High performers are often thrust into management roles without the training or tools needed to be effective. Margy Feldhuhn experienced precisely this in her first leadership position and had to navigate murky waters to rise to the challenge. In this episode, Margy...
Leadership requires a marathon mindset. You can’t take on everything yourself and sprint to the finish because there is no finish line. If you’re doing your job right, you keep supporting your people so you can achieve evermore goals together. Kevin Bailey is...
Ryann Dowdy’s first leadership role didn’t come with an official title that told everyone she was “in charge,” and yet, she was. With her lack of title, Ryann realized people were much more comfortable sharing their ideas and concerns with her because she wasn’t...
Lorraine Ball’s leadership journey got off to a rocky start when she chose a “take me as I am” approach which ended up pushing people away. Over time, she realized she needed to meet team members where they are so they could connect. Lorraine has learned that...
Jeb Banner thought he was going to be a rockstar, and he worked to make that happen. He formed a band, marketed it, learned the industry, and made connections. All of those skills easily transferred to the business world once he understood that leadership was where...
Chris Keaveny is the Founder and CEO of Meritize, an organization helping students pay for programs that unlock better careers. The amount of business Meritize generates has quadrupled in the past two years, but the staff has not. Chris says that is a testament to the...
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