This episode covers one of the most important aspect of leadership that we need to navigate well – change. Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator Kayla Smith joins Adam Bradley to share her experiences leading through change with her team members. Their conversation transitions from how to lead through change to having an end goal of winning through change. You can follow Kayla and her CFA location with these Twitter handles – @chick_gtown & @_kay_sm
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Some teammates don’t listen. Some challenge your authority. Some drain the energy out of the locker room. But real leaders don’t back down, they learn how to lead those who may seem unleadable. Whether you’re a captain, aspiring leader, or just the one who cares the most, you’ll get real strategies – 4 ways to lead challenging teammates, you’ll learn how to bring out the best in players instead of calling out the worst in players, and the critical mindset tools to help you lead through resistance, build trust, and change team culture from the inside out. It’s not about waiting for perfect teammates. It’s about becoming the kind of leader who can handle anyone.
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Most people fear the discomfort of change, but what they don’t realize is that the true pain often lies in staying exactly where they are. In this episode, we unpack the hidden cost of stagnation, the silent erosion of potential and purpose that comes from avoiding growth. You’ll learn why leading others to the valley of despair is actually the motivator that will change the minds of those who overprice comfort and undervalue growth. If you’ve been stuck, hesitant, or playing it safe, this conversation will challenge your mindset and ignite your next move.
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