Explore every episode of the podcast Strong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt
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| 164. The Business Benefits of Spiritual Intelligence with Yosi Amram | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:43:26 | |
Skeptical about how spiritual intelligence can really benefit business? In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, Teri Schmidt chats with Yosi Amram about the power of spiritual intelligence—an ability to embody virtues like gratitude, trust, and purpose—in leadership. Discover how higher spiritual intelligence in leaders correlates with better team morale, lower turnover, and improved financial results. Yosi shares his transformational journey from high-stress corporate life to becoming a leader in spiritual intelligence, offering insights that can elevate your personal and professional life. Resources:
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| The Power of Endurance in Leadership | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:35:05 | |
When was the last time you intentionally chose to push through discomfort to achieve a meaningful goal?
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| 156. The Courage to Learn & Lead with Brigadier General AnnMarie Anthony | 22 May 2024 | 00:37:12 | |
What does it mean to you to be a courageous leader? A model of courageous leadership in action, Brigadier General Anne Marie Anthony, director of the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center, US Strategic Command shares her story as evidence of the courage that it takes to learn and lead. Through AnneMarie's journey, we learned that becoming a strong leader isn't always about following the preconceived notions of what a leader should look like. But rather, about having the audacity to lead in one's unique manner, and earn the respect of those being led.
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| 71. How Will You Thrive this Year? | 02 Feb 2022 | 00:06:05 | |
Does thriving sound life a far-off, unachievable goal for this year after all we've been through? it doesn't have to be.
If you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moms-that-lead FB: @momsthatlead
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| 70. The Power of Storytelling to Make You a Better Leader with Juliet Hahn | 26 Jan 2022 | 00:50:50 | |
Finding your purpose and retaining employees are two top-of-mind topics for leaders during this Great Resignation. If you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moms-that-lead FB: @momsthatlead
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| 69. Lead From Right Where You Are with Sarah K. Peck | 19 Jan 2022 | 00:48:23 | |
Episode AKA "Yes, You CAN Lead with Baby Barf On Your Sweater"
About Sarah: Links Shared: If you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us! LinkedIn FB: @momsthatlead
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| 68. Mental Health First Aid for Leaders with Cherie Canning of Luminate Leadership | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:37:39 | |
It's time to focus on wellbeing, so that we can thrive and help those we lead to do the same. Cherie has facilitated hundreds of workshops, keynotes, and conference sessions with one goal, to inspire more heart-centered leadership. Her skills and passion lie in facilitating topics such as emotional intelligence, workplace wellness, and enhancing team culture through authentic, conscious, and courageous leadership. Outside of her facilitation, Cherie has been instrumental in her contribution to her community.
Cherie is a firm believer that when we can speak, we can influence. When we can influence, we can change lives. She is driven every day to grow the leaders of today to create a better tomorrow. Links Shared: Luminate Leadership Instagram If you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us! FB: @momsthatlead
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| 67. What Gifts Will You Create Space for in 2022? | 15 Dec 2021 | 00:04:59 | |
We put a bow on 2021, concluding our series that started in Episode 63 about our novel approach to annual planning and discovering the leadership growth opportunities that you want to focus on in 2022. FB: @momsthatlead
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| 66. Finding the Energy to Lead with Natalie Peterson | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:45:21 | |
If there's one thing that we can all agree on needed as leaders and as moms, especially during the holiday season, it's ENERGY. An industry expert, she is the creator of The Stamina ProtocolTM and host of the Mom Entrepreneur Playbook Podcast. Her 15 years experience in organizational development and a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology blend together to provide a unique solution for health, happiness, and leadership strategy. She runs her consulting business while raising her two young daughters with her husband in Northern MN.
