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Join me, Susan Ireland, as I talk with Seasoned Leader and previous podcast guest Kimberly Adams about gratitude, positivity and community in this special Thanksgiving episode. Kimberly, an artist, author, art instructor, business owner and executive leader shares her leadership perspective on the importance of shifting your energy to positivity. You will be inspired by our discussion to lead with gratitude.
Show Notes:
(1:23) We start with thoughts on gratefulness. Kimberly shares her recovery mindset and how being grateful needs to be a consistent practice.
(6:11) Skillsets – Kimberly shares the wisdom of recognizing the skills you have acquired along the way to help you as a leader. We talk about the negative bias humans tend to have and how practicing gratefulness can rewire your brain for positivity.
(9:22) We talk about the amazing gift it is to tell someone when you observe their strength. A hallmark of a great leader is being able to see other's superpowers. Kimberly and I discuss the importance of recognizing and appreciating individual strengths, both in ourselves and others. Discover how leaders can uplift their teams by acknowledging these unique qualities, all while avoiding the trap of comparison.
(11:29) We reflect on what we are grateful for now. Watch on YouTube to see all the beautiful fall colors and the special gift I have for Kimberly which supports the Love Your Brain Foundation.
About Kimberly: Based on Bainbridge Island, Kimberly spends time in her studio blending modern contemporary art with a hint of impressionism, painting with her fingertips and unconventional tools to create richly textured, colorful pieces. She has published books helping beginners and beyond explore their creative side by taking complex subjects and simplifying them into easy-to-follow steps. Her work inspires joy and positivity on every canvas. Her art can be seen on her website and at Cole Gallery in Edmonds WA.
Resources:
Integrating Passion Into Work Life, profile on Kimberly Adams
Staying Curious with Kimberly Adams Tremper - Seasons Leadership Podcast
LoveYourBrain, foundation link
www.artbykimberlyadams.comJoin Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception on Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
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Join me, Susan Ireland, as I catch up again with Beth Schryer, global corporate business leader, who has been a featured guest on both our Women in Leadership Podcast and the Seasons Leadership Podcast. Beth shares her recent experience transitioning to a new company and how it has influenced how she measures success. We talk about daily leadership practices, what it means to be trustworthy and a good listener and self-care. This discussion highlights many of our core leadership values through personal stories of leadership.
Show Notes:
(2:25) Choosing the type of leader you want to be, Beth relates how she finds those moments of choice in her own leadership. We talk about daily leadership practices and how to get better results.
(8:10) Beth shares how she “starts with trust,” and how having the outlook that “everyone is in it for the right reasons,” leads to a more energizing outlook.
(11:15) We break down how to be a better listener by making space for everyone. We give practical tips on how to invite people into the culture you expect.
(19:21) Next, we talk about the chain of command, how people’s perceptions of how hierarchies should work influence their engagement and emphasize the need to thank people for giving you bad news.
(21:00) Beth talks about transitioning companies and how she found points of sameness across large corporations. We highlight fundamental elements found in every job and share how we manage aspects of the job we don’t like.
(25:40) Leaders draw on a whole suite of good practices and we highlight a few. We talk about leaders not having all the answers and how leaders need to encourage people to find their own resolution.
(28:40) Self-care and success, Beth shares her personal philosophy that there is not a work life balance but just work life choices. She admits to being an advice-giving monster.
(36:40) We conclude our discussion with humility being one of the best qualities in a leader. Nobody gets there by themselves, and we recognize it takes an army along the way to be a great leader.
(44:00) Beth shares a unique and fun challenge she gave her team that some are tackling with the help of Microsoft AI – to write the best story of how she broke her finger.
About Beth: Beth Schryer is the head of Global Workplace Services (GWS) at Microsoft. She is responsible for the planning, delivery, and operations of Microsoft’s global real estate portfolio of approximately 42M square feet, comprised of over 600 buildings in 110 countries. Prior to Microsoft, Beth led Facilities Management for The Boeing Company encompassing safe, high-quality facilities and real estate solutions across the office, factory, warehouse, and laboratory portfolio. She also held numerous Business Operations leadership roles in the commercial airplanes business unit including the 737, 767 and 787 airplane programs (P&L) and the Manufacturing & Safety function.
Join Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception on Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
And now you can join our community of values-based leaders on Seasons Leadership Patreon at Patreon.com/seasonsleadership or sign up for our Elemental Leadership Course waitlist: https://seasonsleadership.mykajabi.com/elemental-leadership-course-wait-list
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Join us as we talk to Kristen Bruner a chief human resources officer with more than 25 years of experience. We talk about executive presence, hacks for self-care and leadership, what it means to be mission driven and how self-awareness can be the most important aspect of your leadership approach. Our episode highlights the collaborative role of HR professionals and leaders in creating cultures that align with company values, driving both engagement and accountability. With actionable insights into performance management, employee relations and organizational design, Kristen's advice is timeless for leaders looking to enhance the employee experience.
