Season 9 Episode 9: Self-Knowledge and Setting Yourself Up For Success

Season 9 Episode 9: Self-Knowledge and Setting Yourself Up For Success

Author: Lisa Kuzman March 16, 2023 Duration: 18:18

This week, I want to spend some time discussing a concept that sounds simple on the surface, but is actually pretty complex: setting yourself up for success.

I'm specifically going to address this from a leadership perspective, because that comes with its own unique challenges. Setting yourself up for success can be tough to sequence when:

  • You are holding other people accountable
  • You're responsible for team outcomes, metrics, and deliverables
  • You have to consider the bigger picture of an organization — or, for my entrepreneurs out there, you are the one who holds the vision of your business
  • You're in that "in-between" position (think middle management)

This concept has been on my mind for a while, and I've been noticing how I implement it in my own life — especially  when I've hit the bottom of my "tank" of motivation. So let's talk about setting ourselves up for success, and utilizing self-knowledge as we do it.

Is there anything I've covered today (or this season) that you'd like me to cover in more detail? I'm all ears! You can get in touch via my website, https://www.lisakuzman.com/, or check out my full list of services here: bit.ly/LKC-Services 

If social media is more your jam, here's where to find me: 

  • Instagram - @leadership_coach_lisa
  • FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/leadershipcoachlisa/  
  • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-kuzman/ 

See you next week!


There's a quiet shift happening in how we think about authority and influence, and New Wave Leadership Podcast is right at the heart of it. Host Lisa Kuzman believes traditional, top-down leadership models have run their course, proving ineffective for today's complex world. Instead, this movement champions a much broader, more inclusive vision. Each episode digs into the real, often unspoken challenges that come with stepping into a role of influence, whether you're in a corner office, a community group, or simply leading your own life. The conversations here actively work to expand our definition of who gets to be a leader, arguing passionately for the necessity of diverse identities, perspectives, and lived experiences at the helm. You'll hear frank discussions about authenticity, the personal hurdles leaders navigate behind closed doors, and practical ideas for cultivating your own unique leadership identity without conforming to outdated standards. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a necessary dialogue-one that moves beyond theory to explore what it genuinely means to show up and make an impact on your own terms.
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