Leaders across the globe are grappling with how to build and protect organizational culture in a hybrid work environment, some for the first time. In our first Ask the Leadership Expert episode, Cherie Canning of Luminate Leadership shares inspiration and practical leadership advice for how we can operate effectively in this "new normal." Have a leadership question that you'd like answered? Submit it at https://momsthatlead.com/questions and we'll answer it on a future episode. Connect with us o...
Jun 16, 2021•39 min
As COVID cases begin to decline in the US, we may just want to rush to "get back to normal." But if we're going to grow as leaders, we can't just move on. Only through reflection will we gain the leadership wisdom that will make us stronger. Join us to celebrate our 1 Year Anniversary and to kick off our series on how we, as leaders and as moms, can grow stronger from the challenges of the past 18 months so that we can approach and overcome future challenges with our uniquely powerful style of l...
Jun 10, 2021•7 min
This week we're continuing with the highlight reel from Season 1. This is your chance to remember and reflect on some of the most impactful leadership wisdom shared by our guests. Part 2 is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and practical leadership and parenting advice from our guests. Reminder: Submit your leadership questions/challenges for our Ask the Leadership Expert episodes of Season 2: https://momsthatlead.com/questions . Or follow Moms that Lead on LinkedIn and respond to our polls! See ...
May 06, 2021•41 min
We need you to lead. But we could all use some inspiration from time to time. Get the leadership inspiration you need in this highlight reel of Season 1! Reminder: Submit your leadership questions/challenges for our Ask the Leadership Expert episodes of Season 2: https://momsthatlead.com/questions . Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/ Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coaching Set up an intro call with Teri: https://cale...
Apr 29, 2021•13 min
We're introducing a new format into Season 2 and it's all about YOU! Listen to the episode to learn more details about how you can gain new perspectives and ideas for your unique challenges and adventures as a leading mom and then go to https://momsthatlead.com/questions to submit your questions! Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/ Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coaching Set up an intro call with Teri: https://calendl...
Apr 14, 2021•4 min
As leaders (and as moms) one topic skill that we use every single day is motivation. Whether you're looking for new ways to motivate yourself or striving to motivate someone on your team, these three questions will help to move you forward. Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/ Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coaching Set up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall...
Mar 31, 2021•8 min
If you're looking for a dose of practical positivity to boost your leadership, this episode is for you. Joy can be elusive in leadership, especially during the difficult times we've endured over the last year. Our guest has solutions. Leadership expert Cherie Canning, not only exudes joy, but she also shares stories and practical tips for being a mindful, authentic, and inspiring leader even during the hardest of times. Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/ Get 1-on-1 ...
Mar 24, 2021•50 min
Companies spend a fortune on leadership development; and rightfully so, as good leaders make successful organizations. But did you know that some of the most important leadership skills (emotional intelligence, courage, collaboration) are forged in the experiences of being a parent? And that research backs this up? Our guest today, Amy Henderson, one of our nation’s leading voices on the critical role of parenting and caregiving in developing the future of work. Our conversation left me encourag...
Mar 17, 2021•47 min
Leadership can be lonely, especially for moms. But it doesn't have to be. Our guests today are on a mission to help female leaders feel connected and supported. Through their newly released book, Upward: Leadership Lessons for Women on the Rise , they have provided a forum for women to connect, learn and be inspired to play big and be the leaders they were created to be. Links shared: Upward: Leadership Lessons for Women on the Rise Connect with Bridgett Connect with Simone If you want to join t...
Mar 10, 2021•33 min
The time for courage is now. Our communities need the unique combination of leadership skills and style that only we can offer. We've talked about courage before, but in this episode you'll get to see it in action and discover the keys to courageous leadership that you can start practicing right away. You'll get to hear from Ashley Byers, as she shares her story of how she discovered courage from her journey as a young single mom to a happily married working woman who regularly challenges hersel...
Mar 03, 2021•37 min
Skill-isode = A short bonus episode with practical tips for a skill related to the topic of the week's main episode. Active listening doesn't have to be annoying. Yes, I know you've probably all experienced a leader who came back from an Emotional Intelligence training program and started paraphrasing everything that you said right back at you to show they were listening. But that is NOT active listening...it's just annoying. Active listening is about staying curious while you're listening to so...
