The Human Side of Leadership: Building Lasting Impact with Dr. Mandolen Mull (Part 2)
01/01/25 • 32 min
🎧 Ep. 150 The Human Side of Leadership: Building Lasting Impact with Dr. Mandolen Mull (Part 2)
In this powerful conclusion, Dr. Mull opens up about the profound shift from chasing external validation to finding true purpose through serving others. From transforming her LinkedIn presence into a storytelling sanctuary to helping ironworkers embrace vulnerability, she reveals how authentic leadership creates ripples of lasting change.
We dive deep into:
* The danger of using work as a maladaptive coping mechanism
* Transforming life's disruptions into opportunities for growth
* Breaking free from the "if-then" mentality of achievement
* The power of authentic storytelling in building community
* Addressing compassion fatigue in leadership
* Creating space for real, unedited conversations
* The importance of leaving a meaningful legacy
* Daily self-reflection and personal accountability
🔑 Key takeaways:
1. External validation is a moving target that can never truly fulfill us
2. True resilience comes from transforming challenges into "positive disruptors"
3. Authentic vulnerability creates deeper connections than professional facades
4. Leadership development must address the human side of leading
5. We must create space for messy, real conversations in professional settings
💡 Quotes to remember:
"I don't want to be a diamond. I don't want this tough and jagged stuff." - Dr. Mandolen Mull
"We're only as good as the amount of good we give to other people." - Dr. Mandolen Mull
"My heart sits with yours. I'm here with you. You're not alone in this moment." - Dr. Mandolen Mull
📚 Resources:
https://mullmentum.com/meet-us
https://www.instagram.com/mullivation/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandolen/
Pick up a copy of “Grit for the Pearl”: https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Pearl-Mullings-Mullivation-MullMentum/dp/B0DCRVY8BH
"My Heart Sits With Yours" - Coming soon
A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!
Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.com
Follow me on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/
https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/
https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness
🎧 Ep. 150 The Human Side of Leadership: Building Lasting Impact with Dr. Mandolen Mull (Part 2)
In this powerful conclusion, Dr. Mull opens up about the profound shift from chasing external validation to finding true purpose through serving others. From transforming her LinkedIn presence into a storytelling sanctuary to helping ironworkers embrace vulnerability, she reveals how authentic leadership creates ripples of lasting change.
We dive deep into:
* The danger of using work as a maladaptive coping mechanism
* Transforming life's disruptions into opportunities for growth
* Breaking free from the "if-then" mentality of achievement
* The power of authentic storytelling in building community
* Addressing compassion fatigue in leadership
* Creating space for real, unedited conversations
* The importance of leaving a meaningful legacy
* Daily self-reflection and personal accountability
🔑 Key takeaways:
1. External validation is a moving target that can never truly fulfill us
2. True resilience comes from transforming challenges into "positive disruptors"
3. Authentic vulnerability creates deeper connections than professional facades
4. Leadership development must address the human side of leading
5. We must create space for messy, real conversations in professional settings
💡 Quotes to remember:
"I don't want to be a diamond. I don't want this tough and jagged stuff." - Dr. Mandolen Mull
"We're only as good as the amount of good we give to other people." - Dr. Mandolen Mull
"My heart sits with yours. I'm here with you. You're not alone in this moment." - Dr. Mandolen Mull
📚 Resources:
https://mullmentum.com/meet-us
https://www.instagram.com/mullivation/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandolen/
Pick up a copy of “Grit for the Pearl”: https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Pearl-Mullings-Mullivation-MullMentum/dp/B0DCRVY8BH
"My Heart Sits With Yours" - Coming soon
A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!
Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.com
Follow me on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/
https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/
https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness
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The Human Side of Leadership: Building Lasting Impact with Dr. Mandolen Mull (Part 1)
🎧 Episode 149: The Human Side of Leadership: Building Lasting Impact with Dr. Mandolen Mull
In this powerful episode, we dive deep with Dr. Mandolen Mull, founder of MullMentum Consulting, into the transformative power of authentic leadership and the critical importance of human-centered organizational development. From her early influences to her innovative approaches in leadership development, Mandolen shares insights that bridge academic theory with real-world application.
