We've All Done It: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders
Kimberly J Benoit
Has a toxic person ever made your life hell at work?! Heck yea! But if we’ve all seen it - we’ve all done it, too! For a fresh and funny take on leadership, fulfillment, and engagement - join workplace toxicity expert and bestselling author, Kimberly J Benoit for the We’ve All Done ItTM Podcast: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders.
In this eye-opening series, get real about the role we each play in a toxic workplace and discover how we can kick toxic cultures from the inside out. With a judgment-free, humor-full perspective, Kimberly asks tough yet valuable questions of successful leaders from across industries and around the world. If you’ve ever struggled with an awful manager, dysfunctional situations, or challenging team dynamics, you’ll laugh and learn with each new episode of relatable stories, humbling moments, and actionable advice for better-navigating toxicity both at work and within ourselves.
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How to Lead Better in 2025: Insights from a Chaotic New Year
We've All Done It: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders
01/05/25 • 17 min
Welcome to the kickoff for 2025! Join Kimberly J. Benoit as she reflects on recent events in New Orleans and shares valuable lessons to help us progress in the new year.
*The importance of verifying information sources
*Avoiding assumptions in the absence of facts
*Maintaining curiosity and critical thinking
*Managing emotional states when taking action
*The power of kindness in leadership and life
Stay tuned for a preview of exciting things coming up in 2025, including insightful guests and new programs.
00:00 Evaluate information sources to improve leadership effectiveness.
05:55 Stay curious, avoid assumptions, verify before believing.
08:51 Emotional state impacts decision interpretation significantly.
10:47 Think, process, challenge, gut-check before taking actions.
14:35 Excited for Brent Robertson's leadership talk soon.
#NewYear #2025 #Kickoff #KimberlyJBenoit #NewOrleans #TerroristAttack #Reflection #Leadership #StressfulSituations #InformationSources #DiversityOfInformation #Assumptions #Curiosity #CriticalThinking #EmotionalState #Chaos #AccurateDecisions #Kindness #BrentRobertson #PodcastGuests #ListeningSkills #Optimism #Newsletter #KimberlyJBenoitCom #Village #Community #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalGrowth
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Leadership Lessons from 30 Years in Nonprofit Sector with Adam Rabinovich
We've All Done It: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders
04/06/25 • 34 min
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In this enlightening interview, Adam Rabinovich shares insights from his 30-plus years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. Discover how these lessons can impact both nonprofit and for-profit environments alike:
- The difference between nonprofit and for-profit leadership cultures.
- The role of profit in nonprofit organizations and its reinvestment.
- Tackling employee engagement and retention in nonprofit spaces.
- The importance of transparency and professional development as empowerment tools.
- Insights into adapting for-profit strategies to nurture purpose-driven employees.
Adam's Bio:
Adam Rabinovitch is currently Executive Director of COPE – a nonprofit grief and healing organization dedicated to helping parents and families living with the loss of a child. He is also the Business Development Manager at Heller Fundraising Group.
Previously he was Executive Director of GOAL - a nonprofit educational program that provides children from under-served communities with the resources to help them get the most out of their education. Prior to that he was Deputy Director of Neighbors Link Network, a Tri-State area nonprofit.
Adam has nearly 30 years of leadership experience with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, along with a proven track record in business and organizational development, revenue generation and strategic planning, with emphasis on education, poverty reduction and social justice in under-served communities.
Adam holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University.
#Leadership #Nonprofit #NonprofitLeadership #ForProfitVsNonprofit #MissionDriven #SocialImpact #CorporateCulture #EmployeeEngagement #EmployeeRetention #Passion #Values #Transparency #Empowerment #ProfessionalDevelopment #Mentoring #StakeholderDividends #Profitability #PurposeDrivenWork #DoubleBottomLine #TripleBottomLine #LearningOrganization #WorkplaceCulture #TalentManagement #OrganizationalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #Networking
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Put YOU on the Agenda: Why Leaders Must Prioritize Their Own Growth
We've All Done It: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders
03/17/24 • 14 min
As leaders, we are tasked with maintain productivity, growing our teams, and ensure an engaged environment. After focusing on all of that, many of us tend to forget that we (yes, YOU) deserve a coveted spot on the priority agenda.
In this episode, I cover:
- Why YOUR development is important
- What growth can look like if a promotion isn't an option
Think this isn't you? I challenge you to give a listen because it might be or, worse, it could be someone who reports to you.
#wevealldoneit #getunstucknow #unlockyourgreatness #toxicleadership #createyourownpath #leadersmindset #takingaction #youareyouronlylimit #tipsforsuccess #personalgrowthtips #professionalgrowth #striveforsuccess #taketherisk #courageovercomfort #personalgrowthanddevelopment #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #overcomeobstacles #getoutofyourownway #taketheleap #thinkbigger #beyourbestyou
To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn.
