Thinking That Matters with Elizabeth Mahusay

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Elizabeth Mahusay is passionate about thought transformation. Through her writing, speaking, and accountability groups, she helps individuals and organizations identify the foundational thoughts that form the basis of their beliefs, reject those that have a negative impact, and replace them with thoughts that lead to personal as well as organizational change.

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October 19, 202631 min

Lead Calmer and Think Clearer Under Pressure with Sabber Ahamed

What if your voice could reveal clues about your stress and confidence before you even recognize them yourself? In this episode of Thinking That Matters, I speak with Sabber, founder of Ontor AI, about the connection between our voice, nervous system, and psychological state. Sabber shares how his experience with chronic pain inspired him to develop technology designed to identify stress patterns and help people build greater self-awareness. We explore how this technology could support individuals, sales professionals, and leaders in recognizing stress triggers, improving self-regulation, and creating space for clearer thinking and better performance. In this episode, we discuss: What your voice may reveal about stress and confidence Recognizing patterns and triggers in everyday conversations Self-awareness as the first step toward self-regulation How leaders can support team well-being and performance Simple techniques to help calm your nervous system Something to reflect on this week: Where in your day do your energy or confidence shift, and what is usually happening right before it? Because clearer thinking often begins with noticing what your body has been trying to tell you. Ontor is still early, and there's nothing to buy. If you lead a sales team or coach people for a living, Sabir would love your feedback. Find him at Ontor AI or connect with him on Linkedin. Website and waitlist: https://ontor.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabber-ahamed/ About Sabber: Sabber Ahamed is the founder of Ontor, a performance-intelligence tool that reads state from a person's voice. Born in Bangladesh and now based in Dallas, he holds a PhD in geophysics, where he spent years learning to pull hidden signals out of noisy data. By day he's an applied ML scientist building computer-vision models for radiology, with earlier on-device AI work at Toyota and defect-detection systems at Bridgestone. Ontor grew out of a personal question about his own chronic pain, and he's building it solo around two kids, on a bet that the instincts that read a scan can also read a voice. If you know a leader or sales team who works under constant pressure, share this episode with them. It may help them notice something they've been carrying without realizing it. ________ 💡 Join the Women Growth Group for live, in-person training that empowers your potential and connects you with a vibrant community of growth-minded women! https://linktr.ee/gowithelizabeth Stay connected with Elizabeth on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbmahusay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebmahusay/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMahusay Website: https://elizabethmahusay.com/ ______ Ready to shift the way you think and lead? Pick Your Path by Elizabeth Mahusay is now available! Start learning how to break limiting thought patterns, strengthen your mindset, and step into more intentional leadership. 👉 Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Your-Path-Leadership-Course-ebook/dp/B0H24Q8DYX? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 5, 202647 min

What Motherhood Teaches Us About Letting Go of Control in Business with Kristin Merron & Jennifer McKee, Mom Brain Media

