Lead With Character In Uncharted Waters with Sandy Stosz

Admiral Sandy Stosz was the first woman to command an icebreaker on the Great Lakes and lead a US armed forces service academy. Sandy served for 12 years at sea, commanding two ships, and led large Coast Guard organizations during crisis and complexity. She finished her career as the first woman assigned as Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, directing one of the Coast Guard’s largest enterprises. Today, we discuss how to earn respect as a leader even when you are a minority in your workplace and how you can be an ally to those aspiring minority leaders.

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

  • How to earn respect as a leader and the only woman in an all-male environment?
  • How to leverage personal and professional power to your advantage to lead
  • How to find mentors and role models as the only woman in your workgroup
  • How to make tough decisions and lead through change in a time of crisis.

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Lead Through Changes With Nate Thompson

Nate Thompson is an award-winning catalyst and healthy disruptor. He has been leading transformations across four industries over the past 20 years. Creating the future has been the throughline of his career in top companies such as Qualcomm, Comcast, DaVita, Oppenheimer Funds, and Invesco. In this episode, we discuss how leaders can continue to grow and innovate through changes.

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

  • How to turn the moment of “why is this happening to me” into an opportunity for personal growth.
  • What are the critical steps in transitioning from a manager to a leader?
  • The biggest challenges Nate faced during the pandemic
  • How to lead during a time of great resignation?

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This episode is brought to you by Journey with Lei.

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.

To have a conversation and find out what Lei can do for you, schedule a consultation.