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In this episode of The World Class Leader Show, host Andrea Petrone sits down with Laysha Ward, a respected corporate leader with over 30 years of experience. She spent the majority of her career at Target Corporation, where she served as Strategic Advisor, Executive Vice President and Chief External Engagement Officer, shaping the company’s stakeholder relations and community impact strategies.

Currently, Laysha serves on the Board Member for United Airlines Holdings, Denny’s Corporation, Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) and Minnesota Orchestra, bringing her leadership expertise to industries spanning aviation, hospitality, and the arts.

In this conversation, she shares her journey from growing up in a small town to becoming a top corporate executive. She discusses how leaders can stay authentic, build trust, and lead through uncertainty, while also emphasizing the importance of relationships and personal purpose in long-term success.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why personal purpose is critical for leadership success.
The role of trust and integrity in high-performance leadership.
How to lead through uncertainty with clarity and confidence.
Why nurturing meaningful relationships is key to long-term success.
How to create your own personal board of advisors for growth and resilience.

Follow Our Guest Laysha Ward:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laysha-ward/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laysha.ward/?hl=en Twitter: https://x.com/layshaward Website: https://www.layshaward.com/ Book: https://www.layshaward.com/book-lead-like-you-mean-it United Airlines: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-airlines/ Denny’s: https://www.linkedin.com/company/denny's/ Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ): https://www.linkedin.com/company/nazmpls/ Minnesota Orchestra: https://www.linkedin.com/company/minnorch/

Get your copy of Lead Like You Mean It by Laysha Ward and learn how to lead with purpose and integrity. Visit http://layshaward.com/book-lead-like-you-mean-it to find out more!

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone
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⭐ Join us for this powerful conversation on leadership, purpose, and making an impact.

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