Ep. 33: Why Compassion Drives Accountability Better Than Empathy

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Ep. 32: How to Motivate Your Team Without Being Their Motivation

Leaders – stop trying to motivate others and start by asking the right questions. Wingspan Performance Advisors, Ivan and Heather, unpack “big-hat” leadership, why support roles belong at the table, and how to turn “who am I to speak up?” into real ownership and co-creation. If you’re leading and looking for practical tools that deliver results without the BS, this one’s for you.

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Ep. 31: How to Own Your Career Growth and Ask for What You Want

Leaders often wait for permission to grow. Ivan Konermann and advisor Heather Hopkins unpack continuous growth, asking for the roles and skills you want, and turning hard feedback into fuel. Learn how ownership of your development – and a growth mindset – builds real executive presence.

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Ep. 30: From Hardship to Purpose: Mother Jones Labor Day Lesson

Discover Mother Jones’ powerful Labor Day legacy and why true leadership starts with the inside game. Learn how personal hardship becomes purpose, how Activating Language® shifts victim thinking to ownership, and practical ways to master self-talk for stronger results.