Empathy and strategy can be a powerful combination in leadership and in planning for a new year to work together to create an environment that is both people-focused and goal-oriented. Empathy allows leaders to understand the perspectives, challenges, and motivations of their team members, fostering trust and open communication. This is more important than ever with a workforce that has been given freedom to work remotely with a great deal of trust. When paired with strategic thinking and planning, this understanding enables leaders to design plans that not only achieve organizational goals but also align with the needs and well-being of their team.

By integrating empathy with strategy, leaders can create a culture where people feel valued and motivated, while also driving the organization forward in a deliberate, thoughtful way. We discuss some of those strategies in this episode.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Empathy and Strategy
05:44 - Importance of Appreciation
10:20 - Expressing Gratitude After Conflict
15:31 - Finishing the Year Strong
23:15 - Yearly Planning Strategies
27:35 - Sign Off and Contact Information

Today as many times throughout history, having a clear plan can make the difference between success and failure getting clarity, whether in personal endeavors or professional pursuits. A well-structured plan acts as a roadmap, guiding us toward our goal and helping us navigate the many distractions. It provides a sense of direction, allowing us to focus on what truly matters. In this podcast, we’ll explore the key attributes of a clear plan and the many benefits it brings. We’ll also provide insights that are needed to craft a plan that will hopefully work for you.

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There are some key turning points in mid-career and midlife, so how do we best manage those turning points? Especially if we aim to make our second half of life even better than our first? This is a hot topic right now for not only many entrepreneurial businesses, but for our population. Today’s interview is with Dr. Charlynn Ruan, a clinical Psychologist and founder of a large group practice. She is an expert in mediation and mindfulness-based treatments.

Transitions in the halftime of life affect both men and women and we uncover some of the myths and facts as we all enter the second half of life to have the healthiest relationships possible with adult kids, partners, parents, and friends. Some of the key challenges are shame, lack of communication and a victim mindset. Key takeaways are to lean into the hard things and ask for what you need.

Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/turning-points.

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You can reach Dr. Ruan at https://www.mythrivepsychology.com/

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:42 - Dr. Charlene Ruan’s Background
04:00 - Challenges in Mental Health
10:00 - When Does Halftime Start
10:35 - The Gift of Running Out of Time
13:07 - Building Positive Habits
19:06 - Understanding Hormones
21:08 - Mental Health Symptoms and Misdiagnosis
23:20 - Sex During Perimenopause
25:10 - Advice from Your Future Self
26:50 - Growing vs. Aging
28:00 - Cultivating a Healthy Sex Life
33:54 - Challenges in Long-Term Relationships
42:24 - Importance of Respect and Appreciation
43:30 - Men's Need for Respect
45:39 - Treating Men Like Children
47:20 - How to Reach Dr. Ruan
47:57 - Last Words of Advice
50:48 - OUTRO