Life in the Leadership Lane

By Bruce Waller

Welcome to “Life in the Leadership Lane” where Bruce Waller is talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in their communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they do... more

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February 17, 2024184. Kristi Spaethe, CEO and OKHR State Director on Life in the Leadership Lane – Making Impact!
Welcome to
Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and
what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!
This week, I am talking with Kristi Spaethe, PHR, SHRM-CP, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at The People Perspective, and 2024 Oklahoma HR State Director.
How did Kristi get started in her career? What led her to the world of HR and Leadership?

What does Kristi share about mentors that have inspired her journey?

When did Kristi “find her lane” in her career?

What does Kristi share about Leadership?

What does Kristi share about “having impact”?

What does Kristi share about the OKHR State Conference?

What does Kristi share about feedback?

What does Kristi share about significance?

What advice does Kristi share to help us in our every day?

…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a
few more questions.
Interview resources:
Favorite quote from Kristi:
“One of my key motivators in life is to have impact.”
Connect with Kristi on LinkedIn
Learn more about The People Perspective
Register here for the Oklahoma HR State Conference
Check out Bruce’s books
Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)

Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace

Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career
from Success to Significance *Available on Amazon Mar 1, 2024
Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”
Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn
Connect with Bruce on Twitter
Connect with Bruce on Instagram
Connect with Bruce on Facebook
Get relocation support for your next household goods or
commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company
...more
42min
February 03, 2024183. Shannon Hayes, Director of People Operations on Life in the Leadership Lane – Unlocking Talent!
Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and
what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!
This week, I am talking with Shannon Hayes, MOL, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of People Operations at Velvet Taco.
How did Shannon get started in her career? What led her to the world of HR and Leadership?

What does Shannon share about mentors that have
inspired her journey?

When did Shannon “find her lane” in her career?

What does Shannon share about Leadership?

What does Shannon share about “Getting to Yes”?

What does Shannon share about unlocking talent?

What does Shannon share about “focus time” when
planning?

What does Shannon share about significance?

What advice does Shannon share to help us in our
every day?

…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a
few more questions.
Interview resources:
Favorite quote(s) from Shannon:
“Leadership is helping someone discover their super powers.”
“If my managers and leaders stop coming to me, I haven’t done my job.”
Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn
Visit Velvet Taco
Check out Bruce’s books
Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace

Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)

Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career
from Success to Significance *COMING SOON Feb/Mar 2024
Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”
Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn
Connect with Bruce on Twitter
Connect with Bruce on Instagram
Connect with Bruce on Facebook
Get relocation support for your next household goods or
commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company
...more
36min
January 27, 2024182. Stephanie Joseph, Global HR Technology Consultant on Life in the Leadership Lane – Embrace it!
Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and
what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!
This week, I am talking with Stephanie Joseph, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Global HR Technology Consultant at Lockton Companies and former HRSouthwest Conference Director.
How did Stephanie get started in her career? What
led her to the world of HR, Leadership, and Technology?

What does Stephanie share about mentors that have
inspired her journey?

When did Stephanie “find her lane” in her career?

What lessons does Stephanie share about “embracing” feedback?

What does Stephanie share about courage and trust?

What does Stephanie share about technology?

What does Stephanie share about the importance of “follow up”?

What does Stephanie share about being involved in
your association?

What advice does Stephanie share to help us in our
every day?

…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a
few more questions.
Interview resources:
Favorite quote from Stephanie:
“Be involved in your association. It’s not enough to just be
a member.”
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn
Visit Lockton Companies
Learn more about The HRSouthwest Conference
Check out Bruce’s books
Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace

Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)

Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success to Significance *COMING February 2024
Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”
Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn
Connect with Bruce on Twitter
Connect with Bruce on Instagram
Connect with Bruce on Facebook
Get relocation support for your next household goods or
commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company
...more
47min
January 20, 2024181. Ashli Aldrich, Talent Mobility Leader and Board Chair WERC on Life in the Leadership Lane – The Architect!
Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and
what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!
How did Ashli get started in her career? What led
her to the world of Leadership and Talent Mobility?

What does Ashli share about mentors that have
inspired her journey?

When did Ashli “find her lane” in her career?

What lessons does Ashli share about “curiosity”?

