The KTS Success Factor® (a Podcast for Women)

Colette Phillips is President and CEO of Colette Phillips Communications, and Founder and President of Get Konnected! and The GK Fund. She is a strategic advisor for C-level executives and corporate teams and develops public relations branding and internal/external communications strategies.  She is frequently consulted by corporations and nonprofits on how to establish healthy, inclusive working environments and engage and serve culturally diverse consumers.  Colette's work in creating a DE&I ecosystem in Boston showcases the power of collaboration, courage, and commitment. Her approach emphasizes communication, curiosity, and connections to foster inclusivity and drive positive change in organizations and communities. In this episode, Colette discusses the importance of inclusive leadership and the impact of culturally savvy anti-racist leaders.   What you will learn from this episode: Understand the importance of the $2.4 trillion buying power of culturally diverse audiences Determine the significance of commitment in driving diversity and inclusion initiatives, and the importance of taking imperfect action to make progress Learn strategies for effective communication in promoting diversity and inclusion, including being mindful of language and addressing implicit biases   “The only people who benefit from division are the people creating the division.”  - Colette Phillips   Valuable Resource: Support Colette Phillips’ new book The Includers: The 7 Traits of Culturally Savvy, Anti-Racist Leaders   Topics Covered: 03:51 - Culturally diverse consumer markets 08:51 - White males' role in DE&I 14:42 - Engaging white males as allies 16:49 - Overcoming the fear of rejection 24:42 - Implicit biases and curiosity 30:26 - Paying attention to communications 32:43 - Unintentional microaggressions 40:32 -  Embracing diversity in Boston 43:41 -  Building inclusive business ecosystems   Key Takeaways:  “I want people to stop thinking of DE&I as if it's musical chairs. When the music stops, you're not in front of a chair, you're out of the game. Think of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a Thanksgiving table, an Easter table, a Rosh Hashanah table. Think of it as a table where, when you are celebrating, you add more chairs, you cook more food. For example, if you're having your Ramadan fast and breaking it with your family and friends, you add more chairs.” - Colette Phillips "85% of the new entrants into our workforce are women, people of color, and immigrants." - Colette Phillips "When people do something that they don't have to do, I believe we should basically acknowledge and recognize them because we want others to emulate them." - Colette Phillips   Ways to Connect with Colette Phillips: Website: cpcglobal.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CPCGlobal  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/colette-phillips-communications/    Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowguides  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd  To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com  

In a world where the traditional boundaries of workplace attire are evolving, the conventional norms that once dictated formality are being redefined. Navigating the balance between comfort and professionalism can be quite confusing. As remote work becomes the new normal and fashion trends weave their way into the fabric of our professional lives, the question emerges: How can we seamlessly marry the art of dressing stylishly with the unwavering commitment to maintaining a professional image? Nicole Russo founded Let's Get You in 2017 and has since styled hundreds of people, sat at NYFW, and contributed to, or has been featured in Fast Company, Bustle, TodayxTmrw, and Martha Stewart Weddings. She has been a private stylist and personal shopper for over a decade, with fashion industry detours at J.Crew, Theory, and was a senior personal shopper at NET-A-PORTER for almost 5 years, where she helped the world’s most successful women dress impeccably. “We are on a mission to give people the style skills and fashion resources to see themselves and live their lives differently. We help high achievers create personalized, stylish wardrobes quickly, so they can dress confidently and have extra time for the more important stuff (like being a superb CEO or attentive parent).” In this episode, Nicole shares an insightful journey to uncover the harmonious blend of professionalism and personal style. Gain valuable ideas into curating a wardrobe that embraces the dynamic workplace environment while showcasing your authentic personal flair. Prepare to reshape your professional story and uncover the empowering connection between fashion, confidence, and integrity.   What you will learn from this episode: Discover the art of dressing stylishly while maintaining a professional look at work Learn how to curate a professional wardrobe that perfectly complements your personal style while upholding your integrity Find out how leaders can support their teams when it comes to styling themselves for work   "There are a lot of opportunities to dress more sophisticated or more modern without compromising your integrity or your professionalism." - Nicole Russo   Valuable Free Resource:  Stay in Style With These 37 Wardrobe Items That You'll Love : https://nextlevelcapsule.com   Topics Covered: 02:43 - The problem her clients have when they reach out for help: They're usually overwhelmed. 