Empowered Leadership
Alexandra Reese
Welcome to Empowered Leadership with Alexandra Reese. Join me in candid conversations with exemplary leaders from diverse backgrounds, as we explore what it takes to build an organization, life, and legacy you love and to do it all with confidence, ease, and joy. Tune in where you will hear contrarian perspectives that propel your growth, cutting-edge insights and resources to uplevel your leadership and impact.
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In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Tim Winner, the Vice President of Operations and Strategic Partnerships at the Technology Association of Oregon. Tim is a people-driven leader with an abundance of leadership experience, both as an executive at highly-successful publicly traded companies and as an advisor for high-growth startups.
Join them as they discuss:
- Why highly-effective leadership begins (or ends) with self-awareness- How to scale leadership by creating a common language within your organization- Why what got you here won’t get you there, and how to evolve your leadership to meet the changing needs of your organization- How to eliminate bias from your feedback, so you can build a high-performing culture- How to identify and overcome roadblocks in the workplace to ensure you find joy in your career - Unconventional perspectives on what our workplaces (and communities) may look like in 5+ years- Why disengagement from your company may be a good thing!And more!Resources:- Tim’s LinkedIn- Tim’s Website- Technology Association of Oregon’s LinkedIn- Technology Association of Oregon’s Website- The Winner Group- Book Recommendation: Recapture the Rapture
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the show (instructions available here), and share with a friend! Your support makes a tremendous difference in spreading the word, so thank you. For more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.
Join them as they discuss:
- Why highly-effective leadership begins (or ends) with self-awareness- How to scale leadership by creating a common language within your organization- Why what got you here won’t get you there, and how to evolve your leadership to meet the changing needs of your organization- How to eliminate bias from your feedback, so you can build a high-performing culture- How to identify and overcome roadblocks in the workplace to ensure you find joy in your career - Unconventional perspectives on what our workplaces (and communities) may look like in 5+ years- Why disengagement from your company may be a good thing!And more!Resources:- Tim’s LinkedIn- Tim’s Website- Technology Association of Oregon’s LinkedIn- Technology Association of Oregon’s Website- The Winner Group- Book Recommendation: Recapture the Rapture
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the show (instructions available here), and share with a friend! Your support makes a tremendous difference in spreading the word, so thank you. For more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.
How to be a Confident Leader with Tracy Hooper, Founder of The Confidence Project
Empowered Leadership
04/20/23 • 38 min
In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Tracy Hooper, Founder of The Confidence Project, to discuss why a good leader needs to be able to read a room, as well as being able to create a sense of belonging amongst others.
Tracy is the Founder of The Confidence Project, an organization that works with leaders to practice skills and feel confident in any situation. She is also the Best-Selling Author of “The NOW Hello, What to Say, What to Do in the World of Work”. She has also been described as a “wonderful and skilled presenter” by people she’s worked with!
Join them as they discuss:
- The power of carrying yourself with confidence
- How introverts can demonstrate confidence, especially in large group settings
- Body language for confidence and approachability
- Tips and tricks for building personal connection in a virtual environment quickly
- The power of breath, and how you can transform a room just by changing your breathing
- Words to lose and words to use
- Science-backed tools to mitigate stress in the moment, so you can remain calm and confident even in the most stressful situations
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the show (instructions available here), and share with a friend! Your support makes a tremendous difference in spreading the word, so thank you.For more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.
Tracy is the Founder of The Confidence Project, an organization that works with leaders to practice skills and feel confident in any situation. She is also the Best-Selling Author of “The NOW Hello, What to Say, What to Do in the World of Work”. She has also been described as a “wonderful and skilled presenter” by people she’s worked with!
Join them as they discuss:
- The power of carrying yourself with confidence
- How introverts can demonstrate confidence, especially in large group settings
- Body language for confidence and approachability
- Tips and tricks for building personal connection in a virtual environment quickly
- The power of breath, and how you can transform a room just by changing your breathing
- Words to lose and words to use
- Science-backed tools to mitigate stress in the moment, so you can remain calm and confident even in the most stressful situations
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the show (instructions available here), and share with a friend! Your support makes a tremendous difference in spreading the word, so thank you.For more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.
