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My Circus, My Monkeys

My Circus, My Monkeys

Written by: Anne Brackett
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My Circus, My Monkeys supports supervisors on every level working in education or any field focused on growth and development. Discover how to manage the chaos by learning essential supervisor skills, increasing employee engagement, and using the CliftonStrengths framework to empower you and your team. We’ll dive into the latest research in fields like psychology, sociology, neuroscience, education, and beyond to help you maximize yourself and your team to make an even bigger impact on your students and clients lives. Just as importantly, you’ll improve your own sense of well being as you decrease the chaos and stress and increase the balance in your life.© 2026 My Circus, My Monkeys Economics Management Management & Leadership Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • How to Get Better Outcomes with 80% Less Effort
    Jan 28 2026

    You know too much stress decreases your productivity and your ability to effectively solve problems. Yes, you can focus on stress management to help curb its effect, but what do you do about all the things on your plate? Afterall, it's that increased workload that's contributing to your stress problem. In this episode, you'll learn about a tool that can help you better prioritize, achieve goals, manage your energy, and focus on the right habits, so you can use up to 80% less effort to get even better outcomes.

    If you’re listening to this podcast, you take your role as a leader seriously. You want to be more effective. You want to lead your team to greater success. And you probably want less stress. This podcast has great information and tips to get you started. But if you’re ready for the next step – one that will give you the guidance and structure to take you to the next level of success – Strengths University has you covered.

    We just started the spring cohort of the Supervisor Strengths Institute, but if you’re ready to upgrade your supervisor skills, you can register for the DIY Edition. You’ll get immediate access to the same powerful content that you can move through at your own pace. Get the link to more information and to register HERE - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/DIYInstitute

    Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE.

    Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

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    32 mins
  • The ONE Thing That Will Change 2026 for You
    Jan 14 2026

    When I left you in 2025, I challenged you to do a quick wrap up of the year. Now, I know some of you had zero energy to do any such thing, but in that wrap up, my last question for you to ponder was, "What’s the ONE thing you could upgrade in 2026 that would give you the biggest return on your investment?" In this episode, we’re going to focus on that ONE thing and how you can effectively put that thing into action.

    If you’re listening to this podcast, you take your role as a leader seriously. You want to be more effective. You want to lead your team to greater success. And you probably want less stress. This podcast has great information and tips to get you started. But if you’re ready for the next step – one that will give you the guidance and structure to take you to the next level of success – Strengths University has you covered.

    We just started the spring cohort of the Supervisor Strengths Institute, but if you’re ready to upgrade your supervisor skills, you can register for the DIY Edition. You’ll get immediate access to the same powerful content that you can move through at your own pace. Get the link to more information and to register HERE - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/DIYInstitute

    Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE.

    Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

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    18 mins
  • A Quick Year End Wrap Up in 3, 2, 1
    Dec 17 2025

    As we wrap up 2025, it’s a good idea to take the time to reflect on the year. And if you’re already thinking, nope! I have neither the time nor energy for such pursuits, just hold on to your horses. I’m going to make this as quick and painless for you as possible. The benefit of doing this is a better 2026. The cost of skipping it means 2026 might just be a rerun of 2025. And I don’t think anyone can afford that, so be sure to check out this episode.

    If you’re listening to this podcast, you take your role as a leader seriously. You want to be more effective. You want to lead your team to greater success. And you probably want less stress. This podcast has great information and tips to get you started. But if you’re ready for the next step – one that will give you the guidance and structure to take you to the next level of success – Strengths University has you covered.

    We just started the spring cohort of the Supervisor Strengths Institute, but if you’re ready to upgrade your supervisor skills, you can register for the DIY Edition. You’ll get immediate access to the same powerful content that you can move through at your own pace. Get the link to more information and to register HERE - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/DIYInstitute

    Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE.

    Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

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    8 mins
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