03:51 - Biggest mistake her clients make before asking for help: Waiting so long. 04:16 - What the process looks like: discovery stage and the closet editing 07:13 - Does she offer in-person or virtual services on fashion styling? 10:49 - How your body posture affects your confidence 15:25 - What the 'red sneaker effect' is all about and balancing being work-dress appropriate and being non-conventional 21:55 - The best way to dress up when working remotely and showing up virtually 23:37 - How leaders can support their teams when it comes to style preferences 25:57 - Why dressing up for success matters and is relevant   Key Takeaways: "We hold on to so much stuff that doesn't serve us in many different facets, but particularly in our closets. Our closets are not only a metaphor for our lives, there's just usually a lot of junk that is in the way." - Nicole Russo "When you do work virtually, I may not be there touching the pieces with you, but this is where the education comes into play with our approach as well, is that you learn tactics and tools to change the way that you look at editing your closet, getting dressed. So it's really simple and easy to decide, do I keep it, do I not?" - Nicole Russo "Studies found that you can convey a very positive message that conveys status, confidence, power, by going a little bit against the dress code grain." - Nicole Russo "I believe that everybody can really feel incredible every day when they look at themselves and they walk down whatever street they are going to." - Nicole Russo   Ways to Connect with Nicole Russso: Website: https://www.letsgetyou.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_letsgetyou/   Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowguides LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com  

How do you embark on a transformative journey toward the life you desire, one defined by conscious choices and met with resilience and determination? The compass guiding this path is the intentional mindset—a powerful force that empowers individuals to align their thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors with their goals and values. Each decision becomes a conscious step towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life. And one that resonates with one's purpose.  Jane Frankel is a business author, lifelong educator, workforce consultant, and successful entrepreneur. Today, she serves as the managing principal of The Art of Performance, LLC and as an adjunct professor in economics at Temple University. Her new book The Intentional Mindset: Data, Decisions, and Your Destiny (Business Expert Press, August 2023). In this episode Jane delves into the four crucial components of mindset to assess one's trajectory towards achieving goals and discern if one's decisions align with desired outcomes. She highlights utilizing the 5-Why Tool as a means to comprehend one's mindset, identify areas for improvement, and take corrective steps towards alignment with one’s goals.   What you will learn from this episode: Discover the four key components of mindset to assess if you're on track to achieve your goals Learn about the 5-Why Tool, a valuable resource for gaining insight into your mindset and taking corrective action when needed Find out about the concept of 'invisible capital' to effectively navigate and leverage it for the creation of sustainable goals   "It's really important to understand how you think and what you think so that you can make decisions that are aligned." - Jane Frankel   Valuable Free Resource:  Propel yourself to success with this book resource: The Intentional Mindset: Data, Decisions, and Your Destiny   Topics Covered: 01:37 - Uncovering what behavioral economics is in a nutshell 02:54 - The problem she helps her clients with: Creating internship programs with companies who needed to hire people 04:57 - What motivated her to write a book 06:13 - Explaining the four components of mindset, understanding why they are important, and what a value means 10:32 - What the process looks like in examining your mindset if it works or didn't 14:27 - Turnaround for a failed mindset and the need to have clarity about one's persona 18:40 - Career mapping based from understanding your mindset 22:05 - Ideal reader for her book, The Intentional Mindset: Data, Decisions, and Your Destiny: Anybody who wants to grow. 23:54 - What it means to be truly autonomous   Key Takeaways: "If you can make your decisions and your behaviors all aligned to your goals and your values, you're going to increase your comfort level and your peace of mind, because you're going to know that you are ultimately working towards what you want to achieve." - Jane Frankel "I really believe that we all have the ability to be independent, to understand when we need to ask for help, to be in charge, to understand what our options are, to develop the agency that will give us control of our destinies." - Jane Frankel "Being autonomous is not an independent activity. It's an independent plus dependent activity, because nobody knows everything, and you have to be aware of where you need help, what you don't know, and then go find that from another person or an institution or whatever." - Jane Frankel "Your invisible capital allows you to make some good and sustainable goals." - Jane Frankel "The key is if you're autonomous, you need to be seeking and looking for what you're going to learn as opposed to feeling bad that you've failed." - Jane Frankel   Ways to Connect with Jane Frankel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-frankel   Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowguides LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com  

