Best Sara Greco Podcasts (2025)

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53. Season Wrap-Up: On Commitment and Community 24:52

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It’s the end of the season, and in this finale episode, I’m reflecting on what I’ve learned from the incredible leaders who joined me. We’re talking about the ripple effect of leadership, why commitment matters more than motivation, and the reminder that no one should lead alone. If you’ve ever wondered how your words as a leader echo beyond the wo…

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52. No Clichés, Just Courage with Mike Minihan (Part 2 of 2) 44:37

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What does real leadership look like when no one’s watching? In this episode, retired General Mike Minahan gets honest about the messy, meaningful, and deeply human side of command. He shares the story behind his now-viral decision to schedule a mental health appointment as a four-star general—something he thought was just leading by example but tur…

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51. Ownership, Leadership and Attitude with Mike Minihan (Part 1 of 2) 50:42

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What makes a leader worth following? In this episode, retired General Mike Minihan, former commander of Air Mobility Command, shares the leadership philosophy that shaped his 35-year Air Force career, centered on "OLA": Ownership, Leadership, and Attitude. From his early days as a lieutenant to leading 110,000 airmen, General Minihan returns to one…

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50. Owning the Room with Lydia Fenet 1:00:15

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What does it take to command a room, bounce back from failure, and lead with true authenticity? In this episode, I sit down with Lydia Fenet—renowned auctioneer, bestselling author, and founder of her own agency—whose decades at Christie’s taught her powerful lessons in confidence, leadership, and owning your voice. Lydia shares what she learned fr…

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49. The Power of Debriefing with Robert "Cujo" Teschner 1:07:15

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What if the key to transforming your team’s performance wasn’t hiding in another leadership book—but came straight from the lessons learned in the cockpit of a fighter jet? In this episode, I’m joined by Robert “Cujo” Teschner—former Air Force fighter pilot, leadership expert, and author of Debrief to Win. Cujo brings the heat (and the heart) in a …

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48: Leading from the Inside Out: Mindset Coaching with Margaret "MJ" Jennings 44:20

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Ever wonder why some leadership situations hit you harder than they should? Or why feedback sometimes feels way bigger than it is? It might be your mindset foundation — and it could be ready for a reset. In today’s episode, mindset coach Margaret "MJ" Jennings joins me to talk about the mental side of leadership — the 95% we don’t always see but de…

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47. Fueling Leadership Through Empowerment with Maj Gen Dan Tulley 57:33

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In this powerful episode of Lead Into It, I sit down with Maj Gen Dan Tulley, Director of Operations at U.S. Transportation Command—and someone I had the honor of serving with over a decade ago. We trace his leadership journey from his ROTC days at Duke University to commanding at a global scale, uncovering the real-world lessons that shaped his le…

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46. Cultivating Curiosity as a Leader with Thomas Greek 1:15:24

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Thomas Greek's leadership journey reads like a field guide for anyone who's ever struggled with the transition from boss to true leader. From his early days as a self-described "bossy boss" pointing at his metaphorical sheriff's badge, to becoming the youngest executive in his organization's history, Thomas reveals the pivotal moments that transfor…

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45: From Colonel to Cacao: A Leadership Journey with Maria Carl 1:03:17

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What do you get when a 23-year Air Force Colonel trades her uniform for a machete and cacao seedlings? Meet Maria Carl, who went from leading global military teams to running a thriving Hawaiian chocolate farm. Ten years ago, she and her husband bought a wild 10-acre plot on Oahu. What started as a dream home project turned into 21 Degrees Estate –…

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44. And We’re Back: Leadership, Growth & Authenticity 20:37

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Welcome back to Lead Into It! After three years of military orders, a coaching certification, and personal growth, I’m back with fresh insights on leadership. Since our last episode, I’ve led teams big and small, moved from Charleston to Florida’s Panhandle, and had a huge realization: the best leadership happens when we stop trying to fit a mold a…

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43. Bringing People Together with Kathy Knichel 54:08

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This week's episode is with Kathy Knichel, someone I met while on my military orders who has a wealth of leadership experience from her time leading the protocol program at Charleston Air Force Base. I loved talking with her from the first moment I met her and knew I had to have her on the show. During our conversation for this episode, we talked a…

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42. Building Confidence as a Leader with Julie Delucca- Collins 48:24

