Ep 224: Leading with Vulnerability: What's Your Extraordinary? A conversation with Donna Ciempka

Name: Edward AmeyCurrent title: CEOCurrent organisation: Jay Nolan Community Services in the United StatesAre you ready to revolutionize the way your team interacts and performs? Tune into this compelling episode with Edward Amey, where he unveils the secrets of successful offsite meetings. Dive into the heart of team dynamics as Amey explores how stepping away from the regular workspace can forge stronger, more cohesive units. He breaks down the essence of creating a 'psychological cocoon' for your team, enabling deeper professional and personal connections. This episode isn't just about offsite logistics; it's a deep dive into the transformative power of strategic retreats. Whether you're running a small startup or a large corporation, you'll discover valuable insights on budget-friendly options, building trust, and enhancing team performance. Listen as Amey discusses overcoming common pitfalls, creating safe spaces for vulnerability, and aligning team efforts with organizational goals. This podcast is an essential tool for leaders seeking to elevate their team's potential and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.Resources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)https://store.consultclarity.org/lead...The Leadership Conversations Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/4IB6V41...The Jonno White Leadership Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2p8rvWr...The Leadership Question of the Day Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6eZ4lZ2...Clarity Websitehttps://www.consultclarity.org/7 Questions on Leadership Serieshttps://www.consultclarity.org/large-...We'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!https://www.consultclarity.org/7-ques...Subscribe To Clarity's Mailing Listhttps://www.consultclarity.org/subscribeJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step Outhttps://store.consultclarity.org/step...Jonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)https://www.amazon.com/Step-Up-Out-Di...

Name: Edward AmeyCurrent title: CEOCurrent organisation: Jay Nolan Community Services in the United StatesResources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)https://store.consultclarity.org/lead...The Leadership Conversations Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/4IB6V41...The Jonno White Leadership Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2p8rvWr...The Leadership Question of the Day Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6eZ4lZ2...Clarity Websitehttps://www.consultclarity.org/7 Questions on Leadership Serieshttps://www.consultclarity.org/large-...We'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!https://www.consultclarity.org/7-ques...Subscribe To Clarity's Mailing Listhttps://www.consultclarity.org/subscribeJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step Outhttps://store.consultclarity.org/step...Jonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)https://www.amazon.com/Step-Up-Out-Di...

Name: Donnah CiempkaCurrent title: Head of SchoolCurrent Organisation: Ascot International School in ThailandEnjoy this riveting conversation with Donnah Ciempka - Dive into this captivating podcast episode where Donnah Ciempka, a seasoned head of school, delves into the profound question, "What is your extraordinary?" Inspired by Tracey Ezard's insightful book, Ferocious Warmth.This episode is not just a discussion but a journey into self-discovery and empowerment. Ciempka eloquently unfolds the layers of vulnerability and strength that come with recognizing one's unique abilities, especially in leadership roles. Learn how she navigates the challenges of aligning individual philosophies with institutional values in an educational setting, emphasizing the critical role of trust and support. This episode is a masterclass in understanding the dynamics of personal growth and institutional harmony. Whether you're a leader, educator, or someone on a path of self-improvement, this podcast is a beacon of inspiration and practical wisdom. Tune in to transform how you see yourself and your role in the workplace!Resources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)https://store.consultclarity.org/lead...The Leadership Conversations Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/4IB6V41...The Jonno White Leadership Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2p8rvWr...The Leadership Question of the Day Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6eZ4lZ2...Clarity Websitehttps://www.consultclarity.org/7 Questions on Leadership Serieshttps://www.consultclarity.org/large-...We'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!https://www.consultclarity.org/7-ques...Subscribe To Clarity's Mailing Listhttps://www.consultclarity.org/subscribeJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step Outhttps://store.consultclarity.org/step...Jonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)https://www.amazon.com/Step-Up-Out-Di...

