Isabelle LaCroix Vienneau on LinkedIn: #executives #employees | 92 comments (2024)

Why Leaders Who Don’t Master Cognitive Priming Are Leaving Money on the TableI used to think I was doing enough to engage my team, but I wasn’t.↳ Now, I help leaders and employees bring engagement to life through daily Cognitive Priming, boosting productivity and team alignment.I used to zone out in meetings.↳ Now, I teach people how to stay focused and get stuff done (my mind’s been my greatest tool for 3 years).I used to procrastinate like it was my job.↳ Now, I make 10X more decisions every day and kick stagnation to the curb.I used to avoid my emotions, thinking they were a distraction.↳ Now, I’m emotionally in control, using my feelings to fuel my life—and I can show you how to do that, too.I used to think I was just okay at performance management.↳ Now, I’m a Top 1% LinkedIn voice on the subject.I used to let toxic work environments drag me down.↳ Now, I’ve got the tools to turn toxicity into momentum.This isn’t luck.Cognitive Priming is the mental workout 77% of the global workforce ignores. Imagine if they didn’t.↳ If this reality is costing the global economy $8.9 trillion, what’s it costing your organization?---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hi, I’m Isabelle. 😎✌In a world full of distractions, I’m here to help you cut the BS and lead with focus, courage, and authenticity.As a Certified Reinvention Practitioner, I use science-backed tools from Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva to help you thrive—whether you’re leading a team or reshaping your life.Here’s how we can work together:- Fractional Chief Reinvention Officer: Get the leadership you need without the full-time cost. Strategic guidance, operational excellence, and culture change—without the overhead.- S.A.S.S.I.F.I.E.D Mission (90 Days): In 90 days, we’ll tackle what’s holding you back and build habits that stick—boosting engagement, performance, and leadership effectiveness.- 1:1 POWER HOUR: One hour. One challenge. Let’s change how you lead and get better results.Not ready? No problem.- "Pretending Sucks" Newsletter: Stop pretending. Get real with me. Launching September 7th. 👉 Sign up (link in my headline) for no-nonsense content delivered every Saturday.

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Why Most Teams Fail to Align? They’re Ignoring the One Truth That Could Save Them.Fear is the ultimate growth hack. If it doesn’t scare you, maybe it’s not worth your time.Let’s get real—personal values shape who you are; corporate values shape what’s expected at work.Conflicts between the two are normal, but ignoring them? That’s where things fall apart.Misalignment is common. Pretending it doesn’t exist wastes time, energy, and profits. See value clashes for what they are—opportunities to grow, adapt, or move on.Your job isn’t your identity. If values don’t align, it’s simple (not easy!): adjust or leave.Don’t waste time hoping the company will change to suit you—it won’t always.Company goals don’t care about your comfort zone. Push boundaries, or risk getting left behind.#Leaders, stop coddling employees who refuse to align. Support them in finding their next step, because they’re dragging themselves and the company down.Integrity matters, and so does the bottom line. Know when to draw the line.Want a team that wins? Hire for alignment, not just skills.Stop wasting years in jobs that clash with your core values, expecting things to magically get better.Your personal values guide your decisions, but don’t let them be a roadblock in your career. If the culture doesn’t fit, I suggest you plan your exit strategy now.Resilience isn’t staying stuck; it’s about making tough choices that lead to clarity and success (get clear on what that is for you!).If you’re struggling with values alignment at work, you’re not alone.Focus on behaviors that make an impact and drive results.#Leaders, push the needle, don’t just manage personalities.#Employees, align or plan your exit.Resilience is about adapting without compromising your integrity.What steps will you take today to create a better tomorrow?Where do your values align, and where don’t they? It’s time to find out and act.↓ ↓ ↓What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced with value alignment at work?Drop a comment below.

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The Fed’s Job Revision? Time to Stop Complaining and Start DoingSo, the Fed might revise job growth numbers, cutting a million jobs. Not shocking, right?(Article is available in the #Linkedin Top News Sections) Disruption is part of life now, and whether you like it or not - you’ve got two choices—keep complaining, or start doing something about it.For #Leaders:- Stop Waiting: If you’re not already ahead of the curve, you’re behind. Are you challenging the norm every day, or waiting for the market to force your hand?- Be the Disruption: Leadership today isn’t about maintaining the status quo—it’s about pushing boundaries. What are you doing right now to lead, not follow?- Think and Do for Today AND Tomorrow: The best leaders don’t just focus on the present; they’re planning for what’s next. Are you making decisions today that prepare you for tomorrow?For #Employees:- Own Your Value: The job market is tough. You can’t control the layoffs, but you can control your relevance. Are you learning new skills, or waiting for leaders to give you permission?- Build Real Relationships: Your network matters. Are you investing in it, or just hoping something good comes your way?- Stay Resilient: Life isn’t fair, and that’s not going to change. How are you bouncing back from setbacks? Are you owning your life, or blaming others?Consider this: The first part of 2024 saw a massive 34% spike in US corporate bankruptcies, including small and medium-sized businesses. Since 2000, 52% of Fortune 500 companies have been replaced or don’t exist anymore.Are you preparing for what’s next, or pretending it won’t happen to you?What are you ignoring and avoiding in your career or business? How are you preparing for the next disruption? P.S. Pretending it’s not a problem won’t make it go away. Ask for help. You'll thank me later.

