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Reflect ForwardAuthentic Leadership Through Inner Work w/ Carrie FreemanAuthentic leadership through inner work is more than a practice, it’s the key to unlocking your full potential and creating lasting impact as a leader. In this powerful episode of Reflect Forward, I sit down with Carrie Freeman, CEO and General Manager of Vara Winery and Distillery, who shares how embracing vulnerability, intuition, and self-awareness has completely transformed her leadership style and elevated her success. Carrie’s extraordinary journey from global innovation executive to winery CEO illustrates how leading from the inside out creates deeper connections, stronger teams, and greater fulfillment.
Carrie has a fascinating background, transitioning from her role...2025-08-0529 min
Reflect ForwardI Took a Solo Vacation and Came Back a Better Leader — Here’s WhyMost leaders travel alone for work. But how many take a real solo vacation—just for themselves, not for business?
I recently took my first-ever solo trip through Peru and Ecuador, and it changed me. I reconnected with myself. I reflected deeply. I came back more grounded, clear, and confident as a leader.
In this episode of Reflect Forward, I share why every leader should consider a solo vacation, how it strengthens your leadership, and how you can plan a meaningful trip that resets your mindset and helps you lead with intention.
Why Solo Time Is Essential for Modern Leaders
1. Cl...2025-07-2926 min
Reflect ForwardEvery Great Leader Has a Powerful Story w/ Don YaegerEvery great leader has a powerful story, but how effectively you tell that story can define your success. Don Yaeger, renowned Hall of Fame keynote speaker, executive coach, and twelve-time New York Times bestselling author, believes storytelling is the secret to exceptional leadership and high-performing teams. From his time as an associate editor at Sports Illustrated to his current role as host of the acclaimed podcast “The Corporate Competitor,” Don has built his career by helping leaders harness the transformative power of stories to inspire, connect, and drive momentum.
After meeting Don at the Real Leaders Unite Summit, I was capt...2025-07-2229 min
Reflect ForwardThe Hidden Cost of Workplace DramaWorkplace drama is everywhere because people are everywhere. But just because it is common does not mean it is acceptable. Left unchecked, drama can become a cultural quicksand. It slows progress, fractures trust and kills momentum.
In this episode of Reflect Forward, I break down why drama exists, how leaders unknowingly contribute to it, and most importantly, how to stop it in its tracks. This is not just about managing others. Leaders must be willing to hold up a mirror and ask, 'Am I contributing to this or helping solve it?'
We will explore the roots of drama, how...2025-07-1517 min
Reflect ForwardThe Neuroscience of Conscious Leadership w/ Aileda LindalWhat if the most powerful leadership tool you have… is your mind?
The Neuroscience of Conscious Leadership isn’t just a buzz phrase; it’s the key to staying grounded, resilient, and effective in today’s fast-moving, high-pressure world. In this week’s episode of Reflect Forward, I sit down with Aileda Lindal, a brilliant consultant and expert in the convergence of technology and humanity, to explore how leaders can rewire their brains, shift their relationship with stress, and lead with calm, clarity, and conscious presence.
Aileda’s story of building and leading medical operations during the height of the COVID-19 pan...2025-07-0835 min
Reflect ForwardThe Leadership Feedback Session That Will Change EverythingThe leadership feedback session that will change everything isn’t just a catchy phrase; it’s exactly what happened when I facilitated a Live 360 with my executive team. This week on Reflect Forward, I’m sharing how this real-time, face-to-face feedback session unlocked deeper trust, stronger alignment, and powerful personal growth for every leader in the room.
We used the “Stop, Start, Continue” format in a private dinner setting—no anonymous surveys, no hiding behind emails. Just honest, structured, and kind feedback delivered live. Yes, it was uncomfortable. And yes—it was transformational.
Mic Drop Moment: “Want a badass team? Give each other...2025-07-0121 min
Reflect ForwardWhy Most Growth Plans Fail w/ Shannon SuskoWhy most growth plans fail is simple: leaders can’t connect the dots between strategy, execution, and people. Shannon Susko learned this the hard way, and then did something extraordinary about it. She created Metronomics, a strategic growth operating system that aligns teams, drives execution, and helps CEOs finally get out of the weeds.
In this episode of Reflect Forward, Shannon shares how Metronomics was born out of desperation when she was on the brink of being fired. Her bold move? Ditching vague 10-year visions for a Three-Year Highly Achievable Goal (3HAG), a clear, actionable roadmap that brought her board ba...2025-06-2431 min
Reflect ForwardPush or Pause? Mastering Leadership’s Critical BalancePush or pause? Leadership isn’t just about charging ahead. It’s about knowing when to pause, reflect, and trust the unfolding. This episode is raw, honest, and straight from my heart as I unpack what it means to not always be in control.
I’ve always been someone who makes things happen: driven, ambitious, fast-moving. And while that energy has built success, it’s also created stress, missteps, and blind spots. Lately, I’ve been learning that some of the most powerful leadership moves are made in the stillness, in the waiting, in the discernment.
You’ll hear real stories, lik...2025-06-1720 min
The Hard Truth About B2B eCommerceEpisode 152: Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneageSend us a textKerry Siggins is the CEO of Stoneage, the world’s leading provider of industrial cleaning tools, automated equipment, technology, and resources. Kerry Siggins is in the early stages of creating completely digitized orders online but started the digital transformation journey years ago with a new website, ERP, and other foundational elements. We discuss the journey to become more digitally advanced in manufacturing and how it doesn't necessarily start with taking orders online.2025-06-1139 min
Reflect ForwardWhat Leaders Get Wrong About Hustle w/ Katya DavydovaWhat leaders get wrong about hustle is that it’s the path to success, but it’s often the fastest road to burnout. In this deep, soulful, and refreshingly honest conversation, I sit down with Katya Davydova, TEDx speaker, award-winning author, and holistic executive coach, who is on a mission to revolutionize how we work and lead by bringing more presence, curiosity, and humanity into every corner of our lives.
Katya shares her powerful story of disrupting a perfectly “successful” life, leaving behind a thriving career, community, and comfort to follow a deeper calling—one rooted in being instead of doing. A f...2025-06-1038 min
Reflect ForwardAre You Spreading Stress to Your Team?Stress is contagious—but so is calm. Which one are you spreading? Your team's performance depends on your answer.
Stress Isn’t the Problem—Staying Stuck Is
We all experience stress, but remaining stuck in stress is where issues arise. Welcome back to Reflect Forward; I'm Kerry Siggins. Today we explore why stress is contagious and how leaders can effectively manage it.
As leaders, our emotions significantly influence our teams. When stressed, our teams feel it too. When calm, we foster productivity and creativity.
