She-suites: A Podcast With Jodi Hood

In this podcast Dr. Jodi shares the 8-8-8 Rule posted in LinkedIn by Amy Gibson of C-Serve , who she says was inspired by Robert Owens. Here's the concept. Every one of us gets the same 24 hours each day. Amy suggests we intentionally divide those hours into three priorities: Eight hours for work. Eight hours for sleep. Eight hours for your personal life Amy says by doing so she-suites can be...

Dr. Jodi shares as leaders, it is our responsibility is to prepare the next generation of leaders to sustain organizations for the future. That preparation requires a new paradigm for training, both High-Tech and High-Touch. The organizations that thrive tomorrow won't necessarily be those with the newest technology. They'll be the ones whose leaders understand how to blend cutting-edge...

She-Suites, have you been carrying a dream or idea that the world has never seen? In this podcast Dr. Jodi challenges She-Suites to follow their dreams and embrace their passion. Why? Because the time is now. Dr. Jodi admonishes women to “Just Do It!”. The message is : The world needs your creativity and your courage. Unleash that dream that only you were called to bring into existence. She-Suites...

In this episode Dr. Jodi adds another "R" to the previous podcast Rest, Relaxation, and Rejuvenation. That "R" is Routine Checkup. Dr. Jodi reminds She-Suites that leadership is often described as a marathon, not a sprint. But even marathon runners stop for water stations, health checks, and recovery. The goal is not simply to finish the race. The goal is to finish strong. Chic...

In this  episode of She-Suites, Dr. Jodi  encourages women leaders to prioritize themselves this summer and embrace the power of rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Discover why stepping away from the demands of leadership isn't a luxury—it's a necessity. Whether you're dreaming of breathtaking natural landscapes, charming coastal retreats, vibrant city adventures, Broadway lights,...

In this episode Dr. Jodi's guest, Crystal Turner, compares and contrasts the Devil Wears Prada Leadership Model with her BRAVE Framework that promotes psychological safety. Crystal tells listeners the difference between a social culture and a belonging culture. Social culture says: “We have fun together.” Belonging culture says: “You are safe to be human here. ”One creates temporary connectio...

In  this episode Dr. Jodi pays homage to the women who have earned the Degree of Doctor. Dr. Jodi dedicates this episode to every woman who dared to finish. To the women who studied tired. Led tired. Mothered tired. Prayed tired. And still crossed the finish line. This episode is for the women who turned sacrifice into scholarship… and pressure into purpose. We see you. We honor you. We celebrate...

AI-You can't hate, you must appreciate! My goal today is this:To leave no leader behind. She-Suites must: Learn the language. Learn the tools. Learn the future. You MUST remember: The leaders who adapt…are the leaders who advance. Don’t lose you seat and the table because you are left behind. AI  didn’t come to play.  AI is not going away. AI is here to stay! She-Suites Podcast with Jodi Hood...

In this podcast Dr. Jodi says "Let’s say Nada to The Devil Wears Prada Leadership Model: The Best Show of Appreciation Is A Stress-Free Workplace". Because this month is Employee Appreciation Month Dr. Jodi reminds She-Suites that the best appreciation is not what you give people…It’s the environment you create for them.  The Best Show of Appreciation Is A Stress free workplace. She-Suit...

Leaders, before asking what a person is doing, ask how they are doing first. "Care and Compliance Can Co-exist."  Research tells us: •Empathetic leadership increases trust, collaboration, and performance  •It improves employee well-being and resilience  •And it directly impacts retention, engagement, and innovation  When leaders fail to check on people they’re actively weakening their le...

In this episode, Dr. Jodi shares information about the moms we supervise  who are raising children with Autism. The tasks: Before we evaluate performance;  Before we question professionalism; We must seek to understand. Why? Because once we know better, we lead better. Dr. Jodi then  presents this challenge for She-Suites: Lead with compassion before critique and lead with grace before judgment. B...

Dr. Jodi sheds light on one of the most triumphant leadership lessons witnessed this week during the Women’s Basketball Final Four Tournament. After being openly and aggressively disrespected by Coach Geno Auriemma, Dawn Staley, Coach of North Carolina’s Women’s Basketball Teams taught us that not every moment deserves your microphone. Not every offense deserves your energy.  And not every questio...