Name: Michael LubelfeldCurrent title: Superintendent of SchoolsCurrent Organisation: North Shore School District 112Michael Lubelfeld Ed.D. has served as a public school superintendent in Illinois since 2010. Prior to becoming a superintendent, he was an assistant superintendent, a middle school principal, a middle school associate principal, and a middle school social studies teacher. He currently serves as the superintendent of schools in the North Shore School District 112 in Highland Park, and Highwood, IL north of Chicago. The district contains 10 elementary schools with 4000 students. Lubelfeld earned his Doctor of Education in curriculum and instruction from Loyola University of Chicago, where his published dissertation was on Effective Instruction in Middle School Social Studies. He is also on the adjunct faculty at Loyola University and National Louis University in the Department of Educational Leadership.Mike was awarded the 2021 Administration and Supervision Distinguished Alumni Award from Loyola University of Chicago School of Education. Lubelfeld has presented on leadership topics around the state, nation, and world, and he is active in leadership development with state and national associations. He has led aspiring superintendent workshops in Illinois and across the nation. He can be found on Twitter at @mikelubelfeld, and he co-moderates #suptchat - the monthly superintendent educational chat on Twitter. He co-authored the 2017 Rowman & Littlefield book The Unlearning Leader: Leading for Tomorrow’s Schools Today and the 2018 Rowman & Littlefield book Student Voice: From Invisible to Invaluable, and the 2021 Rowman & Littlefield book The Unfinished Leader: A School Leadership Framework for Growth & Development. His latest book, the Unfinished Teacher: Becoming the Next Version of Yourself will be out fall 2023. Mike and his wife Stephanie have two children and they live in suburban Chicago.Experienced award winning public school superintendent, published author, national speaker, and adjunct professor with a demonstrated history of working in the education industry. Skilled in K-12 Education, Policy, Writing, Speaking, Leading, Engagement,Social Media, Blended Learning, Literacy, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, and Educational Technology. Strong education professional with a Doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction and an Educational Specialist Ed.S. focused in Educational Administration and Supervision. In 2020 became Associate with Educational Leadership Solutions https://Edls.info (executive searches, strategic planning, coaching & mentoring, data analytics & more).Michael Lubelfeld Ed.D. has served as a public school superintendent in Illino

Name: Brian DoubtCurrent title: OwnerCurrent Organisation: Skookum Exploration Services Inc.35+ years in the mineral exploration industry, working in many countries and climates has given me a unique experience set. I have spent so much time in camps working, building camps, managing work programs I feel like I lived most of my life in the bush. I love the outdoors, every climate and every environment is interesting to me. I love mineral exploration as well as alluvial gold mining and prospecting. Over the years I’ve become specialized in operational management and logistics. Making jobs run smoothly and efficiently is my passion. Recently I started my own company Skookum Exploration Services to better serve companies directly with expert pad-building services. I love my career and love any job involved in mining exploration! As a Metis person, I'm proud of my Aboriginal heritage. I've found over the years Aboriginal peoples have become a more important partner in exploration and mining activities.Resources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)https://store.consultclarity.org/lead...The Leadership Conversations Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/4IB6V41...The Jonno White Leadership Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2p8rvWr...The Leadership Question of the Day Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6eZ4lZ2...Clarity Websitehttps://www.consultclarity.org/7 Questions on Leadership Serieshttps://www.consultclarity.org/large-...We'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!https://www.consultclarity.org/7-ques...Subscribe To Clarity's Mailing Listhttps://www.consultclarity.org/subscribeJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step Outhttps://store.consultclarity.org/step...Jonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)https://www.amazon.com/Step-Up-Out-Di...

