Leading with Purpose: How to Move from Manager to Visionary
Release Date: 03/12/2025
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Leading with Purpose: How to Move from Manager to Visionary
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Welcome back to another episode of "Lead More, Manage Less" with your host, Marilyn Dollar. Today, we're diving into the cold realities of transitioning from a manager to a visionary leader. We know how easy it is to get caught up in the daily grind, being the go-to problem solver. But what if we could transform from being the firefighter to the fire marshal, preventing issues before they ignite and empowering others to extinguish their flames? Marilyn takes us through the inspiring journey of Julie, a senior VP of tech, who went from micromanaging to leading with purpose. In this...
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: How One Leader Got Her Energy Back
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Leadership Spring Cleaning: What to Keep, What to Let Go
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The Best Gift to Yourself: High Performance Living
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Building Better Teams: Your DiSC Guide to High Performance
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Leading Change: Your DiSC Guide to Better Results
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info_outlineWelcome back to another episode of "Lead More, Manage Less" with your host, Marilyn Dollar.
Today, we're diving into the cold realities of transitioning from a manager to a visionary leader. We know how easy it is to get caught up in the daily grind, being the go-to problem solver.
But what if we could transform from being the firefighter to the fire marshal, preventing issues before they ignite and empowering others to extinguish their flames? Marilyn takes us through the inspiring journey of Julie, a senior VP of tech, who went from micromanaging to leading with purpose.
In this episode, Marilyn shares actionable insights on how to shift your mindset, protect your vision, empower your team, and redefine the structure of your meetings. Whether you're navigating a tech company or any industry, these concepts can guide you toward a more strategic and fulfilling leadership role.
Stay tuned to explore how you can make that leap from doing it all to leading with confidence and clarity.