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December 2024

Practical insights, honest perspectives, and frameworks you can apply before your next meeting. Updated weekly, written for leaders who are serious about getting better.

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Blog
December 31, 2024
How to Have Tough Talks with Yourself
We all know the feeling of avoiding something uncomfortable. When it comes to ourselves, it’s easy to make excuses, distract ourselves, or simply push aside what needs attention. But just like with others, avoiding the tough conversations with ourselves can lead to misalignment, frustration, and stagnation.
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Podcast
December 25, 2024
Alignment is the Greatest Gift of All – Happy Holidays
In this special holiday episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we explore the profound power of alignment—both in leadership and in life. Whether it’s aligning your team around shared goals or creating harmony in your personal relationships.
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Blog
December 24, 2024
Break Free from Negative Self-Talk to Elevate Your Leadership
Negative self-talk is more than just a bad habit; it’s a destructive force that can erode your self-esteem and professional image. Here’s how to fix it.
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Podcast
December 18, 2024
Phillip James on Leading with Integrity, Straight Talk, and the Power of ‘How We Work’
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, we sit down with Phillip James, Vice President of WEG Transformers USA, who leads nearly 600 employees across three manufacturing sites. Phillip shares how his decades-long career in manufacturing has been shaped by small.
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Blog
December 17, 2024
The Real Cost of Poor Leadership – And How to Avoid It
The cost of poor leadership is $8.8 trillion globally. This isn’t just a number; it’s a wake-up call for leaders everywhere. Here’s what to do about it.
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Podcast
December 11, 2024
Why Leaders Need to Protect Their Energy During Tough Talks
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, Nicole dives into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of leadership: protecting your energy. Tough conversations can be draining, but preparing your body, mind, spirit, and emotions ensures.
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Blog
December 9, 2024
How to Take Your Holiday Season from Chaos to Connected: Free Class
If the holiday season has you feeling more dreadful than delightful, you’re not alone, and I can help you. I created a free online class to help you bravely set boundaries, establish clear expectations, ask for what you need, and create a holiday season that works for everyone—including you—using the power of the How We Work tough talk.
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Podcast
December 4, 2024
How to Prepare for Tough Talks in Leadership
In this episode of the Small Brave Moves podcast, Nicole breaks down the process of preparing for tough conversations in leadership. From crafting a clear plan to managing emotions during the talk, she shares a proven three-phase framework for before, during, and after the conversation.
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Blog
December 3, 2024
The Art of Leading by Example: Are You Showing Up the Way You Want Your Team To?
In leadership, one of the most powerful tools at your disposal isn’t just strategy or decision-making—it’s how you show up every single day. The essence of true leadership lies not just in what you say, but in what you do.

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