This week's episode is with Kathy Knichel, someone I met while on my military orders who has a wealth of leadership experience from her time leading the protocol program at  Charleston Air Force Base.  I loved talking with her from the first moment I met her and knew I had to have her on the show. During our conversation for this episode, we talked about how she started her career and built and led teams, but the theme that came throughout our conversation was how she brought people together.  Kathy managed an unrivaled protocol program at one of the busiest bases in the Air Force. She was responsible for oversight of more than 150 annual official visits to the command, military ceremonial events, conferences, and other distinguished visitors (DV) activities. She was a widely trusted expert throughout the installation and community and personally advised three Wing Commanders and 53 Mission Partners. She continues to inspire the people around her to be the best versions of themselves through her wealth of knowledge and personal experience.  __________________www.leadintoit.co  Reach out to Sara: [email protected] Instagram: @leadintoitFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, [email protected]   DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. Lead Into It now offers coaching!  Visit leadintoit.co to learn more. 

This week's episode is with Julie DeLucca-Collins, Business and Life Strategist Coach. During our conversation, we dove into confidence as a leader, why it's important and how to cultivate it.Julie DeLucca-Collins is the Founder and CEO of Go Confidently Services, the host of the popular Casa DeConfidence Podcast®, and her weekly Radio Show Confident You featured on a global talk radio network.  As a Business and Life Strategist Coach, Julie helps women business owners launch or grow their businesses, get clients, be productive, and achieve their dreams. Julie helps her clients create simple habits to achieve goals and change lives. Julie is also the best-selling author of the newly released book Confident You (simple habits to live the life you've imagined). Julie is a sought-after public speaker, trainer, and course creator. She is certified as a coach in Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, Holistic Coach, and Tiny Habits. She is also certified as a Social Emotional Learning Facilitator and has completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification. Julie enjoys helping her clients build mental fitness and improve their mindset to be at peace and improve peak performance. May Cause Miracles by Gabrielle Bernstein _______________________________________________________________________________________www.leadintoit.co  Reach out to Sara: [email protected] Instagram: @leadintoitFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, [email protected]   DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. MasterClass| $15/month unlimited classes An online experience that gives everyone the opportunity to learn from the world's best.Lead Into It now offers coaching!  Visit leadintoit.co to learn more. 

This week's episode is with Carolene Meli, Experience Strategist and Advisor,  and we dive into the importance of the experiences we create and how that is important as a leader.Over the last 15 years, she has led over 50 experience teams in 17 different countries and has created an array of experiences from VIP events and employee development programs at Cirque du Soleil, to community wellness events at lululemon athletica and one-of-a-kind VIP Lounge evenings on the Marella Explorer cruise ship.Now, as an Experience Strategist and Advisor, she works with leaders to improve connection and commitment in their teams and communities through in-person experiences. I do this through a combination of experience design and operational excellency. Learn more or contact Carolene at www.carolenemeli.com Books mentioned:The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups Kafka on the Shore_______________________________________________________________________________________www.leadintoit.co  Reach out to Sara: [email protected] Instagram: @leadintoitFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, [email protected]   DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. Lead Into It now offers coaching!  Visit leadintoit.co to learn more. 

This week's episode is with Kelly Waltman, Founder, and CEO of SLR Consulting and author of Elevate Connection: Cultivate an Engaged, Inspired, Productive, and Profitable Workplace Culture.  We had an amazing conversation about feedback (an essential skill as a leader!). We talked about why giving  AND receiving feedback is important, how to respond to and process feedback, and how fear plays into feedback. With over twenty years of experience developing and delivering curricula, Kelly has a passion for helping individuals learn and grow. From the classroom to the board room, she has designed content for groups of all sizes. She also brings over a decade of managerial and leadership experience to her work - holding director-level positions with previous employers, and serving as a board member for local non-profit organizations.  Kelly holds advanced degrees from Shippensburg University and a Ph.D. from Temple University. _______________________________________www.leadintoit.co  Reach out to Sara: [email protected] Instagram: @leadintoitFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, [email protected]   DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. Lead Into It now offers coaching!  Visit leadintoit.co to learn more. 

