185: From College Professor to Developer of Leaders

What’s it like to discover your true calling? Laura Coons, Ph.D., began her career teaching at the college level and then transitioned to the corporate world…and that’s where she found true joy. Laura bubbles over with enthusiasm when talking about her work, and you’ll hear that in our conversation.

Laura is the Senior Director of Learning at Frontdoor, a company that’s on a mission to make home ownership simple. Throughout her career there’s been the thread of servant leadership. She’s truly passionate about her role as a leader and committed to the development of future leaders.

You’ll discover:

Why Laura made the transition from higher education to the corporate world
The adjustments she needed to make to be successful in that new environment
The most important aspect of a leader’s role with members of their team
Three pillars that are the foundation for a strong, effective leader
How Laura has grown as a leader over the years

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184: How We Show Up Changes Everything

What’s it like to hire, coach and fire based on your company’s Purpose, Values, and Mission? Clate Mask knows the answer because that’s exactly what he and his team at Keap are doing every day at Keap. And they’ve built a positive culture where everyone takes ownership and personal responsibility for their actions.

Clate is the co-founder and CEO of Keap (formerly Infusionsoft), with the mission of simplifying growth for millions of small businesses worldwide. Clate’s passion for small business success stems from his personal experience taking his software company from a struggling startup to an eight-time Inc. 500/5000 winner. He’s received numerous awards over the years, including Business Leader of the Year from the Arizona Technology Council, and he was a finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Clate is also the co-author of the New York Times bestseller Conquer the Chaos: How to Grow a Successful Small Business Without Going Crazy, a must-read for every business owner.

You’ll discover:

What Clate learned from his coach Steve Hardison about how to show up for important conversations
The importance of hiring people who are eager to grow as individuals and be owners of their lives
Why Caring is the #1 core value at Keap
The questions you’ll want to answer if you’re committed to creating a positive culture
Some of the most important lessons Clate has learned as a leader

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183: Living the Law of Giving and Receiving

Is there really a LAW of Giving and Receiving? Indeed there is, and Cynthia Kersey describes exactly how it’s worked in her own life…and how it can work in yours.

Cynthia shares the research and benefits around the power of giving. You’ll love the way she and her team live this every day at The Unstoppable Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to ensuring that every child on the planet has access to the life-long gift of education.

Cynthia embodies her message, and she’s integrated giving and contribution into her life and business for more than two decades. The Unstoppable Foundation has provided a daily education to over 100,000 children, and it also provides access to life-saving services such as clean water, health care, nutritious food, and income generation training to parents. The Foundation’s work has impacted the lives of more than 500,000 men, women, and children in Kenya alone!

You’ll discover:

What Cynthia learned about the power of giving after publishing her two books
How to leave the impression of increase with everyone you encounter
What a culture with the spirit of service and giving looks like
Two questions you can ask yourself to develop the mindset of giving
Why individuals and organizations alike have been enthusiastic donors to The Honor Foundation since Day 1

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182: Use Ethical Hacking to Get into College or Land Your Dream Job

What can you do to stand out among 100s of applicants for college or a job? Anthony Berryhill shares brilliant insights for making sure your application is compelling. His strategies worked in his own life, helping him get admitted to prestigious universities like Stanford and Yale and land a high-level position in one of the country’s largest investment firms.

This is a man who started life as a resident of New Orleans’ 9th Ward, a neighborhood wiped out by Hurricane Katrina. You’ll be inspired by the story of a first-generation, low-income student who figured out how to write his essay in such a moving way that members of the admissions committee cried.

Anthony is the owner of Elite College Hacker, a consulting firm that specializes in helping students of color (both in the US and in Asian countries) gain admission to America’s top undergraduate, medical, and business schools. Anthony is also an award-winning competitive debate coach, and he’s coached 3 national champions, one at the college level and two at the high school level.

You’ll discover:

How Anthony acquired a Hustle Mindset to move out of his adverse circumstances
The life experiences Anthony shared in his college admission essay that grabbed the attention and emotions of the committee
How job applicants can apply ethical hacking to land their ideal position
Thought-provoking questions Anthony asks his clients to draw out their unique experiences

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181: A Strong Sense of Belonging at Work

Imagine if your manager said this to you at your annual performance review: “I just don’t think you belong here.” Dr. Beth Kaplan heard those words, and that one sentence shattered her confidence in the moment. It also led her to pursue deep work in the area of belonging in the workplace. This conversation will give you a greater appreciation for the need that each of us have to belong, and what leaders can do to create that environment.

Beth is currently the global head of leader development and enablement at Dassault Systemes.

You’ll discover:

Beth’s unique definition of belonging
The person who has the greatest impact on a person’s sense of belonging at work
The #1 thing people have told Beth they want at work
Why Beth recommends organizations focus on POLICIES first before designing and implementing PROGRAMS related to DEI and belonging
What leaders can do to minimize or eliminate workplace trauma

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