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Amplifying Leadership

Amplifying Leadership

by Tara Lehman

Management Careers

Season 1

Welcome to Amplifying Leadership

Episode 1 - Tara shares a her leadership story and an introduction to this podcast.

Tip Thursday With Tara - Growth Doesn't Happen By Accident

You have good employees, but they are not taking initiative...what do you do? Employee growth doesn't usually happen by chance, it happens by intention and choice. This week on Tip Thursday with Tara, we're exploring why so many organizations expect employees to grow without having a plan to support their development, and what leaders should be thinking about instead. Enjoy!

Supporting Women At The Leadership Table With Guest Toni Will

What does it really take to create a leadership table where women can contribute, be heard, and advance? In this episode with Toni Will, we explore the experience of women working in male-dominated industries, using hockey as a real-world example. Our conversation looks at the importance of finding allies, creating a meaningful balance of perspectives at the leadership table, and welcoming diversity of thought. We also discuss how mentorship and sponsorship can help women move toward leadership and promotions, strategies for building confidence and finding your voice, and what leaders can do to create a more inclusive workplace. And if inclusive leadership is something we’ve been talking about for years, why are we still talking about it? This conversation takes a practical look at what needs to change, and how leaders can help make that change happen. About the Guest: Toni Will is General Manager and Governor of the Kalamazoo Wings, TEDx speaker, host of the Women In... Podcast, and author of Rebellious Success, helping others lead boldly and live unconventionally. Link to contact Toni: https://www.toniwill.com/contact

Tip Thursday With Tara - Managing or Coaching?

Do you ever feel like your team depends on you for every answer? If you're constantly solving problems, making decisions, and answering the same questions, you may be limiting your team's growth without realizing it. This week on Tip Thursday with Tara, we'll explore how simple shifts in your leadership approach can help employees build confidence, think more independently, and take greater ownership of their work. Enjoy!

The Chaos Navigator - Guest Norman Leach - on Servant Leadership

Does leadership sometimes feel like you are trying to create order in the middle of constant chaos? In this guest episode, we explore how servant leadership helps leaders create clarity, build trust, and guide their teams through uncertainty. We discuss the importance of leading with authenticity, adapting plans based on team feedback, using business metrics to gain deeper insights, and making regular reflection part of growth. You'll also hear practical strategies for building a servant leadership culture and why great leaders don't need to have all the answers - they simply need to keep learning alongside their team. About the guest: Norman Leach is known as The Chaos Navigator. A strategist, historian, author, filmmaker, educator, and business leader, he believes the most valuable ideas emerge at the intersection of disciplines — not within them. While specialists go deeper, Norman goes broader, connecting history, AI, leadership, marketing, and storytelling to help organizations navigate complexity and discover opportunities others never see. An award-winning teacher and bestselling author, Norman chairs an industry association, leads a nonprofit celebrating storytellers over 50, and speaks internationally on the forces reshaping business. His message: clarity comes from widening your view. Connect with Norman here: www.linkedin.com/in/normanleach

Tip Thursday With Tara - This Month's Lessons Learned

Leadership isn't meant to be about constantly pushing through, but too many leaders believe that's the only way to succeed. As we wrap up our month on Sustainable Leadership, this week's Tip Thursday with Tara brings together the biggest lessons from the month. From protecting your capacity and building healthier leadership habits to recognizing the importance of recovery and support, discover three key reminders to help you lead in a way that's effective today and sustainable for the future. Don't forget to follow Amplifying Leadership on social media for more leadership insights, and to join us each month as we explore a new leadership topic designed to help you grow, lead, and succeed. #amplifyingleadership #sustainableleadership #leadershiplessonslearned

