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Ginger Biz
Katy Murray
282 episodes
6 days ago
Send us a text In this episode, we unpack the often misunderstood distinction between being busy and being truly effective. Being busy can feel productive, validating, and even praised, but effectiveness is quieter, more intentional, and far more impactful over time. This conversation is for leaders, business owners, and high achievers who are doing a lot but still feeling behind. We explore why busyness is often rewarded while effectiveness is misunderstood, how efficiency can actually be an...
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Send us a text In this episode, we unpack the often misunderstood distinction between being busy and being truly effective. Being busy can feel productive, validating, and even praised, but effectiveness is quieter, more intentional, and far more impactful over time. This conversation is for leaders, business owners, and high achievers who are doing a lot but still feeling behind. We explore why busyness is often rewarded while effectiveness is misunderstood, how efficiency can actually be an...
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Ginger Biz
281. The Difference Between Being Busy and Being Effective
Send us a text In this episode, we unpack the often misunderstood distinction between being busy and being truly effective. Being busy can feel productive, validating, and even praised, but effectiveness is quieter, more intentional, and far more impactful over time. This conversation is for leaders, business owners, and high achievers who are doing a lot but still feeling behind. We explore why busyness is often rewarded while effectiveness is misunderstood, how efficiency can actually be an...
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4 days ago
16 minutes

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280. Leading With Vision When You’re Not the One Setting the Strategy
Send us a text In this episode, we talk about leading during seasons of uncertainty, when direction is shifting and decisions are happening above your level, yet your team still looks to you for steadiness and clarity. We explore the difference between leadership vision and organizational strategy, how to lead confidently without full authority, and why presence, consistency, and communication matter more than certainty. What You’ll Learn: How leadership vision differs from organizational str...
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1 week ago
10 minutes

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279. How to Stay a Compassionate Leader Without Becoming a People‑Pleaser
Send us a text In this episode, we’re diving into a leadership tension that so many thoughtful, empathetic leaders face: how to lead with compassion without slipping into people pleasing. If you care deeply about your team, want to create healthy environments, and still find yourself exhausted or overextended, this conversation is for you. We unpack the critical difference between compassion and people pleasing, why they often get confused, and how fear, boundaries, and clarity play a...
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2 weeks ago
9 minutes

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278. Building a Team That Thinks, Not Just Executes
Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re talking about a leadership shift every growing leader must make: moving from building a team that simply executes tasks to building a team that thinks, anticipates, and leads alongside you. If you’ve ever felt like everything flows through you or that it’s faster to just do it yourself, this episode is for you. We explore why execution-only teams happen (and why it’s usually not your team’s fault), how leaders unintentionally become bottlenecks...
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3 weeks ago
16 minutes

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277. The Difference Between Who I Am at Work and Who I Am at Home
Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re exploring the honest, human truth that you can be the same person at your core while showing up differently in different spaces. The steady, composed leader who walks into work each morning isn’t the exact same version who walks into a home full of toys, coffee cups, and a child with freshly self-cut bangs, and that doesn’t make you inconsistent. It makes you whole. We talk about the identities we carry, the emotional gear-shifting between roles, and...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

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276. The Version of Me I’m Trying to Become
Send us a text Personal growth doesn’t always come with fireworks. Sometimes, it unfolds in quiet, tender moments, like choosing patience with your child, letting go of anxious habits, or learning how to lead with trust. In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing the layered transformation she’s experiencing as a leader, wife, mother, runner, and woman. If you’ve ever felt yourself changing in subtle but powerful ways, or if you're in a season of becoming, this episode will speak to your ...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

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275. No One’s Cheering During the Training Runs: Leading Without Applause
Send us a text Sometimes leadership feels like running alone on a quiet trail, no crowd, no applause, just the steady rhythm of doing the right thing when no one’s watching. In this episode, Katy opens up about her personal running journey and how it mirrors the emotional reality of leadership, messy, unglamorous, and absolutely worth it. If you’ve ever felt like your hard work goes unnoticed or like you’re leading in silence, this episode will remind you that the behind-the-scenes moments ...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

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274. RERUN: Differentiating Between Excuses and Real Reasons
Send us a text Originally aired as episode 175 on July 23, 2024 In today’s episode we're diving into the crucial topic of "Differentiating Between Excuses and Real Reasons." Join Katy as she unpacks how excuses, often rooted in fear, procrastination, or lack of confidence, can hold us back from meeting our goals. Differentiating between excuses and real reasons is crucial for personal and professional growth. By being honest with ourselves and addressing the root causes of our obstacles, we...
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1 month ago
22 minutes

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273. Reclaiming Joy at Work
Send us a text Somewhere between the back-to-back meetings, the unread emails, and the endless performance goals, many leaders lose something vital, joy. Not fleeting happiness, but that deep sense of meaning, energy, and lightness that makes you remember why you started in the first place. In this episode, we’re diving into the very real emotional toll of leadership and how to rebuild joy, not through grand gestures, but in small, intentional moments that bring back creativity, connection,...
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2 months ago
11 minutes

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272. Quiet Confidence: Redefining What Strong Leadership Looks Like
Send us a text Some leaders command the room with volume, but what if true leadership doesn’t need to be loud? In this episode, we explore the underrated power of quiet confidence: the kind of strength that shows up calm, grounded, and intentional. I’m sharing how redefining what leadership “should” look like changed the way I show up at work, in meetings, and even in motherhood. If you’ve ever felt like your quieter style isn’t enough, this episode is for you. We'll break down the ...
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2 months ago
11 minutes

