On this Inauguration Day in the United States, this episode focuses how we can lead with courage to heal divisions in our families, workplaces and communities. 

Links shared:

Brene Brown's Unlocking Us - January 13, 2021 Episode

Elizabeth Lesser's TED Talk

The AND Campaign's Church Politics Podcast - December 9, 2020 Episode

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As leaders and moms, not only do we need to find ways to persevere during difficult times (which we've had plenty of lately), but we also have to carry ourselves in a way that motivates others to keep moving forward.

 It's not easy.

 That's why we're spending one more week on perseverance, digging deeper into the lessons we learned from Melanie's story shared in the last episode.

 You'll leave this episode with three practical steps for persevering toward your own leadership development goals, even during dark, uncertain times.

Links Shared:

• The psychology of self-motivation | Scott Geller | TEDxVirginiaTech
• James Clear's Atomic Habits
• The MsFit Mom, Lauri Mazeikas's IG post 

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Are you tired  of all of the podcasts and blog posts talking about new year goal setting? 

Maybe its time for a new approach. 

If you listened to the last two episodes, you know how important that I think it is to define your purpose before you arbitrarily select personal leadership goals.  But, in addition to that, I also think that it's important explore the character trait that you will need to be successful with your goals, perseverance. 

We have a great story of perseverance to share today.  I got the chance to talk with Melanie, a working mom to teenage boys who journeyed to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in an effort to empower women.  It was not an easy journey.  In this episode you'll hear about the many roadblocks she faced and the lessons she learned that you can apply to the mountains (figurative, and maybe literal) that you want to climb this year. 

So if you're committed to being successful in focusing on what really matters this year or if you just like a good adventure story, enjoy my conversation with Melanie.

About Melanie:
Melanie is a Curves certified circuit strength training coach and facilitates the Curves nutrition program. Her passion has always centered on education, growth, and doing the inner work required to be successful. 

She realizes health and wellness is about more than food and fitness. Melanie is also a certified Optimize Coach and is committed to do her best to live with virtue. 

Melanie and her husband Dan live in Conroe Tx and are raising their two (grown) children Michael and William. 

When not at work Melanie enjoys hiking and training for her next mountain, making healthy treats and meal prepping for her family.

You can reach Melanie at [email protected].

Links Shared:
2021 Lead with Purpose Live Event - Jan. 12, 2021 7pm CT

Melanie's Facebook Page

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This week we're continuing the important work that must happen BEFORE you follow everyone else's advice and set goals for the new year.  

 We're talking about the final two steps to define your purpose so you can be confident that your goals are setting you on a path forward that makes you worth following.

Today we'll focus on simple questions to help you gain clarity on your passion(s) and strengths.  
Without this work, your new year's resolutions will fail.  

And we don't want you to waste the time or your leadership potential with ungrounded goals.  
So, listen, do the work, and let's make the most of this transition, together.

 Announcement!: If you want to work through this purpose-discovery process live with me as you begin your year, but don't have the time or money at this point to commit to the group coaching program I mentioned a couple of episodes ago, I've got a great option for you!

 On January 12th at 7pmCT I will be offering a hour-long live training and coaching session to help you gain clarity on your purpose and set your focus for the year.   I'll be doing some live coaching, giving you a chance to get personal feedback and if needed, help you get unstuck.  

 Because I know that this is so needed as many of us are craving a new start or are in a place of transition after 2020, I'm doing this as a "coaching for donations" event, and only asking for a donation of any amount to nonprofit Stronger to Serve.  You can learn more about this opportunity and about Stronger to Serve at https://bit.ly/2021LeadwithPurpose.  As a special gift…anyone who donates $100 or more will get a free hour long coaching session with me!  Don't miss this opportunity to do good for yourself and our larger community!

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Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/28

Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.

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It's that time of year when everyone's focusing on New Year's Resolutions and every business and parenting podcast is talking about setting goals for the new year.

 But if you're really looking for meaning and fulfillment as a leader and as a mom, it's worth taking some time to pause.  

Pause to define your purpose so you can be confident that your goals are setting you on a path forward that makes you worth following.

 Today's episode is the first in a 2-part series to help you gain clarity on your leadership purpose.  Today we'll focus on simple questions to help you name your values.  Next week we'll focus on the other two components of purpose: strengths and passion.

 Announcement!: If you want to work through this purpose-discovery process live with me as you begin your year, but don't have the time or money at this point to commit to the group coaching program I mentioned last week, I've got a great option for you!

 On January 12th at 7pmCT I will be offering a hour-long live training and coaching session to help you gain clarity on your purpose and set your focus for the year.   I'll be doing some live coaching, giving you a chance to get personal feedback and if needed, help you get unstuck.  

