What the locals know… or need to know. Current topics and classic spots – the SCD crew will break it down each episode. Each episode the revolving group of hosts will address local topics, upcoming events, review Hickory staples, and throw some personal opinions in there as well. We’re big fans of Hickory, NC, and think you should be too. Andrew Moose: A transplant from Statesville, NC, and Lenoir-Rhyne graduate, Moose is the “Unofficial King of Hickory” (at least that what’s inscribed on hi ...
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People are the most important resource within organizations, yet they aren't treated that way. The Leading People First podcast dives into how leaders can shape the experience of those around them. Join Chris Lin as he explores the importance of prioritizing employees, their development, and experience within teams and organizations. Leaders from around the globe join Chris to discuss their own strategies, styles, and practices around making people their main focus to achieve their goals. Fo ...
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Learning Leadership ONE STEP at a Time with Kim Nicol
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Leadership development seems to either be this nebulous thing that just seems HUGE, or a ton of different skills and tools that seem to be endless. Our guest today takes a different approach to leadership, breaking it down into connected and smaller steps that make development more digestable. Kim Nicol is a certified life coach and host of The New…
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INVESTING in Your Employees with Siobhan Ehle
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Investment doesn't always have to be about the money. It really can be about how we support our employees with our time, space, and compassion. In this episode, Chris Lin is joined by Siobhan Ehle, a certified coach and Elite Neuroencoding Specialist, to discuss the different ways companies and leaders can invest in their employees. Siobhan is not …
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the hum, Bruce Meisner Park and Hickory Bread Cafe
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In this episode hosts Moose, Mark and McNally discuss the hum, Hickory's new outdoor amphitheater, the unveiling of Bruce Meisner Park , and review a great food spot in town, Hickory Bread Cafe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Arch Wrap Up, Mayor Jon Reep? and 92Chicken
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In this episode hosts Moose, Richard, Mark and Clise discuss the recent Arch developments, Jon Reep's Mayoral candidacy, housing developments in Hickory, and review 92Chicken - Korean Style Chicken ARCH UPDATE FROM CITY OF HICKORY via HICKORY DAILY RECORD See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19…
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Welp... The Hickory Arches are unfortunately no more. Join Moose, McNally, and Erica on this episode as they unpack the last few days, the range of emotions, buck stopping, and more. Also included in this episode, the hosts try to unravel the mystery and answer the question... why are there are no ride-share drivers in Hickory? RIP Hickory Arches w…
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The podcast for people who love Hickory, NC... StreetCircleDrive is back with new hosts (and old ones too)! Moose, Richard, and Mark are your hosts for this episode of SCD! This Part 2 of 2 will introduce you to our hosts, give some insight on what's happening in Hickory, NC, and provide more than a couple of laughs. Mentions in this episode: Hicko…
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The podcast for people who love Hickory, NC... StreetCircleDrive has relaunched with new hosts (and old ones too)! Moose, McNally, Erica, and Clise are your hosts for this episode of SCD! This Part 1 of 2 will introduce you to 4 of our hosts, give some insight on what's happening in Hickory, NC, and provide more than a couple of laughs. Mentions in…
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Leading Through LOSS and CONFLICT with Sven Lauch
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As humans, we often shy away from scenarios that make us uncomfortable or nervous. Don't worry, it’s our brains trying to protect us. The thing is, great people first leaders don’t shy away from loss or conflict, they embrace it. Sven Lauch, Tedx speaker and founder of Eyes Up Training came on the Leading People First podcast to share how we need t…
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Aligning ACTION with Organizational Values with Jennifer Thompson
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The world is getting smaller as access to information gets easier and more readily available. This makes it even more important for leaders to understand what their values are and to be prepared to take a stance on it. Even more important is to have these values be reflective of humanity and hopefully in a way that leads people first. Jennifer Thom…
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Building MEANINGFUL Organizations with Mark McNally
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As we continually see venture capital and startups sprout up and grow rapidly, I wanted to know if there were any people first leaders influencing these companies that may be the next big thing that transforms society. Joining the Leading People First podcast is Mark McNally, one of the original innovators in the e-commerce space and founder of Nob…
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The Truth Hurts, Do Something with Katherine McCord
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How many times have you been asked for feedback and then nothing came of it? According to Katherine McCord, leading people first is about servitude and taking action when something is brought up. This is why recruiting, diversity, equity, and inclusion can be so hard, and at the same time is so ripe for transformation. Katherine has been fascinated…
