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S. Renee Smith

@SRenee

Innovative strategic thinker ⇒ Bold business leader ⇒ Transformative executive coach ⇒ Architect of employee development programs ⇒ People Leader

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Joined August 2008
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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: How to Erode of Trust During Simple Business Interactions linkedin.com/pulse/how-erode… via @LinkedIn
How to Erode of Trust During Simple Business Interactions

How to Erode of Trust During Simple Business Interactions

Publishing a book isn’t a solo act. It takes a team — editors, proofreaders, cover designers, interior layout designers — each playing a vital role in shaping the final product.

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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Don’t Wait Until You’re Pushed Out: 3 Ways to Prepare for What’s Next linkedin.com/pulse/dont-wait… via @LinkedIn #leadership #branding #CareerAdvice
Don’t Wait Until You’re Pushed Out: 3 Ways to Prepare for What’s Next

Don’t Wait Until You’re Pushed Out: 3 Ways to Prepare for What’s Next

Let’s be honest: you’re not behind. But you’re not quite ahead, either.

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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Living in the Middle: Finding Peace Between Purpose and Position linkedin.com/pulse/living-mi… via @LinkedIn
Living in the Middle: Finding Peace Between Purpose and Position

Living in the Middle: Finding Peace Between Purpose and Position

For the last year, I’ve been living in the middle. Not at the bottom.

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I met this stranger on a flight from Atlanta to DC. We struck up a conversation about #politics, #religion, and #life. I had my 'Go Further with God' manuscript, planning to edit, but I believe God had other plans. After reading some of it, here's his response. #divineencounter
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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Stop Blaming the Loudest Voice in the Room linkedin.com/pulse/stop-blam… via @LinkedIn
Stop Blaming the Loudest Voice in the Room

Stop Blaming the Loudest Voice in the Room

There’s a growing narrative floating around professional circles: “Don’t pay attention to the loudest person in the room. The quiet one holds the best idea.

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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Stuck, Spent, and Still in Charge: How to Lead Without Eroding Your Brand linkedin.com/pulse/stuck-spe… via @LinkedIn

Stuck, Spent, and Still in Charge: How to Lead Without Eroding Your Brand

A Live in What’s Next Perspective on Trust, Burnout, and Professional Renewal By S. Renee Smith Burnout doesn’t always come with warning signs.

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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Let’s Discover What’s Next Together linkedin.com/pulse/lets-disc… via @LinkedIn

Let’s Discover What’s Next Together

Have you ever outgrown a version of yourself but didn’t realize it until much later? That’s where I’ve been. For several months, I’ve been sitting in the quiet space between what was and what’s next,...

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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: 7 Hurdles to Leadership Success linkedin.com/pulse/7-hurdles… via @LinkedIn #LeadershipDevelopment #executivedevelopment #executivecoaching #sreneesmith

7 Hurdles to Leadership Success

I’ve detected seven hurdles based on data I have collected coaching thousands of people whose backgrounds range from Ivy League educated turned CEOs to executives who run massive global divisions to...

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Public Speaking: Communicate with Confidence, Engage for Connection

Stepping up to the microphone, I felt a rush of excitement mixed with anxiety. Despite months of preparation, my mind went completely blank as I opened my mouth to greet the audience of around 350...

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2 Questions Everyone Is Asking ABout You

Recently, I had an intriguing conversation with a senior leader about image. Her take on the subject was clear: I don’t feel comfortable with people who are too polished.

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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Workplace Civility: Lessons from the Political Arena linkedin.com/pulse/workplace… via @LinkedIn

Workplace Civility: Lessons from the Political Arena

If you've ever experienced bullying or being forced out of your job, watching recent events with President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party may have been triggering or, at the very least, made you...

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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: BALANCE PEOPLE WITH BUSINESS: THE KEY TO EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP SUCCESS linkedin.com/pulse/balance-p… via @LinkedIn

BALANCE PEOPLE WITH BUSINESS: THE KEY TO EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP SUCCESS

As an executive coach and senior leader, I have seen the unfavorable impact executives have on their team when they fail to adjust their personal preferences and leadership behaviors according to...

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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Bridge Generational Divides with RESPECT linkedin.com/pulse/bridge-ge… via @LinkedIn

Bridge Generational Divides with RESPECT

Last year, Forbes brought forth a pertinent question: Can 5 Generations Co-Exist in the Workplace? The article shed light on the diverse mindsets and expectations at the core of discord within the...

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Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Networking Secrets: Turn 'No' into 'Yes' linkedin.com/pulse/networkin… via @LinkedIn #networking #LeadershipDevelopment #branding

Networking Secrets: Turn 'No' into 'Yes'

In business, engaging in a Google search of attendees slated for a meeting to familiarize yourself with who will be in the room and what may be important to them is a fundamental skill developed by...

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To cultivate a positive work culture and foster psychological safety, why not step out of your comfort zone today? #inclusive #Shrm #workplace #WorkplaceSafety
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Have you seen #Rustin on @netflix? Embrace the power of history, truth, & enlightenment. It’s a journey that’ll awaken your spirit to a deeper understanding of the March on Washington. @BarackObama, @MichelleObama, #Inspiration #Awareness #Netflix #HigherGround
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When your confidence takes over, the world around you shifts. You feel a deep alignment with your purpose and timing. External opinions fade away as you focus on your calling. Gratitude fills your heart for those who support you, and even for those who don't. #trustyourself
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Exploring the Concept of Bringing Your Whole Self to Work youtu.be/U-DDHVMAJVU?feature… via @YouTube #workplace #SHRM #selfawareness
Exploring the Concept of Bringing Your Whole Self to Work

Exploring the Concept of Bringing Your Whole Self to Work

Do you believe you can bring your whole self to work? What does it ...

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While on the set of Beloved, I took a chance and called @Oprah's name. I ran up the hill to greet her. She invited me into her personal space, put her arms around me, and whispered, “You’re going to be okay. You’re going to do well.” #BelieveInYourself #takerisks #liveyourbrand
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Attitude: Understanding the Root of Positive and Negative Behaviors youtu.be/nyJeftiJ2Wg?feature… via @YouTube #attitude #LeadershipDevelopment #executivedevelopment

Attitude: Understanding the Root of Positive and Negative Behaviors

In less than 60 seconds S. Renee gets to the root cause of ATTITUDE...

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