Why Stress is Contagious
Mirror neurons, brain cells activated by observing actions or emotions, make stress contag...2025-06-0320 min
Reflect ForwardTransform A Setback into A Comeback w/ John RegisterTransform A Setback into A Comeback w/ John Register by Kerry Siggins2025-05-2740 min
Reflect ForwardThe Courage Formula Vulnerability + Integrity = Real LeadershipCourage isn’t born in comfort—it’s born in friction. It shows up when we align vulnerability and integrity to do what’s right, even when it’s hard.
In this episode of Reflect Forward, I share a deeply personal story about giving difficult feedback—feedback I didn’t want to give. As someone who literally writes books on feedback, I still felt the fear: fear of being judged, misunderstood, or disliked. But I reminded myself of my leadership mantra:
Courage isn’t loud. Courage is quiet, vulnerable, and rooted in integrity.
This episode is about redefining courage—not as bold, fearless...2025-05-2024 min
Reflect ForwardTurning Imposter Syndrome Into Your Superpower with Jen CokenImposter syndrome—that nagging feeling that you’re not good enough, that one day you’ll be “found out,” that you’re faking it—is one of the most common internal struggles leaders face. And yet, no one really talks about how to use it.
In this episode of Reflect Forward, I sit down with executive coach, speaker, and author Jen Coken to reframe imposter syndrome as a powerful signpost: you're growing, stretching, and stepping into bigger arenas. Instead of running from it or trying to eliminate it, Jen shows us how to lean into it, understand where it comes from, and even...2025-05-1342 min
Reflect ForwardWhy Real Leaders Are Built on Purpose with Kevin EdwardsLeaders are built on purpose, not on PR. In this powerful and heart-opening episode of Reflect Forward, I sit down with Kevin Edwards, President—and soon-to-be CEO—of Real Leaders, a leadership platform that champions purpose-driven CEOs and companies making an impact.
Kevin and I dive into what it means to lead with authenticity, how Real Leaders is challenging the Forbes status quo, and why being seen as more than just a title matters—because behind every CEO, founder, or entrepreneur is a human being with struggles, dreams, and a purpose worth pursuing.
From his humble beginnings as an intern to bec...2025-04-2940 min
Magnificent SignificanceKerry Siggins: The Ownership Mindset: Taking Responsibility for Your Life and LeadershipAbout Kerry Siggins:Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge, a fast-growing, employee-owned manufacturing and technology company based in Colorado. In 2023, Kerry was named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year and Colorado’s CEO of the Year. StoneAge is recognized as a top company for which to work by Outside Magazine and Inc. Magazine. She is a dynamic, sought-after speaker who presents worldwide at corporations, universities, and conferences. Kerry hosts Reflect Forward, a popular leadership podcast, and is an author, blogger, and contributor to Forbes, Entrepreneur, Authority Magazine, and BIC Magazine. Her blog is visited by thousands of re...2025-04-2824 min
Reflect ForwardUnlocking Your Leadership SuperpowerWhat if the key to unlocking your next level of leadership isn’t about doing more—but about owning who you already are?
In this episode of Reflect Forward, I dive into one of my favorite topics—unlocking your leadership superpower. That one thing (or maybe a few things) you do instinctively. Effortlessly. The things that make people lean in when you speak, trust you with big decisions, or feel seen and inspired in your presence. These strengths are your superpowers—and when you learn to name them, claim them, and use them with intention, you can elevate your career, your lea...2025-04-2220 min
Reflect ForwardThe Power of Strategic Foresight with Donna DuPontStrategic foresight is the visionary practice of anticipating what’s ahead—so you can make bold, future-shaping decisions today that turn uncertainty into opportunity. In this week’s episode of Reflect Forward, I sit down with futurist and designer Donna DuPont, founder and chief strategist at Purple Compass, to discuss how to anticipate the future and make better decisions. Donna’s work is all about helping organizations embrace the power of strategic foresight—not the crystal ball kind, but the kind that empowers leaders to make bold, intelligent decisions today that position their organizations for tomorrow.
Donna shares how foresight allows lea...2025-04-1535 min
Reflect ForwardWhy Human-Centered Leadership Matters More Than EverIn this episode of Reflect Forward, I dive into one of the most important truths of leadership: your team doesn’t need a perfect leader, they need a real, authentic one—especially now, in the age of AI and automation.
As technology becomes more integrated into our daily work, it’s easy for leaders to slip into the background—managing from behind a screen, buried in email threads and Zoom meetings. But leadership is, and always will be, a human endeavor. If you're not out with your team, building trust through authentic connection, you're missing the most valuable part of leadersh...2025-04-0623 min
Reflect ForwardWhy You Should Bet on Women CEOs w/ Patricia LizarragaShould you bet on women CEOs? In this episode of Reflect Forward, I sit down with Patricia Lizarraga, Managing Partner of Hypatia Capital and the driving force behind the WCEO ETF, the first exchange-traded fund dedicated to investing in publicly traded U.S. companies led by female CEOs.
We explore a fascinating question: Do companies led by women perform better? Patricia shares compelling data that suggests they do—and explains why. With decades of experience in finance and investment banking, she witnessed firsthand how women in leadership positions frequently faced greater obstacles in their ascent to the top. The result? Ma...2025-03-2726 min
Reflect ForwardDo It Anyway: How to Take Action Even When You Don’t Feel Like ItIf you're waiting for motivation to strike before you take action, you're wasting time. The truth is that motivation doesn’t create action—action creates motivation.
In this episode of Reflect Forward, I share three science-backed strategies to help you stop procrastinating and start moving, even when you don’t feel like it. Top performers, productivity experts, and psychologists use these techniques—and they’re surprisingly simple.
I also get personal, sharing my own struggle with procrastination while writing my second book and how I’m using these exact strategies to push through. If you feel stuck, uninspired, or overwhelmed, this episode...2025-03-2416 min
#12minconvosKerry Siggins: From CEO to Leadership: Empowering Through Employee Ownership & Finding Joy /Ep3605Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge, a fast growing, employee-owned manufacturing and technology company based in Colorado. In 2023, Kerry was named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year and Colorado’s CEO of the Year. StoneAge is recognized as a top company to work for by Outside Magazine and Inc. Magazine. She is a dynamic, sought after speaker who presents worldwide at corporations, universities, and conferences. Kerry hosts Reflect Forward, a popular leadership podcast and is an author, blogger, and contributor to Forbes, Entrepreneur, Authority Magazine, and BIC Magazine. Her blog is visited by thousands of readers each month and sh...2025-03-1813 min
Reflect ForwardTaking a Step Back to Move Forward w/ Marlena Linzner ScherfHave you ever felt like leadership wasn't bringing you joy? That climbing the corporate ladder was draining rather than fulfilling? My guest this week, Marlene Linzner Scherf, faced that very dilemma—and did something truly courageous.
