Most leaders feel called to leadership because they want to serve.

And there are two warped ideas about what service means that I have seen adopted, then weaponized against leaders themselves, the teams they work with, and the companies they work within.

Those two ideas are that service is the same thing as pleasing. And that service is the same thing as sacrifice.

Any trace of these two things in your service definition is dangerous.

Today on the podcast, we’re talking about why this is, and what to do about it.

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Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored Photograph by Vivian Johnson Design by Deena Rutter This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Last week, we talked about bringing purpose to our roles as leaders, and today, we’re diving into one specific aspect of purpose: significance.

We’re going to break down two types of significance — the significance of each of your team members, and the significance of each role on your team.

When you have a deep understanding of significance, it shows — your team feels it, even if you never mention it explicitly.

And I’ll share tips for applying this concept immediately.

Thanks for listening.

Hungry for more of the things we talk about on this podcast? Visit mimigordon.com to find articles, classes, and other resources. Or to schedule a free 60-minute consultation to talk about working with me as your coach. You can also find me on Instagram @mimigordoncoaching.

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Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored Photograph by Vivian Johnson Design by Deena Rutter This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Humans love purpose. We crave it. We want a connection to meaning in our lives and in our work.

Having purpose makes us go farther by lightening our steps on the journey — this is true of individuals and of teams. And leaders are purpose torchbearers.

Today on the podcast, I’m sharing what it means to lead with purpose and how to bring purpose into your daily work with your team.

Thanks for listening.

Hungry for more of the things we talk about on this podcast? Visit mimigordon.com to find articles, classes, and other resources. Or to schedule a free 60-minute consultation to talk about working with me as your coach. You can also find me on Instagram @mimigordoncoaching.

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Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored Photograph by Vivian Johnson Design by Deena Rutter This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm