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I personally bring my teams together, in-person, e

I personally bring my teams together, in-person, each quarter for a half-day to review our last quarter’s OKRs and create our new quarter’s OKRs – individually and as a team. Doing this as a team brings us closer together, brings the brainpower and ideas of a team rather than just one of us, and helps us to align our work to understand how we all are contributing to the larger goals of our team.⠀
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Here’s your challenge: First, try this on your own for a quarter to make sure it works for you and you’re willing to hold others accountable to this process. The worst thing you can do as a leader is to bring in a new process and then not follow through yourself. Lost respect, immediately.⠀
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Second, know that you’ve succeeded if you get through about 70% of your OKRs for a quarter. That allows you to be really ambitious but also not beat yourself up if you don’t quite make it all the way there.⠀
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Share with us in the comments one of your Objectives and one of your Key Results for this first quarter of 2020!⠀
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One of the things I love the most about OKRs is th

One of the things I love the most about OKRs is that you are required to PUBLISH and SHARE your goals with your teams. There must be transparency for OKRs to be implemented effectively.⠀
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Each and every person on your team creates their own OKRs and then you share them with each other. Once they’ve been shared as a team, you work together to create your team OKRs based on the work you’re doing. The team gives input to each others’ OKRs to ensure everyone is aligned to the bigger picture team objectives.⠀
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By every team member creating their own OKRs first before sharing with the team you ensure that you are building ownership and consensus from the bottom up.⠀
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How do you create opportunities for your teams to build collective goals? Share with us in the comments!⠀
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After setting your Objectives, you move on to your

After setting your Objectives, you move on to your Key Results. Key Results are the measurable actions you will take to move closer to your Objectives. These need to be in your SMART goal format.⠀
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Your key results need to be quantitative, measurable, and specific. They need to be achievable within your quarter. Your goal is to not carry your key results on from quarter to quarter, like you would a large objective. Same format as Objectives here – you want to create 3-5 key results for each of your objectives, no more, no less.⠀
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Be realistic with these key results. Write them in a way that you can measure your progress each and every week. What actions are attainable AND will move the needle to bring you closer to reaching your overarching objectives? Share with us in the comments!⠀
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Here’s how you turn those dreams into reality. F

Here’s how you turn those dreams into reality. First, you start with your Objectives. Objectives are the big picture goals that you have, more of the “dreams” we talked about in last week’s blog. These are generally qualitative and might be goals that you work on for a long time.
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To start, create 3-5 objectives for each quarter and get those written down. No less than three objectives and no more than five objectives, seriously. Less than three and you aren’t being ambitious enough, more than five and you’re setting yourself up for overwhelm and failure.
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Be ambitious and make sure that your objectives align with the overall vision of your company (or life!). Ask yourself, what is really going to move the needle? What is really relevant to reaching the vision of your company?
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Last week we talked all about how to turn those dr

Last week we talked all about how to turn those dreams into goals. This week on the blog we’re sharing a great way to turn those goals into reality.
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Have you heard of OKRs? The acronym stands for Objectives and Key Results – a method I was introduced to through John Doerr’s book, “Measure What Matters”.
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This simple, clear, effective method utilizing OKRs has skyrocketed the success of many companies like @google and @amazon – and it can do the same for you no matter what size team you oversee.
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Click the link in our bio to head to the blog to learn more!
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Fresh brows. ✔️ Lashes lifted. ✔️ Jammies

Fresh brows. ✔️
Lashes lifted. ✔️
Jammies back on. ✔️
Family naptime ready. ✔️
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We’ve been talking about it all week soooo.... s

We’ve been talking about it all week soooo.... start DREAMING! Spend a few extra minutes when you’re journaling to write down 10 dreams you have about ANYTHING, and write them in the past tense.⠀
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So for instance, one of my “crazy” dreams is to be able to live abroad 1-2 months out of the year. I certainly haven’t gotten there yet but I write it down ALL the time!⠀
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You can bet that it’s become a more and more realistic goal for the husband and I over the time I’ve been writing it down. We’ve worked it into our financial planning long-term and know that it’s not as “crazy” as I thought it was when I first wrote it down.⠀
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What dream are you afraid to share out loud? Share it here!⠀
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Here’s the thing with dreams – you’ve got to

Here’s the thing with dreams – you’ve got to really open your mind and allow them to flow freely. That’s hard because generally we judge every darn thought that comes through our minds (especially as women).⠀
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Here’s what works for me – each day (or every few days) when I’m gratitude journaling I end it out with writing down 10 of my dreams as if they’ve already happened (so in past tense). This is straight from Rachel Hollis and I have to say I love it. It makes me uncomfortable, but as I look back on my journal from this past year, MANY of those dreams I wrote down have actually happened!⠀
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It’s a mix of forcing yourself to dream, it’s in a safe way where only you see it, AND you are actually writing them down over and over again. When you’ve written something down, especially multiple times, your mind starts to freely work on how to make it happen. You’re dreaming more and then you’re thinking more about how to make those dreams into reality. Some call it manifesting, some call it prayer, some call it dreaming – I call it all three depending on the day. 🙂⠀
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How do you cultivate ambitious, scary dreams??⠀
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Goals are the specific, measurable actions we take

