It’s a solosode week and I am delving into the intricacies of leadership and personal development and exploring the idea of feeling stuck. I’ve got four practical steps that will help to get you moving in the right direction.
Feeling stuck is a natural part of the leadership journey, but it doesn't have to be a permanent state. By reframing your mindset, setting clear goals, seeking feedback and support, embracing change, and prioritising self-care, you can navigate through stagnation and become more effective in your role. Remember to live with grace, approaching each challenge with compassion and resilience. Let’s navigate this challenging state together!
Stagnant? Stuck? Time for a leadership reset
Why you should listen: Find ways to add leadership value
Leadership strategies for being useful
We explore how feeling stuck shows up in leadership
Reframe your leadership mindset to get from stuck to steady
Break down leadership goals - momentum comes from manageable milestones
Seek support - lean on your leadership collective
Take action
Live with grace; lead in service
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Key moments
Planet Human: China’s Change’s-6 spacecraft landed on the dark side of the moon.
Planet Zoë: I’m all about creative reinvention right now! Olympus Rising, which is the third book in the Gaia series, is with the editor. I'm working on my non-fiction book, Power Games and planning the new program, Grace Under Fire.
Tips for Getting Unstuck (00:08:59)
Tips for getting unstuck, including getting visible, being a giver, and leveraging the law of reciprocity.
Getting Visible (00:09:15)
The importance of making yourself known and seen in your community or industry.
Being a Giver (00:10:05)
How contributing to others can create opportunities and build relationships.
Leveraging the Law of Reciprocity (00:11:30)
Understanding how giving can lead to receiving and the benefits of mutual support.
Practical Steps to Implement (00:13:00)
Concrete actions you can take to apply these tips in your daily life.
Personal Stories of Getting Unstuck (00:14:20)
Real-life examples and anecdotes illustrating the effectiveness of these strategies.
Reminder to Live with Grace (00:15:50)
A reminder to live with grace, lead in service, and live well.
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About your host, Canberra leadership expert Zoë Routh:
Zoë Routh is a leadership futurist, podcaster, and multiple award-winning author. She works with leaders and teams to navigate future horizons.
She has worked with individuals and teams internationally and in Australia since 1987. From wild Canadian rivers to the Australian Outback, and the Boardroom jungles, Zoë is an adventurist! She facilitates strategy and culture sessions with audacious teams.
Zoë's fourth leadership book, People Stuff - Beyond Personality Problems: An advanced handbook for leadership, won the Book of the Year at the Australian Business Book Awards in 2020. Her fifth book is a near future science fiction dystopian novel, The Olympus Project.
Zoë is the producer of the Zoë Routh Leadership Podcast, dedicated to asking “What if…?” and sharing Big Ideas on the Future of Leadership.
Zoë is an outdoor adventurist and enjoys telemark skiing, has run six marathons, is a one-time belly-dancer, has survived cancer, and loves hiking in the high country. She is married to a gorgeous Aussie and is a self-confessed dark chocolate addict.