Delegating something and letting go of it are two different things. For many women who build businesses, and for any leader who has been the "chief everything officer" for too long, the hard part often isn't finding help. It's trusting. In this episode of Thinking That Matters , I welcome Kristin Merron and Jennifer McKee, co-founders of Mom Brain Media, a marketing strategy company that also creates events for women in business. They met in an early childhood PTA while their youngest children were babies, and a coffee conversation eventually became a company and a true 50-50 partnership. Together, they explore what it takes to build something with another person, why "mom brain" is a strength rather than a liability, and how the thoughts we carry about competition, capacity, and our own titles can quietly hold us back. This conversation matters because so many capable leaders assume that holding on tighter is the responsible thing to do. Kristen and Jen offer a healthier picture: partnership built on trust, strengths named out loud, and strategy that fits the season your business is actually in. We discussed: Why they reclaimed "mom brain" as a strength and how it became the name of their company What it means to be each other's "who," and how the right partner can be the push that gets you to step out Why delegation only works when you mentally let go, and what to do when you can't Three things that make delegation work: full task ownership, letting people shine in their strengths, and honest communication The conversations they had before signing a 50-50 partnership, including how they'd handle a disagreement Why spending your thinking time on competitors is exhausting, and what to focus on instead Why so many women running real businesses still call them a "side hustle," and why owning what you've built comes first Because when you build a mindset of thinking that matters, you can build a business that matters. Something to consider: Where are you still holding tightly to something you've already handed off? About Kristin Merron and Jen McKee: Kristin Merron and Jen McKee are the co-founders of Mom Brain Media®, a creator-powered media company helping rising creators and small businesses build visibility, connection, and legacy through strategic storytelling and community-driven amplification. With backgrounds spanning journalism, public relations, marketing, business development, public education, and community-building, they help remarkable people and brands become impossible to overlook. Their Market Like a Mother™ philosophy challenges transactional, attention-at-all-costs marketing. Instead, they believe the strongest brands are built by listening closely, communicating with clarity, earning trust, and using your influence to create opportunities for others. Connect with Mom Brain Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbrainmedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MomBrainMedia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mom-brain-media/ Know someone building a business who could use this conversation? Share this episode with her, or with anyone ready to trust a little more and carry a little less. ________ 💡 Join the Women Growth Group for live, in-person training that empowers your potential and connects you with a vibrant community of growth-minded women! https://linktr.ee/gowithelizabeth Stay connected with Elizabeth on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbmahusay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebmahusay/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMahusay Website: https://elizabethmahusay.com/ ________ Ready to shift the way you think and lead? Pick Your Path by Elizabeth Mahusay is now available! Start learning how to break limiting thought patterns, strengthen your mindset, and step into more intentional leadership. 👉 Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Your-Path-Leadership-Course-ebook/dp/B0H24Q8DYX? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 28, 202635 min

Why Overachievers Struggle to Let Go of Control with Alexandra Phoenix

If you've ever told yourself "I'll just do it myself, it's faster," this conversation is for you. In this episode of Thinking That Matters , I sit down with Alexandra Phoenix, known as Alex, founder of Crimson Create Studio, a branding and creative studio in McKinney, Texas. Alex brings a classically trained artist's eye and a business builder's mindset to a conversation that moves from perfectionism and delegation to the way social media has quietly warped what "success" is supposed to look like. What makes this episode worth your time is how honestly Alex traces her own overachievement rating herself a "20 out of 10" back to a belief she carried for years: that being competent meant being indispensable. That belief served her for a season. Eventually, it started costing her the very relationships and rest she needed to build something sustainable. We discussed: Why overachievers often hold onto tasks out of a belief that "it's my problem, I'll solve it" and how that becomes its own kind of burnout The difference between healthy ownership and the extreme self-reliance that quietly limits a team or a business How perfectionism can disguise itself as high standards, and why Alex had to unlearn the belief that she couldn't put her work out until it was flawless Why "rushing to be successful" often trades long-term wisdom for a shortcut that never actually arrives A candid look at social media as an attention economy, and how it has reshaped what people believe normal disagreement, success, and even sadness are supposed to look like Why thinking long-term about a business, its reputation, its brand, its legacy, requires slowing down first Alex's approach to building brand identity from the inside out, starting with vision and values before a single visual is created A question worth sitting with: Where in your own life or leadership are you carrying something simply because you believe you're the only one capable of carrying it well? Ready to bring more clarity and cohesion to your brand? Book a 90-minute Brand Strategy Session with Alex Phoenix at www.crimsoncreates.com/strategysession . About Alexandra Phoenix Alexandra Phoenix is the founder and creative director of Crimson Creates Studio, a Dallas-based brand development and creative studio. Classically trained in fine art, with studies in graphic design and illustration, Alexandra brings more than a decade of experience across branding, design, startups, publishing, and creative direction. Through Crimson Creates Studio, she helps businesses build cohesive brand identities through strategy, storytelling, visual design, and web development. She also teaches art and design and writes about branding and design on Substack Connect with Alex: substack: www.crimsoncreates.com/@crimsoncreates website: www.crimsoncreates.com Loved this episode? Follow, rate, and review the podcast. Because when you cultivate thinking that matters, you live a life that matters and if this conversation stirred something, subscribe to the newsletter to continue thinking it through. ________ 💡 Join the Women Growth Group for live, in-person training that empowers your potential and connects you with a vibrant community of growth-minded women! https://linktr.ee/gowithelizabeth Stay connected with Elizabeth on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbmahusay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebmahusay/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMahusay Website: https://elizabethmahusay.com/ Ready to shift the way you think and lead? Pick Your Path by Elizabeth Mahusay is now available! Start learning how to break limiting thought patterns, strengthen your mindset, and step into more intentional leadership. 👉 Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Your-Path-Leadership-Course-ebook/dp/B0H24Q8DYX? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 21, 202635 min

