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Strong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt

Teri Schmidt | Leadership Coaching & Teambuilding | Creating More Just & Compassionate Workplaces Through Leadershipstrongleadersserve.buzzsprout.com

The leadership podcast for people who are in leadership not for the status and power, but instead to use that status and power to turn potential into performance for positive change.

Hosted by Teri Schmidt, Leadership Coach & CEO of Strong Leaders Serve. 

Each week we focus on supporting leaders who are dealing with the overwhelming realities of transitioning into and operating in roles where their success isn't just defined by their performance, but by the performance of their team.  

Roles where they are responsible for building trust, promoting psychological safety, conflict management, taking care of their team member's wellbeing, motivating other humans, and managing up, all while trying to GET THINGS DONE.  

Through solo episodes with focused and relevant leadership tips and inspirational interviews with seasoned leaders and experts, we help leaders get past their overwhelm to careers of courageous impact.  

Listeners hone their skills in making their workplaces more compassionate and just through their leadership.

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Episodes

19. You ARE leaving a leadership legacy. Is it the one you want?

Seriously??? We're talking about something as far off as leaving a leadership legacy in the middle of multiple crises? Yes! Taking specific action to shape the legacy that you're leaving as a leader has never been more important. Together with identifying your purpose and crafting your leadership vision, shaping your leadership legacy can bring great meaning to moments even in difficult times. But acknowledging that we are in the middle of an especially time for leading moms, the challenge that ...

Sep 30, 202011 min

18. How to Motivate Others by Starting with Yourself: Inspiration Episode with Shawn Overcast of GothamCulture

One of the toughest parts of a leader's job, regardless of whether you're leading in a corporation, in the community or at home, is to motivate and develop the people on a team toward a common goal. In this episode we learn from experienced leader Shawn Overcast that it all starts with self-leadership. Shawn shares inspirational stories and practical strategies for helping those you lead to excel beyond their expectations by starting with your own self-reflection. We discuss the application of t...

Sep 23, 202040 min

17. Tired of REACTING Instead of LEADING? Craft Your Leadership Vision!

Does this season (and year) have you feeling like you're continually reacting to a new crisis, news story, new way to school or other difficult situation? You're not alone. But there is a way to react less and lead more: by crafting your leadership vision. In this episode we share a simple 3-part exercise that will help you to be more intentional and focused as you lead at work, at home and in the community. Links shared: Sign up for the Kindness Marathon Challenge! Connect with us! IG: @wearemo...

Sep 16, 202016 min

16. Longing for More Meaning in Your Life?

With school year activities getting started again are you nervous about getting stuck on the hamster wheel of meaningless busy-ness again? Do you crave more meaning in your leadership and life? We've got the answer for you. First, start with the episodes we've done on finding your purpose and using it to prioritize your life. Then, come back and discover a surefire way to add more meaning to your family's life and leadership: family volunteering. We'll discuss the challenges you may encounter an...

Sep 09, 202017 min

15. A Secret Ingredient to Conquer a New Habit: Inspiration Episode with Gabrielle Baumeyer of Reason2Race

In this episode we're building on last week's tips on motivation by speaking with accomplished business owner, community advocate and athlete, Gabrielle Baumeyer. Gabrielle and I cover many leadership development topics such how to help those you lead (including your kids) become leaders themselves, how to view your life as an opportunity to make positive change and why moms need to stop "shoulding on themselves." But the focus of our conversation and the many inspirational stories she shares ce...

Sep 02, 202038 min

14. Finding Motivation During Difficult Times

If you, like me, have been feeling blah lately, this episode's for you. Motivation is tricky, especially in challenging times. The temptation to stay in bed a little longer or lounge around all day is strong. But that will not help you to be the leader you were created to be...the leader that your community likely needs more now than ever. So, in this episode we share 4 simple practices that can get you past the blahs and developing, leading and making a positive difference in the life of your f...

Aug 26, 202015 min

13. 3 Tips for Leading with Grace Through a New School Year Start

The 2020 school year is getting off to a start like no other. Usually, August is a time to fill up fall calendars, buy school supplies, sign up for new clubs and sports. But this year, we're choosing between virtual and in-person learning, making sure the kids have masks and waiting to hear about how activities and schedules might play out. How do we continue to lead with grace through this? This episode is for anyone who needs to lead others through a new beginning with a lot of uncertainty ahe...

Aug 19, 202014 min

12. Getting Past Female Fitness LIES to Become a STRONGER Leader with Lauri Mazeikas, The Ms.Fit Mom

In this episode, we're building on last week's conversation about starting small with habits to become a healthy leader by speaking to an actual expert in women's fitness, Lauri Mazeikas, the Ms.FitMom. You know by now that I believe that fitness plays a critical role in our ability to lead and that fitness challenges during the grow phase of you're leadership development not only reinforce prioritization and time management habits but also result in the confidence that you'll need to lead to yo...

