Welcome to An Apple A Day with Dr. Amanda Podcast!

Every week, Dr. Amanda invites guests to speak about a weekly theme. This week, Hasanna Birdsong, President of Sales at Adept Group, discusses her journey as a woman in leadership. She provides five powerful tips to empower other women in leadership. 

Hasanna's Book Recommendations   

Dare to Lead by Brene Brown: Establishing trust and vulnerability to change the work culture. Available on Amazon. 

 The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks: A book about dreams and fears and how to remove self-imposed limitations. Available on Amazon.  

The Five-Second Rule by Mel Robbins: Trust yourself to take action and move toward your goal. Available on Audible and Amazon.

 You Are a Badass Series by Jen Sincero: Know Your Capabilities and How to Become Self-Aware. Available on Amazon.

Description of the Episode with Hasanna Birdsong

Timestamps

2:35: Dr. Amanda: Introduces Hasanna Birdsong

3:25: Hasanna talks about her journey leading up to her leadership roles.

3:55: Dr. Amanda "What does it mean to be an effective leader?" 

4:00 Hasanna shares how one important part of her life was educators noticing the leadership skills that launched her into leadership.

6:35: Hasanna said that kids need somebody to believe in them and that supports them.

7:00 Hasanna discusses her time at Lehigh Valley Live and the time she spent within the diverse environment.

8:45: Hasanna talked about how she learned how to empower others during her time at Arbonne.

10:40: Hasanna shares how Brene Brown’s work was influential as a leader.

12:30: Dr. Amanda- It goes from competition to empowerment. We all have values that will help each other.

13:15: Dr. Amanda asks Hasanna if there are any other lessons she learned about leadership.

13:30: Hosanna “Being a leader doesn’t mean that you have all the answers.” It just means that you show up and do your best even when you do not.”

14:30: Dr. Amanda acknowledges Hasanna’s reference to blind spots. It is important to have other mentors and continue to grow.

15:22: Dr. Amanda asks "Are anything else to pave the way for women leaders?"

15:28: Hasanna believes equal pay is critical and discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the workforce.

16: 48: Dr. Amanda asks, "What are 5 leadership tips for women?"

16:55: Hasanna: Apply for the job you do not think you are ready for-you do not need to check every box. She continues through additional tips.

18: Hasanna discusses a wise tip. “Fill your cup. You are no good to anybody else if your cup is empty.”

18:55: Dr. Amanda says to "Rip up your list and just apply for the job!"

19:40: Hasanna mentions different leadership books written by women leaders.

22:05:  Dr. Amanda “It is important we positively shift the culture and environment where we work.”

22:50:  Dr. Amanda “Take a step forward and do not hold yourself back because of what other people think.”

24:00: Hasanna leaves us with one final wisdom tip: "Right now, you are enough. Today, just as you are enough."