Show Notes:
(2:55) Kristen talks about being tall and how that has influenced her executive presence. She urges all leaders to get comfortable with who you are and “don't dim your lights.” We talk about creating the space for others to be the best version of themselves. Kristen shares how she creates space to encourage leaders to know themselves through continuous learning, listening and having a growth mindset.
(7:35) We discuss what motivates Kristen to keep showing up as a leader. She shares that it is the opportunity to create human organizations. "The way we are designing the work creates the best possible experience for our employees so they can go on and do great things." Kristen is currently passionate about individual self as leaders - how do we help people understand themselves more. She recognizes the need to turn this work selfward. She shares an example about reframing what achievement means for her.
(15:22) The quest for self-care for Kristen starts with the Glucose Goddess. We talk about how this influencer has helped her find hacks she can easily follow. We turn this into a discussion of leadership hacks which Kristen shares including scheduling time, meal prep and a weekly review. Kristen warns that you should run your calendar, or your calendar will run you. We talk about how successful leaders need a system to help process information and lacking that is what often drives people to seek coaching.
(25:28) The responsibility of leaders – we acknowledge the respect needed for the work. Kristen shares from her perspective how to stay connected to your team through consistency and stability. “It is a privilege and not a right to be a leader.” We agree that since leadership is about influencing others’ lives it should be important. Kristen brings the discussion back to self-awareness.
(33:12) Kristen shares her future travel plans and her final advice: “Be the leader that people remember and want to emulate when asked and don’t be the leader people want to be the opposite.”
About Kristen: Kristen Bruner serves as chief human resources officer and corporate vice president at Huron. She has more than 25 years of experience driving high-performance cultures across many industries, guiding talent management, strategic change, leadership development, and operating model design.Join Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception on Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
And now you can join our community of values-based leaders on Seasons Leadership Patreon at Patreon.com/seasonsleadership or sign up for our Elemental Leadership Course waitlist: https://seasonsleadership.mykajabi.com/elemental-leadership-course-wait-list
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Join us for our passion-filled discussion with Dr. Pam Johnson as we explore the lessons the animal world has to teach us about leadership. Pam shares her experience as a veterinarian and how this calling shaped her career trajectory. Her compassionate and effective approach to leadership will inspire you to look to your own passions for inspiration in your leadership.
Show Notes:
(2:45) Pam shares her origin story of becoming a leader and eventually a veterinarian. From losing her mother at an early age, to earning a second degree to follow her passions to the right career path, Pam talks about how these experiences built a foundation for her leadership. When she graduated from vet school, she thought she was just going to be a veterinarian and then she realized she was going to run a business and lead a team of people. We talk about what it means to be a student of leadership.
(11:19) We talk about the risk of becoming stagnant in your career journey and Pam’s philosophy on different types of leaders. Learn from our discussion on the need to sometimes shift relationships and maintain a growth mindset.
(16:45) We confront some uncomfortable truths about the veterinary industry, that the profession has the highest suicide rate. Pam shares how she strives to help keep veterinary medicine more relational and how to fight burnout. She advocates for her platform through her new venture Veterinary Mastermind.
(20:55) Taking leadership to the next level – we recognize that it starts with leadership of self (one of Season Leadership’s four acorns). Pam talks about expanding her circle of influence to have a larger ripple effect in the industry. After a successful career caring for animals and owners, she wanted a space to reach more people. We agree that to be successful in expanding your influence you need to own your own space first.
25:55 Equine intelligence. Pam shares a beautiful lesson leaders can learn from working with horses – they don’t shift for you. To lead a horse, or a group of people it has to be a relationship of trust and collaboration, so you shift to meet them.About Pam: Dr Pam Johnson is the founder of Veterinary Masterminds, a coaching and leadership development company based in Newnan, GA. Veterinary Masterminds is dedicated to providing compassionate support for pet owners and veterinary professionals. Pam was the owner and hospital director of Dogwood Veterinary Hospital and Laser Center, an AAHA accredited hospital, prior to selling to Mission Veterinary Partners in 2021. Pam received a BA from the University of Montevallo on full scholarship in women's basketball, a BS from Auburn University, and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn. She has benefited from numerous leadership and business training programs including the University of Notre Dame Executive Leadership.
Resources:
@veterinarymastermindJoin Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception on Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
And now you can join our community of values-based leaders on Seasons Leadership Patreon at Patreon.com/seasonsleadership or sign up for our Elemental Leadership Course waitlist: https://seasonsleadership.mykajabi.com/elemental-leadership-course-wait-list
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Join us as we reflect on four years of fall reflections. At Seasons Leadership we use the seasons as a powerful tool for understanding transitions and cycles in leadership, offering you actionable insights to navigate these changes. Fall is a time of integration and reflection. Get inspired to dig into your own journey this fall and reflect on what is serving you and what is no longer serving you. We share our own fall transitions and more exciting news about our Elemental Leadership course.