Mom Entrepreneur Playbook Podcast
FB: @momsthatlead
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| 65. How to Raise Future Leaders with Christy Keating | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:51:27 | |
As parents, our most important leadership role is at home. But sometimes it's easy to forget that. The rush to get everyone fed and where they need to be on time or the desire to spare our kids the pain of failure leads us to take leadership shortcuts. We take over, do things ourselves...in order to make sure it's done right and efficiently. In doing so, we limit our kids' abilities to develop into leaders themselves. In today's conversation with former prosecutor turned parenting coach, Christy Keating, we discuss strategies for raising our kids to be the future leaders the world needs (and we have a bonus conversation about what Christy calls "extreme leadership": how to find what fulfills us in any job). Christy is a Certified Parent Coach® , a Certified Positive Discipline Instructor, a Certified Instructor with the Gottman Institute. She is also a long-time leader and speaker at the Program for Early Parent Support, In addition to her work as a parent coach, Christy is a licensed attorney and former prosecutor of 20 years with an expertise in the prosecution of sexually violent predators, as well as an active member of the National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation. Through The Heartful Parent’s sister company, Savvy Parents Safe Kids, Christy offers child safety workshops, presentations, and consulting to both parents and professionals. If you want to join this movement of healthy, purpose-driven moms, be sure to subscribe and connect with us! FB: @momsthatlead
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| 64. Find Your Leadership Core with Crystal Freie | 24 Nov 2021 | 00:40:12 | |
As leaders, we play many roles. We pride ourselves on playing them well. As a wife of nearly 20 years, mother of two incredible sons, and former corporate executive, she intimately knows the burden of stress and the struggle and frustration of trying to keep it all together while maintaining balance and harmony in life. She understands what it means to lose your identity to the roles in your life, and the profound impact that has on your happiness and wellbeing. Through her years of knowledge and experience in overcoming personal and professional setbacks, challenges, and obstacles, she’s developed a heart of deep empathy and understanding for her clients, and a tenacity to help them break down the barriers to living a fulfilling life of purpose and meaning. She is the Founder & CEO of C. Freie International, LLC, an organization created with the mission to positively impact 1 million women worldwide through empowering them to live as the full expression of who God created them to be and find their path forward.
Crystal's Website
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| 63. Take Control of 2022 | 17 Nov 2021 | 00:11:14 | |
We'd all like a little order and calm in the chaos of the last two years, wouldn't we?
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| Why Parenthood is the Best Leadership Development that Money Can't Buy with Amy Henderson (Encore Episode) | 10 Nov 2021 | 00:47:30 | |
Companies spend a fortune on leadership development; and rightfully so, as good leaders make successful organizations. The Tending Movement (Amy’s Website)
FB: @momsthatlead
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| 155. Two tips for leading in remote workplaces | 08 May 2024 | 00:11:21 | |
Are you navigating the complexities of leading a remote team?
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| 62. Feeling Unfulfilled? There is a Way Out: Conversation with Blake Schofield of The Bridge to Fulfillment | 03 Nov 2021 | 00:50:45 | |
During the past 18 months, many of us have taken a hard look at how fulfilled we feel. As women leaders, we often feel like we have to sacrifice: Want to be more present with your kids? Then your work outside of the home will suffer. Our guest today, Blake Schofield, has a different viewpoint. As evidenced through her personal story and the stories of the many women she's worked with, you'll see that it is not only possible, but critical to our future that women know that they can be fulfilled in their leadership without making the sacrifices that we traditionally feel that we need to make. Listen, and then join us in doing the work to begin the journey toward alignment and fulfillment. Blake Schofield is the Founder of The Bridge to Fulfillment, a mom of three & former corporate executive who spent 18 years in Corporate America building, growing & turning around 8 & 9 figure businesses. The Bridge to Fulfillment
FB: @momsthatlead
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| 61. Leading on Empty | 27 Oct 2021 | 00:10:12 | |
One of the hardest parts of leadership (and motherhood) is showing up as a leader when you feel like your tank is empty and you have little left to give. Contemplative Prayer
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| 60. How to "Toot Your Own Horn" in an Authentic Way with Leadership Expert Mary McGuire | 13 Oct 2021 | 00:48:48 | |