Thrown into leadership at a young age, Marlene quickly realized that it wasn’t the right fit for her at the time. She made the bold decision to step back, not out of failure, but as a strategic move to rediscover what leadership meant to her. She went back to being an individual contributor, pursued coaching certification, and embarked on a journey of personal and...2025-03-1831 min
Million Dollar MomentBuilding a Culture of Ownership: Kerry Siggins on Leadership and EmpowermentIn this episode, we sit down with Kerry Siggins, CEO of a $100M employee-owned company and author of The Ownership Mindset. Kerry shares her transformational journey—from personal struggles to becoming a powerhouse executive—and reveals how transparency, integrity, and an ownership mentality fuel business success.She dives into the power of employee ownership, explaining how fostering accountability and trust drives innovation and collaboration. Kerry also candidly discusses a breach of confidentiality at her company and how it became a teachable moment that reinforced leadership training and strengthened company culture.From her rapid asce...2025-03-1447 min
Reflect ForwardHappiness is Your Responsibility: Take Ownership and ThriveHow do you create lasting happiness in your life and career? More importantly, how do you take responsibility for it?
In this episode of Reflect Forward, I explore why happiness is a worthy goal and why you must take ownership of your well-being. I reflect on my fireside chat with Jenn Lim, CEO of Delivering Happiness and author of Beyond Happiness, to discuss how true happiness is cultivated through purpose, progress, and deep connections—not just quick dopamine hits.
Happiness and leadership are closely linked. Unhappy leaders create disengaged teams, while fulfilled leaders inspire innovation and growth. Workplace culture thrives wh...2025-03-1126 min
Reflect ForwardThe Power of Small Actions w\ Masami SatoBig change starts with small actions. When we act with purpose and kindness every day, we create ripples that can change the world. In this inspiring episode of Reflect Forward, I sit down with Masami Sato, the visionary Founder and CEO of B1G1, an organization transforming businesses into powerful forces for good. Masami shares her incredible journey from growing up in Japan, feeling disconnected, to becoming a global entrepreneur committed to creating win-win connections and impact across the world.
She explains the philosophy behind B1G1, where everyday business transactions lead to meaningful, high-impact projects—like providing life-saving water or...2025-03-0339 min
Reflect ForwardDitch the Easy Button -Why Doing Hard Things Leads to a Happier LifeDitch the easy button! Modern life is designed for convenience—instant deliveries, endless entertainment, and dopamine hits on demand. But is all this ease actually making us unhappier?
In this episode of Reflect Forward, I explore why doing hard things every day is the key to fulfillment, resilience, and long-term success. When we take the easy route, we rob ourselves of the growth, confidence, and sense of accomplishment that comes from pushing through discomfort.
We also dive into the science of dopamine and how it drives our motivation. The problem? We’re constantly overstimulating our brains with quick dopamine fixes—social...2025-02-1930 min
Reflect ForwardRadical Honesty and Feedback w/ Ron CarucciRadical honesty and feedback are some of the most critical leadership skills, yet so many leaders struggle with them. Why? Because they’re uncomfortable, and we’re wired to avoid discomfort. But as my guest, Ron Carucci, explains, avoiding feedback comes at a cost—misalignment, poor performance, and eroded trust.
Ron is the co-founder and managing partner at Navalent, a consulting firm specializing in transformational change for organizations. He’s spent 30+ years coaching executives at Fortune 10 companies, startups, nonprofits, and government agencies, helping them build accountable, high-performing cultures. He’s also the author of To Be Honest: Lead with Power, Truth, Jus...2025-02-1825 min
Reflect ForwardSelf-Esteem and Confidence – Why Leaders Need BothEpisode Summary
What’s the difference between self-esteem and confidence, and why does it matter in leadership? These two qualities are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings that shape how we lead, communicate, and navigate challenges. Understanding the difference is key to unlocking your full potential.
In this episode of Reflect Forward, I break down the critical distinction between self-esteem and confidence and explain why having one without the other can hold you back.
The Core Difference
• Self-esteem is your internal sense of self-worth, independent of success or failure.
• Confidence is your belief in your ability to perform specif...2025-02-1029 min
Reflect ForwardCultivating Audacity and Making Bold Moves w/ Anne Marie AndersonEpisode Insight: Confidence grows when you turn every ‘no’ into your next opportunity. The life you want is on the other side of one bold move—take it.
Cultivating audacity and making bold moves might seem scary, but isn’t living a life of unfulfilled potential scarier?
In this inspiring episode of Reflect Forward, I sit down with Anne Marie Anderson—three-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, keynote speaker, and author of Cultivating Audacity. Anne Marie’s 35+ year journey in the male-dominated world of sports broadcasting is nothing short of remarkable. From walking into ESPN right out of college to becoming a trailblazing...2025-02-0335 min
Reflect ForwardBuilding Strong Workplace RelationshipsEpisode Insight: Building meaningful relationships is the ultimate leadership superpower—because connection drives everything.
Why should you build strong workplace connections?
Relationships are everything—they foster trust and respect and create a sense of fulfillment in work and life. Strong connections are key to team productivity, employee engagement, and personal growth as a leader.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
1. The Importance of Workplace Relationships
o Strong relationships build trust and psychological safety, empowering teams to take risks, share ideas, and innovate.
o Research from Harvard Business Review reveals that teams with high trust are 50% more productive.
o Workplace connec...2025-01-2726 min
Reflect ForwardRedesigning Your Career and Leadership w/ Angie CallenFear is normal, but action is powerful—step into your potential and create the career and life you want.
In this episode of Reflect Forward, I sit down with Angie Callen, founder and principal of Career Benders, a consulting firm dedicated to helping individuals navigate career transitions, embrace authentic leadership, and design fulfilling lives. Angie shares her inspiring journey from civil engineer to entrepreneur, detailing the pivotal career changes that led her to launch Career Benders seven years ago.
We dive into:
• Career Pivots with Purpose: Angie reveals her practical strategies for managing fear and self-doubt during major career shifts, incl...2025-01-1431 min
Conversations with CarrollKerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge : Mindset Matters, Embracing Accountability for Lasting ChangeJoin me in the gift of speaking with CEO of StoneAge, Kerry Siggins in a powerful conversation about self-accountability and the journey to creating a life you LOVE.
Kerry shares her incredible story of transformation—from overcoming personal challenges to leading an employee-owned industrial cleaning company. Discover how she turned adversity into opportunity and the importance of taking responsibility for your actions. With insights from her book, "The Ownership Mindset," Kerry emphasizes the necessity of self-leadership and intentionality in pursuing your dreams.
Whether you're seeking motivation or practical advice, our conversation offers valuable lessons on embracing accountability an...2025-01-1326 min
Reflect ForwardDesigning for Legacy Podcast Audio Kerry Siggins Reflect ForwardLeadership isn’t just about driving results—it’s about creating a legacy that endures long after your tenure ends. As we navigate the complex challenges of 2025, legacy has taken on new meaning. It’s no longer enough to achieve short-term wins or meet quarterly targets. True leadership is measured by the positive impact you create for people, communities, and the planet. Designing your legacy requires aligning your work with a purpose greater than profit.
