How can your past make you a better leader?

Vena Sterling, leadership coach and consultant at LRI, is here to share her wisdom on all things leadership.

Vena is a real estate investor, attorney, and leadership coach for women entrepreneurs in real estate who want to create wealth, legacy & freedom.

She believes that honoring your past, honoring yourself, and honoring others is the key to being an effective leader.

We also discuss:

• What it really means to “know thyself”
• The importance of mindfulness
• The best apps & tools for your team
• And more

What is the secret sauce of leading transformational change?

In uncertain times, leaders will face change…

But how can you create organizational changes that stick—even if your team fears change?

Beth Cohn of ADRA Change Architects is here to share her framework for leading through change.

We’ll discuss:

• How the 3 parts of the mind experience change
• Making difficult changes a positive experience
• Using the Kolbe Index to navigate change
• And more

What does it mean to be a fieldworker?

This week, we revisit my conversation with Sarah Kotva, a fieldworker who helps CEOs answer big questions.

In this episode, she shares problem-solving strategies for the successful leader—and gives her take on remote work, participatory leadership, and what leaders face in the current state of the world. 

Listen to learn:

• The importance of knowing a little about a lot
• The meaning of mirroring communication
• Why there is no substitute for planning 
• And more

The commonly used sales funnel is over 120 years old…

Yet so many people use this outdated system…

Is there a better way to engage contemporary buyers?

This week, we’re rewinding to my conversation with Peter Strohkorb.

Peter believes it’s time to update the sales process—and his method has helped companies close bigger deals faster, achieve greater sales revenue, and land dream clients.

In this episode, he lays out his keys to success, including:

• 3 ways to engage contemporary buyers
• How to create lean-forward sales moments
• Why the opening is more powerful than the close
• 4 questions for post-sale buyer care
• And more

What does it take to be a better DEI leader?

This week, we’re rewinding to my conversation with Kelly Beattie.

Kelly is an expert in leadership development in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In this episode, she shares how leaders can handle challenging social topics in the workplace and be strong and positive role models for their teams.

Kelly also shares:

• How leaders can develop the 4 areas of emotional intelligence
• 3 steps to develop leadership empathy
• The most effective way to give feedback 
• And more

Did you love our new episode about payroll transparency with Everett Harper?

Everett has more wisdom where that came from…

We’re rewinding back to Everett’s first appearance on the podcast for anyone who missed it or wants to revisit the conversation.

In this episode, Everett takes a deep dive into his book Move to the Edge, Declare It Center.

The book outlines a process for creatively solving complex problems in high-pressure environments.

This is a great listen for anyone who wants a practical technique for making high-stakes decisions in the face of uncertain outcomes.

Ever heard of payroll transparency?

Many leaders are reinventing workplace culture by allowing employees to see how much everyone makes…

Wondering how this would work (& if it benefits employees)?

Everett Harper returns to the podcast to share how his company implemented payroll transparency—and what the results of this change were.

Everett also breaks down the Purpose Playbook, a tool he uses to make complex decisions and maximize alignment.

We’ve all been told to “think outside of the box”…

But when it comes to leadership, there is no box…

There is no one way to be a leader—so where do we start?

Marisa and Simon Cleveland are here to discuss their book, There is No Box: A Practical Guide for the Relatable Leader.

Marisa and Simon believe that today’s leaders need to develop cultural agility, and they want to help you reimagine leadership development. 

Listen as they share:

• The 5 ways leaders can cultivate relatability
• The meaning of non-hierarchical leadership
• Perspectives on “can leadership be taught?”
• The difference between compassion and communication
• What leaders need to understand about positionality
• And more

Do you need a brand rebirth?

Maybe your personal brand doesn’t really fit you…

Or maybe you don’t have a personal brand and don’t know where to start…

My guest Tanika Vital-Pringle is here to help you define your personal brand in 3 easy steps.

Tanika will share why creating your brand isn’t complicated—it’s about recognizing your superpower and communicating it with the world.

Join us to create your brand so you can attract clients who are aligned with YOU.

Every business owner needs to harness the power of technology…

But with so many software options, it’s hard to know where to start.

For this installment of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, I’m bringing back one of my favorite episodes: my conversation with Samantha Morris.

In this episode, Samantha shares her top software recommendations for accounting, social media, and more.

If you’ve been looking for simple ways to make your life easier with technology, Samantha has some tips for you.  

Samantha also shares her wisdom on the importance of mentorship for leaders—and more.