The weather only has four seasons, but according to Ecclesiastes 3, the human experience appears to have 28 unique seasons.  There are so many nuances to the complexity of our lives we are bound to experience all 28 at some point, and perhaps multiple times.  Where are you right now? In this mini planning session, we are acknowledging month-end, and the end to both a quarter and a season. It’s time to evaluate so let’s get to it!  As a free gift for taking part of this LFOI experiment with...

You may or may not already know this about yourself -- are you a visionary leader? If you are not sure, it may be that you are not. BUT never fear, because I have all the answers - Ha! Well, at least some tips on how to become a visionary leader. Why should you care? Visionary Leaders are always promotable. And in this economy, it’s worth noting.  Whether you are in ministry or the marketplace, this topic will apply you.   In this episode, I am sharing 3 Pointers for implementing and...

You will want to grab your planner for this mini planning session, as we take a peak into April. I’ve also got a simple tip for keeping you on track all day long regardless of the month! As a free gift for taking part of this LFOI experiment with me, I have a 15-page LFOI Framework Guide so that you can build your own personal framework for a Lifestyle of Faith, Order & Influence: https://ginaduke.com/podcast-resources/ Let’s build community in my private Facebook Group for The Gina...

You deserve a good ending to your workday Boss-sister! Now Phyllis, the margin you have in your evenings can be managed well, and it will not take away from it being your margin. It will actually optimize it for your benefit.  Today, I am sharing my method for managing my nighttime margin. As a free gift for taking part of this LFOI experiment with me, I have a 15-page LFOI Framework Guide so that you can build your own personal framework for a Lifestyle of Faith, Order & Influence:...

It’s March 10th and I have several monthly reminders for you along with one fun hack for building an awareness campaign that will get you results!   As a free gift for taking part of this LFOI experiment with me, I have a 15-page LFOI Framework Guide so that you can build your own personal framework for a Lifestyle of Faith, Order & Influence: https://ginaduke.com/podcast-resources/ Let’s build community in my private Facebook Group for The Gina Duke Show so we can LFOI together - Ha!...

I’ve spent over 21 years structured prayer journaling, and as such, I have learned so much more about God and prayer. Today, I am sharing one of my best prayer tips. If you feel like God rarely says Yes to you, this episode is going to be life-changing.   As a free gift for taking part of this LFOI experiment with me, I have a 15-page LFOI Framework Guide so that you can build your own personal framework for a Lifestyle of Faith, Order & Influence:...

It’s a new month! It’s March, and she is so shady!  She has come into my neck of the woods like it is full blown Spring! I am NOT mad about it, but I know better!  March is packed full of some fun and deep stuff, so let’s get after it in this mini planning session.  Go grab your planner!!! In this episode, I encourage you to go back and listen to: Episode 1 - https://apple.co/3vCv1AE and Episode 4 - https://apple.co/3twDYZH I also recommend that you take my Simple Self-Discovery Spiritual...

These 3 Constants of Every Solid Leader will sustain you through every situation, season and crisis. Its the things that make you worthy of the title of Leader.  Without these cornerstone pieces, any leader may fail during the hard days. Today, I share them with you and how Ukraine’s President Zelensky is modeling them all for us.  Please pray for him, his family and the Ukrainians.   As a free gift for taking part of this LFOI experiment with me, I have a 15-page LFOI Framework Guide so...

These 3 Constants of Every Solid Leader will sustain you through every situation, season and crisis. Its the things that make you worthy of the title of Leader.  Without these cornerstone pieces, any leader may fail during the hard days. Today, I share them with you and how Ukraine’s President Zelensky is modeling them all for us.  Please pray for him, his family and the Ukrainians.   As a free gift for taking part of this LFOI experiment with me, I have a 15-page LFOI Framework Guide so...

These 3 Constants of Every Solid Leader will sustain you through every situation, season and crisis. Its the things that make you worthy of the title of Leader.  Without these cornerstone pieces, any leader may fail during the hard days. Today, I share them with you and how Ukraine’s President Zelensky is modeling them all for us.  Please pray for him, his family and the Ukrainians.   As a free gift for taking part of this LFOI experiment with me, I have a 15-page LFOI Framework Guide so...

Hey Boss-Sister, we are literally marching into a new month - MARCH! And we are taking a peak into what that new month has in store for us. I see a brand new Lenten Season, starting with Ash Wednesday on March 2nd. Now is the time to start planning for this precious time. Lent is a 40 day period (not counting Sundays) from March 2nd through Good Friday, April 15, 2022. One of the best things you can do to participate in Lent and have more order in your life, is to have an organized approach...

What would it take for your day to get off on the right foot? What if you could hit the ground running in checking off your to-do list at work or at home everyday? I found the secret to this in an unlikely place, and it is serving me well.  And I am happy to share it with you! The best part is that I have a new leadership maxim and process to introduce to you!  As a free gift for taking part of this LFOI experiment with me, I have a 15-page LFOI Framework Guide so that you can build your own...

