Episode 249 - The Leadership Lie - Why Playing by the Rules Doesn't Work with Lauren Wu

Lauren Wu faced pressure as a young lawyer to hide her joy and conform to rigid corporate molds. A near-fatal health crisis forced her to rethink how we approach work. She created a heart-led framework that helps us prevent burnout, structure efficient meetings, and build human-centered organizations without sacrificing success.

• Stop editing yourself to fit outdated leadership molds that do not serve you.

• Structure your meetings with agendas and assigned roles to save precious team time.

• Base your feedback on specific performance facts rather than personal traits or gender.

• Build psychological safety so team members can comfortably share honest and critical feedback.

• Pair your burnout prevention strategies with actionable success factors for sustainable growth.

Lauren Wu is a keynote speaker, attorney, and Heart Led Leadership founder helping organizations redesign leadership, burnout, and performance.

Lauren Wu's Website: https://www.heartledleadership.org

I believe that Anything is Possible and that people have the genius within them to find and live in their Genius Zone, their ultimate potential, and to live in abundance without burnout and without burning those who surround them.

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Episode 248 - How You're Leaving Millions on the Table - The Financial Blind Spot Most Leaders Miss with Kevin Koharki

Kevin Koharki spent nearly thirty years analyzing financial statements before founding CAE Consulting to turn complexity into clarity. He reveals the hidden true cost of stock-based compensation and shows how to connect daily employee actions to financial value. We explore how teaching teams to think like owners transforms culture, drives retention, and boosts company profitability.

• Uncover the true cost of stock-based compensation by analyzing corporate financial statement footnotes.

• Teach employees to articulate how their daily actions drive actual organizational value.

• Bridge the gap between technical accounting specialty and universal organizational capability.

• Map out supply chains and internal processes so every worker sees their financial impact.

• Replace excuses with daily work, purpose, and adaptability to build lasting success.

Kevin Koharki, MBA, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Purdue University and founder of CAE Consulting, LLC, who has seen firsthand that the real challenge inside most organizations isn't financial "illiteracy," but the inability to connect daily actions to the financial outcomes that matter. Kevin has built his career around closing that gap by turning financial mindset into a universal organizational capability. His VALUE Framework gives teams a practical roadmap for articulating the financial impact of their work, communicating decisions with clarity, and driving meaningful results.

Kevin Koharki's Website: https://www.kevinkoharki.com

I believe that Anything is Possible and that people have the genius within them to find and live in their Genius Zone, their ultimate potential, and to live in abundance without burnout and without burning those who surround them.

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Episode 247 - Stop the Silent War - Resolving Workplace Conflict with Marli Rusen

Marli Rusen spent thirty years as a labor lawyer and workplace mediator witnessing rising conflict and avoidance. She shifted from formal legal battles to teaching organizations how to have healthy, courageous conversations. Now, she helps leaders step back, master self-reflection, and resolve everyday tension before it turns into lasting workplace trauma.

• We must build the muscle of having courageous conversations instead of avoiding workplace conflict.

• We should step back to reflect and settle our emotions before engaging in difficult discussions.

• We need to hold short pre-conversations to prepare others and avoid blindsiding them.

• We must rely on shared facts and governing standards rather than personal opinions and emotions.

• We should address small acts of disrespect early before they turn into lasting trauma.
  
  

Marli Rusen is a legally trained workplace mediator and author helping organizations resolve conflict, one healthy conversation at a time.

Marli Rusen's Books:

• The Mirror Method

• Walking on Eggshells?

https://themirrormethod.ca/publications-and-books-for-dispute-resolution

Marli Rusen's Website: https://themirrormethod.ca

I believe that Anything is Possible and that people have the genius within them to find and live in their Genius Zone, their ultimate potential, and to live in abundance without burnout and without burning those who surround them.

For more information on Jeanne's coaching programs for coaches and consultants:

● https://jeanneomlor.com/reviews

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