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The Intersectionality of LGBTQIA2S+ Ageism: A L.E.A.D. Pride Series (Part 1)
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The marginalized community of those who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ is already severe, dealing with a range of hate and ignorance from invisibility to harassment to violence and death. The Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity wanted to dive deep into the intersectionalities of those within the LGBTQIA2S+ community and bring to light those who are…
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Baking Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Training with Paul Zaentz-Lewis: A L.E.A.D. Event
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No, learning programs and trainings are not free from bias, even if the topic is diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is why it is critical to bake DEI into the very programs that develop your team and employees. Paul Zaentz-Lewis joined the Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversityto facilitate a discussion on: Identifying common pitfalls when…
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L.E.A.D. - Resumes & Interviews: Greatest Tools of Institutionalized Discrimination
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As much as DEI is a current “hot topic” for organizations very few are taking the opportunity to question the assumptions that underpin the foundation of their talent selection process: resumes and interviews. If those tools are fundamentally harmful to creating an inclusive environment, then anything built on them will always fail on those agendas…
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L.E.A.D. - When They See Me: Diversity, Disability, and Intersectionality
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Mark Travis Rivera leads us through a discussion about existing at the intersections of multiple identities. Mark identifies as Latinx, Disabled, Queer, Gender Nonconforming Man who serves as a DEI Coordinator for Nike White Consulting. Connect with Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-travis-rivera/ Moderated by Sarah Phelps: https://www.linkedi…
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L.E.A.D. - Reimagining Reform: Police Violence Across America (Part 2)
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Police Violence stems from white supremacy values and is unacceptable. Because of this, we recognize that we must reform the system to make it just and equitable for all people. In this episode, we brought together a group of panelists to discuss their reactions to the verdict of the policeman who murdered George Floyd and what we need to do to Rei…
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Walking TALL in My Own Shoes with Nik Kacy
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It’s so easy for us to sit back and be comfortable as leaders, because learning and growing is tough. Yet those who have been discriminated against and those who have been marginalized have it even tougher, and sometimes in the simplest ways. Nik Kacy is a queer, trans-masculine, gender non-binary, Chinese immigrant who is now an L.A.-based entrepr…
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L.E.A.D. - Reimagining Reform: Police Violence Across America (Part 1)
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Police Violence stems from white supremacy values and is unacceptable. Because of this, we recognize that we must reform the system to make it just and equitable for all people. In this episode, we brought together a group of panelists to discuss their reactions to the verdict of the policeman who murdered George Floyd and what we need to do to Rei…
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L.E.A.D. - Unheard Voices, Unseen Faces: Diversity and Human Trafficking
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Warning: This episode covers the topic of human trafficking and may be triggering to some. Diversity, especially amongst Americans, is a crucial misunderstanding. Being able to appreciate and recognize cultural diversity is key in many aspects of helping build foundations, but especially in human trafficking. From being able to recognize signs, to …
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L.E.A.D. - Why I Decided to Be the Change
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Our work in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion is now in a period of transformation and self-awakening. We need to all to further our journey toward inclusive excellence. Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world. What you’re about to li…
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Having a Strong WHY in DEI with Natajia Miller
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There’s been a lot of growth in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space over the last year. However, many people, like in other periods of growth and opportunity, get into the work for the wrong reasons. This is the reason you need a strong WHY in DEI. And this is exactly what this episode’s guest helps leaders and businesses do. Natajia Miller …
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Leading Without a Script with Kay Ross
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The leadership development space tends to be incredibly rigid, focused mostly on technical skills. And what happens when we teach rigid skillsets is we create rigid employee experiences and processes. Kay Ross is a storyteller focused in marketing, performing, and healing and is the creator of the Playground of Possibilities. In this episode, we ta…
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Cementing vs GROWING One's Path with Angelica Patlán