Making coffee at work might seem like an ordinary task, so how did Debbie change her mindset about this small task into something that launched her career? This week's episode is with Debbie Story,  President and CEO of the nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center, to talk about leadership lessons she learned as she progressed in her career.  With her passion for leading teams, the lessons she shares can inspire you to change your mindset and set boundaries to maximize your potential. A little more about Debbie, before joining the Center full time, Debbie led large organizations in various parts of BellSouth and AT&T operations. Her most recent role was EVP Mobility Customer Service, and before that she spent four years as Senior Vice President of Talent Development and Chief Diversity Officer at AT&T, responsible for identifying and developing leaders across 240,000 employees in 60 countries, aligning managers with the company’s priorities, and driving employee engagement. She oversaw the award-winning AT&T University, as well as the company’s efforts to leverage diversity and inclusion to drive innovation and growth. Throughout her career, she held positions in customer service, sales, distribution, supply chain, operations, network, M&A, digital & social media, and HR, first at BellSouth and then AT&T.Link to Debbie's book: Don't Downside Your Dreams: Leadership Inspiration for Women_______________________________________www.leadintoit.co  Reach out to Sara: [email protected] Instagram: @leadintoitFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, [email protected]   DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. Lead Into It now offers coaching!  Visit leadintoit.co to learn more.  MasterClass| $15/month unlimited classes An online experience that gives everyone the opportunity to learn from the world's best.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

I am so excited to be back!This short episode will dive into where I've been and what I've been up to since last year and what you can expect for future podcast episodes.  _______________________________________www.leadintoit.co  Reach out to Sara: [email protected] Instagram: @leadintoitFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, [email protected]   DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. Lead Into It now offers coaching!  Visit leadintoit.co to learn more. 

Lead Into It will be taking a break for the summer! Listen to this episode to learn why and to learn a great metaphor for how to juggle the important things in life. _______________________________________www.leadintoit.co  Reach out to Sara: [email protected] Instagram: @leadintoitFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, [email protected]   DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. Lead Into It now offers coaching!  Visit leadintoit.co to learn more. 

It's time for a coffee break!Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day.During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 10: Setting Expectations and Building Teams with Derek Whisenhunt. In this part of the episode, Derek shares steps on how to set expectations for your team. This is great for new leaders or those looking to establish more aligned and clearer expectations for their teams. _______________________________________www.leadintoit.co  Reach out to Sara: [email protected] Instagram: @leadintoitFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, [email protected]   DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. Lead Into It now offers coaching!  Visit leadintoit.co to learn more. 

In this week's episode, I sit down with Ron Carucci, Managing Partner at Navalent, to talk about his new book, To Be Honest: The Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose.  We talk in-depth about the conditions in which people will tell the truth, be fair, serve a greater good, and in what conditions do organizations create an environment where people will lie steal and cheat.  It was an interesting conversation about how leaders really impact the environments at work and what factors are important when trying to create a more honest environment. Ron has a 30-year track record of helping organizations adopt strategies that lead to accelerated growth, and designing programs to execute those strategies. He is also a two-time TED speaker and the best-selling author of eight books, including the recent Amazon #1 Rising to Power.Find more information about Ron and Navalent here:https://www.navalent.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncarucci/https://twitter.com/RonCarucciMoments of Truth Video Series_______________________________________www.leadintoit.co  Reach out to Sara: [email protected] Instagram: @leadintoitFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, [email protected]   DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. Lead Into It now offers coaching!  Visit leadintoit.co to learn more. 

It's time for a coffee break!Take a break with a short clip of previous Lead Into It episodes--short enough for your coffee break and energizes you for the rest of the day.**Happy Mother's Day!**During this coffee break, listen to part of Episode 8: Leading as a Mom with Keri Atkinson, where she talks about how she saw how important it was to set the tone each day for her family and why it's important for her to admit to her kids when she makes mistakes. Listen to the full episode here._______________________________________www.leadintoit.co  Reach out to Sara: [email protected] Instagram: @leadintoitFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, [email protected]   DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. Lead Into It now offers coaching!  Visit leadintoit.co to learn more.