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This week's episode is with Julie DeLucca-Collins, Business and Life Strategist Coach. During our conversation, we dove into confidence as a leader, why it's important and how to cultivate it. Julie DeLucca-Collins is the Founder and CEO of Go Confidently Services, the host of the popular Casa DeConfidence Podcast®, and her weekly Radio Show Confid…

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41. The Experiences We Create with Carolene Meli 44:15

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This week's episode is with Carolene Meli, Experience Strategist and Advisor, and we dive into the importance of the experiences we create and how that is important as a leader. Over the last 15 years, she has led over 50 experience teams in 17 different countries and has created an array of experiences from VIP events and employee development prog…

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40. Feedback Culture with Kelly Waltman 52:45

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This week's episode is with Kelly Waltman, Founder, and CEO of SLR Consulting and author of Elevate Connection: Cultivate an Engaged, Inspired, Productive, and Profitable Workplace Culture. We had an amazing conversation about feedback (an essential skill as a leader!). We talked about why giving AND receiving feedback is important, how to respond …

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39. Setting Your Mindset, Boundaries and Priorities with Debbie Storey 1:00:51

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Making coffee at work might seem like an ordinary task, so how did Debbie change her mindset about this small task into something that launched her career? This week's episode is with Debbie Story, President and CEO of the nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center, to talk about leadership lessons she learned as she progressed in her career. With her p…

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38. Lead Into It is Back! 9:10

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I am so excited to be back! This short episode will dive into where I've been and what I've been up to since last year and what you can expect for future podcast episodes. _______________________________________ www.leadintoit.co Reach out to Sara: [email protected] Instagram: @leadintoit Facebook: @leadintoit Logo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, ka…

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Ep. 8 - Sara Marinelli - Letter to my future self 7:43

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In this last episode, writer and producer of "Letters to Italy," Sara Marinelli, concludes the series by reflecting on the conversations with her guests about home, belonging, and Italy during the pandemic; and by sharing a personal letter to her "future self," in which she had imagined the post-quarantine time that has now finally arrived. *** Epi…

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Ep. 7 - Elisabetta Ghisini, Entrepreneur and President of COMITES SF 25:10

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The seventh episode of "Letters to Italy" by Sara Marinelli features Elisabetta Ghisini, Entrepreneur and President of COMITES SF. A long time resident of the Bay Area and a very active member in the Italian community, Elisabetta shares how after the first initial moments of crisis due to the shock of the pandemic devastating her native Italian reg…

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Ep. 6 - Laura Inserra, Composer and Musician 28:40

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The sixth episode of "Letters to Italy" by Sara Marinelli features Laura Inserra, world-renown hang musician, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. Laura tells the story of how from the restrictions of her Sicilian background, she moved to the Bay Area in 2006 to experiment with new professional possibilities in music and technology. Unable to perfo…

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Ep. 5 - Angelo Greco, Principal Dancer at SF Ballet 28:48

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The fifth episode of "Letters to Italy" by Sara Marinelli features Angelo Greco, principal dancer at San Francisco Ballet. Angelo tells the story of how from the prestigious Opera theater of La Scala in Milano, he relocated to San Francisco in order to perform every night. Until everything changed. When the world of performing arts came to a stands…

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Ep. 4 - Lorenzo Ortona, Consul General of Italy in San Francisco 25:50

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The fourth episode of "Letters to Italy" by Sara Marinelli features Lorenzo Ortona, Consul General of Italy in San Francisco. Lorenzo Ortona recalls some of the most difficult moments the Italian diaspora on the West Coast went through when Italy was first hit by the pandemic, as well as the challenges that he and his team faced in support of the c…

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37. Juggling Glass Balls vs. Plastic Balls 4:11

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Lead Into It will be taking a break for the summer! Listen to this episode to learn why and to learn a great metaphor for how to juggle the important things in life. _______________________________________ www.leadintoit.co Reach out to Sara: [email protected] Instagram: @leadintoit Facebook: @leadintoit Logo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, kamryros…

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Ep. 3 - Lucina Di Meco, Women's Rights Advocate 19:45

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The third episode of "Letters to Italy" by Sara Marinelli features Lucina Di Meco, gender expert and women’s rights advocate. She is the author of #ShePersisted. Women, Politics & Power in the New Media World, and serves as the Senior Director of Girls’ Education & Gender Equality at "Room to Read." She grew up in Liguria, and has lived in the USA …

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Coffee Break with Derek Whisenhunt RE: How to Set Expectations for your Team 8:57

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It's time for a coffee break! Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day. During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 10: Setting Expectations and Building Teams with Derek Whisenhunt. In this part of the episode, Derek shares steps on how to…

