It’s November: Here Are 5 Things Leaders Say No To and Don’t Do

The Women in the Arena

Here’s your sign to change things up and transform your approach to leadership and success.

In this episode, Paige reflects on her fascination with successful individuals and how it influenced her goals, while realizing the missing piece—understanding the things they deliberately avoid.

The first item on her list underscores the importance of prioritizing well-being, reminding us that our health, both mental and physical, is the foundation for any successful journey. Next, Paige explores the idea that leaders don't fear being too much, understanding that the worst response they can receive is "no." The episode continues by highlighting how the environment and the people we surround ourselves with can significantly impact our willpower and motivation.

This episode isn't your typical checklist of do's and don'ts. It offers the opportunity to reimagine your journey towards a more successful and fulfilling life, where the sky's the limit.

Takeaways:

1. The worst response you get from people is “no,” so just ask without fear.

2. Having the courage to change your environment can greatly influence your willpower and motivation. Surrounding yourself with supportive and like-minded individuals can provide the necessary encouragement and inspiration to achieve your goals.

3. True leaders ask for help.

In this episode:

[0:53] Paige opens the episode with a little anecdote of her listening to a podcast featuring Ariana Huffington of the Huffington Post. She shares how her obsession with hearing from successful people has influenced her goals but there’s one thing she missed.

[2:18] Paige drops the first “don’t” for the episode. She talks about maintaining one’s well-being and recounts one of the recent conversations she had with a client who was going through a tough time.

[3:50] Paige gives away the second thing leaders say no to. She shares this one thing she always reminds herself of when having thoughts of fear in her business–the worst thing people can tell her is “no.”

[6:09] Paige talks about how leaders don’t spend their time and energy sharing their plans to people who don’t get them. She emphasizes how one’s environment can be impactful to their willpower.

[8:16] Paige wraps up the episode with two more things that leaders don’t do. She delves into acknowledging little wins while working towards the greater goals and how leaders are those who know when to ask for help.

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Quotes

1. “The worst thing that somebody can tell me is no, if no is the worst thing that somebody can tell me, I'm gonna survive and it's going to be OK.” - Paige Rene, Host

2. “Leaders don't stay small and quiet for fear of being too much or being too annoying or whatever the case may be.” - Paige Rene, Host

3. “Your willpower is never going to be stronger than your environment…you have to create an environment that's gonna support your goals, that's gonna make your goals obvious and that is going to help support them whenever your willpower falls short, which it inevitably will.” - Paige Rene, Host