By Teri Schmidt | Leadership Coaching & Teambuilding | Creating More Just & Compassionate Workplaces Through Leadership
The leadership podcast for people who are in leadership not for the status and power, but instead to use that status and power to make a way for others to realize their full potential.
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When was the last time you intentionally chose to push through discomfort to achieve a meaningful goal?
If you're thinking, "Isn’t that part of leadership every day?"—then we're on the same page! But how often do you actually pause to assess those choices, anticipate the challenges ahead, and develop strategies to stay on track?
In this episode, I share the conversation I had with Greg McDonough on his podcast, the Chief Endurance Officer, where I share how an endurance mindset has shaped both my athletic journey and my work at Strong Leaders Serve. We explore how small moments of intention can fuel your ability to endure and thrive in leadership and life.
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Do you feel the urge to simplify your life and leadership while still achieving impactful outcomes?
Our guest today, Glen Van Peski, founder of Gossamer Gear, provides a way to do that, utilizing lessons learned through ultralight backpacking.
Glen shares his unique leadership approach, emphasizing the power of vulnerability, the importance of prioritizing team well-being, and the priceless value of building genuine relationships. He reveals how taking less can lead to a more significant impact, both on the trail and in leadership.
We'll dive into practical lessons about adaptability, overcoming fears, and leading by example, drawing parallels between the minimalist approach in backpacking and effective leadership.
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Do you get frustrated by how slowly decisions are made at work?
Our guest today has a solution for this AND practical insights from his newly released book "Your Grass is Greener" on finding joy in your work journey and boosting productivity, even in tough environments.
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Do you sometimes feel like the empathy at work pendulum has swung too far in one direction?
Like people are starting to take advantage of caring leaders?
Today's guest, Maria Ross, addresses that feeling head on in her upcoming book, The Empathy Dilemma: How Successful Leaders Balance Performance, People, and Personal Boundaries.
In our conversation, she'll unpack the five foundational pillars of empathetic leadership that she identified through extensive research and interviews. We'll discuss how empathy goes beyond being nice—how it's a powerful tool that can enhance performance, boost innovation, and improve overall employee engagement and customer experiences.
Maria will share insights on how empathy, when misused, can become weaponized in the workplace, and how leaders can establish clear communication and professional boundaries to address such challenges.
This is an episode packed with wisdom, practical advice, and as always, actionable insights to help you serve and lead effectively.
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Something a little different this week: We're sharing an episode of the Thrive in the Workplace and Become a Force for Good podcast in which Teri has a rich conversation with Charlotte Stebbing-Mills that includes:
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Do you have a natural affinity for humble leadership but worry that it is less efficient than command and control?
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Ever found leadership lessons in the most unexpected places?
In this episode, I share an eye-opening experience from a simple visit to an ice cream shop. Discover how a single employee’s focused and calm demeanor transformed my perspective on leadership and productivity.
Tune in to learn how you can leverage focus over frenzy to create a ripple of efficiency and calm within your teams.
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In this episode, we are joined by Danielle Fette, the innovative founder behind Fettech, a forward-thinking healthcare business specializing in regenerative medicine.
In our conversation, Danielle delves into her unique approach to leadership, which emphasizes values, intuition, and the importance of trusting one's gut feelings over simply chasing the bottom line.
Danielle shares her journey of growing Fettech without external funding, facing various challenges while staying true to her vision and values. She discusses the significance of focusing on the strengths of her team members, fostering an environment of open communication, trust, and respect. Additionally, Danielle gives us a glimpse into Fettech's revolutionary products, such as their all-natural wound powders and gels aimed at improving patient care.
Drawing from personal experiences of overcoming dyslexia and navigating the healthcare landscape, Danielle reflects on the invaluable lessons learned from mentors, family, and her own entrepreneurial spirit. She passionately speaks about creating a psychologically safe workplace where diversity, creativity, and genuine care for others thrive.
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On our last episode, Brigadier General AnnMarie Anthony shared that one of the keys to her success as a leader was listening to feedback from those who disagreed with her.
But that's easier said than done.
In this episode we dig a little deeper into why that's so difficult and provide a simple technique you can try at work or at home to make it a little easier.
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What does it mean to you to be a courageous leader?
A model of courageous leadership in action, Brigadier General Anne Marie Anthony, director of the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center, US Strategic Command shares her story as evidence of the courage that it takes to learn and lead.
Courage to embrace one's own unique leadership style, courage to listen, and most notably, the courage to learn from those around you, even your critics.
Through AnneMarie's journey, we learned that becoming a strong leader isn't always about following the preconceived notions of what a leader should look like. But rather, about having the audacity to lead in one's unique manner, and earn the respect of those being led.
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Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coaching
Set up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall
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