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What if the key to successful leadership is knowing when to say no? Join us as we uncover strategic problem-solving and leadership secrets with the insightful Kendra Gaither. This episode promises to equip you with strategies for balancing team success with well-being, focusing on essential tasks, and staying aligned with your team's North Star, even when unexpected opportunities knock on your door.

Courage and collaboration take center stage as we explore a recent engagement with investors in Southern Africa, highlighting the transformative impact of stepping into uncertainty and aiming for audacious goals. Kendra shares her experiences in rallying teams towards shared objectives, fostering a culture of respect, and striving for excellence. Learn how the collective efforts and trust-building within a team can culminate in achieving ambitious outcomes, making each attempt a learning milestone rather than a failure.

Our conversation takes a heartfelt turn as we reflect on the balance between individual excellence and teamwork, inspired by Carla Harris's experiences. We delve into the pitfalls of perfectionism, the joy of embracing one's unique qualities at work, and the power of expecting to win. As we prepare for the upcoming transition from 2024 to 2025, we tackle the challenges of mission creep and the importance of gratitude and friendship in leadership. Celebrate the enduring connection with Kendra, whose warmth and earnest commitment have resonated deeply with our audience, and join us in anticipating what's to come.

Kendra's Recommended Resources:

• Expect to Win by Carla Harris (She also authored Strategize to win and Lead to win) https://www.carlaspearls.com/author
• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• Born in Blackness: Africans, and the Making of the Modern World, 1471 to the Second World War by Howard French

Podcasts:

• Dare to Lead by Brene Brown https://open.spotify.com/show/3oEPsPKDhPVoNNL7pH5db6?si=F1VhySCpTQWaea_nVAdZrg
• WorkLife podcast by Adam Grant https://open.spotify.com/show/4eylg9GZJOVvUhTynt4jjA?si=dJRDaX0bRgO-k1K9MKn7FA

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