Don’t mistake others’ discomfort for a flaw in your design.
LinkedIn
April 07, 2025
People won’t always see what you see. But when you lead with curiosity, adaptability, resilience, and empathy, you don’t push blindly.
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Four Strategies to Move Beyond Your Edge of Influence
LinkedIn
August 05, 2024
You have worked tirelessly to advance in your career, navigating the complex landscape of expectations, norms, and scrutiny. Yet, despite your dedication and accomplishments, you feel that your influence isn't reaching as far as it could, keeping you from achieving your ambition to join the C-Suite.
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Your First 100 Days: Four Essential Skills to Maximize Your Impact as an Executive
LinkedIn
July 21, 2024
You’ve worked hard, delivered results, and earned the respect of your peers and leaders. Now, you've been promoted to an executive role, or you’re on the cusp of it.
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CARE: The New Measurement of a Leader
LinkedIn
May 09, 2023
A recent Gallup study found employee engagement in the U.S. experienced its first annual decline in a decade—dropping from 36% engaged in 2020 to 34% in 2021, and 32% in 2022, with 18% actively disengaged.
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Tags: Leadership, Coaching
The Limiting Stories We Tell Ourselves and The One Question to Ask to Re-Write Them
LinkedIn
May 03, 2023
Discover how Sara overcame her limiting beliefs and achieved success by re-writing the narrative in her head. Learn how you can apply the same approach to overcome your own limiting beliefs and achieve your goals.
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Tags: Leadership, Business Strategy, Coaching
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Becoming the Best Version of You
LinkedIn
April 25, 2023
I first heard this phrase from my second father, Jerry, decades ago. I remember rolling my eyes and thinking, “well, duh, where else would I be?” A man with deep conviction about going all-in with whatever he was doing, Jerry is a model for resilience, devotion, and persistence. So much so, he would repeat this phrase from time to time, until I finally asked him what it meant. He responded by repeating the phrase. Honestly, it was a bit frustrating. If he kept repeating it, obviously it was important, right?
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Tags: Leadership, Culture
How to Lead When Your Team is Overwhelmed…And You Are Too
LinkedIn
April 18, 2023
Tight deadlines. Competing priorities. Back-to-back meetings. Daily distractions. Circumstances we encounter from time to time in our jobs, and if not managed well, can lead to a loss of productivity and burnout in your team. It becomes especially important when you are the leader and are experiencing the same feeling.
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Tags: Leadership, Culture
Seeing Opportunities: What's Luck Got to do With It?
LinkedIn
March 16, 2023
Sometimes it feels like good luck is only bestowed on others and we are left asking ourselves, “why not me?” We see others reaping the rewards of being in the right place, at the right time: choosing the lane that is moving faster in rush hour traffic; winning big at the slot machine you just finished playing; or walking up to check out at the grocery store just as another cashier opens in lane 7.
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Tags: Leadership, Culture
Unwrapping the Gift of Feedback
LinkedIn
October 20, 2022
When we unwrap feedback with the intent to amplify, we draw attention, stop, listen, and decide how it will help us achieve what we envision. Discover your growth point by peeling back the layers to understand what you can do today to be even better tomorrow.
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Tags: Social, Leadership, Culture
The Five Mindsets That Will Help You Achieve Your Goals: Reflections of a First-Time Author
LinkedIn
October 11, 2022
It is an exciting time when we embark on a major hashtag#goal. We are fueled by what we will experience when we achieve it - the sense of personal hashtag#fulfillment and impact we will have.
Read on as I share the five hashtag#mindsets I discovered after achieving my goal of becoming a first-time published hashtag#author. I hope it inspires you as much as it inspired me.
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A change of scenery today.
LinkedIn
September 11, 2022
Final editing process underway. I am enjoying the company of the various background noises at my local Panera Bread this morning. Exactly what I need to give me the spark to complete this pivotal step and launch my book Growth Point. this A few patrons stopped and said hello as they passed. A few others commented on my “office” for the morning, and another joked as he reminded me to stay focused and resist playing games on my phone. I started in the company of strangers and ended in the company of a community that provided the right ambiance to accomplish what I set out to do.
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The Sound of Listening
LinkedIn
August 02, 2022
How can you replace noise with sound today?
My latest article uncovers the sound of listening as a method to help enhance the contribution and value we bring to others and our organization.
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Leading with Empathy: Four Lessons from a Golden Retriever
LinkedIn
July 19, 2022
A couple of weeks back, I had a minor surgical procedure. Like most of its kind, I had to follow strict instructions the day before, including limitations on what I could drink and eat. I distracted myself with work for a while, and as the day progressed, I found myself very low on energy, suffering from nasty headache and overall, not feeling very well.
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Ask Better Questions to Really Know How Others Are Doing
LinkedIn
June 29, 2022
Have you ever been asked “how are you” and get a sense that the one asking really doesn’t want to know? Have you asked this question only to have the topic that is top of mind for you ready to go? Finally, we ask and hear “good… fine… ok…” and suspect we are not getting to the truth?
