Confessions of a Terrible Leader

Behind every effective leader is a different type of leader- someone who provides support, research, creates standard operating procedures, and serves as a strong partner and guide. That special someone is known as a Director of Operations! Today we're talking about the role of a Director of Operations with Natalie Gingrich of The Ops Authority . Natalie is the premier source on all things Ops and...

Have you ever experienced what felt like an invisible set of rules or protocols in your workplace? Did you ever feel like there were unspoken practices that you just couldn't figure out? In this episode, Layci gives clear and actionable steps to identifying what aspects of company culture could fall into the category of "invisible" and how to fight back with extreme clarity and consistency. ALSO,...

Last week, we had a fantastic Mini Series on what it actually means to be a mentor to the rising generation of leaders. Layci covered so many valuable topics throughout the series: 1. The importance of investing in a quality leadership program and how to evaluate and ensure that this training will produce a significant return on investment. 2. Understanding the 3 levels of leading well. 3. The MOS...

Aaaand we're back with the final episode of our Mini Series! As leaders, we need to know that it's up to us to equip the next generation of emerging leaders. But do you know what to look for and how to identify who might be a true emerging leader in your organization? Listen in as Layci wraps up our mini series and shares 5 key factors in identifying future leaders and how to help them bring their...

Coming in hot with Day 4 of our Mini Series! If you are a leader and are ready to be brutally honest with yourself, ask yourself these questions: How well do you lead yourself? How well do you lead your team? Do you feel you have a true understanding of how to lead an organization well? Do you have to capacity to self-regulate when tensions arise? Are you able to cast a vision with extreme clarity...

Let Day 3 of the Mini Series commence! What would you consider to be the most important skill all leaders need? Google Calendar proficiency? Nope. (But that doesn't get you off the hook for learning to use GC properly.) Ninja-like organizational capabilities on Slack and Trello? Nice, but yeah no. Research skills honed over the course of attaining an MBA? Valuable and very useful, yes. But it's no...

And we're back for Day 2 of our Leadership Mini Series! In today's episode, Layci discusses the 3 levels of leading well: Personal Leadership, Leading Teams, and Organizational Leadership. One common thread between all of these leadership components is radical self-awareness and self-regulation. Tune in to hear more, and don't forget to sign up for our free newsletter to be the first to know about...

Investing in your team is just that- an investment. But did you know that you get $7 back for every $1 you spend on quality leadership development? That is indeed a worthy investment! Join Layci as she launches the first of a five-episode mini series on leadership development, foundational tenets of what makes a healthy organization, and why investing in your team is a win-win. LINKS FROM THIS EPI...

Starting next week, tune into the podcast for a special series exploring what it actually means to be a mentor to the rising generation of leaders. You will walk away knowing what you need to cover and how to connect with them.  And,  if you are in the early stages of leadership, as in you launched into a leadership role within the past five years OR you are currently in a leadership position and...

The healthiest, well-functioning teams have clear communication in regards to time off and availability in general. This can definitely be a balancing act, especially if you have contractors on your team. In this solo episode, Layci shares a glimpse into the day-to-day of her team and how they communicate their availability, specifically when life starts life-ing and team members need flex time. L...

Hot take: No one has ever changed their point of view after getting blasted by another person online. What if we approached conflict with a commitment to curiosity and refused to dehumanize the other person? On today's podcast, Layci is joined by Tim Whitaker, creator of the podcast The New Evangelicals. Tim challenges listeners to find the balance between critiquing ideas, not people; and always...

It's a fact: Throughout your leadership journey, you will experience people cheering you on AND people who disagree with your approach and methods. The key to navigating this is to not let yourself get distracted by who is on the sidelines. In this solo episode, Layci discusses the importance of not getting distracted by who is on the sidelines. As an entrepreneur, your time and energy are far too...

If you are in the early stages of business ownership, (as in you just launched a business in the past 5 years) this episode is especially for you! On today's episode, Layci welcomes Nate Skop, founder and owner of Fuel Inspired. Fuel Inspired offers 1:1 personal training, strength conditioning, and nutritional coaching, both virtual and in-person. Nate shares his journey into leadership, launching...

