Criticism stings—but great leaders don’t run from it. In this episode, Janice Elsley explores how to handle feedback with heart, not ego. You’ll learn how to shift from defensiveness to curiosity, separate feedback from identity, and transform even tough conversations into opportunities for meaningful growth. Tune in to turn criticism into one of your greatest leadership superpowers.

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Key Takeaways:

Criticism isn’t an attack—it’s insight. Shift your mindset: feedback is just information to help you grow, not a reflection of your worth.

Pause before reacting. A simple breath can move you from a reactive state into intentional leadership.

Curiosity defuses defensiveness. Ask questions instead of shutting down: “Can you give me an example with kindness?”

Feedback isn’t identity. Learn to separate what you do from who you are—so you can evolve without shame.

Discern what to keep and what to release. Take in what’s useful. Let the rest go with grace.

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Real leadership isn’t measured in quarterly wins—it’s measured in the imprint you leave behind. In this episode, Janice shares the 5 pillars that define a true leadership legacy and how to lead in a way that outlasts your title. leadership legacy, influential leadership, leadership vision, empowering others, integrity in leadership, resilient leadership, heart-centred leadership, long-term leadership impact, legacy mindset, how to be a legacy leader, sustainable leadership, leading with purpose, leadership culture, leadership behaviour

Key Takeaways:

Legacy Starts Now: It’s not about what’s written in your retirement speech—it’s how you show up in the moments that don’t get seen.

The 5 Pillars of Leadership Legacy:

• Vision – Lead with the future in mind.
• Empowerment – Build leaders, not dependents.
• Integrity – Be what you say. Live what you lead.
• Resilience – Stay when it gets uncomfortable.
• Impact – Make people feel seen, safe, and valued.

Influence Outlasts Presence: If your team can’t thrive without you—you’ve built a system, not a legacy. Legacy Is Built in Small Moments: Your consistent actions, not your accolades, create the culture you leave behind.

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Leadership isn't built in boardrooms—it’s built in your habits. In this episode, Janice shares 3 heart-centred habits that will transform how you lead, how your team responds, and how aligned your life feels. No fluff—just real, doable practices for the leader who wants to leave a meaningful mark.

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Key Takeaways:

• Leadership Lives in Habits, Not Hype: Real leaders aren’t shaped by big moments— they're defined by what they practise consistently.
• Calm is Contagious: The 5-Minute Inner Calm Check grounds your energy so you lead with clarity, not chaos.
• Listening Beats Fixing: Influence grows when you stop trying to solve and start being present. Ask, pause, hear.
• Ownership is Power: Owning your role—even when things go sideways—builds trust and elevates team behaviour.
• Small Habits = Big Legacy: You don’t rise to your goals. You rise to your daily rhythm. Build it with heart.

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