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Change doesn’t fail because we’re lazy—it fails because something in the equation is missing.

In this episode, Kristina breaks down the Beckhard-Harris Formula for Change—and how she used it to redesign her podcast setup (and mindset).
When you understand this formula, you stop guessing why things don’t change—and start leading change with confidence.

🎧 Listen and start changing how you approach change.
📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r5jrtN44tZU
🎧Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/leadershipmodelsseriesepisode5
🚀Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18176400-leadership-model-series-episode-5-the-beckhard-harris-formula-for-change.mp3?download=true

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#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalChange #TeamPerformance #GrowthMindset #LeadershipTools #TeamGrowth #ChangeFormula #ChangeModel #MindsetMastery

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Change is constant — but leading through it doesn’t have to be chaotic.

In this episode of The Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina explores two foundational models for understanding and leading people through change:

• The Prochaska & DiClemente Stages of Change
• The Kubler-Ross Change Curve

Discover how to recognize what stage your team is in, how to respond as a leader, and how to prevent burnout and relapse during transformation.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to move from resistance → readiness → results.
📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A6OLKSa0WvA

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💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/
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#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamChange #WorkplaceCulture #ChangeLeadership #TeamSuccess #LeadingThroughChange #PeopleLeadership #ChangeManagement #TeamGrowth

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🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

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What if your next tough conversation could actually build trust, unlock creativity, and spark change?
In this episode, Kristina walks you through the GROW model — a practical leadership and coaching framework that helps you turn every problem-solving moment into progress.

You’ll learn:
1. How to use the GROW framework in real conversations
2. The one question that unlocks better solutions
3. How to turn feedback into forward momentum

🎧 Watch now and start leading with curiosity, not control.

👉 Subscribe for more leadership tools from Kristina Schmitt Development.

📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nQ83S8fiABY
🎧Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/leadershipmodelsseriesepisode3
🚀Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18074921-leadership-model-series-episode-3-mastering-the-grow-model.mp3?download=true

✨Stay Connected with Kristina:
🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca
📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment
📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/
💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/
🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/

#kristinaschmittdevelopment #businessbuildingblockspodcast #leadershipgrowth #teamcoaching #leadershipdevelopment #coachingculture #growthmindset

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🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations

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Ever wondered why your team doesn’t follow through—no matter how clear you are?

It’s not your communication. It’s not your expectations.

It’s the lack of consistent consequences.

In this episode of The Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt breaks down the ABC Model of Leadership—Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence—and why consistency in feedback, both positive and corrective, builds stronger teams and lasting trust.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

• How to use the ABC model to diagnose leadership breakdowns
• The difference between punishment and true consequences
• How consistency creates safety and accountability

📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b8yDQvrxOv8
🎧Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/leadershipmodelsseriesepisode2

✨Stay Connected with Kristina:
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💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/
🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/

#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #TeamGrowth #BehaviorChange #Consequences #LeadershipTips #ManagerLife #ProfessionalGrowth #CoachingTools

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🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations

🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

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Ever wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns — in leadership, business, or life?

In this episode, Kristina Schmitt breaks down one of the most powerful frameworks ever created: Thoughts → Feelings → Behaviors → Results.

You’ll learn how to shift your mindset, identify the thoughts holding you back, and create real change that lasts.

💡 Topics Covered:

• How your thoughts shape your leadership outcomes
• Why “fake it till you make it” only works short-term
• How to reverse-engineer your results for growth
• Practical steps to apply this model to leadership and life

🎧 Tune in to the Business Building Blocks Podcast — where we help you lead better at work and at home.

📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0hPUyJx27x0
🎧Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/leadershipmodelsseriesepisode1
🚀Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18007372-leadership-models-series-episode-1-thoughts-feelings-behaviors-results-model.mp3?download=true

✨Stay Connected with Kristina:
🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca
📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment
📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/
💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/
🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/

#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Mindset #GrowthMindset #SelfAwareness #WorkingGenius #MindsetShift #LeadWithPurpose #LeadershipGrowth #MindsetMatters #PersonalDevelopment #SelfLeadership

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🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

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Leaders everywhere preach empowerment—but most miss the mark. Why? Fear of letting go, lack of clarity, and unclear expectations. In this episode, Kristina Schmitt shares how to move beyond the buzzword and create empowered teams that thrive.

✅ Discover the #1 leadership tool to make empowerment work
✅ Learn the fears that hold leaders back—and how to overcome them
✅ Get practical steps for building clarity in delegation

🎧 Don’t just talk about empowerment. Do it right.

📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2r_q2BqDzg8

✨Stay Connected with Kristina:
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📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment
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💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/
🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/

#LeadershipGrowth #Empowerment #Delegation #Clarity #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamBuilding #MindsetShift #LeadWithConfidence

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🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

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Leadership doesn’t have to be lonely.

In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt unpacks the power of community—why leaders need it, how to build it, and what it means for both business and personal growth.

👉 What you’ll discover in this episode:

• Why leaders carry more weight than they’re designed to hold
• The 3 keys to finding and building the right community (Be Intentional, Be a Joiner, Be Selective)
• Why “the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with” is more than just a cliché
• How community can fuel both your business and your personal life

If you’ve ever felt like leadership is lonely, this episode will help you build the village you need to thrive.

Subscribe for more episodes on leadership, faith, and business growth.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to make decisions you can actually trust.
📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8AKHNvmZAGE

✨Stay Connected with Kristina:
🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca
📺YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment
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💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/
🚀Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/

#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #LeadershipSupport #FaithDrivenBusiness #CommunityMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunityForLeaders #FaithAndBusiness #LeadershipGrowth #EntrepreneurshipSupport #BusinessLeadership #FaithDrivenLeader #CommunityMatters #LeadershipGrowth #IntentionalLiving #BusinessAndFaith #LeadershipSupport #LeadershipJourney #FaithInBusiness #LonelyAtTheTop #IntentionalCommunity #LeadersNeedSupport #GrowTogether

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When life gets overwhelming, decisions become harder. Whether at work, in leadership, or at home, clarity often feels out of reach.

In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, Kristina Schmitt sits down with Amy Day, a Stanford-trained decision educator and co-creator of the VIDA Method.

The VIDA (Values, Internal Operating System, Decision Process, Action) Method harnesses the latest neuroscience research to provide a clear, step-by-step guide to better decision-making.

Discover how this powerful process can help you:
✅ Stop decision fatigue
✅ Avoid stress-driven mistakes
✅ Build confidence in every choice
✅ Lead better at work and at home

📩 Connect with Amy Day: amy@clarity4action.org
🌐 Free resources & calendar: https://clarity4action.org/connect/
📘 Free Decision Clarity Blueprint: https://clarity4action.org/decision-clarity-blueprint/

🎧 Listen now and learn how to make decisions you can actually trust.
📺Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jXdZ7FCEuJ4

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🌐Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca
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💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/
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#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #DecisionMaking #VIDAmethod #overcomingoverthinking #decisionframework #decisioneducator #clarityand confidence #LeadershipDevelopment

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🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations

🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy