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1 BIG IDEA
You’re not lost—you’ve just outgrown a version of success that was never yours to begin with. When you stop following other people’s maps and start trusting your internal compass, you begin leading from a place of clarity, not conformity.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Recognize how Assumptions, Beliefs, and Conditioning (your ABCs) shape your default decisions
- Reconnect with your Core Values as the foundation for building your own leadership map
- Shift from fear-based leadership to values-based conviction—just like Jesse Cole and the Savannah Bananas
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where in your leadership are you still following someone else’s expectations?
- What part of your internal compass have you been ignoring?
- What would it look like to stop performing—and start building your own map?
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RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS
Episodes mentioned:
Deconstruction & Core Values: Your Blueprint for Authentic Growth
Listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1282826/episodes/16197163
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a46yErlm7c0
Demystifying Deconstruction, The Hidden Gem of Personal Growth
Listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1282826/14471379
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zw9itT-3Zhk
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