In the fast-paced business world, change is not just an option, but an ever-present reality. Embracing innovative ideas is essential to propel a business forward. However, amidst this constant change, significant challenges arise. Overcoming these obstacles and introducing transformative solutions requires the implementation of effective and efficient frameworks. Lisa L. Levy is the Founder & CEO of Lcubed Consulting. She helps companies align people, processes, and technology to utilize agility as a strategic advantage and acknowledge change is a business constant. Her secret sauce to success is leveraging key elements of Project Management, Process Performance Management, Internal Controls, and Organizational Change Management to build teams with the skills and capabilities to drive strategic results. In this episode, Lisa shares about her adaptive transformation framework, which aims to empower women leaders by fostering clarity and enablement in their roles. She highlights the significance of women leaders venturing beyond their comfort zones to foster change and innovation. Additionally, she underscores the crucial role of a continuous innovation process in forging businesses forward.   What you will learn from this episode: Discover how women can gain clarity, communicate effectively, and step into empowered leadership roles that bring about their brilliance Explore an innovative four-step transformation framework to streamline your organizational processes Find out a key strategy for gathering innovative ideas to bring about the change you want to happen   "We need to swing bigger and take those leaps and step into uncertainty because that's when we grow, that's when we thrive, that's when we shine." - Lisa Levy   Valuable Free Resource: Ease the rough waters of the industry and ensure your business’ longevity and profitability. Get your copy of the book, Future Proofing Cubed: https://lcubedconsulting.com/future-proofing-cubed   Topics Covered: 04:09 - Client problems she helps solve: We are helping our clients be effective and be efficient so that they don't feel stuck. 05:24 - What is this tool set called 'innovation engine' 06:24 - The biggest challenge women face: Being willing to step slightly outside of our comfort zone. 09:05 - How these four disciplines help women leaders with their challenges 11:51 - What a 'conference room prototype' is and how does it help with innovation 13:35 - How easier can entrepreneurs pool innovative ideas more than larger companies 14:57 - How to learn more: Join and watch my podcast, Disrupt and Innovate.   Key Takeaways: "If we understand the change process and build awareness and desire and train and educate and practice, and then create the change, we are moving people through that whole cycle and minimizing the friction, resistance, and everybody understands their parts." - Lisa Levy "If we are continuously ideating, prototyping, and creating our new products and services, we are driving business forward." - Lisa Levy "I'm willing to wager that a woman looking at that job description is far more qualified at whatever level of confidence she has than a man who is sitting there and applying for the same position. We hold ourselves back and we have to stop." - Lisa Levy   Ways to Connect with Lisa Levy: Website: https://lisallevy.com Podcast: https://disruptandinnovate.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisallevy-disruptandinnovate/ Book: https://lcubedconsulting.com/future-proofing-cubed   Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowguides LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com  

When considering a big decision,  do you ever say, “Well, someday…” Want to know how to shift from that “someday” to “today”? Being unmessablewith starts with your goals and dreams. It is important that you find your dream source, speak your goals out loud, strip off that “someday” mindset, and act today! Josselyne Herman-Saccio has been a master coach in The Art of Being Unmessablewith for more than 30 years and has coached more than 200,000 people. She is an author, entrepreneur, former #1 po-star (yep, pop-star), founder of a nonprofit, and a wife and mother of three. She has a passion for empowering people to realize their dreams NOW vs SOMEDAY. She helps them develop themselves as unmessablewith no matter what life throws at them. In this episode, Josselynne shares her powerful secrets on how you can be the boss of your life and business and become unmessablewith!   What you will learn from this episode:  Learn how you can be unmessablewith by finding your dream source Understand the importance and power of speaking your goals out loud Find out why “someday” doesn’t exist and why you should stop holding onto it   “Goal setting is very powerful, as long as you treat it like a game, not an expectation.” - Josselyne Herman-Saccio   Topics Covered: 01:57 - Josselyne shares how she got to her “someday” dream 03:01 - Josselyne walks us through what she does every day 04:07 - What is a typical big message problem that people encounter 08:04 - Josselyne talks about what is a dream source 10:00 - How do you know if you have found your dream source?  10:29 - The life-changing power of speaking dreams out loud 12:51 - Josselyne shares her thoughts on goal-setting 14:12 - Is it sufficient to do goal debriefing by yourself or with others? 