Seasons Leadership Podcast

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By: Seasons Leadership Program

Join Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, co-hosts and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception. On the Seasons Leadership Podcast, we will bring you practical, actionable advice you can apply now to improve your leadership - and life.  Join us on Wednesdays throughout the seasons.  Selected by Feedspot as one of the Top 15 Positive Leadership Podcasts on the web. 

Leading with Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion with Dr. Jen Self
#58
04/10/2024

Join me, Susan Ireland, as I talk with the remarkable Dr. Jen Self, whose life work weaves the threads of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion into their leadership. Dr. Self's journey from the University of Washington's Q Center to the consultancy powerhouse BRIC-13 demonstrates a devotion to social change that's as inspiring as it is impactful. We talk about how leaders must push past the discomfort and get to work challenging systemic power imbalances and creating space and room for other people’s genius to show up.

Show Notes:

(6:00) We talk about creating ac...


Working Together and Love by Design with Alan Mulally
#57
03/27/2024

Join us for an incredible discussion with Alan Mulally, one of the greatest leaders of the 21st century, on the Seasons Leadership Podcast. Our conversation takes you behind the scenes of Alan’s tenure at Boeing and Ford, where his 'Working Together' principles propelled both companies to new heights. From the engineering marvel of Boeing’s 777 development to the boardroom of Ford, we explore how love, humility, and service are essential ingredients in crafting a culture of excellence. Sarah McArthur, editor in chief of the Apex Award-winning Leader to Leader journal, also joins us for this enriching discussion where you...


Pulsating with Positive Leadership Energy with Nicole Greer
#56
03/13/2024

Join us as we talk to Nicole Greer, successful speaker, trainer, facilitator, executive and business coach anchored in transformational change leadership coaching & training programs, on the Seasons Leadership Podcast. Nicole shares her passion for positive leaders and actionable advice including a four-step process for how to hold your team accountable and powerful questions you should be asking yourself as a leader today.

Show Notes:

(1:32) Get LIT – Nicole opens the discussion talking about what it means to build a vibrant culture which include: Lead with clarity, Integrate integrity and Transform the ordinary. The leaders di...


Live with intention to lead successfully with Stan Gibson
#55
02/21/2024

Join us as we talk to Stan Gibson, an author, leadership consultant and sought-after speaker for his passion for well-being, on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.
 
Show Notes:
(6:09) The leaders discuss feeling pressure as a leader to perform but also allow people to make mistakes. Stan shares how leaders must carve out time to take care of themselves using neuroscience to inform their decisions.

(8:36) Stan shares why he wrote his book “Living a Rich and Intentional Life,” and how neuroscience influences how he blocks day for intentionality. Stan gives an example of his own s...


How to Lead from a Position of Love
#54
02/14/2024

Join us for this special Valentine’s Day edition of the Seasons Leadership Podcast. We share inspiring stories of love and leadership and leave you with actionable advice to help spread the love.
 
 Show notes:

In this episode we:

·       answer the question what does love got to do with leadership?

·       define love as a value of leadership.

·       share stories about how coming from a place of love can transform lives and team members.

·       give actionable advice on how to lead from a position of love.

We wish you lots of...


Winter: Get Cozy, Settle In and Transform Your Leadership
#53
01/16/2024

Join us for the inaugural episode of season 5 of the Seasons Leadership Podcast. We discuss the transformational season of leadership we know metaphorically as winter. The energy of winter is different, things slow down, we are more self-oriented and self-reflective. Discover how this period, though outwardly quiet, under the surface provides the opportunity for us to transform not only ourselves but our leadership.
 
Show notes:

In this episode we talk about:

· Honoring the time and space to transform and the importance of feeling our feelings.

· How you know when you...


Preview of Season 5
12/13/2023

You are invited to join us in early 2024 for all new episodes of the Seasons Leadership Podcast! We will start Season 5 with reflections on the season of winter followed by a lineup of excellent leaders. We also are committing to sharing more of our own personal leadership stories and experiences in 2024 so season 5 will feature some special episodes with just the two of us.

Until then, we are taking a short break to rest and recharge during this season of winter. In the meantime, revisit some of our most popular episodes of the Seasons Leadership Podcast from...