Laura sits down with Mary Ellen Harris, Chief Human Resources Officer at Kreischer Miller, to discuss how she is shifting the paradigm on aspects of corporate culture to one valuing vulnerability and integrity in the workplace to champion employees with a culture of respect.
Oct 2024
Angelo J. Valletta: Concise Communication, Empathy and Servant Leadership
<p>In this episode, Dr. Laura Sicola interviews Angelo J Valletta, CEO of Ben Franklin Technology Partners, about leadership communication and taking risks. They discuss the importance of concise communication, the challenges of being an expert in a specific field and the need fo ... Show More
34m 2s
Oct 2024
Aundrea Mitchell - Customer Contact Services: Building Trust Through Transparency
<p>In this episode of Speaking to Influence, Dr. Laura Sicola interviews Aundrea Mitchell, president of Customer Contact Services. Aundrea shares her experiences of handling a major error, turning a crisis into trust.</p> <p>Hear how she faced the challenge head-on, communicated ... Show More
26m 16s
Sep 2024
Dr. Sarah Combs - Univ Area Communi Dev. Corp.: Getting Community Buy-In
<p>Dr. Sarah Combs, CEO of University Area Community Development Corporation, shares her insights on the importance of active listening and recounts a personal experience where she failed to fully listen to a direct report, leading to a strained relationship. Dr. Combs also discu ... Show More
32m 18s
Jun 2024
How to Become a Great Leader with David Novak
Unlock the Secrets of Leadership Mastery with Ed Mylett and David Novak!
Leadership isn't just a role; it's a journey of constant learning and adaptation. This week, I'm excited to host David Novak, the legendary co-founder and former CEO of Yum! Brands, on a deep dive into the ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2025
How to Become a Trusted Thought Leader In the Age of AI (Not Just Another Voice Online) with Ashley Faus
Ever wonder what it means to be a thought leader, not just a content creator or influencer, someone recognized for deep ideas and trusted expertise?In this episode, host Michelle B. Griffin sits down with Ashley Faus, a B2B marketer, writer, speaker, and author of the new book Hu ... Show More
23m 25s
Aug 2024
Are You Ready to Be a Leader?
What distinguishes a leader? How do you know if you’re ready to lead? And how do you make the transition into a leadership role? In this episode, two leadership coaches, Amy Su and Muriel Wilkins of Paravis Partners, explain how to develop a leadership presence that’s both authen ... Show More
59m 7s
Feb 2025
370: This One Leadership Communication Skill Builds MASSIVE Influence Faster than ANY Other
That moment when someone throws a question your way in a meeting? Don’t see it as a pop quiz or even a test. In reality, it's your golden opportunity. As a high-performing leader, you’re already fielding tough questions in meetings, presentations, or even podcast interviews. But ... Show More
9m 33s