Shameless Leadership

1014: What You Can Do to Dismantle Everyday Racism with Paul Ladipo | Inclusive Leadership

I have followed Paul Ladipo’s work on LinkedIn for the last few years. Every time he posts, I can’t “like” his post fast enough. His expertise and ability to distill down

1013: From Working Class to Breaking Glass at Starbucks with Wanda Herndon | Leadership Stories

Very few women are looking for their opportunity to shatter glass ceilings from the time they are little girls. Wanda J. Herndon was one of the few. Raised in Flint, Mich

1012: Integrity in Leadership: Do Your Actions Match Your Values? | Leadership Strategies

Integrity in leadership is easy to talk about when the stakes are low. The real test comes when living your values costs you something: approval, belonging, comfort, stat

1011: 5 Common Communication Breakdowns Between Senior and Mid-Level Leaders | Leadership Tips

Communication breaks down between senior and mid-level leaders even when everyone is really hustling to do the very best they can in their respective roles. In the work

1010: How Great Leaders Make People Feel Seen With Microaffirmations - with Dr. Sherri Lynch | Inclusive Leadership

I met Dr. Sherri Lynch on my first day on campus for graduate school. I was told by another professor that I should introduce myself to her. I was admittedly nervous and

1009: How to Maintain Your Confidence During Constant Change and Uncertainty | Leadership Mindset

I don’t know anyone who has breezed through life since 2020. Constant change, enduring uncertainty, and frequent downright chaos have become fixtures of life. It’s taken

1008: 4 Effective Communication Skills Every Leader Needs | Leadership Strategies

Strong leadership communication isn’t just about knowing what to say. It’s also largely about knowing how to say what you need to say. It's about building the habits that

1007: All Speaking Is Public Speaking. 3 Ps to Make It Approachable - with Dana Robinson Slote

Dana Robinson Slote and I originally connected on LinkedIn, where I stumbled upon her work and was immediately excited about some of our similar passions. In getting to k

1006: 5 Ways Perimenopause and Menopause Can Affect How Women Lead | Leadership Stories

As I’ve talked about in past episodes about perimenopause and menopause (Episodes 924, 954, and 968), the transition from perimenopause to menopause took me down - HARD.

1005: The Hidden Costs of Leaving Too Much Unsaid at Work | Leadership Mindset

What happens when too much goes unsaid at work? The conversations we avoid don’t simply disappear. Over time, unspoken concerns can become resentment, erode trust, and ca

1004: 5 Change-Management Mistakes That Are Exhausting Your Team | Leadership Strategies

Change is inevitable and, these days, seemingly constant. The responsibility to manage change effectively is a large one that can weigh heavily on the shoulders of a cons

1003: How to Better Position Your Top Strengths as Your Leadership Edge

While every leader I work with is deeply talented, many struggle to self-identify their own areas of excellence and what sets them apart. If we want to be strategic probl

1002: 4 Career Growth Strategies That Are Actually Working Right Now | Leadership Strategies

If you're a woman leader looking to grow your career, build executive presence, increase your visibility at work, or develop your leadership skills, this episode is for y

1001: Cultural Intelligence and Women in Agricultural Leadership with Jacqui Gordón Núñez | Women in Agricultural Leadership, Cultural Leadership

Jacqui Gordón Núñez and I met when we were both speaking at the same women’s leadership event last spring. From the moment she took the stage, I knew I wanted to intervie

1000: 10 years. 1000 episodes. What I Never Saw Coming.

For the 1000th time, I sat down and hit record. This is a goal I have worked toward for 10 years. When I launched the podcast on March 15, 2016, my goal was to “feel this

999: The Most Underrated Leadership Skill: Why Having FUN Drives Results | Leadership Strategies

I’ve worked with high-achieving women for over two decades. I think I attract high-achieving women because this is an attribute I deeply relate to - sometimes to my own d

998: 4 Management Mistakes That Are Trapping Leaders Right Now | Leadership Tips

Middle managers are getting squeezed from both directions right now. While this isn’t entirely new, the pace of change amid constant adaptation and uncertainty makes this

997: Stop Holding Yourself Back: How to Become the Most Referred Voice in Your Industry | Leadership Mindset

Does visibility follow opportunities, or do opportunities follow visibility? The (perhaps hard) truth is that the opportunities you desire likely require visibility first

996: What Will You Be Known For (That AI Can’t Replace) | Leadership Strategies

In the age of AI (yes, I kind of roll my eyes when I say that), you have a massive opportunity to double down on YOU. You are an original - literally one in eight billion

995: Thought Leadership in the Age of AI: The Skill That Protects Your Career | Leadership Tips | AI, Thought Leadership

There is no denying that artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how we work, communicate, and lead, leaving many professionals wondering how to future-proof their ca