Name: Raymond J. SchmidtCurrent title: Head of Upper SchoolCurrent organisation: Escuela Internacional SampedranaHow Would Your School Community Describe You? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NLBb3iTm005zHYlj1TpBZbU1Fyu50BDi/view?usp=sharing Dr. Schmidt has been an education professional for nearly 30 years. He began his teaching career in Chicago in 1994 and that new teaching journey carried him to Arizona and then Alaska. During that time, he ascertained his Master’s Degree in Education and began teaching aspiring educators at university and in the classroom. By 2009, Dr. Schmidt began his first official education leadership position as an advisor to school principals in Abu Dhabi, UAE. From there he served as an instructional coach in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Those opportunities ignited a passion for enhancing his educational leadership skills and he returned to the States to complete his Administrative Services Credential coursework. While completing said coursework, he served first as an executive director and middle school principal and then as a lower school principal in south-central Los Angeles. In 2018, he accepted a lower school head position at Colegio Americano de Guatemala in Guatemala City. While serving the CAG community, he completed his doctorate degree in educational leadership and published peer-reviewed research on educational leadership decision-making. Since then, and currently, he is serving as the head of upper school at Escuela Internacional Sampedrana in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. It is Dr. Schmidt’s belief that all members of a global society should have access to robust educational programs, and it is a great honor to apply the expertise acquired in his professional and scholarly career toward building a future of life-long learners around the globe. He strives to be a leader who is deeply committed to the success of all stakeholders by being organized, informative, and supportive, utilizing coaching styles that cater to varying personalities and abilities. He endeavors to challenge himself and others to think critically. Having this conviction combined with being community-minded has led to strong, long-lasting relationships with students, faculty, parents, and beyond.How Would Your School Community Describe You? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NLBb3iTm005zHYlj1TpBZbU1Fyu50BDi/view?usp=sharingResources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)https://store.consultclarity.org/lead...The Leadership Conversations Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/4IB6V41...The Jonno White Leadership Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2p8rvWr...The Leadership Question of the Day Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6eZ4lZ2...Clarity Websitehttps://www.consultclarity.org/7 Questions on Leadership Serieshttps://www.consultclarity.org/large-...We'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!https://www.consultclarity.org/7-ques...Subscribe To Clarity's Mailing Listhttps://www.consultclarity.org/subscribeJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step Outhttps://store.consultclarity.org/step...Jonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)https://www.amazon.com/Step-Up-Out-Di...

Name: Sherri DouvilleCurrent title: CEO & Board MemberCurrent organisation: Medigram, Inc.CEO & Board Member at Medigram; honored to be recognized on top executive & U.S. CEO lists in several categories of tech and healthcare in 2022 by Startups.US as one of the highest ranked tech execs on Crunchbase #1 WW Medical & top private company executive. Serial editor, lead author, contributor to 3rd book defining advanced technology for medicine with top academic book publisher, Taylor & Francis. Editor, lead author best selling book, Mobile Medicine, only book featured by both the largest physician leadership organization, American Association for Physician Leadership and the largest engineering technical organization, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, IEEE. Draft complete paper series (11) on security, trust in engineering, & leadership. Words that people use to describe me include PRESCIENT, COLLABORATIVE, COACHABLE. As CEO I attract top talent and influence market behavior for momentum. I bring an industry-wide record of success in market leadership in sales results for medical products in over a dozen disease states over the span of a decade including with J&J and recognized by McGraw-Hill. I've mentored dozens of execs, startups, physicians, PhD's, professional associations, board directors, investors, and higher ed administrators in mobile computing & security, data science/AI, healthcare policy, regulations and more.We've set Medigram up for incredible growth that will not only maximize EBITDA and shareholder equity but create legendary careers and personal legacies.ENTREPRENEURIAL, MULTI DISCIPLINARY CEO: My deep healthcare expertise and command of multiple domains spanning tech and policy combined with years of experience navigating the medical market guide me in my strategic leadership and focus. I am proud of my ability to 1) attract the best people in both management and engineering, make them better, both immediately and over time 2) my ability to develop strategies and execution plans for stakeholders' success 3) boost market visibility through persuasive communication, entrepreneurial passion; driving our team's market, culture, services, and technical thought leadership.CREATING SILICON VALLEY 3.0 CULTURE: I've attracted top, world class experts to develop a radically new kind of company at Medigram. I love bringing out the best in people and holding us accountable to our values and mission. We will save 100's of thousands of lives while driving potential for incredible returns. In this role, I gratefully stand on the shoulders of giants while envisioning and executing a new perspective on leadership.Resources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)https://store.consultclarity.org/lead...The Leadership Conversations Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/4IB6V41...The Jonno White Leadership Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2p8rvWr...The Leadership Question of the Day Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6eZ4lZ2...Clarity Websitehttps://www.consultclarity.org/7 Questions on Leadership Serieshttps://www.consultclarity.org/large-...We'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!https://www.consultclarity.org/7-ques...Subscribe To Clarity's Mailing Listhttps://www.consultclarity.org/subscribeJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step Outhttps://store.consultclarity.org/step...Jonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)https://www.amazon.com/Step-Up-Out-Di...

