http://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/rss/feedsA riveting combination of transformational leader, mindset coach, and impactful entrepreneur, it is no wonder Leslie Mitchell is sought after by corporate professionals, Fortune 500 companies, and aspiring leaders, for one common thing—results.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:16:01 -0700http://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/because-i-want-to-create-a-community-in-the-you-can-have-it-all-vip-mastery-program-centered-on-qualhttp://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/because-i-want-to-create-a-community-in-the-you-can-have-it-all-vip-mastery-program-centered-on-qualBecause I want to create a community in the You Can Have It All VIP Mastery program centered on quality interactions, not quantity of people, I'm limiting the seats to 25. I want each member to be able to focus on their journey, mentor and learn from (and with) other powerhouse women just like you. Make the connections we all need to succeed and grow in our personal and professional lives. Today is "someday." Your time is now, sister. Let's get this done! Join my VIP Waitlist! #leslietmitchell #lesliebalancemylife #lesliementorme #lesliefixmycredit #millionairemindset #mindsetmatters #neverstoplearning #neverstopgrowing #growthmindset #growth #lifelongstudentFri, 03 Feb 2023 14:14:40 -0700http://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/how-to-say-yes-with-class-confidence-and-carehttp://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/how-to-say-yes-with-class-confidence-and-care Saying yes can be just as dangerous or as difficult as saying no. When you are presented with a question, an opportunity, and even an ultimatum, you are always in control of your yes and your no. Taking ownership of your boundaries is essential to living the balanced life you want for yourself. Read through my top five tips to say yes with class, confidence, and care. The moment you feel you must say yes, is usually when you need to say no.A mentor once told me that the moment you feel compelled, guilted, shamed, or otherwise emotionally manipulated into giving a yes is a clear indication you need to say no. Don’t give your time, power, or energy into people, places and/or missions that would make you compromise yourself in order to get your consent. Go with your gut - but make sure it’s not just fear.I hate when people say always go with your gut. Because often, your gut response is based on comfort and security. When you’re trying to grow and lean into something new, your brain is programmed to prefer comfort and familiarity. It’s called our familiarity bias. It takes conscious effort to choose to grow past fear and discomfort, and your ‘gut’ will fight you every step of the way. Sometimes we have to stand on what we believe to be true and wait for our feelings to catch up. Your yes does not always have to be unqualified.Just because you are saying yes does not mean it has to be completely unqualified. Some of the best ‘yeses’ I’ve said came with conditions and expectations. These statements create expectation management around your yes. For instance, say your kiddo asks you for ice cream. You know their room is a disaster. Instead of saying ‘no, because your room is a mess,’ you can say, “Yes, as soon as your room is clean and your chores are finished. I’d be happy to reward that behavior.” Be aware of the rush.Benjamin Franklin said, ‘haste makes waste.’ When you feel forced to rush, you can almost guarantee something is going to be wasted - your time, energy, focus, and sometimes even your feelings. Take your time, consider your options, and ensure you are confident, comfortable, and careful with your yes - and all the possible results and consequences of it. Consider before you state your case.Here’s a rule of thumb: only explain what you think or feel about your decision to those who would also care if you chose the opposite. That person is concerned about you and your well-being, not just whether or not they get their way. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 08:51:00 -0700http://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/did-you-know-single-minded-focus-is-scriptural-in-luke-962-jesus-had-strong-words-about-our-focushttp://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/did-you-know-single-minded-focus-is-scriptural-in-luke-962-jesus-had-strong-words-about-our-focusDid you know single-minded focus is Scriptural? In Luke 9:62, Jesus had strong words about our focus: "“No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” YIKES!! That means if you set your mind to do something, you need to follow through with single-minded focus until it's completed. Your business is to be ABOUT your business! Make focus and daily progress a matter of prayer, because focus is a matter of FAITH. #focus #faith #Godisgood #Godisgoodallthetime #leslietmitchell #corporateentrepreneur #successmindset #growthmindset #mindsetmattersSun, 18 Dec 2022 06:00:05 -0700http://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/how-to-keep-your-boundaries-through-the-holidayshttp://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/how-to-keep-your-boundaries-through-the-holidays Copyright: Photo © Michael Goldman Can we be honest for a second, and acknowledge that just because the holidays are rolling around, doesn’t mean that everything in our families is going to become Hallmark-card (or movie!) worthy? You know better. Whether it’s a toxic parent, an addicted relative, or all-around lurking drama mama (or drama king!), we all have those relatives. Did you hear that? We ALL have one or two (or more) of those relatives. There is no perfect family, family, and if they look perfect, you better check you’re not in a Jordan Peele Get Out type scenario - because there’s some fake and toxic nastiness under all that flash. Okay, now that we know we’re all normal, and we’re NOT broken, snooty, damaged, better than, black sheep, or any other words you’ve heard, let’s talk about how to maintain your boundaries during the holidays. Know your limits, and sometimes, you do need to set limits with those you love most. Is there a relative you have a specific issue with, or have some hurting history? Make sure you know your limits going in - and that anyone who rode with you is aware of your limits. Blood doesn’t mean love, and it sure doesn’t mean healthy, either. Setting healthy boundaries can mean the difference between estrangement and speaking. Identify your needs, and your wants - and make sure you remember they are separate. You need your children to be safe. YOU need to be safe. You WANT to control a potentially painful or harmful situation. There’s a big difference. You can’t control others’ behaviors - only how you respond. If your