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Lessons - Redefining Leadership and Knowing Your Values | Sarah Gibbons - Creator of The Board Leadership Program

October 10, 2025

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  • True leadership is defined by how one conducts themselves in life, not just by an executive title, emphasizing that 'who you be informs what you do.' 
  • Defining and living by one's core values provides a framework for making decisions that lead to a more empowered and aligned experience, both professionally and personally. 
  • Overcoming emotional reactions and triggers requires 'completion'—a practical exercise focused on owning one's unresolved issues to approach situations with clear leadership rather than emotional baggage. 

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Indeed Tech Hiring Tip
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  • Key Takeaway: Flexibility is a top priority for 73% of tech workers.
  • Summary: Seventy-three percent of tech workers prioritize flexibility, making job postings without remote or flexible options nearly invisible to three out of four candidates. Indeed is highlighted as the top platform for tech job applications, with 86% of U.S. tech professionals having applied there. Companies using Indeed’s tech network saw over four times more relevant applications.
Defining Leadership Through Values
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  • Key Takeaway: Leadership clarity stems from defining and aligning decisions with core personal values.
  • Summary: Real leadership starts with self-awareness and alignment, not authority, and defining core values builds confidence. When decisions are made from values rather than expectations, the experience becomes more aligned with what truly matters to the individual. Listeners are encouraged to define their 5-7 core values to feel more empowered in the workplace and at home.
Handling Emotional Triggers
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  • Key Takeaway: Emotional triggers stem from unresolved personal issues that require ‘completion’ work.
  • Summary: When triggered, the issue belongs to the individual experiencing the reaction, not necessarily the person causing it. A practical tool called ‘completion’ involves writing three letters to express feelings, own responsibility, and acknowledge others. This process helps clear emotional energy so one can approach situations neutrally and return to leadership quickly after falling out of it.
Value Proposition of Coaching
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  • Key Takeaway: Coaching accelerates growth by providing necessary discomfort and unbiased reflection.
  • Summary: People invest in coaching because achieving goals (like deepening connections or increasing impact) requires behaving differently, which inherently involves discomfort. A good coach’s primary value is being willing to say things others won’t, such as reflecting back observations about a client’s way of being or tone. This level of feedback helps clients move past internal roadblocks that prevent them from achieving desired external results.