{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"TCL107 - Stop looking at the stars - Look right ahead","description":"Please take 1 min to rate this podcast! It will mean a HUGE deal to me. https:\/\/www.ratethispodcast.com\/intellicoach In this episode, I\u2019m sharing a pattern I\u2019ve noticed among leaders over the years\u2014the tendency to copy routines of high-profile CEOs, hoping it will lead to success. Imagine a new team lead like Maria, trying out productivity apps, waking up at 4:30 a.m., and reading a book every week, all because she saw her favorite CEO do it. After a few weeks, she\u2019s exhausted and feeling like a failure. What Maria doesn\u2019t realize is that these habits reflect the CEOs' current lifestyles, not what helped them get there in the first place. Main Ideas: \u25cf        Why copying senior leaders\u2019 habits can set you up for frustration. \u25cf        How \u201cempathy gaps\u201d make it hard for top leaders to remember the struggles of early roles. \u25cf        The power of "next-level mentoring"\u2014learning from people who\u2019ve just overcome the challenges you\u2019re facing. \u25cf        Practical ways to connect with mentors who can share relevant, real-time advice. I\u2019ve found that getting guidance from someone just a step ahead\u2014someone who has recently dealt with similar hurdles\u2014often makes a bigger impact. These mentors can offer advice that\u2019s fresher, more practical, and in tune with your current reality. If you\u2019re curious about finding the right mentors who truly understand your journey, I think you\u2019ll find this episode especially helpful. ","author_name":"The Coaching Leader - by IntelliCoach","author_url":"https:\/\/www.intellicoach.com\/podcast","html":"