Feb 26, 2021•8 min
Of all the skills that moms excel in, we think Emotional Intelligence is at the top of the list. This is definitely something to celebrate. Research shows that Emotional Intelligence is one of the most valued skills of leaders and leads to more effective teamwork, creativity and decision-making. Not only that, but it's particularly important for leading during challenging times…whether that be a global pandemic or just family havoc caused by an Arctic Blast hitting Houston. In this episode we'll...
Feb 24, 2021•21 min
Are you feeling frustrated, stuck, and ineffective as a leader? Are you faced with team members who just will not perform as they need to in order for your team to succeed? We have good news for you. Many of the skills and instincts you need to improve performance are already in your toolkit. You've already practiced them with your kids. You just need a bit of refocusing and reflection. That's what this episode is intended to do for you. It will guide you through a quick leadership needs assessm...
Feb 10, 2021•15 min
Team development is a superpower of many moms, for good reason. In this short episode we focus on 3 leadership lessons learned from parenting that we can use to develop our teams toward greatness, even during difficult times. What team development lessons have you learned from parenting? Share with us on IG at @wearemomsthatlead ! Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/35 Want to chat more with me about discovering your purpose, crafting your leadership vision, or motivating and leading yo...
Feb 03, 2021•11 min
Skill-isode = A short bonus episode with practical tips for a skill related to the topic of the week's main episode. Since we've been talking about courage recently, why not jump into a conversation about something that induces more fear than spiders...public speaking. We'll go through the most important mindset shift you need to make to speak effectively as a leader and an acronym that I use to make public speaking (dare I say?) fun. And, we're giving you even more in our free public speaking g...
Jan 29, 2021•7 min
Leadership takes courage. But, it is not always the big and loud acts of courage that change our workplaces and communities. Instead, it is the everyday small acts of courage that we as moms and leaders have the chance to take on each day. Just like how a small stream can carve out a giant canyon over time…our small, repeated acts of courage have the potential to change our homes, workplaces, and communities…if we let them. In this episode we continue our exploration of leadership skills and tra...
Jan 27, 2021•12 min
On this Inauguration Day in the United States, this episode focuses how we can lead with courage to heal divisions in our families, workplaces and communities. Links shared: Brene Brown's Unlocking Us - January 13, 2021 Episode Elizabeth Lesser's TED Talk The AND Campaign's Church Politics Podcast - December 9, 2020 Episode Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/ Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongleadersserve.com/coaching Set up an intro cal...
Jan 20, 2021•13 min
As leaders and moms, not only do we need to find ways to persevere during difficult times (which we've had plenty of lately), but we also have to carry ourselves in a way that motivates others to keep moving forward. It's not easy. That's why we're spending one more week on perseverance, digging deeper into the lessons we learned from Melanie's story shared in the last episode. You'll leave this episode with three practical steps for persevering toward your own leadership development goals, even...
Jan 13, 2021•13 min
Are you tired of all of the podcasts and blog posts talking about new year goal setting? Maybe its time for a new approach. If you listened to the last two episodes, you know how important that I think it is to define your purpose before you arbitrarily select personal leadership goals. But, in addition to that, I also think that it's important explore the character trait that you will need to be successful with your goals, perseverance. We have a great story of perseverance to share today. I go...
Jan 06, 2021•45 min
This week we're continuing the important work that must happen BEFORE you follow everyone else's advice and set goals for the new year. We're talking about the final two steps to define your purpose so you can be confident that your goals are setting you on a path forward that makes you worth following. Today we'll focus on simple questions to help you gain clarity on your passion(s) and strengths. Without this work, your new year's resolutions will fail. And we don't want you to waste the time ...
Dec 16, 2020•15 min
It's that time of year when everyone's focusing on New Year's Resolutions and every business and parenting podcast is talking about setting goals for the new year. But if you're really looking for meaning and fulfillment as a leader and as a mom, it's worth taking some time to pause. Pause to define your purpose so you can be confident that your goals are setting you on a path forward that makes you worth following. Today's episode is the first in a 2-part series to help you gain clarity on your...