Show Notes:
(3:25) Evolution: How is the fourth podcast on fall different for us? We reflect on how we have evolved.
(5:30) Transitions and integration: We recognize through all our senses what we experience in the transition from summer to fall and connect those inspirations into integrating all these different things from your life.
(9:00) Loss and growth at the same time: We talk about this time of transition and notice that many leaders come to us for coaching when they are experiencing fall.
(11:00) Updating business practices: We discuss how we always spend time in fall looking at our business strategy.
(13:25) Personal transitions: We share our personal transitions and talk about harvesting all the work we have done in the last four years.
(17:45) Take the time to reflect: We conclude the podcast asking questions and giving strategic advice to make the most of fall. How are things showing up in your leadership? Think about your strategic planning. Take responsibility for your life, nurture it and take care of yourself. Explore the possibilities!
Join Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception on Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
And now you can join our community of values-based leaders on Seasons Leadership Patreon at Patreon.com/seasonsleadership or sign up for our Elemental Leadership Course waitlist: https://seasonsleadership.mykajabi.com/elemental-leadership-course-wait-list
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Join us as we talk to Frances Chang, chief operating officer at Andovar, a language services company. Frances opens up about the core values that keep her grounded, the power of searching for your passions and the significance of building a robust support network. Discover how leadership is not just about managing others but is a journey of self-improvement and fostering genuine connections.
Show Notes:
(1:30) Frances shares her background, including being an alum of the Seasons Leadership Program and a current student of our new Elemental Leadership Course. She talks about her multinational experience and her passion for languages.
(11:33) We discuss the higher stakes of making a mistake when your level at work increases. Frances shares how she helps alleviate pressure and stress by finding a support network at work. We share advice on how to keep connections strong.
(15:27) Frances shares her belief that leaders should work to find something they like but that you don’t need to have a passion to be successful, rather it is about the journey of finding new things and possibly something that you like through that journey.
(21:30) Frances talks about one of her favorite books by Adam Grant. Unlearning what you already know – we share stories about this realization for each of us and how being an excellent leader requires humility and the ability to listen to diverse perspectives.
(25:12) Actionable advice: Frances shares the importance of having a foundation to ground you and the humility to seek advice from trusted allies at work.
(31:45) We end the discussion acknowledging the importance of knowing who you are and how you shouldn’t separate your work self from your other self. Frances encourages listeners to truly show up as who you are and that who you are is how you lead.
About Frances: Frances currently holds the title of Chief Operating Officer at Andovar, a leading language service provider, where she combines her passion for cultures and peoples with over a decade of operational experience across continents and industries. As a fervent linguist herself, she speaks four languages and is currently picking up a fifth one (Thai). Originally from Taiwan, Frances now resides in Bangkok with her husband and their rescue pup, Junior. She is an alum of the Seasons Leadership Program.Join Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception on Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
And now you can join our community of values-based leaders on Seasons Leadership Patreon at Patreon.com/seasonsleadership or sign up for our Elemental Leadership Course waitlist: https://seasonsleadership.mykajabi.com/elemental-leadership-course-wait-list
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Join me, Debbie Collard, for this inspirational conversation with Barb Wilson, chief financial administrative officer at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. Listen to Barb's journey, deeply rooted in family values, which has shaped her extensive career across both for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Discover how Barb's leadership style, honed from her early days at McDonnell Douglas/Boeing, emphasizes respect, inclusion, and community engagement. Learn about her significant role at the Girl Scouts, where she oversees a substantial budget and various departments, ensuring the mission to empower the next generation of women leaders is well-funded and effective.
Show Notes:
(5:40) We talk about values-based leadership. Barb shares an example of her core value of family. She advises leaders to think about what is really driving you so you can stay in alignment with your values.
(7:20) Barb shares a story about her unique leadership opportunity transitioning to another culture and environment in the Czech Republic. She talks about how she viewed the opportunity as “only upside” and made the most of her leadership experience.
(12:53) We talk about leadership excellence and Barb emphasizes the importance of leaders recognizing the next leaders and how she helps other leaders grow.
(15:48) Passions, favorite jobs, strategic discussions and developing a rolodex of mentors - we talk about all the things that lead to a rewarding career.
(24:50) Actionable advice – Barb leaves listeners with this: never forget where you came from, and leadership is a life-long commitment.