I am obsessed with having a well-maintained and maintenanced home. While we are killing it in our career, it's tempting to overlook our home, even though, it is our biggest investment.  I started a new decluttering schedule last year as part of my LFOI planning and it just paid off for me in a surprising way.  This is what adulting looks like - lol.  And I invite you to join in with me.  As a free gift for taking part of this LFOI experiment with me, I have a 15-page LFOI Framework Guide so...

You know this has happened to you before - you get all bent out of shape about something that turns out to be frivolous and a waste of your time.  I have an easy and biblical way to week out the frivolous thoughts in this episode.  It is something the Holy Spirit taught me years ago. As a free gift for taking part of this LFOI experiment with me, I have a 15-page LFOI Framework Guide so that you can build your own personal framework for a Lifestyle of Faith, Order & Influence:...

You probably won’t believe what I am about to tell you to do Boss-sister!  But it is something my daughters and I have done for years and it is has paid off every time.  It’s something that many of us may dread but I have created three strategies around this task that has helped me move beyond my displeasure of it.  Believe me, you will thank me later this summer when you have this behind you and are enjoying the fun....  As a free gift for taking part of this LFOI experiment with me, I have...

How would you like to improve your ability to take things more in stride instead of going down a path of counterproductive negativity?  Research says that venting isn’t really that useful so why do we give ourselves to negativity so easily?  I’ve got some simple hacks for curbing our most common negativity habits that will bolster your leadership journey. As a free gift for taking part of this LFOI experiment with me, I have a 15-page LFOI Framework Guide so that you can build your own...

It’s our first month-end of a New Year Boss-Sister! So how did you do??? As you look through your Key Performance Indicators and metrics, I challenge you to take note of anything that is not making improvements.  Perhaps it is something you and team talk about all the time. It may even feel like you are stuck in Groundhog Dog.  But what if you could make at least a 1% improvement in that area?  Let’s get to planning on it, shall we??? As a free gift for taking part of this LFOI experiment...

50 Episodes! Say What??? Yes, and I am here to celebrate with you!!!  I have a great ORDER episode complete with the leadership pep talk you need when you are striving for your thing and come to a place where you feel like just giving up. In a nutshell, I make may case as follows: 1. Don’t default back to your comfort zone 2. Don’t settle for the familiar 3. After a failure, Hone in! 4. Make the most of YOUR period of organization. Come celebrate with me and let me encourage you...

We are taking a peak into next month where there are at least two major events - Valentine’s and the Super Bowl - Could there be a more perfect month?  I’ve got planning tips, one of which, you may have never thought of when it comes to entertaining.  Let’s get ready for this upcoming fun month together! As a free gift for taking part of this LFOI experiment with me, I have a 15-page LFOI Framework Guide so that you can build your own personal framework for a Lifestyle of Faith, Order...

You’ve been there before, I know. Suddenly you are faced with the opportunity to make a quick decision. You want to be Spirit-led, not misled.  So how do you know when God is trying to lead you and when the enemy is trying to deceive you? I’ve got a new life and leadership maxim for you that will help you sort it all out, and it a favorite among the women I’ve mentored over the years.  This is a Faith episode and it will equip your life and leadership journey. As a free gift for taking...

You need this planning session, Boss-Sister!  Do you realize that out of 365 calendar days, you only have a handful, which are potentially designated days where you can get the special treatment? They are Valentine’s Day, your Birthday, your Anniversary and Mother’s Day if you are a mom.  I know you’ve got your head down grinding it out as a leader, but don’t let these moments pass, and sadly miss out on these opportunities for premium self-care.   I’ve got some great planning tips in this...

You have probably experienced this before - the daunting opportunity of addressing an issue or admonishing a colleague.  I really prefer the word admonish to a word like rebuke. Don’t you agree?  For me, to admonish me is to expect better of me because you know I am better than what you are currently seeing in me. You want better for me, so much so, that you will firmly address this issue with me, and with the best of intentions.  If you have never had to hold someone accountable for their...

You can use social media to stay connected and participate in the conversations of the day.  The point is to USE social media to your benefit.  I like sharing my thoughts and perspective with others and I have a very specific strategy for how I use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest.  I hope it helps you to use social media to serve you better.   As a free gift for taking part of this LFOI experiment with me, I have a 15-page LFOI Framework Guide so that you can build your...

You know I want you to have order in your life....because order is one of the main pillars of our LFOI framework - a Lifestyle of Faith, Order and Influence.  And in order to be absent of chaos and overwhelm, when when have done all we can do, we have to learn to make the transition guilt-free.  God always has something better for us.  In today’s episode, I am going to guide you on how to either make your situation better or at least know and discern when God wants to take you to something...