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Is it really possible to create a way of working based on love not fear? Yes. It’s not only possible. It’s essential. Learn more from this collection of more than 100 posts to inspire and guide you.

Remembering You
Loving Leaders Renée Smith Loving Leaders Renée Smith

Remembering You

Sometimes we think we need to show up in grandiose ways, with something profound to say or some big offer. Those have their place and time. But we also give so much encouragement by just being present for each other.

 The simple act of saying, “I was thinking of you,” or, “Saw this and thought of you,” or “Love what you shared,” or something similar lets people know they are seen.

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When You Are At the Edge…
Loving Leaders Renée Smith Loving Leaders Renée Smith

When You Are At the Edge…

Life has a way of continually bringing us to our edge. Sometimes it's our personal edge. Sometimes it's our professional edge. Most of us try to avoid spending too much time at the edge where we feel unsafe. But like I said, life consistently takes us back to that precipice of our fear.

 And then what? 

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Need time? Aim for Good Enough
Loving Leaders, Time Management Renée Smith Loving Leaders, Time Management Renée Smith

Need time? Aim for Good Enough

As a recovering perfectionist, it's hard for me to aim for “good enough." Afterall, I love excellence! I've been rewarded my entire life for excellence. I take great pleasure in something being done to a super high standard.

But that comes with the costs of time, energy, and resources. And sometimes it comes at the cost of being overwhelmed and not doing anything at all, paralyzed by perfection and not having enough time to get to that standard. Loving Leader, there's another way.

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