Lead Into It

This week's episode is with Kelly Waltman, Founder, and CEO of SLR Consulting and author of Elevate Connection: Cultivate an Engaged, Inspired, Productive, and Profitable Workplace Culture.  

We had an amazing conversation about feedback (an essential skill as a leader!). We talked about why giving  AND receiving feedback is important, how to respond to and process feedback, and how fear plays into feedback. 

With over twenty years of experience developing and delivering curricula, Kelly has a passion for helping individuals learn and grow. From the classroom to the board room, she has designed content for groups of all sizes. She also brings over a decade of managerial and leadership experience to her work - holding director-level positions with previous employers, and serving as a board member for local non-profit organizations.  Kelly holds advanced degrees from Shippensburg University and a Ph.D. from Temple University. 

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DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. 

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Making coffee at work might seem like an ordinary task, so how did Debbie change her mindset about this small task into something that launched her career? 

This week's episode is with Debbie Story,  President and CEO of the nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center, to talk about leadership lessons she learned as she progressed in her career.  With her passion for leading teams, the lessons she shares can inspire you to change your mindset and set boundaries to maximize your potential. 

A little more about Debbie, before joining the Center full time, Debbie led large organizations in various parts of BellSouth and AT&T operations. Her most recent role was EVP Mobility Customer Service, and before that she spent four years as Senior Vice President of Talent Development and Chief Diversity Officer at AT&T, responsible for identifying and developing leaders across 240,000 employees in 60 countries, aligning managers with the company’s priorities, and driving employee engagement. She oversaw the award-winning AT&T University, as well as the company’s efforts to leverage diversity and inclusion to drive innovation and growth. Throughout her career, she held positions in customer service, sales, distribution, supply chain, operations, network, M&A, digital & social media, and HR, first at BellSouth and then AT&T.

Link to Debbie's book: Don't Downsize Your Dreams: Leadership Inspiration for Women

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DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. 

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I am so excited to be back!

This short episode will dive into where I've been and what I've been up to since last year and what you can expect for future podcast episodes. 

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DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. 

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Lead Into It will be taking a break for the summer! 

Listen to this episode to learn why and to learn a great metaphor for how to juggle the important things in life. 

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DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. 

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It's time for a coffee break!

Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day.

During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 10: Setting Expectations and Building Teams with Derek Whisenhunt. In this part of the episode, Derek shares steps on how to set expectations for your team. This is great for new leaders or those looking to establish more aligned and clearer expectations for their teams. 
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DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. 

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In this week's episode, I sit down with Ron Carucci, Managing Partner at Navalent, to talk about his new book, To Be Honest: The Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose.  We talk in-depth about the conditions in which people will tell the truth, be fair, serve a greater good, and in what conditions do organizations create an environment where people will lie steal and cheat.  It was an interesting conversation about how leaders really impact the environments at work and what factors are important when trying to create a more honest environment.

Ron has a 30-year track record of helping organizations adopt strategies that lead to accelerated growth, and designing programs to execute those strategies. He is also a two-time TED speaker and the best-selling author of eight books, including the recent Amazon #1 Rising to Power.

Find more information about Ron and Navalent here:
https://www.navalent.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncarucci/
https://twitter.com/RonCarucci
Moments of Truth Video Series
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DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. 

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It's time for a coffee break!

Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day.

**Happy Mother's Day!**

During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 8: Leading as a Mom with Keri Atkinson, where she talks about how she saw how important it was to set the tone each day for her family and why it's important for her to admit to her kids when she makes mistakes.

Listen to the full episode here.

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DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. 

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I'm so excited to have Marisa on the show again! This time, we talk about her new book, Own Your Authority: Follow Your Instincts, Radiate Confidence, and Communicate as a Leader People Trust. We also talk about what it means to own your authority, trust your gut and have self-leadership. 

Marisa is a former IT Executive on Wall Street who has over 21 years of corporate roles and leadership experience.   She is the creator of The Gutsy Leadership System TM and founder of In Our Shoes TM, a professional development training and collaboration platform consisting of self-paced online courses and live training delivered through The Gutsy Leadership Academy TM, an online leadership school that promotes a global community for professionals to share their same struggles in a trusted safe environment. 

Find more information about Marisa and In Our Shoes TM:  https://inrshoes.com/ 
 
Reach out to Marisa:  [email protected].
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Instagram: @leadintoit
Facebook: @leadintoit

Logo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, [email protected]   

DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. 

Thanks for listening!! Let’s keep the conversation going: Connect with me on Instagram and LinkedIn, or subscribe to my weekly newsletter. Excited to be here with you!

It's time for a coffee break!

Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day.

During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 15: Communicating with Intention with Marisa Santoro. In this part of the episode, Marisa explains how to effectively use the Rule of Three when communicating with intention. This is a great tool to use at work or in your relationships!

**ANNOUNCEMENT** I'm excited to have Marisa on the show for a second time to talk about her new book Own Your Authority: Follow Your Instincts, Radiate Confidence, and Communicate as a Leader People Trust.  Look for episode 35, available May 4th.
Marisa's new book is available NOW for purchase on Amazon.com.
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www.leadintoit.co  

Reach out to Sara: [email protected] 

Instagram: @leadintoit
Facebook: @leadintoit

Logo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, [email protected]   

DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. 

Thanks for listening!! Let’s keep the conversation going: Connect with me on Instagram and LinkedIn, or subscribe to my weekly newsletter. Excited to be here with you!

As leaders or as high achieving individuals, our health and wellness is the foundation to reach our goals and to take care of others. 

On this week's episode, I talk with Jenn Trepeck, owner of Better Life Now, LLC and the host of the Salad With A Side Of Fries podcast. During our conversation, we talk about why health and wellness as a leader are important and what happens if we don’t make it a priority. Jenn also leaves you with tons of great tips that you can implement in your day-to-day life.

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www.leadintoit.co  

Reach out to Sara: [email protected] 

Instagram: @leadintoit
Facebook: @leadintoit

Logo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, [email protected]   

DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. 

Thanks for listening!! Let’s keep the conversation going: Connect with me on Instagram and LinkedIn, or subscribe to my weekly newsletter. Excited to be here with you!