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Secrets to a Highly Engaged Team: Episode 1 of 3
We've All Done It: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders
01/21/24 • 15 min
Welcome to the We've All Done It Podcast Engagement Series!
This is the 1st of 3 episodes tailored to help leaders who are struggling with team engagement. In this episode, I talk about where you need to start in an engagement culture shift - Concern.
We tackle what it means to express genuine concern and how to be fully present when working with your team. Hint - It all starts with the small stuff!
To get the FREE sample chapter of We've All Done It, click here.
To get the cheat sheet for the 3 Secrets of a Highly Engaged Team, click here.
#leadership # engagement #turnover
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Faye McCray's Tips for Boundary Setting and Healthy Ambition
We've All Done It: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders
04/20/25 • 43 min
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Join Faye McCray and Kimberly Benoit as they delve into the pressing topic of work-life balance and the steps to achieving healthy ambition without burning out. Discover insightful lessons from Faye's personal journey and gain practical strategies to navigate your professional path effectively.
☞Faye's career journey from law to media and the personal crisis that led to a pivotal shift.
☞Identifying the signs of burnout and the impact of stress on health.
Strategies for cultivating a supportive network and understanding the transactional nature of work.
☞The importance of setting boundaries and the power of saying no.
☞Guidance for new and established leaders on maintaining balance and pursuing fulfilling career choices.
FAYE BIO:
Faye McCray is an author, executive leader, journalist, and attorney with a passion for storytelling and brand building. She has led content strategy and audience growth for major media and health platforms, driving significant engagement and revenue growth. As a speaker, Faye shares insights on mental health, wellness, and workplace culture, with appearances on major networks and industry events. She is the Founder and President of Rest and Reclaim Retreats and a small business consultant for Goldman Sachs. A proud wife and mother of three, Faye holds degrees from Binghamton University, Johns Hopkins University, and Howard University School of Law.
#WorkLifeBalance #HealthyAmbition #Stress #Burnout #CareerTransition #SelfCare #Boundaries #Networking #Mentorship #Leadership #Transparency #Humility #LifePriorities #CareerPlanning #FinancialFoundation #JobSatisfaction #WorkIdentity
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From Hiring to Engagement: Transforming Company Culture featuring Ethan Chazin
We've All Done It: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders
11/17/24 • 47 min
Explore how recruitment patterns and workplace culture shape today's organizations with guest Ethan Chazin. Gain insights on generational dynamics, effective interviewing techniques, and the crucial role of leadership in creating a supportive work environment.
- Recruitment biases and the value of adversity
- Importance of non-academic achievements
- Defining organizational culture and leadership’s impact
- Generational workforce dynamics and intergenerational collaboration
- Human-centric recruitment practices and AI challenges
To learn more about Ethan, check out his bio & links:
Ethan Chazin, MBA is a leadership coach, culture transformation consultant, author, and podcast host. He applies his 20 years of experience leading organizations through significant transformation, by leveraging the untapped collective potential of their people for lasting organizational success. He possesses expertise in training in organizational behavior, strategic planning, new business development, client relationship building, employee engagement, team building and leadership to optimize worker performance and productivity.
Website: https://thechazingroup.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheChazinGroupLLC
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanchazin/
#RecruitmentPatterns #OrganizationalCulture #Diversity #GenerationalWorkforce #Millennials #GenZ #GenerationAlpha #GenX #Adversity #NonAcademicAchievements #Leadership
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Who Really Owns Company Culture & Lessons from the Farm featuring Dave Nordel
We've All Done It: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders
10/16/23 • 48 min
In this session, I cover many topics with Dave Nordel, author & retired USAF Command Chief Master Sergeant. Together, we talk through how his childhood on a farm helped lay the foundation for his successful professional journey.
Our hot topics include:
- Who really owns company culture?
- When people resign, are they quitting their leader or the company culture?
- Moral injury
- This importance of leading with humility and openness
Dave's Bio
Dave Nordel is a retired United States Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant with over 30 years of service; he holds a bachelor’s degree in registered nursing specializing in emergency medicine and a master’s degree in disaster and emergency management. Dave is a Bronze Star combat-decorated medic and the recipient of the Legion of Merit, our nation’s 6th highest military decoration.
He operated in Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South America, Iraq, Korea, Japan, and Hungary. Dave grew up in rural Northern California in a dairy farming family. Dave left home at 19 to join the Air Force and ascended through the enlisted ranks to culminate as the senior enlisted leader for all nuclear missile forces in the United States.
