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Lead Into It43. Bringing People Together with Kathy KnichelThis week's episode is with Kathy Knichel, someone I met while on my military orders who has a wealth of leadership experience from her time leading the protocol program at Charleston Air Force Base. I loved talking with her from the first moment I met her and knew I had to have her on the show. During our conversation for this episode, we talked about how she started her career and built and led teams, but the theme that came throughout our conversation was how she brought people together. Kathy managed an unrivaled protocol program at one of...2022-11-1554 minLead Into It42. Building Confidence as a Leader with Julie Delucca- CollinsThis week's episode is with Julie DeLucca-Collins, Business and Life Strategist Coach. During our conversation, we dove into confidence as a leader, why it's important and how to cultivate it.Julie DeLucca-Collins is the Founder and CEO of Go Confidently Services, the host of the popular Casa DeConfidence Podcast®, and her weekly Radio Show Confident You featured on a global talk radio network. As a Business and Life Strategist Coach, Julie helps women business owners launch or grow their businesses, get clients, be productive, and achieve their dreams. Julie helps her clients create simple habits to...2022-09-2748 minLead Into It41. The Experiences We Create with Carolene MeliThis week's episode is with Carolene Meli, Experience Strategist and Advisor, and we dive into the importance of the experiences we create and how that is important as a leader.Over the last 15 years, she has led over 50 experience teams in 17 different countries and has created an array of experiences from VIP events and employee development programs at Cirque du Soleil, to community wellness events at lululemon athletica and one-of-a-kind VIP Lounge evenings on the Marella Explorer cruise ship.Now, as an Experience Strategist and Advisor, she works with leaders to improve connection and commitment i...2022-09-0644 minLead Into It40. Feedback Culture with Kelly WaltmanThis week's episode is with Kelly Waltman, Founder, and CEO of SLR Consulting and author of Elevate Connection: Cultivate an Engaged, Inspired, Productive, and Profitable Workplace Culture. We had an amazing conversation about feedback (an essential skill as a leader!). We talked about why giving AND receiving feedback is important, how to respond to and process feedback, and how fear plays into feedback. With over twenty years of experience developing and delivering curricula, Kelly has a passion for helping individuals learn and grow. From the classroom to the board room, she has designed content for gro...2022-05-3152 minLead Into It39. Setting Your Mindset, Boundaries and Priorities with Debbie StoreyMaking coffee at work might seem like an ordinary task, so how did Debbie change her mindset about this small task into something that launched her career? This week's episode is with Debbie Story, President and CEO of the nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center, to talk about leadership lessons she learned as she progressed in her career. With her passion for leading teams, the lessons she shares can inspire you to change your mindset and set boundaries to maximize your potential. A little more about Debbie, before joining the Center full time, Debbie led larg...2022-05-171h 00Lead Into It38. Lead Into It is Back!I am so excited to be back!This short episode will dive into where I've been and what I've been up to since last year and what you can expect for future podcast episodes. _______________________________________www.leadintoit.co Reach out to Sara: hello@leadintoit.co Instagram: @leadintoitFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, kamryrosecreative@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. Let’s keep t...2022-05-0309 min
Casa De Confidence Podcast | Empowering Women to SucceedLearner of all things Leadership - Sara GrecoI want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...This week on Casa DeConfidence, Sara Greco, learner of all things leadership and the biggest Harry Potter nerd you’ll ever meet. After growing up a military brat and moving all over the place, Sara joined the US Air Force as an officer and then transferred into the US Air Force Reserve. While working part time in the USAFR, she gained experience at a few companies and learned about the corporate world. Now, with over ten years experience in b...2021-07-2457 minLead Into It37. Juggling Glass Balls vs. Plastic BallsLead Into It will be taking a break for the summer! Listen to this episode to learn why and to learn a great metaphor for how to juggle the important things in life. _______________________________________www.leadintoit.co Reach out to Sara: hello@leadintoit.co Instagram: @leadintoitFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, kamryrosecreative@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. Let’s keep the...2021-06-0104 minLead Into ItCoffee Break with Derek Whisenhunt RE: How to Set Expectations for your TeamIt's time for a coffee break!Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day.During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 10: Setting Expectations and Building Teams with Derek Whisenhunt. In this part of the episode, Derek shares steps on how to set expectations for your team. This is great for new leaders or those looking to establish more aligned and clearer expectations for their teams. _______________________________________www.leadintoit.co Reach ou...2021-05-2508 minLead Into It36. The Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose as a Leader with Ron CarucciIn this week's episode, I sit down with Ron Carucci, Managing Partner at Navalent, to talk about his new book, To Be Honest: The Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose. We talk in-depth about the conditions in which people will tell the truth, be fair, serve a greater good, and in what conditions do organizations create an environment where people will lie steal and cheat. It was an interesting conversation about how leaders really impact the environments at work and what factors are important when trying to create a more honest environment. Ron has a 30-year track re...2021-05-1845 minLead Into ItCoffee Break with Keri Atkinson RE: Setting the Tone and Admitting Mistakes as a MomIt's time for a coffee break!Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day.**Happy Mother's Day!**During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 8: Leading as a Mom with Keri Atkinson, where she talks about how she saw how important it was to set the tone each day for her family and why it's important for her to admit to her kids when she makes mistakes. Listen to the full...2021-05-1103 minLead Into It35. Self-Leadership and Owning Your Authority with Marisa SantoroI'm so excited to have Marisa on the show again! This time, we talk about her new book, Own Your Authority: Follow Your Instincts, Radiate Confidence, and Communicate as a Leader People Trust. We also talk about what it means to own your authority, trust your gut and have self-leadership. Marisa is a former IT Executive on Wall Street who has over 21 years of corporate roles and leadership experience. She is the creator of The Gutsy Leadership System TM and founder of In Our Shoes TM, a professional development training and collaboration platform consisting of se...2021-05-0445 minLead Into ItCoffee Break with Marisa Santoro RE: Communicating with the Rule of ThreeIt's time for a coffee break!Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day.During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 15: Communicating with Intention with Marisa Santoro. In this part of the episode, Marisa explains how to effectively use the Rule of Three when communicating with intention. This is a great tool to use at work or in your relationships!**ANNOUNCEMENT** I'm excited to have Marisa on the show for a second...2021-04-2706 minLead Into It34. Health and Wellness as a Leader with Jenn TrepeckAs leaders or as high achieving individuals, our health and wellness is the foundation to reach our goals and to take care of others. On this week's episode, I talk with Jenn Trepeck, owner of Better Life Now, LLC and the host of the Salad With A Side Of Fries podcast. During our conversation, we talk about why health and wellness as a leader are important and what happens if we don’t make it a priority. Jenn also leaves you with tons of great tips that you can implement in your day-to-day life._______________________________________w...2021-04-2058 minLead Into ItCoffee Break with Becky Heyse RE: Giving and Receiving FeedbackIt's time for a coffee break!Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day.During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 6: Leadership and Self Awareness with Becky Heyse, where she talks about using Brene Brown's methodology when doing feedback as well as a time she decided not to give feedback.Listen to the full episode here._______________________________________www.leadintoit.co Reach out to Sara: hello@leadintoit.co ...2021-04-1310 minLead Into It33. Advocate Leadership with Carla BennettIn this episode, I sit down with Carla Bennett, an experienced leader who worked her way from the ground level up at a major domestic airline as well as a published author. We talk about how she came into leadership, what she learned from it, and her Advocate leadership style. This episode is perfect for those understanding what Advocate-style leadership means and how they can apply it themselves. _______________________________________www.leadintoit.co Reach out to Sara: hello@leadintoit.co Instagram: @leadintoitFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, kamryrosecreative@gmail.com ...2021-04-0647 minLead Into ItCoffee Break with Scott Miller RE: Listening to UnderstandIt's time for a coffee break!Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day.During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 12: Own your Mess with Scott Miller, where he talks about the importance of listening as a leader. Specifically, he goes into the difference between listening to respond and listening to understand.Listen to the entire episode here. Scott Miller is the Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership at FranklinCovey...2021-03-3007 minLead Into It32. Seven Ways to Lead with Andre YoungIn this episode, I sit down with Andre Young, speaker, author, trainer, and Founder of You Evolving Now, LLC, to talk about his experience as a leader and his book, 7 Ways to Lead. Our conversation is FULL of tangible tools to take with you as you lead your teams or in your day-to-day life. During our conversation, we talk about the common complaint, “Our leaders don’t know how to lead!” and work/life harmony and why it is important. Andre worked as a Mental Health Therapist for 19 years, played sports at every level from high school to profes...2021-03-2357 minLead Into ItCoffee Break with Brooke Brzozowske RE: Difficult ConversationsIt's time for a coffee break!Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day.During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 3 Leadership Coaching and Difficult Conversations with Brooke Brzozowske, where she talks about her experience with being an authentic leader and how she used this to embrace a difficult conversation she had as a leader. Listen to the entire episode here.Reach out to Brooke: Upuntilnowllc@gmail.com _______________________________________2021-03-1607 minLead Into It31. Changing Fear into Confidence with Melissa Chiranky BozichI firmly believe that leaders can exist in many different ways, not only with a manager or director title. Meet Melissa Chiranky-Bozich— Choreographer, Class studios instructor, former NBA dance, and NHL Ice Girl. Her mission is to share her love for dance with everyone in the world and make dance accessible for anyone, anywhere. During our conversation, we talk about her dance background, how she grew in confidence and self-awareness and how she strives to have everyone leave her dance classes with more confidence instead of fear. If you have ever been to one of Meli...2021-03-0947 minLead Into ItCoffee Break with Floyd Greco RE: Make It HappenIt's time for a coffee break!Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day.During this coffee break, I revisit Episode 4 with my grandfather’s, Floyd Greco, speech “Make It Happen.” The speech is read by my dad, Chris Greco. Floyd worked his way up from being an hourly worker to a senior executive at ALCOA and he was extremely passionate about leadership, encouraging everyone to “Make it Happen.” He passed in 1996 but his legacy to m...2021-03-0206 minLead Into It30. Stress-Free Leadership with Rhonda WilliamsIs it possible to be in a leadership role (or any role) and learn how to be stress-free? YES and Rhonda Williams, also known as the Stress-Free Leader, teaches us how!In this conversation, Rhonda and I talk about what she learned about stress and life and work priorities while in leadership roles and her simple method, called the 5 C's, to help overcome the stress in her role. Rhonda holds a double master’s degree in nursing and business administration and her professional experience includes senior executive roles as Chief Nursing Officer and Chie...2021-02-2351 minLead Into ItCoffee Break with Tim Scott RE: Selfless LeadershipIt's time for a coffee break! Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day.During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 17: Selfless Leadership with Tim Scott, where Tim talks about his leadership style before he embraced selfless (or servant) leadership and after with some examples.Listen to the entire episode here. Learn more about Tim here: www.timothywscott.com Purchase “The Table Maker” here: https://www.timothywscott.com/shop2021-02-1611 minLead Into It29. Authentic Leadership with Joe DelaneyIn this week’s episode, I talk with Joe Delaney, a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps with over 28 years of service. He currently leads the Marine Forces Pacific Information Environment (IE) Directorate. Don’t worry if you aren’t in the military or familiar with military terminology, this episode has something for all types of leaders. Joe talks about how he decided to become an officer in the Marines, what he learned from his mentors early in his career, how important it is to be an authentic leader and so much more!Joe was born in San...2021-02-0952 min