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Are you in control of your life, or letting others steer the wheel?Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of leaders and employees. Here's the blunt truth from my perspective and reality:Trust isn't always what it's cracked up to be. Actions speak louder.Respect comes first. Trust follows. Confusing the two? That's a mistake.Self-trust is non-negotiable. If you don’t trust yourself, why should anyone else?Entitlement doesn’t equal control. If you don’t like your position, change it.Your life is a reflection of your choices. No one owes you anything—especially not a company.Unrealistic expectations? Trust crumbles. No one owes you anything.Real impact? It’s about showing up daily, not just doing the job.Mastery? That comes from solving problems, not waiting for chances.Courageous conversations are built through practice, not theories.Asking for help is strength, not weakness. Know what you need and go for it.So, what’s that one thing you're avoiding today that, if you started, would flip your life on its head? How would that feel? What’s holding you back?

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Isn’t it Frustrating When Life Isn’t Fair?Is it?Don’t be fooled. Life’s not designed to be fair. If it were, we’d all be exactly where we want to be, and every effort would be rewarded equally. But here we are—navigating the same messy, unpredictable world as everyone else.Workplace drama? It’s like a bad reality show—different faces, same script. We keep hoping for fairness, for others to show up like we do, for happiness to follow every choice. But if histories' taught us anything, it’s that these expectations are a one-way ticket to disappointment.I’m not here to tell you how to live your life. I’m not some self-help guru with all the answers. But here’s what I’ve noticed: the more you focus on how unfair things are, the more you get stuck in that loop. The real question is—what’s your next move? How do you take what you’ve got and make it work for you?Expecting others to care like you do? Forget it. Thinking everything should bring you joy? Nice idea, but life doesn’t come with a happiness guarantee. It’s not about waiting for the world to be fair—it’s about navigating it as it is, and sometimes that means playing the game, even when it feels rigged.You get disappointed when you expect the world to mirror your own standards. So, maybe it’s time to stop expecting that, and start figuring out how to get from point A to point B, no matter how messy the path might be.Let’s not pretend we’re all nailing this. Life’s complicated, unfair, and often disappointing. But that doesn’t mean we stop trying. It just means we get smarter about how we move forward.

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Pretending doesn’t get you anywhere—action does.(Save this post and read it when you’re full of excuses!)We’ve all been there, and let’s be real—we’ll be there again. That’s life.You show up, put on the brave face, and go through the motions. But deep down, something’s off.Maybe you’re in a funk. Maybe it’s the job. Maybe things just aren’t lining up like they should.Here’s the reality:#Executives and #employees who thrive aren’t the ones who have it all figured out—they’re the ones who stare down the mess and flip it into something that matters.Disruption is inevitable. How you respond to it is what makes all the difference.For over 20 years, I’ve been helping leaders and teams not just survive but turn disruption into 7-figure wins.The secret? Stop pretending everything’s fine and start taking action that moves the needle.So, ask yourself: What’s the one thing you’re pretending isn’t an issue?Because here’s the truth—facing it is the first step to flipping it.👇 Ready to make the shift?Let’s connect and turn that mess into momentum. 😎✌️

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Don’t Fix Problems for Your Team.Instead, Empower Them to Solve It.Here’s the harsh truth: I used to think it was my job to jump in and fix every team issue.Big mistake.When team members came to me venting, I’d dive right in, thinking, “I’ve got to handle this.”What I Learned:-Frustrated with the same old drama, I shifted my approach.-I asked, “What steps are you taking to solve this? How can I support you?”Their Responses Were Eye-Opening:-"I need to vent to someone I trust."-"I haven’t acted because I’m nervous about starting the conversation."-"I want to figure out how to handle this myself and improve my relationships."The Real Leadership Trap: Believing the problem lies with your team, when it’s actually your perspective that needs an upgrade.What leadership traps are holding you back?P.S. Understanding yourself and your team is crucial to thriving in today’s chaos.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ways I Can Help:-Power Hour: Reset your mindset, transform your results.-S.A.S.S.I.F.I.E.D. Accelerator Mission: Reinvent how you live and work. You and your team deserve a life that lights you up.-Million Dollar Mission: Turn employee ideas into cash. Like flipping $500K into $10M in under a year. Still unsure but curious?DM me. Let’s start a conversation and see how we can elevate your leadership. 😎✌️

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I used to be AWFUL at making decisions until I changed 1 thing.(This is something I also teach my kids, and it’s making a HUGE difference in accountability!)Here’s how I view decisions now: Is it life-threatening or not?If it’s not life-threatening, I experiment. I try things out.Like trying on a new outfit.If it works, great!If it doesn’t, I might tweak it or decide to move on.So, what’s your biggest hurdle when it comes to making decisions?In today’s #BSBeGone episode, Dan Stowell and I dive into this exact topic.(Link will be added in the comments shortly.)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------P.S. 2 Ways I Can Help:1. Need a Quick Reset? Check out my featured section for a Power Hour. Change your thinking, change your results.2. S.A.S.S.I.F.I.E.D. Accelerator Program (pioneering experience for my early adopter friends!): Ready to reinvent your life and work? Visit my featured section for details. 3. Not quite sure yet? Don't be shy, let's connect and send me a DM! 😎 ✌

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Under Pressure? How Do You Nail High-Stakes Decisions?Join Dan Stowell and me on today’s #BSBeGone episode at 8 AM EST to hear how we deal with making tough choices when it counts.

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