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Your Sense of Wonder: Envision the Leader You Want to Become
LinkedIn
June 07, 2022
A time to wonder. When we imagine possibilities, explore, and envision what we can become. We believe our ceiling is high and embrace how we can shape the future. We schedule time to get out of the details of our work to think, be introspective, and create.
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Tags: Management, Leadership, HR
Our "Tells" and How They Can Impact Others
LinkedIn
May 31, 2022
I was talking with a dear friend of mine about challenges I have been facing recently. After he provided very sound advice, I said, “I hear you.” He then paused and responded, “wow, ok” proceeding to explain how it came across to him. I learned these words can send the message: “thanks, but no thanks,” “I am brushing you off,” “I am dismissing your point of view.” And the way I responded showed I was not "hearing him."
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What Music Teaches Us About Leading With A Growth Mindset
LinkedIn
December 19, 2021
I was visiting my mom and stepfather not long ago. My mom and I were chatting on the couch and as always, she showed genuine interest in what I do. I was sharing with her some articles I wrote and my thoughts about coaching leaders and the concept of a growth mindset. I did not even consider at the time how this conversation would have helped me dig deeper into what it means to have a growth mindset.
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Tags: Leadership, HR, Coaching
Developing Growth Minded Leaders Through Leadership Self-Regulation
LinkedIn
October 18, 2021
You may be familiar with self-regulation, sometimes called self-management, as a pillar of emotional intelligence. As Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves describe in their book Emotional Intelligence 2.0, “self-management is your ability to use awareness of your emotions to actively choose what you say and do.”
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Tags: Leadership, Mental Health
How Leaders Lose Their Voice and Get It Back
Linkedln
November 23, 2025
I remember the room more than my own talking points. A long, glossy boardroom table. High-backed chairs that signaled hierarchy more than comfort. It was my first time presenting to the Executive Leadership Team, and even though I knew the material well, I also knew this room carried a different weight.
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CARE: The Human Multiplier When Intelligence Isn't Enough
LinkedIn
November 09, 2025
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Finding Yourself Again
LinkedIn
October 05, 2025
Somewhere between doing what’s expected and becoming who we are, many of us forget the difference. We move through our days following the rhythm of what needs to be done, rarely pausing to ask if it’s still aligned with who we’ve become. This is what was uncovered as I went on my first retreat in decades.
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Tags: Coaching, Health and Wellness, Leadership
14 Minutes and 42 Seconds: Resilience Isn't at the Mountaintop
Linkedin
September 14, 2025
DEKA Strong is a functional fitness challenge—ten stations, back-to-back, no breaks. A 500-meter row. Tank push and pull. Farmer’s carries. Burpees and more. Each one tests strength, endurance, and willpower. The clock ticks until you finish the final rep.
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Day 101: What the Next 100 Days Will Reveal About Your Leadership
Linkedin
August 17, 2025
That’s what a client shared when we first met. She was staring down a quarter that would determine whether revenue opportunities came to fruition, a team that was at risk of burning out, and the watchful eyes of peers and her CEO weighing whether she could be trusted to lead through this level of uncertainty.
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The Slow Fade Leaders Don't See Coming
LinkedIn
February 23, 2025
At some point, every leader faces this shift. They’ve built credibility, influence, and expertise, only to realize that what once worked is no longer enough. In these moments of uncertainty, self-preservation instincts kick in, pushing us to double down on what we know. While these instincts are meant to protect us, they often have the opposite effect—keeping us stuck in outdated ways of thinking and leading...
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The Hidden Costs of an Aimless Start
LinkedIn
February 09, 2025
Welcome to Beyond Your Edge, where we navigate the edge of familiarity—where uncertainty and possibility meet. We’ll explore the questions, reflections, and actionable steps that will help you break through the boundaries of your current thinking and elevate your leadership. Staying on the edge might feel safe, but it limits your influence, impact, and connection with those you lead.
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What Winning Isn't Telling You
Linkedln
January 26, 2025
In sports, the concept of winning is straightforward. A buzzer sounds, the score is tallied, and the winner is declared. Cross the finish line first, and you’ve succeeded. Winning feels good because the rules are clear, the results are public, and the reward is tangible.
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Is Growth Even Possible When You're Maxed Out?
LinkedIn
November 03, 2024
Welcome to Beyond Your Edge, where we navigate the edge of familiarity-where uncertainty and possibility meet. We explore the questions, reflections, and actionable steps that will help you break through the boundaries of your current thinking and elevate your leadership. Staying on the edge might feel safe, but it limits your influence, strategic foresight, and connection with those you lead.
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What if Your Confidence is Based on a Misconception?
Linkedln
October 20, 2024
I was sitting in a top-floor office, captivated by the landscape of tall buildings outside. It was not my first meeting with a senior executive, but I was still trying to blend in—because that is what I thought I should do.
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Uncertainty Isn't Your Problem - Your Response Is
Linkedln
September 22, 2024
Uncertainty has a way of shaking us. Whether it’s a business shift, a personal challenge, or something entirely unexpected, our instinct is often to jump straight into planning. We want to control the situation, create a roadmap, and get back to a sense of stability. But what if uncertainty wasn’t a problem to solve right away?
