#23 Leadership Insights from my conversation with Marianne Renner

Leadership Insights from my conversation with Marianne RennerIn this first episode of the New Year 2026, host Mark Cundiff revisits a powerful conversation from a previous episode with Marianne Renner, author of 'Self-Talk: 10 Stories You Tell Yourself That Hold You Back'. Mark outlines five key takeaways for growth-minded leaders. These include the significance of self-talk, the impact of self-doubt on workplace culture, strategies to challenge negative stories, the importance of differentiating facts from personal narratives, and Marianne’s SEAR framework for rewriting mental scripts. Listeners are encouraged to read Renner's book for deeper insights and to access LeaderNotes available in the show notes to enhance their leadership journey.00:00 Introduction to the Learning to Lead Show00:10 Recap of Marianne Renner's Insights00:37 Key Takeaways for Growth-Minded Leaders01:21 Understanding Self-Doubt and Its Impact02:26 Challenging the Invisible Bubble03:18 Confusing Facts with Stories04:12 The SEAR Framework for Rewriting Mental Scripts05:08 Conclusion and Next StepsConnect with Marianne Renner:Email: [email protected] LinkedInmariannerenner.comMarianne’s BooksSelf-TalkFrom Chaos to Clarity Success JournalStop Thinking Like an EmployeeFree Learning To Lead ResourcesFree Book: The Trust GapThe Learning To Lead NewsletterLeaderNotes🔎 About LeaderNotesLeaderNotes is a quick-hit companion to each episode of The Learning to Lead Show. In just 5–10 minutes, Mark Cundiff recaps the top leadership insights, frameworks, and action steps from each interview, designed for busy, growth-minded leaders who want to review and apply the episode’s biggest takeaways on the go. It’s like the highlight reel + playbook—all in one.Contact Mark at: [email protected]