14:48 - Does someday actually exist or is it just in our minds? 16:14 - Q: What does unmessablewith mean? A: What I mean by being unmessablewith is being able to create moment to moment and not get reactivated, not get hooked, not get stopped or thrown down for the count.   Key Takeaways: “Creating with your word, whether you speak it out loud, or in your head is a very powerful thing. And when you speak it out loud, it exists beyond your head. It exists in my relationship with you, or with whoever's listening to this conversation right now. Then you start to fulfill what you've created through action.” - Josselyne Herman-Saccio “It's no different with any dream or vision that you have. You first start it by creating it in language and word, speaking it, and then take the actions to fulfill what you created.” - Josselyne Herman-Saccio “You create it, you act on it, you engage with people about it, you make requests, you make promises-- it's all interacting with human beings.” - Josselyne Herman-Saccio “Goal setting is very powerful, as long as you treat it like a game, not an expectation.” - Josselyne Herman-Saccio “The powerful thing about goals is to debrief them. You debrief whether you were successful or failed.” - Josselyne Herman-Saccio “The debrief is more valuable than even the result that got produced because you get to see what's missing, what would make a difference, or what was there that got in the way.” - Josselyne Herman-Saccio “Debrief around goals even more powerful than the goals themselves.” - Josselyne Herman-Saccio    Ways to Connect with Josselyne Herman-Saccio: Website: https://www.theartofbeingunmessablewith.com/   Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowguides LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd/ To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com  

At the core of gaining power and influence lies a purpose greater than personal advancement. It is about making a meaningful impact in the workplace and beyond, with the goal of contributing to the common good and positively shaping society.  Robert L. Dilenschneider formed The Dilenschneider Group in October, 1991. Headquartered in New York, Miami, and Chicago, the Firm provides strategic advice and counsel to Fortune 500 companies and leading families and individuals around the world, with experience in fields ranging from mergers and acquisitions and crisis communications to marketing, government affairs, and international media.  Prior to forming his own firm, Robert served as president and chief executive officer of Hill and Knowlton, Inc. from 1986 to 1991, tripling that Firm’s revenues to nearly $200 million and delivering more than $30 million in profit.  He was with that organization for nearly 25 years. He started in public relations in 1967 in New York, shortly after receiving an MA in journalism from The Ohio State University and a BA from the University of Notre Dame. In this episode, Robert dives into an insightful perspective as he uncovers the key elements that contribute to wielding power effectively. From mastering the art of communication to cultivating a strong network, Robert sheds light on the essential skills needed to navigate the intricate landscape of influence. Additionally, he explores the power of storytelling and leveraging social media to gain a foothold in the ever-competitive landscape.   What you will learn from this episode: Gain insights on how to bring what you do everyday to a higher level and make a difference in the world Find out the mistakes women make that you should avoid and know the three ways to truly gain power and influence and move ahead without stepping on anybody's shoes Learn how to gain power and influence, make your voice heard and drown the negativity that hounds social media   "You really need to find a way to be decent, supportive to other people. Don't be rude, don't be crude, don't knock people. Be civil with other people. You'll find it comes back many, many times over." - Robert Dilenschneider   Valuable Free Resource:  Grab a copy of Robert's book and make a difference in your personal life and workplace: https://robertldilenschneider.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-power-and-influence   Topics Covered: 02:57 - What got him to write the book 'Ultimate Guide to Power and Influence 03:44 - How his work in PR influences writing 'Ultimate Guide to Power and Influence' 04:54 - Words of wisdom for mid-career professionals who are in crisis in different aspects of life 05:56 - Using power and influence to advance in one's position 06:58 - Power and influence being more than just effective communication 07:32 - The best way to get far ahead in your communication skills 09:21 - Humility in failure as a key to a successful future 11:21 - Best tips for using social media for a woman in transition 12:50 - How to sell your idea and get people interested with what you put out there 13:39 - 3 Ways to avoid this huge mistakes women are making trying to have power and influence 14:50 - What he wants people to take away from his book 'Ultimate Guide to Power and Influence' 15:46 - Talking about a lecture series called 'Civility in America' and what is his involvement with it 16:48 - Robert giving answers to very important questions involving women   Key Takeaways: "If you've achieved great success and you like it, stay with it. Do more. You'll eventually be discovered. And that's a better position than yearning to get to a higher position." - Robert Dilenschneider "Find ways to build your network. Make sure that people around you know what you've done and frankly, talk about you. Don't talk to them about yourself. Have them talk to other people about you. That makes a huge, huge difference." - Robert Dilenschneider "The key to using the media is to have a story that has something you want to say. If you're in transition and want to get ahead, what benefit can you bring to the party in terms of where you want to go?" - Robert Dilenschneider "It's very easy to receive negative comments about your reputation online, it can be changed. The best way to change it, however, is by advancing your own point of view and making that point of view so powerful it eclipses what's online." - Robert Dilenschneider   Ways to connect with Robert Dilenschneider: Website: https://robertldilenschneider.