Aug 12, 202042 min

11. 5 Minutes a Day to Become a Healthier Leader

Without a focus on your whole health, you will never have the impact as a leader that you were created to have. But staying consistent with healthy habits can be challenging for busy leaders. Fitness goals, mental health routines and spiritual practices often get de-prioritized. That's why in this introductory episode we talk about you can ground your habits in your purpose and how you can start small to succeed. Not only will this give you a little bit of sense of control in this crazy time, bu...

Aug 05, 202011 min

10. Leadership Lessons From an 11-Year Old

From the mouths of babes... To celebrate our 10th episode, I brought on my 11 year old daughter to hear what untainted wisdom she had for us as moms that lead. Not only that, but she gives you a little bit of an unfiltered behind the scenes look into the production of the Moms that Lead podcast…I knew it was risky bringing her on. Stay tuned for her three leadership lessons with a little bit of additional commentary and reflection by me. I learned a lot listening to her and I hope you will to. C...

Jul 29, 202012 min

9. Finding Your Voice at a Time When Everyone Has a (Strong) Opinion

Do you wish you had more confidence when sharing your voice? Do you have trouble speaking up in meetings or with particular groups of people when you're leading? Do you struggle with knowing when it's important to share your voice and when it might be better to stay quiet? In this episode, we take on the challenges that are keeping you from leading with confidence and influencing others with your unique thoughts, ideas, and opinions. You'll leave with tips to overcome those challenges with a min...

Jul 22, 202025 min

8. Four Steps to Harness the Power of Prioritization...Even in Uncertain Times

Even in uncertain times (maybe even more so during uncertain times), prioritization and habits are powerful tools for your sanity and growth as a Mom that Leads. In today's episode we talk about four steps you can take today to ensure that you gain some control over your time and live each day with purpose instead of going through the motions...even if, during difficult times, living with purpose simply means just "doing the next right thing." Links shared: Reset with Purpose Minicourse (short v...

Jul 15, 202019 min

7. Connection in a Time of Distance: Inspiration Episode with Sarah Aadland of Doing Good Together™

Are you feeling disconnected in this time of social distancing? Wondering how you can lead and connect with your family and community in this crazy time? This episode is for you! I've heard it said that crisis builds community. And I've definitely seen that happen in recent local natural disasters, like Hurricane Harvey here in Houston. But here's the thing: crisis can only build community if people step out as leaders who strive to put others' needs before their own. If, like in the Give phase ...

Jul 08, 202044 min

6. Two Key Ingredients for Building Trust with those You Lead

A leader who does not inspire trust will not succeed. Learning to connect with others in a way that builds trusting relationships is a critical part of leadership development, especially during times of crisis. Take action to build greater trust with those you lead by implementing the practical solutions in this episode. Connect with us and let me know what trust-building tactic you're working on this week. Send me a message on IG or Facebook. Your message will help me to make sure you get the r...

Jul 01, 202015 min

5. Where are YOU on the leadership journey? Introducing Ground, Grow, Give

Where are you on your leadership journey? Your answer will determine the best place for you to spend your leadership development effort and which Moms that Lead episodes are best for you at this time. In this episode, we introduce our leadership development path, intended to transform chaos, lack of confidence, and lack of fulfillment into calm, clarity, confidence, and connection to help you lead in business and life. Connect with us and let me know what you need the most help with on your lead...

Jun 24, 202013 min

4. Is the Quest to Find your Purpose Nonsense?

Are you tired of hearing coaches talk to you about finding your purpose and living a purpose-driven life? Do those terms even mean anything anymore or is it just a bunch of leadership development fluff? If I'm honest, I even sometimes cringe when I hear the words and I had to think long and hard about using them on our website. It's time to dig-in and see what the words actually mean. In this episode we dig into what it means to "find your purpose." We also discuss why at this time (summer 2020)...

Jun 17, 202018 min

3. Why the World Needs YOU to Lead

Are you questioning if you're meant to be a leader? This episode may be your wake-up call. Leadership is about way more than position or title. The good news is that moms are uniquely qualified to lead and spread the courage and compassion that the world so desperately needs. In this episode we dig into how everyone has the responsibility to lead and why moms have an advantage. We also discuss some next steps for your leadership development, including practical steps for gaining clarity on your ...

Jun 10, 202010 min

2. Five Tips for Ditching Mom Guilt

Ahh, mom guilt...we've all experienced it and it's often robbed us of our joy, sleep, and potential. But is it really guilt? In this episode, we're tackling this feeling that doesn't deserve it's controlling place in our lives. After digging into what mom guilt really is, we talk through tips that can help minimize its place in your life so that you can lead more effectively. Thank you to our sponsor, Spark Crates ! Looking for a new way to connect with your kids? Spark Crates delivers a night o...

Jun 03, 202017 min

1. Is Moms that Lead for You?

Welcome to the Moms that Lead Podcast! I'm grateful that you're here. If you're looking to live your life with intention and grow the impact that you can have at work, at home, and in your community, this podcast is for you. We know that moms have a unique ability to lead and spread the courage and compassion that our world needs. We are committed to providing practical leadership development tips, inspiration, and motivation to maximize the impact you can have as a leader and as a mom. I'm Teri...

Jun 03, 202011 min
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