There is no more powerful tool for creating success than mindset. The challenge is ensuring that you have the right mindset. That isn’t always as easy as it sounds. In order to have the right mindset, you have to be able to recognize and acknowledge when you have the wrong one. About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor and women’s leadership coach. Her care and compassion have made her an indisp...
Jul 29, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 35
The late Representative John Lewis said that we should not be afraid to make good trouble. Necessary trouble. And while he was talking about big systemic issues, this can also be applied to businesses and corporations or any professional setting. Speaking truth to power is critical to changing the culture to be one that is inclusive and equitable. Being willing to “make trouble” is part of that truth-telling because being a “trouble maker” is a label well earned by those who affect change! About...
Jul 22, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Leaders whose words and actions don’t align erode trust and compromise their ability to lead effectively. Full Stop. Whether you are actually leading a team or organization or you are an individual contributor, the ability to build trust is critical to success. People will listen to your words – and words definitely matter. But they will BELIEVE your actions. What do your actions say about you? About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual ne...
Jul 15, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 33
The value of Diversity has been proven time and again; but it is the act of INCLUSION that drives the real value. True leaders have the Courage to be inclusive of those people and perspectives that are different than theirs – even when it is uncomfortable or unpopular. This is an encore episode. Originally aired on April 8, 2020. About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor and women’s leadership c...
Jul 08, 2020•11 min
We all get really excited when we finally decide to follow our passion, but it is important to start with a plan. Kelli Bradley's talks are clear on this. When you don’t know the answers, don’t be afraid to ask. It’s important to hire team and delegate, but don’t abdicate all of your responsibility or be afraid to remove someone from your business who is no longer a fit. Some of the same holds true as you begin to address aging parents…seek support and advice from experts and those who know. Kel...
Jul 01, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Tune into the frequency where the people are who need to hear your message. Keri Murphy talks about how it is more important now than ever before to show up, consistently, with a clear message. And one of, if not the best way, to deliver that message is through video. And when you get out of ego and into your heart – because it’s not about you – you will see your impact and influence grow; and along with that, your income. About the Guest: Keri Murphy is the CEO and founder of Inspired Living, w...
Jun 24, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 31
True curiosity is a tool leaders use to move their organizations forward. By being truly curious about your people, their perspectives and their ideas, you bring for the best your organization has to offer. However, it takes courage to be curious. Why? Because the answers to the questions we ask are not always the answers we want. But TRUE leaders understand that all information is valuable information in the formation of strategies and actions. So get curious and see how much more you can accom...
Jun 17, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Aleta has spent her entire career at the same organization, but it’s not what you think. She has been able to carve out a career that is both broad and deep because she was (1) open to opportunity (2) worked to prove her capability/reliability and (3) had both supporters and sponsors working on her behalf. Listen to her guidance on how to build a career where you are…if you are willing to say ‘yes’ to opportunities that may seem farfetched. About the Guest: Aleta Richards is head of the Coatings...
Jun 10, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Kyra’s story is about taking charge of a situation and her life, to build a successful company and a life that reflects her beliefs. Not only does she run a successful non-profit, but her consulting firm, The Kyra Company, is seen as a top partner aligning people and processes for sustainable profitability. She understands the importance of having a clear business strategy, but more importantly, how a clear life strategy enables you to understand, acknowledge, and utilize your God-given talents ...
Jun 03, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 28
As her bio states, Sharon Smith-Akinsanya is truly a force of nature. She took chances, made pivots and kept moving forward no matter what was happening. And, most critically, she understands that it is the relationships you build along the way that assist you when you need them most. As she calls it, “the power of a ‘million dollar rolodex’.” But truly authentic relationships require work and a willingness to give as much as you get. And that willingness to serve is what gave her the vision to ...
May 27, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Lanier Robertson is a Senior HR Executive with one of the largest chemical companies in the world. But if you had asked her even 3 years ago if this is where she saw herself, her answer would have been no. Lanier understands that you have to be flexible and adaptable as you build your career. As she says, “it’s not always about vertical movement, but those lateral moves that build the experience needed for executive roles.” She has some key advice for those aspiring to build a career in the corp...
May 20, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 26
The stories we tell ourselves about ourselves impact the way we behave and our ultimate success. Our rhetoric forms our thought and our thoughts form our behaviors and our behaviors impact our outcomes. As they say, “what you think, you become.” But we have the choice to change our story. To change what we tell ourselves and what we believe. And a CHOICE to believe in our own success and that we deserve that success. Today’s challenge is to change your internal story so that you can step fully i...
May 13, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 25
When I think of the word “resilient”, I think of Lela Panagides. As the President and Founder of Leap Into Leadership and current candidate for City Council in Carlsbad, CA, Lela has faced many challenges and hurdles and won. Her philosophy is that everything she has seen has brought her to where she is! Having lived in several different countries, worked in corporate, and now running her own business, she has had to take many leaps of faith to get where she is today. Her other philosophy is tha...
May 06, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Hang Bower is an experienced Senior Human Resources Executive who, taking her own advice, decided to take a leap into what makes her soul sing: matching great candidates with great companies. You will hear her guidance on being true to yourself when and if you decide to make a move and on how companies can get clearer on the talent they are truly seeking – including having the courage to diversify their talent pools for better company performance. About the Guest: Hang Bower is CEO & co-foun...
