Good leaders are clear about the direction they are going. Great leaders can communicate that direction to their team. They understand pivoting takes time. Lori Michele Leavitt shares with Kevin that clarity in direction, strategy, or change has two parts: to get clear and to be clear. It is important to stop and understand what is happening. Once we realize our fears, we can understand the fears of our team and create a message that will inspire them. Key Points Lori Michele Leavitt discusses the importance of the pause. She defines clarity and shares tips to become clearer. She talks about how clarity can relate to a pivot or momentum. Meet Lori Name: Lori Michele Leavitt Her Story: Lori Michele Leavitt is the author of Pivot to Clarity: Get Clear, for You. Be Clear, for Others. This book is part of the "Orchestrating Extraordinary Momentum" (The Pivot) Series. Her first book was entitled The Pivot, which stressed that great leaders don't expect all in their organization to turn on a dime with control or commands. She is the founder and president of Abrige Corp., which offers the Aligned Momentum (A.M.)® leadership operating system to help managers lead better. Worth Mentioning: Lori speaks globally on catalyzing momentum, leading, pivoting, and workplace culture change. When she's not writing in one of her favorite get‐away locations, she's supporting the orchestration of Pivots, decision‐making, and judgment calls for business leaders and their teams around the world. Her favorite role is as Emily's Mom. https://linkedin.com/in/lorimicheleleavitt https://instagram.com/pivotcatalyst https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVScenEXByeda8okiHKXHQA This episode is brought to you by... Remarkable Masterclasses. Each masterclass is designed to help you become the remarkable leader and human you were born to be. Details on how to get on board for a specific skill or get discounts each month can be found on our website. Related Episodes Leading Change Intelligently with Barbara Trautlein Pivot to Win with Jordan Babineaux Flux: How to Thrive in Times of Change with April Rinne

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