267 episodes

In the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast, host Meredith Bell interviews business leaders who are committed to their own growth and the development of their people.

Grow Strong Leaders Podcast Meredith Bell

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 40 Ratings

In the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast, host Meredith Bell interviews business leaders who are committed to their own growth and the development of their people.

    267: Becoming a Master of Change

    267: Becoming a Master of Change

    You can’t predict which career and life experiences will serve you in the future. Yet each one can prepare you for your next adventure if you become skillful in handling change. Terry Yoffe gives a masterclass in describing events from her early years and from her various jobs that helped prepare her to be an extraordinarily effective coach with her clients. 
    Terry Yoffe is an Executive, Business and Career Coach. She has been coaching for over 20 years, after many years in both corporate and entrepreneurial roles. She brings an impressive breadth and depth of knowledge to her coaching and specializes in global business relations, which is critical to her work with international clients.
     
    Terry helps her clients maximize their talents and achieve their full potential. She employs a two-step process: having the client clarify their goals and then developing a focused strategic plan.
     
    Terry is also the host of the Extraordinary Work Podcast: Conversations about Creating Change.
     
    You’ll discover: 
    The varied experiences that prepared Terry for her coaching careerHow she learned to deal with fear when stepping into the unknownTips for speaking up and advocating for yourselfWhat Terry does to guide clients to create changes in their livesCheck out all the episodes
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
    Connect with Meredith on LinkedIn
    Follow Meredith on Twitter
    Download the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

    • 44 min
    266: Why Failing Is a Part of Winning

    266: Why Failing Is a Part of Winning

    Whether you’re an entrepreneur or leader of a team, you’ll benefit from the life wisdom that Gary Polk shares in this special conversation. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the value of failure or losses. Gary also explains why he’s a big believer in the triple bottom line, which includes “People, Planet, Profit.”  
    Gary is a Black businessman, CEO, business consultant, university professor and author. For decades, he’s been passionate about entrepreneurs…and why they succeed or fail. 
     
    His initial book, Why Entrepreneurs Fail (to Win), is widely used as a textbook in college entrepreneurship programs. He’s also written books with similar titles specifically for Black and Brown Entrepreneurs and for Women Entrepreneurs. Gary is committed to helping these leaders learn what they need to know so they can be as successful as possible. 
     
    Gary is focused on the triple bottom line, “People, Planet, Profit,” and believes these 3 elements align to drive success for everyone involved. He’s a proponent of social entrepreneurship and launched the Polk Institute Foundation in January of 2021. 
     
    You’ll discover: 
    Why all 3 of Gary’s books include “Fail (to Win)” in the titleWhat failing can teach usWhy Gary says EQ is more important than IQThe #1 value Gary emphasizes at Polk InstituteHow Social Entrepreneurship can fit into any businessCheck out all the episodes
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
    Connect with Meredith on LinkedIn
    Follow Meredith on Twitter
    Download the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

    • 49 min
    265: Leading through Major Changes

    265: Leading through Major Changes

    Many mergers and acquisitions are dismal failures, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Find out how Sikko Zoer created buy-in and achieved a positive transformation when combining two very different divisions after an acquisition. So many of the actions Sikko took can be used by leaders on a daily basis. 
    Sikko has more than 15 years of experience in Healthcare and MedTech at Medtronic. He’s got a strong history of being a dependable executive leader who is driven by challenge, undeterred by obstacles, and committed to excellence in multiple areas, including operations, supply chain planning & optimization, logistics, IT, and marketing. 
     
    These days Sikko is involved in several businesses. He offers Strategic Advice, Consulting, Coaching, Mentorship, and Interim Management through his own companies, Qwinn Consultancy and Supply Chain Companions. Sikko also serves as a Senior Advisor with The Boston Consulting Group.
     
    Sikko loves bringing new insights and providing directions that make companies and their people successful and proud. He does this in a positive, optimistic, open, and respectful way, as you’ll learn in this conversation.
     
    You’ll discover: 
    Issues Sikko encountered when combining two very different teams with very different mindsetsWhat he did to get buy-in from stakeholdersWays that Sikko himself changed during the processHow Sikko helped people shift from Victim to Owner mindsetWhy listening to understand was a critical skill for each person to developCheck out all the episodes
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
    Connect with Meredith on LinkedIn
    Follow Meredith on Twitter
    Download the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

    • 41 min
    264: Leading Young Adults and Junior Professionals

    264: Leading Young Adults and Junior Professionals

    Often leaders struggle with the best way to develop members of the younger generation entering the workforce. You’ll get great ideas and practical tips for Ariana Tadler in this high-energy conversation. Helping young adults create a successful career is a deep passion project for Ariana, based on her experience as an attorney, business owner, mentor, and mother. 
    You’ll want to take notes because Ariana drops lots of gems that can guide you in strengthening your relationship with the younger members of your team. Her vulnerability, openness, and curiosity as a leader have helped her build a strong team in her own firm.
     
    Ariana is the founding partner of Tadler Law LLP, a women-owned boutique law firm that offers an array of litigation and legal counseling services. Ariana is one of the leading women litigators in the country. She has 30 years’ experience advocating for consumers and investors against corporate fraud and abuse. 
     
