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Sunday Thinking
"Life can change in an instant. Don’t take anything or anyone for granted today."
The weekly Sunday Thinking newsletter is quick-hit content that aims to provide a booster shot to your thought process as you end and start your week.
"To whom this may concern: You are trying, and sometimes doing just that is more than enough. Your effort isn’t meant to be perfect every time. The energy you put in isn’t required to be at its most potent to be valuable. There is love in your intentions to change your situation."
I. How We Spend Our Time
“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the NOW the primary focus of your life.” ― Eckhart Tolle
Family time is limited — cherish it.
Friend time is limited— prioritize real ones.
Partner time is significant — never settle.
Children time is precious — be present.
Coworker time is significant — find energy.
Alone time is abundant — love yourself.
Source: Sahil Bloom, The Curiosity Chronicle
II. Coaching Skills Every Leader Needs
We’re all capable of learning, growing, and bettering ourselves. But our journeys to better ourselves — and our organizations — hinges on one key component: coaching. Whether you’re coaching a team or an individual, good coaching skills can be the difference between thriving and languishing.
Here are 9 essential coaching skills for leaders:
Inclusive leadership
Effective communication
Psychological safety and trust
Emotional intelligence
Active listening
Ability to give (and receive) feedback
Empathy
Goal-oriented
A growth mindset
Source: BetterUp: The People Experience Platform
III. Life Is About Growth
Be proud of how you have handled these last 11 months:
The silent battles you have fought.
The moments you had to humble yourself.
The times you have wiped your own tears.
For quieting the noise and focusing on cultivating a life that feels nourishing.
Each day is a unique opportunity to celebrate our journey, story, strength, and resiliency. As we embark on these final weeks of 2022, let’s take breaks, prioritize our peace, and allow ourselves to start and start again.
IV. What We’re Excited About
Become the best leader in the office.
Some leaders are born and some are made. But no leader is perfect.
Leader’s Lens is a weekly newsletter written by veteran leadership coach, Jacob Espinoza. For years, he’s worked alongside executive teams and Fortune 500 CEOs across the country.
Each week, you’ll receive a newsletter from him with action items, leadership deep dives, and a curated list of resources.
Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a new manager, or a seasoned executive, this newsletter will help you uplift your teams and advance your company’s trajectory.
V. Question
Think of something you have struggled with this year. If you step back and zoom out, what is one lesson you have learned from the experience?
VI. This Week, I Will
Lean into service.
Lean into stillness.
Lean into gratitude.
Lean into the real me.
Lean into my mission.
The Last Words…
"We must stop thinking so much about why we can't, and we start wondering how we might. Instead of seeing dead ends, we must start seeing redirects. Instead of seeing impossibilities, we must start seeing possibilities not yet made reality. Instead of disbelief, we must start seeing dreams that have not yet found a vessel to hold them, one that will see them before anyone else might. You were never waiting on the right time or to be handed every resource of any answer you think you need. You were only waiting on yourself. You came to this life to light your own torch and pave your own road and see what finds you on the other end."
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