Leveraging Culture as an Engine for Growth with Andrew Brummer, Chief Service Officer of LifeQ
Empowered Leadership
07/20/23 • 49 min
In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Andrew Brummer, Chief Service Officer of LifeQ, the leading FDA-approved provider of biometrics and health information derived from wearable devices. Andrew has 30+ years of diverse business and leadership experience. He joined LifeQ in 2015, as one of the company’s early employees. Notably, Andrew has helped scale the business globally to drive double-digit annual growth. If you’re working to scale your organization, tune in for candid stories and powerful insights to accelerate your journey.Join them as they discuss:
- The counterintuitive link between patience and performance- How to turn around a toxic culture and build a high-performing team- Two keys to unlock productivity gains (while strengthening engagement)- Why you should strive to work yourself out of a job- The unparalleled power of predictability- When more information is not better, and you should hold back in communicating your vision and strategy- How to evolve your leadership as your business scalesAnd more!Resources:
- Andrew's LinkedIn
- LifeQ LinkedIn
- LifeQ Website
- Book Recommendations: The Trusted Advisor and Change Starts with You If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the show (instructions available here), and share with a friend! Your support makes a tremendous difference in spreading the word, so thank you. For more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.
- The counterintuitive link between patience and performance- How to turn around a toxic culture and build a high-performing team- Two keys to unlock productivity gains (while strengthening engagement)- Why you should strive to work yourself out of a job- The unparalleled power of predictability- When more information is not better, and you should hold back in communicating your vision and strategy- How to evolve your leadership as your business scalesAnd more!Resources:
- Andrew's LinkedIn
- LifeQ LinkedIn
- LifeQ Website
- Book Recommendations: The Trusted Advisor and Change Starts with You If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the show (instructions available here), and share with a friend! Your support makes a tremendous difference in spreading the word, so thank you. For more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.
Creating Safety, Trust, and Belonging in the Workplace with Mike Reese, Retired Sheriff of Multnomah County
Empowered Leadership
04/20/23 • 33 min
In this first-ever episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Mike Reese, Retired Sheriff of Multnomah County, to discuss how leaders can inspire a shared vision and lead a thriving organization during times of crisis.
Mike recently retired from a 33-year career in law enforcement. Most recently, he was the Sheriff of Multnomah County. Prior to that, he was Chief of Police in the City of Portland. And he also happens to be Alexandra’s dad. Join them as they consider:
- The key attributes of exceptional leadership
- How leaders can inspire a shared vision in a large, diverse organization
- How to strengthen communication and a culture of feedback in large organizations
- What it takes to create safety, trust, and belonging during times of crisis
- How the pandemic continues to impact mental health and performance and what leaders must do in response
- The power of purpose in building credibility as a leader
- How to set up systems that drive your focus to the right things at the right times
- How to handle the loneliness and isolation of being at the top
- Why great leaders are students of history
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the show (instructions available here), and share with a friend! Your support makes a tremendous difference in spreading the word, so thank you.For more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.
Mike recently retired from a 33-year career in law enforcement. Most recently, he was the Sheriff of Multnomah County. Prior to that, he was Chief of Police in the City of Portland. And he also happens to be Alexandra’s dad. Join them as they consider:
- The key attributes of exceptional leadership
- How leaders can inspire a shared vision in a large, diverse organization
- How to strengthen communication and a culture of feedback in large organizations
- What it takes to create safety, trust, and belonging during times of crisis
- How the pandemic continues to impact mental health and performance and what leaders must do in response
- The power of purpose in building credibility as a leader
- How to set up systems that drive your focus to the right things at the right times
- How to handle the loneliness and isolation of being at the top
- Why great leaders are students of history
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the show (instructions available here), and share with a friend! Your support makes a tremendous difference in spreading the word, so thank you.For more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.
