Welcome to the first episode of the Conquer Your Constraints podcast with your host Kelly Stacey. Join her as she dives into the critical topic of leadership and its impact on business success. Drawing from her extensive experience in turning around struggling companies, Kelly categorizes leaders into three types: the friend, the fear-based, and the family-based leader.
She discusses how each type affects the overall performance and morale of a team, sharing personal insights and experiences from her own leadership journey. Kelly advocates for a family-based leadership style, where trust, constructive feedback, and a caring approach foster an environment of growth and development. This episode provides valuable advice for leaders seeking to create a positive and productive workplace, urging them to reflect on how they would want to be led and encouraging a balance of care and accountability in their leadership practices.

Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:41) The friend leader: Characteristics and impact on the team.
(3:46) The fear-based leader: Consequences of leading with fear.
(5:53) The family-based leader: Kelly’s personal approach and evolution.
(12:07) Thoughts on balancing friendship and leadership in a business setting.
(12:50) Outro