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Strong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt192. Beyond Recognition: The Power of Mattering at Work with Zach MercurioWhat if true recognition at work wasn’t about awards or bonuses, but about helping people feel they genuinely matter every single day? In this episode, Dr. Zach Mercurio joins Teri Schmidt to reveal why small, everyday interactions, not flashy programs, are the secret sauce behind thriving, high-performing teams. Together, they unpack the science of “mattering,” practical leadership skills you can use today, and why AI will never replace the power of human connection at work. Resources:Zach's website (with free resources, including a self-assessment)Connect with Zach on LinkedIn
2025-08-2045 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt191. Stop Avoiding It: The Hidden Cost of Skipping Hard ConversationsAvoiding difficult conversations, or softening them so much they lose their meaning, can damage trust, confuse your team, and hurt your credibility. In this episode, Teri shares a personal story of how avoiding inside a conversation backfired, and explores how leaders can break the cycle of avoidance with mindset shifts, clarity, and courage. If you've ever lost sleep over a difficult conversation, this one’s for you. ____________________________________________If you're tired of avoiding tough conversations or regretting how you handled them, the Courageous Conversations Leadership Sprint is for you. This four-week, small-group coaching experience starting in Oct...
2025-08-1309 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt185. Shifting Feedback from Threat to GrowthHave you ever received feedback that felt like a personal attack, even when you knew it shouldn’t be? In this episode, Teri Schmidt shares a vulnerable story from her own life and reveals why our brains react defensively when our ideas feel tied to our identity. Discover the neuroscience behind this reaction, learn powerful tools to create distance between who you are and what you believe, and hear how LEGO® Serious Play® can actually make feedback feel less threatening. Listen to unlock fresh strategies for transforming feedback from a source of stress into fuel for you...
2025-06-0408 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt182. Efficiency vs. Resilience with Tom GeraghtyEver wonder if squeezing every ounce of efficiency from your team could actually leave you vulnerable when the unexpected strikes? In this episode, Teri welcomes back Tom Geraghty for a candid look at the critical—and often overlooked—tension between efficiency and resilience. Together, they unpack why hyper-optimization can lead to burnout and brittleness, and share practical strategies for leaders to build adaptability into their teams without sacrificing results. Resources:Tom's website: https://psychsafety.co.ukSign up for Tom's newsletter: https://psychsafety.co.uk/newsletterConnect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.lin...
2025-05-1436 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt180. Leading Through the Tension: Creating High-Performing Diverse Teams with Henrik Bresman Building a diverse team doesn't automatically lead to better performance — and without the right environment, it can even create new challenges. In this episode, Teri is joined again by leadership and team performance expert Henrik Bresman to explore why psychological safety is the key to unlocking the true potential of diverse teams. We’ll also discuss practical steps leaders can take to foster belonging, innovation, and resilience in today’s uncertain environments. Resources:Episode 174: Teams in Transition with Henrik BresmanX-Teams: How to build teams that lead, innovate, and succeedX360 and XChange simulationProfessor Bresman's...
2025-04-3035 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt175. Leading Remote Teams: Compassion with ResultsAre you finding it tough to lead remote teams with both compassion and efficiency? In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, Teri Schmidt dives into the challenges leaders face in remote and hybrid environments, discussing the balance between driving results and maintaining empathetic connections. Explore the neuroscience that influences our approach to leadership and gather actionable strategies to enhance team cohesion from afar. Get tips to make meaningful connections while fostering productivity, leaving your team engaged and thriving!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support f...
2025-03-2614 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt174. Teams in Transition with Henrik BresmanAre you ready to discover the secrets behind successful team dynamics in a world where traditional structures are rapidly evolving? In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, Teri Schmidt talks with INSEAD Professor Henrik Bresman to explore the concept of X Teams and how embracing external engagement is crucial for high-performing teams amidst these transitions. Professor Bresman highlights how leaders can create a balanced environment of internal cohesion and external exploration to adapt and thrive. Listen for insights that blend research, practicality, and innovative strategies to help you navigate the complexities of modern tea...
2025-03-1941 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt172. Is Your Brain Blocking your Leadership Growth? with Ursula PottingaDo you feel stuck in your efforts to make positive changes in your leadership? Your brain's drive to save energy may be to blame. Join Teri Schmidt and Ursula Pottinga as they discuss how your brain can get in the way of change and what to do about it.Resources:Ursula's LinkedInBE Above LeadershipProfound Growth (Ursula's website and podcast)Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call wi...
