Meeting Myself Again After Corporate with Mafe Salazar
Leadership Beyond the Title
📜 Summary In this episode of Leadership Beyond the Title, TaSheena Braxton interviews Mafe, a podcast manager and former accountant, who shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship. Mafe discusses her desire for freedom, the challenges of navigating corporate spaces as a woman of color, and the importance of understanding one's value. She reflects on her immigrant experience and how it has shaped her perspective, emphasizing the need to run towards one's true self and aspirations. The conversation concludes with insights on leadership beyond traditional titles and the...
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The Mistake Cycle: Helping You To Recover & Reframe Mistakes in your Career
Leadership Beyond the Title
📜 Summary In this episode of Leadership Beyond the Title, TaSheena Braxton explores the fear of making mistakes in leadership, particularly for marginalized individuals. She discusses how perfectionism and societal pressures can hinder growth and innovation. By reframing mistakes as experiments, leaders can foster a culture of psychological safety and engagement. TaSheena introduces the 'Mistake Cycle,' a six-step process to navigate mistakes effectively, emphasizing the importance of reflection and recovery in personal and professional development. 💎 Gems Leadership goes beyond...
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Why Your Team Needs A Detox
Leadership Beyond the Title
📜 Summary In this episode of Leadership Beyond the Title, TaSheena Braxton explores the concept of team detox, emphasizing the importance of clearing old habits and unspoken rules that hinder team performance. She discusses how misalignment and unclear goals contribute to project failures and disengagement, and offers practical strategies for fostering alignment, establishing clear outcomes, and implementing regular retrospectives to enhance team dynamics and productivity. 💎 Gems Most teams fail due to unresolved buildup. Teams need regular detoxes to clear old habits....
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Stop Telling Your Team to Trust You—Earn It Instead
Leadership Beyond the Title
📜 Summary In this episode of Leadership Beyond the Title, TaSheena Braxton explores the critical role of trust in leadership. She emphasizes that trust is not merely about words but is built through consistent actions and creating safe environments for team members. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding cultural and power dynamics, making implicit expectations explicit, and practicing trust daily. TaSheena provides actionable insights for leaders to foster trust within their teams, highlighting that true leadership goes beyond titles and is rooted in genuine...
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Stop Trying to Fix Decision-Making With Frameworks
Leadership Beyond the Title
📜 Summary In this episode of Leadership Beyond the Title, TaSheena Braxton explores the complexities of decision-making within teams, emphasizing that the root issues often lie in identity, trust, and power dynamics rather than merely in frameworks or processes. She discusses the importance of understanding the psychological safety of team environments and how biases can affect decision-making authority. TaSheena encourages leaders to reflect on their assumptions about decision-making and to foster a culture of learning and trust to enhance team effectiveness. 💎 Gems ...
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The Leadership Skill No One Talks About: Letting Go
Leadership Beyond the Title
📜 Summary In this episode of Leadership Beyond the Title, TaSheena Braxton shares her personal journey of navigating change and the importance of letting go as a leadership skill. She reflects on her experiences as a mother, the challenges of allowing her children to grow and make their own decisions, and how these moments have shaped her understanding of trust and resilience in leadership. TaSheena emphasizes that true leadership involves releasing control and trusting the process, allowing for personal growth and the development of those we lead. The episode encourages listeners to...
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Build Your Relationship Capital for Career Growth
Leadership Beyond the Title
📜 Summary In this episode of Leadership Beyond the Title, TaSheena Braxton discusses the importance of visibility and relationships for women of color in leadership roles. She emphasizes that hard work alone is not sufficient for career advancement and that building relationship capital through meaningful relationships is crucial. The episode explores the concept of relationship capital, the significance of trust and communication, and introduces the 'relationship triangle' consisting of mentors, sponsors, and peers. TaSheena provides actionable steps for listeners to enhance their...
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How to Effectively Communicate Your Impact At Work
Leadership Beyond the Title
📜 Summary In this episode of Leadership Beyond the Title, TaSheena Braxton discusses the challenges women of color face in the workplace, particularly regarding recognition and communication of their impact. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling as a leadership tool and introduces her Storytelling for Impact Framework, which provides a structured approach to effectively communicate one's contributions and experiences. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to reflect on their own stories and how they can articulate their value in professional settings. 💎...
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How To Grow Your Leadership as a Mentor
Leadership Beyond the Title
📜 Summary In this episode of Leadership Beyond the Title, host TaSheena Braxton explores the concept of leadership beyond traditional titles and promotions, particularly for women of color. She emphasizes that leadership is not solely about climbing the corporate ladder but can also be expressed through mentorship and influence. TaSheena shares personal experiences and practical strategies for stepping into leadership roles without formal titles, highlighting the importance of visibility, mentorship, and being proactive in seeking opportunities to lead and support others. 💎 Gems ...
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BONUS: MIC DROP - How To Get More Done Without Working Overtime
Leadership Beyond the Title
📜 Summary In this episode of Mic Drop, TaSheena Braxton shares powerful leadership lessons aimed at women of color, focusing on how to achieve more without working overtime. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing tasks, effective time management, and the necessity of recovery time to maintain productivity and well-being. TaSheena encourages listeners to set clear boundaries and communicate effectively to avoid burnout and lead authentically. 💎 Gems Do less better; not everything deserves your full energy. Focus on the top three priorities each day. Time block to group...
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In this episode of Leadership Beyond the Title, TaSheena Braxton discusses the importance of finding your career niche, especially in the context of navigating layoffs and career transitions. She shares her personal experiences with being laid off and how she prepared for her career shifts. TaSheena emphasizes the universal challenges many face in their careers, such as questioning self-worth and seeking permission, and how identifying a career niche can help individuals stand out and build a personal brand. She concludes with actionable homework for listeners to discover their own career niches.
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- Career transitions can be challenging, especially after layoffs.
- Preparation and mindset are crucial during career shifts.
- Losing a job title can impact one's sense of identity.
- Coaching can help individuals recognize blind spots in their careers.
- Finding a career niche helps in establishing a personal brand.
- Multitasking can hinder productivity and focus.
- Niching down can lead to deeper expertise and visibility.
- Identifying a niche can align opportunities with personal strengths.
- Asking the right questions can help uncover your career niche.
📖 Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Leadership Beyond the Title
01:59 Navigating Career Transitions and Layoffs
08:12 The Importance of Finding Your Career Niche
18:04 Homework: Discovering Your Career Niche
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