Posts by Shannon Cassidy
224. Silencing Your Inner Critic | A Pathway to Self-Acceptance with Dr. Laura Gallaher
“Self-acceptance is not the opposite of self-improvement; it is the opposite of self-judgment.” “Choose to be okay with who you are.” “It’s about being more at peace with the imperfection that exists in all of us.” “You are never responding to the world around you, ever – you are only ever responding to the meaning…
Read MoreThe Power of Small Changes: How Tiny Shifts Create Big Results
In leadership and life, we often think big changes are the key to success. But the truth is, small, intentional changes create the greatest long-term impact. Think about it: 1% improvement each day leads to being 37 times better in a year. Tiny habit shifts (like prioritizing one key meeting per week) transform team effectiveness.…
Read More223. Dr. Kristopher Brown – Empowered Leadership
“I want to be what I needed.” “Culture drives everything.” “Generosity and empathy go a long way.” “Never abandon who you are.” “Everybody comes to the table dealing with something.” Episode summary | Dr. Kristopher Brown shares his journey in education, highlighting his commitment to creating a positive school environment. He discusses the importance of…
Read More222. Lyn Wineman – Be The Leader You Would Follow
“Be the leader you would want to follow.” “Clarity is key.” Episode summary | Shannon Cassidy interviews Lyn Wineman, founder of KidGlov, an advertising agency dedicated to helping changemakers amplify their impact. Lyn shares her journey from a small town in Nebraska to becoming a leader in purpose-driven marketing. The discussion covers the founding of…
Read More221. Justin Jones-Fosu – Respectfully Disagree
“We need to challenge our perspective.” “We need to agree to respect.“ “Turn confrontation into a conversation.” “There’s humanity on different sides of conversations.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Justin Jones-Fosu 01:18 Justin’s Upbringing and Early Influences 03:25 Lessons from a Challenging Childhood 05:32 Confronting Absence: A Journey to Understanding 09:12 The Power of Listening and…
Read More220. Tessa White – The Job Doctor
“Feedback is a gift.” “You do what is best for your career, not what’s comfortable for other people.“ “We trust the people who tell us the truth.” “I really subscribe to the idea that you should do something once a year that scares the crap out of you.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Tessa White and…
Read More219. Dr. Maureen Reusche – Graceful Generosity
“We lead how we were led.” “Generosity is giving of your time.‘” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Maureen Reusche 03:02 Dr. Reusche’s Educational Journey 06:12 Building Relationships in Education 09:00 The Influence of Family on Leadership 11:47 Generosity in Leadership 15:03 Navigating Challenges During the Pandemic 18:08 The Role of a Superintendent 21:04 The Importance…
Read More218. Steve Ramona – Always Be Serving
“Meet 10 to 15 new people every week.” “Ask, How can I help you? Shut up, listen.‘” “Get better 1% every day.” “Start building your network today.” “It’s bringing value to people and transforming them very little or transforming them a lot. That’s it.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Steve Ramona and His Impact 01:25 Building…
Read More217. Genein Letford – Brain Matters
“Generosity is good for the brain.” ”Be intentional and ask yourself, ‘When was the last time I did something for the first time?’” “We have to intentionally put ourselves in new spaces.” “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is today.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Intercultural Creativity…
Read More216. Abby Havermann – Get Out of Your Mind
“Growth is not linear” ”Focus more on who you’re being and less on what you’re doing” “We’re all human beings. One is not better than another” “Accept where you are when you’re there” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Abby Haverman 01:30 Abby’s Early Life and Background 03:05 Transformation Through Adversity 07:15 Awakening to Self-Worth 09:36 Understanding…
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