Ep. 235: Softball shaped Kelli's belief that great leadership is about setting others up to win. In this heartfelt episode, she shares how her time as a scrappy leadoff hitter inspired a team-first mindset—and how embracing her adoption story became the key to building trust and loyalty as a leader.

Don't miss:

• Her simple 1–10 check-in that helps leaders truly understand how their team is doing
• How Kelli scouts the competition by building authentic relationships with fellow CEOs
• Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode with my favorite quotes and reflection question so you can apply today's insights.

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Special thanks to Alissa Pupich and Lilly Mae for making this episode possible.