Whether we receive negative or positive feedback about our performance, chances are big that we internalize those comments and turn them into part of the stories we tell ourselves about who we are. This is true for little kids, teens, and young adults, for everyone. Negativity will make us doubt our skills and capabilities, just as positivity can be encouraging to keep going and help us grow. As leaders, we hold an enormous responsibility in our hands; we have the power, sort of speak, to either encourage our employees to work on their strengths and help them become better or make them wither with negativity. In today's episode, we delve into a different side of overthinking, which is listening too much to what others say about us. We talk about the influence other people's words have on us and how they can become part of the stories in our heads. I share two stories that marked my childhood in both ways, their effects on my personal and professional development and what they helped me realize with time. We will also explore our role and responsibilities as leaders in this capacity and the importance of one-on-one meetings to help our team members become better and grow. In This Episode, You Will Learn:About the weight of other people's words in our minds (3:05)The power of positive reinforcement and how it can help us believe in our capabilities (4:44)The difference surrounding ourselves with the right people can make, and how to be that people as leaders (6:40)Deciding whether we want to be an encouraging force in people's lives, or that one person that puts others down (8:56)We are the creators of our heads' playlist (9:56)The impact of clear communication in our teams' growth and development (15:13)Resources:Quote: Henry Ford - "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't - you're right."Quote: Jon Acuff - "If you listen to any thought long enough, it becomes part of your personal playlist."Book: Jon Acuff - Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to OverthinkingCoaching with Clint Consultation Call - Book HereDownload my free One-on-One Transformation toolLet's Connect!WebsiteLinkedInInstagram FacebookEmail: clint@flavorofleadership.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.