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Let’s Talk About It with Joyce Johnson with Guest Speaker Bridgette Collins #AuthorLife People who are good at their jobs usually get promotions and suddenly find themselves leading a team—which is a whole new ball game. While there are companies that offer leadership training programs, most times it is up to them to prepare for the role on their own. Fortunately, Bridgette Collins is here to paint us a picture of what a great leader looks like.Bridgette has a wealth of experience, both as a coach and a consultant. In today’s insightful podcast episode, she talks about how our biases can affect our decisions in the workplace and the quality of our leadership. She also delves into the importance of knowing your preferred leadership style and having a deep awareness of one’s self, so you can fully embrace the role.About the GuestBridgette Collins is the owner of Next Level HR Solutions. She is the author of several books, such as Broken in Plain Sight: A Story of Truth, Healing, and Love, Imagine Living Healthier: Mind, Body and Soul, and Destined to Live Healthier: Mind, Body and Soul.Her latest book is titled I am fed-up. Now what? and talks about how to move forward when you’re struggling with your job, finances, relationships, or illness.  She also co-authored Color Outside the Lines – Stories of Extraordinary Leadership, a book on what it means to be a true leader.In This EpisodeWho is Bridgette Collins? [0:50] How can we prepare to become a leader? [4:46]How your viewpoints affect your leadership success [8:04]…and many moreQuotes“To be a better and successful leader, it starts with you. And so, you first have to be a better leader of yourself before you can lead others.” [5:01]“If we come from a foundation where we have different perspectives and viewpoints that [sic] have been ingrained in us, we’re gonna have a tough time in the workforce leading others…it’s not about us, it’s about the people that are going to be in front of us and that we have to have compassion and respect and operate with integrity with everyone. We’ve got to deal first with some internal stuff to make sure we don’t have something that’s going to prevent us from being all that we need to be.” [5:27] “Are you a visionary? You know, are you someone who’s gonna be compassionate? Are you somebody who’s going to be respectful even if somebody didn’t agree with you and you’re explaining about how something should happen? How are you gonna mentor? How are you gonna coach? Those are some of the things that you want to address and figure out prior to assuming a role.” [16:24] “Whether you are a leader in a restaurant, you’re a leader in a retail store, you’re a leader of a sales team, you’re a leader in a church, you know, whatever that is…we have to impress on, especially in this new generation, a commitment to a task.” [37:10]Resources MentionedBridgette Collins’ WebsiteNext Level HR Solutions’ WebsiteColor Outside the Lines, Stories of Extraordinary LeadersJoyce Johnson's WebsiteJoyce Johnson's FacebookJoyce Johnson's InstagramJoyce Johnson's TwitterJoyce Johnson's LinkedInJoyce Johnson's YouTubeKey Words