This is How We Lead

Jun 27 2021 2
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In this podcast, Cynthia Farrell, owner and principal of 110 West Group, speaks with leaders who have made and will continue to make an incredible positive impact on the companies they work for and the colleagues, employees, and customers they work with. She also interview other thought leaders who have their own valuable approaches to building leaders and teams. This is a podcast for any leader who has a passion for values-based leadership.

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Patrick Chadd: Everyone Has a Voice

Jun 27 2021 34 mins  
In this episode Cynthia speaks with Patrick Chadd, Associate Dean of eLearning at Camden County College. Patrick's fascinating journey to leadership started with nearly 20 years in the military and law enforcement, after which he took the path much less traveled to web design, instructional design, and finally to higher education. Along the way he earned an M.Ed. and Ed.D. He

Danielle Shoots: Leadership is Soul Work

May 23 2021 34 mins  
In this episode Cynthia speaks with Danielle Shoots, Founder and CEO of the Daily Boss Up, former CFO of Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and former VP of Finance and Business Operations for the West Division of Comcast. Danielle's unique life experience as an exceptionally young leader and a young mom has led her to a leadership style grounded in vulnerab

Dan Hill on Emotions and Facial Coding in Leadership

Mar 28 2021 36 mins  
In this episode Cynthia talks with Dan Hill, emotions expert and facial coder who pioneered the use of facial coding in business. Dan shares a wealth of information regarding what is conveyed through facial expressions, and emphasizes the importance of leaders to both show their emotions and build skills at reading the emotions of others. Cynthia and Dan also talk at length about t

Tiffany Grunert: It's Not About You, It's About the Team

Mar 14 2021 45 mins  
In this episode Cynthia speaks with Tiffany Grunert, the President and CEO of Morris Animal Foundation. Tiffany's very intentional leadership style is focused on culture, teams, and empowerment. While empowerment is a term that can make some leaders shudder, Tiffany outlines the strengths of an intentional approach. As she explains, clear values, strong interdependence between

Nicole Trick Steinbach on Building Your Bravery

Feb 28 2021 34 mins  
In this episode Cynthia talks with Nicole Trick-Steinbach, Award-Winning International Bravery Coach for women in tech. Nicole shares the framework she uses with her clients to build their bravery and prepare them to step forward in powerful ways. She also talks about the unique challenges faced by women in tech, including the "glass cliff" phenomenon. As Nicole says, &qu

Giving & Receiving Feedback with David Cambronne

Jan 31 2021 33 mins  
In this episode Cynthia has a conversation with fellow leadership expert and friend David Cambronne about giving and receiving feedback. In this timely episode, published to align with many companies' performance management processes, Cynthia and David discuss the importance of balancing truth with kindness when giving feedback, as well as the very real fight-flight-or-freeze

Violette de Ayala's Leadership Journey

Jan 17 2021 32 mins  
In this episode Cynthia speaks with Violette de Ayala, serial and social entrepreneur and founder of FemCity® women’s networking groups. Violette speaks about the challenges that women too frequently face in leadership and entrepreneurship: mentorship, mindset, and balance. Throughout the conversation she openly shares her own life experiences and how they have shaped her into t

Jolene Clark on Building High-Performing Teams

Jan 03 2021 31 mins  
In this episode Cynthia speaks with Jolene Clark, Founder and Chief People Whisperer at Redhead Momentum. Jolene has expertise in multiple areas of talent and leadership, and is an especially passionate thought leader in the field of team performance. Jolene shares a number of nuggets of wisdom for leaders looking to build high-performing teams, including:The two dysfunctions that

Tamra Ryan's Leadership Journey

Dec 13 2020 30 mins  
In this episode Cynthia speaks with Tamra Ryan, the CEO of Women's Bean Project. The theme running through Tamra's leadership journey is one of humility. She talks about the concept of followship--enlisting people to come with you on the journey--and the leader's job of working every day to help other people shine. As she wisely states, leadership isn't a popula

Kim Meninger on Imposter Syndrome

Nov 29 2020 33 mins  
In this episode Cynthia speaks with Kim Meninger, executive coach and consultant who specializes in working with women who are dealing with imposter syndrome. Kim's expertise in and passion for this field of work is clear as she discusses: How imposter syndrome is often a fear response.The important role leaders have in recognizing and supporting others who are struggling with