What does Ashli share about “making mistakes”?

What does Ashli share about WERC and what’s ahead?

What does Ashli share about hiring for Aptitude and
Attitude?

What “breaking news” does Ashli share on the podcast?

What does Ashli share about the defining success”?

What advice does Ashli share to help us in our every
day?

…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a
few more questions.
Interview resources:
Favorite quote(s) from Ashli:
“I’m really proud of my mistakes. If you don’t make
mistakes, then you’re not really trying to grow.”
You can teach technical knowledge to anyone that has aptitude and attitude when their heart is in the right place.”
Connect with Ashli on LinkedIn
Learn more about WERC
Ashli’s Book Recommendation Unreasonable Hospitality
Check out Bruce’s books
Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving
Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace

Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)

Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success to Significance *COMING February 2024
Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”
Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn
Connect with Bruce on Twitter
Connect with Bruce on Instagram
Connect with Bruce on Facebook
Get relocation support for your next household goods or
commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company
...more
54min
December 09, 2023180. Dr. Deanna Huff, Teacher, Author, and Podcast host on Life in the Leadership Lane - Taste The Fruit!
Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and
what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!
This week, I am talking with Dr. Deanna Huff, PhD, Assistant Editor and Contributing Writer for Bellatorchristi.com., Teacher, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Co-Host.
How did Deanna get started in her career? What led
her to the world of Leadership in Ministry?

What does Deanna share about mentors that have inspired her journey?

When did Deanna “find her lane” in her career?

What lessons did Deanna learn from her parents at an
early age?

What does Deanna share about living in significance?

What does Deanna share about leadership?

What does Deanna share about saying “NO”?

What does Deanna share about being in the business of people?

What does Deanna share about tasting the fruit?

What advice does Deanna share to help us in our every day?

…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a
few more questions.
Interview resources:
Favorite quote(s) from Deanna:
“I went from sharing the news to sharing the good news.”
“Plant seeds where you are, harvest and enjoy the process while fruit is forming, then taste the fruit.”
Connect with Deanna on LinkedIn
Learn more about The Analysis Podcast
Learn more about but why should I care podcast
Check out Bruce’s books
Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace

Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)

Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.
Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”
Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn
Connect with Bruce on Twitter
Connect with Bruce on Instagram
Connect with Bruce on Facebook
Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company
...more
59min
December 02, 2023179. Kelly Simants Senior Human Resources Consultant on Life in the Leadership Lane - Change Agent!
Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!
This week, I am talking with Kelly Simants, SHRM-SCP, Senior Human Resources Consultant at Nevada HR Team:
How did Kelly get started in her career? What led her to the world of HR and Leadership?

What does Kelly share about mentors that have inspired her journey?

When did Kelly “find her lane” in her career?

What does Kelly share about “being fearless”?

What does Kelly share about “observing others”?

What does Kelly share about building a legacy?

What does Kelly share about thriving during tough times?

What does Kelly share about developing mindset?

What does Kelly share about the acronym “SAVERS”?

What advice does Kelly share to help us in our every
day?

…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a
few more questions.
Interview resources:
Favorite quote(s) from Kelly:
“Everybody has skills that are transferrable.”
“My morning routine starts the night before.”
Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn
Learn more about Nevada HR Team
Learn about My Resume Team
Kelly’s Book Recommendation Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
Check out Bruce’s books
Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace

Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)

Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.
Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”
Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn
Connect with Bruce on Twitter
Connect with Bruce on Instagram
Connect with Bruce on Facebook
Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company
...more
48min
October 28, 2023178. Craig Fisher, Talent Acquisition Leader on Life in the Leadership Lane – Hiring Humans!
Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!
This week, I am talking with Craig Fisher, Talent Acquisition Leader at TalentNet Media and Best Selling Author, “Hiring Humans, Attract, Convert, and Retain Top Talent in the Age of Automation”;
How did Craig get started in his career?

What led Craig to the world of Talent Acquisition and
Leadership?

When did Craig “find his lane” in his career?

What does Craig share about employer and employee brand strategy?

What does Craig share about using LinkedIn?

What does Craig share about Hiring Humans?

What does Craig share about using AI in recruiting?

What does Craig share about the 5 to 1 ratio?

