Prepare for part two of Jill Dempsey's harrowing journey after discovering the multi-million dollar fraud taking place in her company. Following a years-long trial, Jill continues to pivot her professional career, eventually becoming the Executive Director of the US Friends of AMAR. There, she oversees Middle-Eastern support for individuals affected by military conflict and displacement.Learn how to rebuild in the worst of times with Jill's inspiring story:"Don't scale what's toxic.""Integrity is expensive, but worth it.""Rebuild with aligned ecosystems.""Live in your legacy, not for it."Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilld/See more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast/Links for Mark S. Cook: MarkSpencerCook.com | WindfallPartners.comLinkedIn for Mark S. Cook: LinkedIn.com/in/@MarkSpencerCookOther Social Media: @MarkSpencerCookQuestions Explored:• How to lead multiple different companies?• When to stand up against your superiors?• How to leverage your assets?• How to rebuild after a total loss?• Who to turn to when times are dim?Lessons Learned:• Be willing to adapt and compromise.• Snuff out toxicity before it grows.• Being grateful for obstacles.• Stand by your integrity no matter what.• Work for what you love.• Your legacy is how you live right now.• Don't be afraid to pivot.Keywords:CEO, CFO, COO, Non-profit, Entrepreneurship, Woman leaders, Resilience, Legacy, Rebuilding, Fraud, Whistleblower, Workplace toxicity, Middle-East, Integrity.

Prepare for part one of this nail-biting conversation with Jill Dempsey, C-suite positioner (CEO, CFO, and COO) of a half-a-dozen different non-profit and growth-stage companies. Witness her journey leading up to her shocking discovery of a multi-million-dollar fraud taking place within her company.Learn how to balance professional growth and personal values with Jill's powerful story:"Don't scale what's toxic.""Integrity is expensive, but worth it.""Rebuild with aligned ecosystems.""Live in your legacy, not for it."Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilld/See more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast/Links for Mark S. Cook: MarkSpencerCook.com | WindfallPartners.comLinkedIn for Mark S. Cook: LinkedIn.com/in/@MarkSpencerCookOther Social Media: @MarkSpencerCookQuestions Explored:• How to lead multiple different companies?• When to stand up against your superiors?• How to leverage your assets?• How to rebuild after a total loss?• Who to turn to when times are dim?Lessons Learned:• Be willing to adapt to compromise.• Snuff out toxicity before it grows.• Being grateful for obstacles.• Stand by your integrity no matter what.• Work for what you love.• Your legacy is how you live right now.• Don't be afraid to pivot.Keywords:CEO, CFO, COO, Non-profit, Entrepreneurship, Woman leaders, Resilience, Legacy, Rebuilding, Fraud, Whistleblower, Workplace toxicity, Middle-East, Integrity.

Join Kevin Eikenberry, one of Inc.com's Top 100 Leadership and Management Experts in the World, as he shares his secrets to success. For thirty years, Kevin has been training leaders realize their potential and shoot for the stars!

Exclusive tips to be a better boss in a hyper-speed work-world:

"Think big, start small…"

"Practice with people, not data…"

"Never forget the fundamentals…"

Learn more from best-selling author and expert leader…

See more at: MarkSpencerCook.com/Podcast/

Links for Mark S. Cook: MarkSpencerCook.com | WindfallPartners.com

LinkedIn for Mark S. Cook: LinkedIn.com/in/@MarkSpencerCook

Other Social Media: @MarkSpencerCook

Questions Explored in this Discussion:

• How to close the "knowing/doing" gap?

• How to set long-lasting habits?

• How to balance consistency with flexibility?

• How fast to progress through life?

• What to do in transitionary periods?

Lessons Learned:

• Observe successful leaders to become one.

• You have to build habits to gain skills.

• Learn to balance conflicting skills.

• How and when to give helpful feedback.

• Be patiently persistent.

• Life moves one day at a time.

• It's never too late to return to the fundamentals.

Chapters

0:00 Introduction

3:40 Changing With the Times

11:00 Kevin's Background

14:06 Learning to Lead

17:05 Mindset/Skillset/Habitset

22:26 Flexibility vs Consistency

28:48 Intentionality

32:45 Giving Grace

38:11 Positive vs corrective feedback

45:24 Think Big, Start Small

47:12 Transitioning into Leadership

49:04 Return to Your Roots

Website: kevineikenberry.com

Flexible Leadership Book: kevineikenberry.com/flexible

Confidence Masterclass: kevineikenberry.com/gift

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry/

Keywords:

bestselling author, leadership, flexibility, patience, constructive feedback, habits, consistency, intentionality