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Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie

Leadership and Life by Kayric Inc.

Leadership & Life Essentials with Jacquie, cuts through the noise and deliver concise, actionable insights on effective leadership. In a world overflowing with information, this show offers short, focused episodes packed with tangible advice and tools to help you lead and live better.

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00:12:15

Leadership and Life Essentials: Trained to Burn Out -...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/12/15

Nearly half of Canadian workers are burned out—and it's not an accident. From perfect attendance awards in school to celebrating weekend warriors at work, we've been conditioned to ignore our limits and push through exhaustion. I share my own burnout story and explore how we can recognize these patterns and break the cycle before our bodies force us to stop.

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00:11:13

Leadership and Life Essentials: Effective Feedback -...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/12/08

Effective feedback requires three key elements: be specific by pointing to exact behaviors and telling people what TO do (not just what to stop), focus on observable actions rather than labeling someone's character, and turn feedback into a two-way conversation by asking questions and listening. These tips transform feedback from something people dread into a tool that actually helps them grow. The best leaders aren't the ones who avoid difficult conversations—they're the ones who've

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00:11:27

Leadership and Life Essentials: The Meeting Fix - 3...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/12/01

Meetings don't have to be painful. Learn three game-changing tips: have a clear agenda and purpose, keep it short and on time, and assign clear action items with owners. These simple strategies will transform your meetings from time-wasters into productive sessions that drive real results.

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00:13:35

Leadership and Life Essentials: Leadership Spotlight...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/11/24

Wendy Keiver, Executive Director of Alberta School Councils Association, shares how understanding different communication styles and leading with "benign interpretation" has transformed her leadership approach. She emphasizes the importance of staying flexible ("bring your dancing shoes"), being intentional about commitments, and gathering multiple perspectives before making decisions. Wendy describes ASCA's mission to empower parents as effective advocates by channeling

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00:12:58

Leadership and Life Essentials: From Tension to...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/11/17

Conflict is uncomfortable, but avoiding it often makes things worse—damaging trust, productivity, and relationships. This episode explores why we avoid conflict and offers three practical strategies to manage it effectively: recognizing your own baggage, focusing on outcomes instead of personalities, and taking strategic breaks when needed. Learn how to turn tension into resolution and build stronger working relationships.

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00:11:50

Leadership and Life Essentials: Beyond the Answer -...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/11/10

Leaders often jump to solving problems because it feels efficient and validates their expertise, but this creates dependency rather than capability. When we ask questions instead of providing solutions, we help people develop critical thinking skills and tap into their own knowledge of the situation. This shift builds independent teams, prevents leaders from becoming bottlenecks, and frees up capacity for higher-level work.

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00:16:58

Leadership and Life Essentials: Leading Through...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/11/03

DISC gives you a roadmap for understanding what people need during change. Active styles (D and I) are comfortable with risk and quick pivots, while Reserved styles (S and C) need more planning and time. Learn what each style needs from you as a leader, how to work with colleagues of each style, and how to adapt if you are that style.

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00:12:25

Leadership and Life Essentials: Spotlight - Jordan...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/10/27

Jordan Uytterhagen shares how understanding personality profiles transformed his leadership approach and ability to communicate effectively with diverse team members. He discusses the importance of strategic hiring and bringing inexperienced people who challenge the status quo. Jordan emphasizes protecting time for priorities while staying available to serve and support his growing team through daily chaos.

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00:12:36

Leadership and Life Essentials: Leading Through...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/10/20

Leading through change is tough, especially when we default to leading the way we want to be led. People respond to change differently - from Change Seekers to Change Resistors - and success comes from recognizing where your team falls on thatspectrum. Learn three practical tips for tailoring your approach to meet people where they are.

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00:11:15

Leadership and Life Essentials: The Trust Equation -...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/10/13

Most leaders fundamentally misunderstand how trust works, confusing transparency with oversharing and promises with reliability. Real trust follows the equation: Competence + Character + Care = Trust, built through small consistentactions rather than grand gestures. The biggest trust-killers are leading with credentials instead of connection, making promises about things you can't control, and assuming trust transfers from previous relationships.

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00:14:09

Leadership and Life Essentials: The Real Cost of...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/10/06

Perfectionism might seem like a strength, but it's actually costing you opportunities, slowing down your team, and reducing innovation. Learn the crucial differencebetween perfectionism and excellence, plus discover how your behavioural style influences your perfectionist patterns. Break free from perfectionist paralysis and start making decisions that move you forward.

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00:11:57

Leadership and Life Essentials: From Firefighting to...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/09/29

Reactive communication turns manageable situations into relationship-damaging crises. Leaders who communicate before problems explode build stronger trust with theirteams and clients. Learn three practical strategies to shift from chasing issues to preventing them through proactive communication.

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00:12:10

Leadership and Life Essentials: Living Your Values -...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/09/22

Values often exist on paper, but their impact comes from how they shape daily actions. Defining behaviours, recognizing people for living the values, and using them to guide decisions makes them actionable. Teams that do this consistently buildstronger collaboration, clearer expectations, and better results.

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00:13:56

Leadership and Life Essentials: Beyond Words - How...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/09/15

Values aren’t just words on a wall—they shape culture, guide decisions, and drive engagement. Clear, well-defined values help organizations align employees, build trust with clients, and support better business outcomes. Misalignmentbetween stated values and actions can undermine culture, morale, and performance.

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00:13:43

Leadership and Life Essentials: DISC Meets Values -...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/09/08

Values are the foundation of every strong culture, but people connect with them in different ways. Understanding DISC styles helps you frame your values so everyone sees why they matter. When people connect with what truly drives theorganization, trust grows, collaboration improves, and results follow.

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00:12:43

Leadership and Life Essentials: Ready for Anything -...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/09/01

Succession planning isn’t just for top leaders—it’s a strategy to keep your organization resilient and thriving. Learn how to prepare for transitions, create growth opportunities for your team, and protect your culture and operations. Practical tips and real examples make it easy to start building your leadership pipeline today.

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00:11:33

Leadership and Life Essentials: Stop Hovering, Start...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/08/25

Micromanaging not only drains your energy but also limits your team’s ability to grow and take ownership. By setting clear expectations, agreeing on regular check-ins, and adopting the “paint done” mindset, you can delegate more effectively andbuild trust. These simple but powerful steps will help you stop hovering and start leading with confidence.

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00:09:20

Leadership and Life Essentials: Develop People, Drive...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/08/18

Developing your people is one of the smartest strategies for long-term success.Growth fuels engagement, builds confidence, and strengthens your team.When individuals grow, your organization moves forward.

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00:14:45

Leadership and Life Essentials: Cracks in the...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/08/11

What’s really harming your team culture? Explore three common – but often overlooked – culture killers: misaligned values, lack of psychological safety, and passive leadership. Learn how to spot the cracks before they break your team apart.

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00:10:23

Pause. Reflect. Lead: A Summer Reset for You and Your...

Leadership and Life Essentials with Jacquie ·

2025/08/04

Summer can shake up routines and drain energy—for both leaders and their teams.By asking yourself five simple questions, you can pause, reset, and lead with fresh intention.Taking a moment now helps prevent bigger challenges down the road.

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