In this month’s episode of the Practical and Positive Leadership Podcast, we welcome Kathleen O'Brien Thompson, founder & president of Professional Punch Marketing. Monica and Kathleen dive into Ryan Holiday’s book The Obstacle Is The Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph, discussing its profound impact on leadership and personal growth. In this episode, they explore:

1. Embracing Challenges as Opportunities

2. The Power of Perception in Leadership

3. Taking Action Despite Obstacles

4. Keeping a Team Motivated in Times of Uncertainty

Join us for an engaging conversation packed with wisdom and actionable strategies to help leaders transform obstacles into catalysts for success. Get ready to elevate your leadership approach and find strength in adversity.

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In this month's episode of the Practical and Positive Leadership Podcast, we welcome Tara Brown, a Healthcare Architect by day and Transformational Life Coach by night. Monica and Tara explore Steven Pressfield’s book Turning Pro: Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life’s Work, discussing its significance and practical application to leadership in the workplace. In this episode, they discuss:

• The Amateur vs. The Professional

• Overcoming Resistance

• Sacrifice and Transformation

• Finding Your Authentic Self

Join us as we uncover insights and strategies that empower leaders to inspire, energize, and positively impact their teams. Prepare for a conversation brimming with motivation and practical advice to elevate your leadership journey.

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In this episode, our guest Barbara Kaplan and host Monica May-Dunn explore the mastery of optimizing your environment for success and how design impacts leadership. This episode delves into topics surrounding the Bajaro Method, created by Barbara Kaplan, which emphasizes personal transformation through design.

• The Bajaro Method and what it is
• How you can apply this method to personalize your workspace in a way that boosts productivity and reduces stress
• Key elements one should focus on to feel empowered and in control in the office
• Zoom backgrounds & what to do about them

Check out Barbara's book, "The Bajaro Method" here

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In this episode, our guest Susan McCall and our host Monica May-Dunn, explore the mastery of leadership subtleties and the development of dynamic team environments through a shift in mindset. This episode delves into leadership topics outlined in John Maxwell’s book, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0, including identifying what kind of leader you are, the Pareto Principle and how to make decisions that are best for your business.

• Finding ways to add value to others
• How to stay disciplined as a leader
• Focusing on growth and learning

Join us as we dive into insights and tactics that equip leaders to inspire, energize, and foster a positive influence among their team members. Get ready for a conversation that will give you inspiration and practical advice designed to uplift your leadership path.

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In this month's episode of the Practical and Positive Leadership Podcast, we are welcoming Elyse Gonzales, Vice President SBA Lending at Live Oak Bank. Monica and Elyse explore Simon Sinek's "The Infinite Game," delving into its relevance and application to leadership dynamics within the workplace. In this episode we discuss

• The Mindset of Infinite vs. Finite
• The Importance of a Just Cause
• The Five Essential Practices

Join us as we dive into insights and tactics that equip leaders to inspire, energize, and foster a positive influence among their team members. Get ready for a conversation that will give you inspiration and practical advice designed to uplift your leadership path.

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In this month's episode of the Practical and Positive Leadership Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome a very special guest, Annette Anderson, the President of Arizona Escrow & Financial Corporation.

With a friendship spanning over two decades, Monica May-Dunn, CEO of Arizona Escrow, sits down with her long-time friend and colleague to share an insightful conversation that traverses Annette's journey from escrow officer to President.

In this episode we discuss

• Overcoming Challenges in Leadership
• How to Create a Positive & Collaborative Team
• Building and Nurturing Professional Relationships

Join us as we delve into these profound lessons and strategies that can empower leaders to inspire, motivate, and cultivate a positive impact within their teams. Get ready for a dose of inspiration and actionable insights that will elevate your leadership journey.

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This month our guest is Amapola Judd-Shimp, Vice President Of Partnerships SVCC. In this episode, we explore the transformative principles outlined in "The Power of Positive Leadership" by John Gordon.

Join us as we delve into the profound lessons and strategies that can empower leaders to inspire, motivate, and cultivate a positive impact within their teams.

Get ready for a dose of inspiration and actionable insights that will elevate your leadership journey. In this episode we discuss

• Impact of Positive Leadership
• Positive leadership within the context of an organization
• The core concept of positive leadership, and how to do it
• The importance of leaders being positive role models

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We're thrilled to have Nancy Padberg as our special guest this month! Nancy will be sharing her insights and experiences centered around Patrick Lencioni's book "6 Types of Working Genius".

Join us as we explore the transformative power of identifying your working genius.

In this episode we discuss

• What "Working Genius" is
• How you can utilize your Working Genius to motivate your team
• How understanding your team's strengths and weaknesses can lead to more effective hiring practices

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