    Ariana is recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on electronic discovery. She pioneered the establishment of an e-Discovery Practice group within a plaintiffs’ firm structure 20 years ago. She’s also a professional and keynote speaker.
     
    You’ll discover: 
    The 3 core areas Ariana focuses on when mentoring young professionalsWhy communicating effectively in the workplace is challenging for those in the 18-35 age groupHow Ariana works with the young people in her firmWhat she does to help everyone on her team have open, honest conversationsActions Ariana takes to help young adults develop into strong leaders Check out all the episodes
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
    Connect with Meredith on LinkedIn
    Follow Meredith on Twitter
    Download the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

    • 49 min
    263: Tips for Creating Agreements and Psychological Safety

    263: Tips for Creating Agreements and Psychological Safety

    Want to get some practical tips for being an effective leader and hear some unforgettable stories at the same time? This conversation with Ron Reich is a must-listen! Ron draws from his own experiences in the corporate world and from his 30 years of training and development and consulting experience. You’ll come away with new ideas for handling situations that are within your control—and for those outside your control. 
    Ron’s background is broad based, having worked for some major organizations such as Toshiba, The Chubb Corporation, and Organon Pharmaceuticals.
     
    The majority of his work through these years has focused on leadership and management development, along with corporate training and organizational development. 
     
    Ron is passionate about the work he does and makes the workshops as interactive as possible. His only request is for participants to arrive ready to participate and have some fun along the way. For my listeners, I know you’re going to have fun listening to our conversation, and you’ll get some valuable take-aways along the way.
     
    You’ll discover: 
    The importance of setting expectations and getting agreement with members of your teamWays to create psychological safety so others are open and honest with you and with each otherAn experience one CEO had as a child that moved him to tears as he shared it with his C-suite teamWhy one of Ron’s mantras is “Stay out of the results business.”How you can use PRD to stay calm and respond appropriately when unexpected situations ariseCheck out all the episodes
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
    Connect with Meredith on LinkedIn
    Follow Meredith on Twitter
    Download the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

    • 46 min
    262: Claim Your SWAGGER and Thrive

    262: Claim Your SWAGGER and Thrive

    What comes to mind when you hear the word SWAGGER? If it has a negative connotation for you, prepare to be persuaded differently! Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo has created a powerful acronym that we explore in this lively conversation, based on her new book, Claim Your SWAGGER: Stop Surviving and Start Thriving. You are sure to want to take notes as we discuss important concepts like self-worth, self-limiting beliefs, and gratitude.  
    Jennifer is an exceptional guide in the realm of leadership and personal development. She’s focused on empowering individuals to unleash their potential by reshaping the way they think, act, and behave. 
     
    Jennifer has more than thirty years’ experience working with individuals, cancer survivors, leaders, and multinational Fortune 500 companies. Her influence has positively impacted more than 50,000 leaders in 18 countries across the globe.
     
    With a science-based educational foundation in behavioral change and a wealth of practical knowledge, Jennifer excels at helping people learn to harness their mental power and use what they already have to foster positive life changes, transforming themselves and the world around them.
     
    You’ll discover: 
    The Power of 3 Ps for creating new behavior patterns that lastJennifer’s opportunity to practice patience when getting a new mobile phone3 aspects of self-worth that are driven by external factorsHow Acts of Kindness help you expand your feelings of worthinessWhy REP (Recognize, Evaluate, Pivot) is a winning strategy for removing limiting beliefs and replacing them with more powerful onesCheck out all the episodes
    Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
    Connect with Meredith on LinkedIn
    Follow Meredith on Twitter
    Download the free ebook Listen Like a Pro

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
40 Ratings

40 Ratings

Terry Yoffe ,

Brilliant

Grow Strong Leaders Podcast is a brilliant addition to the list of podcasts out there. Meredith Bell is a wonderful and certainly strong host who knows just what to say and ask. Grow Strong Leaders is an important and crucial topic in today's chaotic business landscape and Meredith's interviewing style ensures that each guest's voice is heard on so many levels. If you are looking for a podcast that stands out amongst the rest, this is the one to tune into. Learning and takeaways are always served up .

Scrappy Kimberly ,

Valuable Insights on Leadership for Today’s Challenges

It was truly my pleasure to be a guest on Meredith’s show! She ensured I was thoroughly prepared to bring my highest and best to our dialogue, and we explored the topic in a way that I call “freedom in a framework”. I felt completely free to share my wisdom and experience in ways that will be helpful to listeners. I’m also a big fan of Meredith’s “Peer Coaching” book because it specifies a very effective approach to accountability thinking partnerships. I hope you will listen to not only my episode, but others, as there is plenty of gold to mine in each and every episode!

Please contact me ,

For leaders who want to grow and learn

This is a fantastic podcast, highlighting leaders from a variety of disciplines that will bolster your skills and insights. Meredith is a warm, generous and curious interviewer, who brings out the best in her guests.

Top Podcasts In Business

The Ramsey Show
Ramsey Network
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
Money News Network
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
DOAC
NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
NerdWallet Personal Finance
Planet Money
NPR
The Money Mondays
Dan Fleyshman