About Barb: Barb is the Chief Financial Administrative Officer for Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri where she is a key strategic partner and collaborator, guiding the organization's financial oversight for accounting, business services, retail, property management, capital projects, risk management, contracts, and technology functions of the organization. Prior to her current position, Wilson served as Senior Finance Director with The Boeing Company where she held a variety of progressively senior roles in finance and program management. A native of St. Louis, she has actively participated volunteering time in her community and is a very proud Girl Scout Alumna. Barb holds a B.S. degree in business administration, with a concentration in management, from Auburn University. She has also earned an M.B.A. degree, and M.A. degree in computer resources and information management from Webster University and a M.S. degree in national resource strategy from National Defense University’s Industrial College of the Armed Forces. She is a graduate of the 2007-2008 FOCUS Leadership St. Louis® program and alumni of Defense Acquisition University.Join Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception on Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
And now you can join our community of values-based leaders on Seasons Leadership Patreon at Patreon.com/seasonsleadership or sign up for our Elemental Leadership Course waitlist: https://seasonsleadership.mykajabi.com/elemental-leadership-course-wait-list
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This episode of the Seasons Leadership Podcast dives into the importance of investing in yourself for long-term success and growth. We share personal stories that illustrate how minor, everyday choices can accumulate into substantial rewards on your leadership journey.
Show Notes:
(1:25) Everyone agrees with it, but they just don't do it. We break down why people choose not to invest in themselves.(4:46) We share what it means to invest in yourself through gaining knowledge incrementally. How seemingly small investments amount to large pay offs in the long run.
(7:40) We observe that the most successful leaders are the ones who have invested in themselves. We talk about some inspiring stories from the 2024 Summer Olympics and the importance of having a clear vision of what you want.
(11:20) You are worth it! We talk about why it is not being selfish to invest in yourself and the example you set for others.
(17:00) Coming soon you will have the opportunity to invest in yourself by taking our new, online leadership course Elemental Leadership. Don't wait for anyone else to give you permission, if you want to be a better leader, invest in yourself today.
Join Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception on Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
And now you can join our community of values-based leaders on Seasons Leadership Patreon at Patreon.com/seasonsleadership or sign up for our Elemental Leadership Course waitlist: https://seasonsleadership.mykajabi.com/elemental-leadership-course-wait-list
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Join me, Susan Ireland, for my mind-shifting discussion with Sile Walsh about helping leaders enhance their inclusion practices in the workplace. Sile throws away the blame game when it comes to inclusivity and instead encourages a model of thinking that inclusivity helps everyone do their jobs better. She roots her practical advice in real-world solutions, challenging us to pursue the best thing we can do with our reality versus chasing golden solutions. She brings a new approach to inclusivity in leadership and the workplace that will change how you approach your own leadership.
Show Notes
(2:52) Sile shares, from her years of experience working with leaders, that the main challenges leaders face come down to core things including learning to be inclusive or engaging in inclusivity. The simple idea she promotes is if you include people in the solution, the solution will be more effective.(6:00) The inclusivity gap, Sile asserts exists when leaders question, “what does inclusivity have to do with my job?” We talk about how to help people see that inclusivity helps you be a better leader and accomplish your job more effectively.
(9:39) Sile breaks down some of the 13 practices and principles for effective leadership, arguing that if a leader is not effective, it is because they are not following or practicing one of these practices or principles. She advocates for finding solutions rooted in reality – what is the best thing we can do with this reality versus chasing golden solutions.
(13:40) Inclusion is an invitation to co-create your workplace reality. Sile shares examples of how people from different experiences also have different expectations and how we most co-create spaces for everyone to feel safe to participate.
(19:38) Sile shares inspiring advice on how to shift your mindset from “people are hard to reach” to “needing to get better at having conversations that result in inclusion.” If we think about inclusion as a leadership practice, we can then work to close the gap.
(23:55) What parts of you do you reject? Sile talks through a thought exercise all leaders should face before working on inclusion – identifying what needs of their own do they first reject?
(29:07) What’s in it for me? We discuss how to motivate leaders to seek inclusion because it is good for their work (and how blame and shame don’t work to motivate this needed change).
About Sile: Sile Walsh specializes in inclusive Leadership. She is a lecturer, facilitator, coach and consultant and has worked internationally with over 22k leaders and organizations for over a decade. Sile is a PhD candidate studying inclusive leadership in the school of psychology and has a professional background in coaching psychology and organizational development.
Resources:
Website: silewalsh.comJoin Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception on Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
And now you can join our community of values-based leaders on Seasons Leadership Patreon at Patreon.com/seasonsleadership or sign up for our Elemental Leadership Course waitlist: https://seasonsleadership.mykajabi.com/elemental-leadership-course-wait-list
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Join us as we respond to listener questions and recount our unique journeys— how Susan's passion for Program Management and Business Operations catapulted her into executive roles, while Debbie’s early leadership duties in the military set a foundation she hadn't anticipated. This episode we dive deep and share more of our stories delivering on our promise to the Seasons Leadership community we made at the beginning of the year. Lots of our answers are connected to why we started Seasons Leadership to help you proactively steer your career to make a meaningful impact.
