Dawn speaks today with Connie Martin, author of the book The Art of Picking Up Dog Poop: Leading from the Middle, and founder of Words From The Meander, LLC. With over 25 years of experience working at Lockheed Martin and a background in military service internationally, Connie shares insights and nuggets of wisdom for leaders managing the front lines of their businesses and organizations. 

00:00 Introduction

4:08 Military school and Connie’s career in the military 

6:45 Working with Lockheed Martin 

12:50 Her tenure with Lockheed

15:22 Advice for females in male-dominated fields

18:25 The changing world of work for women 

21:56 Retirement and founding her business 

42:38 Handling disciplinary action and conflict as a leader

57:54 Tips to your 18 year old self 

Learn more about Connie Martin here:

Website: www.wordsfromthemeander.com/ 

Connie’s book, The Art of Picking Up Dog Poop: https://a.co/d/9xrk7i9 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/connie.b.martin.3#/ 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/connie-martin-0131907b/

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