To build a meaningful legacy, leaders must embrace regenerative leadership. This approach goes beyond sustainability; it seeks to replenish and restore the resources—human, environmental, and financ...2025-01-0113 min
Get Real, Get Results.Practicing the Ownership Mindset, with Kerry Siggins | Ep. 14Kerry Siggins is a firm believer that you are responsible for everything that happens to you in life. It’s called the ownership mindset, and that’s exactly what Chantell and Kerry set out to unpack on this week’s powerful episode of Get Real, Get Results. Kerry is the CEO of StoneAge—a manufacturing and technology company known for its employee-owned model. Ever since she accidentally overdosed and almost ended her life 18 years ago, Kerry has been practicing this concept of the ownership mindset—it’s a way of thinking Kerry (and Chantell!) believe can truly transform your life and wor...2024-11-2622 min
Sales Lead Dog PodcastKerry Siggins: Crafting a Culture of Ownership at WorkKerry Siggins, the dynamic CEO of StoneAge and author of "The Ownership Mindset," joins us for an insightful conversation about transforming organizations through an ownership mindset. Kerry’s journey from a mindset of victimhood to one of accountability, as well as her success in building a thriving employee-owned company, serves as a powerful testament to the impact of leadership rooted in trust and empowerment. Our discussion unpacks the strategies and challenges of fostering a culture where risk-taking is encouraged, and team members feel genuinely invested in their work.
Hear firsthand how embracing vulnerability and storytelling can strengthen lea...2024-11-1835 min
Find Your Exit - Exit Planning Strategies for Business Owners044: The Ownership Mindset with Kerry Siggins The path to building a successful business is rarely a straight line. Our latest guest, Kerry Siggins, overcame a series of personal and professional trials and tribulations to go from jobless to the c-suite. Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge, a fast-growing, employee-owned manufacturing and technology company based in Colorado. Kerry hosts Reflect Forward, a popular leadership podcast and she recently released her first book, The Ownership Mindset: A Handbook for Transforming Your Life and Leadership. Today, Kerry joins the show to share her experiences and how mindset...2024-10-0939 min
Southern Colorado Business Forum & DigestCEO of Stone Age - Kerry SigginsThis Friday afternoon at 3 it’s the Business Digest Weekly with Host Dirk Hobbs on AM 1460 and FM 101.1 The Answer. This Friday Hobbs interviews Kerry Siggins, CEO of Stone Age, a leading manufacturer of industrial cleaning equipment, an Author who wrote the book ‘self leadership’ and a motivational speaker from Southern Colorado. You will hear a little bit of everything coming from Siggins in her interview with Hobbs, the Host of the Business Digest Weekly. That’s this Friday at 3pm on AM 1460 and FM 101.1 The Answer, The Business Digest Weekly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat2024-09-2149 min
Hot Mess HotlineAccountability Isn’t a Weapon - It’s Empowering with Kerry SigginsWhat if accountability isn’t a weapon? Empowering leaders, like Kerry Siggins, have embraced accountability so highly that they wish for that kind of freedom and ownership for everyone around them. Most trainings on accountability say to “Hold employees accountable.” What if, instead, we invited employees into accountability. It’s an invitation into empowerment.
Accountability is a topic we discuss a lot, especially when it comes to change and transformation. Nothing changes unless individuals decide to change first. Organizations don’t change; people do. Not only does Kerry share her story of transforming her company three times, she transf...2024-09-2043 min
My Favorite Mistake: Business Lessons from Failures and SuccessCEO Kerry Siggins on Leadership, Building an Ownership Mindset and Learning from Mistakes
My guest for Episode #273 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Kerry Siggins, the dynamic CEO and Executive Chair of StoneAge Holdings, a leading manufacturing and technology company based in Colorado.
Episode page with video, transcript, and more
Under her visionary leadership, StoneAge has achieved consistent double-digit growth, transforming into an industry powerhouse. In 2015, Kerry pioneered the company’s transition to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), ensuring that every employee shares in the company’s success and has a true stake in its future.
Recognized for her expertise in sca...2024-08-2642 min
Change Leader InsightsThe Ownership Mindset with Kerry SigginsIn this episode of Change Leader Insights, Jessica Crow speaks with Kerry Siggins, the CEO of StoneAge and its subsidiary, Breadware, about the ownership mindset and taking responsibility for your life and career.
Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge, an employee-owned company and manufacturer of tools and equipment for the industrial cleaning industry, as well as its subsidiary, Breadware, an Internet of Things product development company. She’s a sought-after speaker, the author of the “Ownership Mindset, a Handbook for Transforming Your Life and Leadership,” a blogger and contributor to several publications, and the host of Reflect...2024-07-1030 min
SOUL SEEKREp 224: Wellness in the Workplace w/ Kerry Siggins📌Subscribe to my new Youtube Channel — SPIRITUALITY SIMPLIFIED: https://www.youtube.com/@Spirituality_SimplifiedWelcome back to the Soul Seekr Podcast! In this episode of the Soul Seeker Podcast, we have the incredible Kerry Siggins. Kerry is not only the author of "The Ownership Mindset" but also the CEO of StoneAge, a company boasting over $100 million in revenue and a 200-employee workforce. Recognized as a top influential CEO in 2021 and a finalist for Colorado’s CEO of the Year in 2017, Kerry has led StoneAge to be named a top 100 company to work for by...2024-06-2552 min
Elevate with Robert GlazerKerry Siggins On Cultivating An Ownership MindsetKerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge, a leading manufacturer of industrial cleaning equipment and one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Place to Work in 2023. Most recently, she was selected as EY’s Entrepreneur Of The Year in 2023 and is regularly keynotes on several business and leadership topics. She’s the author of the new book, The Ownership Mindset.Kerry joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about her career, building a top culture and cultivating an ownership mindset on your team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...2024-06-0443 min
Strategy and Leadership PodcastEY Entrepreneur of the Year Kerry Siggins on her Ownership MindsetSummary
In this episode, Anthony Taylor interviews Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge and author of The Ownership Mindset. Kerry shares her journey of becoming a leader at StoneAge and the importance of trust and empowerment in building a successful company. She emphasizes the need for leaders to have an ownership mindset and to surround themselves with smart people. Kerry also discusses the challenges of aligning a large organization and the importance of defining a clear vision and values. The episode concludes with a discussion about Kerry's book, which provides actionable insights for leaders looking to build a...2024-06-0120 min
Chasing Greatness with Ben SorensenThe Ownership Mindset: Kerry Siggins' Journey and Insights on Hard Work (Episode 37)Kerry Siggins is the CEO of Stoneage, author of "The Ownership Mindset", Keynote Speaker, and host of the podcast "Reflect Forward". In this episode Ben and Kerry discuss the concept of self ownership, Kerry's journey from rock bottom to CEO, how hard work pays off but takes time, the value of great friendships, living the life you want, and so much more!
