252| Start With Leading Yourself with Elizabeth Lotardo

  This podcast episode with Elizabeth Lotardo dives deep into the importance of leading yourself effectively as a foundation for transitioning into leadership roles. Elizabeth shares her insights on how to shift focus from unattainable output goals to manageable input goals, empowering individuals to control what they can and improve their performance. She emphasizes that leading yourself is about identifying and maximizing what is within your control—like your mindset, emotional response, and daily actions—while recognizing the power this brings in both personal and professional growth. Key takeaways include: Celebrating Small Wins: Embrace and celebrate small achievements as they contribute to overall progress and satisfaction. Managing Unrealistic Goals: Understand the importance of setting realistic goals and how to break them down into actionable steps within your control. Leading Yourself: Leadership starts with effectively leading yourself by controlling your mindset and behaviors, which will eventually translate into successful leadership of others. Elizabeth's book, available now, offers a deeper exploration of these concepts, providing practical advice for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills by first mastering self-leadership. Tune into the first episode with Elizabeth Lotardo here. Get your copy here. Or download on Audible here. Connect with Nichole and Elizabeth on LinkedIn. Grab your copy of the Career Growth Guide.