The Rutledge Perspective Podcast

Join Laurel and her guest, Kim Seymour, Chief People Officer at WW.  Together they explore Kim's journey from corporate law to Human Resources; the definition of what success means to her; and her ability to read and use the talents with those she manages.   About the Guest: Kim Seymour currently serves as the Chief People Officer at WW (formerly Weight Watchers), where they inspire healthy habits...

The term "servant leadership" has gotten to be one of those terms that is overused. But the IDEA of servant leadership is a good one. It suggests that, in order to be a great leader, one must lead with a servants heart. The success of those around you is just as important, if not more so, than your own.  But in order to make this work, it is important to remember 3 key things: (a) being in service...

As we say in Texas, "good fences make good neighbors." Fences tell you what belongs to you and what does not. They set a "barrier" of sorts between physical spaces. This same concept is true with boundaries. What are "fences" are you putting up to protect yourself - your physical, mental and emotional self.  And how do you tell the difference between good boundaries and bad boundaries? We'll explo...

It is important, no matter your role in an organization, that you have courage. Courage to tackle tasks you've never done before. Courage to seek and act upon constructive feedback. And, most important AND most difficult, courage to stand up and challenge the status quo. There are many "sacred cows" in organizations; and developing the ability to address these issues when they are detrimental to t...

Often, we put our own development on the back burner. Leaders, in particular, are prone to ensuring their teams or developed; but often forget to invest the same time and energy into themselves.  If you are are not learning, you are not growing. If you are not growing, you are stagnating. If you are stagnating, you are dying.  Do not let "busy" be your excuse for failing to continue to learn. You...

In this episode: The perfect fit begins with clear self-awareness Knowledge and skills are critical, but so is the desire and drive Knowing your why finalizes the fit and makes it ideal for the point in time that the why is constant

Holly Dowling is an award-winning global speaker and inspirational thought leader on topics including empowerment, leadership, engagement, and finding your passion and living it!!    Much of where she's been, influences where she is today.  Starting her career as a cruise director in Tahiti, she gained valuable experience and training in entertaining, connecting, and inspiring diverse audiences. W...

On this episode of the Rutledge Perspective we are going to talk about self-preservation and the misconception that self-care is somehow selfish.

On this week's episode of The Rutledge Perspective, we are going to talk about de-cluttering.  Decluttering your space and decluttering your mind.

This week's episode of the Rutledge Perspective is about curiosity. Curiosity has become the lastest buzzword. The key to innovation. The latest measure of success.  And yet, it is also the thing that companies have the hardest time actually acknowledging and promoting.

Today's topic is about choices. The actions we choose to take and, more importantly, the actions we choose not to take. All have impact. Contrary to popular belief – or what you employer may tell you – you ALWAYS have a choice. Some choices are better than others, but they are choices nonetheless. You have the choice to change or adapt to your environment; to remain with or leave an organization;...

Today's topic will resonate for those of you who would rather pluck out your eyelashes than attend a corporate event or gala! For the social butterflies in My Village—party on! Just remember, it's still a COMPANY EVENT—not a night at the club!

The dreaded response, "Do what I say, not what I do." That never made sense to us. Did our parents get to behave differently because they were our parents? Because they were smarter? Or simply because they were adults? And why was their behavior acceptable when my doing THE EXACT SAME THING was not? There'd been a complete disconnect between words and actual observed behavior.

Today's topic is something that always gets me to the edge of the ledge! You know, that ledge where one more thing or one more conversation is going to make me respond in a way that is authentic but likely not workplace appropriate.   That topic is the workplace assumption that I own processes, programs, and responsibilities that I do not own. 

Many of us have heard the phrase "you do you!" Often, it is when we are doing something unusual or out of the ordinary; or when we are behaving in a way that is authentically "us" but not necessarily in line with behavioral norms in the situation at hand. The term is sometimes said to be supportive. Sometimes it is said in a manner that indicates "ok, I wouldn't do that, but if that's your choice,...

During our lives, we have many opportunities to participate on teams. Sometimes we are formal leaders of departments or functions, leading committees or chairing boards. Other times, we are members of those teams, committees or boards. In all those instances, it can be shocking when someone you thought was a trusted leader, colleague or subordinate exhibits behavior that is detrimental to the team...