Questions
(0:55) How did you decide to be a leader and an executive and what advice would you give yourself earlier in your career?(6:30) If you had a time machine what is the inflection point in your career that you would reapproach?
(10:50) What brings you joy in retirement that wasn't in your baseline plan?
(13:30) What do you wish you knew about business management or leadership earlier in your career?
(16:35) Who are your leadership role models?
(20:25) What was the defining moment for you in your career and why?
Resources:
Seasons Leadership: www.seasonsleadership.com
Seasons Leadership Patreon Community: www.patreon.com/seasonsleadershipJoin Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception on Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
And now you can join our community of values-based leaders on Seasons Leadership Patreon at Patreon.com/seasonsleadership or sign up for our Elemental Leadership Course waitlist: https://seasonsleadership.mykajabi.com/elemental-leadership-course-wait-list
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Join us for our high energy discussion of the season of summer and get inspired to make the most of the season. We talk about the cyclical nature of the seasons, define summer and encourage you to ride the ebb and flow. We dive into how summer vibes bring a sense of flourishing and fun. Summer is a great time for discovery and cultivating new ideas and inspiration. Need more inspiration? Listen to our summer playlist and send us your additions - we would love to include your favorite songs of the season. We also preview what is coming next for Seasons Leadership - three new Leadership Elements for our Patreon community (join today!) and our Elemental Leadership course. Listen in or watch and get in on the summer fun. This episode is packed with valuable lessons to help you embrace change and make the most of every season in your leadership journey.
Resources:
Seasons Leadership Summer Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/01sJYDm5FRlTvHTK9av0JH?si=fc09c36155d24e2d
Seasons Leadership Patreon Community: www.patreon.com/seasonsleadership
Summer Rerun | The Almanac | Seasons Leadership ProgramJoin Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception on Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
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Join us for part two of our discussion with Celeste Ford, board chair and founder of Stellar Solutions, and Janet Grondin, CEO of Stellar Solutions, where we focus on how to navigate leadership transitions successfully. Together, they reveal a playbook for how to complete a leadership transition which includes continuous coaching, clear communication, and thoughtful planning.
Show Notes:
(1:00) Succession planning: Celeste talks about how she followed her gut and knew when it was time to transition from CEO to something new.(4:20) The role of coaching: Janet talks about deviating from your plan and the role coaching plays in transition.
(8:22) How to let go: Celeste shares how she let go of being the CEO, going out on a win (Baldrige) and announcing on the fourth of July.
(12:40) Breaking down the transition: Janet relays what she does for a new role transition talking through her thought process step-by-step.
(15:10) How to take care of yourself: The leaders acknowledge that we are always in transition at some point. We swap strategies for how to stimulate yourself physically and mentally.
About Celeste: She founded Stellar Solutions in 1995 and served as CEO until 2018 with the mission to deliver high-impact performance for defense, intelligence, commercial, civil and international clients. She established Stellar Solutions Foundation in 1998, QuakeFinder humanitarian R&D program in 2001, and expanded Stellar’s global presence. She launched Stellar Ventures in 2022 to invest in the next generation of space technology companies. Celeste is Board Chair and Founder of Stellar Solutions, Inc., a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award-winning aerospace engineering company. She is Managing Director at Stellar Ventures.
About Janet: She is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stellar Solutions Inc., a small, woman-owned business and leading provider of high-impact engineering services to significant intelligence, defense, civil, commercial, and international customers for the past 29 years. Prior to this role, she served as Vice President for Intelligence Programs, Vice President, Defense Programs and Director of Emerging Space Capabilities. Janet is a former Northrop Grumman Director and a retired USAF Colonel with 30+ years of experience in navigation, remote sensing, satellite communications, launch, space superiority, and launch ranges.
Resources:
Part 1: Leading Dream Jobs in Aerospace with Celeste Ford and Janet Grondin - Seasons Leadership Podcast
www.stellarsolutions.comhttps://baldrigefoundation.org
Join Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception on Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
And now you can join our community of values-based leaders on Seasons Leadership Patreon at Patreon.com/seasonsleadership or sign up for our Elemental Leadership Course waitlist: https://seasonsleadership.mykajabi.com/elemental-leadership-course-wait-list
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Join us as we talk to Celeste Ford, board chair and founder of Stellar Solutions, and Janet Grondin, CEO of Stellar Solutions, about leadership transitions, aerospace, connecting the dots and creating dream jobs.
Show Notes:
(7:30) After the leaders introduce their stories, we talk about creating a long-time vision. Janet and Celeste share Stellar Solutions’ vision to satisfy customer critical needs while realizing your dream job, and they break down what that means to them. Janet and Celeste share how the landscape in aerospace has changed – that the money is no longer all from government and how that has required more connecting of the dots across the industry.
