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1 BIG IDEA
Trust isn’t optional—it’s the strategic foundation of leadership that lasts. If you want results that scale and a team that thrives, you need to lead with trust at the center.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Understand what trust actually requires from you as a leader—beyond likability.
• Recognize common trust breakers and learn how to repair them with humility.
• Model trust to shape your team culture and create psychological safety.
• Revisit your Core Values to align your leadership with what matters most.

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• Where is trust strong in my leadership—and where is it fragile?
• Have I unintentionally broken trust in ways that need repair?
• What daily habits reinforce the culture of trust I want to build?

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1 BIG IDEA
Setbacks don’t sideline real leaders—they shape them. If you want results that actually last, resilience isn’t optional—it’s the edge.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Stop glossing over failure—name it, and let it teach you.
• Audit your last flop: What part of you was missing from that moment?
• Reconnect with your Core Values before you “try again.”
• Reset with one move that honors who you are—not what they expect.

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• What’s one setback I’ve been avoiding—and what’s it still trying to tell me?
• Did I lead with integrity in that moment, or just survive it?
• Where have I already proven I’m resilient—and how can I build from there?

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1 BIG IDEA
Leadership legacy isn’t built on good intentions—it’s built on results. Real, values-aligned outcomes are the evidence that your leadership is working and worth remembering.

3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Define the results you want to be known for
• Let your Core Values shape the way you pursue those results
• Celebrate the small wins—they’re the real building blocks of legacy

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• What result from the last 6 months am I most proud of?
• What does that result reveal about the legacy I’m building?
• What are 3 legacy-level outcomes I want to be known for?

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1 BIG IDEA
You can’t reach bold goals alone. Empowered teams are how leaders multiply their impact—and that means creating the systems, structure, and trust they need to succeed.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Clarify mid-year goals with your team—not just for them.
• Equip your team with tools and encouragement to own their part.
• Let go of control by modeling ownership, not micromanagement.
• Shift your mindset from solo operator to system builder.

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• What team-level goals need to be clarified or re-committed to for the rest of the year?
• How might I shift from doing for my team to building with my team?
• Where might I need to trust more—and control less?

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1 BIG IDEA
Bold goals aren’t just strategic—they’re sovereign. When women leaders own bold, measurable goals, they don’t just reach new outcomes—they transform how they lead, influence, and thrive.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Challenge the inner critic that says “just be grateful” or “stay quiet.”
• Recognize where you’ve softened your goals to stay safe or likable.
• Use the B.O.L.D. Framework to test if your goal is Brave, Owned, Leading, and Defined.
• Revisit your midyear goals and ask: do these stretch me into who I’m becoming?

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• Where have I been playing small in my business or leadership?
• What is one bold, measurable goal I’ve been afraid to name out loud?
• What would be possible—for me and for others—if I committed to that goal?

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1 BIG IDEA
Resilient teams don’t happen by accident. They’re built—on purpose—by leaders who understand that the culture they create directly impacts whether their people thrive or burn out.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Create space for reflection—individually and together
• Normalize asking for help and naming limits
• Build in recovery rhythms after high-output seasons
• Foster peer-to-peer support and shared ownership

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• What signs of team burnout am I seeing right now?
• Have I created enough space for recovery and cohesion?
• How does my leadership model resilience—especially in high-pressure seasons?

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1 BIG IDEA
You don’t have to choose between being authentic and getting results. When you lead from your values, your goals become more sustainable—and your leadership more impactful.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Reframe goals to reflect how you want to show up.
• Use the HIPE Framework to assess what’s working.
• Reflect on where performance has outpaced integrity.
• Align goals with Core Values to reduce burnout.

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• Where in your leadership are you performing well… but not feeling connected?
• Which part of the HIPE Framework might be missing from your current goals?
• What’s one small shift you could make today to better align your results with your values?

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1 BIG IDEA
Mid-year isn’t a crisis point—it’s a leadership checkpoint. Recommitting to your goals isn’t failure—it’s growth in action.

4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS

• Reflect, refine, and recommit with purpose
• Use SMART or HIPE goals based on your season
• Lead with resilience, growth, and purpose
• Choose one goal to recommit to—or reshape

3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

• What have I accomplished so far—even if it wasn’t what I originally planned?
• Where do I feel out of sync with my goals—and what is that telling me?
• What’s one goal I’m ready to revisit or revise today?

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