Build the Future Today With Maggie Kolkena, Partner at Third Thought Consulting
Empowered Leadership
06/22/23 • 44 min
In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Maggie Kolkena, Founder and Partner at Third Thought Consulting. Maggie has 25+ years of experience developing future-ready leaders capable of building the future today. She is the author of Today for Tomorrow: A Field Guide to Scenario Planning.Join them as they discuss:
- The paradox of empowerment: how barriers propel growth- How to respond to a violation of workplace norms- How to design an organization for speed, agility, and innovation- Where to go for information and insight - The power of scenario planning, and how to get it right- Three things you can do now to strengthen the future readiness of yourself, your team, and your organization And more!Resources:
- The paradox of empowerment: how barriers propel growth- How to respond to a violation of workplace norms- How to design an organization for speed, agility, and innovation- Where to go for information and insight - The power of scenario planning, and how to get it right- Three things you can do now to strengthen the future readiness of yourself, your team, and your organization And more!Resources:
- Maagie’s LinkedIn
- Maggie’s book Today for Tomorrow: A Field Guide to Scenario Planning
- Third Thought Consulting
- Foresight-Driven Innovation
- Playbook for Strategic Foresight and Innovation - US Standford
- Strategic Foresight and Innovation Management: A Comparative Study across International Swiss Banks
- The role of corporate foresight in exploring new markets – evidence from 3 case studies in the BOP markets
- René Rohrbeck
The Power of Curiosity and Choice in Leadership with Brian August, CFO of Oregon Humane Society Part 2
Empowered Leadership
04/27/23 • 39 min
In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Brian August, Chief Financial Officer of Oregon Humane Society, an organization founded in 1868 dedicated to helping animals and people. Together, they delve into how leaders, teams, and organizations can better manage risk and thrive amidst uncertainty and change.
Brian has been with Oregon Humane Society for six years, first as the Chief Operating Officer and now as the Chief Financial Officer. Previously, he was a strategy and operations leader for notable companies including Slalom, E&J Gallo Winery, and the Gap.
Join them as they discuss:
- The power of choice as a leader
- The dangers of binary thinking
- How to cultivate self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- The importance of eliminating judgment as a leader
- When to use your intuition–and when to ignore it
- When to stop planning for the worst case scenario
- How successful leadership teams debate risk
- How to support productive conflict within your team
- Unconventional wisdom about giving and receiving feedback
- How to reduce meetings and schedule overwhelm in your organizationIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the show (instructions available here), and share with a friend! Your support makes a tremendous difference in spreading the word, so thank you.For moFor more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.
Brian has been with Oregon Humane Society for six years, first as the Chief Operating Officer and now as the Chief Financial Officer. Previously, he was a strategy and operations leader for notable companies including Slalom, E&J Gallo Winery, and the Gap.
Join them as they discuss:
- The power of choice as a leader
- The dangers of binary thinking
- How to cultivate self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- The importance of eliminating judgment as a leader
- When to use your intuition–and when to ignore it
- When to stop planning for the worst case scenario
- How successful leadership teams debate risk
- How to support productive conflict within your team
- Unconventional wisdom about giving and receiving feedback
- How to reduce meetings and schedule overwhelm in your organizationIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the show (instructions available here), and share with a friend! Your support makes a tremendous difference in spreading the word, so thank you.For moFor more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.
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Empowered Leadership
04/20/23 • 2 min
Welcome to Empowered Leadership with Alexandra Reese. Join me as I meet icons in the world of thought leadership, who understand the importance of shaping your impact to take things to the next level for you and your organization with confidence, ease, and joy. We will follow high-performance journeys with in-depth experiences on how to accomplish success and propel forward. It’s your future. Let us help you carve a legacy of which you can be proud.
Building a High-Performance Learning Organization with Clark Quinn, Executive Director of Quinnovation
Empowered Leadership
07/06/23 • 36 min
In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Clark Quinn, the Executive Director of Quinnovation, which partners with organizations to dramatically improve performance through the power of learning. Clark is a thought leader who leverages his diverse background in learning and development, technology, and cognitive neuroscience to push the learning & development field forward.Join them as they discuss:- How to leverage earned experience and evidence based practices to hone your leadership- The dangers of emulating exceptional leaders who came before you- Why you should ditch “best practices” in favor of “best principles”- Why “learning organizations” perform better and live longer- The three types of learning happening in high-performing organizations- How you can start, nurture, and strengthen a learning organization - Why most organizations get knowledge management wrong (and what to do instead!)And more!Resources:
- Clarke’s LinkedIn
- Quinnovation LinkedIn
- Quinnovation Website
- Upside Learning Solutions
- The Learning Development Accelerator
The Power of Curiosity and Choice in Leadership with Brian August, CFO of Oregon Humane Society Part 1
Empowered Leadership
04/27/23 • 39 min
In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Brian August, Chief Financial Officer of Oregon Humane Society, an organization founded in 1868 dedicated to helping animals and people. Together, they delve into how leaders, teams, and organizations can better manage risk and thrive amidst uncertainty and change.
