Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
Prepared to Lead, Positioned to Succeed
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Prepared to Lead, Positioned to Succeed competence confidence decision making effective leadership growth and development habits for success invest in yourself leaders are learners preparation Sep 01, 2026

The day you plant the seed is not the day you reap the harvest. Not only that, but you have to continue watering the seed in order for it to grow, and you may need to prune it at some point. The same applies to our own growth and development. One training, one book, or one inspirational speech can b...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
Building Confidence through Competence
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Building Confidence through Competence accomplishment competence confidence growth and development growth mindset leadership development learning preparation self leadership skills development Apr 14, 2026

Most people have heard the phrase, “Fake it till you make it,” but how often do we hear people talking about building confidence through competence? It’s not a new concept, but it does require more work than simply acting “as if” you are where you want to be, even if you’re still on the journey. Fak...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
Don’t Let Self-Doubt Weigh You Down
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Don’t Let Self-Doubt Weigh You Down accomplishment achieving goals business success confidence growth mindset mindset matters motivation potential self belief self leadership Jun 03, 2025

If you act without confidence, your own self-doubts will eventually start to weigh you down. The limitations you put on yourself are like sandbags, and the tighter you hold onto them, the harder it is for you to get off the ground. But when you let go of this self-imposed weight, you will start to s...

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Jody Holland Training & Speaking | Leadership
It’s Time to Decide the Kind of Leader You’re Going to Be
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It’s Time to Decide the Kind of Leader You’re Going to Be confidence decision making effort invest in your team leadership development leadership training management skills strategic thinking Jan 23, 2024

Developing strong decision-making skills is crucial for effective leadership within any industry. Whether you are at the top of an organization or you are a lower level manager, it is important to be able to make timely, informed decisions for your team. This requires a sense of urgency, it means be...

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