This month on Difference Maker Leadership Podcast, we sat down with Principal Karen William.  📚✏️  She took us through her career journey, highlighting how unexpected paths can lead to the perfect destination. Here are some essential key takeaways from our conversation:

 🔹 Stepping out of your comfort zone: It is important to push beyond your comfort zone for continuous personal and professional growth, "nothing grows in the comfort zone."

 🔹 Intentional Leadership & Relationship Building: Intentional leadership is the cornerstone of effective relationship building. By actively listening, maintaining an open-door policy, and staying available, it cultivates an environment that fosters trust and collaboration.

Tune in to hear the full episode and Karen's transformative insights and practical steps to make a difference in your leadership journey.  

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SLJU5CIUZ4E?si=pnfkWZSFT26SAVag

We were honored to get to talk with Gloria Zaldivar, one of our own leaders here at Diamond C for the Difference Maker Leadership Podcast. 💙In our inspiring conversation with Gloria, she shared her story and how her passion turned into her career. Here are some key takeaways from the conversation:

🔹A Team is One: Leadership isn't restricted by the size of your role; it's about stepping up, no matter how small or large the task. True leadership thrives when the entire team comes together, united in purpose.

🔹Heart Matters: You can be good at a lot of things, but it's passion and heart that truly set leaders apart. Authentic leaders inspire others with their unwavering commitment to their team.

🔹The Importance in Believing in People: Leadership is about planting seeds of belief in others, nurturing their potential, and bringing out the best in them. We all possess the ability to uplift and empower those around us.

Leadership is a mindset and a choice to positively influence the world around us. 👍Tune in to hear the full episode and Gloria’s challenge for taking the next steps in leadership!

The podcast is available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IGTiVSm46Ik

We had the privilege of having Chuck Howard, the owner of Mount Pleasant’s Chick-fil-A, on the Difference Maker Podcast. 🐮🤩  He spoke about how his passion for helping people took him on his journey from being a pilot in the Air Force to becoming a Chick-fil-A owner. He also shared some powerful takeaways:

 "Why Not Me" - Chuck's mantra challenges us to believe in ourselves and our abilities. Don't underestimate your potential! ✨

 "Never miss the opportunity to say YES" - Every 'yes' is a chance to learn and grow. Embrace opportunities with open arms. 👍

 "Developing Grace across the realm" - Giving and receiving grace is essential in life. Extend kindness to others, and appreciate it when you receive it in return. 😁

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