Life in the Leadership Lane Bruce Waller

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!


This week, I am talking with LeAnn Gerst, Health and Wellness Coach and Freelance Writer. LeAnn is the editor for Bruce Waller’s award winning book “Find Your Lane” and his #1 New Release Best Seller “Drive With Purpose”.



How did LeAnn get started in her career? What led her to the world of freelance writing and health and wellness coaching?
What does LeAnn share about the book “Drive With
Purpose”?
What conversation does LeAnn and Bruce have about “non-scale victories”?
What does LeAnn share about the process of reviewing a manuscript?
What does LeAnn share about a recommended length for a book?
When does LeAnn share about traditional vs self-publishing processes?
What benefits does LeAnn share about writing a book?
What tips does LeAnn share to help someone get
started on writing a book?
…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a
few more questions. 

Interview resources:

Favorite quote(s) from LeAnn:

“People want something more in their job and your book Drive With Purpose helps them answer that or what it could be.”

“Don’t fall in love with your work. Things can change.”

Connect with LeAnn on LinkedIn

For editing and writing services: Visit https://leanng.com or Email: leann@leanng.com

For women's health services: Visit https://nurseleann.com or Email: leann@nurseleann.com

Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller

Check out Bruce’s books


Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success to Significance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)
Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace
Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)
Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn

Connect with Bruce on Twitter

Connect with Bruce on Instagram

Connect with Bruce on Facebook

Get relocation support for your next household goods or
commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and
what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Kenny Braxton, Director of Inclusion, Diversity, and Talent Acquisition, HF Sinclair
and 2024 DallasHR DEI Leader of the Year.


How did Kenny get started in his career? What led him to the world of Talent and Leadership?
What does Kenny share about “Step Up and Stand Out”?
What does Kenny share about being named DEI Leader of the Year?
What does Kenny share about mentors that have
inspired his journey?
When did Kenny “find his lane” in his career?
What does Kenny share about Leadership?
What does Kenny share about diversity in the
workplace?
What advice does Kenny share about managing your
brand?
…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a
few more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote(s) from Kenny:

“I believe in listening to the people that have been down your road or where you are trying to go.”

“Know who you are. Your gift will make room for you.”

Connect with Kenny on LinkedIn

Visit HF Sinclair

Learn more about DallasHR

Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller

Check out Bruce’s books


Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success to Significance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)
Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving
Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace
Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)
Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn

Connect with Bruce on Twitter

Connect with Bruce on Instagram

Connect with Bruce on Facebook

Get relocation support for your next household goods or
commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!


This week, I am talking with Summer Moon, Executive Vice President Talent at ShiftKey and 2024 North Dallas Chamber HR Professional of the Year.



How did Summer get started in her career? What led
her to the world of Talent and Leadership?
What does Summer share about being named HR
Professional of the Year?
What does Summer share about mentors that have
inspired her journey?
When did Summer “find her lane” in her career?
What does Summer share about Leadership?
What does Summer share about having a great team?
What does Summer share about learning from both success and failure?
What advice does Summer share to help us in our
every day?
…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a
few more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote(s) from Summer:

“I learn just as much from success as I do failure.”

“The foundation of a great HR team is full of people that
care about people.”

Connect with Summer on LinkedIn

Visit ShiftKey

Learn more about North Dallas Chamber

Learn more about DallasHR

Check out Summer’s book recommendation Primal Leadership

Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller

Check out Bruce’s books


Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success to Significance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)
Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving
Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace
Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)
Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn

Connect with Bruce on Twitter

Connect with Bruce on Instagram

Connect with Bruce on Facebook

Get relocation support for your next household goods or
commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Mya Kelly, SHPR, SHRM-CP, Head of People and Culture at R&R Partners, and 2024 Austin SHRM President.


How did Mya get started in her career? What led her to the world of HR and Leadership?
What does Mya share about teaching in South Korea?
What does Mya share about mentors that have inspired
her journey?
When did Mya “find her lane” in her career?
What does Mya share about Leadership?
What challenge does Mya share about the workplace?
What does Mya share about serving in leadership for Austin SHRM?
What does Mya share about significance?
What advice does Mya share to help us in our every day?
…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a
few more questions. 



Interview resources:

Favorite quote(s) from Mya:

“I found my most fulfillment when I was in my most giving state.”

“Leadership is a call to action for myself, but also how I
want to support and develop other people.”

Connect with Mya on LinkedIn

Visit R&R Partners

Learn more about Austin SHRM

Learn more about Texas SHRM

Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller

Check out Bruce’s books


Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success to Significance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)
Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace
Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)
Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn

Connect with Bruce on Twitter

Connect with Bruce on Instagram

Connect with Bruce on Facebook

Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and
what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Tanya Mariottini, GMS-T, Director of Global Mobility at Twilio, and Board Member for WERC and Move for Hunger.


How did Tanya get started in her career? What led
her to the world of Mobility and Leadership?
What does Tanya share about saying YES to move
forward in her career?
What does Tanya share about mentors that have inspired her journey?
When did Tanya “find her lane” in her career?
What does Tanya share about being different leading today than as a 26 year old?
What does Tanya share about Leadership?
What does Tanya share about WERC?
What does Tanya share about Move For Hunger?
What does Tanya share about significance?
What advice does Tanya share to help us in our every day?
…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a
few more questions.

Interview resources:

Favorite quote(s) from Tanya:

“I feel like I am a coach trying to bring out the best in everybody.”

“There are two types of people; those that start out in a
place of trust and those that need to earn it.”

Connect with Tanya on LinkedIn

Visit Twilio

Learn more about WERC

Learn more about Move for Hunger

Learn more about the podcast host Bruce Waller

Check out Bruce’s books


Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success to Significance (#1 New Released book on Amazon)
Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace
Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)
Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn

Connect with Bruce on Twitter

Connect with Bruce on Instagram

Connect with Bruce on Facebook

Get relocation support for your next household goods or
commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and
what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Staci Benavides, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources for DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center and 2024 Texas SHRM District Director.


How did Staci get started in her career? What led
her to the world of HR and Leadership?
What does Staci share about the power of listening?
What does Staci share about mentors that have
inspired her journey?
When did Staci “find her lane” in her career?
What does Staci share about Leadership?
What does Staci share about serving “Texas SHRM”?
What does Staci share about being your authentic
self?
What does Staci share about significance?
What advice does Staci share to help us in our every
day?
…and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a
few more questions. 

Interview resources:

Favorite quote(s) from Staci:

“Anyone can be a mentor if you are willing to listen.”

“Hospitality is the epitome of HR.”

Connect with Staci on LinkedIn

Visit DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene Convention Center

Learn more about Texas SHRM

Check out Bruce’s books


Drive With Purpose⁠: Move Your Career from Success to Significance (#1 New Release on Amazon)
Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving
Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace
Find Your Lane; Change your
GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books)
Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track.

Subscribe to Bruce’s Blog “Move to Inspire”

Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn

Connect with Bruce on Twitter

Connect with Bruce on Instagram

Connect with Bruce on Facebook

Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company