Kelly Symone Podcast

This week on the Kelly Symone Podcast, we recap the first season's major themes and favorite episodes. 

This episode lays a spiritual foundation for getting what you want in your career and your life. We're digging into the mindset that every leader needs for aiming at the right targets & consistently hitting the mark.

We'll cover: 

• The ONE factor that separates aspiring leaders from great leaders – it's not what you think.
• How framing your desires in this specific way will guarantee the outcome every time.
• The 6-month test that completely changes your career & upgrades your life!

Grab your Bible & let's go!

What if there really isn't a secret to becoming a great leader? What if you just need to focus on TWO key areas of performance & you'll become the kind of leader everyone loves to follow?

Well, you don't have to "what if," because it's TRUE.

Today's episode is spilling the not-so-secret traits of all truly great leaders AND telling you what to focus on to upgrade your leadership skills:

• What employees say are the top 2 flaws of bad bosses & how you can avoid them
• The 3-part strategy that helps you identify the perfect project to pursue
• The difference between star individual contributors and star leaders
• How to rate your leadership effectiveness using the 6-month test

Grab a notebook & let's go!

Does your boss make it hard for you to do your job?

Do you feel like your manager is constantly sabotaging your success?

Do you dread seeing your boss when you log onto your Zoom meeting or walk into the office?

The saying goes that people don't leave companies, they leave leaders. Before you resign, let me help you. Today's episode is all about what to do when you are working with a leader you don't like, who doesn't like you or is just incompetent. I'm sharing three keys to avoiding burning out, breaking down, and quitting before you lose your cool. We'll cover:

• The #1 influence on your career success 
• How I coached one of my clients to shift her mindset before having the "big talk" with her horrible boss
• A simple strategy to get what you want– whether your boss likes you or not
• The major key that makes all the other tips work better, faster, and guarantees you peace of mind!

In celebration of Women's History Month, today's episode is sharing the 3 traits you must have to be a high-impact female (or male) leader in today's world. Whether you're in business, ministry, or a little of both, focusing on mastering these 3 skills and the mindset that goes along with it will guarantee your success! We're going to get into:

• How to make sure you never get overlooked for another opportunity or promotion
• Why some people who claim to "pay it forward" should really start paying it backward
• The connection between cars, planes, and your personal success strategy

Get ready for this light-hearted, informal, real-talk chat about what it really takes to be a successful female business or ministry leader. Let's go!

Is empathy just the leadership buzzword of the moment? Absolutely not! Empathy is the secret, game-changing habit of successful business & ministry leaders. Today's episode talks about how empathy can upgrade your organization, your life, and keep you swimming in customers for years to come.

We'll discuss:

• What empathy is and is not
• A real-world business case for how a lack of empathy cost major industry players billions of dollars until an outsider stepped in and changed the game.
• The #1 enemy of empathy and how to avoid it.
• How supernatural empathy gives you an advantage in EVERY life situation!

This is a stars & sand episode–  a blend of spiritual principles + everyday practical execution. Grab your notebook & let's grow!

What are the signs that it's time to make a serious change in your career or in your organization?  Today's episode is all about how to know when to shift gears without losing your authenticity or integrity, all while focusing on what's really important for your team or your business.

• Why you don't have to start from scratch when you're preparing for a big change in your career.
• The most important people to listen to when your market starts to shift in a new direction.
• What to do when your business model isn't working anymore.

It's a quick episode, but it's full of actionable strategy tips for executing your next pivot. 

Everybody wants to level up, but sometimes we're not always sure how to get where we want to go. Are you tired of getting passed over for promotions and other opportunities? Today's episode is all about how to identify what might be holding you back and what you can do to take control of your career. Get ready to dig deep and get to work, because we're covering:

• The first step to getting promoted that's so obvious many people underestimate it and take it for granted.
• Two examples of how to get noticed without being a glory-hog or coming across as arrogant.
• The one thing you absolutely can't FAKE on your way to the top.

Stay tuned for more details on how to sign up for the workshop that I promise will not only help you get promoted but will also help you negotiate your compensation with confidence and clarity.

Every business and ministry have ONE thing in common–PROFIT! Today's episode will help you position yourself and your organization for maximum profit. Cha-ching! Consider this episode Profit 101. We're covering:

• The remixed definition of profit
• The #1 reason why companies and people are NOT profitable.
• How you can ALWAYS be profitable right from the start!

Do not be fooled by the length of the episode. You're going to want to replay it a few times to catch all the nuggets. Grab your notebook & a coffee and let's go!

In this live recorded episode, we discuss how to navigate the assignments that #goodfruitleaders take on while working at home, in ministry, or in the workplace.  This week's focus is Daniel 5 and how Daniel got a promotion that he wasn't even being considered for (at first).  

We talk about:

• What qualifies you for your God-given assignment
• The real definition of faithfulness
• The revolving doors that get you to the next level– they're better than any resumé
• How to avoid getting too comfortable