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197 The One Where We Learn How To Be A Badass Leader

Published: June 4, 2021, 5 a.m.

When it comes to unorthodox leadership wisdom, look no further than my guest today,\xa0Michelle Reines.

\xa0Michelle Reines is a speaker, author of the book \u201cFrom Bad\xa0To\xa0Badass Leader: 12 Leadership Lessons\u201d, executive coach, entrepreneur, founder of MDR Coaching & Counseling, Inc, and creator of the unconventional Badass Leader Brand.\xa0

\xa0Early in Michelle\u2019s leadership journey, she was an absolute Ass as a boss, oblivious to the impact she was having on people! Perhaps, like many of you, she didn\u2019t understand how to lead.\xa0\xa0

\xa0Today\u2019s episode is full of Michelle\u2019s thrills of victories and agonies of defeat, with the goal of helping you to unlock the art of leading like a Badass!\xa0\xa0

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Michelle Reines\u2019\xa012 Leadership Lessons:\xa0

Lesson 1. Don\u2019t Be\xa0An\xa0Ass\xa0

Lesson 2. Stop, Drop, Take a Selfie\xa0

Lesson 3. Let\u2019s Talk About Trust, Baby\xa0

Lesson 4. Put Your People First\xa0

Lesson 5. Be An Epic Coach\xa0

Lesson 6. Build A Badass Team\xa0

Lesson 7. Create The Struggle\xa0

Lesson 8. Suck It Up, Buttercup\xa0

Lesson 9. Don\u2019t Be\xa0A\xa0Kissass\xa0

Lesson 10. Be A Groupie\xa0For\xa0Your Team\xa0

Lesson 11. Expand Your Tribe\xa0

Lesson 12. Love Somebody Like You\xa0

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Bottom line:\xa0

Because, when you think about it, doesn\u2019t everyone want to be a Badass Leader or at least work for one?\xa0

\xa0Your roadside friend, as you travel from client to client.\xa0\xa0

-Trace\xa0\xa0

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Timestamps:\xa0\xa0

Introducing my favorite Badass Leader, Michelle Reines [6:40]\xa0

Her journey of starting as a bad leader to becoming a Badass Leader [9:15]\xa0

How to recognize the \u201csymptoms\u201d of bad leadership before they become big problems [11:17]\xa0

What to do when you realize you are a bad leader [12:29]\xa0

When teams overcompensate for the bad leadership [14:18]\xa0

Platinum Style Coaching [16:12]\xa0

The Peter Principal [18:00]\xa0

Michelle\u2019s cataclysmic fall from grace, AKA the day the whole team walked out [20:32]\xa0

What are human metrics that should be on your leadership scorecard [24:07]\xa0

The 12 Leadership Lessons in Michelle\u2019s book [29:45]\xa0

Scaling Up\xa0Badass Leader Gift Page [38:08]

Lightning Round Questions [40:43]\xa0

James\u2019 Challenge: \u201cResearch chlorine dioxide.\u201d [47:45]\xa0

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Quotes:\xa0

\u201cBadass is not a bad word, and being a Badass Leader is actually a strength.\u201d - Michelle Reines \xa0

\u201cLeadership is a\xa0choice; it is not a title.\u201d - Michelle Reines\xa0\xa0

\u201cIf your office has a revolving door on it, it\u2019s probably your leadership.\u201d - Michelle Reines \xa0

\u201cIf your time is being spent repetitively solving conflicts, it\u2019s probably a leadership issue.\u201d - Michelle Reines \xa0

\u201cIf your phone is ringing off the hook and you\u2019re constantly dealing with customer complaints, it\u2019s probably a leadership issue.\u201d - Michelle Reines \xa0

\u201cInvest in yourself.\u201d - Michelle Reines \xa0

\u201cIn this day and age, there is no excuse for failing to develop yourself.\u201d - Michelle Reines \xa0

\u201cYou need critical feedback to develop our teams and ourselves.\u201d - Michelle Reines \xa0

\u201dGreat leaders focus on people development.\u201d - Michelle Reines\xa0\xa0

\u201cInstead of making the mistake and assuming you are better than the person in charge, it\u2019s important to manage your ego and ambition and find a way to partner for success instead of competing with the leader.\u201d - Michelle Reines \xa0

\u201cLeadership is a choice, it\u2019s not a title.\u201d - Michelle Reines \xa0

\u201cYou have to prioritize people over performance.\u201d - Michelle Reines \xa0

\u201cGive sugar-free feedback.\u201d - Michelle Reines \xa0

\u201cPeers are partners, not competitors.\u201d - Michelle Reines \xa0

\u201cWe cannot be the best leaders if we are not taking care of ourselves and our families.\u201d - Michelle Reines \xa0

\u201cThere\u2019s nothing more important than spending time with those you love.\u201d - Michelle Reines \xa0

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Connect with Michelle Reines:

Website: badassleader.com

LinkedIn: in/michelledreines