Goals are the specific, measurable actions we take to move a dream into reality. I had this big dream of Ladies Leading Ladies, but to get it out into the world and grow it I had to get really serious with my goals. There were hundreds, probably thousands, of small goals in the last couple of years that have gotten LLL to where it is today.
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Goals are all about action, while dreams are all about creating a vision of your ideal world to pursue (especially one that scares you).
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What are you doing to move your dreams into actionable goals?⠀
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Dreams are what we truly, deeply wish for but ofte

Dreams are what we truly, deeply wish for but oftentimes are too scared to say out loud because they seem “too big”. These are the things you see in your head and you want so deeply but talk yourself out of because you’re scared of the judgment of others, or scared of the possibility of failing on a big dream.⠀
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For example, when I started dreaming of the idea of Ladies Leading Ladies it took me over 6 months before I ever spoke it out loud to ANYONE. I had bought the dang domain name and sat on it for SIX MONTHS before finding the courage to even tell my husband or mom – the people who genuinely think the sun shines out of my you know what.⠀
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I was terrified. Terrified they’d think I was crazy, terrified I’d fail, terrified that it was a stupid idea, terrified that my husband would think it was a terrible financial decision, and terrified that if I said it out loud and it wasn’t successful that would mean something bigger about who I am.⠀
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But look where that dream has gotten me today! In the years since I’ve started the company I’ve grown a community of amazing leaders who lift one another up, I’ve become profitable, and I get the chance to help other succeed. It’s not easy and I still have many doubts and judgments on myself and my work – but I know that had I not taken that dream and ran with it, my life wouldn’t be near as amazing as it is today.⠀
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What’s one of your dreams? Share with us in the comments!
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This month we're focusing our blog series on ambit

This month we're focusing our blog series on ambition and growth. How do we really make the most of this next decade?
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Check this week's #MONDAYMAGIC post to learn the difference between dreams and goals - and why you NEED both if you're going to rock this decade. (Link in bio).
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Tag a badass friend in the comments who is always second-guessing her amazing ideas - let her know that you value her!
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📸: @roamingandrooted
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I hear it’s #NationalKetoDay! So I’m making @g

I hear it’s #NationalKetoDay! So I’m making @gigi_kel and I some yummy keto pancakes! 🤤
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Over the last few years I’ve gained about 40 lbs and gone up 3 dress sizes. It was slow at first and then really sped up over the last 2 years. I felt uncomfortable, tired, and crappy both mentally and physically.
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I tried many different things over the years - calorie counting, different exercise routines, blah blah blah. But this year I was finally serious - and seriously scared of where I’d be if I kept going down this road.
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After watching my friend @tippywyatt for quite awhile, and seeing her passion and success with a keto lifestyle, I started thinking about trying it. But not sure I could live without carbs. Then on July 1st @tippywyatt decided to do a 90 day sugar fast and sugarface and I decided we’d do a 90 day keto challenge instead. Then @gigi_kel joined in a few weeks later!
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Six months later we’re not on a “diet” - it’s a lifestyle we love and plan to maintain. Our cholesterol is impeccable, our levels are great, and we’ve both lost at least 20lbs individually and TONS of inches.
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Thanks @tippywyatt for inspiring us and being so open and vulnerable with your own journey. You gave us hope and gave us back our health!
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Happy Saturday from Zoey! . We started our morning

Happy Saturday from Zoey!
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We started our morning off with a walk to see the horsies with @gigi_kel. What’s on your agenda this Saturday?
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PS - anyone else totally not even realize what day of the week it is still? I was shocked it was Saturday when I went to turn on the Today show and it wasn’t there. 😂 #staycationprobs
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When you’re changing culture, unfortunately you’re going to run into some gossip. This is my least favorite part of creating a culture of integration – but it’s reality.⠀
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There will be at least one team member, if not several, who do not agree with this culture. It may be generational, it may be just resistance to change, or it may be difficult to change the mindsets of others who have always been valued based on their visibility or being the first one in, last one out kind of deal.⠀
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Two things to keep in mind here. First, IT’S NOT PERSONAL. Second, GOSSIP IS UNACCEPTABLE. And you as the leader are the one who has to reinforce that gossip is unacceptable by calling it out (one-on-one of course).⠀
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Check out more on the blog - link in our bio. But first, tell me, how do you deal with gossip in the workplace?⠀
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YOU MUST VISIBLY MODEL WORK/LIFE INTEGRATION FOR Y