Why Helping Everyone Doesn't Make You More Valuable with Angela Piper

If you've ever stayed late at work, said yes to one more favor, or quietly kept score of how much you're doing for everyone else, this episode is for you. In this episode of Thinking That Matters , I sit down with Angela Piper, a director of operations, mom of three, and self-described "recovering people-pleaser," to unpack a thought pattern that hides in plain sight: overachievement that looks like helping. Angela shares how a belief passed down through her family that you can either love what you do or support your family, but not both quietly shaped her sense of worth for years. What she originally diagnosed as "just" people-pleasing turned out to be something deeper: a pattern of tying her value to how much she could do for other people. This conversation matters for any leader, parent, or overachiever who has ever confused being needed with being valuable. Together, we work through the difference between helping because you genuinely want to and helping to earn a "gold star" and why that distinction changes everything about how you lead, parent, and show up in relationships. Key takeaways: People-pleasing can disguise itself as overachievement. Angela didn't recognize herself as an overachiever because she measured it against straight A's not against an unrelenting need to be liked and needed. A generational belief "you can love your work, or you can provide for your family, but not both" shaped Angela's thinking about ambition and money long before she consciously noticed it. Two thought disruptors worth carrying with you: What is my yes costing? and Who is actually going to notice? The amount you give someone doesn't add to or subtract from your value. People remember how you made them feel, not how much you did for them. Checking your motive is a discipline. Angela now asks herself, "Am I helping because I want to, or because I want the gold star?" before saying yes. Parenting differently: instead of handing her kids the plan, Angela asks questions that help them build their own so the goal belongs to them, not to her. A lifetime of reading expanded the grace Angela extends to people whose lives, thinking, and upbringing look nothing like her own. Reflect on this: If you say yes to this, what are you actually saying no to and to whom? About Angela Piper: Angela Piper is the Director of Operations at Far Beyond Marketing, where she turns creative chaos into coordinated systems with tangible results. A McKinney, Texas native and lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan, Angela returned home after spending three years in Spain with her husband and three children. As the daughter of an English professor and a librarian, she has been a lifelong reader and believes books are one of the best ways to understand people who see the world differently. That belief also shapes how Angela serves her community and raises her family. She is especially passionate about accessibility, financial, educational, and social, and spends much of her time volunteering, mentoring, and helping people bridge differences in class, neighborhood, religion, and politics through greater understanding and connection. Connect with her: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelapiper/ Loved this episode? Subscribe to Thinking That Matters so you don't miss future conversations on overachievement, self-reliance, and cultivating thinking that matters. ________ 💡 Join the Women Growth Group for live, in-person training that empowers your potential and connects you with a vibrant community of growth-minded women! https://linktr.ee/gowithelizabeth Stay connected with Elizabeth on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbmahusay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebmahusay/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMahusay Website: https://elizabethmahusay.com/ __________ Ready to shift the way you think and lead? Pick Your Path by Elizabeth Mahusay is now available! Start learning how to break limiting thought patterns, strengthen your mindset, and step into more intentional leadership. 👉 Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Your-Path-Leadership-Course-ebook/dp/B0H24Q8DYX? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 14, 202637 min

