The doctor is in! Dr. Carole Isom-Barnes is our very special guest on this week’s episode. Dr. Isom-Barnes is a retired Bank of America senior leader and the current President of Xperience Leadership. She earned her PhD in Leadership and Change from Antioch University and is now a graduate professor of Strategic Communication at Queens University. As a chair, vice-chair, and director on multiple boards, Dr. Isom-Barnes has helped evaluate CEO performance and compensation. She specializes in supporting organizations through restructuring, strategic planning, C-suite turnovers, and cost-cutting measures.

Dr. Isom-Barnes shares with us her own experience in leadership roles and the expertise she gained through them. Beyond titles, seniority, or position, Dr. Isom-Barnes reminds us that leadership is about having a vision and motivating others to work towards that goal. It takes flexibility, sincerity, empathy, active listening, courage, and consistency. Her detailed insights range in topic from:

• How to create a vision statement
• The differences between leading large and small organizations
• What leaders struggle with the most
• And so much more

Whether you are heading up a brand new team or inheriting a leadership position, she has invaluable advice for success. The most important action is taking the first step. Don’t miss out; listen now!