Scarcity is real for many leaders and organizations right now. There are real budget constraints, real staffing gaps, real exhaustion, and real grief.

And, at the same time, there is also perceived scarcity: the stories, habits, and assumptions that shape how we lead, decide, and treat people, even when more is possible than we realize. In this episode, we cover:

• Why scarcity is not “just a mindset problem”
• The difference between real (absolute) scarcity and perceived (relative) scarcity
• How scarcity turns from a situational reality into a harmful story
• The “starvation cycle” that keeps teams and organizations stuck
• How language reinforces scarcity and how to shift it
• What leaders can actually do when resources are limited

Reflection Questions:

• Is this a real constraint or a familiar story?
• Where do I/we actually have more agency or resources than we think (or are told)?
• What would it look like to lead/live/work with faith over fear?
• What do you/we actually control right now?
• What would it look like to choose care, clarity, and courage?
• What’s the next right decision, based on the abundance we have?

Resources & Follow Up

• Enabling Language One-Pager
• Learn more about Reloveution’s work: https://www.truereloveution.com
• Book on-demand coaching or advisory support: https://www.truereloveution.com/on-demand
• Book a connection call to explore partnership or support: https://bit.ly/reloveutionconnectioncall
• Connect with or follow Marissa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissabadgley

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This is ChatGMB: Wisdom & Insights for Modern Leaders, a private "podcast" production of Reloveution. Some "episodes" are long-form audio "workshops," some are honest conversations with like-hearted people I respect and admire (or maybe even disagree with), and some are short, casual hot take episodes on the leadership and workplace culture topics/challenges that come up again and again in my consulting, coaching, and facilitation work. You can expect stories, tools, venting, brutal honesty, lots of standing on soapboxes, and so much more.  

GMB stands for “the Great Marissa Badgley” — a nickname my husband lovingly uses to remind me that I am great, good, competent, courageous, and enough. The name is also a playful nod to ChatGPT, which so many of us rely on for answers (maybe more than we should). Think of this as the human alternative: honest real talk, wisdom sharing, and actionable strategies on the specific leadership and culture topics that surface again and again in my consulting, coaching, and facilitation work.

This is a production of Reloveution, a consulting and professional development services provider that leverages the magic of humanity to strengthen teams, deepen leadership impact, and catalyze professional well-being. Learn more at www.truereloveution.com