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Rethink CultureS02E12 Creating a strong culture through an ownership mindset, with Kerry Siggins"What I would tell a leader is that culture starts with you, but it's made up of the collective. You have to set the tone for it and be that role model. You have to inspire people to be their greatest. Don't be afraid to put your people first… You have to be intentional about it… So don't tolerate people who are taking away from the culture… You are that beacon. You should be the culture evangelist. If you aren't, then I think that you are really missing out on an opportunity to build a lasting, strong company."2024-04-1950 min
Inside Personal Growth with Greg VoisenPodcast 1103: The Ownership Mindset with Kerry SigginsFrom one podcaster to another, joining us this episode is Kerry Siggins featuring her book The Ownership Mindset: A Handbook for Transforming Your Life and Leadership.2024-04-1841 min
Reflect ForwardThe Conscious Journey of Leadership w/ Melinda Wittstock: Melinda is a 5-time serial entrepreneur in media-tech, and the founder and CEO of Podopolo, innovating AI and Blockchain to revolutionize the podcasting ecosystem.
Episode in a Tweet: Fear limits us, dampens our dreams, and keeps us playing small. We can transform your life when we find our voice and step up to life’s challenges.
Background: During this week’s episode of Reflect Forward, Melinda Wittstock and I get real about what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Melinda shares her enterprising youth, how she lost herself along the way, and why it took getting out of a toxic rela...2024-03-1945 min
Wings of Inspired Business‘Own It’ Mindset: Award-Winning Entrepreneur Kerry Siggins on the Power of Employee Ownership and Cultivating a Winning TeamKerry Siggins is the CEO and Executive Chair of StoneAge Holdings, a fast-growing manufacturing and technology company based in Colorado. After transitioning the company’s ownership to an ESOP to ensure all employees share in the success of the company, StoneAge has been doubling its growth year over year. A sought-after speaker on enlightened leadership, Kerry presents worldwide at corporations, universities, and conferences and hosts several podcasts, including the wildly popular podcast Reflect Forward. She is also the author of The Ownership Mindset Book, focusing on creating an “own it” culture to lead others to be their best selves.2024-02-1346 min
This Is Woman's Work with Nicole Kalil184 / Ownership Mindset with Kerry Siggins“Owners act and think differently than employees.”
While that statement certainly applies to career and business, I want to go on record in saying that it applies to life and relationships too. An ownership mindset has advantages, creates success, and transforms your life – in every aspect of it.
Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge, Inc. a fast-growing manufacturing and technology company, joins me to talk about ownership mindset and personal responsibility. Under Kerry’s leadership, StoneAge has experienced double-digit growth, year over year, while transitioning the company’s ownership structure to an ESOP, ensuring that all employees...2024-01-2436 min
Exit Is Now - Plan Accordingly With Scott SniderThe Ownership Mindset: A Conversation on ESOPs with Kerry SigginsScott is joined by one of the most fasinating people in the exit planning space. Kerry Siggins is the CEO of Stoneage, Entrepreneur of the Year, new author of the Ownership Mindset, speaker, and will be a speaker at the Women in Exit Planning Symposium in April at the Summit. Kerry and I talked about turning her business into an ESOP and how to get buy in from your team. Want to learn more? Go to: https://linktr.ee/theexitplanninginstituteConnect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-snider-epi/============================================SUBSCRIBE TO T...2024-01-181h 05
Time to ResetThe “Own It” Mindset: How To Establish Ownership And Accountability With Kerry SigginsTrue success begins when accountability transforms into ownership—a mindset where personal responsibility becomes the compass guiding every action and decision. In this episode, host Penny Zenker explores the power of the ownership mindset with Kerry Siggins, the CEO and executive chair of Stone Age Holdings. Discover the crucial distinction between accountability and ownership as Kerry shares her personal story and ESOP’s (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) legacy. Drawing insights from her handbook, The Ownership Mindset, Kerry emphasizes the importance of developing your own mindset and owning it. She also shares the secrets behind building trust and fostering a cult...2024-01-0522 min
We Built An EmpireThe Hardest Conversation w/ Kerry Siggins | We Built An Empire Ep. 54Kerry Siggins is the CEO for two companies, 'Stoneage' and 'Breadware', Author of "The Ownership Mindset", Public Speaker, Host of 'Reflect Forward' podcast, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Finalist - 2023, and Top Influential CEO - 2021.
Kerry Siggins joins 'We Built An Empire' w/ Kyle Wolff to discuss the release of her new book, "The Ownership Mindset". The conversation quickly takes a left turn as Kerry details the emotions and personal life experiences that went into writing the book, as Kyle and Kerry realize they are far more a kindred spirit than they had originally thought.
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Gratitude Through Hard TimesKerry Siggins: Ownership MindsetNothing creates team buy-in more effectively than the “ownership mindset” espoused by our guest on this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times. What’s the secret sauce? Kerry Siggins, CEO at StoneAge Inc., shares with Host Chris Schembra her powerful building blocks for cultivating workplace cultures rooted in accountability. It’s about caring – for colleagues, customers and ourselves – and ensuring that everyone feels seen and heard as well as empowered to act. She explains how StoneAge, an employee-owned manufacturer of waterjet tools and equipment for industrial cleaning based in Colorado, instills a sense of community and the safety to fail among i...2023-11-0643 min
Reflect ForwardThe Secret Strength of Patience w/Kerry SigginsIn this week’s episode of Reflect Forward, we dive into the secret strength of patience. I love this quote by Joyce Meyer: “Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.” If you are like me, you can relate.
I recently found myself, fingers drumming on the table, glancing at my watch every few seconds, waiting for someone running late. Frustration bubbled. Thoughts raced. Yet, amid the impatience, an epiphany struck: I am late for many things. Shouldn’t I be more empathetic? I don’t even know why this person is running...2023-10-2422 min
The Intangible Balance Sheet PodcastKerry Siggins: Intangible Balance Sheet Episode 52This week Kerry Siggins stops by the podcast to share her encouraging story. We cover resilency, the power of responsibility, the privilege of hard work and meeting your own expectations for life. Carrie also gives us a glimpse into her book 'The Ownership Mindset', a reflection on her philosophy about responsibility. Listen in for another great episode! Music by bensound.com 2023-10-2123 min
The Impact Multiplier CEOS13E19: Pivoting hard to create 1000 millionaires, with Kerry Siggins (CEO, Stone Age Tools)We're continuing our season on "business as a force for good", Richard speaks with Kerry Siggins, the CEO of StoneAge Holdings, a fast growing manufacturing and technology company based in Colorado. Under Kerry’s leadership, StoneAge has experienced double digit growth, year over year. In 2015, she successfully transitioned the company’s ownership structure to an ESOP, ensuring that all employees share in the success of the company through employee ownership. In this conversation, you’ll learn:The low point at age 28 caused Kerry to move back in with her parents, and yet opened up a whole new pro...2023-10-1241 min
Public Works PodcastKerry SigginsKerry is the CEO at StoneAge INC and she is also a rockstar. From mountain biking to farm-to-table burgers we cover it all. Kerry goes into how she navigated her company through Covid and also how she uses transparency as a tool to upkeep a great company culture. We also chat about where the industry is going and also her book coming out Oct 17th. Give the show a listen and find more from Kerry at kerrysiggins.com2023-07-1034 min
The Entrepreneur Spotlight Show with Andy JacobKerry Siggins, CEO, StoneAge, A DotCom Magazine InterviewAbout Kerry Siggins and StoneAge:
Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge, Inc., a global leader in designing and manufacturing high-pressure waterblasting and sewer cleaning tools and equipment used in the industrial cleaning industry. StoneAge sells and supports its products throughout the world and has over 170 dealers in 45 countries. She is also the Vice President of the Waterjet Technology Association (WJTA).