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Ep. 2 - Valentina Imbeni, Founder and Head of La Scuola 18:40

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The second episode of "Letters to Italy" by Sara Marinelli features Valentina Imbeni, founder and head of La Scuola International, an Italian-American school in San Francisco fostering the Reggio Emilia's approach to education. Valentina grew up in Bologna, and has lived in the Bay Area for twenty years. La Scuola is one of the few schools in San F…

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36. The Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose as a Leader with Ron Carucci 45:42

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In this week's episode, I sit down with Ron Carucci, Managing Partner at Navalent, to talk about his new book, To Be Honest: The Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose. We talk in-depth about the conditions in which people will tell the truth, be fair, serve a greater good, and in what conditions do organizations create an environment where people wil…

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Ep. 1 - Sara Marinelli, Writer & Radio-producer - My letters to Italy 16:45

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Writer and radio producer Sara Marinelli introduces the series by sharing some of her Letters to Italy that she has been writing since the onset of the pandemic. Through a collage of voice-memos, phone calls, radio news, journal entries, and music recorded on Italian balconies, Sara explores her sense of belonging and ways to connect from afar with…

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Coffee Break with Keri Atkinson RE: Setting the Tone and Admitting Mistakes as a Mom 3:19

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It's time for a coffee break! Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day. **Happy Mother's Day!** During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 8: Leading as a Mom with Keri Atkinson, where she talks about how she saw how important it was to se…

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35. Self-Leadership and Owning Your Authority with Marisa Santoro 45:36

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I'm so excited to have Marisa on the show again! This time, we talk about her new book, Own Your Authority: Follow Your Instincts, Radiate Confidence, and Communicate as a Leader People Trust. We also talk about what it means to own your authority, trust your gut and have self-leadership. Marisa is a former IT Executive on Wall Street who has over …

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Coffee Break with Marisa Santoro RE: Communicating with the Rule of Three 6:48

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It's time for a coffee break! Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day. During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 15: Communicating with Intention with Marisa Santoro. In this part of the episode, Marisa explains how to effectively use th…

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34. Health and Wellness as a Leader with Jenn Trepeck 58:54

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As leaders or as high achieving individuals, our health and wellness is the foundation to reach our goals and to take care of others. On this week's episode, I talk with Jenn Trepeck, owner of Better Life Now, LLC and the host of the Salad With A Side Of Fries podcast. During our conversation, we talk about why health and wellness as a leader are i…

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Coffee Break with Becky Heyse RE: Giving and Receiving Feedback 10:15

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It's time for a coffee break! Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day. During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 6: Leadership and Self Awareness with Becky Heyse, where she talks about using Brene Brown's methodology when doing feedback…

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33. Advocate Leadership with Carla Bennett 47:30

4+ y ago47:30

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In this episode, I sit down with Carla Bennett, an experienced leader who worked her way from the ground level up at a major domestic airline as well as a published author. We talk about how she came into leadership, what she learned from it, and her Advocate leadership style. This episode is perfect for those understanding what Advocate-style lead…

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Coffee Break with Scott Miller RE: Listening to Understand 7:58

4+ y ago7:58

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It's time for a coffee break! Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day. During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 12: Own your Mess with Scott Miller, where he talks about the importance of listening as a leader. Specifically, he goes int…

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32. Seven Ways to Lead with Andre Young 57:04

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In this episode, I sit down with Andre Young, speaker, author, trainer, and Founder of You Evolving Now, LLC, to talk about his experience as a leader and his book, 7 Ways to Lead. Our conversation is FULL of tangible tools to take with you as you lead your teams or in your day-to-day life. During our conversation, we talk about the common complain…

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Coffee Break with Brooke Brzozowske RE: Difficult Conversations 7:35

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It's time for a coffee break! Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day. During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 3 Leadership Coaching and Difficult Conversations with Brooke Brzozowske, where she talks about her experience with being an…

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31. Changing Fear into Confidence with Melissa Chiranky Bozich 47:33

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I firmly believe that leaders can exist in many different ways, not only with a manager or director title. Meet Melissa Chiranky-Bozich— Choreographer, Class studios instructor, former NBA dance, and NHL Ice Girl. Her mission is to share her love for dance with everyone in the world and make dance accessible for anyone, anywhere. During our convers…

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Coffee Break with Floyd Greco RE: Make It Happen 6:25