It's time to flip the script on the discussion around viewing a college degree as the absolute end-all as a benchmark for intellect and competence. In this solo episode, Layci challenges leaders to examine their own personal biases and pause before making assumptions about what a team member can bring to the table, regardless of their level of education. As a leader, it's on us to cast a wide net...

Happy New Year from all of us here at Transcend Leadership Collective! We wish only the very best for you in 2024! Listen in on today's podcast as Layci shares a sneak peek of what's in store for Transcend Leadership Collective in 2024 and how you (yes, you!) can become a part of the leadership revolution. To learn more about the Compass Sessions, click here. To get on Layci's 1:1 coaching waitlis...

It's a bit surreal, but this is our final podcast episode of 2023! We'll be back with a brand new episode the first week of January (and wow, do we have an exciting line up for 2024!) but in the meantime, listen in as Layci shares a very exciting recap of what 2023 looked like at Transcend Leadership Collective. Was it a year free from mistakes? Nope. Did we grow and expand in ways we never antici...

"There is nothing that is going to hold your company together more than company culture." - Chad Peterson. Listen in on the rest of Layci and Chad's conversation as Chad gets into the details of how he turned his leadership journey around. Spoiler Alert: Reaching out for help is absolutely critical for the leadership journey (gasp!) LINKS & RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: - ⁠Visit PTI Transportat...

The path to change moves from Awareness ➡️ Acceptance ➡️ Action. Did you know that we tend to spend most of that process hanging out between Awareness and Acceptance? Once acceptance truly occurs, action usually follows within days, but moving from awareness to acceptance can take YEARS. Yes, years! In this episode, Layci takes a deep dive into the process of change with Chad Peterson, owner of PT...

When we talk about pivoting in the world of leadership, nothing quite encapsulates this like the experience of owning and running a family farm. On this episode, our guest is Julia Bringolf, VP of Royal Bluff Orchards near Royal City, WA, and CEO of Cash Butte Distillery. Julia shares from her experience in navigating the complexities of managing a family business and seasonal workers, what it too...

Get ready for another great conversation with Layci and Tash Haynes as Tash unpacks her almost unbelievable journey into leadership and creating a following of over 250K. One of the greatest gifts as a leader is the ability to create space and belonging for others, and Tash Haynes has and continues to do just that through her work and influence. Don't miss the rest of this inspiring conversation!...

Our leadership journey is inevitably tied to our roots and beginnings. In this episode, Layci is joined by Tash Haynes, who is a content creator, blogger, and co-owner of Ike & Tash Photography. Tash shares her own incredible story of growing up in the foster care system to building a following of over 250K and the immense challenges and joys she faced along the way. Her story will inspire you...

In this solo episode, Layci shares a not-so-distant moment where she found herself "below the line." Join Layci as she shares what it means to be "at the line" or "below the line" and how having a healthy team who feels safe to communicate can bring an open leader back into self-regulation. To learn more about creating safe and open communication as a leader and access our FREE resources, visit ww...

One of the most imperative components of healthy leadership is an openness and ongoing commitment to self-growth. As many leaders discover, this commitment to self-growth means facing old patterns of behavior that are no longer serving themselves, their teams, and their families. In this episode, Layci is joined by Shawn Niles, AKA The Fat Pastor, as they discuss Shawn's journey from growing up in...

As leaders, we desire to thrive, succeed, and make an impact. The very thought of failure can be paralyzing, but what if you could reframe your understanding of failure and view it through the lens of learning and innovation? In this solo episode, Layci encourages leaders to leave behind an unsustainable perfectionist mindset and embrace the belief that failure is evidence of a leader who is willi...

If your leadership journey is in need of some inspiration, joy, and a healthy dose of truth-telling, then today's episode will leave you fired up and ready to get back to it! In this episode, Layci is joined by Anniedi Essien, Founder and CEO of Idem Spark. Anniedi shares her empowering story of the corporate ladder falling out from under her to the development and founding of her own company, but...