Kerry joined StoneAge in January of 2007 as the Director of Operations. In 2009, she was named CEO by StoneAge’s Board of Directors and has since led the company in...2023-07-0527 min
Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in BusinessHow Understanding Conflict Influences Your Leadership with Kerry SigginsOur guest today has been leading the fast-growing manufacturing and technology company StoneAge as CEO and Board of Director for well over a decade. As an Advisor, Author, Speaker, and Multi-stream Podcast Host, Kerry Siggins is on a mission to create winning cultures through her sought-after expertise in executive presence and business model transformations. Host, Naketa Ren Thigpen sits down with Kerry to talk about how understanding conflict influences your leadership and ultimate impact.What to expect in today's BBP episode:-How to lead and be worth following-Management transitions can be smoother...2023-06-2841 min
The Executive PodcastCreating an "Own-it" Culture with Kerry SigginsKerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge, Inc. a fast growing manufacturing and technology company based in Colorado. Under Kerry’s leadership, StoneAge has experienced double digit growth, year over year. In 2015, she successfully transitioned the company’s ownership structure to an ESOP, ensuring that all employees share in the success of the company through employee ownership. Kerry is a helpful and impactful board member and business advisor due to her success and experience in scaling companies and building world-class cultures.Kerry is a dynamic, sought-after speaker who presents worldwide at corporations, universities, seminars, and conferences. She hosts severa...2023-05-2334 min
Reflect ForwardHelp Your Employees Embrace ChangeIn this week’s episode of Reflect Forward, I share why people are change resistant and what you can do to help your employees embrace change.
Change is a natural part of life, and it’s no different in the workplace. But let’s face it; not everyone is excited about the idea of change, and many people are hesitant or even resistant to change in the workplace. To help their employees embrace change, leaders must understand why their team members resist change and know how to address it.
Why are people afraid of change?
• Fear of the unknown: When people d...2023-05-1318 min
The Drop In CEOKerry Siggins: How to be a Self-Leader FirstTaking chances on yourself is what really matters. This week leadership and transformation expert Kerry Siggins shares how being a leader saved her life. Listen in as Deborah and Kerry discuss how to trust in opportunities, the art of turning nothing into something, and why you should always bet on yourself. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: How identify where your driving behaviors come from Why self-care is a discipline, not a luxury The importance of being a leader committed to change What it means to have an authentic executive presence ...2023-02-1332 min
We Built An EmpireRock Bottom to CEO w/ Kerry Siggins | We Built An Empire Ep. 19CEO of Stone Age, Kerry Siggins joins Kyle Wolff on We Built An Empire to discuss life before becoming a CEO, drug abuse, relief, pursuit of the best version of yourself and more.
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Driven To Win121 | Recipe For Success W/ Kerry SigginsIn this episode, Chaz Wolfe welcomes Kerry Siggins, discussing her unique business and leadership journey. Kerry shares how serving others has impacted her leadership and how personal struggles have influenced her decisions. She offers insights into focusing on business core, valuing structure, and handling bad decisions. The episode wraps with a speed round on KPIs and Kerry's advice to her younger self.
Host Chaz Wolfe brings on Kerry Siggins, a 7+ figure queen in the industrial cleaning products industry. Kerry is the CEO of StoneAge out of Durango, Colorado. Kerry took over StoneAge, which is employee-owned, at the age of 28...2023-01-1539 min
Business Black BeltsKerry Siggins, CEO at StoneAge on being a gamechanger: Business Black Belts Episode 163Kerry joins us on the show to discuss how even the smallest parts can change an industry. 2022-12-0225 min
Reflect ForwardWhat the Heck is Quiet Quitting Anyway?What is quiet quitting and what can you do about it?
Quieting quitting is a broadly used and mostly misunderstood term for “not quitting your job but quitting the idea of going above and beyond.”
Quiet quitting is a term that might scare the bejesus out of you if you are a business owner or leader looking to grow your company, beat the competition, and increase your efficiency and productivity. But frankly, it’s just a trendy term for something that’s been happening for a long time: low engagement at work. People are burned out right now, working long hours at...2022-09-1320 min
Reflect ForwardHow to Be a More Persuasive LeaderPersuasion is an essential skill for any leader. You must be able to share a compelling vision and inspire people to change. All without them feeling coerced or manipulated.
In this week’s episode of Reflect Forward: Advice From a CEO, I discuss how to become a more persuasive leader with these five tips, plus some bonus advice!
1. Use positive language: positive language is more inclusive and inspiring than negative language.
2. Know what you are talking about: credibility matters, and if you want to persuade people to see something your way or make a change, you better know what you ar...2022-08-1610 min
Teach the Geek Podcast - public speaking for technical professionalsEP. 214: Kerry Siggins, an engineer who rose to CEOKerry Siggins, an engineer who rose to CEO
Kerry Siggins is a CEO, a podcaster, and a speaker. One doesn’t just start off as a CEO (unless they formed their own company out the gate), so we chatted about her path to CEO. She hosts two podcasts, so we talked about the motivation behind them. As a speaker, she uses her personal story mixed in with leadership lessons she has learned along the way to give audiences implementable strategies. We covered it all!
To learn more about Kerry, visit kerrysiggins.com.
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Reflect ForwardHow to Stop the Endless Worry CycleWe all experience the worry cycle. According to a Psychology Today article, “at least one in four Americans – about 65 million of us—will meet the criteria for an anxiety disorder at some point in our lifetime. Even those individuals whose lives are going well may occasionally worry excessively.” In our best moments, worry can take us down a spiral of fear where our minds play out dramas that leave us feeling powerless, vulnerable, and afraid. In our worst moments, worry can be paralyzing and health-diminishing. Excessive worrying can lead to poor decision-making and deter us from taking life-improving risks.
The crazy-ma...2022-08-0213 min
Reflect ForwardHow To Master Doing Hard ThingsHow do you get good at doing hard things? How do you master doing hard things? We as leaders always have to do hard things. We have tough decisions to make.