2025-02-1942 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri SchmidtSeason Kickoff: Walking the tightrope as a compassionate, driven leaderLeading in a way that meets the demands for fast results at the same time as you develop those around you is not easy. In this episode, host Teri Schmidt kicks off the new season in which she will be diving into the paradoxes of strong leadership and how to balance achieving results with genuinely caring for your team. From dealing with a stifling workload and disconnection to mastering delegation and difficult conversations, this season will deliver with insights that dig deeper than your average leadership tips. Join us for a journey to becoming the su...
2025-02-1209 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt169. The Power of Contemplative Leadership with Patrick BolandEver wondered how you can lead with both strength and compassion in an unpredictable world? In one of Teri's favorite conversations of the podcast, she chatted with Patrick Boland, a leadership consultant who’s blending ancient wisdom, scientific research, and the work of contemplative leader, Richard Rohr. We're breaking down the power of contemplative leadership—perfect for those compassionate, driven leaders feeling the weight of today's complexities.Key Takeaways:Challenge the Narrative of Control: Discover why questioning our inherent desire for control can lead to more effective and meaningful leadership, movin...
2024-12-0451 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri SchmidtA leadership tip for your Thanksgiving meal (AND a chance to win a free, award-winning book!)If you're in the US, Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful for you!We want to hear from you AND we'll reward you for it. Listen for the details and a tip to make this year's Thanksgiving dinner conversation go a little more smoothly.Remember, send your email to teri@strongleadersserve.com with the subject line "Workplace Listening."Resources:Episode 137: The Most Important Collaboration Skill for Work & LifeOscar Trimboli's websiteOscar's podcast: Deep ListeningConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri he...
2024-11-2702 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt167. Why Leaders Need Community: Teri in the HotseatLeadership can be isolating...but it doesn't need to be.In this behind-the-scenes episode of Strong Leaders Serve, Teri shares her top piece of advice for leaders: stop trying to do it all alone.Lauren and Teri also discuss the origin story of Strong Leaders Serve's definition of leadership, common misconceptions that Teri sees among leaders, and the value of community in helping leaders thrive. Discover how meaningful connections are crucial for resilience, growth, and adaptability in leadership. And don't miss the special announcement about the launch of Leadership Thought Partners, a group...
2024-11-1334 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt166. Empathetic Leadership in a Global Workforce with Tammy KlotzEver wondered how to lead a globally distributed team with empathy and grace?In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, Teri Schmidt chats with Tammy Klotz about her incredible journey from overcoming resistance as a leader to transforming underperforming teams across different time zones. Tammy shares her impactful stories, actionable insights, and even dives into how being a single mom shaped her leadership style. Tune in to explore the human-centered approach that can elevate your leadership game and create meaningful connections.(0:00) - Welcoming Tammy.(0:12) - What led you to write "Leading With Empathy and Grace"?(2:40...
2024-11-0631 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt164. The Business Benefits of Spiritual Intelligence with Yosi AmramSkeptical about how spiritual intelligence can really benefit business? In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, Teri Schmidt chats with Yosi Amram about the power of spiritual intelligence—an ability to embody virtues like gratitude, trust, and purpose—in leadership. Discover how higher spiritual intelligence in leaders correlates with better team morale, lower turnover, and improved financial results. Yosi shares his transformational journey from high-stress corporate life to becoming a leader in spiritual intelligence, offering insights that can elevate your personal and professional life. Resources:Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to I...
2024-10-1643 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt161. Navigating the Empathy Dilemma with Maria RossDo you sometimes feel like the empathy at work pendulum has swung too far in one direction? Like people are starting to take advantage of caring leaders?Today's guest, Maria Ross, addresses that feeling head on in her upcoming book, The Empathy Dilemma: How Successful Leaders Balance Performance, People, and Personal Boundaries. In our conversation, she'll unpack the five foundational pillars of empathetic leadership that she identified through extensive research and interviews. We'll discuss how empathy goes beyond being nice—how it's a powerful tool that can enhance performance, boost innovation, and improve over...