(13:30) Next, we talk about creating dream jobs and how they know they have succeeded. We get to talk about the Baldrige framework; Janet and Celeste’s actionable advice and their secret sauce – hint it’s about including everyone!
(20:55) Culture – the leaders share how they create something bigger than themselves, develop a team living the culture and how they provide 9 weeks of paid time off!
(28:15) Janet and Celeste share breakthroughs on remote work to keep everyone connected (no one size fits all!) and leaning into the big concept of deployment.
(33:25) Part 1 of the conversation wraps up with one piece of advice from Janet and Celeste but there is plenty more coming your way next episode when we talk to them more.
About Celeste: She founded Stellar Solutions in 1995 and served as CEO until 2018 with the mission to deliver high-impact performance for defense, intelligence, commercial, civil and international clients. She established Stellar Solutions Foundation in 1998, QuakeFinder humanitarian R&D program in 2001, and expanded Stellar’s global presence. She launched Stellar Ventures in 2022 to invest in the next generation of space technology companies. Celeste is Board Chair and Founder of Stellar Solutions, Inc., a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award-winning aerospace engineering company. She is Managing Director at Stellar Ventures.
About Janet: She is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stellar Solutions Inc., a small, woman-owned business and leading provider of high-impact engineering services to significant intelligence, defense, civil, commercial, and international customers for the past 29 years. Prior to this role, she served as Vice President for Intelligence Programs, Vice President, Defense Programs and Director of Emerging Space Capabilities. Janet is a former Northrop Grumman Director and a retired USAF Colonel with 30+ years of experience in navigation, remote sensing, satellite communications, launch, space superiority, and launch ranges.
Resources:
www.stellarsolutions.com
https://baldrigefoundation.orgJoin Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception on Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
And now you can join our community of values-based leaders on Seasons Leadership Patreon at Patreon.com/seasonsleadership or sign up for our Elemental Leadership Course waitlist: https://seasonsleadership.mykajabi.com/elemental-leadership-course-wait-list
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Join us as we talk about our popular blog post “Embrace leading from the middle.” We share more insight into how this idea developed and the challenge we all have to lead from wherever we are.
Show Notes:
(1:00) What does it mean to be middle? We talk about what that means to us and how it sparked the idea for Debbie to write the blog and now to produce this podcast episode.(5:30) You may be "middle," but it shouldn't be an excuse to not lead or put yourself out there authentically. We share examples of how the boundaries of your role sometimes define your leadership.
(10:29) Stop waiting for permission. We give a call to action to see the potential inside yourself. We challenge you to lead from where you are and be creative.
(14:34) There is a difference between being humble and restricting yourself. We encourage you to learn and grow your leadership role.
Resources:
Embrace leading from the middle: www.seasonsleadership.com/almanac/embrace-leading-from-the-middle
Join Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception on Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
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Join us as we talk to Executive Director of the Bellevue College Foundation Melissa Johnson about her unconventional higher education journey and how that led to success and leadership opportunities. Melissa shares her passion for helping others along their own educational journeys and will inspire you to continue moving forward despite fear and doubt.
Show Notes:
(0:35) Melissa talks about her educational journey including getting expelled from high school and enrolling at Bellevue College at 37 years old and how that now has transformed into her role at the Bellevue College Foundation.
(6:06) We discuss personal leadership style and how Melissa developed her leadership experience before holding a formal leadership role.
(8:17) Melissa shares her biggest “ah ha” moment...when she learned it was really ok to be wrong and to say you don’t know but will figure it out. We discuss how confidence and leadership excellence are linked and how being an effective leader is about continuing to move forward.
(13:00) We talk about building your network and the importance of “getting out of people’s way” so they can succeed. Melissa shares the inspiring idea that “even if I can’t do what you want me to do, I still might be able to help with what you need.”
(18:21) We dive into fear and talk openly and honestly about being scared to take the next step in your leadership journey. Melissa affirms this as part of her journey and how she now helps encourage others to take that next step through her leadership.
(22:35) Finally we leave you with actionable advice to stop competing and to build bridges instead.
About Melissa: Melissa Johnson is the Executive Director of the Bellevue College Foundation. A late in life learner, Melissa attended BC for the first time at 37 years old. After achieving her AA, she attended the University of Washington where she triple-majored in Communications, Humanities and Social Sciences, receiving the President’s Medal in 2014. Next, Melissa attended Seattle University, graduating with a master’s in nonprofit leadership. In late 2022, Melissa joined the Foundation as their Executive Director. Returning to where her educational journey started is a privilege in Melissa’s eyes. Her passion is removing barriers and allowing people to flourish in ways that are meaningful to them. To do that in a place that meant so much to her journey is something she refuses to take for granted.
Resources:
Website: https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/
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Patty Beach, CEO of Leadership Smarts and author of "The Art of Alignment: A Practical Guide to Inclusive Leadership," joins us for this inspiring episode about inclusive leadership. She gives practical, actionable advice on how you can be more inclusive in your leadership and how to get your ideas heard.
