Are New Year’s resolutions actually helpful for leaders… or are they quietly holding you back?

In this episode of Hire Power, Kim Frost challenges the idea of once-a-year goal setting and explains why real leadership isn’t about resolutions—it’s about courage, clarity, and consistent action. Dropping this conversation a few weeks into the new year is intentional, because statistically, this is when most resolutions fall apart.

Kim shares why she doesn’t believe in January resets, how fear disguises itself as “strategy,” and a powerful story from a Peloton ride that perfectly captures how leaders often mistake discomfort for danger. (Spoiler: sometimes the “snake” is just a mouse.)

This episode is a candid, reflective conversation for leaders who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or hesitant to move forward—not because they lack skill, but because fear is quietly running the show.

In this episode:

• Why great leaders don’t rely on annual resolutions
• The difference between fear-based logic and real strategy
• How fear disguises itself as “being prudent”
• Why unnamed fear grows—and named fear loses power
• The “snake vs. mouse” metaphor that every leader needs
• How reacting vs. responding impacts trust and leadership
• A simple daily approach to shrinking fear instead of avoiding it
• Why courage isn’t loud—it’s quiet, steady, and decisive

💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com

Boomers. Gen X. Millennials. Gen Z. One team. What actually works and what absolutely doesn’t.

For the first time in history, four generations are working side by side, and if you’re leading them, it can feel less like running a business and more like moderating a family reunion. In this episode, we break down why generational tension isn’t really a “generation problem” at all— nd what strong leaders do differently to create clarity, engagement, and performance across age groups.

Drawing on data from Gallup, Deloitte, McKinsey, PwC, SHRM, and Microsoft, this episode unpacks the leadership myths that keep teams stuck—and the practical shifts that help leaders thrive.

In this episode:

• Why generational conflict is usually a leadership clarity issue, not an age issue
• What each generation tends to value at work (without stereotyping or labeling)
• The biggest mistakes leaders make when managing across generations
• Why one-size-fits-all leadership, annual reviews, and unclear expectations backfire
• How regular feedback, clear standards, and adaptive communication drive engagement
• Practical strategies to build cross-generational collaboration that actually works

💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com

Chaos isn’t a phase, it’s the environment. Market shifts, AI disruption, layoffs, global instability… uncertainty is now part of everyday leadership. And in moments like these, leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about how you show up.

In this episode, we look at what courageous leadership actually looks like when clarity is hard to find. Inspired by insights from Harvard Business Review and real-world leadership examples, this conversation focuses on leadership in practice—not theory—when things feel messy, loud, and unresolved.

Because here’s the truth: your team doesn’t need perfection. They need clarity, consistency, and calm.

In this episode:

• Why chaos reveals the leader—and why uncertainty puts leadership on full display
• How creating a strong internal narrative anchors leadership in turbulent times
• The balance between confidence and humility
• Why great leaders “act their way into clarity"
• The role of connection, support, and honest feedback in sustaining courage
• Why emotional regulation is a strategic leadership skill, not a soft one

💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com