< Back The Drama Distraction Are you leading or getting lost in office politics? Drama Is a Leadership Distraction You Can't Afford The best leaders don't manage gossip - they eliminate it. If your day is filled with: Office politics that take priority over real work Passive-aggressive team conflicts Constant damage control ... then drama is draining your leadership energy. Here's how to stop the cycle: Set a zero-tolerance policy for unproductive conflicts. Train your team to communicate openly & address issues directly. Refocus energy on performance, not politics. Want to take back control? Watch this 1-minute leadership insight. [insert clip] [insert time mastery 2.0 assessment link] Previous Next

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< Back Time Metabolism Aligning Your Energy with Your Most Important Work How Time Metabolism Can Change the Way You Work Most leaders plan their time - but not their energy. If you've ever felt drained during important meetings or too exhausted to focus in the afternoon, you're experiencing a mismatch between your schedule and your energy levels. This is where Time Metabolism comes in. What is Time Metabolism? Your body and mind don't operate at the same intensity all day. Energy levels naturally rise and fall, and if you don't schedule tasks accordingly, you're constantly working against yourself. How to Optimize Your Time Metabolism: Track your peak energy hours. When do you feel most alert and engaged? Schedule your highest-priority work during those hours. Save routine tasks for your low-energy times. Responding to emails or data entry shouldn't take up your best focus hours. Use movement & breaks to rest energy. Small Adjustments - like stepping away from screens or getting outside - help recharge your focus. Want to work smarter instead of harder? Watch this 1-minute breakdown clip. [insert clip] Previous Next

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Kimberly Eakin Earns TED Certification to Elevate Client Success with Cortex < Back Kathlynn Stone Dec 16, 2024 Kimberly Eakin, a valued Mentor and Coach on the Cortex team, has achieved certification in The Empowerment Dynamic (TED*) Cortex Leadership Consulting is proud to announce that Kimberly Eakin , a valued Mentor and Coach on the Cortex team, has achieved certification in The Empowerment Dynamic (TED*) framework. Completing an intensive 10-week course with The Center for The Empowerment Dynamic, Kimberly is now certified to guide leaders and teams from reactive behaviors to intentional, empowering actions using this proven methodology. At Cortex, we are dedicated to staying at the forefront of leadership and team development. This certification underscores our commitment to investing in the professional growth of our team members, ensuring every coaching engagement is impactful, tailored, and results-driven. Kimberly’s achievement further strengthens Cortex’s ability to help clients thrive in dynamic and challenging environments. Lynda Foster, Founder and CEO of Cortex Leadership Consulting, highlighted Kimberly's exceptional commitment to professional growth and the impact it has on clients, stating: “Kimberly, a cornerstone of Cortex for nearly 14 years, continues to elevate client success through her dedication to continuous learning—this certification adds yet another tool to her coaching toolkit to drive even faster results." The Coaching with TED Foundations course emphasizes integrating key principles of The Empowerment Dynamic into coaching practices. Participants learn to embody the roles of Creator, Challenger, and Coach, enabling clients to transform drama into empowerment and achieve sustainable growth. Kimberly described the program as transformative, sharing: "This impactful training equipped me with the tools to help leaders and teams shift from reactive behaviors to intentional, empowering actions. By mastering the 5-step process of Awareness, Pause, Focus, Respond, and Sustain, I am prepared to guide our clients in navigating challenges with clarity and fostering stronger, more effective relationships." Through Kimberly's certification, Cortex further deepens its commitment to empowering leaders and teams, fostering a culture of growth, respect, and resilience. For more information on how Cortex Leadership Consulting can support your organization’s development through innovative coaching strategies, please visit cortexleadershipconsulting.com . Previous Next

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< Back The Productivity Myth Why Overloaded Leaders Lose Their Edge The Productivity Myth That's Stealing Your Leadership Edge Busy leaders often feel the least effective. Here's why. Leadership isn't about how much you do - it's about how much you impact. If you're constantly... Multitasking instead of deep working Saying yes to everything instead of focusing on key priorities Feeling exhausted but seeing little progress ... then you're trapped in The Productivity Myth. How to fix it: Prioritize impact over effort. Not every task deserves your time. Use time-blocking & batching. Protect deep work time like your calendar depends on it (because it does). Cut what's unnecessary. If a task doesn't drive results, it's a distraction. Want to shift from busy to impactful? Watch this quick breakdown. [insert clip] [insert time mastery 2.0 assessment link] Previous Next

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