Description: In corporate America, they called Stephanie "pushy nice"—and at first, she wasn’t sure how to take it. How can you be pushy AND nice? But she's learned that this contradiction is exactly what makes entrepreneurs successful. We have to be confident yet humble, persistent yet flexible, generous yet profitable.
In this episode, discover how to stop fighting your contradictions and start using them as your secret weapon. Learn the art of being "both/and" instead of "either/or" and get practical strategies for knowing when to lean into different sides of your personality based on what the situation requires.
Key Takeaway:
“I want you to understand that being a person who maybe doesn't fit so neatly into a simple category is a potential superpower. So, look for your dance. Look for your way to navigate these contradictions and embrace the paradox. Use the tension. Stop apologizing for being wonderfully complicated.”
— Stephanie Redcross West
Show notes:
💪[
2:10] Seeing contradictions as strengths instead of weaknesses.
🔗[
4:42] The magic happens when you can be two things at the same time.
🏋 [
8:01] Giving yourself the ability to practice.
📝 [
13:57] Contradiction #1: Pushy but Nice.
🧑🏫 [
14:14] Contradiction #2: Confident but Learning.
🎢 [
16:21] Contradiction #3: Flexible but Focused.
🐢 [
22:33] Contradiction #4: Patient but Urgent.
💖 [
24:21] Contradiction #5: Generous but Profitable.
🛠️ [
28:47] Using contradictions for decision-making in your business.
⚙️ [
30:06] When to lean more heavily into one side of a contradiction.
🤔 [
34:01] Reflect on a recent conflict to use both sides of a contradiction.
☯ [
36:57] Embrace the paradox, use the tension, and stop apologizing for being wonderfully complicated.
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