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Published 14 days agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read

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Dear Reader,

Do you ever underestimate your impact? I do. But then a week ago, I received this.

"In a 2020 training, you discussed the toxicity of gossip and how to identify gossip. It resonated so deeply with me that it led me to reexamine the conversations I choose to have and call out both myself and my coworkers when conversations veer into gossip. As a leadership team, we are really wrestling with the divisiveness of gossip and cliques in my work group right now, and I have repeated your words several, several times."

I hold feedback like this tightly. Taking time to share feedback about others impact is one of the greatest gifts. What might you give feedback to someone about today?

- Julie

πŸ“š Resources

QUESTION. What's your question? Could you use some support with a current issue? Submit your question HERE, and the Lancaster Leadership team will pick one to answer each month in the next newsletter.

ARTICLES & A VIDEO. We created three short articles and a video that we think might really help. They’re honest, practical, and rooted in the real challenges leaders face every day.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT. 1:1 coaching - COACHES are: thought partners, strategy partners, feedback givers, thought provokers, and in your corner. Decision-making can be hard, and sometimes lonely. We can help. If you don't have the funds or time for a coaching package (8-12 sessions), we will soon offer a 30-minute burst Coaching session in November with Julie, Judy, and Jeff. You come with 1 current issue that you could use support on. Shoot me an email if you want to get on the early-notification list.

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​BEYOND WORDS: HOW OUR STORIES AND STRATEGIES INSPIRE LEADERSHIP ACTION​

I’ll be at Bright Side Bookshop on November 18 from 6–7 PM to share a reading from Beyond Words, followed by a Q&A and book signing. We’re excited that the book will be released very soon, and this evening is a chance to celebrate together. If you’re nearby and feel like joining for some reflection and connection, I’d love to see you there. Doors open at 5:45.

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