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We’ve been brought up to stick to one career path and climb the ladder. But in the the current environment, we no longer have to abide by those structures, and neither should those around you. Angelica Patlán joins the Leading People First podcast to share how leaders need to open up possibilities for those around them to create a transformational …
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L.E.A.D. - Diversity & Inclusion in Travel
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Whether it's a crude neighbor during a flight, a creepy Uber driver, or the person at the hotel bar that's clearly had one too many, women live in a radically different world than men when they travel. And with the recent rise of nationalism and existing sexism and bigotry in the U.S. and abroad, discrimination and even violence are grave concerns.…
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Put EVERYTHING on the Table with John Hawley
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Transparency and vulnerability are crucial for being a people first leader, so are you allowing your team to put everything on the table? Are you, yourself, putting everything on the table? John Hawley joins the Leading People First podcast to share how he uses his skills as a master facilitator to be a people first leader and create a dynamic empl…
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Embracing Our OWN Experiences with Michelle Vu
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We all have difficult experiences that negatively affect us. Rather than spend energy on rejecting or hiding them, why not be uncomfortable and embrace them? Use them as launching points? That’s exactly what Michelle Vu does. Michelle is a corporate leadership coach helping organizations and their managers embrace the uncomfortable and difficult to…
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Channeling FEARLESS Confidence with Sam DeMase
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How are you supporting and empowering women around you? Sam DeMase joins the Leading People First podcast to share how she empowers women to channel a fearless confidence to be their own advocates. Sam is focused on smashing the patriarchy and helping women get what they're worth as a Confidence Coach, social media powerhouse, and leader in recruit…
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Leading from DIFFERENT Starting Points with Greg Fontus
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We are all on different journeys as leaders and we need to remember that everyone else is in their own place on their journey. We all move at different paces, in different ways, and are influenced because of our diverse backgrounds. Greg Fontus joins the Leading People First podcast to share about the different journeys each leader is on and how we…
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L.E.A.D. - Love Consciousness & Cultures of Healing
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Disclaimer: *Disclaimer: This episode covers the topics of trauma, incest, and sexual violence. Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity. If you are frustrated, saddened, bewildered, disgusted, or feeling any other emotions due to the hate, violence, inequity, and injustice in our society, you are not alone. A group of awesome leaders go…
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OWNING Your Self-Worth & Self-Care with Laura Mazzullo
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If you aren’t owning your own self-worth or self-care, you are not only doing yourself a disservice, but those that you lead a disservice. The employee experience can be designed to be incredible, but if the individuals implementing the experience have negative views of themselves, it can still ruin the process. Laura Mazzullo joins the Leading Peo…
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Imperfect and Still LOVED with Jody Almond
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As people, we are imperfect. We make mistakes, all the time. So why do we expect perfection at work? Jody Almond joins the Leading People First podcast to share how leaders need to treat people as their beautiful imperfect selves. Rather than putting down those who have failed, Jody is determined to lift them up and love them. Jody has served in mi…
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L.E.A.D. - Anti-Asian Violence is Real, Now What?
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There has been an increase in anti-Asian sentiment leading to the harassment, verbal abuse, violence, and even murders of individuals in the Asian & Pacific Islander communities. Cheryl Leong joins to discuss how we can show up and take action for the API community. Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity where we are having honest and …
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Going from Disconnection to REINVENTION with Johanna Wise
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How are you transforming the employee experience and those around you? It is our responsibility as People First Leaders to connect the mission and purpose of our organizations with the missions and purposes of our employees. Johanna Wise joins the Leading People First podcast to discuss how this connection can reinvent our employees outlooks and ev…
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Creating a Culture of HEALING with Anne Lauren
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*Disclaimer: This episode covers the topics of trauma and sexual violence. As organizational leaders, we can’t know everything that is going on in the lives of our employees, but what we have to do is create the best possible environment for them to succeed. And for survivors of trauma, that means creating an environment of healing. Anne Lauren com…
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L.E.A.D. - Are We Alienating Our Allies?
