Our guest on the podcast today is  Meredith Bell, the co-founder and president of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes resources that help leaders strengthen their character and communication skills to build strong relationships and inspire others to perform at the highest level. Meredith is the author of three books and host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. Her latest books, co-authored with her business partner, Denny Coates, are Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills and Peer Coaching Made Simple. These are e how-to guides for improving communication skills and serving as a peer coach to someone else.

In today’s conversation we talk through various key aspects of leadership as Meredith shares her vision of reaching a million leaders to enhance their communication and character, creating positive ripple effects in both teams and personal relationships. She introduces the concept of "power skills" for effective communication and trust-building, highlighting the shift from technical skills to relational aspects in leadership.

We talk through the use of practical tools like 360-degree feedback and online programs for developing empathy and self-awareness. Meredith also touches on navigating volatile environments (VUCA) and the crucial role of character in leadership. Her journey from public education to founding Grow Strong Leaders provides rich, actionable insights I know you will enjoy.

Join us as we explore elevating others and transforming traditional leadership into a practice grounded in humanity and connection.

Key Takeaways

• Meredith’s own journey to becoming an embodied leader
• How to build character, resilience, strengthen relationships, and integrity.
• Why leadership values must align with personal authenticity.
• What it means to become a leader that elevates others, inspiring potential over performance
• Tools for uncertain and rapidly changing environments

Episode Resources:

• Meredith’s Website
• Meredith’s Linkedin Profile
• Grow Strong Leaders Podcast
• BOOK: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills
• BOOK: Peer Coaching Made Simple
• SacredChangemakers.com
• Our Sacred Community
• Jayne Warrilow on Linkedin

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