Brian has been with Oregon Humane Society for six years, first as the Chief Operating Officer and now as the Chief Financial Officer. Previously, he was a strategy and operations leader for notable companies including Slalom, E&J Gallo Winery, and the Gap.
Join them as they discuss:- The power of choice as a leader
- The dangers of binary thinking
- How to cultivate self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- The importance of eliminating judgment as a leader
- When to use your intuition–and when to ignore it
- When to stop planning for the worst-case scenario
- How successful leadership teams debate risk
- How to support productive conflict within your team
- Unconventional wisdom about giving and receiving feedback
- How to reduce meetings and schedule overwhelm in your organization
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the show (instructions available here), and share with a friend! Your support makes a tremendous difference in spreading the word, so thank you.For more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.
Brian has been with Oregon Humane Society for six years, first as the Chief Operating Officer and now as the Chief Financial Officer. Previously, he was a strategy and operations leader for notable companies including Slalom, E&J Gallo Winery, and the Gap.
Join them as they discuss:- The power of choice as a leader
- The dangers of binary thinking
- How to cultivate self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- The importance of eliminating judgment as a leader
- When to use your intuition–and when to ignore it
- When to stop planning for the worst-case scenario
- How successful leadership teams debate risk
- How to support productive conflict within your team
- Unconventional wisdom about giving and receiving feedback
- How to reduce meetings and schedule overwhelm in your organization
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the show (instructions available here), and share with a friend! Your support makes a tremendous difference in spreading the word, so thank you.For more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.
Leading a Values-Driven Talent Strategy with Felicia Rivers, Director of Talent Acquisition at Tillamook County Creamery Association
Empowered Leadership
05/25/23 • 38 min
In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Felicia Rivers, Director of Talent Acquisition at Tillamook County Creamery Association. Join them as they discuss:- Why you need to provide your team with a clear vision, then give them the autonomy to deliver how they see fit- What it means to have a toxic culture and how you can prevent one- How to create psychological safety in a diverse organization
- Why you should always ask you team for feedback (an open door policy isn’t enough)- How to repair conflict as a leader, and what to do when it was you who mis-stepped- Why you need to treat your hiring candidates like customers- How to hire for culture fit the right way- How to be a truly values-driven organizationAnd more!Felicia Rivers is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Tillamook County Creamery Association, a farmer owned cooperative that prides itself on its commitment to bringing the best tasting, highest quality dairy products made in the most natural way possible to market. Prior to this, she was the Global Director of Talent Acquisition and Development at Emerald Performance Materials, and was the Region Talent Operations Senior Manager at Comcast!Resources:
For more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.
- Why you should always ask you team for feedback (an open door policy isn’t enough)- How to repair conflict as a leader, and what to do when it was you who mis-stepped- Why you need to treat your hiring candidates like customers- How to hire for culture fit the right way- How to be a truly values-driven organizationAnd more!Felicia Rivers is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Tillamook County Creamery Association, a farmer owned cooperative that prides itself on its commitment to bringing the best tasting, highest quality dairy products made in the most natural way possible to market. Prior to this, she was the Global Director of Talent Acquisition and Development at Emerald Performance Materials, and was the Region Talent Operations Senior Manager at Comcast!Resources:
- Felicia’s LinkedIn
- Tillamook County Creamery Association
- Why Diverse Teams Are Smarter
- Comparably
- 3 Steps to a Successful Job Interview
For more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.
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How many episodes does Empowered Leadership have?
Empowered Leadership currently has 18 episodes available.
What topics does Empowered Leadership cover?
The podcast is about Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Leader and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Empowered Leadership?
The episode title '7 Lessons from 15 Exceptional Leaders: Alexandra’s Candid Reflections on Season 1' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Empowered Leadership?
The average episode length on Empowered Leadership is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of Empowered Leadership released?
Episodes of Empowered Leadership are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Empowered Leadership?
The first episode of Empowered Leadership was released on Apr 20, 2023.
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