needs are taken care of, your wants can become options. If your needs are not met, as in, a relative is drinking too much and has suddenly become handsy with you or your child and you don’t feel safe - wanting to stay is irrelevant. Speak up, speak calm, and speak direct. Say what you mean, calmly and clearly. So much of our family drama is because we don’t speak clearly, leaving room for interpretation and guesswork. Does it feel harsh in the moment? Sometimes. But does it save a lot of time and family grapevine, hurtful gossip later? Yes. “I’m sorry, I will have to connect with you another time. I’m leaving because did for the second time, after I politely asked them not to, and I’m no longer accepting that behavior.” Whether it’s to a second helping (or even a first if that person is cooking), or to going somewhere, eating something, or acting some way - just say no. No, my friend, is a complete sentence. It does not require an explanation or an apology. It’s a no. Finally, if you feel like it may be necessary for you to leave early, make a plan ahead of time. Drive yourself or make sure you have an escape hatch or route that is NOT in the same house. If you can be located, the issue can continue. If you do have others ride with you, be honest and upfront and let them know you may need to leave early and request they have alternate routes ahead of time. In this age of rideshare economy, there is absolutely NO reason blame should be placed on you for “ditching” someone, if you need to leave for your own mental health. There are plenty of options available. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:53:00 -0700http://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/hey-sis-im-about-to-hurt-your-multitasking-feelings-%0A%0Aheres-the-hard-truth-you-cant-multitaskhttp://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/hey-sis-im-about-to-hurt-your-multitasking-feelings-%0A%0Aheres-the-hard-truth-you-cant-multitaskHey sis? I'm about to hurt your multitasking feelings. Here's the hard truth: you can't multitask. Yeah yeah yeah, as women we talk about multitasking like it's a right of passage from balancing extracurriculars during high school all the way to balancing your current roles and responsibilities. You can't multitask. What you are doing is focusing on multiple things, badly. So this week we're going to be talking about ways to stop multitasking and start focusing. #multitasking #focus #priorities# #leslietmitchell #lesliementorme #lesliebalancemylife #organization #focusingonmeMon, 12 Dec 2022 12:13:22 -0700http://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/did-you-know-we-get-our-word-sabbatical-from-the-concept-of-a-sabbath---which-literally-means-tohttp://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/did-you-know-we-get-our-word-sabbatical-from-the-concept-of-a-sabbath---which-literally-means-toDid you know we get our word 'sabbatical' from the concept of a Sabbath - which literally means 'to rest from labor?' If even God rested on the 7th day, you can, too. REST is not a curse word. Resting from your labor is a time to reconnect with God, yourself, and your family. Exodus 20:8 &11: Remember the sabbath day, keep it holy... For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.Sun, 11 Dec 2022 08:00:22 -0700http://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/youre-not-a-dog-so-get-off-your-electronic-leash-%0A%0Athe-24-7-access-we-have-via-our-cell-phones-tohttp://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/youre-not-a-dog-so-get-off-your-electronic-leash-%0A%0Athe-24-7-access-we-have-via-our-cell-phones-toYou're not a dog, so get off your electronic leash! The 24/7 access we have via our cell phones to work blurs the line between work and home - even more so if you ALREADY work from home. Use your phone's settings to set up strict notification boundaries to help you resist the urge to check your work email when you're not 'at work,' and create routines to help you transition into and out of work mode when it's appropriate. Your family will thank you!Sat, 10 Dec 2022 08:00:11 -0700http://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/have-you-lost-a-job-that-you-built-your-identity-on-and-around-%0A%0Aor-is-your-entrepreneurial-niche-nhttp://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/have-you-lost-a-job-that-you-built-your-identity-on-and-around-%0A%0Aor-is-your-entrepreneurial-niche-nHave you lost a job that you built your identity on and around? Or is your entrepreneurial niche not performing like you think it should? Feeling like we failed in our role can be a harsh blow. Or it can also feel like a rebirth out of the ashes. It's all about balance. If you want to learn how to balance your life, and finally achieve success in all of your major life areas, DM me the magic words, "Leslie Balance My Life" for more information!Fri, 09 Dec 2022 07:00:07 -0700http://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/hey-there-guess-what-%0A%0Ayour-task-today-is-to-make-friends-%0A%0Ai-know-right%0A%0Ayou-have-plenty-alreahttp://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/hey-there-guess-what-%0A%0Ayour-task-today-is-to-make-friends-%0A%0Ai-know-right%0A%0Ayou-have-plenty-alreaHey there! Guess what? Your task today is to make friends! I know, right? You have plenty already, blah blah blah, it's too much work. But here's the thing - do you have friends who do not see you as a professional object? (I know, ouch.) Talking with this friend shouldn't be a networking meeting - it should be a reunion of souls. Spend time with people who literally have no connection whatsoever to your work - and that can include your volunteering, too! We all want to stand out in some way - that's normal. But thinking or feeling like performing your way to stardom is the only way to do that is a trap.Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:00:20 -0700http://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/hey-friends-heres-the-word-of-the-day-space-%0A%0Awhen-were-talking-about-performance-objectificatihttp://www.leslietmitchell.com/blog/post/hey-friends-heres-the-word-of-the-day-space-%0A%0Awhen-were-talking-about-performance-objectificatiHey friends! Here's the word of the day: space. When we're talking about performance objectification, the first thing you need is space. As you are able, especially this holiday season, take some space, because space provides us with perspective. The main goal of any time off should be to take a break from work, and re-invest into your relationships, including your relationship with God and your relationship with yourself. Think about it - if even God made it a point to totally and completely rest for one day out of the week, you can, too.Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:00:01 -0700