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The leadership audit most leaders avoid
Most leaders believe they understand how they are showing up.
But leadership is not defined by what we intend.
It is defined by what we consistently reinforce.
In this episode of Take 5 With Me, Liz Murray explores...
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Take 5 With Me: When Leaders Hesitate, Standards Drift
Strong leaders rarely lack clarity.
More often, they delay a decision they already know needs to be made.
In this episode of Take 5 With Me, Liz Murray explores how hesitation quietly lowers leadership standards and...
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The hidden cost of leadership hesitation
Take 5 With Me: The hidden cost of leadership hesitation
Many leaders believe they need more confidence before making a difficult decision. But in Liz Murray’s experience, confidence is rarely the real issue. The real...
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When Leaders Hesitate, Standards Drift
Strong leaders rarely lack clarity.
More often, they delay a decision they already know needs to be made. I
n this episode of Take 5 With Me, Liz Murray explores how hesitation quietly lowers leadership standards and...
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Self Leadership Is Behaviour, Not Mindset
Self leadership is talked about constantly, but it is often described in vague or aspirational ways.
In this short reflection, Liz Murray grounds self leadership in what it actually looks like in practice. Not...
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Why Overfunctioning Is Exhausting Capable Leaders
Overfunctioning is one of the most socially rewarded habits in leadership.
It looks like commitment.
It looks like reliability. It even gets praised as leadership. But often, it is compensation.
In this episode, Liz...
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Leadership Clarity: When Urgency Hides Uncertainty
Do you know a leader who always looks busy but sounds slightly uncertain?
Quick decisions. Constant reactions. No time to slow down.
In this short leadership reflection, Liz Murray explores how urgency can quietly...
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What Changed Once I Stopped Rushing Myself
Have you ever noticed how often urgency takes over before clarity has a chance to land?
In this short reflection, Liz Murray shares what actually changed once she stopped rushing herself, not in a dramatic or...
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January pauses are not failures, they’re often necessary.
In this short episode, I explain why I intentionally used January as a strategic reset, not a delay, and why reflection is a core leadership skill for getting clear before building momentum.
If you’ve felt pressure to...
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Why the Best Plans Come From Pause
You’ve made it to the final stretch of the year. If your brain is already in holiday mode but your calendar is still pretending it’s August, this short episode is for you.
This week’s theme is Gentle Futures, and...
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Your Legacy Is Already Being Built
Show Notes
This week, we’re continuing the Lead Lightly December series with Leadership Legacy – the Light Edition.
When leaders hear the word legacy, they often think of big moments, bold decisions, or...
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You Don’t Need a Life Makeover — You’re Doing Better Than You Think
Show Notes
In this week’s episode of Take 5 with Liz Murray, we’re exploring Reflect, Don’t Reinvent.
The calm, practical approach to leadership reflection during the busiest month of the year. Most leaders think...
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