The 1% Rule That Actually Works (Most Leaders Get This Wrong)

Описание: Self-leadership and leadership development don’t require radical change.

They require 1% improvement. Consistently.

In this video, I break down the Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement and show you how small, daily upgrades can transform how you lead and live.

Instead of trying to reinvent yourself, you’ll learn how to apply the 1% rule to three high-impact leadership practices:

✅  Listening
✅  Communicating
✅  Learning

These micro-adjustments compound. And over time, they reshape your identity, your influence, and your results.

If you’re a midlife professional who wants sustainable leadership growth without burnout, this is for YOU.

Because who you are is how you lead. And who you become is built in the small decisions you make daily.
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About Me

👋 Hi, I’m Laura Miner, a board-certified leadership coach, and this channel is here to give you coach-led tools grounded in the science of self-leadership. If you want practical strategies to help you grow professionally and personally, you’re in the right place.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – The small shift that changes your leadership
01:22 – How we set ourselves up for failure
02:14 – The Antidote? Kaizen
03:20 – The 1% compounding effect
04:21 – Research on the benefits of Kaizen (personal & professional)
05:30 – What I love about Kaizen + Strategies & Tools for getting 1% better
06:10 – Strategy #1: Kaizen Your Listening
08:16 – Strategy #2: Kaizen Your Communication
10:04 – Strategy #3: Kaizen Your Learning
11:53 – Why consistency beats intensity
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🤓 Research Links:

Suárez-Barraza, M. F., & Ramis-Pujol, J. (2013). Changing quality of life through the Personal Kaizen approach: A qualitative study. International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences, 5(2), 191–207. https://www.emerald.com/insight/conte...

Daniels, K., Tregaskis, O., Nayani, R., & Watson, D. (2022). Using kaizen to improve employee well-being: Results from two intervention studies. In Achieving Sustainable Workplace Wellbeing (Springer), pp. 125–137. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf...