In this episode, Michael Sherlock explores the vital role of listening—not just with our heads, but with our hearts and intuition. She emphasizes that true listening is essential for personal growth and leadership, whether it’s about ourselves or those around us.

The Importance of Listening:

Understanding how listening with intention can impact our goals and relationships.

Differentiating between listening to supportive voices versus negative influences.

Three Pillars of Leadership:

Listen: Engage deeply with yourself and others to understand perspectives and insights.

Learn: Use the information gathered through listening to inform your actions and decisions.

Lead: This can mean leading yourself, your ideas, or even others in your environment.

Overcoming Self-doubt:

The tendency to beat ourselves up can hinder personal growth.

Setting resolutions should come from a place of self-improvement, not self-criticism.

Adapting to Change:

Discussing the evolving landscape of job searching and workplace dynamics.

The need for new strategies in response to changes in hiring practices and work environments.

Navigating New Environments:

Recognizing the challenges of transitioning to different work settings and adapting accordingly.

Call to Action:

Active listening is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth.
Self-awareness and adaptation are key in an everchanging work environment.
Embrace change and use it as an opportunity to learn and lead.

Listening deeply not only enhances our understanding but also empowers us to lead with purpose and intention. Thank you for joining us today on this journey of self-discovery and leadership!

Catch us next time for another episode of the Shock Your Potential Podcast!

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Who is Michael Sherlock?

Don’t be fooled by the name, the hair color, or crazy shoes. Michael Sherlock is serious about business. She is dedicated to creating positive, productive, and profitable workplaces, and helping individuals and businesses unlock their ultimate potential.

Before launching her global training company, “Shock Your Potential”, Michael was Vice President of US Sales for two multi-national medical device companies, responsible for net revenue exceeding $75 million and as many as 500 employees at a time. Michael has been referenced in Forbes, quoted in Yahoo Finance and is a frequent media expert concerning hiring and employee management on local and national news outlets such as 6ABC in Philadelphia, ABC 13 in Houston, Daily Blast Live, and more.

Michael is a two-time best-selling author and recently released her third book, in a totally unique format, Operation Fred – What a Street Cat Taught Me About Leadership. Her fourth book, The Enlightened Workplace will be released this year.

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Welcome to Operation Fred—an online book bursting with 25 chapters of feline wisdom and fun. Each chapter is a purrfectly crafted tale paired with a leadership and life lesson that will leave you purring for more.

Curious about what Fred has to share? Dive into Chapter One and Lesson One, now available on our website. Link: https://thefredchronicles.com/aboutfred/

Get ready to be whisked away into a world where business smarts meet cat charm!

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Get ready to be whisked away into a world where business smarts meet cat charm!