• Episode 43: The Value of Volunteering with Kara Daniel
    May 7 2024

    In this Episode, I have a conversation with Kara Daniel regarding the benefits of volunteering as a way to give back, leadership development, and personal development. She talks about the skills that she learned, the relationships that she developed along the way, and the value of being inspired by a mentor.


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    40 mins
  • Episode #42: Reflections - 2024 NIGP Leadership Summit
    Apr 1 2024

    In Episode #42, I reflect on the lessons/themes of the Summit. These include transformational leadership vs. transactional leadership, collaboration, networking, and the power of perspective.

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    14 mins
  • Episode 41: A Leadership Journey: A Conversation with Erin D'Vincent
    Mar 25 2024

    In Episode 42, I interview my friend and colleague, Erin D'Vincent. She talks about her leadership journey and how growth led out of the comfort zone. She shares insights about her growth and provides her advice to other leaders.

    · Erin’s Training Schedule: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/k93wf7om7in923lf7a3ay/Episode-41-New-Employee-Training-Schedule.xlsx?rlkey=dckm4xf6rup3yzavosv9vanh8&dl=0

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    47 mins
  • Episode 40: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring
    Feb 12 2024

    In this Episode, I talk about the power of coaching and mentorship and how it can help you unlock your full potential to propel you forward and achieve greater success.

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    21 mins
  • Episode 39: Part 2 of Cultivating Leadership Brilliance: The EQ Advantage
    Jan 23 2024

    This Episode is Part 2 of the previous Episode 38. In this Episode I touch on the emotional center (the brain) and some of the science behind the benefits of developing emotional intelligence. There are things that individuals can do to increase their emotional intelligence to enhance their leadership.

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    17 mins
  • Episode 38: Cultivating Leadership Brilliance: The EQ Advantage
    Jan 14 2024

    In this Episode I talk about the relationship between effective leadership and emotional intelligence. Emotionally intelligent leaders can more effectively develop relationships, deal with conflict, exhibit more resilience, and can help foster an environment of collaboration for their team.

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    18 mins
  • Episode 37: The Growth Mindset Advantage
    Sep 28 2023

    This episode discusses the importance of the right attitude and a growth mindset for procurement leaders.

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    15 mins
  • Episode 36: Interview with John Flynn about Remote Work
    Oct 12 2022

    In this episode, John Flynn, Procurement Professional at Oregon State University, talks about his transition to remote work and what he learned in the process. He provides insights about remote and in-person work and things to consider when making a decision over one or the other.

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    33 mins