When Achievement Becomes a Fight for Your Worth with Amanda Martin

What if some of your greatest achievements have been fueled by a question you didn’t even realize you were asking: Am I good enough? For high achievers, doing more can feel responsible. Carrying more can feel capable. Being the person who keeps everything together can even look like leadership. But what happens when achievement becomes part of how you prove your worth? In this episode of Thinking That Matters , I sit down with Amanda Martin, CEO and co-owner of Alliance Direct, to talk about achievement, identity, leadership, and learning to let go of the need to prove yourself. Amanda describes herself as a “15” on a 1-to-10 achievement scale. She shares how childhood expectations, competition, motherhood, career, and entrepreneurship shaped her drive to achieve and how she eventually began questioning the belief that more was always better. We talk about: The connection between feeling “good enough” and overachieving Why achievements and accolades don’t define who we are The hidden cost of constantly carrying more Why high achievers struggle to delegate and let go What happens when we stop fighting to prove we belong Redefining success around service rather than accomplishment This conversation leaves us with a question worth considering: What are you still carrying because you’ve convinced yourself you’re the one who has to hold it all together? Maybe the next step isn’t achieving more. Maybe it’s examining what’s driving the achievement. ____ About Amanda Martin Amanda Martin is the CEO and co-owner of Alliance Direct, a Dallas–Fort Worth company specializing in epoxy coatings, decorative concrete, and finished concrete flooring for residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. An entrepreneur with a background in sales, relationship-building, and business development, Amanda has spent much of her career building organizations and helping businesses grow. Today, Amanda leads Alliance Direct alongside her husband, Craig, bringing together her passion for people and business with their commitment to quality craftsmanship and service throughout the DFW area. Connect with Amanda: Website: https://alliancedirectservices.com/ Email: info@alliancedirectservices.com Office: 469-530-2525 ________ 💡 Join the Women Growth Group for live, in-person training that empowers your potential and connects you with a vibrant community of growth-minded women! https://linktr.ee/gowithelizabeth Stay connected with Elizabeth on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbmahusay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebmahusay/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMahusay Website: https://elizabethmahusay.com/ ___________ Ready to shift the way you think and lead? Pick Your Path by Elizabeth Mahusay is now available! Start learning how to break limiting thought patterns, strengthen your mindset, and step into more intentional leadership. 👉 Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Your-Path-Leadership-Course-ebook/dp/B0H24Q8DYX? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 7, 202633 min

When High Achievers Can’t Control the Outcome with Morgan McNabb

What happens when you work hard, prepare well, and still don’t get the outcome you wanted? For high achievers, disappointing results can quickly become personal. Instead of asking, “What can I learn from this?” we start wondering, “What does this say about me?” In this episode of Thinking That Matters , I sit down with criminal defense attorney Morgan McNabb to talk about imposter syndrome, professional identity, pressure, comparison, and learning to separate your worth from outcomes you cannot fully control. Morgan shares how law school challenged her confidence, why being surrounded by highly accomplished people made comparison tempting, and how courtroom experience taught her to focus less on what others think and more on what she can actually learn and improve. Together, we discuss: How imposter syndrome can make capable people question whether they belong Why comparison becomes dangerous in high-pressure environments Turning difficult experiences into opportunities for growth The difference between responsibility and trying to control every outcome Why your career should never become your entire identity How overachievers can learn to ask for help Separating what happened from what you believe it says about you One important reminder from this conversation: you can take responsibility for your growth without making every result a judgment about your worth. A question to consider: When something doesn’t go the way you hoped, do you treat the outcome as information or as evidence about who you are? If this conversation gives you something worth reconsidering, follow Thinking That Matters and continue cultivating thinking that matters. ____ About Morgan: Morgan McNabb is a West Texas native and criminal defense attorney. She graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Forensic Science before earning her law degree from Texas Tech in 2020. Since graduation, Morgan has practiced exclusively in criminal defense, representing clients in state-level cases ranging from Class C misdemeanors to first-degree felony offenses. Connect with Morgan: https://www.texasdefensefirm.com/about-us/our-attorneys/morgan-mcnabb/ ________ 💡 Join the Women Growth Group for live, in-person training that empowers your potential and connects you with a vibrant community of growth-minded women! https://linktr.ee/gowithelizabeth Stay connected with Elizabeth on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbmahusay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebmahusay/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMahusay Website: https://elizabethmahusay.com/ ______ Ready to shift the way you think and lead? Pick Your Path by Elizabeth Mahusay is now available! Start learning how to break limiting thought patterns, strengthen your mindset, and step into more intentional leadership. 👉 Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Your-Path-Leadership-Course-ebook/dp/B0H24Q8DYX? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 24, 202619 min

