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Ever wondered how to lead a globally distributed team with empathy and grace?

In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, Teri Schmidt chats with Tammy Klotz about her incredible journey from overcoming resistance as a leader to transforming underperforming teams across different time zones. Tammy shares her impactful stories, actionable insights, and even dives into how being a single mom shaped her leadership style. Tune in to explore the human-centered approach that can elevate your leadership game and create meaningful connections.

• (0:00) - Welcoming Tammy.
• (0:12) - What led you to write "Leading With Empathy and Grace"?
• (2:40) - How did you manage to integrate empathy and grace in a male-dominant, technical industry?
• (4:35) - How did you handle managing a globally dispersed team with different time zones?
• (6:37) - How did you bring together teams that had experienced a lot of uncertainty and change?
• (9:12) - How important is it to recognize and respect different traditions and holidays in a global team?
• (12:04) - How did you stay resilient as a single mom throughout your career?
• (16:20) - How has resilience enabled you to lead with empathy and grace?
• (19:10) - What advice would you give to a woman entering her first people leadership role?
• (23:14) - What is one key takeaway you hope readers get from your book?
• (27:15) - How can people learn more about you or get in touch with you?

Resources:

• Leading with Empathy and Grace
• Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn

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For women to achieve workplace equity, men's wellbeing is important.

Curious about how women leaders can help men thrive at work?

In today’s episode, Moe Carrick shares powerful insights on fostering male-to-male support, shifting emotional expectations, and creating inclusive, emotionally intelligent workplaces. Join us to learn how these strategies can elevate both genders to new leadership heights.

Resources:

• Moementum website (access free resources like the 5-minute People and Culture Pulse Check
• Connect with Moe on LinkedIn

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/

Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coaching

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Skeptical about how spiritual intelligence can really benefit business?

In this episode of Strong Leaders Serve, Teri Schmidt chats with Yosi Amram about the power of spiritual intelligence—an ability to embody virtues like gratitude, trust, and purpose—in leadership.

Discover how higher spiritual intelligence in leaders correlates with better team morale, lower turnover, and improved financial results.

Yosi shares his transformational journey from high-stress corporate life to becoming a leader in spiritual intelligence, offering insights that can elevate your personal and professional life.

Resources:

• Spiritually Intelligent Leadership: How to Inspire by Being Inspired by Yosi Amram
• Yosi's YouTube channel
• AwakeningSI Free Gatherings

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/

Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coaching

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When was the last time you intentionally chose to push through discomfort to achieve a meaningful goal?

If you're thinking, "Isn’t that part of leadership every day?"—then we're on the same page! But how often do you actually pause to assess those choices, anticipate the challenges ahead, and develop strategies to stay on track?

In this episode, I share the conversation I had with Greg McDonough on his podcast, the Chief Endurance Officer, where I share how an endurance mindset has shaped both my athletic journey and my work at Strong Leaders Serve. We explore how small moments of intention can fuel your ability to endure and thrive in leadership and life.

Resources:

• The Chief Endurance Officer Podcast
• Strong Leaders Serve Leadership Development Model

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/

Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coaching

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Do you feel the urge to simplify your life and leadership while still achieving impactful outcomes?

Our guest today, Glen Van Peski, founder of Gossamer Gear, provides a way to do that, utilizing lessons learned through ultralight backpacking.

Glen shares his unique leadership approach, emphasizing the power of vulnerability, the importance of prioritizing team well-being, and the priceless value of building genuine relationships. He reveals how taking less can lead to a more significant impact, both on the trail and in leadership.

We'll dive into practical lessons about adaptability, overcoming fears, and leading by example, drawing parallels between the minimalist approach in backpacking and effective leadership.

Resources:

• Glen's website
• Get Glen's book: Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker
• Episode show notes
• Gossamer Gear

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/

Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coaching

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Do you get frustrated by how slowly decisions are made at work?

Our guest today has a solution for this AND practical insights from his newly released book "Your Grass is Greener" on finding joy in your work journey and boosting productivity, even in tough environments.

Resources:

• Bonus Clip: How Imposter Syndrome Can Be a Superpower
• Get Jason's book: Your Grass is Greener
• Jason's Newsletter for How to Work Smarter
• Connect with Jason on LinkedIn

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/

Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coaching

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Do you sometimes feel like the empathy at work pendulum has swung too far in one direction?

Like people are starting to take advantage of caring leaders?

Today's guest, Maria Ross, addresses that feeling head on in her upcoming book, The Empathy Dilemma: How Successful Leaders Balance Performance, People, and Personal Boundaries.

In our conversation, she'll unpack the five foundational pillars of empathetic leadership that she identified through extensive research and interviews. We'll discuss how empathy goes beyond being nice—how it's a powerful tool that can enhance performance, boost innovation, and improve overall employee engagement and customer experiences.

Maria will share insights on how empathy, when misused, can become weaponized in the workplace, and how leaders can establish clear communication and professional boundaries to address such challenges.

This is an episode packed with wisdom, practical advice, and as always, actionable insights to help you serve and lead effectively.

Resources:

• The Empathy Dilemma Website
• Maria's website: Red Slice
• The Empathy Edge podcast
• Teri on The Empathy Edge: Empathy-Infused Team Building for Lasting Impact
• Connect with Maria on LinkedIn

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/

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Something a little different this week: We're sharing an episode of the Thrive in the Workplace and Become a Force for Good podcast in which Teri has a rich conversation with Charlotte Stebbing-Mills that includes:

• How Teri's childhood led her to believe in the power of leadership coaching
• How leaders can develop the collaboration skills of their teams while doing good for the greater community
• What makes the transition into people leadership so difficult and what to do
• How to engage all generations in the workforce
• Why strong leaders should serve and how that differs from rescuing and being nice all of the time

Resources:

• Learn by Doing (Good) Team Building experiences (learn more and book your holiday slot!)
• Episode 58: How to Let Go of Unhealthy Stress & Become a Force for Good with Charlotte and Jonathan of The Wellness Theory
• Thrive in the Workplace and Become a Force for Good podcast

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-schmidt/

Get 1-on-1 leadership support from Teri here: https://www.strongertoserve.com/coaching

Set up an intro call with Teri: https://calendly.com/terischmidt/discoverycall