Leadership Evolution

Teachers and educators are some of the most important leaders in our society today, even if they aren't always recognized that way. In today's episode, Eric Louers-Phillips shares his story of becoming an elementary ed teacher, and how his career in the education space has evolved over time. Dr. Louérs-Phillips was a classroom teacher for 12 years, and he joined FCPS in 2004 after starting his edu...

Helping people and their families with money and improving their financial future for the better is powerful work. In today's episode, Kevin Moore shares his story of initially pursuing a career in the film and TV industry, but pivoted to something completely different. Kevin is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and a member of the Financial Planning Association. He joined the family bus...

Leading others in the workplace can be difficult. It should never be a cookie-cutter approach though, because people are very unique individuals. In today's episode, Amanda Haddaway shares her story of 'accidentally' getting into the HR career field, and then eventually branching off to start her own business, HR Answerbox. In her role as the managing director of HR Answerbox, she specializes in c...

History is something that affects all of us today; we really can't understand our modern world without knowing the context behind all of it. In today's episode, Jake Wynn shares his story of learning about and studying history throughout his life, and how his love for history has shaped his career path. Jake's leadership role with Visit Frederick plays a big part in the community; this organizatio...

Doing work you love is important, but it's not always easy to find the ideal work-life balance that is often talked about. In today's episode, Jake Butt shares his story of working for his family's business, and then eventually branching off to start his own custom software development and consulting business. He knows firsthand how challenging it can be to differentiate between life and work as a...

We really are capable of doing incredible work in the world, but sometimes it can be difficult to put ourselves out there and try new things. If we're in an environment where our skills aren't being utilized well, making a change is necessary. In today's episode, Shana Knight shares her story of how she became involved in and continued to give back to her community in multiple ways. She's worked f...

It's not always easy to discover our skills and talents in the workplace, and in life. The truth is though, we all have unique strengths, and it's important that we continue developing and evolving, instead of holding ourselves back. In today's episode, Holly Schor shares her story of becoming a leader with the Goodwill organization, and how the growth mindset has been vital for her along the way....

Practicing compassion and taking the time to really understand where people are (as well as where they want to go) is very much needed in our society. In today's episode, Bob Clegg shares his unique story of living as a homeless person for several years. Once he decided to get back into the formal economy, Bob earned multiple degrees, and then went on to found Justice Jobs in 2018. Since then, Jus...

We as humans have a great need for belonging and wanting to progress in our work. When you're a leader, it's important to not only be savvy when it comes to your industry, but also when you're developing people in their work. In today's episode, Shawn Wolf shares his story of starting his own business, Outside Force. He's held multiple other leadership positions in various industries, and his focu...

Delivering the best support to children and families who have experienced trauma is not an easy task, but is very much needed in our world today. Child Advocacy Centers now act as a centralized 'hub' to protect and serve these families when they need it most. In today's episode, Robin Grove shares her journey to becoming the director of the Frederick County CAC. She discusses her transition and le...

Mental health often gets pushed to the backburner, because it's not always easy to check in with ourselves. Over the last few years, the impact of the pandemic has affected everyone, and we've definitely experienced a mental health crisis. In today's episode, Melissa Ward shares her story of becoming a therapist and starting her own business, as well as other community leadership roles she's been...

Starting and building a brand new company comes with plenty of challenges, but having the right mindset goes a long way. In today's episode, Kevin MacKay shares his story of becoming a co-business owner and leading a startup company in construction.   His journey of entrepreneurship started from a young age, and he always knew he wanted to have his own business. Kevin loves people, and he brings i...

The healthcare field is always evolving, and has dramatically changed over the last few years. Looking at the whole person and helping people get (and stay) healthy is needed now, more than ever. In today's episode, Dr. Deborah Morrone, D.C., shares her story of starting her non-traditional chiropractic business from scratch, as well as other leadership roles she's been active with. Many of her ed...

Leadership doesn't always look the same for everyone, and it's not something everyone chooses (or feels called) to do. Leading does start with people though, because every person needs support. In today's episode, Angela R. Gerald shares her journey about becoming a leader in not only one, but multiple different roles. She's passionate about leading and helping people within her church ministry, a...

According to Tanith Fowler-Corsi, leadership is a journey of continuous learning and growth. In this episode, Tanith discusses her own leadership journey which began at a young age when she was first thrown into a leadership position at George Mason University without any training or background in management. Over the years, she has had to adapt her leadership style to different environments, incl...

Becoming a solopreneur is not something that can be achieved by everyone. It requires strong determination and discipline. In this episode, Ben Trawick shares his journey from aspiring actor to marketing entrepreneur, and how the pandemic shifted his business and leadership goals. Through the changes, one thing remains the same - serving others. He remains determined to provide immense value and s...

Welcome to Leadership Evolution; a limited edition podcast about leaders and how they evolve. Join Rachel Harrison, owner of Trauma Specialists , as she interviews the leaders involved in Leadership Frederick County , class of 2023. Interviews will focus on the growth of each guest over the last several years, including the shifts they have made in their own lives as well as leading through global...