YOU MUST VISIBLY MODEL WORK/LIFE INTEGRATION FOR YOUR TEAM TO HAVE A CHANCE AT IT.⠀
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Let’s say you’ve decided to volunteer in your kid’s classroom once per quarter – AWESOME! It’s a couple of hours a quarter, you’re an exempt employee, and you’re scheduling it out in advance.⠀
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So here’s the challenge – first, schedule it out on your calendar and actually name it what it is – NOT “Private Appointment”. Put it right there in the title, “Volunteering in Madison’s classroom”.⠀
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You don’t have to bring it up to everyone or make a big scene, but DO NOT hide it. This simple act of being honest on your calendar, a calendar I hope you share with your team, empowers your team to be visible with their work/life integration journey as well. That is POWERFUL.⠀
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Tell me, do you share or hide your normal life on your work calendar? Why or why not?⠀
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HAPPY NEW DECADE! Welcome to the roarin’ 20’s

HAPPY NEW DECADE! Welcome to the roarin’ 20’s y’all. Sugarface and I have some work to do if we’re gonna top last year!⠀
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What’s your biggest dream for this decade??⠀
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#ladiesleadingladies #leadership #womeninleadership #happynewyear #nye2019 #newdecade #bestdecadeever #leadingauthentically

What a freaking AMAZING year. That was definitely

What a freaking AMAZING year. That was definitely a great way to end out a decade.⠀
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New career, amazing speaking engagements, finally finding my way of healthy, date nights with the husband, building things with momma, getting published by @HBO, and the cutest surprise ever from @airbnb.⠀
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What was your biggest highlight to end out the decade??⠀
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So we’ve been talking all about things you can d

So we’ve been talking all about things you can do to create your own work/life integration – but as a leader you’ve got to take that work to the next level by BEING VISIBLE.⠀
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There are so many of us leaders that work hard on our own integration but hide it from our teams. We hide it for many reasons – maybe we want to compartmentalize our work and our personal life, maybe we’re scared of judgement from our teams or peers, and maybe we’re worried that others will think we’re “lazy” because we want an integrated life.⠀
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Nobody said it was easy, y’all. Honestly, there are very few easy things about being a leader. As a leader though, you have to LEAD. And leading often means that you have to start things all on your own to create that positive, engaging work culture we’re all striving for. Doing things alone is scary. We’re going to push through that dang fear.⠀
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Check out today’s #MONDAYMAGIC post on the blog for more. Link in our bio. Then come right back over here and tell us - what’s the one thing you’re going to change to better support work/life integration in your workplace?⠀
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#ladiesleadingladies #leadership #womeninleadership #leadershipdevelopment #worklifebalance #worklifeintegration #leadingauthentically

Okay, this one is key if you’re the type with a

Okay, this one is key if you’re the type with a mind that starts running as soon as you hit the pillow. Keep a journal by your bed and before you go to sleep, set your priorities for the next day. Before I lay down I write down my top three priorities for the next day. What needs to get done? What meetings do I have to prep for? Any major deadlines coming up?
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I keep it to three priorities on purpose. First, this isn’t the time to just redo your never ending to-do list, that doesn’t help you get to sleep.
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Second, that never ending to-do list is actually de-motivating when you’re never able to finish it. So instead I focus on the top three things that need to be done AND can realistically get done. It helps me lay my head down that day knowing I moved my priorities along.
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This simple task each night helps me wind down from my day and know how I’m going to start the next one. I don’t have to worry as my head hits the pillow because I know what’s on deck.
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How do you wind down and then gear up for your next day?
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If you haven’t started meditating – seriously

If you haven’t started meditating – seriously it’s time to start. I know it can feel cheesy before you get into it, but it’s the real deal. What’s funny is that I notice meditation’s effects when I’m NOT meditating. When I get out of my habit I start snapping quicker, feeling stressed more often, and have a harder time staying in that positive space.
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The best part about this habit? Just 5 minutes a day is more than enough. And just like gratitude, it changes the brain for the better. You’ll reduce stress and increase your ability to focus.
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I have never been able to get into just freeform meditation, instead I use guided meditations through Simple Habit (an app on your phone). There are many apps out there, but this is the one I’ve liked best. I pick a series based on gratitude, or anxiety, or whatever I’m feeling that day and pick a meditation based on how much time I have. As little as 5 minutes and I’m feeling pretty darn good.
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Have you tried meditation yet? What’s your experience been?
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#ladiesleadingladies #leadingauthentically #womeninleadership #leadership #meditation #simplehabit #mindfulness #mindfulleaders #selfcare #selfcarehacks

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