How High Achievers Can End the Day Well | Leadership Series Part 3

[This episode is Part 3 of our conversation with Lisa Hammett on building habits that support how we think, work, and lead. In Part 1, we explored habits for starting the day well. In Part 2, we focused on practices to use throughout the day. This final conversation turns to how we end the day well and how small, intentional habits can help us disconnect, reset, and prepare for what comes next. ] You may have closed the laptop but did you actually stop working? In this third conversation of Leadership habit series with Lisa Hammett, we explore what it looks like to end the day well, not with a complicated routine, but with small, intentional practices that help create space between work, rest, and the next day. Lisa begins with a simple challenge: when you leave the office, let the workday end. We then discuss screens, sleep routines, gratitude, daily wins, intentional self-talk, habit stacking, and why sustainable change usually begins much smaller than we think. Moreover, we discuss: Why checking email and messages after leaving work may mean your workday never really ended Practical ways to create separation from screens and notifications Using gratitude and small wins to shift how you close the day Recording three wins from today and three wins you want tomorrow How repeated “I am” or “I intend to” statements can increase self-awareness Why habit stacking works best when the new behavior is attached to something you already do Why meaningful change should be made “stupid small” instead of unnecessarily complicated The often-overlooked value of celebrating a behavior you want to repeat For an overachieving leader, perhaps the deeper question is not simply, What should I add to my evening routine? It may be: What am I still carrying at the end of the day that I need to learn to put down? This conversation is a reminder that cultivating better habits does not require reinventing your entire life. Sometimes you begin by turning off one notification, writing down one win, changing one sentence you repeatedly tell yourself, or making one desired behavior small enough to actually do. Join Us for The Leadership Advantage If you’re ready to strengthen the way you think, lead, and show up each day, join Elizabeth Mahusay and Lisa Hammett for The Leadership Advantage: Small Habits, Better Thinking, Bigger Results . This highly interactive workshop brings together the science of habit formation, intentional thinking, and practical mental fitness strategies to help leaders build daily routines that support meaningful, sustainable results. September 15, 2026 | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM Dyer Hall, First United Methodist Church 315 N. Church Street, McKinney, TX 75069 Invest in your leadership. Transform your thinking. Elevate your results. https://lisahammett.com/leadership-advantage/ _____ About Lisa: Lisa Hammett is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, leadership wellbeing expert, and Positive Intelligence® PQ Coach who helps healthcare and HR leaders prevent burnout, build resilience, and create healthier workplace cultures. Through speaking, leadership training, and coaching, she equips leaders with practical strategies to reduce stress, strengthen communication, and sustain performance without sacrificing wellbeing. She is the author of the From Burnout to Best Life series. Connect with her: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthylivinglisahammett/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisahammett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.hammett Website: https://lisahammett.com ________ 💡 Join the Women Growth Group for live, in-person training that empowers your potential and connects you with a vibrant community of growth-minded women! https://linktr.ee/gowithelizabeth Stay connected with Elizabeth on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbmahusay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebmahusay/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMahusay Website: https://elizabethmahusay.com/ ______ Ready to shift the way you think and lead? Pick Your Path by Elizabeth Mahusay is now available! Start learning how to break limiting thought patterns, strengthen your mindset, and step into more intentional leadership. 👉 Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Your-Path-Leadership-Course-ebook/dp/B0H24Q8DYX? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 17, 202630 min

