My Dad used to love to sing his favorite song in church, "Let The Life I Live Speak For Me." What will the life you lead say about you? After talking with Rachel Polson, Partner at Baker Tilly, I get the sense that she hopes the life she lives and legacy she leaves, speaks for her.

Are you a woman leader that wonders how other women lead? Are you a man that thinks the rules of the game are the same for all of your contemporaries? Ever wonder what the conversation is when leaders go behind closed doors? Here's your glimpse.

Tune in and hear why Rachel never thought she'd one day be a Partner. Hear what she wishes she told her younger self and what she hopes her example does to influence her two sons and consequently the workplace.

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In the blink of an eye, Sadie's life was tragically changed. And yet somehow, her path forward was also created. After 16 years and 22 facial reconstruction surgeries, it's become simply part of Sadie's story. Out of this story, Sadie now passionately leads the Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge "Know the Truth"substance abuse prevention program. She is responsible for the organization visiting over 160 schools.

We're never too young to teach and never too old to learn. Listen in to Sadie's story of challenges, forgiveness and overcoming obstacles. Hear how in this instance, leadership is extremely personal.

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Massive, complex and ever changing... You ever wonder what leading diversity  is really like in major corporations? US Bank's Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Greg Cunningham brings life to brands. The consummate story teller leans in, sharing his perspective on the work. He shares why he thinks diversity is always about making space for people different than you and working across that difference for a common goal. It's always a pleasure to sit down with GC and gain his perspective. Give a listen!

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Former International Consultant turned Head of Strategy for Principal Financial Group, has again taken the leap into the entrepreneurial "deep end" as the President & CEO of Signature Health.

This episode is filled with extremely insightful content for those thinking of making the jump from the corporate structure into an entrepreneurial endeavor. Having been an entrepreneur here in the US and in the United Kingdom, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and proven insight. He gives executable steps to help ensure success as you consider becoming "your own boss."  

He shares insight into what venture capitalist look for, how this insight helped him to move closer to taking the jump and why two heads are not always better than one. You'll get the four (4) key steps to lessen the learning curve on being a successful entrepreneur.

Don't miss this one. It's a gem!

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Extremely connected serial entrepreneur takes his talent for identifying the right players, to marry with the right opportunities to deliver MARVELous results to Marvel Citizen.

Ricardo Johnson II is simply a strategist's, strategist. He's the guy behind the scenes that illuminates the vision, and brings all the right players together to make magic. But few know he's even been there because he doesn't stick around for the cameras. 

When I talk about this guy, I simply say, "Those who know, know." 

This is one is special.  Don't miss this!

Rarely do we get the opportunity to hear the ins and outs from people that have reached the pinnacle in the corporate structure as well as played very large as an entrepreneur. Corporate executive, turned one of the largest Applebee's franchise owners in the country, and back. He's been a President as well as CEO of multi-billion dollar organizations, Anton shares his boomerang journey between corporate and entrepreneurial endeavors.  

One of The Leadership is Personal Podcast's most listened to interviewees, Anton speaks candidly about how you should be thinking, why you need help and how to think about executing on your dream of being your own boss.

Many romanticize about the opportunity of being their own boss one day. Anton asks, "Are you ready for success?" Sharing why this is important, you get unfiltered access to Anton. You gain insight on mindset, investment and concentration of intellectual value. This is a DO NOT miss podcast! 

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Welcome to Season 3 of The Leadership is Personal Podcast. 

We are starting the season talking with individuals that are either Entrepreneurs that have left their corporate roles or once took the leap, and have returned to the corporate structure. For many, it is a romantic notion to "be my own boss." However, many step out without a real sense of the mindset and knowledge of the amount of dedication, sweat and yes, sometimes tears it takes to make it. 

It's more than a notion and definitely not for the faint of heart. If I'm being honest, it took me years to get in the right mindset. And I still think like a "corporate guy" at times; I spent 20 years there.

Listen up! See if you have what it takes.

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It's nuanced and necessary. But it's not black & white. This is a hard one to peg. I try to give you a bit of what we discuss here, but Dr. Rudder leaned in on so many areas of our patriarchal society. Covering men, masculinity and having to answer tough questions on the roles we've played in silencing women. Is it the privilege of men that's created the necessity for a #MeToo movement? 

Dr. David Rudder dishes on the perspective of change and the rise of women. How men are having to confront the current realities of women being bread winners, divorce and toxic masculinity. What is the role of higher education? How has the patriarchal society enabled the oppression of women and course correction run awry? This and so much more!

Fascinating discussion with Kim Nelson, former President, General Mills Executive Leadership Team Member and Mother of two young ladies of her own. Listen as she leans in on courage, personal engagement and the role that men play in the movement.

Clear-eyed and cogent, her feedback oozed with experience, insight and chutzpa. From raising confident women to her "put me coach" attitude to big jobs, it's clear where she stands. I'm with Kim!

We planned this month's leadership topic months ago. Unfortunately, it is so pervasive, it seems we are never out of coverage that touches on the topic. The  #MeToo Movement is ever-present.

We've watched mortified, the accounts of Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby and recently the docu-series, Surviving R. Kelly, crowd the airways with information of improprieties, Amidst all of that, we watched a Supreme Court Justice embroiled in his own accusations of assault and even heard our 45th President of The United States, out of his own mouth, referencing grabbing women by their.... well you know.

The coverage has shined a brighter light on the ills of celebrity, politicians and work. Even as I prepare to send this, I've not mentioned the coverage of the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia's alleged incursion. We see that even those women we deem as powerful are not exempt from assault. How do we lead in this environment?

This movement, if it is in fact a movement, started back in 2006 under the initiation of Tarana Burke. However, it didn't get its current notoriety and head of steam until after a tweet in 2017 from Alyssa Milano urging others to share their stories of sexual harassment. The twitterverse then exploded with tweets from Gwyneth Paltrow, Ashley Judd and Uma Thurman.

In response to this call-to-action, bravery and truth spread across social media like wildfire. The transparency and coverage around a topic that's been far too many people's realities for far too long, is a powerful thing. We want to ask a few people their thoughts, their truths and their strategies.

Leadership is Personal!