Leap Lady Leader Podcast

Lost Your Mojo? Rest, Resolve, or Really Leap

Maureen (Mo) invites leaders who feel their energy fading to pause, listen, and choose wisely, rest, resolve, or realign before making big changes.
She explains why hurried decisions from exhaustion transfer stress into the next chapter, offers simple practical resets (more sleep, water, movement, and hard conversations), and anchors the message with Psalm 46:10 about powerful stillness.
Your weekly challenge: carve out five minutes each day of quiet to ask what you truly need and let that clarity guide your next bold step.

Unmasking the Myth: You Can't Separate Home, Work, and Leadership

Welcome to the Leap Lady Leader Podcast with Maureen, your expert in leadership and business health. In this episode, we unravel the interconnected nature of personal life, professional leadership, and business health. Drawing on her LEAP model, Maureen shares why the common notion of separating home and work falls short. When personal struggles seep into your work life and vice versa, it becomes clear: these domains are inseparable. We explore the essence of impactful leadership, the importance of robust business strategies, and the necessity of ongoing personal development. Maureen emphasizes the significance of addressing root issues rather than just surface symptoms, saving time, resources, and strengthening trust within the team. This episode provides insights into creating an alignment between leadership, business health, and personal growth, fostering sustainable success through whole-person and whole-business integration.

Investing in Potential, Not Perfection

Welcome to another inspiring episode with Mo, your guide to building thriving leaders and businesses. In this episode, we explore the importance of looking beyond polished resumes and recognizing potential in individuals who may not stand out on paper. Mo shares her unique perspective on spotting 'diamonds in the rough'—those candidates who may be quietly waiting for their chance to shine. Discover how nurturing these individuals can leave a lasting legacy, not only within your organization but also in the wider world, as they grow into capable leaders. Mo challenges us to identify and develop the raw talents within our teams, embracing the opportunity to shape their future and, in turn, our own. Join Mo in this call to action and learn how investing in potential can have a transformative impact on both your leadership and your organization.

Loud Resignations: A Leadership Reflection

In this episode of the Leap Lady Leader podcast, host Maureen delves into the complex dynamics of employee resignations, focusing on those that end in frustration or loud exits. Maureen highlights the potential these situations have to reveal underlying issues in company culture and leadership. Rather than viewing a resignation as merely an end, she reframes it as an opportunity for introspection and growth.
With her expertise in industrial and organizational psychology, Maureen offers practical advice on how leaders can turn these challenging moments into valuable learning experiences. This includes moving beyond the immediate emotions to address systemic issues, communicating effectively with remaining team members to maintain stability, and reflecting on personal leadership practices to foster healthier work environments.
Listeners are encouraged to see resignations as leadership feedback, using them to evaluate and improve team culture while maintaining personal resilience amidst organizational challenges. Maureen's insights aim to empower leaders to handle exits not just with reactive management, but with intentional leadership and strategic planning. Tune in for a blend of science, experience, and actionable steps to transform tough transitions into growth opportunities.

This isn’t self-promotion: It’s impact. And it’s time.

In this empowering mini-episode, Maureen, a seasoned business leader and consultant, offers a wake-up call for aspiring leaders. She challenges the notion of false humility and encourages women to step into their leadership roles with confidence and intention. Maureen reminds us that true leadership is not about personal promotion, but about serving others and making a meaningful impact. With wisdom rooted in faith, she inspires listeners to share their gifts boldly, emphasizing that our voices are meant for influence and change. Tune in to receive a dose of motivation to start your week with purpose and clarity.

Understanding and Guiding Your Team's Individual Growth Stages

Welcome to the Leap Lady Leader Podcast, where Mo, an expert in industrial and organizational psychology, guides you through understanding and leading employees based on their developmental stages. This episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing the diverse growth phases in your team, from the toddler stage to the wise elder stage, and how to lead with strategy rather than frustration.Explore how emotional intelligence, strategic communication, and personalized leadership can transform not just how you lead, but how your team grows and thrives. Discover practical tools like team development maps and pulse conversations to align your leadership approach with your team's needs, ensuring effective guidance through the dynamic workplace environment.

"You're Not Behind, You're Being Built: Embracing the Journey"

Rise and shine, Lady Leader! Welcome to your Mo Moment, a Monday reset to lead with clarity and courage. In this episode, Mo shares insights on overcoming the pressure of timelines and milestones. Discover how to embrace the hidden seasons of growth and focus on strengthening your foundation. Learn how to lead with intentionality and depth, ensuring lasting impact and legacy.
Join us for a transformative conversation on redefining success and leadership. Mo provides practical steps to refocus your purpose and build resilience. Whether in business, leadership, or personal growth, learn how to anchor yourself in identity and trust the unfolding process.
If this resonates with you, Mo offers a Legacy Leadership Checklist to help you reflect and grow intentionally. Embrace your journey and lead with conviction. Keep leaping forward, Lady Leader!

Culture Over Perks: What Really Keeps Great People

In this episode of the Leap Lady Leader podcast, Maureen—known as Mo—dives deep into the transformative power of culture in leadership. Drawing from her extensive background in industrial and organizational psychology and real-world experience in leadership, she breaks down why perks alone can’t retain great people. She emphasizes that true retention stems from a culture built on trust, safety, and alignment, not just perks and high pay.
Through insightful examples, Mo illustrates how discrepancies between stated values and actual practices can erode trust and morale, ultimately impacting organizational success. Mo challenges leaders to critically assess their current culture, urging them not only to talk the talk but to walk the walk by aligning actions with words to foster an environment where every individual feels valued and secure.
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From Hero to Cultivator: Redefining Leadership

Welcome to Mo's Moment, hosted by Maureen, where we redefine leadership beyond titles and charisma. Discover how leadership is a shared, dynamic process centered around influence and responsibility. In this episode, Maureen challenges traditional views of leadership, emphasizing collective action and distributed responsibility. Explore the DAC framework—direction, alignment, commitment—and learn how adopting this model can enhance team performance and foster innovation.Through inspiring stories and actionable insights, Maureen illustrates how transitioning from a hero model to a systems model of leadership can lead to lasting impact. This episode encourages you to embrace leadership as a collaborative effort, empowering others and creating a culture of shared direction. Tune in to cultivate a legacy of courage and collective leadership.

Empowerment vs. Entitlement: Empower your people to greatness not to entitlement

In this episode of the Leap Lady Leader podcast, host Maureen explores the often misunderstood concept of empowerment in leadership. She leaps into the difference between fostering reliance and encouraging growth within teams. Maureen addresses the common pitfalls that lead to a culture of entitlement, offering five real-world examples and solutions to combat these challenges.
Listeners will gain insights into how real empowerment involves setting clear expectations, providing consistent feedback, and maintaining balanced accountability. The episode emphasizes that enabling entitlement is a common mistake even well-intentioned leaders make. Through practical strategies and reflective questions, Maureen encourages leaders to model accountability, ensure clear communication, and foster an ownership mindset among their teams.
Discover how to spot entitlement both in hiring processes and within existing teams, and learn the importance of embracing challenges rather than avoiding them. The episode concludes with a challenge to leaders to raise the bar, inspiring listeners to move from enabling to empowering those they lead.