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-dilenschneider-964176/ X: https://twitter.com/DGI_NYC/photo   Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowguides LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd To speak with her: bookachatwithsarahebrown.com  

What do you feel when you hear the word, negotiation? Are you scared, worried, or intimidated? Do you then avoid it when it comes your way? We are actually negotiating all the time, whether it is in professional or our personal lives. However, oftentimes, negotiation is feared because of its competitive nature– when in reality, it is far opposite from that. Viewing negotiation correctly isn’t all about being competitive or “masculine,” but rather encapsulating the “feminine” skills society seems to shun. We often tell ourselves to practice these masculine skills, but now, it’s time to flip the script and practice the art of feminine negotiation. Cindy Watson is the founder of Women On Purpose and the creator of the Art of Feminine Negotiation and HERsuasion programs. She is also the founder and managing partner of Watson Palmer Law and served as an attorney specializing in social justice law for 30 years. She is a TEDx and international speaker, Wall Street Journal and USA Today contributor, best-selling and award-winning author, master negotiator, and consultant known for her passion, commitment, and ability to inspire. In this episode, Cindy talks about the importance of shifting your mindset in negotiation from competitive to fearless and feminine. She also shares her two powerful models, the FEAR Model and 5 W Model that can guarantee and completely change your negotiating game for the better.   What you will learn from this episode:  Understand the importance of shifting away from the mindset that negotiating is competitive Find out if negotiating is more about skill than mindset or the other way around Learn how you can practice feminine negotiation through two promising and life-changing models   “Every time you find yourself in a place of judgment, immediately, sort of, stop, drop and reflect and start flipping the script we've been telling ourselves.” - Cindy Watson   Valuable Free Resource:  Rediscover your purpose and your passion by learning more about the power of feminine negotiation: ArtOfFeminineNegotiationBook.com   Topics Covered: 02:18 - How did Cindy get into the business of teaching about negotiation and selling 04:19 - What are the specific problems Cindy helps solve  05:47 - Cindy talks about what makes feminine negotiation different 07:58 - Is negotiating more about skill than mindset or the other way around? 09:13 - How can you learn the art of feminine negotiation 10:24 - Cindy shares her tips on how you can deal with some of the unconscious biases you may encounter 14:36 - What can you do when you know you are being talked over in the room 17:36 -  Cindy talks about what the FEAR Model is and how it can help you prepare yourself 21:17 - What is the 5 W model and why is it important 25:39 - Does practicing the 5 W Modell take a lot of time? 26:14 - What are the promising effects when you practice these models in your daily personal and work life 27:28 - Cindy shares her personal story on how she applied the art of feminine negotiation in her life.   Key Takeaways:  “Our first and most important negotiation is with ourselves - negotiating our mindset. We negotiate with ourselves every day, in a myriad of ways.” - Cindy Watson “We're not going to change, we're not going to shift and have meaningful, profound, different viewpoints on this until we start recognizing the unconscious gender bias that women still have against other women, and even women against ourselves.” - Cindy Watson “When we're able to invite people to show up as the best version of themselves, we often get those better outcomes.” - Cindy Watson “When we get more intentional, we are going to get better outcomes. Because we tend often in life to suppress stuff, hold it down, and come with a very narrow vision.” - Cindy Watson “I believe preparation is the single most important element, at least, if not, more valuable than leverage and our skill set as well. But mostly, it's that preparation piece.” - Cindy Watson   Ways to Connect with Cindy Watson: Website: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/ Book: ArtOfFeminineNegotiationBook.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WomenOnPurpose1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/   Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowguides LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd/  

