To understand our strengths, we must be vulnerable to recognize our weaknesses. Today on the podcast, CANDOR Founder and CEO, Tish Squillaro joins me to discuss the seven emotions. Specifically, we tap into three steps for leaders to overcome thoughts of insecurity.

Dive in:

3:00 About Tish and intro to seven emotions of HeadTrash.  

07:00 The emotion of guilt.

09:30 Which emotion is most prevalent in leaders? Insecurity. “Leaders should be vulnerable to understanding their strengths vs weaknesses.” Tish talks imposter syndrome and confidence. 

14:00 Three steps for leaders to overcome insecurity. Tish says to get comfortable with what you’re good at. Make a list of what you’re proud of. Stop comparing yourself. Learn how to accept a compliment. 

17:00 Brandon and Tish discuss the importance of team chemistry.

21:00 “Anger is reactive.” Tish explains more of the seven HeadTrash emotions.

24:30 The invisible zipper.

26:30 Everything feels urgent. “Doing something in urgency = sloppy.” – Tish 

29:00 When are we too confident? Who’s doing all the talking? “Sometimes the best decisions come from listening.” – Tish 

33:00 Tish’s life hack: “Don’t react.” When we react, there is no clear thought process. This can result in hurt feelings.

35:30  The importance of self awareness. “If you know more about yourself, you’ll impact others in a more positive way.” – Tish 

Show Resources:

  • Which of the seven emotions impact you most? Find out with Tish’s HeadTrash index.
  • Avoid making messy decisions fueled by urgency with my book, The Hot Sauce Principle.
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