Sarah Levitt | Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker
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Sarah has helped senior executives, established entrepreneurs, and cutting edge thinkers identify their talents and strengths and make the most of their vast technical and business knowledge in ways that are meaningful to them as individuals and valuable to their organizations.
Sarah Levitt | Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker
11h ago
Variety breeds excitement A full display moves more product When your customers have multiple options, deliberately and happily bring your product to them (i.e. move from the porch to the sidewalk) rather than sitting back and hoping they find you Make real connections, even if brief, i.e., “Tell me about your costume!” Be generous; it ..read more
Sarah Levitt | Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker
4d ago
Take practice. We don’t like to think of it that way, but it’s so often the case. Sure, sometimes the right phrase finds us. But more often, through a combination of experience over time, trial and error, and navigating similar situations, we find our way to building a toolkit of sorts – a signature combination ..read more
Sarah Levitt | Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker
1w ago
I have had a deep, romantic love for this country for as long as I can remember. For the courage and boldness of our democratic experiment, for the light we represent to the world. For what we aspire to in our Constitution. That romanticism didn’t blind me to where we fall terribly short, but I ..read more
Sarah Levitt | Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker
1w ago
Is probably the most accurate word to describe the room. Last Friday, Brad Wilson, CEO Emeritus of Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC, joined me for a fireside chat “From Volatility to Civility: When Politics Enters the Office” at the Magnificent Leadership Annual Event. This subject came up at last year’s event, with leaders expressing ..read more
Sarah Levitt | Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker
1M ago
I know this blog reaches a global audience, but I want to illuminate the need for disaster relief here in North Carolina. The western part of our state has been hit terribly hard by Hurricane Helene, and news outlets report utter devastation. Governor Roy Cooper has said that one of the best ways to help ..read more
Sarah Levitt | Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker
1M ago
It could be your competition has them. Or an organization in a parallel industry (more on that in a minute). Or very different industry, entirely. But smart people and organizations have likely tried to tackle – and may have mastered — what you’re up against. (Starbucks recruited Chipotle’s CEO for a reason.) In my work ..read more
Sarah Levitt | Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker
1M ago
We have only one seat remaining at The Magnificent Leadership® Live Annual Event on October 17+18 in Raleigh after opening three more. Any of this year’s outstanding guest speakers would be reason to attend. As would the front page topics. Or the opportunity to be in a room with peers from across a broad range ..read more
Sarah Levitt | Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker
1M ago
I’ve been floundering for what to write, trying to digest all that has happened in our country in the last week and thinking about what, if anything, we can learn with regard to leadership. For context: In the last 7 or so days, we’ve had a consequential debate for the highest elected office in our ..read more
Sarah Levitt | Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker
1M ago
From this morning’s webinar on How to Build a Self-Correcting Team℠: Do you have the right people in the right place? (A crucial and unavoidable question.) Is there a team culture whereby communication is compassionate AND candid? Are there regularly scheduled team meetings that address what’s going well and what needs attention with a high ..read more
Sarah Levitt | Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker
1M ago
There is no substitute, and we all know that. You have to be in the room. To have the conversation that sparks the idea or insight. To shake hands and say hello and make the new connection. To get out of the daily and think more strategically and effectively. You have to be in the ..read more