2024-08-2143 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri SchmidtLeading Your Team to be a Force for GoodSomething a little different this week: We're sharing an episode of the Thrive in the Workplace and Become a Force for Good podcast in which Teri has a rich conversation with Charlotte Stebbing-Mills that includes:How Teri's childhood led her to believe in the power of leadership coachingHow leaders can develop the collaboration skills of their teams while doing good for the greater communityWhat makes the transition into people leadership so difficult and what to doHow to engage all generations in the workforceWhy strong leaders should serve and how that differs from rescuing and being nice all of t...
2024-08-0750 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt160. The Efficiency of Humble Leadership with Urs KoenigDo you have a natural affinity for humble leadership but worry that it is less efficient than command and control? This week Teri Schmidt chats with Urs Koenig about how radical humility leads to more effective AND more efficient teams and organizations. Urs shares eye-opening insights from his diverse experiences, from military peacekeeping to executive coaching. They dive into actionable strategies, like building a "leadership factory" within your team and the surprising business benefits of prioritizing relationships, especially in a remote work setup.Resources:Radical Humility: Be a Badass Leader AND a Good HumanUrs's...
2024-07-2439 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt153. Are you a D.I.N.O. (delegator in name only)?What makes delegation one of the most challenging skills for new (and, if we're honest, experienced) leaders? Why are we, as leaders, so reluctant to give up control, leading us to be D.I.N.O.s?It may not be what you think. Using a few illustrative stories, Teri explores the difficulties associated with delegation and offers strategies you can try today to develop this skill that has the power to improve not only your team's efficiency, but also their (and your) wellbeing.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.li...
2024-02-0710 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt152. What do you need to stop doing in your leadership?What deserves a "why" in your leadership today?In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, host Teri Schmidt explores the concept of intention in leadership through a thought-provoking story about a former corporate rockstar, Jill, and her post-illness career struggles. Teri delves into the inertia that often keeps leaders and team members from challenging the status quo, emphasizing the importance of identifying and combatting unhelpful workplace patterns. The episode challenges listeners to consider what they need to stop in order to create a more intentional and effective work environment. Join us as we na...
2024-01-2409 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri SchmidtSomething a little different this week to get you ready for Q4Can you believe it's almost Q4?Are you struggling to create connections with your team in hybrid or remote environments?Are you planning Q4/end-of-year/holiday gatherings and want them to be both meaningful and impactful to your business?I want to direct you to one of my favorite podcasts, The Empathy Edge with Maria Ross. This week, she released an episode with our conversation aimed at supporting you through these challenges.Listen here: https://theempathyedge.com/teri-schmidt-empathy-infused-team-building-for-lasting-impact/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/
2023-09-1301 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt135. From Authority to Influence: Why "Because I Said So" Doesn't Work in LeadershipGetting people to do what you want is hard work.You'd think that some positional authority would make it easier right? As a manager, shouldn't you be able to get your team members to take ownership of their work? Or more easily align with your peers?In this episode, Teri shares her reflections on positional authority, extrinsic vs. intrinsic motivation, and how she's seen leaders effectively influence their teams to create lasting positive impact.The approach she shares is effective with all types of relationships (peer, leader, managing up) and is a...
2023-09-0609 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt132. Reset Your LeadershipDo you love a fresh start?As many of us in the northern hemisphere begin a new school year, we have a great opportunity to reflect on and reset our leadership and our team's direction so that we can finish the year strong.In this solo episode, I share a simple exercise that has helped me reduce stress, prioritize better, align my leadership, and focus as a team.If you want to talk through how this might work for you or your team, I'd love to talk with you. Reach out on LinkedIn o...
2023-08-1611 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt118. Together Women Rise: Communities Creating Change with Barb Collins and Beverley Francis-Gibson"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world - it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret MeadDo you doubt your power to make positive change in your workplace or community? Then you need to listen to this episode.Barb Collins, a visionary leader and co-founder of Together Women Rise, has dedicated two decades to empowering women and girls across the globe. Barb's passion for change was ignited during her life-changing trip to Tanzania, where she was inspired by the resilience and determination of local women. Alongside h...
