About This Episode
Ready to trade performative hustle for focused power? We kick off 2026 by unpacking six hard-won leadership lessons drawn from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour—then translating them into simple moves you can use this week. From truly operating in your zone of genius to leading with emotional clarity, this conversation is a practical blueprint for confidence that compounds.
We start with alignment: why the Year of the Horse energy—boldness, flow, freedom—matters, and how a short holiday reset changed my eyes-under-bags reality. Then we get tactical. You’ll hear how staying in your lane elevates the whole team, why EQ beats emotional suppression, and how the real magic happens in rehearsal, not the spotlight. We dive into culture design too: setting clear goals, sharing the upside with meaningful bonuses, and building rituals that recognize people who rarely touch the mic.
Pressure will come, so we map out calm responses: scenario planning, clear roles, and the “respond, don’t react” first five minutes. Finally, we talk about being fully yourself without using authenticity as an excuse to stop growing. Expect reflection questions you can use with your team, your calendar, and your next big decision, plus a peek at what’s new: a fresh set, logo, website, and a lineup of guests we can’t wait to share.
If you’re aiming for higher performance with less friction—more clarity, cleaner systems, deeper confidence—this is your start line. Hit play, save your favorite takeaway, and send it to a friend who’s ready to lead with courage. And if this resonated, subscribe, leave a quick review, and join the newsletter at podcast.lisatarkington.com so you don’t miss what’s next.
Chapters:
- : Welcome And New Year Energy
- : Year Of The Horse: Boldness And Flow
- : Rest, Renewal, And Fresh Direction
- : Why Study Taylor Swift
- : Lesson 1
- : Lesson 2
- : Lesson 3
- : Lesson 4
- : Lesson 5
- : Lesson 6
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Show Notes
- •0:00: Welcome And New Year Energy
- •: Year Of The Horse: Boldness And Flow
- •3:15: Rest, Renewal, And Fresh Direction
- •: Why Study Taylor Swift
- •7:50: Lesson 1
- •: Lesson 2
- •16:35: Lesson 3
- •: Lesson 4
- •24:06: Lesson 5
- •: Lesson 6
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