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For those of us in communities that have been discriminated against or marginalized, or those of us working in diversity, equity, and inclusion, we have to ask ourselves, are we practicing what we preach? Or is allyship a burden that we shouldn't have to worry about? Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity where we are having honest and…
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The COURAGE Within You Can Drive You Forward with Martin Stark
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We are in a time when solidarity and visible action are needed more than ever. And for those of us who are advocates and activists for other groups, it is on our shoulders to have the courage to drive their causes forward. Martin Stark joins the Leading People First podcast to talk about our responsibility to take the mantle on our shoulders for ot…
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Creating LIFT for Those Around You with Cynthia Williams Young
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There are a lot of great companies out there that live and breathe a People First workplace culture. The one that comes up year after year is Southwest Airlines. So how does Southwest create an amazing employee experience year after year? They hire People First Leaders like Cynthia Williams Young. Cynthia worked as an executive at Southwest Airline…
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L.E.A.D. - Moving Beyond Bias within Organizations
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Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity. If you are frustrated, saddened, bewildered, disgusted, or feeling any other emotions due to the hate, violence, inequity, and injustice in our society, you are not alone. A group of awesome leaders got together banded together to do something about it, and we have formed the group LEAD, Leaders …
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Step Into Your OWN Self with Kelly Campana
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We have so many demands that pull us all over the place, especially at work. And during that time at work, it’s critical for us to have time to be able to pour into ourselves, and step into ourselves so we can bring our whole selves to work. Kelly Campana is focused on helping others learn to optimize their mindsets, and lead themselves with greate…
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It Always Leads Back to PEOPLE with Toni McLelland
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No matter how you slice and dice your organization, no matter what situation you’re finding your company in, we can’t forget as leaders that it always comes back to people. Toni Mclelleand joined the Leading People First podcast to discuss hitting the reset button to refocus on people for the employee experience. Toni is passionate and dedicated to…
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Placing HUMAN first and the "resources" second with Yuri Kruman
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What happens when you mix the entrepreneurial spirit with a Human Resources executive that prioritizes people first? You get Yuri Kruman, who has led multiple organizations as an award-winning Chief HR Officer and Chief People Officer to create mission driven organizations and help companies live and breathe their “Why”. Yuri has a new book coming …
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Listening with HEART with Julie Habelmann for Heart Health Month
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Listening is a critical skill for leaders, yet are we listening with our mind or our heart. In this special episode for Heart Health Month, Julie Habelmann shares her story around her acute heart attack in 2020 and how it highlighted the importance to listen. Julie Habelmann is a marketer, turned expat, turned intercultural consultant, turned desig…
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L.E.A.D. - Difficult Conversations: How to Engage People Whose Views Make You Angry
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Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity. If you are frustrated, saddened, bewildered, disgusted, or feeling any other emotions due to the hate, violence, inequity, and injustice in our society, you are not alone. A group of awesome leaders got together banded together to do something about it, and we have formed the group LEAD, Leaders …
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Putting in the REPS for Resilience with Jordan Mendoza
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Can resilience be built? If you are constantly put through adversity, it's absolutely something you can build, not only as an organization, but as a leader. Jordan Mendoza certainly knows a lot about resilience and shares his stories of adversity on the Leading People First podcast. Jordan is the Founder and CEO of Blaze Your Own Trail Consulting h…
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Taking the FIRST STEP to Change with Julia Freeland
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Let’s be honest, change is hard. As humans, we HATE change, but as my guest says, it’s the one thing we’re situated to do well. We fight so hard against change, especially when it's to move towards something or someone we disagree with. Julia Freeland comes on the Leading People First podcast to talk about how important it is for us to take that fi…
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L.E.A.D. - Empathy: Bridging Positive Intention and Essential Action
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Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity. If you are frustrated, saddened, bewildered, disgusted, or feeling any other emotions due to the hate, violence, inequity, and injustice in our society, you are not alone. A group of awesome leaders got together banded together to do something about it, and we have formed the group LEAD, Leaders …
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Reaching BACK for Tomorrow's Leaders with Dawn McCoy
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As a leader, what are you doing to reach back and continually grow others through your leadership? People First Leaders have a responsibility to constantly teach and develop those around them so they can be tomorrow’s leaders. That’s exactly what Dawn McCoy does. Dawn is the founder of Flourish Leadership Group, a leadership development and communi…
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Shift to an UPLIFTING Mindset with Brian Kelly
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One role of leaders is to uplift those around them, especially when confronting the unknown. Brian Kelly joins the Leading People First podcast to share how leaders can unleash human greatness and uplift those around them. Brian help humans and teams see self and others with greater acuity so they can effectively optimize their results and relation…
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L.E.A.D. - Inclusion Starts with I & Transforming the Patriarchy Through the Gender Lens
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Welcome Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity. If you were shocked, frustrated, saddened, bewildered, or felt any other emotion from the events that occurred in the United States on January 6th, 2021, you are not alone. A group of awesome leaders got together banded together to do something about it, and we have formed the group LEAD, Leaders…
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Cutting Through the LAYERS with Elizabeth Meditach
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There are so many pressures that we all have to face in our day to day lives that it’s hard to really find balance. And then when we’re being tasked to push our selves further and have uncomfortable conversations, it can seem impossible. Elizabeth Meditach is an entrepreneur and the Elizabeth of Chef LEZA, specializing in Cali-Mediterranean | Mid-E…
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