Apr 29, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 23
How do you go from a 13-time world record-holding Skydiving Athlete to global People and Profit Strategist and advisor? You get really clear on who you are and what you want! Alana Fulvio did just that and now she helps organizations find and hire the best talent over and over with a clear, focused process. Her candidates know they want the job and are a fit and her organization knows the candidates are a fit and wants to hire them…She is the QUEEN of win-win! About the Guest: Bio: Alana Fulvio ...
Apr 22, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 22
As you progress in your career, what you do becomes somewhat secondary to HOW you do what you do. And as leaders, it is important that you pay attention to the “how” just as much as the “what” when you are building and leading your team. A bad “how” will always negate a good “what.” About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor and women’s leadership coach. Her care and compassion have made her an i...
Apr 15, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The value of Diversity has been proven time and again; but it is the act of INCLUSION that drives the real value. True leaders have the Courage to be inclusive of those people and perspectives that are different than theirs – even when it is uncomfortable or unpopular. About the Host: Laurel Rutledge’s human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor and women’s leadership coach. Her care and compassion have made her an indispensable g...
Apr 08, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In the face of COVID-19, leaders must step up. Calm, clarity, transparency and calculated action are critical to ensuring everyone stays safe and as connected as possible. There will be companies that don’t make it and families that lose almost everything. And there will also be many who step up to assist wherever they can in any way that they can. And we need more of those people. Why? Because people follow actions. It only takes one person to step up and show the confidence to do so. That acti...
Apr 01, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This was the first interview I conducted for The Rutledge Perspective a couple of years ago now. Dina Clark embodies what it means to be living and working in your passion. And not just because you like it but because it is fundamental to who you are. Be prepared for her story, because the beginning of her journey has an event that is quite unbelievable, yet in our current environment, not necessarily surprising. You will leave inspired and ready to listen to what’s in your spirit and take actio...
Mar 25, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Lucy Hutchings Hunt is the CEO and Founder of Systemyzed, Host of Live the Change Podcast and Creator of the Certified Virtual Business Managers course. And most importantly, she has found a way to live the life she loves doing the work she loves. The road has not been easy and, as Lucy says, it is not linear. But it is a road worth traveling to pursue that which has been Divinely Downloaded for you. Take a listen to how she came through to be who she is today. About Lucy: "Lucy is a heart-led '...
Mar 18, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Join Laurel and her guest, Kim Seymour, Chief People Officer at WW. Together they explore Kim’s journey from corporate law to Human Resources; the definition of what success means to her; and her ability to read and use the talents with those she manages. About the Guest: Kim Seymour currently serves as the Chief People Officer at WW (formerly Weight Watchers), where they inspire healthy habits for real life. Kim sets the strategy in all areas that impact the company’s global talent, in addition...
Mar 12, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The term "servant leadership" has gotten to be one of those terms that is overused. But the IDEA of servant leadership is a good one. It suggests that, in order to be a great leader, one must lead with a servants heart. The success of those around you is just as important, if not more so, than your own. But in order to make this work, it is important to remember 3 key things: (a) being in service is NOT. ABOUT.YOU. Being in service is about the person being served. (b) Not everyone is in a posit...
Jan 22, 2020•13 min
As we say in Texas, "good fences make good neighbors." Fences tell you what belongs to you and what does not. They set a "barrier" of sorts between physical spaces. This same concept is true with boundaries. What are "fences" are you putting up to protect yourself - your physical, mental and emotional self. And how do you tell the difference between good boundaries and bad boundaries? We'll explore that question in this episode of The Rutledge Perspective
Jan 15, 2020•12 min
It is important, no matter your role in an organization, that you have courage. Courage to tackle tasks you've never done before. Courage to seek and act upon constructive feedback. And, most important AND most difficult, courage to stand up and challenge the status quo. There are many "sacred cows" in organizations; and developing the ability to address these issues when they are detrimental to the organization is tantamount to effective leadership. It is not necessary to be nasty to be candid....
Nov 27, 2019•8 min
Often, we put our own development on the back burner. Leaders, in particular, are prone to ensuring their teams or developed; but often forget to invest the same time and energy into themselves. If you are are not learning, you are not growing. If you are not growing, you are stagnating. If you are stagnating, you are dying. Do not let "busy" be your excuse for failing to continue to learn. You deserve better!
Nov 20, 2019•6 min
In this episode: The perfect fit begins with clear self-awareness Knowledge and skills are critical, but so is the desire and drive Knowing your why finalizes the fit and makes it ideal for the point in time that the why is constant
Nov 13, 2019•9 min
Holly Dowling is an award-winning global speaker and inspirational thought leader on topics including empowerment, leadership, engagement, and finding your passion and living it!! Much of where she’s been, influences where she is today. Starting her career as a cruise director in Tahiti, she gained valuable experience and training in entertaining, connecting, and inspiring diverse audiences. While that experience fueled her love of international travel, she was able to travel domestically, repre...
Oct 14, 2019•34 min
On this episode of the Rutledge Perspective we are going to talk about self-preservation and the misconception that self-care is somehow selfish.
Jan 20, 2019•6 min
On this week’s episode of The Rutledge Perspective, we are going to talk about de-cluttering. Decluttering your space and decluttering your mind.
Jan 20, 2019•5 min
This week’s episode of the Rutledge Perspective is about curiosity. Curiosity has become the lastest buzzword. The key to innovation. The latest measure of success. And yet, it is also the thing that companies have the hardest time actually acknowledging and promoting.
Jan 20, 2019•7 min•Ep. 7