 Because I know that this is so needed as many of us are craving a new start or are in a place of transition after 2020, I'm doing this as a "coaching for donations" event, and only asking for a donation of any amount to nonprofit Stronger to Serve.  You can learn more about this opportunity and about Stronger to Serve at https://bit.ly/2021LeadwithPurpose.  As a special gift…anyone who donates $100 or more will get a free hour long coaching session with me!  Don't miss this opportunity to do good for yourself and our larger community!

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This year has been tough, to say the least.  As leaders, we need to avoid the urge to disengage.  Instead, we need to choose to dig into the experience and learn from it.

The forced slow-down and pain of multiple crises gives us a unique perspective to start the new year, focusing on what is most important.

And another call for you to get off the hamster wheel and step into discovering (or re-discovering) your unique leadership purpose and capabilities.

In this episode we discuss why your community needs you to lead through the new year, why moms in leadership are needed now more than ever and an exciting new program that Moms that Lead is offering YOU to help kickstart a 2021 full of meaning-filled time and leadership.

Link shared:

• Leadership Restart 2021 Application

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Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/28

Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.

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Do you struggle to find inner peace in the world we're living in right now?  

Has the onset of the holiday season left you with even more stress and overwhelm?

Do you long to bring a sense of peace and joy to those you lead but struggle to find it for yourself?

Then you need today's episode!

 Our guest, Marielle Melling, radiates peace and joy.  Not only that, she has studied and written a book about leaders who are able to lead from a place of peace and she shares practical tips and habits with us that we can start using today.  Marielle's practices bring the calm, confidence, and compassion that all leaders need as we continue to lead through tumultuous times.

About Marielle:
Marielle Melling has a degree in health education. She is the founder of Lovin' Life with Littles and the author of Peace amidst the Mayhem. Marielle and her husband have moved eight times since getting married, and she has loved the opportunity to live in different places and make friends that live in various parts of the world. Marielle and her husband are the parents of five incredible kids. Marielle has a free gift for you: Roadmap for Crushing Overwhelm.

Links shared:

• Marielle's free gift: Roadmap for Crushing Overwhelm
• Lovin' Life with Littles
• Marielle's Social Media Pages
  • Instagram (@lovinlifewithlittles)
  • Facebook (@lovinlifewithlittles)

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Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/27

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No doubt you've seen a lot of articles about leadership resilience this year.  But what does that really look like in personal and professional settings?  

How can you lead yourself and others through the big and small losses that have affected so many this year?

In this second episode of our Peace Series, we focus on four practical steps to help you to be a resilient leader so that you can finish this year with peace and purpose.

Link shared:

• David Kessler on Brene Brown's Unlocking Us podcast
• Welcoming Prayer
• Holiday Focus Worksheet for Families 
• Team Activity Guide to Finish the Year with Focus

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Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/26

Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.

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How can you find peace for yourself and those that you lead during this crazy holiday season?  That's what we're going to focus on during our three-episode Peace Series.

Peace starts with focus.  As many leaders say, "what you focus on expands."  In this episode, we'll go through three easy steps you can use both personally and with your team to finish this tumultuous year with a sense of peace, no matter what chaos is circling around you.  

These three easy steps will help you to enjoy the spirit of the season as a mom and as a leader.

To help you put the steps into practice, be sure to download our Holiday Focus worksheet for your family and our Team Activity Guide for teams that you lead.

Link shared:

• Holiday Focus Worksheet for Families
• Team Activity Guide to Finish the Year with Focus

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Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/25

Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.

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Gratitude can be hard to come by, especially during crises and challenging times.  But, yes, it is possible.

In this inspirational interview with Hilda Gradnigo, we talk about the role of gratitude in leadership, the unique power of women, the great responsibility and accountability of leadership, the importance of self care and how to know when it's your time to lead.

About Hilda:
Hilda Gradnigo (pronounced Grad-knee-go) is a native Houstonian. She counts it all joy to be help others by sharing the love of God through word and deed. 

Her desire is to affect change by challenging others to grow from hearers to doers. She is actively answering her call to ministry through her appointment as a Local Pastor in the United Methodist Church. 

Driven by her commitment to develop a community of caring, she founded LueWish, a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to women who are experiencing cancer and any other life altering issues. She serves as the Founder/Executive Director. The organization seeks to inspire women to keep moving by living, loving and laughing out loud in spite of.
She also works at Shell Oil Products US as a Sales Coordinator where she supports the West Region of the US in the area of brand and customer excellence. 

A native Texan, Hilda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. She is married to Kenneth Gradnigo, Sr.  They have two sons Jonathan and Nickolaus and four beautiful grandchildren. She enjoys reading, cooking, road trips and dancing. Her life goal is “I will NOT fail the love test”.

Links shared:

• LueWish
• LueWish Instagram
• LueWish Facebook
• LueWish Twitter

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Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/24

Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yourself or your team? Schedule a free introductory leadership coaching session with me by going to https://momsthatlead.com/connect.

Check out our resources to help you grow as a leader and a mom:  https://momsthatlead.com/resources

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