What does Craig share about a gratitude file?

What does Craig share about employees being a voice?

What advice does Craig share to help us in our every
day?

…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a
few more questions.
Interview resources:
Favorite quote(s) from Craig:
“The reality is recruiters are supposed to build relationships and computers can’t do that.”
Connect with Craig on LinkedIn
Learn more about Craig’s book: Hiring Humans, Attract, Convert, and Retain Top Talent in the Age of Automation
Register for TalentNet Live Conference
Check out Bruce’s books
Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace

Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)

Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.
Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”
Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn
Connect with Bruce on Twitter
Connect with Bruce on Instagram
Connect with Bruce on Facebook
Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at mailto:[email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company
...more
45min
October 14, 2023177. Paula Harvey Vice President Human Resources on Life in the Leadership Lane – Bleeding Blue!
Welcome to
Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference
in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and
what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the
Leadership Lane!
This week, I am talking with Paula Harvey, SHRM-SCP,
Vice President Human Resources and Safety, Schulte Building Systems Inc., and Member
of SHRM Board of Directors…
How did Paula get started in her career? What led her to the world of HR and Leadership?

What does Paula share about mentors that have inspired her journey?

What does Paula share about “career alignment”?

When did Paula “find her lane” in her career?

What does Paula share about serving others in SHRM?

What does Paula share about servant leadership?

What does Paula share about the value of certifications?

What does Paula share about SHRM Foundation?

What does Paula share about SHRM Executive Network?

What advice does Paula share to help us in our every day?

…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a
few more questions.
Interview resources:
Favorite quote(s) from Paula:
“I learned how to be a leader from SHRM.”
“Learning is a lifelong process”
Connect with Paula on LinkedIn
Visit SHRM
Learn more about SHRM Executive Network
Register now for SHRM Annual Conference and Expo 2024
Check out Bruce’s books
Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders
to Inspire and Change the Workplace

Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)

Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.
Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”
Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn
Connect with Bruce on Twitter
Connect with Bruce on Instagram
Connect with Bruce on Facebook
Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company
...more
50min
October 07, 2023176. Paul Killion Regional Human Resources Manager on Life in the Leadership Lane – People First!
Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!
This week, I am talking with Paul Killion, Regional Human Resources Manager at AutoZone...
How did Paul get started in his career? What led him
to the world of HR and Leadership?

When did Paul “find his lane” in his career?

What does Paul share about people first approach?

What does Paul share about leadership?

What does Paul share about writing notes?

What does Paul share about feedback?

What does Paul share about employee recognition pins?

What does Paul share about company culture?

What advice does Paul share to help us in our every day?

…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a
few more questions.
Interview resources:
Favorite quote(s) from Paul:
“If your company doesn’t have a culture, be the beginning.”.
“Every day when I get up, people are my focus.”
Connect with Paul on LinkedIn
Check out Bruce’s books
Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace

Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)

Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.
Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”
Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn
Connect with Bruce on Twitter
Connect with Bruce on Instagram
Connect with Bruce on Facebook
Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at mailto:[email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company
...more
45min
September 30, 2023175. Misti Davis, Chief People Officer on Life in the Leadership Lane – Pivotal Moments!
Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!
This week, I am talking with Misti Davis, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Chief People Officer at Elida Beauty...
How did Misti get started in her career? What led her to the world of HR and Leadership?

What does Misti share about mentors that have inspired her journey?

When did Misti “find her lane” in her career?

What does Misti share about “stepping back”?

What does Misti share about “leadership”?

What does Misti share about “employee burnout”?

What does Misti share about creating space for employees?

What does Misti share about making wellness a priority?

What does Misti share about networking?

What advice does Misti share to help us in our every
day?

…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a
few more questions.
Interview resources:
Favorite quote(s) from Misti:
“Don’t be afraid to take risks or accept a challenge.”
“Resilience comes from experience and knowledge”
Connect with Misti on LinkedIn
Learn more about Elida Beauty
Misti’s Book Recommendation Drive by Daniel Pink
Check out Bruce’s books
Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace

Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)

Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.
Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”
Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn
Connect with Bruce on Twitter
Connect with Bruce on Instagram
Connect with Bruce on Facebook
Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at [email protected] or visit The Armstrong Company
...more
42min

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