develop an ability to listen deeply.

This is part 3 of a series on Emotional Intelligence. The topic: social awareness.

In this episode, we cover:

What it means to "listen deeply"
- The three levels of listening
- The mindsets needed to become an extraordinary listener
- How and when to access each level of listening

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@level7leadership

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In this episode, Jonathan interviews Dr. Marcia Reynolds, a world-renowned expert on how leaders inspire change through conversations.

She has spoken at conferences and taught workshops in 41 countries on leadership and transformational coaching. Her books include Wander Woman; Outsmart Your Brain; The Discomfort Zone; and her latest, Coach the Person, Not the Problem.

In this episode, we talk about what makes a coaching conversation unique, the process of inquiry vs. a series of questions, the pitfalls of rationalization, the costs of giving advice rather than coaching, and much more.

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@level7leadership

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The Leadership Gap - Ep 10: EQ Part 1: Self-Awareness
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08/10/21 • 27 min

Did you know there are two kinds of self-awareness? You're probably familiar with the kind of self-awareness that has you identify your strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes. There is also a 2nd kind of self-awareness that often goes ignored. This other kind of self-awareness has you experience the nuances of your body so that you can react in situations more skillfully - a key skill for any leader (and, frankly, human being).

This is part 1 of a series on Emotional Intelligence. The topic: Self-awareness.

In this episode, we cover:
- What is emotional intelligence (EQ)?
- Why is EQ important?
- What (exactly) is self-awareness?
- Why is self-awareness foundational to developing EQ?
- The two kinds of self-awareness
- How to go about building BOTH kinds of self-awareness

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@level7leadership

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The Leadership Gap - Ep 7: How to Solicit and Integrate (The Right) Feedback
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05/25/21 • 23 min

As leaders, it's important to consistently get feedback about how we're performing. Sometimes it can be difficult to hear more "critical feedback". To boot, sometimes the feedback you get isn't really that relevant. So how do you know what to integrate and what to ignore?

In this episode, we cover:
- 3 questions to validate and clarify feedback
- Tips to make sure your own feedback is clear
- How to more easily integrate hard-to-hear feedback

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level7.is
@level7leadership

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The Leadership Gap - Introducing: The Leadership Gap
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01/05/21 • 3 min

Hey there! Welcome to our podcast. We're Laura and Jonathan, leadership coaches and co-founders of Level 7 Leadership. This episode will introduce you to us and give you an idea of what to expect on the show.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Leadership Gap have?

The Leadership Gap currently has 15 episodes available.

What topics does The Leadership Gap cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.

What is the most popular episode on The Leadership Gap?

The episode title 'Ep 14: EQ Part 4: 3 Areas of Communication Mastery' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Leadership Gap?

The average episode length on The Leadership Gap is 28 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Leadership Gap released?

Episodes of The Leadership Gap are typically released every 25 days, 22 hours.

When was the first episode of The Leadership Gap?

The first episode of The Leadership Gap was released on Jan 5, 2021.

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