We have difficult conversations. To have, we have to set a vision, a bold vision of where our teams or companies are going, and that isn’t easy. And as I like to say, the only way to get good at doing hard things is to do hard things, and you can do it even if it means taking a little bit of a risk, getting a little bit vu...2022-07-0517 min
Reflect ForwardDigital Employee Experience: What it is and Why it MattersWhat exactly is a digital employee experience? It's how your employees engage with or use online software and apps. Examples of digital employee experiences include:
• HR systems that include self-service access to policies, compensation, PTO, performance management information, etc.
• Communication and collaboration such as email, instant messaging, video conferencing, and easy to use phone systems
• Productivity and Workflow such as project management, document storage, and collaboration tools
• Education and training such for professional and personal development
The best teams and companies will have high levels of engagement and use the tools to be more productive. It's 2022, and I get that most com...2022-04-2620 min
The Kara Goldin Show238 Kerry Siggins: CEO of StoneAge, Inc.How do you grow as a leader, learning to maximize your strengths while overcoming your weaknesses? On today's show, Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge Inc. shares how conquering her struggles with substance abuse helped her to lead and empower others. On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let Kara know by clicking on the links below and sending her a quick shout-out on social or reach out to Kara Goldin directly at karagoldin@gmail.com Follow Kara Goldin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ Follow Kara Goldin on...2022-04-0639 min
Real Leaders PodcastEp. 235 Total Ownership || Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge ToolsKerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge Tools and Host of the Reflect Forward podcast. Kerry has an inspiring comeback story from an overdose to a growing a multi-million dollar company. The secret ingredient? Ownership. Learn in this episode how to become responsible for yourself and your employees.
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LA Business Podcast with Robert Brill118. Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAgePlease welcome Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge and host of the podcast Reflect Forward. StoneAge is engineering and manufacturing company of industrial cleaning equipment; and is also employee owned. Named CEO of StoneAge at the young age of 29 years old, grown StoneAge from $8M to $60M in revenue through 3 downturns and in the process of transitioning the company from manufacturing to more of a tech company. 2022-03-0832 minLA Business Podcast118. Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAgePlease welcome Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge and host of the podcast Reflect Forward. StoneAge is engineering and manufacturing company of industrial cleaning equipment; and is also employee owned. Named CEO of StoneAge at the young age of 29 years old, grown StoneAge from $8M to $60M in revenue through 3 downturns and in the process of transitioning the company from manufacturing to more of a tech company. 2022-03-0832 min
Reflect ForwardHow to Build An Inclusive Team"Inclusivity means not 'just we're allowed to be there,' but we are valued. I've always said: smart teams will do amazing things, but truly diverse teams will do impossible things." ~ Claudia Brind-Woody – Executive at IBM
I love this quote from Claudia Brind-Woody. If you want to build an exceptional team and company, you must create an environment where everyone feels included, valued, and as they belong. Because diverse and inclusive teams go on to do impossible things.
But what does belonging actually mean? And how do you create a team that is inclusive and encourages belonging?
Nobody wants to fe...2022-03-0115 min
ASME's Unconventional EngineeringUnconventional Engineering Ep.4 - Kerry SigginsTom and Roy interview StoneAge CEO, Kerry Siggins to discuss how her personal struggles led to her professional success, how to be a strong leader and how to encourage more women to join STEM fields.2022-02-2521 min
Reflect ForwardAdvice From a CEO: Staying Calm When Receiving Hard to Hear InformationWrite Up Form Staying Calm
In this week’s episode of Reflect Forward: Advice From a CEO, we’re talking about how to stay calm when you receive challenging information — perhaps something you didn’t want to hear or deal with — or feedback that is uncomfortable. It’s not easy to absorb hard to hear news at the moment. But how we handle ourselves in these situations will either make it safe for the person to speak up or shut down.
During a recent speaking event on having candid, courageous conversations, a woman brought up a situation where having conversations about compen...2022-02-0115 min
Lean Leadership for Ops ManagersCreating Better Succession Planning for Business Continuity with Kerry Siggins | 077With the challenges over the last two years, how are you setting your team up for success in the future? Developing leaders to be adaptable and resilient is crucial given how many organizations face shortages, supply chain issues, and rapidly changing markets. In today's episode, Kerry Siggins joins shares how she has expanded her team's skills and how this type of development has resulted in better succession planning for business continuity.What You’ll Learn from this EpisodeDeveloping People to Face ChallengesCreating Purpose Through Autonomy and Communication Building a Cohesive Executive TeamMaking Conn...2022-01-1931 min
Reflect ForwardThe Power of Finding Gratitude in the Hard StuffIt’s Thanksgiving week here in the U.S., and that time of year when we pause to give thanks. But gratitude is much more powerful when practiced regularly.
I am not the kind of person who writes in a gratitude journal. I don’t wake up every morning and run through the list of things I am grateful for. As my good friend Chris Schembra, the “Gratitude Guru” says, gratitude journals are bullshit.”
Instead, I practice gratitude in the moment. Like when I am climbing mountains and racing down them on my mountain bike, feeling overwhelmed by the scenery, my awesome...2021-11-2310 min
Reflect ForwardAdvice From a CEO: Understand Trust to Build TrustIn this week’s episode of Advice From a CEO on Reflect Forward, I talk about trust. We each look at trust uniquely. Trust is a complex word with many meanings. For me, the fastest way to break trust is to lie to me. I have been burned many times by people I’ve given second chances only to find out that they’ve lied to me.
For others, it might look like not following through on commitments. Or relentless teasing. Or publicly criticizing.
I share a story about recently asking a question about trust on our quarterly performance conversations: “when has...2021-10-1219 min
TMT TimeStart-up Sutras Series: Leadership and Building Through Strategic M&A—Featuring Kerry SigginsEvan brings back Yosh Eisbart in the next installment of the Start-up Sutras Series to talk with Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge, about her thoughts on leadership and building through acquisition. Kerry is a well-known leadership expert and one of the few female CEOs of a global hard-core manufacturing company and hosts two podcasts herself.
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Reflect ForwardAdvice From A CEO: A Story About Truth, Manipulation, and Questioning Your ThoughtsIn this week's episode of Advice From a CEO on Reflect Forward, I share a story about an email exchange between two BMX moms that made me reflect on my own advice about speaking up, keeping it real, and being invested in relationships and outcomes with people I don't know. And I helped my son learn a profound lesson on why it's important to own your actions, and not manipulate people.
Then I dive into not believing everything you think, Have you ever stopped to question your thoughts? Where did this thought come from? Why do I think this way...2021-08-3120 min
Reflect ForwardAdvice From a CEO: How to Amplify Your MessageI began speaking and writing about employee ownership and being the kind of leader who inspires ownership thinking. I am passionate about creating a company that gives back to its employees and the world. I believe that leaders need to take a stand and amplify their message of good. My ‘message of good’ is simple: create meaningful, dignified jobs that allow people to work with purpose. Compensate them well, offer flexibility, and share in the success of the company. Be a leader who is worth following.