2023-04-2640 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt109. Rethinking Leadership with Carol Sanford: Rediscovering Our Ability to Think for OurselvesDiscover a new way of leadership that is:Not about delegation, but about building capability Not about moving people toward externally-defined objectives, but about nurturing the environment in which they develop their potentialNot about motivating people with goals, but about connecting them to a larger customer-focused purposeOur guest, Carol Sanford is a bestselling and award winning business educator, event producer, podcaster and author. For four decades, she has worked with great leaders of successful businesses such as Google, Dupont, Intel, PNG and Seventh Generation, educating them to develop people and ensure a continuous stream of i...
2023-02-1540 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt108. Handling Conflict with Confidence with Carol Bowser, JDLeaders, stop avoiding conflict and learn to transform it into growth.In this episode with Carol Bowser, you will learn:How and why should leaders prepare for and facilitate difficult conversations?How can leaders create equitable participation in meetings, especially when having difficult team conversations?What is the root cause of most workplace conflict?🔹Get the Show Notes for exclusive episode insights and resources here.🔹Get the Bonus Clip for How to Spot and Address Conflict in a Remote Work Environment here.
2023-02-0823 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt107. New Leadership Role? Reduce Overwhelm by Doing this FirstWith the joy and potential of a new leadership role comes the overwhelming task of motivating and inspiring others while navigating the unknown; a journey made easier with the guidance of Stronger to Serve's two steps for establishing trust and crafting your unique leadership voice.Get the Show Notes for exclusive episode insights and bonus resources here.Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coachingSet up an intro call...
2023-02-0116 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt106. Psychological Safety Demystified with Stephan WiednerHave you heard a lot of about psychological safety but are a little unsure of how to get started with your team? Stephan Wiedner, a leader in building psychological safety in the workplace, joins us to discuss its definition, importance, and how to practice it so that through our leadership we can create a work environment where everyone feels safe to bring their best selves to the table.Get the Show Notes for exclusive episode insights and a bonus clip here.Connect on LinkedIn: https...
2023-01-2525 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt105. 3 Keys to Creating Meaningful Work with Tamara MylesYou know that it's important to create meaningful work, but how do you do that in today's economy?Researcher and expert consultant and speaker, Tamara Myles and host Teri Schmidt answer that question.In this episode, you will learn the following:Unlocking Potential Through Meaningful Work: Discover the role of leaders in enabling meaningful work and how to unlock potential in employees.The Three C’s of Meaningful Work: Learn the three C's of meaningful work - Contribution, Community, and Challenge - and how to cultivate them in your workplace.Ge...
2023-01-1849 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt104. A New Perspective on Emotional Intelligence with Farah HarrisIn an effort to help her clients at work, Farah Harris discovers the masking and code switching that black women do to survive in predominantly white workplaces takes a toll on their personal relationships. Farah Harris is the author of The Color of Emotional Intelligence and the founder of Working Well Daily, a wellness and mental health company. She is a certified EQ practitioner and a mental health therapist.In this episode, you will learn the following:How do marginalized groups use emotional intelligence differently than those in the majority?What are t...
2023-01-1142 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt103. Rejuvenate Your LeadershipIt's time for rejuvenation. We know the holidays and end of year are packed with projects to wrap up, holiday parties to attend, gifts to buy, cards to write, and much more.But if you don't make time to rejuvenate your leadership, you won't be ready to reach your potential as the leader who creates more just and compassionate workplaces and communities in 2023.Don't worry, we have three steps to make it easy. In this episode, you will learn the following:1. The importance of taking time to rejuvenate in order to...
2022-12-1513 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt102. Exhausted? Try this one question to energize yourself & your teamThis time of year can get crazy. To be honest, I'm exhausted and guessing you may be too.Especially as a leader, operating in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world, the end-of-year holiday season can be overwhelming.So we're keeping this episode short, and I'm giving you just one simple but impactful practice you can adopt today to re-energize yourself and your team.Resources referencedEpisode 61: Leading on Empty Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/
2022-12-0707 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt101. Is Strong Leaders Serve for You?As we transition from Moms that Lead to Strong Leaders Serve, today's episode is to help you decide if this is the right podcast and community for you.Using Simon Sinek's Golden Circle, you'll learn about our vision and values so that you can determine if you'd like to join us.Shortcut: If you answer yes to the following questions, there's a good chance you'll want to stick around:Are you looking to build and lead a highly motivated, high-performing team where individuals are as concerned about each other's success, wellbeing, and g...
