When everything is changing, having a leader who is reliable and rock steady is comforting. Seeing the certainty in their eyes allows you to keep moving with confidence. Today's conversation with @suzannekliewer223 emphasizes the importance of empowering others and being a leader who helps people achieve their goals. She also highlights the significance of mindset in leadership and the role of assessments in understanding oneself and others.
Suzanne draws parallels between farming and business, emphasizing the importance of planting in faith, tending to the seed, and being prepared for setbacks. In this conversation, Suzanne Kliewer discusses the importance of patience and trust in leadership and entrepreneurship.
She shares her favorite books and podcasts that have been game-changers for her, including works by Simon Sinek and Mark Batterson. Suzanne also emphasizes the significance of pursuing dreams that are tied to our ancestors and the ripple effect of chasing our own lions. She highlights the qualities of staying calm in any situation and being non-judgmental towards others. Her passion lies in helping leaders move to the next level and focusing on personal health and well-being.
Keywords
background, small town, Nebraska, speech language pathology, Mary Kay, Mexico, open to new experiences, empowering others, leadership, mindset, assessments, farming, planting in faith, setbacks, leadership, entrepreneurship, patience, trust, books, podcasts, dreams, ancestors, ripple effect, calmness, non-judgmental, personal health
Takeaways
- Being open to new experiences and taking risks can lead to personal and professional growth.
- Empowering others and helping them achieve their goals is a key aspect of leadership.
- Having a growth mindset and being open to learning is essential for personal and professional development.
- Assessments can provide valuable insights into oneself and others, but it's important to remember that everyone is unique.
- Farming teaches valuable lessons about patience, faith, and tending to the needs of a business or organization. Patience and trust are essential qualities for leaders and entrepreneurs.
- Reading books and listening to podcasts can be game-changers in personal and professional growth.
- Pursuing dreams that are tied to our ancestors can have a profound impact on our lives.
- Staying calm in any situation and being non-judgmental towards others are valuable qualities.
- Helping leaders move to the next level and focusing on personal health are important goals.
Titles
The Power of Mindset in Leadership
Empowering Others: The Key to Effective Leadership Chasing Lions and the Ripple Effect
Helping Leaders Move to the Next Level
Sound Bites
"I loved my hometown, but I wanted to fly and do some other things as well."
"I think one of the other things I learned too was when I was in speech therapy, I wasn't just a speech therapist. When I started Mary Kay, I had just gotten promoted into a district manager position."
"I want to empower people to do things on their own and become good and build their confidence versus enabling them to depend on me."
"We somehow expect everything to come to fruition at a hundred percent."
"Quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death."
"Quit holding out. Quit holding back. Quit running away. Chase the lion."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
08:34
Lessons from Speech Therapy and Mary Kay
29:26
Lessons from Farming: Patience, Faith, and Tending to Business
36:06
Game-Changing Books and Podcasts for Personal Growth
52:04
Helping Leaders Move to the Next Level