Let's Talk Branding With Guest Rich Kozak

What makes someone memorable? And why do some leaders naturally stand out while others blend into the crowd? In this guest episode with Rich Kozak, we explore the difference between branding and marketing, why your personal brand matters, and how having a clear vision strengthens both your leadership and your business. We discuss the essential elements of an impactful brand, the language that helps you stand out, the one question every leader should ask about the impact they're having on their audience, and why everything from your messaging to the names of your programs plays a role in how people remember you. What can you do to enhance you brand? About the guest: Rich Kozak, a strategic mentor evolving individual Brands with deep clarity that’s missing -- 50 years defining & languaging company’s Brands, a certified Global Branding Consultant, Rich worked with partners worldwide. Today, he shares his gifts and his servant’s heart -- with heart-centered entrepreneurs & professionals, experts & authors. Individuals evolve their top level umbrella brands, congruent with the impacts they see making and aligning everything they say & do, including creating & writing books getting them credit for what makes them outstanding and unique. Solid branding strategy guides all marketing. Get the Branding right! Links: https://RichBrands.org - Main website https://go.eventraptor.com/summit/rise-into-purpose-summit-2607/rich-kozak - FREE Registration for THE RISE INTO PURPOSE SUMMIT July 29-30-31 https://BrandFirstOrDie.com - FREE 60-minute MasterClass https://BrandPowerHour.com - FREE 60-Minute MasterClass https://BrandingYouWithImpact.com - Special 1/2-Day Event 4-hours on either Thursday or Saturday 8am-12 noon Pacific Time)

Tip Thursday With Tara - Working And Recovery Is Leadership

The leaders who perform at their best aren't the ones who never stop, but are the ones who know when to recover. Leadership is demanding, but constantly pushing through isn't a sustainable strategy. In this week's Tip Thursday with Tara, we explore why recovery is an essential part of effective leadership, the impact of never stepping away, and how intentional recovery can help leaders make better decisions, gain perspective, and lead more effectively over the long term. Enjoy!

The E-R-D Framework With Guest Frank Mesa

Are your leadership habits helping you grow or quietly holding you back? Discover how the E-R-D (Evolve, Revolve, Devolve) Framework can uncover blind spots, strengthen emotional intelligence, and help you make better decisions that move both you and your team forward. In this episode, Tara and Frank explore the E-R-D (Evolve, Revolve, Devolve) Framework and how it helps leaders recognize the behaviours that either drive growth, keep them stuck, or cause them to move backward. They discuss the importance of honest self-assessment, seeking outside perspectives to uncover blind spots, and how emotional intelligence supports better leadership decisions. You'll also learn how to use the framework to help employees move toward the Evolve stage, realign teams around a shared mission, and recognize the common areas where even experienced leaders get stuck. Enjoy the episode! About the Guest: Frank Mesa is the Founder & CEO of Mesa Solutions Inc., former Chief Operations Training Officer for MTA Metro-North Railroad, and creator of the E-R-D™ Framework (Evolve, Revolve, Devolve). After more than 30 years leading workforce development, leadership, and operational excellence, Frank now helps individuals and organizations recognize the behavioral patterns that influence performance, leadership, and personal growth. He is the author of Alchemy – It's As Easy As E-R-D: A Decision-Making Framework for Turning Pain Into Power and is passionate about helping people make intentional decisions that lead to lasting transformation through awareness, discipline, and daily action. Links: • https://www.e-r-d.com • https://www.mesasolutionsinc.com • https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankmesa (or your preferred LinkedIn URL) • https://www.instagram.com/frankmesaerd?utm_source=qr • https://www.facebook.com/share/1DyXxGgE51/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Tip Thursday With Tara - Sustainable Leadership Habits

Busy isn't a leadership strategy or goal, nor does being busy automatically make us effective leaders. In this week's Tip Thursday with Tara on our Amplifying Leadership podcast, Tara is sharing two simple habits that can help you build more sustainable leadership: ✔️ Protect your capacity. ✔️ Stop measuring your success by how busy you are. Leadership isn't about seeing how much you can squeeze into a day. It's about showing up consistently, making good decisions, and creating an environment where both you and your team can succeed.

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