Send us a textDo 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. Resources:Bonus Clip: How Imposter Syndrome Can Be a SuperpowerGet Jason's book: Your Grass is GreenerJason's Newsletter for How to Work SmarterConnect with Jason on LinkedInConnect on LinkedIn: https:/...
Send us a textDo 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 i...
Send us a textSomething 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:How Teri's childhood led her to believe in the power of leadership coachingHow leaders can develop the collaboration skills of their teams while doing good for the greater communityWhat makes the transition into people leadership so difficult and what to doHow to...
Send us a textDo you have a natural affinity for humble leadership but worry that it is less efficient than command and control? This week Teri Schmidt chats with Urs Koenig about how radical humility leads to more effective AND more efficient teams and organizations. Urs shares eye-opening insights from his diverse experiences, from military peacekeeping to executive coaching. They dive into actionable strategies, like building a "leadership factory" within your team and the surprising busin...
Send us a textEver 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.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support fro...
Send us a textIn 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...
Send us a textOn 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.Resources:Episode 156: The Courage to Learn & Lead with Brig. Gen. AnnMarie AnthonyEpisode 137: The Most Important Col...
Send us a textWhat 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 jo...
Send us a textAre you navigating the complexities of leading a remote team? In this episode, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities of remote leadership. Drawing from extensive experience and expert conversations, we highlight the importance of intentional leadership in fostering team performance and well-being. Listen to discover practical tips on creating a sense of contribution and community that will empower your team to thrive in any setting.Connect on LinkedIn: htt...
Send us a textIn an election year, discussions can get heated. But how do we maintain respect? In our new episode with Justin Jones-Fosu, explore strategies for engaging in difficult conversations without losing sight of humanity and respect. It's a timely listen for anyone looking to navigate challenging dialogues with grace.Resources:Get Justin's book!: https://howtorespectfullydisagree.com/https://workmeaningful.com/Connect with Justin on LinkedInJustin's TedX talk: Don't Take the Ex...
Send us a textWe're taking a brief pause but join us back here in April for some excellent guests and content that we can't wait to share with you!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall
Send us a textWhat makes delegation one of the most challenging skills for new (and, if we're honest, experienced) leaders? Why are we, as leaders, so reluctant to give up control, leading us to be D.I.N.O.s?It may not be what you think. Using a few illustrative stories, Teri explores the difficulties associated with delegation and offers strategies you can try today to develop this skill that has the power to improve not only your team's efficiency, but also their (and your) wellb...
Send us a textWhat deserves a "why" in your leadership today?In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, host Teri Schmidt explores the concept of intention in leadership through a thought-provoking story about a former corporate rockstar, Jill, and her post-illness career struggles. Teri delves into the inertia that often keeps leaders and team members from challenging the status quo, emphasizing the importance of identifying and combatting unhelpful workplace patterns. The episode ch...
Send us a textIt's my birthday! Will you help me with one of my wishes?It only will take 30 seconds and would mean a lot to me.Just click on the link below and let me know what leadership challenges/topics/guests you would like to see on future episodes of Strong Leaders Serve:https://forms.gle/rMyHUtmKPj3YMGzW6And listen in for a preview of what we have planned for our upcoming season!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Ter...
Send us a textAt Strong Leaders Serve we seek out and celebrate leaders who are making a positive impact through their work and leadership style. In today's episode, we have the honor of welcoming Breene Murphy, President of Carbon Collective, a climate-focused investment adviser. Breene shares invaluable insights on the importance of building relationship frameworks within teams, fostering clear direction and flexibility in a remote work environment.Moreover, Breene shares his personal journ...
Send us a textThis episode features Vera Quinn, the CEO of Cydcor, who shares her journey from a door-to-door salesperson to running the company. Vera provides valuable insights on her personal journey, challenges faced by female leaders, and the importance of fostering a people-first atmosphere in organizations. She gives practical advice for upcoming leaders, emphasizing the need to be interested in others, valuing clear communication, and believing in people's potential to thrive when give...
Send us a textDecision-making is one of the most difficult jobs of a leader, especially in uncertain times. In this episode, our guest, Olena Petrosyuk, shares her unique experiences, journey, and insights into the difficult decisions she's wrestled with throughout her career, in both the corporate world and her current role as COO at Klevu. We discuss the constraints of decision-making, the importance of listening to one's intuition, the weight that each decision carries, particula...
Send us a textDid you know that when there is psychological safety on a team, it actually can reduce our cognitive load, making it easier to solve problems and innovate?We no longer have to perform the mental risk calculations and assess our vulnerability whenever we want to ask a question. Instead, we can focus our brain power as a team on problem solving and innovation.In this episode, Tom Geraghty, founder of psychsafety.com, discusses the relationship between cognitive load and psychologi...
Send us a textAs we get ready to begin a new year, are you wondering how you can you can lead with more intention and courage? Our guest, Catherine Bell, is a thought-leader and prime example for women who lead with intention and courage. As the founder of two very successful companies - Blue Era and The Awakened Company, a bestselling author, an executive coach, and an inspiring leader, Catherine is making waves in the corporate world. In our conversation, she shares actionable insights...
Send us a textDo you experience conflict in your workplace or home?Then this episode's for you. (So basically, it's for everyone).We talk with leadership expert, speaker, and best-selling author of "Don't Feed the Elephants," Sarah Noll Wilson, about the transformative power of leading with curiosity to address conflict and create inclusive, open-minded environments. Our conversation delves into creating a culture of addressing difficult topics in teams, specific behaviors for new...