Brandon Jenkins

FEAR, PASSIONS, AND THE CHOICE TO THRIVE

Do you fear what others would think of you pursuing passions outside of work? Experimenting with outside interests taught me they’re not only beneficial for me. They’re also valuable for my employer: Diving into diverse activities enriches my perspective. Amplifying my contributions across the board. The skills and insights gained in one area bolster my…

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BUILDING RESILIENCE

In a world full of uncertainties, resilience is our anchor. It’s not just about weathering the storm—it’s about emerging stronger. We can build resilience in different areas of our lives. Unlock resilience with your Blueprint: Adaptability: Know your core values to swiftly navigate life’s changes. Growth Mindset: Challenges? They’re just undiscovered lessons. Emotional Strength: Every…

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CLARITY IN LEADERSHIP AND TRANSITIONS

How can you lead your teams effectively without this one essential ingredient? It’s not: Expertise Intelligence Being articulate Having all the answers 🔥The essential ingredient is CLARITY. Clarity of purpose Clarity of your values Clarity of your strengths and weaknesses Without clarity on who you are and what you stand for, your team will see…

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PROCESS TO GROWTH

So you didn’t end up exactly where you thought you would? Who cares? The real value lies in the process. It’s not about the finished product. It’s not about the artifact on the wall. It’s not about the trophy on the mantle. Growth occurs during the process itself. We’re better for having gone through it,…

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FIND YOUR INTENDED PATH

Taking ownership of our own learning is essential. That doesn’t mean blindly accepting everything on social media. Instead, embrace humility: Seek out the doers. Ask insightful questions. Forge meaningful connections. Who do you start with? Yourself. What do you truly want out of life? What are your deepest values and passions? What impact do you…

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GOLDEN PATH FALLACY

Ever fallen into the ‘golden path fallacy’ trap? It’s a belief that leads straight to a scarcity mindset: Thinking there’s only one way to do things. Believing success comes from a single path. Seeing life as a constant win-or-lose battle. This mindset turns everything into a competition. It leads us to believe we must secure…

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ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERS AND GROWTH MINDSET

  Accountability partners are all around us: Teachers Friends Family Teammates Mentors Coaches They’ve significantly contributed to my growth, with my coach playing a pivotal role. Through coaching, I uncovered my Blueprint. I gained clarity and confidence to begin aligning my life with my true purpose. Who has been the key accountability partner in your…

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ASK THE QUESTIONS

Why might questions be the keys to unlocking potential? Jennifer Garvey Berger highlights in Changing on the Job that “The questions we ask change what is possible for our learning and understanding.” Better questions lead to deeper curiosity, learning, and growth. 1. Unlock Insights: Questions reveal new paths and insights. 2. Ignite Curiosity: They spark…

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Life’s Toughest Challenges

What if you could predict how you’d react to life’s toughest challenges? Through the Blueprint Process, I gained profound clarity that transformed how I handle life’s unpredictabilities. Last year, during a tough interpersonal conflict, I referred back to my Blueprint. It clearly highlighted which aspects of me were being challenged: Harmony Team Collaboration And which…

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A LIFE OF ABUNDANCE

How does the Blueprint Process lead to a life of abundance? Embarking on the tough inner work of the Blueprint Process does more than just adjust your focus. It revolutionizes your entire perspective on success and fulfillment. Clarity and Confidence Uncover what truly matters to you, not just what you’ve been told should matter.  …

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WHEN YOUR DEFAULT PLAYER IS THE WRONG ONE

What happens when your default ‘player’ is the wrong one for the game? Here’s a lesson I learned. About three months ago, I faced an unavoidable interpersonal conflict. My initial instinct was to resolve the situation by restoring harmony-a huge part of my Blueprint. Upon reflection, I realized there were other players to consider: Assessment…
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LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES

Want to evolve your thinking to meet tomorrow’s leadership challenges? Keep reading. I recently finished “Changing on the Job” by Jennifer Garvey Berger. The concept of vertical development, helping leaders evolve their meaning-making systems to better lead in complexity, fascinates me. This quote from the book resonates deeply: “The significant problems we face cannot be…
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