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271. When Leadership Feels Lonely: Finding Community in Your Role
Send us a text No one tells you how isolating leadership can feel, until you’re in it. In this episode, I’m opening up about the quiet ache that can come with leadership: the in-between space where you’re not quite “one of the team” anymore, but also not fully understood by those around you. From my own experience navigating these dynamics in the workplace (and on the running trail), we’ll explore why leadership can feel lonely, how to build genuine support systems, and ways to reconnect wi...
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2 months ago
22 minutes

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270. The Magic of Listening
Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most underrated superpowers in leadership and life: deep, intentional listening. From building trust and diffusing conflict to strengthening culture and deepening relationships, listening is more than just a soft skill, it’s a strategic one. We explore what it means to really listen (not just hear), how to bring presence into conversations, and how small shifts in your leadership rhythm can have a big ripple effect. Wheth...
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2 months ago
12 minutes

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269. Grace in the Gap: Leading Through Uncertainty, Mistakes, and Messiness
Send us a text Leadership isn’t always about confidence or control, it’s about what you do when things get messy, uncertain, or imperfect. In this episode, I’m diving into what it means to lead with grace in the in-between moments. Whether it’s navigating unclear plans, owning your mistakes, or extending compassion (to yourself and others), this is a powerful conversation on the kind of leadership that creates trust, safety, and lasting growth. If you’re leading through something murky, or ...
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2 months ago
13 minutes

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268. RERUN: Finding Motivation while Navigating Hustle Culture
Send us a text Originally aired as episode 120 on January 2, 2023 In this episode, we'll unravel key principles that contribute to business momentum, from performance assessments and innovation to employee engagement and strategic marketing. Whether you're an entrepreneur steering a startup or a seasoned business owner navigating growth, these insights are designed to equip you with actionable strategies. Remember, business momentum is not solely about overcoming challenges but about embr...
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3 months ago
19 minutes

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267. The Power of the Starting Line: Courage Over Comfort
Send us a text Every new beginning comes with nerves, doubt, and the temptation to wait until we feel ready. But what if the true transformation happens not at the finish line, but the moment you dare to begin? In this episode, I’m reflecting on my recent journey into running and how it mirrors the realities of leadership, growth, and courage. From learning payroll to pounding the pavement, I’m sharing lessons about starting scared, leading with humility, and why beginners make the best leade...
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3 months ago
13 minutes

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266. You Can Sit with Us: The Case for Inclusive Leadership
Send us a text Inclusion isn’t just a buzzword or a policy, it’s a way of leading. In this episode, we’re diving into what inclusive leadership really looks like, why it matters more than ever, and how you can start practicing it in small, meaningful ways. From empowering interns to creating culture-shifting spaces like the Women’s Collective, this conversation is full of real-life examples, practical shifts, and encouragement to build a bigger table. If you’ve ever wondered how to lead wit...
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3 months ago
13 minutes

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265. The Unspoken Challenges of Being a Young Leader
Send us a text Leading when you’re the youngest one in the room can feel like walking a tightrope, balancing the need to prove yourself without coming off as insecure. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to lead at a young age, from assumptions about experience to navigating awkward introductions at networking events. Whether you’re managing people older than you, wrestling with imposter syndrome, or just trying to build credibility in a role you’ve ...
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3 months ago
23 minutes

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264. Romanticizing the Ordinary: Marketing Through Micro-Moments
Send us a text In a world filled with filters, noise, and flashy sales tactics, sometimes the most powerful marketing comes from the smallest moments. In this episode, we’re diving into how “romanticizing the ordinary” can shift your marketing strategy from salesy to soulful. Think cozy mornings, everyday rituals, and the beautiful in-between moments of real life. I’m sharing why micro-moments build deeper emotional connections with your audience, how you can start seeing your brand through...
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4 months ago
15 minutes

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263. How to Handle Praise Without Shutting Down
Send us a text If you’ve ever awkwardly dodged a compliment or felt uncomfortable when someone recognized your work, this one’s for you. Praise can be surprisingly difficult to receive, especially when imposter syndrome, perfectionism, or old conditioning are at play. In this episode, I’m unpacking why praise feels so hard to accept and how learning to receive it can actually make you a better leader, entrepreneur, and teammate. I’ll share the emotional and even neurological roots of praise...
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4 months ago
13 minutes

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262. Intervals, Not Endurance: Leadership in Seasons
Send us a text We often think of leadership as a never-ending sprint, constant effort, nonstop output, and relentless hustle. But what if real leadership is more like interval running: focused bursts followed by intentional rest? In this episode, I’m sharing the leadership lessons I’ve learned from lacing up my running shoes. We’ll explore why leading in seasons, prep, push, plateau, and recovery, is not only more sustainable, but more powerful. Whether you’re managing a team, running a bus...
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4 months ago
14 minutes

Ginger Biz
Send us a text In this episode, we unpack the often misunderstood distinction between being busy and being truly effective. Being busy can feel productive, validating, and even praised, but effectiveness is quieter, more intentional, and far more impactful over time. This conversation is for leaders, business owners, and high achievers who are doing a lot but still feeling behind. We explore why busyness is often rewarded while effectiveness is misunderstood, how efficiency can actually be an...