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The Q4 Trap: Are You Surviving or Strategizing?
Linkedln
September 08, 2024
The noise of Q4: pulled in multiple directions—closing deals, hitting year-end numbers, and responding to increasing pressure. The leaders who rise above it not only finish strong, but they have mastered the ability to look ahead, harnessing the power of foresight and connecting today’s actions with their long-term success.
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Unseen Leadership: Interrupt the Instincts That Block Your Success
Manuscripts Press
February 24, 2026
We are often told to trust our instincts. What if those instincts are quietly working against us?
Unseen Leadership: Interrupt the Instincts That Block Your Success challenges what leaders have long been rewarded for. Through decades advising and coaching senior executives, author Amy J. Clark has seen firsthand how instinctive habits that once drove achievement now create blind spots that block progress.
Through powerful stories, insight, and reflection, the book introduces the CARE Leadership Activator—Curiosity, Adaptability, Resilience, and Empathy, a new measurement of leadership designed for an unpredictable future. These are not soft skills; they are the strategic edge leaders need to stay credible, trusted, and influential when conditions change faster than comfort allows.
This is the shift no one taught you to trust—how to move beyond instinct, interrupt old patterns, and lead with deeper awareness and impact.
Unseen Leadership invites you to redefine how you measure success and lead at the level you are built for.
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Tags: Business Strategy, Future of Work, Leadership
Talent Impact: Growth Your People, Grow Your Business
Influence Network Media
July 20, 2023
Talent Impact: Grow Your People, Grow Your Business, aims to shed light on the crucial role that training and development play in driving success. It serves as a guide for leaders, managers, and individuals who are committed to fostering a culture of growth and excellence. These seven authors have provided their expertise so that they can influence how to move training and development to the forefront of a company or organization.
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Tags: Business Strategy, Future of Work, Leadership
Growth Point: Discover Your Playlist For What You Can do Today to be Even Better Tomorrow
Network Influence Media
October 14, 2022
Growth Point guides you through the step-by-step process that’s involved in finding your growth point: what actions can you take in the present to help shape the future? You’ll find stories, examples, worksheets, anecdotes, and more in the essential book that guides you along the journey towards a more fulfilled version of you. You deserve the growth you’ve been envisioning for yourself; allow your vision for your future to guide your growth and use Growth Point to fuel your journey.
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How to Improve Your Career: Amy Clark's Blueprint for Success||Underdog Rising
Underdog Rising
June 06, 2024
We sit down with Amy Clark to discuss her journey of professional growth and personal fulfillment. Amy shares invaluable career tips, revealing the secrets to transforming setbacks into opportunities for growth. Learn how to develop authentic leadership skills, build confidence, and create your own unique career growth plan.
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#154 ISA Podcast: Amy Clark, Executive Coach and Author of GROWTH POINT
Youtube
March 07, 2024
Amy Clark answers such questions with Lorna and Marianne such as "What is a Growth Point?" "What does a Vision look like and what does it really do?"
How can you change from a "Fixed mindset" to a Growth Mindset." The podcast is full of practical applications or principles to help you fulfill your potential. Remember changing the world begins with changing you.
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Series 5: Growth Point: How to Build a Growth Mindset
elliott scott
May 04, 2023
Today, our CEO and Host Stuart Elliott is joined by another fantastic guest, Amy Clark, Founder and Executive Coach at Growth Minded Leadership Group. In this episode Stuart and Amy discuss her book Growth Point and how to build a growth mindset.
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Women in the Workplace and Growth Minded Leadership - with Amy Clark
The Employment Experience
November 28, 2022
The Employment Experience - an employment law educational tool for business owners and Human Resources professionals
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Bring the Human Back to Human Resources: Non-Profit HR and Being a "Value-Add" (feat. Amy Clark) | Ep. 106
Bring the Human Back to Human Resources
November 08, 2022
It's a growth mindset kind of month! Amy Clark joins the podcast this week to share information on the differences between non-profit and for-profit HR and how being a value add to an organization is critical to a symbiotic experience.
Amy is a Chief HR Officer and Executive Coach known for creating people solutions that drive business outcomes. As a Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach and Visionary Leadership Coach, Amy has a passion for helping successful people and organizations be even more successful. She is also the founder of the Growth Minded Leadership Group.
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Tags: Future of Work, HR, Leadership
Working Well: Amy Clark Of Growth Minded Leadership Group On How Companies Are Creating Cultures That Support & Sustain Mental, Emotional, Social, Physical & Financial Wellness
Authority Magazine
October 20, 2022
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Impulsive Goals Aren't Helping You; How To Set Goals Intentionally
Invester Business Daily
October 07, 2022
When setting goals, it's better to be intentional than impulsive. Taking a more thoughtful approach tends to boost resilience and drive success.
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Growth Minded Leadership Group
Growth Point – Amy Clark
Unseen Leadership: Interrupt the Instincts That Block Your Success
