12MinuteLeadership

Empathetic leadership creates higher-performing teams by building psychological safety, engagement, and trust. Research confirms that leaders with high empathy drive better employee retention and performance outcomes.

• Empathy is a strategic leadership skill, not a sign of weakness
• Three key moments when empathy matters most: when team members struggle, during tough feedback, and through organizational change
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Trust lies at the heart of leadership effectiveness. When it breaks down—through miscommunication, unfulfilled expectations, or leadership missteps—rebuilding it becomes crucial. Stephen Covey wasn't exaggerating when he called trust "the operating system in every relationship." Without it, teams stagnate, conversations stay superficial, and results suffer.

Drawing from my 17 years of leadership expertise, I...

Leadership 360 feedback is a powerful tool for growth that reveals blind spots and transforms leadership effectiveness. We explore what it is, why it matters, and five key benefits that help leaders see themselves more clearly than they ever could on their own.

• Deep self-awareness that bridges the gap between how you think you're showing up and how others experience you
• Emotional intelligence growth by underst...

What's truly holding back your organization's growth? While most leaders focus on revenue metrics and headcount, the real accelerators often hide in plain sight. Leadership expert Elise Boggs Morales draws from 17 years of experience to reveal the overlooked solution that can transform your growth trajectory.

Growth is multidimensional, extending far beyond financial indicators. Four critical internal leadership ...

Leadership myths can significantly impact our effectiveness as leaders. By examining common misconceptions about leadership, we can remove barriers that prevent our teams and organizations from reaching their full potential.

Here's what we'll cover-

• The belief that there's one leadership prototype limits our talent pool and stunts organizational growth. Introverts often make excellent leaders with strengths...

Have you ever wondered why some leaders effortlessly gain buy-in while others struggle despite having superior technical skills? The answer lies in genuine influence—the ability to create chemistry and connection by understanding what truly matters to others.

This episode reveals how lasting influence begins with shifting focus from yourself to the people you want to engage. Through two compelling stories, you'll disc...

Are you overlooking your most powerful leadership advantage? Think about your most pressing challenges—underperforming team members, high turnover, lack of engagement—what if the solution isn't more strategy but deeper understanding?

In this eye-opening episode, we explore the counterintuitive power of empathy in leadership. Not as a fluffy, feel-good concept, but as a strategic tool that drives measurable results. We...

What defines great leadership when crisis strikes? True resilience isn't just bouncing back—it's emerging stronger and more authentic than before. 

When medical practice owner Jenna discovered her trusted operations person had embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars, she faced a devastating professional and personal betrayal that affected her entire team. The financial loss was substantial, but the breach of t...

Personal power determines whether people follow you or forget you, and it has nothing to do with title but everything to do with knowing who you are and where you're headed. Clarity in vision and values allows leaders to inspire commitment rather than simply demanding compliance.

• Personal power is exemplified by Mother Teresa who, despite her small stature and lack of resources, got the world to listen because of he...

Leadership doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming to master. That's the foundational belief behind the 12-Minute Leadership Podcast, where small, practical changes can dramatically improve your leadership effectiveness and transform your team dynamics.

After witnessing the devastating effects of poor leadership firsthand and spending 17 years helping thousands of leaders develop their skills, I've ...