Episode Summary:
In this episode of Leaderish: Leadership Lessons Straight Up, Doris and Regina dig into the power of habits—how they're formed, how they stick, and how to replace the ones holding us back. Drawing from James Clear's Atomic Habits, Dr. Wendy Wood's research, and their own real-life stories, they uncover what it really takes to build high-powered habits that shape identity, fuel growth, and create lasting change.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Sequence:
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
00:20 Diving into Habits
01:38 Understanding Tiny Gains
02:52 Breaking Bad Habits
05:54 Replacing Habits
10:08 The Power of Identity
12:29 Building a Blogging Habit
14:49 Positive Reinforcement
18:06 Maintaining Podcasting Habits
19:09 Building Habits with Positive Reinforcement
19:19 Overcoming Challenges in Habit Formation
19:45 Motion vs. Action: The Key to Progress
20:14 Small Steps Lead to Big Changes
23:20 Pairing Habits for Success
26:34 The Importance of Consistency
33:02 Identity and Habit Transformation
34:06 Testing New Habits with Short-Term Challenges
36:02 Wrapping Up and Encouraging New Habits
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