We may find comfort in being experts in our fields, but what does it take to grow more and become a spanning leader? Dr. Wanda T. Wallace is a managing partner of Leadership Forum. She coaches, facilitates, and speaks on improving leadership through better conversations. She hosts the weekly radio show and podcast “Out of the Comfort Zone” and is the author of You Can’t Know It All: Leading in the Age of Deep Expertise. In this episode, Wanda shares the difference between E-Leadership from S-Leadership. She also talks about how you can influence more people by adding more value to your workplace by growing into an S-Leader.   What you will learn from this episode:  Understand what are the three differences between being an E-Leader and an S-Leader Find out how can you discover your value and be confident about bringing it to the workplace Learn what the three powerful and life-changing core questions you should ask yourself are   "As an expert leader, I can do the work of anybody on my team. That means I can double-check the work. As a spanning leader, I cannot do the work of my team. I do have to trust them to do the job." - Wanda T. Wallace   Topics Covered: 01:24 - Wanda shares what she does and how she helps her clients 02:23 - What is the difference between E-Leaders and S-Leaders 04:50 - What are the differences in competency or skills between the two roles, the E-Leadership, and the S-Leaderships 06:41 - Wanda talks about what you can do to become a Spanning Leader if you are more of an Expert Leader 08:06 - What can you do to externally validate the value you intend to add to your work 10:25 - How can you be confident about the value that you are adding to your work and team 11:39 - Why is it often hard for women to transition from E-Leadership to S-Leadership 12:39 - Wanda shares the importance of learning how to delegate work instead of ditching and deserting 13:58 - How can you influence change in your workplace by persuading your senior-most leaders? 15:47 - What can companies do to ease that leadership transition for women 17:29 - What are the three powerful core questions you should ask yourself 18:27 - Q: How do you work through the nervousness, the anxiety, and the fears that are there? A: One is to start to recognize the emotion that you're feeling. Name that emotion. Write about that emotion.   Key Takeaways:  “As a Spanning Leader, I cannot do the work of my team. I do have to trust them to do the job.” - Wanda Wallace “Understanding that value is the number one thing that you've got to do.” - Wanda Wallace “If you have aspirations to step at a higher level, have a bigger impact, then you have to learn to let somebody else step into the expertise spot, and you do a bit more of the spanning spot.” - Wanda Wallace “You've got to learn to delegate. You have to learn to focus on what really matters. Where's the high-value, high-impact work that I'm going to do? I'm not going to let that flail or go off the rails.” - Wanda Wallace “Anybody can learn it. It's not a matter of being promoted past your level of competence. It's a matter of being promoted past your level of expertise, and now needing different leadership skills.” - Wanda Wallace “When you move out of your comfort zone, if you are a normal adult, you will have a sense of imposter syndrome. You're doing something you haven't yet mastered. You're going to feel very nervous about that. That nervous energy is normal. So stop feeling like there's something wrong with you. It's normal! It's a growth step.” - Wanda Wallace “Planning helps get the brain into proactive performed frontal cortex activity. Taking a deep breath, and calming down the nervous system is another way, and focusing again on how you add value lets you bring that confidence back into play.” - Wanda Wallace   Ways to Connect with Wanda T. Wallace: Email: [email protected] Book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Cant-Know-All-Expertise/ Website: http://leadership-forum.com/ Website: http://wandawallace.com/ Website: http://outofthecomfortzone.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanda-wallace-028a798/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WallaceOutoftheComfortZone/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wandatwallace/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wandawallace   Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowguides LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd/  

Everyone is different. Someone may work differently than you, and that’s okay! Being a great leader isn’t just about leading in the workplace, it’s also about making a safe environment for everyone, even those who are neurodivergent and work differently than the rest. Laura Matteson is a visual translator who helps intuitive leaders take complex or mysterious ideas and organize them into understandable visuals to help them boldly take their next steps forward. She loves helping other neurodivergent humans think and communicate in their own way so they can make an impact in their world. In this episode, Laura talks about neurodivergence and how you can spot it in your workplace. She also shares some tips on what you can do to make your workplace a safe place for everyone, even those with neurodivergence so that you can maximize everyone’s potential.   