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Shameless Leadership

by Sara Dean

Welcome to Shameless Leadership! This show is for women, transgender people, non-binary folks, and allies who are committed to advancing their leadership and the leadership of those around them. In this space, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and supported. Our mission is to help you foster these feelings within your own circles of influence to build trust, psychological safety, and a culture of belonging. In each episode, we dive into essential topics impacting women in leadership - everything from shutting down your inner critic and imposter syndrome to overcoming perfectionism to using your voice in new ways to advocate for yourself, your ideas, and other folks carrying marginalized identities. You'll hear practical tips, effective strategies, and inspiring stories that will not only enhance your leadership skills but also broaden your perspective to become a more confident, thoughtful, and empathetic leader. Our stories come from people carrying identities who are often underrepresented, underestimated, and excluded. By sharing their experiences, we aim to provide you with invaluable lessons that will transform your leadership journey. We are thrilled to have you join this community of Shameless Leaders who are actively creating a world where everyone, regardless of gender, can intentionally lead through a more curious, compassionate, and inclusive lens.

Latest episodes

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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

Sep 15
24 min

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

Sep 8
25 min

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

Sep 1
42 min

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.

Aug 25
33 min

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

Aug 18
30 min

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

Aug 11
33 min

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

Aug 4
26 min

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

Jul 28
33 min

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

Jul 21
55 min

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

Jul 14
47 min

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

Jul 7
30 min

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

Jun 30
37 min

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

Jun 23
27 min

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

Jun 16
30 min

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

Jun 9
37 min

994: Sage Hobbs: Naked Communication: Courageously Create the Relationships You Really Want | Leadership Strategies

Sage Hobbs is an author, facilitator, and coach whose work combines her background in counseling psychology with a passion for helping people communicate with clarity, co

Jun 2
51 min

993: Vulnerability in Leadership: Are You Armored or Daring? | Leadership Tips

We all have gaps in our leadership skills and capabilities that can be tough to spot on our own. But once seen, we cannot unsee these gaps, and we know we must take respo

May 26
26 min

992: Three Grad School Takeaways That Might Help You as Much as They Helped Me | Leadership Stories

I’m five days out from graduating with my Master’s in Organizational Leadership. I’ll be honest, I am tired. Like, bone tired. I think the last four months have been a ne

May 19
28 min

991: Emily Scherberth: Why Leaders Are Afraid to Ask For Feedback | Leadership Stories

I had the pleasure of meeting Emily Scherberth when we were in an Organizational Change & Transformation class in our Master’s in Organizational Leadership program. I kne

May 12
44 min

990: 6 Rules to Ruthlessly Manage Your Time As A Woman Leader | Leadership Tips

In this episode, I'm sharing strategic time-management tips for women ready to stop letting their calendars control them. We're talking ruthless prioritization, time-bloc

May 5
29 min

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