Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
You Don’t Have to Max Out
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You Don’t Have to Max Out accomplishment balanced life be kind to yourself continuous improvement productivity reducing stress rest Jun 16, 2026

Just because you could be doing more doesn’t mean you’re not doing enough as it is. You don’t have to max yourself out to prove that you work hard, that you’re committed to your goals, that you’re a dedicated employee, or anything else. Sometimes it is better to give more of your attention to a smal...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
The Pressure to Have Everything Figured Out
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The Pressure to Have Everything Figured Out building trust competence growth mindset learning professional success skills development taking action Jun 09, 2026

We often are so focused on getting things just right that we can forget about getting started. There’s this pressure to have everything figured out before we even begin, whether it’s starting on a new project, making a career change, or adjusting the company’s marketing strategy. But the idea of hav...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
Words Can’t Undo Actions, but Change Moves You Forward
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Words Can’t Undo Actions, but Change Moves You Forward change management growth and development learn from mistakes personal accountability responsibility Jun 02, 2026

As much as we may sometimes wish that we could hit a redo button and try something again, we cannot avoid the consequences of our actions. No matter how much you regret doing or not doing something, how good your intentions were, or what outside factors played into the outcome, you have to make the ...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
Busy Doesn’t Always Mean Productive
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Busy Doesn’t Always Mean Productive May 26, 2026

We are all very busy, but we’re not always very productive. The reason for this is two-fold: sometimes this is because our focus is on the wrong tasks, and sometimes it’s because the work we do does not produce the results we were hoping for. 

On the surface, being busy and being productive look th...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
Fighting Off Decision Fatigue
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Fighting Off Decision Fatigue decision making mental wellness organizational planning responsibility routine strategic planning structure workload May 19, 2026

Decision fatigue is real, and not only is it emotionally draining, it can also be detrimental to business. Every single day is filled with small decisions that add up, ranging from what to wear and what to eat for lunch all the way to which route to take to the office and which tasks to prioritize f...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
How to Handle Feedback You Didn’t Ask For
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How to Handle Feedback You Didn’t Ask For change management constructive feedback emotional regulation handling feedback improvement open dialogue May 12, 2026

There will be times when someone gives you feedback that you didn’t ask for or want. It is easy to become frustrated when this happens, especially when they notice something that you didn’t. However, feedback is essential to improvement, and the reason someone may not feel receptive to it is because...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
The Truth About Time and Commitment
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The Truth About Time and Commitment commitment control your time follow through personal accountability scheduling time May 05, 2026

We’ve all said it: “I just don’t have the time,” and sometimes that is absolutely true; we don’t have enough time to do everything we want or intend to do. But be honest with yourself, are you using this as an excuse to get out of the things you said you would do? It’s one thing to politely decline ...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
Stop Solving Problems Your Team Should Own
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Stop Solving Problems Your Team Should Own empowerment growth mindset high performing teams leadership advice overcoming obstacles owning the outcome problem solving responsibility Apr 28, 2026

Most leaders get to where they are because they are top performers, and as such, it can be difficult to not step in when their team is struggling. Leaders act as guides for their team, but there is a fine line between helping them and over-helping them, thus hindering the team’s ability to learn and...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
The Long Game of Leadership
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The Long Game of Leadership continuous improvement effective leadership growth mindset leaders are learners leadership development overcoming obstacles practical application Apr 21, 2026

Like most things in life, there is not an overnight hack for becoming an effective leader, especially when it comes to connecting with and influencing others. With how fast-paced society has become, the shortening of attention spans, and the need for instant gratification, people struggle to commit ...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
Building Confidence through Competence
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Building Confidence through Competence accomplishment competence confidence growth and development growth mindset learning preparation skills development Apr 14, 2026

Most people have heard the phrase, “Fake it till you make it,” but how often do we hear people talking about building confidence through competence? It’s not a new concept, but it does require more work than simply acting “as if” you are where you want to be, even if you’re still on the journey. Fak...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
Turning Ideas into Actions
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Turning Ideas into Actions idea generation individual strengths taking action team collaboration team success Apr 07, 2026

Every person has a role to play in the success of the team. There will be things that a person is naturally good at, while they struggle with other things, but that’s where someone else can step in. High-performing teams have figured out how to distribute the workload based on individual strengths. ...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
Change Should Serve a Purpose
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Change Should Serve a Purpose change management employee morale getting buy-in impact introducing change purpose driven Mar 31, 2026

The reason organizations and people make a change is because they want to achieve a different result. They take new action in order to achieve a new outcome because what they are currently doing is not working the way they want. The key to successful change is that it serves a purpose. Don’t just ch...

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