Despite being often naturally skilled leaders, women often limit their leadership potential by refusing to "blow their own trumpet" or "toot their own horn." Even though it might seem noble and unselfish to refuse to confidently share your unique value with your community at home and work, it's actually the opposite. It deprives others of benefitting from what you have to offer. But, can you advocate for yourself in a kind and authentic way? Yes! Our leadership expert on today's episode, Mary McGuire, shares actionable tips for gaining clarity on your unique value and then sharing it with others in an authentic way. Mary McGuire has built an impressive international career and lifestyle as an expert in the field of transformation and female advancement. Using her skills and expertise gained from thirty years of working with global corporations and high-performing executives, she has distilled her learning into easily applied techniques and processes that she shares through her consulting and writing, including her most recent book, The Female Edge. Find Your Joyful Life
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| 59. Two Tips to Lead with Confidence in Chaos | 06 Oct 2021 | 00:06:24 | |
We all want to lead with confidence, but how can we do so when our world seems to be getting increasingly more chaotic? Become a Force For Good Pre-Registration
FB: @momsthatlead
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| 58. How to Let Go of Unhealthy Stress & Become a Force for Good: Conversation with Charlotte & Jonathan of Wellness Theory | 22 Sep 2021 | 00:47:39 | |
If you've experienced stress in your life as a leader and as a mom or if you're the type of person who is seeking meaning and impact in your life, then this episode's for you. As we wrap up our series on becoming a healthier leader, I'm thrilled to bring you today's conversation with Charlotte and Jonathan of Wellness Theory. In today's conversation we not only explore the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress and highlight free and totally accessible strategies for letting go of unhealthy stress. We also talk about how you can use this inner work to become a force for good and, on the flipside, how focusing on helping others can help you to become a healthier leader. And, stick around for a chance to win an entry into an inspiring event that they're hosting in October called Become a Force for Good. Become a Force For Good Pre-Registration
FB: @momsthatlead
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| 57. The Power of a Listening Leader: Inspiration Episode with Summer Day of Meals on Wheels Montgomery County | 15 Sep 2021 | 00:38:48 | |
We all know it's important to listen as a leader, but do you know just how powerful it can be? Meals on Wheels Montgomery County website Meals on Wheels Montgomery County Instagram Meals on Wheels Montgomery County Facebook
FB: @momsthatlead
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| 56. Leadership Doesn't Have to Be Lonely: Inspiration Episode with Ashley McManus | 10 Sep 2021 | 00:44:36 | |
We will not succeed as leaders and have the impact we long for without a strong personal and professional network of support. But what if you hate networking? How do you build the connections that are not only good for your professional ambitions but also good for your health? In today's interview, we talk with Ashley McManus and discover the beauty of networking and practical tips that make it easy and enjoyable (even for introverts). We explore the power of having a "Personal Board of Directors" as Ashley shares her personal story in a conversation will inspire and motivate you to develop and nurture the network that is vital to your long-term leadership success. Her dedication and marketing efforts were recognized as once the acquisition was formalized, she was promoted to Senior Director of Global Marketing at Smart Eye. In her more senior leadership role, she is now charged with driving impactful programs that get results. As she has demonstrated in the past, she will achieve this by combining strategic thinking with tactical execution, analyzing challenges and problems and identifying steps to results by being adaptive and resourceful. She is also continuously optimizing marketing processes, and is constantly looking for ways to repurpose everything done to create a multiplier effect of thought leadership content. Her strengths are showcased when she has a position requiring creativity, multi-tasking, critical thinking, management and organization. When she is not podcasting, her favorite thing to do is design strategies for tech companies to position them as industry thought leaders. She does this by deliberately creating high quality content that resonates with their target audience and is in line with their vision. She’s a great communicator, highly effective and flexible. Now a full time working mom of two little girls, she is passionate about building a future where her daughters will have as many opportunities as their character can take them. She also believes in giving back in the areas responsible for her early success, so she is a guest lecturer for the Entrepreneurship Sales and Marketing class several times a year at Tufts University. Links Shared: Moms that Lead Episode with Amy Henderson of TendLab
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| 55. 3 Steps to Develop Resilience for You & Your Team | 25 Aug 2021 | 00:17:44 | |
In our quest to become healthier leaders who can deal with the ever-changing challenges of our times, developing resilience is key.