He has vast experience leading small groups and large organizations and has led city government activities and large organizations as an emergency manager for multiple communities through covid and other disaster situations. He is the author of the international best-selling books Giving Back – Life and Leadership from the Farm to the Combat Zone and Beyond and When the Cows Lie Down – Why people quit you – their Leader
Dave is the founder and owner of Max Fab Consulting providing keynote leadership, organizational growth, and strategic guidance, and he is actively involved in using his journey with PTSD and moral injury to help transitioning veterans and other victims of trauma deal with the condition in a healthy manner. He is an active mentor and speaks to young leaders to aid their development and future successes. He continues to give back the gifts he has collected along the way.
To connect with Dave Nordel, you can find him here:
maxfabconsulting.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-nordel-85265246/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089172241068
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Conquering Toxic Traits:A Journey to Self-Discovery featuring Erika Ng
We've All Done It: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders
10/01/23 • 41 min
In this episode, I speak with Communication Coach Erika Ng. Coming to us from Indonesia, she shares her ex-pat working experiences throughout the years. Together, we dig into...
- The pitfalls of hiring friends
- How far we will go to be in the 'circle of trust'
- Forgiving our inner mean girl
- Toxic tendencies crossing cultures
Erika's Bio
Communication Coach. Podcaster. Expat.
My mission is simple – I want to help people. Cheesy as it may sound, it's the truth. In a world where we can connect with people at the click of a button, we've also become more divided. I’m from Canada but have spent the past nine years living as a cultural minority abroad. This experience has shone a light on the differences in how people share and receive information, making me realize just how heavily we lean on assumptions in our daily interactions.
Now, I'm based in Bali, armed with the hard-earned wisdom from my time abroad. I work closely with clients, expanding their self-awareness, exploring various perspectives, and equipping them with the communication tools they need to achieve both personal and professional success.
At the end of the day, we humans are social beings, making communication a crucial life skill.
In my free time, I host a podcast called "Self-Help Junkie." Here, I delve deep into topics alongside experts and book enthusiasts, unraveling the challenges they've faced and the enduring habits that have led to their success. Our debut season centers around the theme of romantic love, covering everything from the intricacies of jealousy and shame to the world of erotic massages.
To reach out to Erika, you can find her here.
IG: @erika.bettersaid
Website: Bettersaid.org
Email: [email protected]
Podcast: Self-Help Junkie Podcast
To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn.
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Do As I Do Leadership featuring Reggie Johnson
We've All Done It: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders
09/17/23 • 35 min
In the latest episode of We've All Done It, we have Reggie Johnson sharing his thoughts and experience with 'Do As I Do' Leadership.
What is that? It is walking the behavioral standards you set for everyone else around you. In hear you will here all about:
- Leaders actions set the standard for successful cultures in teams
- Great lessons for new leaders to learn from
- Living by the standard you set for others, including self-care
Here's a little more info about Reggie!
Reggie Johnson was born in Germany and raised in Atlanta, GA. In 2014, Reggie was the host of Tech Talk which was a radio show featuring tech info on Star 92.3 in Mississippi. In 2016, after moving back to Atlanta, he eventually started and continues to host a podcast named "Reg in ATL". He loves doing the show! He enjoys having having thought provoking conversations no matter on his podcast or someone else’s as there's only so many he can have on his own show!
To learn more about Reggie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reggiej
Website:reginatl.com
Sports podcast: justthestat.com
To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn.
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Transitioning from Peer to Leader: Best Tips for Leading Friends
We've All Done It: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders
03/04/24 • 51 min
In latest episode of We've All Done It podcast, Transitioning from Peer to Leader: Best Tips for Leading Friends, Kimberly is joined by Erin Dallas and Jerry Benoit to discuss the what happens when your friend becomes your boss or when you are now the boss.
News alert! Everything has changed and can get complicated if you don't realize that.
Don't worry! We got you covered for what to do, what not to do and how to survive this transition!
Together, we break down the following:
- What leaders get wrong in this kind of transition
- How to set good boundaries
- The importance of consistent accountability & documentation
- What about social media?
- Simple steps to make this a successful transition
Make sure to learn more about Erin Dallas here and Jerry Benoit here.
#wevealldoneit #getunstucknow #unlockyourgreatness #toxicleadership #createyourownpath #leadersmindset #takingaction #youareyouronlylimit #tipsforsuccess #personalgrowthtips #professionalgrowth #striveforsuccess #taketherisk #courageovercomfort #personalgrowthanddevelopment #stepoutofyourcomfortzone #overcomeobstacles #getoutofyourownway #taketheleap #thinkbigger #beyourbestyou #leadershipcoaching #takeachance #improveyourself #youarepowerful #leadershipquotes #empoweryourself #mindsetiskey
To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn.
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