Show notes:
(1:00) Patty shares her background and her passion to be both an evangelist and evolutionist of inclusive leadership. The leaders discuss the difference between the two and why they are both important.(5:00) Patty talks about her book “The Art of Alignment,” and about how to move big powerful ideas out in the world by including others. She highlights the simple and measurable structure of her alignment method and gives examples of how it has worked on high-stakes projects.
(12:08) The leaders discuss how her alignment method can work in all environments – in the workplace for first line leaders to at home negotiating chores with a teenager. Patty shares how she applied this alignment method to her own business.
(16:00) Talk turns to disruptors – Patty defines the difference between a dissenter and a disruptor. She gives advice on how to work with disruptors to help them buy into the process and contribute.
(22:45) Patty shares the powerful application of SHUVA. She talks about how respecting the universal needs of all people to be seen, heard, understood, valued and appreciated can help tap into the collective wisdom of the group and bring about a better world.
(29:55) The discussion ends with actionable advice that listeners can apply today to help get their ideas heard. Patty promises that this shift, will be a gamechanger.
About Patty: Patty Beach is the bestselling author of "The Art of Alignment: A Practical Guide to Inclusive Leadership," and a sought-after TEDx speaker, who specializes in empowering managers to excel and executives to inspire.
Resources:
Tedx Talk: SHUVA: The Secret to Inclusive Leadership: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGf6svw9CmM
Website: leadershipsmarts.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/pattybeach/
YouTube: @leadershipsmartstheartofal3556Join Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception on Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
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Join me, Susan Ireland, as I talk with the remarkable Dr. Jen Self, whose life work weaves the threads of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion into their leadership. Dr. Self's journey from the University of Washington's Q Center to the consultancy powerhouse BRIC-13 demonstrates a devotion to social change that's as inspiring as it is impactful. We talk about how leaders must push past the discomfort and get to work challenging systemic power imbalances and creating space and room for other people’s genius to show up.
Show Notes:
(6:00) We talk about creating access and space for others.
(9:05) We discuss taking risks and how to challenge a failed system and remain safe. We talk about collective leadership and how you need to surround yourself with people who think differently than you.
(16:26) We dig into what it means as a white person to engage in anti-racist work and fight white supremacy.
(18:10) Dr. Jen shares the inspiration for their self-chosen queer JEDI title.
(23:25) We end the discussion talking about ideas on how to take action and let ourselves be transformed by the experience of others. We talk openly about moving through discomfort, giving grace and creating more connection to others humanity to ultimately create the world we want.
About Jen: Dr. Jen Self, LICSW (they/them), is the Queer JEDI; They are the Owner/Principle of Brick 13, the Founding Director of the University of Washington (UW) Q Center, an Assistant Clinical Professor at UW School of Social Work & Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies, a Leadership Tomorrow ‘24 participant, author, researcher, and practitioner of foundational work leading to the development of anti-racist & intersectional Higher Education LGBTQIA+ Student Services, international speaker, and through it all a strategist, coach, consultant, educator, and mental health provider. Dr. Self has worked with and developed leaders across industries, from non-profits to government to corporate.
Resources:
Website: www.brick13.com
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Join us for an incredible discussion with Alan Mulally, one of the greatest leaders of the 21st century, on the Seasons Leadership Podcast. Our conversation takes you behind the scenes of Alan’s tenure at Boeing and Ford, where his 'Working Together' principles propelled both companies to new heights. From the engineering marvel of Boeing’s 777 development to the boardroom of Ford, we explore how love, humility, and service are essential ingredients in crafting a culture of excellence. Sarah McArthur, editor in chief of the Apex Award-winning Leader to Leader journal, also joins us for this enriching discussion where you will learn how to put into practice the Working Together Leadership and Management System.
We recommend watching this episode on our YouTube or Patreon platforms because this includes charts. You can download the charts here: patreon.com/seasonsleadershipShow Notes:
(8:46) Alan introduces his approach to leadership.
(14:36) Alan talks about his early family life and the development of his values.
(26:22) Alan reviews the Working Together Operating Principles and gives examples of how he put these into practice in his own leadership.
(31:55) The story of the airplane signature – Alan shares how it evolved and what it represented.
(40:17) A Boeing example – Alan shares how the first flight of a Boeing airplane emulated the Working Together principles.
(41:56) A Ford example – Alan shares how he translated his leadership success to Ford, bringing a new culture to their board room.
(47:52) The leaders discuss how to set up the Working Together Leadership and Management System and how it starts with having a psychologically safe environment.
(56:38) Alan dispels the idea of work life balance and argues instead for authenticity as the way to have one authentic and integrated life.
(1:02:17) The family plan review – Alan shares how he implemented this same system at home.
