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In this episode, we are joined by Danielle Fette, the innovative founder behind Fettech, a forward-thinking healthcare business specializing in regenerative medicine.

In our conversation, Danielle delves into her unique approach to leadership, which emphasizes values, intuition, and the importance of trusting one's gut feelings over simply chasing the bottom line.

Danielle shares her journey of growing Fettech without external funding, facing various challenges while staying true to her vision and values. She discusses the significance of focusing on the strengths of her team members, fostering an environment of open communication, trust, and respect. Additionally, Danielle gives us a glimpse into Fettech's revolutionary products, such as their all-natural wound powders and gels aimed at improving patient care.

Drawing from personal experiences of overcoming dyslexia and navigating the healthcare landscape, Danielle reflects on the invaluable lessons learned from mentors, family, and her own entrepreneurial spirit. She passionately speaks about creating a psychologically safe workplace where diversity, creativity, and genuine care for others thrive.

Resources:

• Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn
• Learn about Reyagel
• Learn about Fettech

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On our last episode, Brigadier General AnnMarie Anthony shared that one of the keys to her success as a leader was listening to feedback from those who disagreed with her.

But that's easier said than done.

In this episode we dig a little deeper into why that's so difficult and provide a simple technique you can try at work or at home to make it a little easier.

Resources:

• Episode 156: The Courage to Learn & Lead with Brig. Gen. AnnMarie Anthony
• Episode 137: The Most Important Collaboration Skill for Work and Life

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What does it mean to you to be a courageous leader?

A model of courageous leadership in action, Brigadier General Anne Marie Anthony, director of the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center, US Strategic Command shares her story as evidence of the courage that it takes to learn and lead.


Courage to embrace one's own unique leadership style, courage to listen, and most notably, the courage to learn from those around you, even your critics.

Through AnneMarie's journey, we learned that becoming a strong leader isn't always about following the preconceived notions of what a leader should look like. But rather, about having the audacity to lead in one's unique manner, and earn the respect of those being led.

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Are you navigating the complexities of leading a remote team?

In this episode, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities of remote leadership. Drawing from extensive experience and expert conversations, we highlight the importance of intentional leadership in fostering team performance and well-being.

Listen to discover practical tips on creating a sense of contribution and community that will empower your team to thrive in any setting.

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In an election year, discussions can get heated. But how do we maintain respect? In our new episode with Justin Jones-Fosu, explore strategies for engaging in difficult conversations without losing sight of humanity and respect. It's a timely listen for anyone looking to navigate challenging dialogues with grace.

Resources:

• Get Justin's book!: https://howtorespectfullydisagree.com/
• https://workmeaningful.com/
• Connect with Justin on LinkedIn
• Justin's TedX talk: Don't Take the Exit on People: A Diversity & Inclusion Approach

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We're taking a brief pause but join us back here in April for some excellent guests and content that we can't wait to share with you!

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What makes delegation one of the most challenging skills for new (and, if we're honest, experienced) leaders?

Why are we, as leaders, so reluctant to give up control, leading us to be D.I.N.O.s?

It may not be what you think.

Using a few illustrative stories, Teri explores the difficulties associated with delegation and offers strategies you can try today to develop this skill that has the power to improve not only your team's efficiency, but also their (and your) wellbeing.

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What deserves a "why" in your leadership today?

In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, host Teri Schmidt explores the concept of intention in leadership through a thought-provoking story about a former corporate rockstar, Jill, and her post-illness career struggles.

Teri delves into the inertia that often keeps leaders and team members from challenging the status quo, emphasizing the importance of identifying and combatting unhelpful workplace patterns.

The episode challenges listeners to consider what they need to stop in order to create a more intentional and effective work environment. Join us as we navigate the complexities of leadership and intention, and uncover practical strategies to combat quiet-quitting and help your team thrive by replacing unhelpful workplace inertia with intention that helps individuals and teams thrive.

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