How Leaders Can Interrupt Unhelpful Thinking Under Pressure | Leadership Series Part 2

there as we lay the foundation for habit formation before exploring how to build healthy leadership habits throughout the day.] How you respond to stress during the middle of your day can shape the way you lead. In Part 2 of this conversation, I continue the discussion with leadership and wellness expert Lisa Hammett about habit stacking, not just for productivity, but for cultivating healthier thinking throughout the day. Together, we explore practical ways leaders can interrupt negative thought patterns, regulate emotions in stressful moments, and build simple habits that improve focus, decision-making, and communication. From sensory-based "PQ reps" to the power of adding the word yet to limiting beliefs, this episode offers practical tools you can begin using immediately. In this episode, you'll learn: Why comparing your growth to others can hinder progress How negative thought patterns influence leadership and workplace culture Simple habit stacks that help reset your thinking throughout the day Practical ways to improve emotional regulation under pressure Why asking better questions can disrupt unhelpful thinking How the word "yet" can shift you from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset Why leaders set the emotional tone for their teams Leadership isn't just about managing your responsibilities. It's about managing the thinking behind your responses. Small, intentional habits practiced throughout the day can create the mental space needed to lead with greater clarity and purpose. If this episode encourages you to think differently about your daily leadership habits, subscribe to the Thinking That Matters! Join Us for The Leadership Advantage If you’re ready to strengthen the way you think, lead, and show up each day, join Elizabeth Mahusay and Lisa Hammett for The Leadership Advantage: Small Habits, Better Thinking, Bigger Results . This highly interactive workshop brings together the science of habit formation, intentional thinking, and practical mental fitness strategies to help leaders build daily routines that support meaningful, sustainable results. September 15, 2026 | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM Dyer Hall, First United Methodist Church 315 N. Church Street, McKinney, TX 75069 Invest in your leadership. Transform your thinking. Elevate your results. https://lisahammett.com/leadership-advantage/ _______ About Lisa: Lisa Hammett is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, leadership wellbeing expert, and Positive Intelligence® PQ Coach who helps healthcare and HR leaders prevent burnout, build resilience, and create healthier workplace cultures. Through speaking, leadership training, and coaching, she equips leaders with practical strategies to reduce stress, strengthen communication, and sustain performance without sacrificing wellbeing. She is the author of the From Burnout to Best Life series. Connect with her: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthylivinglisahammett/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisahammett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.hammett Website: https://lisahammett.com ________ 💡 Join the Women Growth Group for live, in-person training that empowers your potential and connects you with a vibrant community of growth-minded women! https://linktr.ee/gowithelizabeth Stay connected with Elizabeth on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbmahusay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebmahusay/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMahusay Website: https://elizabethmahusay.com/ __________ Ready to shift the way you think and lead? Pick Your Path by Elizabeth Mahusay is now available! Start learning how to break limiting thought patterns, strengthen your mindset, and step into more intentional leadership. 👉 Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Your-Path-Leadership-Course-ebook/dp/B0H24Q8DYX? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 202624 min

Why Discipline Isn't Enough to Build Better Leadership Habits | Leadership Series Part 1

