If you're navigating the next level in your career, this episode will help you feel like you're not alone.

As a Leadership Coach and consultant, Jenna Washneiski gives incredible advice and insight to become the leader you were meant to be—without losing yourself along the way.

The Story Effect: How Storytelling Creates Connection and Drives Performance launched on November 21 — but this book has a story of its own.

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Key Takeaways:

• Leaders often struggle with confidence, regardless of their experience level.
• Human nature plays a significant role in leadership challenges.
• Introspection is crucial for personal and professional growth.
• Emotional intelligence is essential for effective leadership.
• Delegation is a key skill that leaders must develop.

We're hitting "replay" and raising a mug of cocoa! ☕️🎄

Each year, our PeopleForward Network team takes a full holiday break to rest, be with our people, and come back recharged for the new year. So this week, instead of a brand-new episode, we're sharing one of our all-time favorite conversations for you to enjoy again.

Curl up, press play, and soak in the inspiration while you enjoy your own holiday downtime. Thanks for listening and letting this show be part of your year. We're excited to keep growing with you in the new one.

Garry Ridge cracked the code on how to grow business by putting people in the center of the strategy. He led the WD-40 company into extraordinary global success and shares some of his secrets in the book, 'Any Dumbass Can Do It." On this episode, he shares a little more of the story behind the story.

Additional Resources:

Connect with Garry: https://thelearningmoment.net/

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Key Takeaways:

• Cultural roots shape our humility and approach to success.
• Intentional leadership involves bringing your best self to every interaction.
• Transforming toxic leadership requires awareness and intention.
• Creating a positive culture at WD-40 was a journey of learning and growth.
• Values should be enduring and guide decision-making.

Danielle's book, The Story Effect, is full of real stories—including stories from some of her podcast guests. As this episode celebrates one year of her show, she reveals who made it into the book and how it all came together. And she included a special message to surprise her husband, Mike.

Buy The Story Effect Now on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/2s4c57up

Additional Resources:

Connect with Danielle: The Story Effect http://thestoryeffect.com/

Instagram http://instagram.com/storyeffectpodcast

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellekrischik

Learn about Knight Agency http://knightagency.com/

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