Lead With Who You Are

In this episode of LWWYA, Dia Bondi talks with Angela Roseboro, an award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion strategist, about her career journey, leadership philosophies, and advice for founders.

Angela shares her operating principles and experiences in culture transformation, having worked for and with recognized brands such as Whirlpool, T. Rowe Price, and Dropbox. In her most recent role as Chief Diversity Officer at Riot Games, she led the company's cultural transformation from being at the center of a cultural reckoning around bad behavior in the gaming industry to being certified in 2022 as a "Great Place to Work" by the Great Place to Work Institute.

Dia and Angela discuss the key transitions founders experience as they level up and how to confront what it means to go from Founder to CEO. Angela also shares one of her peak moments in her professional life, which surprisingly was a failed initiative, and how she turned it into a peak experience as a leader.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into how to bring empathy and grace to their work, create successful human capital strategies, and lead with who they truly are.

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In this episode of Lead With Who You Are, Dia Bondi discusses common pitfalls when leading with your voice and when asking for more. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on your audience's needs, curating and elevating the voices of others, and delivering compelling messages that align with your goals.

Summary of the Communications Pitfalls:

Pitfall #1: Assuming that how you feel about something matters so much that you're obligated to communicate that every time. Dia explains the significance of focusing on what your audience needs to hear rather than solely expressing your feelings. She shares practical tips to calibrate your emotions and lead with intention.

Pitfall #2: Believing that your voice is the only voice that matters. Dia encourages leaders to curate and elevate the voices of others, allowing for a more distributed impact. She highlights the importance of being a high-impact color commentator and recognizing and reinforcing the points made by others.

Pitfall #3: Thinking that what you say has to be catchy, funny, or entertaining. Dia emphasizes the need for clarity and confidence in your storytelling, vision, and strategies. She advises against prioritizing entertainment over providing answers, clarity, and reasons to believe, while still allowing for moments of fun and engagement.

Summary of Common Pitfalls When Asking for More:

Pitfall #1: Deciding in advance what others will say yes or no to: Avoid the trap of assuming you know the outcome of your ask. By embracing uncertainty and testing the boundaries, you open yourself up to the possibility of receiving more than you anticipated.

Pitfall #2: Waiting for ordained negotiation moments to ask for anything at all: Don't limit your asks to specific negotiation situations. Recognize that you can ask for what you need at any time, even outside formal negotiations. Utilize the Ask Plan framework to identify strategic asks that align with your goals.

Pitfall #3: Thinking that if you ask big and get a "no", the conversation is over: Instead of viewing a "no" as a definitive end, see it as an opportunity to start a new dialogue. A "no'' can lead to exploring alternative possibilities and deepening relationships. Embrace the power of persistence and adaptability in your ask.

Get lots of resources in the Library section of this site. There, you'll find the Ask Plan framework, a 6-step guide to crafting powerful asks, as well as additional insights and tools to support your journey of leading with who you are.

Library section: diabondi.com/library

Ask Plan framework: diabondi.com/library/the-powerful-ask-plan

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In this episode of Lead With Who You Are, Dia Bondi reflects on her experience of transitioning from business-focused achievement goals to rediscovering her path of fulfillment through authentic goal alignment. She discusses the impact of various goal types, highlighting how prioritizing mastery and experiential adventures can transform your perspective on success.

Dia shares insights from a conversation with a book marketer that led her to question the alignment of her goals and explore different approaches. Discover the power of mastery-driven learning and the significance of crafting experiential goals that reflect your true self.

Join Dia as she navigates the journey of shifting goals and embracing a life filled with adventure and deeply connected experiences.

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This is the story behind the Podcast. Dia went to Auctioneering School for fun and then BOOM! She's helping women ask for more and get it using the mental model and framework from her impact hobby- and that lead to the mission and this Podcast.

And, meet Arthur Leon Adams III (aka Baby Arthur).

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Get meta with Dia and Arthur as they look back at the first 20 episodes, giving a behind the scenes look at The Dia Bondi Show, past, present, and future!

Hear about Dia's recent trip to a podcasting conference, her new goal to become a great podcaster, the fact that Arthur doesn't actually know what he's doing, and multiple train breaks!

In this episode we take you a bit behind the scenes. Dia talks about some new goals she has and we do a retrospective take on what’s working on the show (and what’s not). We’re 20 episodes in and would love to hear from you about how we’re doing.

Call us at 341-333-2997. It's easy! Leave an anonymous voicemail, if you wish. Tell us what you love about the show thus far. Have a question? Leave a message and Dia may answer it on the show!

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