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

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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Imagine focusing less on how long someone sticks around and more on the impact they make while they’re with you.How would that change the way you look at your team, your strategy, and even your entire business model?Does your company value tenure or impact more? I’d love to hear your perspective. 👇

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You’re exhausted, aren’t you?Exhausted from the anger.Exhausted from the pain.Exhausted from hurting the people who actually care about you.Exhausted from waking up every day feeling like you’ve already lost.I'll say it for you...You hate who you’ve become.You feel stuck. You keep saying, "I can't help it," knowing deep down you’re lying to yourself.Every time you swear you’ll change, you end up right back in the same damn place. So then you start blaming everything and everyone else.It’s killing you inside. It's making people around you feel small.You snap at people because it feels like the only way to release the pressure.But then the guilt eats you alive, and you spiral deeper into hating yourself.You don’t have to live like this.I know what it’s like:→ Screaming at the people who are just trying to help→ Spitting out words you can’t take back→ Feeling like you’re drowning in your own bullsh*tAnd the worst part? Knowing you’re the one causing the pain.Sometimes, the first step is simply admitting that the problem is YOU. The good news? You’re also the solution.It’s like being chained to a nightmare you can’t wake up from, with every attempt to break free reminding you of how many times you’ve failed.And you keep asking yourself, “Why me?”—believe me when I tell you that you will die before answering that question.A problem doesn’t have to feel like the end of the world when you realize it’s just an opportunity in disguise.Do yourself a favor and ask instead, “What can I do to get better?”Because truth be told...→ The pain you’re burying isn’t going to vanish just because you ignore it.→ The anger isn’t going to magically disappear.→ And nobody’s coming to save you from yourself.What patterns are you repeating that keep you stuck?What’s really driving your anger?What do you think might happen if you actually change?This is it. This is your life. Right now. And you have two choices:1. Keep letting this sh*t control you, or2. Face it head-on and start clawing your way out.It’s going to be ugly. It’s going to hurt like hell. If you don’t? I promise this will swallow you whole. People will disconnect from you.So, what’s it going to be?→ Keep drowning, or start living?→ Keep hurting the people who love you, or become the awesome person you know you can be?→ Keep repeating this toxic cycle, or break the damn chain?No one can do this for you. It’s all on you.But if you’ve made it this far, it means you’re ready to take the first step.And that’s enough for today."It's okay to fall apart. It's not okay to take it out on the world."P.S. You’re not alone, but you’ve got to do the work. 💗

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You Thought Empathy Is the Key Strategy? You’re Wrong!Leading a team is hard. Keeping them engaged? Even HARDER.(Save this post so you can reference it later!)Imagine you’ve got an amazing idea to boost your team's engagement.You present it, and... crickets.No excitement, maybe even criticism. Why?Research shows that "cognitive perspective taking" delivers greater results than any other strategy, including empathy.76% of "perspective takers" in a negotiation study developed deals satisfying both sides.And of course, cognitive perspective taking and empathy both win over the controlling groups.Here’s the real deal: You might be selling them “Venice,” but your team might be seeing "butts". Yes, that's right BUTTS!This is what Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva calls "The Venice Principle." Your team sees things from their own viewpoint, not yours.Four strategies to get you started:1. CONDUCT Regular In-Depth Interviews: Ask your team directly why they feel disengaged. Don't guess.2. VISUALIZE Your Team’s Needs: Check your engagement strategies against their needs and priorities.3. RUN Regular ONE QUESTION Micro-Surveys: Quick, non-intrusive surveys provide valuable insights.4. LISTEN to Your Team’s Language: How we talk reveals a lot about our perspective. Pay attention.Knowing your team’s needs is crucial.In today’s uncertain times, seeing the world through their eyes is just as essential as humans needing air to live.😮 How often does this happen to you?P.S. Check out Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva's Forbes article for more details. (It'll be available in the comments section shortly.)----------------------------------------------------------------------Hi, I’m Isabelle 😎 ✌ In a world full of pretense and constant disruption, the only way to truly thrive is through authentic living and our ability to reinvent.I share thought-provoking and unfiltered insights to help you unmask your true brilliance, whether it's in your life, work, or leadership journey.You matter to me.♻ Repost or tag someone who would love to join this conversation. 👋 Follow me for more at Isabelle LaCroix Vienneau 🎭 My kind unfiltered "PRETENDING SUCKS" newsletter is launching on Sept 7th. Head over to my profile and subscribe under my headline!

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Heads up for anyone freaking out…The worst thing you can do is ignore that disruption is real and then lose it when it happens.Do yourself a favor: - Expect disruption. - Expect life to throw curveballs. - Expect sh*t to get messy. - Expect plans to go off the rails. And then? Take a deep breath. Tell yourself "I got this" and do something about it.I'm rooting for you! 😎 ✌P.S. (there's maybe a little surprise in the comments!)

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