I had a belief about my memory, and it turns out the facts told a very different story. I’ve often said I struggle with memory, so I decided to test that assumption instead of just repeating it. I signed up for a brain training app and gave it time to collect real data. What surprised
Coach JoyGenea’s 47-point daily SOP
Last week, I mentioned that I have a 47-point SOP for my daily tasks, and you all wanted to know what all is on that list! Let’s talk about it. This list helps me stay on track with work tasks, health reminders, and everything in between. Transcription: There has been a very interesting
When Memory Isn’t Your Superpower: Why Smart Leaders Use Lists and Technology
Written by JoyGenea Schumer with support from Notion AI, Nano Banana PRO, and ChatGPT When memory isn’t your superpower: Why smart leaders use lists and technology I have a reverse packing list. Yes, you read that right. Not only a list of what to pack before I leave home. A list of what
Staying in sync with your team while traveling
Unconventional leaders are often traveling around, making new connections, working on different projects, and exploring! This is fuel for a lot of these creative thinkers, and it requires some strategizing on how to stay in touch and supported by their teams. Are you struggling to keep things running smoothly on your team while you travel?
Flexible routines for the traveling different thinker
Travel can be so beneficial and challenging for different thinkers. To get the benefits and adapt to the challenges of travel, flexible routines are a huge help. I have a whole section on this in my Unconventional Leaders Playbook. Check it out here- https://joygenea.com/ulp-sign-up/ Transcription: So, in my unconventional leaders playbook I
Don’t limit yourself before you even try
Even when something seems impossible on the surface, if you take a minute with it, get different perspectives, and reframe, you can find a way through. Transcription: So, I’m just leaving the gym, and this is a great reminder that even when you’re traveling, and even when, let’s see if I lose right, even
Hidden Potential at Work: Unconventional Leadership for Different Thinkers
Written by Coach JoyGenea with assistance from Norton AI Leaders aren’t born polished. They’re made in the awkward middle, where experiments feel clumsy, feedback stings, and progress is hard to see up close. Inspired by Adam Grant’s Hidden Potential, this article blends key ideas from the book with my field notes coaching Different Thinkers,
Make progress visible and keep things moving
Many leaders need to create more space for wins and build momentum in their processes. Adam Grant’s book Hidden Potential is a great inspiration for making these shifts. I highly recommend giving it a read or listen. Perfection is quiet. Progress is visible. Transcription: If you have not listened or read this book
Different thinkers are the future of leveraging AI for business
In this time of AI being implemented across industries, leaders MUST realize how much they need different thinkers on their teams. Having a diverse set of perspectives working together is how innovation is born and problems are solved. If you want a team that learns fast and keeps great people, I know how to attract
An audiobook for leaders who want to build their weekly rhythm
Stop hunting finished products. Design environments where potential is visible, fast. You can double the learning on your team this quarter with this practice. Adam Grant’s Hidden Potential inspires making shifts like this that will unearth the success you didn’t realize you could have. I highly recommend the audiobook! Get my free Unconventional Leaders playbook