In this episode, we’re graced with the presence of Michelle Pape, a long-time mentor and friend of ours! Michelle is the founder of Next Monday and has won the 2023 Athena Award – an award for professional women who have achieved excellence in their careers and who inspire others in the community. She has recently (semi) retired and today we celebrate the incredible legacy she has created.
Michelle has an incredible gift of seeing beyond titles and circumstances. She intentionally sees people and believes that in leadership, we have the responsibility to call out the potential in those we lead. People are hungry to be seen, and as leaders, it is one of the greatest gifts you can bring to your team.
So, pull out those Kleenex and listen in today (we’ll be shedding a few tears along the journey). You’ll be blown away by Michelle’s keen and kind insight.
At the Grounding and Growing Leadership podcast, we believe that everyone is a leader and that leadership starts with you. Join Tara Gronhovd, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and e2Grow High Performing Team Coach, and Pamela Nelson, Certified Leadership Coach, Counselor and Spiritual Director, as we navigate conversations to grow you and your teams on your leadership journeys.
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Resources:
The Only Leaders Worth* Following Book
Women's Summit — Next Monday — Join Us for this Fulfilling Event
Executive Peer Groups — Next Monday — For Women Executives
Lean in: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
Sound Bites:
“I felt like an island in my thoughts. The world was telling me that the things that I thought were important weren’t that important.” Michelle - 12:13
“It’s such a gift to see something in someone that they don’t.” Michelle – 12:50
“That perfection thing is not possible…Keep learning…Keep making mistakes…Keep trusting that you can do better.” Michelle 28:30