Dec 09, 2020•11 min
This year has been tough, to say the least. As leaders, we need to avoid the urge to disengage. Instead, we need to choose to dig into the experience and learn from it. The forced slow-down and pain of multiple crises gives us a unique perspective to start the new year, focusing on what is most important. And another call for you to get off the hamster wheel and step into discovering (or re-discovering) your unique leadership purpose and capabilities. In this episode we discuss why your communit...
Dec 02, 2020•18 min
Do you struggle to find inner peace in the world we're living in right now? Has the onset of the holiday season left you with even more stress and overwhelm? Do you long to bring a sense of peace and joy to those you lead but struggle to find it for yourself? Then you need today's episode! Our guest, Marielle Melling, radiates peace and joy. Not only that, she has studied and written a book about leaders who are able to lead from a place of peace and she shares practical tips and habits with us ...
Nov 25, 2020•34 min
No doubt you've seen a lot of articles about leadership resilience this year. But what does that really look like in personal and professional settings? How can you lead yourself and others through the big and small losses that have affected so many this year? In this second episode of our Peace Series, we focus on four practical steps to help you to be a resilient leader so that you can finish this year with peace and purpose. Link shared: David Kessler on Brene Brown's Unlocking Us podcast Wel...
Nov 18, 2020•16 min
How can you find peace for yourself and those that you lead during this crazy holiday season? That's what we're going to focus on during our three-episode Peace Series. Peace starts with focus. As many leaders say, "what you focus on expands." In this episode, we'll go through three easy steps you can use both personally and with your team to finish this tumultuous year with a sense of peace, no matter what chaos is circling around you. These three easy steps will help you to enjoy the spirit of...
Nov 11, 2020•19 min
Gratitude can be hard to come by, especially during crises and challenging times. But, yes, it is possible. In this inspirational interview with Hilda Gradnigo, we talk about the role of gratitude in leadership, the unique power of women, the great responsibility and accountability of leadership, the importance of self care and how to know when it's your time to lead. About Hilda: Hilda Gradnigo (pronounced Grad-knee-go) is a native Houstonian. She counts it all joy to be help others by sharing ...
Nov 04, 2020•45 min
Gratitude is a powerful tool for us as moms and as leaders, but only if it's used authentically. In this episode we talk about the power of gratitude for our personal health, family culture and work team motivation. But we also touch on the pitfalls of gratitude and how it can be misused. Let's work together to lead with the authentic gratitude that is so needed in our communities today. Link shared: Brene Brown on Comparative Suffering Connect with us! IG: @wearemomsthatlead FB: @momsthatlead S...
Oct 28, 2020•17 min
Has the repetitive busy-ness of your life left you feeling like you're on a hamster wheel of parenting? Do you sometimes feel like your leadership responsibilities and your family's hectic schedule are sucking the meaning out of your life and keeping you from connecting with your kids? This episode is packed with practical (and manageable) solutions for you! Our guest today, Megan Smith, has found a way off of the hamster wheel and I'm so excited for you to hear about her personal journey and th...
Oct 21, 2020•37 min
“I believe that words are strong, that they can overwhelm what we fear when fear seems more awful than life is good.” -Andrew Solomon As a leader you will have an opportunity to engage in difficult conversations. If you're not, I dare say that you're not leading. Especially during current times, we need leaders who have the courage to move through difficult conversations with humility, trust and confidence. Whether your difficult conversation centers on boosting an employee's performance or simp...
Oct 14, 2020•20 min
Motivation can be hard to come by these days. As leaders, how are we supposed to inspire and motivate others when we don't even feel like doing what it takes to move forward on our own goals? This episode, the first in our "Muck of Leadership" series, faces the challenge of a lack of motivation head on, providing a simple, three-step practice that can help you to reinvigorate your self and lead with energy, clarity, and confidence. Connect with us! IG: @wearemomsthatlead FB: @momsthatlead Show N...
Oct 07, 2020•15 min