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| 54. How to Lead Others Without Losing Yourself | 18 Aug 2021 | 00:16:51 | |
Burnout. It's widespread and dangerous, particularly among high-achieving female leaders, who often put the needs of those they lead before their own.
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| 53. The Key to Accomplishing New Goals = Start Inside: Ask the Expert Episode with Jen Hope | 11 Aug 2021 | 00:49:42 | |
Times of transition like the beginning of a new school year provide a great opportunity for a restart…to look at our leadership and life goals and check in to see how we're doing and if we need to make any changes. But if looking at your goals sometimes leaves you feeling more discouraged than encouraged, today's episode is for you. Connect with us!
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| 154. How to Disagree Respectfully Even During an Election Year with Justin Jones-Fosu | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:51:51 | |
In an election year, discussions can get heated. But how do we maintain respect? In our new episode with Justin Jones-Fosu, explore strategies for engaging in difficult conversations without losing sight of humanity and respect. It's a timely listen for anyone looking to navigate challenging dialogues with grace.
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| 52. What Will YOUR Leadership Restart Look Like? | 04 Aug 2021 | 00:09:24 | |
It's a time of transition in so many ways. For us in the US, we're approaching the beginning of a new school year.
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| 51. Is there Enough "Meaningful Work" to Go Around? | 21 Jul 2021 | 00:12:58 | |
The hiring challenges in the news are real. Many have said that one contributing factor is that after facing the challenges of the pandemic, people are looking for more meaningful work.
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| 50. Rethinking Leadership Presence: Ask the Expert Episode with Shawn Overcast | 14 Jul 2021 | 00:32:41 | |
It's time to take a new look at what leadership presence truly means. In our conversation with leadership expert and executive coach Shawn Overcast we do just that, highlighting the power of starting within.
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| 49. Leading and Building Trust in Uncertain Times: Inspiration Episode with Lauren Kramer | 30 Jun 2021 | 00:25:18 | |
Leading through uncertain times is never easy. Like many leaders, Lauren Kramer was forced to navigate great uncertainty, in an industry hard hit by the global pandemic. Not only that, but she took over a new team and new responsibilities. Listen in to hear to hear how through this she was able build trust, develop resilience, and even recover a bit from her perfectionism (something that I'm sure none of us can relate to).
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| 48. Leading Toward a More Compassionate Community: Inspiration Episode with Sarah Aadland of Doing Good Together | 23 Jun 2021 | 00:38:12 | |
It's no secret that there's a critical need for more empathy and compassion in our workplaces, communities and families. But how do we go about leading in a way that inspires it, especially after all that we've been through in the last year? How do we lead in a way that increases connection in our polarized world. Sarah Aadland, Director of Doing Good Together's Big-Hearted Families™ Program is back on the podcast to answer these questions. She shares her passion and her actionable leadership advice as we talk about a blog post of hers that she recently shared titled 6 Ways to Work for a More Compassionate Community. Don't miss this episode if you're serious about being an effective community leader, and, perhaps more importantly, raising kids who are strong, compassionate leaders.
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| 47. Leading in a Hybrid Work Environment: Ask the Leadership Expert Episode with Cherie Canning | 16 Jun 2021 | 00:38:40 | |
Leaders across the globe are grappling with how to build and protect organizational culture in a hybrid work environment, some for the first time.