What if the reason your habits don't stick isn't a lack of discipline? Many leaders believe lasting change comes from pushing harder, trying longer, or simply having more willpower. But what if sustainable leadership habits begin somewhere else entirely? In this special three-part conversation, I welcome leadership coach and wellness expert Lisa Hammett to explore the science behind habit formation and why understanding how habits work can transform the way we lead ourselves and others. Together, we challenge one of the most common leadership assumptions that discipline alone creates lasting change and introduce a more practical approach built around small, intentional actions that become sustainable over time. Whether you're trying to establish healthier routines, lead your team more effectively, or simply create greater consistency in your own life, this conversation offers practical strategies you can begin applying immediately. In this episode, you'll discover: Why discipline alone often fails to create lasting habits The simple habit loop of cue, behavior, and reward How "habit stacking" makes new behaviors easier to maintain Why tiny, consistent actions often outperform ambitious goals Practical morning routines that help leaders begin the day with greater clarity and intention How disrupting unhelpful thought patterns creates space for healthier leadership decisions Why rewarding progress matters for both personal growth and team development One of the most powerful moments in this conversation comes as Elizabeth reflects on parenting and leadership, illustrating how encouragement and intentional rewards often produce better long-term results than relying on discipline alone. It's a reminder that the same principles that shape personal growth also influence the cultures we create as leaders. As you listen, consider this question: Are the habits you're trying to build designed for success or are they relying solely on willpower? This episode is Part 1 of a special series with Lisa Hammett. In the next conversation, I and Lisa continue exploring practical leadership habits that can help you build greater consistency throughout your day. If this conversation encourages you to think differently about the habits shaping your leadership, subscribe to Thinking That Matters podcast. Your support means a lot. Join Us for The Leadership Advantage If you’re ready to strengthen the way you think, lead, and show up each day, join Elizabeth Mahusay and Lisa Hammett for The Leadership Advantage: Small Habits, Better Thinking, Bigger Results . This highly interactive workshop brings together the science of habit formation, intentional thinking, and practical mental fitness strategies to help leaders build daily routines that support meaningful, sustainable results. September 15, 2026 | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM Dyer Hall, First United Methodist Church 315 N. Church Street, McKinney, TX 75069 Invest in your leadership. Transform your thinking. Elevate your results. https://lisahammett.com/leadership-advantage/ _____________ 💡 Join the Women Growth Group for live, in-person training that empowers your potential and connects you with a vibrant community of growth-minded women! https://linktr.ee/gowithelizabeth Stay connected with Elizabeth on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbmahusay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebmahusay/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMahusay Website: https://elizabethmahusay.com/ Ready to shift the way you think and lead? Pick Your Path by Elizabeth Mahusay is now available! Start learning how to break limiting thought patterns, strengthen your mindset, and step into more intentional leadership. 👉 Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Your-Path-Leadership-Course-ebook/dp/B0H24Q8DYX? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 3, 202634 min

When Obedience Feels Too Costly | Trusting God Beyond Your Fear with Keri Steele

Sometimes the greatest barrier to your calling isn't your circumstances, it's the story you're telling yourself about what obedience will cost. In this episode of Thinking That Matters , I sit down with Keri Steele, founder and executive director of Little Hearts of Hope, an organization serving children who have a parent or sibling battling cancer. After losing her husband to cancer while raising three young children, Keri found purpose in her pain by creating a ministry that equips families with healthy coping skills through play, art, and creative expression. Together, we explore the limiting beliefs that keep us clinging to security instead of trusting God's leading. Our conversation is an honest reminder that while obedience often feels costly, God can use our hardest seasons to grow our faith, deepen our trust, and reveal purpose we never imagined. In this episode you'll learn: Why perceived security can keep us from your calling How limiting beliefs fuel fear and self-doubt What obedience has taught Keri about God's faithfulness Why healthy emotional coping matters for children experiencing grief How God can bring purpose from life's most painful seasons Reflection: Where might your desire for certainty be keeping you from taking the next faithful step? Learn More About Little Hearts of Hope Little Hearts of Hope is inviting artists of all ages and skill levels to submit free artwork for its annual Hope in Every Season Virtual Art Gallery. Submissions are open June 1–July 31, and the gallery launches August 1. They're also hosting two summer art camps in Frisco. Learn more, submit artwork, or view upcoming events at littleheartsofhope.org. About Kerri Steele: Kerri Steele, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, relocated to Texas after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. She is a devoted mother of three and a passionate advocate for children’s mental health. Following the loss of her husband to terminal cancer in 2012, Kerri founded Little Hearts of Hope, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, ages 4-14, by promoting creative expression as a healthy coping mechanism. In addition to leading the organization, Kerri operates a cottage bakery specializing in gourmet king cakes and is preparing to release her first children’s book. ________ Connect with Elizabeth Want more conversations like this? Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn and subscribe to her newsletter for practical leadership insights and thought-provoking reflections to help you think differently and lead with greater intention. https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-mahusay-coach-author-keynotespeaker/ Ready to shift the way you think and lead? Pick Your Path by Elizabeth Mahusay is now available! Start learning how to break limiting thought patterns, strengthen your mindset, and step into more intentional leadership. 👉 Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Your-Path-Leadership-Course-ebook/dp/B0H24Q8DYX? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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