(1:12:50) Debbie and Susan ask questions of Alan.
(1:27:15) Alan revisits his time at Ford and shares more about the references in his accompanying charts included with this special podcast episode.About Alan: Alan Mulally served as president and chief executive officer of the Ford Motor Company and as a member of Ford’s board of directors from 2006 - 2014. Prior to joining Ford, Alan served as executive vice president of the Boeing Company, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and president of Boeing Information, Space and Defense Systems from 1969 – 2006, where he created his “Working Together” Leadership and Management System.
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Join us as we talk to Nicole Greer, successful speaker, trainer, facilitator, executive and business coach anchored in transformational change leadership coaching & training programs, on the Seasons Leadership Podcast. Nicole shares her passion for positive leaders and actionable advice including a four-step process for how to hold your team accountable and powerful questions you should be asking yourself as a leader today.
Show Notes:
(1:32) Get LIT – Nicole opens the discussion talking about what it means to build a vibrant culture which include: Lead with clarity, Integrate integrity and Transform the ordinary. The leaders discuss the important alignment between Seasons Leadership and Nicole’s work.
(5:30) Nicole shares that the culture of an organization should be about the customer or client first. Nicole gives advice on how to lead up and align with the culture. The leaders talk about dark shadow culture.
(10:50) We clarify mission and vision. Nicole gives her examples – vision points to a time in the future where something manifests and mission is how we are going to be on the way to where we are going. The leaders agree that these two elements make the culture.
(14:20) Sometimes the turkeys are the leaders. The leaders discuss how to effectively coach teams. Nicole talks about how she wants to “coach people in” and then shares one of the most valuable things a person in their career can do.
(19:26) The leaders talk about bad leadership and how that sets an example too. Nicole shares her most powerful question in her toolbox and how to helps the blind spots fall off. Then we transition to a discussion on accountability. Nicole shares the four steps to holding your people accountable.
(31:30) The conversation ends with setting expectations and asking powerful questions. Nicole poses her leadership challenge to listeners.
About Nicole: As principal coach and CEO of Build a Vibrant CultureTM, Nicole Greer helps individuals, corporations, government, faith-based organizations and non-profits become the people they were created to be through fulfilling a mission to work in teams, and exemplify VIBRANT LeadershipTM. Using transformational change leadership coaching & training programs, Nicole offers foundational tools and uncommon wisdom to Build a Vibrant CultureTM. Nicole is a serious entrepreneur with experience in coaching, marketing, mastering first impressions, learning & development and sales. Nicole is a speaker, trainer, facilitator, executive and business coach.
Resources:
www.buildavibrantculture.com
www.linkedin.com/in/build-a-vibrant-culture-nicole-greer
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Join us as we talk to Stan Gibson, an author, leadership consultant and sought-after speaker for his passion for well-being, on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
Show Notes:
(6:09) The leaders discuss feeling pressure as a leader to perform but also allow people to make mistakes. Stan shares how leaders must carve out time to take care of themselves using neuroscience to inform their decisions.(8:36) Stan shares why he wrote his book “Living a Rich and Intentional Life,” and how neuroscience influences how he blocks day for intentionality. Stan gives an example of his own schedule to inspire others to examine their routines for change.
(10:30) We dive deeper into the science of setting successful routines, working with the rhythm of your own day. Stan talks about how exercise can be used to increase your energy level and other tactics listeners can apply right away, like establishing a morning routine, to start making a life changing improvement.
(16:30) Stan talks about nighttime routines next, emphasizes how you need to be selfish to be selfless. He gives more tips on how to diagnose your week and day stack for success. The leaders talk about pebbles versus the big rocks.
(22:57) Stan highlights leadership self-awareness as being key to successful teams and leaders. He encourages listeners to find hope through this process and recommends using the tool StrengthsFinder. Stan shares his belief that knowing when you and your teammates are not at your best allows you to have healthy conflict.
(29:09) Stan’s key takeaway is for leaders to work on their own soft skills to better communicate. He emphasis that identifying the best way for your team to talk to each other through the right tool will create better teamwork without more meetings.
About Stan: Corporate Executive turned author, speaker, leadership consultant and coach, Stan Gibson has become a sought-after speaker throughout the US for his message that both inspires and engages others to greatness! Stan is a long time corporate real estate executive with over 35 years of leadership with Fortune 500 firms. His ability to mix and communicate strategies on the athletic field and in the business-world is timely to all leaders wanting to reset “at home and in the workforce.” Stan has a tremendous passion for well-being as a consultant helping businesses leaders and their teams go through transformation as they learn to Trust, Engage, and create Clarity!
Resources:
StanGibsonSpeaks.com
StrengthsFinder 2.0 | EN - Gallup
Living A Rich And Intentional Life: Gibson, Stan: 9798565488777: Amazon.com: BooksJoin Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception on Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
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