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Each of us is limitless, and self-leadership is where it begins. You can't lead others until you know who you are and what you stand for. As a leader, it is essential to energise mindset, accelerate communication, collaboration, and leadership to lift performance and culture. You should be self-aware and have a clear goal for the adaptive leadership mindset where leaders do the things that really matter & create future leaders.There are skills that you need to have to lead and live a life of purpose, connection and contribution. Empathy is an essential skill, which allows us to see things through the eyes of others. The other is optimism -- appreciating what you have and focusing on what you can do. The last one is curiosity: observing, asking questions, and exploring the things you are curious about.In today’s episode, we have Renee Giarrusso, Founder & CEO RG Dynamics-Limitless Leaders to share with us the key traits of being a limitless leader. Listen to the episode to learn the importance of each skill in detail.TOPICS WE DISCUSSED INCLUDEGetting to Know Renee Giarrusso (05:21)The biggest shift from 16 years ago to now (07:34)Self-leadership (09:40)Important soft skills for leaders (10:33)Gift of empathy, optimism, and curiosity (16:25)The great resignation (17:56)Building self-growth (19:13)Is empathy a learned skill? (20:31)Being present and Increasing self-awareness (22:38)Practicing gratitude (25:21)Optimism versus toxic positivity (28:24)Focus on the headset and the heart set, not the text set (29:51)Top Five Tips for Leaders (30:21)Links and Resources:Reneegiarrusso.com Renee’s LinkedInBook: Gift Mindset: Unwrap the 12 Gifts to lead and live a life of purpose, connection and contributionBook: The Secret Code of Success: 7 Hidden Steps to More Wealth and HappinessConnect With Ally NitschkeMadeformore.com.auConnect with me on LinkedInConnect with me on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelGet our Courageous Conversations Guide