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| 46. Never Waste a Hardship: Learning Leadership Lessons During Hard Times | 10 Jun 2021 | 00:06:45 | |
As COVID cases begin to decline in the US, we may just want to rush to "get back to normal."
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| 45. Leadership Inspiration for Moms: Best of Season 1 (Part 2) | 06 May 2021 | 00:40:48 | |
This week we're continuing with the highlight reel from Season 1. This is your chance to remember and reflect on some of the most impactful leadership wisdom shared by our guests. Part 2 is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and practical leadership and parenting advice from our guests.
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| 44. Leadership Inspiration for Moms: Best of Season 1 (Part 1) | 29 Apr 2021 | 00:13:17 | |
We need you to lead. But we could all use some inspiration from time to time.
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| 43. Get Your Leadership Questions Answered! | 14 Apr 2021 | 00:03:40 | |
We're introducing a new format into Season 2 and it's all about YOU! Listen to the episode to learn more details about how you can gain new perspectives and ideas for your unique challenges and adventures as a leading mom and then go to https://momsthatlead.com/questions to submit your questions!
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| See you in April! | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:00:49 | |
We're taking a brief pause but join us back here in April for some excellent guests and content that we can't wait to share with you!
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| 42. 3 Key Questions to Inspire Motivation | 31 Mar 2021 | 00:08:12 | |
As leaders (and as moms) one topic skill that we use every single day is motivation. Whether you're looking for new ways to motivate yourself or striving to motivate someone on your team, these three questions will help to move you forward.
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| 41. Finding Joy While Leading Through Difficult Times: Inspiration Episode with Cherie Canning | 24 Mar 2021 | 00:50:10 | |
If you're looking for a dose of practical positivity to boost your leadership, this episode is for you. Joy can be elusive in leadership, especially during the difficult times we've endured over the last year. Our guest has solutions. Leadership expert Cherie Canning, not only exudes joy, but she also shares stories and practical tips for being a mindful, authentic, and inspiring leader even during the hardest of times.
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| 40. The Best Leadership Development that Money Can't Buy: Inspiration Episode with Amy Henderson | 17 Mar 2021 | 00:46:33 | |
Companies spend a fortune on leadership development; and rightfully so, as good leaders make successful organizations.
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| 39. Women on the Rise! Leadership Lessons for Leading Moms: Inspiration Episode with Bridgett McGowen-Hawkins & Simone Morris | 10 Mar 2021 | 00:33:20 | |
Leadership can be lonely, especially for moms. But it doesn't have to be. Our guests today are on a mission to help female leaders feel connected and supported. Through their newly released book, Upward: Leadership Lessons for Women on the Rise, they have provided a forum for women to connect, learn and be inspired to play big and be the leaders they were created to be. Links shared: Upward: Leadership Lessons for Women on the Rise Connect with Simone FB: @momsthatlead
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| 38. The Keys to Courageous Leadership: Inspiration Episode with Ashley Byers | 03 Mar 2021 | 00:37:10 | |
The time for courage is now. Our communities need the unique combination of leadership skills and style that only we can offer. We've talked about courage before, but in this episode you'll get to see it in action and discover the keys to courageous leadership that you can start practicing right away. You'll get to hear from Ashley Byers, as she shares her story of how she discovered courage from her journey as a young single mom to a happily married working woman who regularly challenges herself in multiple ways (including endurance races that span hundreds of miles and multiple days!). About Ashley: Ashley is a team member of Renegade Endurance, a national endurance club co-founded by her husband and is also on the Valhalla & Valkyrie Racing Team. She is an advocate for The Woodlands Chapter of Ainsley’s Angels, a national non-profit organization that aims to build awareness about the special needs community and gives individuals with disabilities an opportunity to experience endurance sports. When she is not training, she works full time as the Manager of Marketing & Outreach for The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership. She has received certificates in Economic Development Marketing & Attraction by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and Basic Economic Development by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service. She is a 2015 graduate of Leadership Montgomery County and will graduate from Lone Star College with her Associate of Arts degree this year. Since moving to the area 16 years ago, Ashley has volunteered with numerous community non-profit organizations. Most recently she is the Immediate Past President of Interfaith Young Professionals and serves on Interfaith of The Woodlands Development Committee. She is also on the Visit the Woodlands Marketing Committee and the PR subcommittee for Memorial Hermann’s In the Pink of Health Committee which brings awareness to breast and ovarian cancer. While juggling different responsibilities and facing challenges, she imparts a motto to others that “If she can, YOU CAN.” Ashley encourages others to step outside of their comfort zone and to dream bigger.
