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Ep #244: How to Turn Unwanted Labels at Work into Powerful Leadership Assets

You’ve been told to avoid labels your whole life, right? Labels put us in boxes, keep us small, and limit our potential. And it doesn’t help that many of them are rooted in nasty ‘isms’—racism, sexism, and more—that work against us when it comes to advancing our careers. But what if the very labels you’ve been given—“too emotional,” “too direct,” “too ambitious”—are actually your secret weapons? And what if that tough feedback from your last performance review wasn’t something to fear, but was actually the key to unlocking your unique strengths as a leader? In this episode of Women Changing Leadership, I’m flipping the script on labels. I’ll show you how to take the labels you’ve been given—even the ones that seem negative—and turn them into your greatest strengths. Plus, we’ll explore how embracing these labels can help you understand your team better, turn “naysayers” into your strongest allies, and tap into everyone’s potential to boost performance across the board.

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