2022-11-3015 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt100. Are you the leader we need? Part 2I know you are.You have an insatiable hunger to make a positive difference in others' lives through the way you lead You crave experiences that help your team members develop into leaders themselvesYou want to do the first two in a way that enhances your well-being instead of causing you burnoutTo support your sustainability in this critical leadership space, in this episode, we'll cover the last two of the four primary needs of followers (according to Gallup's research): compassion and hope.You'll learn from our past guests:How to lead w...
2022-11-0920 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt99. Are you the leader we need? Part 1I think you are.See, the style of leadership that will endure is one that we as moms know well. It is one that uses influence to help others develop into the best version of themselves. One that sets clear direction, provides hope, and leads to the flourishing of individuals, organizations and communities.It's otherwise known as Servant Leadership.To support your sustainability in this critical leadership space, in this episode, we'll cover two of the four primary needs of followers (according to Gallup's research): trust and stability.You'll learn from...
2022-11-0222 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt98. Keys to Recruiting, Leading, and Retaining High Performance Teams with Shelli WarrenOne of the most difficult responsibilities of a leader, particularly in today's economy, is building and leading a team. But if you've ever made a bad hiring decision, you know the headaches you can save via an effective recruiting and onboarding process.Whether you’re a manager within a large organization or a business owner looking to grow your business, if you want to level up your recruiting, onboarding, leading ,and retaining of a team that can accelerate your goal achievement, this podcast is for you.In this episode you'll learn:Tips for repeatable proc...
2022-10-2647 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt97. Keys to Leadership at a Brewery (& Everywhere Else Too): Clarity, Recognition, and Grit with Inez RibustelloOur guest for this episode, Inez Ribustello, provides a unique perspective from an industry that we haven't yet talked about and she has an incredible story of passion, tragedy, and grit to share with us. But in the end, you'll see the leadership lessons that she has to share are not just applicable in the food and beverage industry. They apply to any leadership experience in which you are engaged. About InezInez Ribustello got her start in the world of food and wine after moving to New York City from her...
2022-10-1928 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt96. Others Over Self® Leadership with Shelly RoodAre you a leader who cares about serving others, especially those who have served your country?With our guest, Shelly Rood, we begin by talking about how to honor and work most effectively with those who sacrifice so much for us, those who serve in our armed forces. Hint: It goes way beyond (but doesn't take much more effort than) saying "thank you for your service." We talk about the different military cultures and the values that make former military members stellar employees. If you lead someone who served you'll leave with new leadership insights.
2022-10-1253 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt95. Leadership Lessons Learned From Running with Beth BakerYes, even if you hate running...you need to listen.Our guest, Beth Baker, is the kind of person that can energize you and brighten your day just by listening to her. Her personality and her laugh are infectious. She has built a magnetic community and business around an activity that a good portion of our population hates to do…run. Beth is a certified running coach that knows how bad running sucks…until it doesn’t. After overcoming her own fear of running, she’s gone on to personally coach 2500 non-runners to run distan...
2022-09-2842 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt94. Leadership Lessons Learned as a Co-Parent with Carolyn BatyskeDo you realize what a rich leadership development program you're part of as a mom? In this episode, Carolyn Batyske, co-founder of Tiny Organics, shares the leadership lessons she's learned from being part of a blended family. From effective teaming, to dealing with imposter syndrome, to recognizing and utilizing everyone's diverse strengths, to the critical importance of effective communication, Carolyn shares the transformative leadership skills that have developed her into the successful leader and step-mom that she is today.About Carolyn:Carolyn has over a decade of experience as a su...
2022-09-2130 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt93. How to Become a Heart-Centered Leader with Christina MattisonThe fact is that, especially in current times, leaders will not be successful unless they possess a good amount of emotional intelligence. When you're on a team with an emotionally intelligent leader, it has a positive effect not only on your well-being, but also on the team's performance.Luckily, as parents, we have many opportunities to develop and practice emotional intelligence.Our guest today, Christina Mattison, supports women leaders in a place where we don't typically think of emotional intelligence being developed, the military. During our conversation, she shares her story, the benefits of...
2022-09-1441 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt92. How to Cultivate Confidence with Kimberly SpencerTeams cannot flourish and perform to their capability unless team members are confident. But faking it until you make it will not work. Confidence must be cultivated. Our guest, Kimberly Spencer, lays out practical steps for leaders to cultivate this confidence within their teams (and within themselves and their families).About KimberlyKimberly Spencer is an award-winning high-performance, trauma-informed coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com, helping visionary leaders transform their self-limiting stories, build their empire, stand out fearlessly, and make the income and the imp...