We explore:
- The impact of generational mentorship on leadership style
- Breaking both chains and cycles in professional development
- The fallacy of standardization in modern workplaces
- Creating sustainable organizational change
- The connection between employee wellbeing and organizational success
- Customizing leadership development for authentic impact
- The importance of experimentation in organizational growth
🔑 Key takeaways:
- 80% of any workforce is disengaged - we're measuring the wrong things and asking the wrong questions
- Standardization doesn't work - customization and flexibility are key to employee engagement
- A disengaged employee lives a disengaged life - workplace impact extends far beyond office walls
- Leadership development must bridge theory and practical application
- Organizations need to experiment more and be willing to reinvent themselves
- Employee wellbeing directly impacts sustainable organizational success
💡 Quotes to remember: "If I cannot reach them, I cannot teach them." - Dr. Mandolen Mull
"You have to make absolutely certain that you have done your part as a leader to really honor the responsibility that they've asked of you. They may have forgotten that they asked you to look out for their livelihoods, but you don't get to." - Dr. Mandolen Mull's father
"We've been talking to talking points rather than talking to people's pain points." - Dr. Mandolen Mull
🌟 Featured Insights:
- The crucial role of customized self-care in leadership
- The importance of breaking both chains and cycles in professional development
- Why standardized performance evaluations are outdated
- How workplace wellbeing impacts societal fabric
📚
https://mullmentum.com/meet-us
https://www.instagram.com/mullivation/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandolen/
Pick up a copy of “Grit for the Pearl”: https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Pearl-Mullings-Mullivation-MullMentum/dp/B0DCRVY8BH
A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!
Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.com
Follow me on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/
https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/
https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness
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From Stage Fright to Spotlight with Linda Ugelow (Part 1)
🎧 Episode 151: From Stage Fright to Spotlight with Linda Ugelow (Part 1)
In this episode, we dive deep with Linda Ugelow, presence and performance coach, into her remarkable journey from experiencing debilitating stage fright to helping others find their authentic voice and presence. From her background as a professional dancer to becoming an expert in transforming visibility fears, Linda shares insights that bridge somatic psychology with practical application.
We explore:
- The journey from performer to presence coach
- Understanding the deep roots of visibility fears
- The powerful connection between body wisdom and authentic presence
- How childhood experiences shape our relationship with being seen
- The transformation from managing anxiety to eliminating it
- The role of movement and somatic awareness in building confidence
- Creating authentic presence on camera and stage
- The importance of positive reflection in building confidence
🔑 Key takeaways:
- Fear of visibility often stems from past experiences that need to be identified and cleared
- Traditional anxiety management techniques may not address the root cause
- Authentic movement and body awareness can transform our relationship with being seen
- True performance power comes from removing fear rather than managing it
- Building presence is about practice and creating new automatic responses
- Positive reflection and speaking life into others can transform relationships and confidence
💡 Quotes to remember:
"It is a gift to receive attention. Most people experience it as a scary thing because they are expecting judgment." - Linda Ugelow
"Children who are led to feel great about themselves, act out greatness." - Howard Glasser (quoted by Linda)
🌟 Featured Insights:
- The importance of understanding the root causes of speaking anxiety
- How past trauma creates barriers to authentic presence
- The role of non-judgmental witnesses in building confidence
- The power of positive reflection in building authentic presence
📚 Resources:
- Get Linda's book: "Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Step Into Your True Performance Power": https://www.amazon.com/Delight-Limelight-Overcome-Realize-Dreams/dp/1989603947
- Learn more about Linda's Comfy on Camera class and the Delight in the Limelight Accelerator: https://lindaugelow.com/
A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!
Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.com
Follow me on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/
https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/
https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatness
Evoke Greatness Podcast - The Human Side of Leadership: Building Lasting Impact with Dr. Mandolen Mull (Part 2)
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Welcome to Evoke Greatness . We are officially entering year three of this podcast and I am filled with so much gratitude for each and every one of you who've joined me on this incredible journey of growth and self-discovery . I'm Sunny , your host and fellow traveler on this path of personal evolution . This podcast is a sanctuary for the curious , the ambitious and the introspectiv
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