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It's time for a coffee break! Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day. During this coffee break, I revisit Episode 4 with my grandfather’s, Floyd Greco, speech “Make It Happen.” The speech is read by my dad, Chris Greco. Floyd worked his way up fr…

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30. Stress-Free Leadership with Rhonda Williams 51:57

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Is it possible to be in a leadership role (or any role) and learn how to be stress-free? YES and Rhonda Williams, also known as the Stress-Free Leader, teaches us how! In this conversation, Rhonda and I talk about what she learned about stress and life and work priorities while in leadership roles and her simple method, called the 5 C's, to help ov…

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Coffee Break with Tim Scott RE: Selfless Leadership 11:31

4+ y ago11:31

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It's time for a coffee break! Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day. During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 17: Selfless Leadership with Tim Scott, where Tim talks about his leadership style before he embraced selfless (or servant) …

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29. Authentic Leadership with Joe Delaney 52:41

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In this week’s episode, I talk with Joe Delaney, a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps with over 28 years of service. He currently leads the Marine Forces Pacific Information Environment (IE) Directorate. Don’t worry if you aren’t in the military or familiar with military terminology, this episode has something for all types of leaders. Joe talks abou…

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Coffee Break with Ken Bryson RE: Prepare to Lead 11:25

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Listen to part of Episode 2: Preparing to Lead with Ken Bryson, retired USAF Colonel, where we talk about his notebook methodology as well as how he prepares for meetings. Listen to the entire episode here _______________________________________ www.leadintoit.co Reach out to Sara: [email protected] Instagram: @leadintoit Facebook: @leadintoit Lo…

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28. Getting Unstuck by Igniting your Fire with Jason Barnaby 1:03:50

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Do you feel stuck? Trying to figure out what your passion is? Don’t even know where to start? This is the perfect episode for you. In this episode, I talk with Jason Barnaby, founder of Fire Starters Inc, where he helps others unleash their potential, overcome limiting beliefs and inspire action. We talk in-depth about his book, Igniting the Fire S…

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Coffee Break with Maggie Hamilton RE: Learning to Lead 11:48

4+ y ago11:48

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Listen to part of Episode 5: Learning to Lead with Maggie Hamilton where Maggie describes some of the challenges she encountered during her first leadership position and how she learned to overcome them. Listen to the entire episode here. Maggie’s Instagram: @maggieannham _______________________________________ www.leadintoit.co Reach out to Sara: …

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27. The Bucket List Career with Michelle Williams 1:10:01

4+ y ago1:10:01

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Do you sometimes feel like you're chasing a job title or the next best role in your career? What if there was a different way of approaching your career? Michelle Williams and I tackle this topic with her concept of a bucket list career in addition to other amazing pieces of advice and tips she's learned throughout her career. Michelle is currently…

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26. Making 2021 Happen for Us 12:29

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Happy 2021! In this week’s solo episode, I share ways I have learned how to make life happen for me instead of letting life happen to me. You will also hear what you can expect from Lead Into It for this year This is a great episode for anyone who wants to make 2021 their year by setting goals and aligning their day-to-day lives to reach those goal…

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25. 2020...What a Year! (Part 2) 23:13

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This week’s episode is a continuation of Episode 25 but in this episode, I share some of my favorite leadership lessons and advice from some of my guests listed below. (Time stamps are below for you to use to go directly to that part of the episode.) Excerpt from Episode 18: “Yes and” with Emily Zawisza: 3:38 - 4:58 Excerpt from Episode 12. Own you…

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25. 2020...What a Year! 12:45

4+ y ago12:45

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In this week’s episode, I share three things I have learned during this past year through experiences or during these podcast interviews. This episode is perfect for those who want to reflect on this past year, hear some tips and learn how to prepare for 2021. Look for Part 2 on December 22nd! _______________________________________ www.leadintoit.…

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24. Agile, Change Management and Setting Boundaries with Jessica Katz 55:03

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with Jessica Katz, a trainer, mentor and coach through Liberated Elephant. Jessica is passionate about working with individuals, teams, leaders, and organizations to help people discover and nurture their authentic selves. During our conversation, we talk about how to talk about what agile means, elephants in the …

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23. Leadership Lessons with Sara Harper 58:58

4+ y ago58:58

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with Sara Harper who is a Major in the US Air Force and a Public Affairs Officer with diverse leadership experience at all levels. She is also one of my greatest friends as well as a huge Auburn University fan. During our conversation, we talk about different leadership lessons she’s learned throughout her career …