Level the Field Leadership

In Episode 11, we talk about your purpose: How do you know what your purpose is? What gets in the way of us following our purpose? How do we simply make the change and go for our goals? In this talk, I hope to help you tap into your purpose as a leader so you can most effectively lead your team and be the best version of yourself. Follow me on Instagram @level_the_field_leadership or TikTok @...

Episode 10 is all about receiving feedback: Why do we get defensive when someone gives us feedback? Why do we take some feedback so personally? How can you channel this information to make you a better leader? Here we talk about a three-step process for receiving feedback and using the information to help you and your team grow. Follow me on Instagram @level_the_field_leadership or TikTok  @r...

Here in Episode 8, what you as the leader can do to minimize intergenerational conflict and be the leader your team needs for overall success.  Follow me on Instagram @level_the_field_leadership or TikTok  @rachel_levelthefield for more leadership reminders for your toolkit. Remember, effective leadership is hard. But having the right knowledge can help you level the field with your lead...

Episode 9 is all about giving feedback: Why is feedback so hard? How can you be all in as a leader? Here we talk about the GROW model to help you be successful with your leadership and giving feedback to your team. Follow me on Instagram @level_the_field_leadership or TikTok  @rachel_levelthefield for more leadership reminders for your toolkit. Remember, effective leadership is hard. But havi...

Here in Episode 7, we talk about different generations in the work environment and why conflict can emerge. Getting different people of different ages with different approaches to their work can be challenging. In this part 1 of 2 series, we look at the different generations, assessing the assumptions and biases we may have towards people we work with.  In part 2, we will address how to lead...

Here in Episode 6, we speak with Marine Veteran Emily Erdmann, and get her pointers on the dos and donts with Veterans on your team. What are some misconceptions about Veterans? How does the military help Veterans transition to civilian jobs? What is the one question you should never ask a Veteran? Listen in to hear the answers to these questions and more today on Level the Field Leadership. Follo...

Here in Episode 5, we are talking about hiring and why it's so important for leaders to hire the right people for their team. If you are currently stuck in warm body hiring or your turnover numbers are through the roof, we have some tools to consider that can help. Listen in to hear the answers to these topics and more today on Level the Field Leadership. Follow me on Instagram @level_the_field_le...

In this episode of Level the Field Leadership, fellow I/O professional and Manager of Organizational Development (OD) of Texas A&M University TEEX, Lori Marrs and I try to tackle the hardest question in the world: What is a leader? Listen to our discussion and note the three characteristics she says the most effective leaders possess.  For more information about TEEX visit https://teex.or...

In today's episode of Level the Field, we will be talking about Organizational Citizenship Behaviors (OCBs) and how the lack of this item may be creating organizational fatigue for employees and for the leader. Join me as we go down the rabbit hole of research to come out on the other side to make you a better a leader.  References: (Motowidlo, Borman, & Schmit, 1997), (Trougakos, Beal, C...

In this episode of Level the Field Leadership, we talk with Falyne Kirkpatrick, the Executive Director of Camp Quality of Texas. Camp Quality USA Inc. is a non-profit organization that offers a much-needed respite to children with cancer and their families by providing free outdoor and camping activities, as well as year-round support programs. Camp Quality USA Inc. has 18 locations overall. Camp...