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| BONUS Skill-isode: Active Listening That's Not Annoying | 26 Feb 2021 | 00:08:28 | |
Skill-isode = A short bonus episode with practical tips for a skill related to the topic of the week's main episode.
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| 37. Master Emotional Intelligence to Weather Life's Storms | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:21:00 | |
Of all the skills that moms excel in, we think Emotional Intelligence is at the top of the list. This is definitely something to celebrate. Research shows that Emotional Intelligence is one of the most valued skills of leaders and leads to more effective teamwork, creativity and decision-making. Not only that, but it's particularly important for leading during challenging times…whether that be a global pandemic or just family havoc caused by an Arctic Blast hitting Houston. In this episode we'll look at four sub-skills of Emotional Intelligence, talk about why moms have unique opportunities to practice them and discuss practical ideas for honing these critical skills.
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| 36. How to Lead When Your Team Doesn't Want to Follow | 10 Feb 2021 | 00:15:10 | |
Are you feeling frustrated, stuck, and ineffective as a leader? Are you faced with team members who just will not perform as they need to in order for your team to succeed? We have good news for you. Many of the skills and instincts you need to improve performance are already in your toolkit. You've already practiced them with your kids. You just need a bit of refocusing and reflection. That's what this episode is intended to do for you. It will guide you through a quick leadership needs assessment that will help get you unstuck and keep your team moving forward. What team development lessons have you learned? Share with us on IG at @wearemomsthatlead!
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| 35. All I Really Needed to Know about Team Development I Learned From My Kids | 03 Feb 2021 | 00:10:37 | |
Team development is a superpower of many moms, for good reason. In this short episode we focus on 3 leadership lessons learned from parenting that we can use to develop our teams toward greatness, even during difficult times.
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| BONUS Skill-isode: Public Speaking | 29 Jan 2021 | 00:06:37 | |
Skill-isode = A short bonus episode with practical tips for a skill related to the topic of the week's main episode.
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| 153. Are you a D.I.N.O. (delegator in name only)? | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:10:39 | |
What makes delegation one of the most challenging skills for new (and, if we're honest, experienced) leaders?
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| 34. The Courage to Show Up as a Leader | 27 Jan 2021 | 00:11:57 | |
Leadership takes courage. Connect with us! IG: @wearemomsthatlead
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| 33. Leading with Courage in a Time of Division | 20 Jan 2021 | 00:12:41 | |
On this Inauguration Day in the United States, this episode focuses how we can lead with courage to heal divisions in our families, workplaces and communities. Links shared: Brene Brown's Unlocking Us - January 13, 2021 Episode The AND Campaign's Church Politics Podcast - December 9, 2020 Episode
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| 32. Perseverance: 3 Tips for How to Keep Moving Forward in Uncertain Times | 13 Jan 2021 | 00:12:33 | |
As leaders and moms, not only do we need to find ways to persevere during difficult times (which we've had plenty of lately), but we also have to carry ourselves in a way that motivates others to keep moving forward. It's not easy. That's why we're spending one more week on perseverance, digging deeper into the lessons we learned from Melanie's story shared in the last episode. You'll leave this episode with three practical steps for persevering toward your own leadership development goals, even during dark, uncertain times.
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