In this podcast, Dr. Jodi asks this question: What dead horse are you dealing with? Is it a strategy?  A structure?  A relationship?  A role you’ve outgrown?  A vision that no longer fits the season? Where are you gripping the reins…  when wisdom is telling you to let it go? Look! powerful leaders don’t just know how to build. They know when to bury. And sometimes the most strategic move you can m...

For many of us, Spring is a time to de-clutter and clean out We de-clutter closets. We purge emails. We reorganize our offices. We clean out files But when was the last time you cleaned out or de-cluttered your mind? In this episode Dr. Jodi shares how you can rewire you brain. Science calls it neuroplasticity — your brain’s ability to rewire itself. This process is necessary to your leadership su...

Isn’t it ironic that the harshest criticism comes from people aren’t successfully, have never been successful, and will never be successful at executing nothing! But there is a leadership lesson that Dr. Jodi shares in this episode: No matter how flawlessly you execute, someone will find fault. Someone will critique, someone will have commentary. But you can’t let commentary cancel your calling. Y...

What makes a leader rise above the rest? Why is it that some leaders' influence last way beyond their tenure? The answer is plain and simple: A great leader recognizes the fact that the people they lead are humans first. In this episode Dr. Jodi tells leaders that if they treat their people as humans first (Doing "right" by them) their influence will be everlasting. She-Suites Podca...

Dear She-Suites, In this podcast Dr. Jodi says, as you sit in a seat someone once offered you… As you walk into rooms some wished they could enter… As you live daily with opportunity that others might never know… Please reflect! And in your reflection… Feel gratitude. Feel reverence. Feel responsibility. Always remember that someone, somewhere, stood in the gap so you could walk through. Preparati...

Dr. Jodi asks the question: While in meetings, are you like the loud annoying parakeet that chirps, chirps, chirps or are you like the panther who is quiet, decisive, and strategic? She reminds the She-Suite that you do not have to out talk to out think! Dr. Jodi says, when you are in meetings do this:  Sit back. Observe. Smile. Keep your power in reserve. And when you decide to speak, show them w...

This week Dr. Jodi shares the buzzword of the week: Jigsaw Leadership. It sounds shiny. It sounds new. But, Jigsaw Leadership is a close cousin of things we already know: Distributed leadership Shared leadership Collaborative leadership Same family reunion. New name tag. It is more of a metaphor than a defined framework. At its core, Jigsaw Leadership is simply this: No one leader holds the whole...

Valentine’s Day is coming… and some She-Suites are in a committed relationship. Not with a person.  But with their work! In this episode, Dr. Jodi wants She-Suites to pause and take heed with a Valentine’s Day reminder to practice self-love. She-Suites Podcast with Jodi Hood.  Please Like on Facebook, Connect on LinkedIn, and Subscribe to my YouTube Channel.

In this episode Dr. Jodi talks about the moment you realize that as a mom or grandma, you’ve been fired! She shares a recent article that stated, by the time your child turns 18 , you’ve already spent about 95% of the total time you’ll ever spend with them. With that, Dr. Jodi encourages She-Suites to commit to being intentional and presence as moms during the childhood years. Because before you k...

If you’ve ever been told you’re too much… too bold, too confident, too visible—pull up a chair. This episode is for you. This episode is to encourage my she-suites to never be compelled to stop shining! Dr. Jodi says "Glow hard or go home. Be a light. And never—ever—dim your light. She-suites, you are stars!! Always be unapologetically you." She-Suites Podcast with Jodi Hood.  Please Lik...

In this podcast Dr. Jodi shares this message: Before correction with your team members, this is the best practice:  Connection first. Correction second. And love always. That is the lesson and take away for this episode:  Correction without connection creates resistance. But connection before correction creates growth. She-Suites Podcast with Jodi Hood.  Please Like on Facebook, Connect on LinkedI...

At the start of every year, what do most of us commit to?  Eating better, making healthier choices, and more time at the gym. But what about your mind? Mental illness, depression, grief, and suicide, although rarely discussed, must be uncovered and treated.  Mental fitness should not be optional. In 2026, Dr. Jodi admonishes you to make it a priority. It’s how She-Suites lead, last, and live well....

The Case of Heels vs Knee: Divorce Not An Option In the first podcast of 2026, Dr. Jodi uses humor and personification to share her knee replacement healing journey that is taking longer than expected through a comedic dialogue between her heels and knee. In the suite women and heels, for some, are more than a fashion statement but they speak power and authority. In this episode Dr. Jodi’s knee fo...