Lead with Vulnerability and Connect Authentically with Tracy Oswald

Tracy Oswald is the VP of Sales Learning & Development for LOCALiQ, part of the USA TODAY network. Tracy also is a keynote speaker, coach, and host of the podcast, Defending Lady Macbeth, the show for every woman who was ever told “you are too much, too loud, or too ambitious.” In this episode, we discuss the vulnerability in leadership and how to connect with teams authentically.

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • How immersive theater experience helped Tracy become a better leader
  • How to connect with the team and take care of the team in remote working
  • How to build trust with the team as a leader
  • How to be vulnerable as a leader and create a space of safety for the team
  • How to motivate unmotivated employees
  • How to bring coaching culture into the organization
  • How can mid-level managers navigate roadblocks in corporate structure to create buy-ins from upper executives
  • The importance of investing in your personal growth

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Creative Leadership with Brant Menswar

Brant Menswar is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and he is also a former rock star! He is the founder and CEO of Booky Call, a revolutionary book discovery app. In this interview, we discuss values-based leadership, especially how to practice creativity as one of the non-negotiable core values in leadership. Brant also shares insights on how he came up with the innovative design of BookyCall that has expanded its user base so drastically in less than one year since the inception of the idea.

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • How to choose your lane when you have multiple interests and talents.
  • How to identify and honor your non-negotiable core values
  • How did Brent Menswar come up with the innovative idea of his new app Booky Call
  • The secret sauce that propelled Booky Call’s successful launch
  • How to lead startup teams to promote creativity and productivity at the same time
  • The importance of being a growth-minded leader as an entrepreneur.
  • How does diversity in a team help the business connect with a broader audience better

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How to create values at work to accelerate your career growth with Clement Kao

Clement Kao is the founder of Product Teacher, a product management education company that aims to create accessible and practical resources for a global community of product managers, founders, and entrepreneurs. In this episode, Clement shares practical advice for young professionals, especially those interested in a career in product management, on how to create values at work and advance careers fast.

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • Clement Kao’s advice on how to become a product manager
  • How to navigate corporate culture as a young professional
  • How to get promoted and advance the career ladder fast
  • How to manage imposter syndrome at work
  • How to decide when the “right” time to start your own business is
  • How to overcome fear and manage the risk of starting your own business
  • Clement’s advice on treating yourself not as yourself but as your best friend.

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Journey with Lei was founded by Lei Wang, an executive coach, motivational speaker, and mountain climber. She helps leaders build confidence and empowers them to dream big, become better leaders, and achieve their highest potential.

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