Unlock Your Leadership Story by Pat Wadors

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00:19 Embrace different views 02:06 Discover the career that suits you best 04:04 Establish clear targets 06:11 Base your decisions on your personal scorecard 07:54 Stay open to feedback 09:46 Overcome self-imposed limitations 11:36 Live by your values all the time 13:33 Be true to yourself

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1. Multiple Perspectives (The Elephant Story) - Different people see different aspects of truth - Complete understanding requires multiple viewpoints - Important in both work and personal situations - Value of seeking diverse input for better decisions 2. Career Path Finding (Goldilocks Story) - Explore different options to find the right fit - Focus on personal alignment rather than others' expectations - Value of self-reflection and experimentation - Importance of learning from missteps 3. Goal Setting (Three Little Pigs) - Need for solid planning and strong foundations - Use SMART goals framework - Break large goals into manageable tasks - Importance of consistent effort - Value of support systems 4. Personal Scorecard (Tortoise and Hare) - Measure against personal standards, not others - Include multiple life areas (health, work, etc.) - Regular review and adjustment - Focus on own pace and journey 5. Feedback Reception (Emperor's New Clothes) - Leadership creates shadows that affect others - Natural defensive reactions to feedback - Only 30% of feedback typically absorbed due to stress response - Need for openness and curiosity when receiving feedback 6. Overcoming Limitations (Thirsty Crow) - Three types of limitations: false constraints, proactive creative constraints, real constraints - Importance of examining self-talk - Value of persistence and experimentation - Growth mindset approach 7. Values Alignment (Frog in Pot) - Danger of gradual compromise of values - Importance of recognizing misalignment - Physical reactions as early warning signs - Need for action when values are compromised 8. Authenticity (Mulan Story) - Costs of "covering" or hiding true self - Value of diversity in thinking and approach - Importance of psychological safety - Gradual process of showing authentic self - Energy freed by stopping facade maintenance