What you will learn from this episode:  Find out what is neurodivergence and how does it look like in the workplace Learn more about the power of communicating and speaking out in the workplace Understand what are the different changes you can adapt in your workplace that can help neurodivergent people   “Instead of saying that your neurotype is damaged and disordered, it [neuro-divergence] is saying that your neurotype is divergent from the norm, or what's expected.” - Laura Matteson   Topics Covered: 01:21 - Laura shares about her business and who she helps 02:55 - What does neurodivergence mean? 04:29 - How can a neurodivergent do time management differently? 07:24 - Laura talks about her neurodivergent clients when it comes to handling neurodivergence 09:14 - How can you recognize neurodivergence in people? 12:47 - Can observing help you see if someone is neurodivergent? 13:47 - Laura shares how can you approach and communicate with a neurodivergent as a business leader 18:33 - What are the mistakes people typically make when working with neurodivergent people? 22:37 - Laura’s parting powerful tip: I use the analogy of labels on clothing. So we don't use labels to determine if clothing is worthy or good or going to be useful for the task. We use the labels to tell us how to care for that garment and how it needs to be taken care of.    Key Takeaways:  “Knowing all the different ways that you're different is the first step.” - Laura Matteson “We're just trying to do fun things all the time and take risks to get dopamine.” - Laura Matteson “Other people might judge you, but it's not their problem, because you have this different way of doing things. And so do these other people. And so you're not alone.” - Laura Matteson “Assume that they don't know how to do it if they're not doing it.” - Laura Matteson “You can be professional and start work later and still do a wonderful job. And everything just needs to be transparent with the other person.” - Laura Matteson   Ways to Connect with Laura Matteson: Website: https://www.illustrative.us/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/illustrative/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/illustrative.us/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illustrative.us/   Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowguides LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd/  

Being patient and being in denial are two different things. It’s okay to be patient, but when your patience and kindness ends up getting abused by those around you, then it might be time to draw the line. Denial comes in many ways, and you first need to be aware for it to stop. Dr. Jane Greer is a Marriage and Family Therapist, psychotherapist, author, radio host, and creator of “SHRINK WRAP”, the popular commentary on what we can learn from the trials and triumphs of not only celebrity, but all relationships. Dr. Greer is recognized as a leading national expert in love and relationships through her media collaborations and professional insights. She is the author of six books, including her latest, Am I Lying To Myself? How to Overcome Denial and See the Truth. In this episode, Jane talks about what denial looks like in the workplace and how you can deal with it to overcome freeloaders and stay-stuck complainers. She also shares some of her amazing tips on how you can effectively set boundaries.    What you will learn from this episode:  Discover what denial looks in the workplace and why you need to establish boundaries Learn what  stay-stuck complainers are and what you can do if you’ve come across them Understand why you need to trust your gut and take action on what you see   “Coming out of denial is seeing the reality. We stay in denial in order to feel safe and secure, but it's a big price.”  - Jane Greer   Valuable Free Resource:  Find out more on how can you avoid denial and take action: https://www.drjanegreer.me/   Topics Covered: 01:29 - What does denial look like in the workplace? 02:57 - Is workplace denial more prevalent in women than men? 04:50 - How can you know if you’re actually lying to yourself in the workplace? 08:15 - How do you deal with the denial of others? 11:57 - Once you’ve acknowledged denial, what do you do? 15:15 - What are stay-stuck complainers and how does it look in the workplace? 18:24 - Why is it important to set boundaries? 20:40 - Do the stay-stuck complainers eventually get the message? 22:35 - What is whistleblowing in the workplace? 25:04 - Dr. Greer’s top tip: Trust your gut. Seeing is believing. If you're seeing it, believe it. Write it down.  27:54 - What is the ”going nowhere” relationship and what are their “watch out” signs?   Key Takeaways:  “If you're not dealing with denial and seeing things clearly, you're making a bad situation better.” - Jane Greer “People have expectations of you. And without having clarity, in terms of what your own expectations are, you attempt to meet those expectations.” - Jane Greer “You need to take care of yourself because they are not going to take care of you. It's just that simple! They'll take care of you if your needs don't interfere with their needs.” - Jane Greer “You need to figure out what it means to you to have your clarity… because then you'll be able to handle the other person's angry reaction and disappointment.” - Jane Greer “Setting the boundaries is tricky because it means you've got to be clear how much you're going to listen.” - Jane Greer   Ways to Connect with Jane Greer: Website: https://www.drjanegreer.me/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Am-Lying-Myself-Overcome-Denial/dp/153816423X/   Ways to Connect with Sarah E. Brown: Website: https://www.sarahebrown.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowguides LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd/