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Published Aug 16, 2024

The Power of Leadership - Teri Schmidt - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode # 070

Executive and Leadership Coach Teri Schmidt delves into the endurance mindset crucial for effective leadership, sharing her "Ground, Grow, Give" model and offering insights on navigating role transitions, empowering others, and balancing professional and personal values to prevent burnout.
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  • Ironman Influence

    shares how her Ironman training has profoundly influenced her personal growth and leadership mindset. She emphasizes the importance of community support and family involvement, turning her training into a family project called "Project Becoming Our Best," which included volunteering and community service 1. This experience taught her children the value of helping others and reinforced the idea that everyone needs support at some point 2.

    It's not just in the activity of volunteering. They do volunteer in their community. But I think more the mindset of there are people in our community who are in need, and we are all going to be in need at some point.

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    This mindset has continued to shape their perspectives and actions, illustrating the lasting impact of intentional community engagement.

       

    Intentional Discomfort

    The concept of intentional discomfort is central to Teri's coaching philosophy. She believes that embracing discomfort strategically can lead to significant personal and professional growth 3. By helping her clients recognize their strengths and align their actions with their true selves, she enables them to overcome burnout and achieve their goals.

    Now that I see that my directness is not something that I have to shy away from, but I can use it effectively with my team, I feel liberated.

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    This approach has empowered many women to embrace their unique qualities and lead more effectively.

       

    Leadership Model

    Teri's leadership development model, "Ground, Grow, Give," is a structured approach to cultivating effective leaders. It begins with grounding oneself in personal strengths and values, followed by skill growth, and culminates in purposeful giving 2. This model aligns with her endurance mindset, emphasizing the importance of intentional choices and meaningful goals.

    The model is ground, grow, give. And it starts with grounding yourself and your strengths and values, figuring out what type of leader you want to be, and then growing those skills that need to be developed for you to be the most effective leader.

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    By guiding leaders through these phases, Teri helps them navigate challenges and make a positive impact.

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