Name: Scott Anthony Barlow Current title: Founder & CEOCurrent organisation: Happen to Your CareerI help you take your skills, experiences and strengths and transform them into meaningful, fulfilling work that allows you to keep the lifestyle you love (without settling in your career) - I promise it happens differently than you think it does, but you can get started free here:-http://happentoyourcareer.com/8dayResources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)https://store.consultclarity.org/lead...The Leadership Conversations Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/4IB6V41...The Jonno White Leadership Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2p8rvWr...The Leadership Question of the Day Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6eZ4lZ2...Clarity Websitehttps://www.consultclarity.org/7 Questions on Leadership Serieshttps://www.consultclarity.org/large-...We'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!https://www.consultclarity.org/7-ques...Subscribe To Clarity's Mailing Listhttps://www.consultclarity.org/subscribeJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step Outhttps://store.consultclarity.org/step...Jonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)https://www.amazon.com/Step-Up-Out-Di...

Name: Brett MannionCurrent title: PresidentCurrent Organisation: HHS, LLCHighly effective, self-motivated, engaging, and influential leader. I have a strong passion for developing, inspiring, and mentoring new leaders, with a track record of proven success. I am a strategic thinker that focuses on success as the only option. I have extensive experience in operations, business development and finance, negotiations and contract management, safety and compliance, and leadership development. I view leadership as a responsibility to your team to provide them with the direction, tools, support, accountability, and continuous drive that is needed to accomplish great things. One of the most rewarding professional accomplishments is seeing someone that you have mentored develop into an effective leader themselves.Resources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)https://store.consultclarity.org/lead...The Leadership Conversations Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/4IB6V41...The Jonno White Leadership Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2p8rvWr...The Leadership Question of the Day Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6eZ4lZ2...Clarity Websitehttps://www.consultclarity.org/7 Questions on Leadership Serieshttps://www.consultclarity.org/large-...We'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!https://www.consultclarity.org/7-ques...Subscribe To Clarity's Mailing Listhttps://www.consultclarity.org/subscribeJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step Outhttps://store.consultclarity.org/step...Jonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)https://www.amazon.com/Step-Up-Out-Di...

Name: Kevin CollinsCurrent title: PresidentCurrent organisation: DiversifiedBusiness trailblazer with a unique talent for identifying untapped opportunities and delivering ground breaking solutions. Throughout his career, Kevin has cultivated valuable relationships and executed plans to optimize organizational structure and company performance. Recognized as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and staff, he identifies creative solutions to complex business problems, leveraging his expertise in business, people and supply chain management. initiating global expansions, streamlining operations, and embracing emerging technologies. As the president of the international business units at Diversified, Kevin spearheaded global business operations, producing $200M in annual revenue, and drove expansion of global client engagements by increasing contracts with dozens of enterprise clients, including Salesforce, Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Astra Zeneca. Kevin has consistently proven that he can simultaneously provide expertise on integrating teams and technology while addressing emergent concerns and resolving the evolving needs of the client.Earlier in his career as a chief operating officer and executive vice president for Diversified, Kevin recruited a world class team, established offices, created valued-added business solutions, and served as the point of contact for client communications. In addition, he cultivated relationships with vendors and clients and rejuvenated operations by executing successful sales & marketing tactics and process implementations, applying his agility and focus to deliver impressive strategies.He is affiliated with AVIXA and the National Association of Broadcasters and served on the Diversified board for six years.Resources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)https://store.consultclarity.org/lead...The Leadership Conversations Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/4IB6V41...The Jonno White Leadership Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/2p8rvWr...The Leadership Question of the Day Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/6eZ4lZ2...Clarity Websitehttps://www.consultclarity.org/7 Questions on Leadership Serieshttps://www.consultclarity.org/large-...We'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!https://www.consultclarity.org/7-ques...Subscribe To Clarity's Mailing Listhttps://www.consultclarity.org/subscribeJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step Outhttps://store.consultclarity.org/step...Jonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)https://www.amazon.com/Step-Up-Out-Di...