This is the Read to Lead podcast, episode 349.

There's so many things that we're told when we're young that's just not true.

The ambitious, work hard, you know, put your head down, it all happened.

Like, no, it won't.

Tell people to follow your dreams. Follow your dreams at 18. Hey, thanks for joining me today. My name is Jeff. This is the Read to Lead podcast. The podcast is dedicated to your personal and professional growth. I created Read to Lead because I believe that if you really want to achieve success in your business and in your life,

then you have to be a lifelong learning.

You've got to be an intentional and consistent reader.

I try to help by making it easier to access the books you want to read

by bringing you the key insights and main ideas from those books with interviews with the authors themselves.

Today we'll sit down with

Shelley Archambeau. We're going to dive into her book called Unapologetically Ambitious. Take risks,

break barriers, and create success on your own terms. I'll ask Shelley to share about her belief

that imposter syndrome is not something you conquer, but something you lean into,

why she hates the phrase work-life balance, her secret to finding the right mentors and how that

relationship can benefit both parties, and lots more. Each chapter of Shelley's book lays out

key takeaways and key actions to increase your odds of achieving your personal and

professional goals. And I'm excited to dive into it with you today. I'm also excited about my first

book coming out in August of 2021. It's called Read to Lead, the simple habit that expands your

influence and boosts your career. And I would love your permission to keep you

apprised of the book's progress as the launch date grows near. If that's okay with you, I encourage

you to add your name to my email list. I'll not only keep you updated on the book's progress,

but also send you a special free resource featuring my 12 favorite leadership and personal growth books.

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