What does a futurist actually do, and how can understanding change make leadership and life feel less overwhelming?

In this episode, Erin talks with futurist Cecily Sommers about how change really works, why uncertainty feels so intense right now, and how leaders can stay grounded when planning horizons keep shrinking.

cecilysommers.com

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Book:Think Like a Futurist

LinkedIn: Cecily Sommers

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​​In this micro-motivator episode, Erin shares the one strategy every new leader underestimates: using real stories of failure to build trust.

Whether you're stepping into a new role or trying to earn trust with a team that already knows you, this episode gives you a simple habit that makes people think, "I can be myself around this leader."

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"This was the first time that I had learned this lesson that working harder wasn't necessarily the answer to success."

"Being a great leader or being a great successful person in business or in what you do isn't necessarily about following a rubric or doing it the same way."

"A humility moment is essentially a story about a time when you screwed up."

"As soon as you share a humility moment, immediately your trust radar sort of goes down and they think, well, if they told me that and they didn't have to, they're probably not hiding other things from me as well."

Most resumes read like brag sheets no one asked for. Big words, boring buzzwords and mile-long bullet points that hiring managers will never read. In this episode, Erin breaks down what actually gets attention.

If you're tired of blending in and ready to get noticed by real people scanning hundreds of resumes, this episode shows you the exact shift to make.

If you're tired of blending in and ready to get noticed by real people scanning hundreds of resumes, this episode shows you the exact shift to make.

Here's what you'll hear:

1.) Why your resume should act like a marketing flyer, not a brag sheet

2.) The one section that matters most if you want to stand out

3.) How to write a summary that hooks people fast

4.) What a real superpower sounds like and how to explain it

5.) How to use keywords without turning your resume into fluff

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"A resume is simply a way to grab the attention of somebody and say, Hmm, they're intriguing."

"I want you to think about talking about yourself as a unique superpower."

"Different is better than better." ~Sally Hogshead

If you've ever wondered how to lead with more humanity without losing authority, this episode is for you.

Rachel DeAlto, keynote speaker, communication and leadership expert and author joins Erin to unpack what it really means to be a relatable leader-one who's respected, trusted, and real even when the pressure's high.

Here's what you'll hear:

The one thing teams say they crave most and most bosses forget to give

What it really takes to rebuild confidence after ego-driven leadership

How to use her "Me-You-We" method to navigate tough conversations

Check out Rachel's Book: The Relatable Leader: Create a Culture of Connection

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"People get stuck thinking being relatable means being nice or being friends. It doesn't. You can still be a leader and maintain boundaries while showing up as a human being."

"If you're not sure your team feels respected by you-ask them. And if you don't have the relationship to ask, they probably don't feel respected."

"It takes seconds to show that you're a human being."

"Teams are looking for respect from their leader. That's how they feel connected when they feel respected."

In this micro episode, Erin shares one of the most powerful (and wildly overlooked) tools for building trust as a new leader: the humility moment. Not just "I suck at Excel" level vulnerability, but a real, human story that opens the door for connection, honesty, and trust.

She also tells the story of failing seven actuarial exams, how that shaped her leadership style, and why ditching the old-school success rubric is actually the smartest move you can make.

Here's what you'll hear:

-Why trying to be perfect is killing your leadership credibility

-What a "humility moment" is (and how to find yours)

-How to use storytelling to build trust fast

Why failing early might be the best thing that ever happened to you

Whether you're leading for the first time, managing former peers, or just trying to earn credibility quickly, this episode gives you a practical mindset shift to build trust in a way that actually works.

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"I was taught, like you and so many people, that there's this rubric for success… and the reality is, a lot of that doesn't matter."

"That is the number one way to build trust-purposely mine for, be aware of, and share your humility moments."

"As soon as you share a humility moment, especially when people don't expect it, immediately your trust radar goes down."