I started my blog in 2015 after a long trail run on a cool fall day...2021-08-1713 min
Reflect ForwardAdvice From A CEO: Motivating Your Employees"Management is nothing more than motivating other people," said Lee Iacocca, who served as CEO of Chrysler Corp. in the 1980s. Sounds easy, right? Hardly. There is nothing easy about managing others. Lee is correct, though; great managers have an uncanny ability to tap into the motivations of others and use persuasive communication techniques to influence winning outcomes and high performance. Unfortunately, too many managers have no idea how to motivate their teams effectively. So, where do well-intentioned but ineffective managers go wrong?
Mistake 1: Telling employees how to do their work.
Mistake 2: Talking too much, listening too little.
Mistake 3: Not...2021-08-0312 min
Reflect ForwardAdvice From a CEO: How to Handle an Emotional EmployeeHuman beings are messy, emotional creatures. We all feel anxiety, anger, fear, and defensiveness at points in our lives and often, we give in to these strong emotions. It gets even messier when we have emotional outbursts in the workplace, which can happen quite often.
At some point in your management career, you will have to handle a situation where an employee is angry or upset. How you deal with this emotional outburst is crucial to maintaining a positive working environment and, if done right, can positively change the trajectory of the employee's experience. But let's face it, it can...2021-07-2008 min
Reflect ForwardAdvice From A CEO: Don't Be Afraid To Speak UpI have been giving talks to corporate leadership teams, including my own, on how to make it safe for people on their teams to speak up. Leaders are often in a position of power, and it's hard for employees to speak their minds in fear of the fallout.
In one of my recent leadership talks, a person asked me, "How do you go about speaking up if you truly are scared of the outcome."
This is a tricky question to answer. But it's such a good question. The reason it's hard to answer is that it depends on the situation...2021-07-0610 min
Leadership LiveConversation with Kerry Siggins: Cultivating a culture of ownership and engagement in a global businessKerry Siggins didn’t plan to become the CEO of a major company, but life has a way of offering up the challenges and adventures that give us the nudges we need. She’s a natural leader who really cares about her work and people. She has a learning mindset and focuses on asking questions, really listening and coordinating the teams to make her business a success and this is what makes her a great CEO. In this inspiring episode, Kerry shares her story and offers many tips for creating a thriving work culture. Timestamps: 1:01 Making...2021-06-2934 min
Reflect ForwardAdvice From a CEO: Take Charge of Your Life and Be an Exceptional Self-LeaderWant to be an exceptional leader? Be an exceptional SELF-leader.
Self-leadership is the way you lead yourself. It's taking full ownership of your attitude, effort, communication, and wellbeing.
In this week's episode of Reflect Forward: Advice From a CEO, I share a few stories to demonstrate self-leadership in action and some painful experiences I went through to learn how to be a strong self-leader.
As I have matured aka gotten older, I've realized how profound these experiences were. Throughout my life, I have learned the power of facing conflict head-on, advocating for myself, and taking feedback even when it was...2021-06-2216 min
CEO Coaching International PodcastFrom Breaking Bad to Breaking Good: Kerry Siggins’ Inspiring Rise to CEOAll CEOs have to grow into their roles. But for Kerry Siggins, becoming a leader has been a lifelong process of learning how to maximize her strengths while overcoming weaknesses that nearly killed her. On today's show, Kerry discusses how she conquered her struggles with substance abuse and started to make BIG happen in her life and work.2021-04-0647 min
Gratitude Through Hard TimesKerry Siggins: Embrace the ProblemsLife is not supposed to be easy. Life is filled with suffering, and the more you can embrace it and use it to fuel your growth, then the better, more fulfilling, meaningful life you will have. As humans, we were made to solve problems because we were made to be constantly growing. If we don't have a problem to solve, we try and create one. It is always through mistakes and the tough times that we have to dip deep and grow. So don't look to eradicate your problems; embrace them. Ke...2021-03-1742 min
Gratitude Through Hard TimesKerry Siggins: Embrace the ProblemsLife is not supposed to be easy. Life is filled with suffering, and the more you can embrace it and use it to fuel your growth, then the better, more fulfilling, meaningful life you will have.As humans, we were made to solve problems because we were made to be constantly growing. If we don't have a problem to solve, we try and create one. It is always through mistakes and the tough times that we have to dip deep and grow. So don't look to eradicate your problems; embrace them.Kerry Siggins especially knows how...2021-03-1642 min
Reflect ForwardDisrupt Your Negative Thoughts and Overcome Your Destructive Core Beliefs w/ Jamie GorronoJamie Gorrono is a Women’s Empowerment Coach and a bluntly put, an awesome human being. Through her coaching, she supports women going through life transitions who may feel unworthy, fearful, or lacking connection with themselves and others. Overcoming debilitating anxiety and depression herself, she has developed a unique ability to help others address their pain through the identification of Destructive Core Beliefs and change negative thought patterns. During her “Empowerment Experience”, her clients reinvent the direction of their lives and take charge of their happiness and self-fulfillment. Jamie and host Kerry Siggins talk about how to look at Destructive Core B...2021-02-2248 min
Reflect ForwardThe Potency of Blending Mindfulness Traditions and Startup Grit w/ Yosh EisbartYosh Eisbart is a serial entrepreneur and a mindfulness practitioner. His most recent startup, Fulfilld, is and end-to-end intelligent warehouse management platform. In his 20+ years of leading, mentoring, and serving startup ventures, Yosh has come to learn the potency of blending Mindfulness Traditions and Startup Grit. He regularly authors and posts “The Startup Sutras” to capture and share the key lessons he’s learned over the years in an effort to help others avoid making the same mistakes he did, while hopefully being entertained. Yosh and host Kerry Siggins discuss the allure of startups, the value of being more mindful, and ho...2021-02-0852 min
Reflect ForwardUse Creativity to Re-imagine Your Business and Slingshot to Greater Growth w/ Gabor George BurtGabor George Burt is a leading expert of Blue Ocean Strategy, one of the most influential business strategy approaches taken by businesses around the world. He contributed case study material to this worldwide bestselling book and originated the most popular blog on Blue Ocean Strategy. He continues to be the global authority on re-imagining boundaries and author of the book “Slingshot: Re-imagine Your Business, Re-imagine Your Life.” He is a mastermind of innovation, creativity, and strategy. Gabor also writes for Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Harvard Business Review and his clients range from Fortune 100 companies to startups. Gabor and host Kerry Siggins disc...2021-01-251h 00
Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan#85: Investing in Yourself & Others with Kerry SigginsHow is a leader made? Are leaders born? What needs to be done to become a leader? Kerry Siggins is here to share with us how she answered these questions. This is her incredible journey from lost drug addict to CEO of StoneAge Inc. When Kerry was hired, she was not a leader. She became one by listening to her team. She asked the right questions and worked to put their words into action. She invested in them and in turn, they trusted her. And then to take it to the next level, Kerry invested in herself. 2020-12-1557 min