2022-09-0740 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt91. Building a Culture of Respect & Abundance with Gauri ManglikAs a leader, building a team culture is one of the easiest tasks out there…in fact, it happens whether you do anything or not. By contrast, building a culture that helps your team to flourish and succeed is one of the most difficult tasks you'll face. Our guest today, the very successful Gauri Manglik, has a unique perspective on building culture. Not only does she lead a fast growing startup she cofounded, Instrumentl, but she also interacts with over 2000 nonprofits that her company serves. In this conversation, she shares what she's learned from these experiences, including the imp...
2022-08-3132 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt90. Leading Through Grief with Laura JackHave you experienced the loss of hopes dreams or expectations recently? Or do you lead someone who has? Then you're leading through grief.In our culture of toxic positivity, we try to ignore or "at least" these feelings away. You're sad that you didn't get a promotion? "At least you have a job." We may feel ill-equipped to support people through this grief, so we resort to platitudes like "I'm sorry for your loss."This leads to disconnection and isolation, the exact opposite of what the griever needs.Our guest today, Inter...
2022-08-2447 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt89. Leading Your Teens Through Mental Health Challenges with Christy KeatingAs leaders, one of the most important places we can apply our leadership skills is in our homes. And with our teens and tweens in the middle of a mental health crisis, honing our leadership skills to support them is a necessity. Parenting coach, CEO of the Heartful Parent, and licensed attorney Christy Keating is back with us to share some practical tips about how we can best lead the teens and tweens in our lives through this challenging time.About Christy: Christy Keating is the founder and CEO of The Heartful Pa...
2022-08-1739 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri SchmidtIntroducing Season 3 of Moms that LeadWelcome to Season 3 of the Moms that Lead podcast! If you're a long-time listener, you know that we believe that our leadership journeys cycle through three phases, Ground, Grow and Give. The Ground phase is about helping you to recognize and own your leadership strengths…the outcome of that phase is clarity. And the second phase is the Grow phase, where you hone those strengths, with the outcome being greater confidence. We've lived in those two phases for most of the episodes of seasons 1 and 2. So for season 3, we're going to spend most of our time in...
2022-08-1702 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt88. The Best Leadership Lessons of Season 2We asked the 25 leadership and wellbeing experts who were guests on this season the following question: What is the one leadership lesson you feel most passionate about passing on to your kids or those you lead?Then, we put all their answers together in one episode for you! Enjoy!Thank you for a great Season 2 and we'll see you in mid-August for the kickoff of Season 3!Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.c...
2022-06-2934 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt87. How to Lead With Your Kids In Your Community with MiaLisa MillaresHave you ever wondered how you can work together with your kids to advocate for a kinder, more just community? Today, we're talking with Mia Millares, the executive director of Doing Good Together about just that. Listen to learn how you can give voice to causes you care about, help those in need in your community, increase your community wellbeing AND connect with your kids all at the same time.About MiaLisaMiaLisa Millares joined DGT in October 2021 as the new Executive Director with 10 years of leadership experience at two Min...
2022-06-2232 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt86. How to Avoid Working Mom Burnout with Dr. Jacqueline KerrWorking mom burnout is a critical threat to the flourishing of our families, communities, and workplaces.Our guest today, Dr. Jacqueline Kerr, is committed to ensuring that working moms can thrive, not just because of the individual choices they make about their own wellbeing, but also because our workplaces and communities have changed in ways that make that thriving more feasible. Jacqueline's recent TedX talk, How to Stop Burnout Before it Starts, has already helped women recognize the early signs of burnout and, in the words of one commenter, "allowed women to feel seen for th...
2022-06-1553 minStrong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt85. Leading Through Maternity Leave with Lori Mihalich-LevinWelcoming a child into our family turns our world upside down. It can be a lonely and very challenging time. Our guest today, Lori Mihalich-Levin, talks about how the birth of her two sons turned her world upside down and left her in a spiral of both chaos and beauty. She searched for support for getting through this time, but could not find any…so she created them. Working with thousands of working caregivers and those who employ them, she makes this transitional time one that enables leaders to not just survive, but to grow, thrive...
2022-06-0837 min