Today, we continue our conversation with Elizabeth Lotardo.

Elizabeth Lotardo is a consultant, writer, and training creator who helps organizations drive emotional engagement. Her new book, Leading Yourself, is about creating meaning, joy, and opportunities at work, even if your job isn’t perfect. You’ll learn how to find more meaning in your role, quiet fear or anxiety about the future, and create opportunities that enable you to do your best work. At McLeod & More Inc, I'm the VP of Client Services, working with clients like Salesforce, DraftKings, Hilton, and numerous Berkshire Hathaway organizations. She’s designed programs for senior leaders, frontline managers, and entry-level teammates that enable everyone to create more purpose-driven work experiences. She is also the co-author of Selling with Noble Purpose and writes for Harvard Business Review.

In this second part of our conversation, we dive deeper into the practical application of self-leadership principles. Elizabeth reveals how to strike the balance between taking responsibility without over-apologizing, the critical importance of managing energy alongside time, and why sometimes "phoning it in" is actually a strategic choice.

Key topics include:

How to take responsibility for failures without diminishing your confidence through over-apologizing
Practical strategies for managing energy drivers and sappers in your daily work
Why "phoning it in" strategically helps high achievers avoid burnout and maintain focus
The shift from servant leadership to purpose-driven leadership in modern workplaces
Implementing Amazon's "disagree and commit" principle for better team dynamics
A three-part framework for effective feedback: timing, strength, and scope
Coach K's "next play" philosophy for moving forward after success or failure
Breaking cycles of negativity and workplace burnout through controllable actions

Whether you're struggling with perfectionism, managing a demanding workload, or looking to build stronger workplace relationships, Elizabeth's insights provide actionable strategies for leading yourself more effectively while creating positive impact for your team and organization.

Elizabeth’s Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethlotardo/

Elizabeth’s Website:https://www.elizabethlotardo.com/

Elizabeth's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Yourself-Meaning-Opportunities-Already/dp/1394238703

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Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com

Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/

Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:25) Tip: Taking Responsibility Without Over-Apologizing

(03:00) Tool: Managing Energy Drivers and Sappers Effectively

(05:25) Technique: Strategic "Phoning It In" for High Achievers

(08:30) Tip: Becoming Invaluable Instead of Indispensable

(10:30) Tool: Purpose-Driven vs Servant Leadership Models

(12:50) Technique: Implementing "Disagree and Commit" Principles

(16:05) Tip: Three-Part Feedback Framework: Timing, Strength, Scope

(19:40) Tool: Coach K's "Next Play" Philosophy

(22:25) Technique: Setting Clear Expectations as New Leaders

(24:40) Tip: Breaking Negativity Cycles Through Controllable Actions

(27:39) Conclusion

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