Strong Leaders Serve with Teri Schmidt

Team development is a superpower of many moms, for good reason.  In this short episode we focus on 3 leadership lessons  learned from parenting that we can use to develop our teams toward greatness, even during difficult times. What team development lessons have you learned from parenting?  Share with us on IG at @wearemomsthatlead ! Show Notes: https://momsthatlead.com/podcast/35 Want to chat mor...

Skill-isode = A short bonus episode with practical tips for a skill related to the topic of the week's main episode. Since we've been talking about courage recently, why not jump into a conversation about something that induces more fear than spiders...public speaking. We'll go through the most important mindset shift you need to make to speak effectively as a leader and an acronym...

Leadership takes courage.   But, it is not always the big and loud acts of courage that change our workplaces and communities.  Instead, it is the everyday small acts of courage that we as moms and leaders have the chance to take on each day.   Just like how a small stream can carve out a giant canyon over time…our small, repeated acts of courage have the potential to change our homes, workplaces,...

On this Inauguration Day in the United States, this episode focuses how we can lead with courage to heal divisions in our families, workplaces and communities.  Links shared: Brene Brown's Unlocking Us - January 13, 2021 Episode Elizabeth Lesser's TED Talk The AND Campaign's Church Politics Podcast - December 9, 2020 Episode Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teri-m-sc...

As leaders and moms, not only do we need to find ways to persevere during difficult times (which we've had plenty of lately), but we also have to carry ourselves in a way that motivates others to keep moving forward.  It's not easy.  That's why we're spending one more week on perseverance, digging deeper into the lessons we learned from Melanie's story shared in the last e...

Are you tired  of all of the podcasts and blog posts talking about new year goal setting?  Maybe its time for a new approach.  If you listened to the last two episodes, you know how important that I think it is to define your purpose before you arbitrarily select personal leadership goals.  But, in addition to that, I also think that it's important explore the character trait that you will ne...

This week we're continuing the important work that must happen BEFORE you follow everyone else's advice and set goals for the new year.    We're talking about the final two steps to define your purpose so you can be confident that your goals are setting you on a path forward that makes you worth following. Today we'll focus on simple questions to help you gain clarity on your p...

It's that time of year when everyone's focusing on New Year's Resolutions and every business and parenting podcast is talking about setting goals for the new year.  But if you're really looking for meaning and fulfillment as a leader and as a mom, it's worth taking some time to pause.   Pause to define your purpose so you can be confident that your goals are setting you on...

This year has been tough, to say the least.  As leaders, we need to avoid the urge to disengage.  Instead, we need to choose to dig into the experience and learn from it. The forced slow-down and pain of multiple crises gives us a unique perspective to start the new year, focusing on what is most important. And another call for you to get off the hamster wheel and step into discovering (or re-disc...

Do you struggle to find inner peace in the world we're living in right now?   Has the onset of the holiday season left you with even more stress and overwhelm? Do you long to bring a sense of peace and joy to those you lead but struggle to find it for yourself? Then you need today's episode!  Our guest, Marielle Melling, radiates peace and joy.  Not only that, she has studied and written...

No doubt you've seen a lot of articles about leadership resilience this year.  But what does that really look like in personal and professional settings?   How can you lead yourself and others through the big and small losses that have affected so many this year? In this second episode of our Peace Series, we focus on four practical steps to help you to be a resilient leader so that you can f...

How can you find peace for yourself and those that you lead during this crazy holiday season?  That's what we're going to focus on during our three-episode Peace Series. Peace starts with focus.  As many leaders say, "what you focus on expands."  In this episode, we'll go through three easy steps you can use both personally and with your team to finish this tumultuous year...

Gratitude can be hard to come by, especially during crises and challenging times.  But, yes, it is possible. In this inspirational interview with Hilda Gradnigo, we talk about the role of gratitude in leadership, the unique power of women, the great responsibility and accountability of leadership, the importance of self care and how to know when it's your time to lead. About Hilda: Hilda Grad...

Gratitude is a powerful tool for us as moms and as leaders, but only if it's used authentically. In this episode we talk about the power of gratitude for our personal health, family culture and work team motivation.  But we also touch on the pitfalls of gratitude and how it can be misused. Let's work together to lead with the authentic gratitude that is so needed in our communities today...

Has the repetitive busy-ness of your life left you feeling like you're on a hamster wheel of parenting? Do you sometimes feel like your leadership responsibilities and your family's hectic schedule are sucking the meaning out of your life and keeping you from connecting with your kids? This episode is packed with practical (and manageable) solutions for you! Our guest today, Megan Smith,...

“I believe that words are strong, that they can overwhelm what we fear when fear seems more awful than life is good.” -Andrew Solomon As a leader you will have an opportunity to engage in difficult conversations.  If you're not, I dare say that you're not leading. Especially during current times, we need leaders who have the courage to move through difficult conversations with humility,...

Motivation can be hard to come by these days.  As leaders, how are we supposed to inspire and motivate others when we don't even feel like doing what it takes to move forward on our own goals?  This episode, the first in our "Muck of Leadership" series, faces the challenge of a lack of motivation head on, providing a simple, three-step practice that can help you to reinvigorate your...

Seriously???  We're talking about something as far off as leaving a leadership legacy in the middle of multiple crises?  Yes! Taking specific action to shape the legacy that you're leaving as a leader has never been more important.  Together with identifying your purpose and crafting your leadership vision, shaping your leadership legacy can bring great meaning to moments even in difficu...

One of the toughest parts of a leader's job, regardless of whether you're leading in a corporation, in the community or at home, is to motivate and develop the people on a team toward a common goal. In this episode we learn from experienced leader Shawn Overcast that it all starts with self-leadership.  Shawn shares inspirational stories and practical strategies for helping those you lea...

Does this season (and year) have you feeling like you're continually reacting to a new crisis, news story, new way to school or other difficult situation?  You're not alone. But there is a way to react less and lead more:  by crafting your leadership vision.  In this episode we share a simple 3-part exercise that will help you to be more intentional and focused as you lead at work, at ho...

With school year activities getting started again are you nervous about getting stuck on the hamster wheel of meaningless busy-ness again? Do you crave more meaning in your leadership and life?   We've got the answer for you.   First, start with the episodes we've done on finding your purpose and using it to prioritize your life.  Then, come back and discover a surefire way to add more m...

In this episode we're building on last week's tips on motivation by speaking with accomplished business owner, community advocate and athlete, Gabrielle Baumeyer. Gabrielle and I cover many leadership development topics such how to help those you lead (including your kids) become leaders themselves, how to view your life as an opportunity to make positive change and why moms need to stop...

If you, like me, have been feeling blah lately, this episode's for you.   Motivation is tricky, especially in challenging times.  The temptation to stay in bed a little longer or lounge around all day is strong. But that will not help you to be the leader you were created to be...the leader that your community likely needs more now than ever. So, in this episode we share 4 simple practices th...

The 2020 school year is getting off to a start like no other.   Usually, August is a time to fill up fall calendars, buy school supplies, sign up for new clubs and sports.  But this year, we're choosing between virtual and in-person learning, making sure the kids have masks and waiting to hear about how activities and schedules might play out.  How do we continue to lead with grace through th...

In this episode, we're building on last week's conversation about starting small with habits to become a healthy leader by speaking to an actual expert in women's fitness, Lauri Mazeikas, the Ms. FitMom.  You know by now that I believe that fitness plays a critical role in our ability to lead and that fitness challenges during the grow phase of you're leadership development not...