Transforming Procurement with Lourdes Coss
Transformation, Leadership and Procurement - educational thoughts, interviews, and commentary for procurement professionals.
Episodes
44 episodes since 2020
Episode 44: Building Trust in Public Procurement
In this podcast, we’ll explore the importance of building trust within public procurement, focusing on strategies to strengthen trust with teams, vendors, and the public. Trust is the cornerstone of successful procurement processes, fost...
September 18, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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16:38
Episode 43: The Value of Volunteering with Kara Daniel
In this Episode, I have a conversation with Kara Daniel regarding the benefits of volunteering as a way to give back, leadership development, and personal development. She talks about the skills that she learned, the relationships that she deve...
May 06, 2024
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40:14
Episode #42: Reflections - 2024 NIGP Leadership Summit
In Episode #42, I reflect on the lessons/themes of the Summit. These include transformational leadership vs. transactional leadership, collaboration, networking, and the power of perspective.· Website:
April 01, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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14:10
Episode 41: A Leadership Journey: A Conversation with Erin D'Vincent
In Episode 42, I interview my friend and colleague, Erin D'Vincent. She talks about her leadership journey and how growth led out of the comfort zone. She shares insights about her growth and provides her advice to other leaders.
March 25, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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47:02
Episode 40: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring
In this Episode, I talk about the power of coaching and mentorship and how it can help you unlock your full potential to propel you forward and achieve greater success.· Website:
February 12, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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20:47
Episode 39: Part 2 of Cultivating Leadership Brilliance: The EQ Advantage
This Episode is Part 2 of the previous Episode 38. In this Episode I touch on the emotional center (the brain) and some of the science behind the benefits of developing emotional intelligence. There are things that individuals can do to i...
January 23, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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17:08
Episode 38: Cultivating Leadership Brilliance: The EQ Advantage
In this Episode I talk about the relationship between effective leadership and emotional intelligence. Emotionally intelligent leaders can more effectively develop relationships, deal with conflict, exhibit more resilience, and can help f...
January 14, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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18:05
Episode 37: The Growth Mindset Advantage
This episode discusses the importance of the right attitude and a growth mindset for procurement leaders.Live2Lead 2023 MLC: https://leaderpass.com/pass/live2lead/host?ref=RV8479Free Leadership Newsletter:
September 28, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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14:47
Episode 36: Interview with John Flynn about Remote Work
In this episode, John Flynn, Procurement Professional at Oregon State University, talks about his transition to remote work and what he learned in the process. He provides insights about remote and in-person work and things to consider wh...
October 12, 2022
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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32:58
Episode 35: Change - The Unwelcome Guest.
In this episode, I highlight three aspects of change that make it challenging to accept immediately. It is a process that requires some preparation.Website: http://www.lourdescoss.com<...
September 28, 2022
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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16:41
Episode 34: Your Evaluation Process and your Solicitation Goals
In this episode, I talk about the objective of the evaluation process, qualitative evaluations, and scores.Website: http://www.lourdescoss.comWebinars:
September 19, 2022
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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16:52
Episode 33: Is your team happy?
Judgment, lack of trust, and an unfriendly environment may block your team's happiness. What can you do about it? The financial condition of the organization may depend on it.Live2Lead Tickets:
September 13, 2022
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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20:35
Episode 32: Three Mistakes Leaders Make When Implementing Transformation
In this episode, I talk about three mistakes to avoid when implementing a change or initiating a transformation of your organization.Website: http://www.lourdescoss.com
September 06, 2022
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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17:24
Episode 31: Communicate, Listen, Connect
In this episode, I talk about the importance of effective communication, how to prepare, and how to deal with the feedback.Website: http://www.lourdescoss.comFree Lea...
July 04, 2022
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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15:49
Episode 30: Courage to Grow
In this episode, I talk about courage and taking action towards your growth.Website: http://www.lourdescoss.comFree Leadership Newsletter: ·
June 27, 2022
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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13:22
Episode 29: A Plan for Inspired Action
In this episode, I talk about the importance of having a plan, what to include in the plan, and what can you do to direct your brain to help you achieve the plan.· Website, Contact Information & Programs: <...
June 13, 2022
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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15:33
Episode 28: Intentionality and Change
In this episode, I talk about the need to be intentional about change so that you can achieve the goals that you want to achieve. This may also require making adjustments to your environment and creating a culture of support, growth, and develo...
June 06, 2022
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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16:09
Episode 27: Awareness Precedes Change
In this episode, I talk about change and the first requisite for change, awareness. I recommend that you use a tool like DISC to help identify blind spots that get in the way of progress. · Contact Information & Pr...
May 30, 2022
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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13:19
Episode 26: Values, Happiness and the Impact on Performance
In this episode, I offer thoughts about the relevance of happy individuals and a productive and high-performing team. This is one thing to consider if you are considering transformation. · My contact information and ...
May 23, 2022
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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14:39
Episode 25: Procurement Method Selection
In this episode I talk about the responsibility and process for selecting the procurement method.Visit my website for information on programs and events: www.lourdescoss.comLive2Lead 202...
October 18, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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19:20
Episode 24: Lessons from NIGP Leadership Summit
In this episode, I talk about the value of being more intentional with our networking and the value of the mastermind. NIGP Leadership Summit in AnaheimLive2Lead 2021 link: l2lhost.com/mlc...
September 27, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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15:11
Episode 23: The Effect of Growth on the Leader, the Team, the Organization, and Your Health
In this episode, I talk about the importance of having a growth mindset, especially if you are a leader. If the leader stops growing, he/she will limit the growth and effectiveness of the team and ultimately negatively impact the organiza...
June 20, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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13:43
Episode 22: A conversation with David Yarkin
In this episode, David Yarkin talks about how Procurated adds value to procurement professionals and entities. We also talk about the procurement profession, transformation, and the paths to continue adding value to the procurement profes...
May 17, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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43:34
Episode 21: Talking with Rick Grimm about the NIGP-CPP Certification
Rick Grimm is the CEO of the NIGP: Institute for Public Procurement organization He talks about his journey to CEO of NIGP, Pathways, NIGP-CPP, and the value of becoming a certified procurement professional.Visit my website for upcoming...
March 23, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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50:48
Episode 20: A Conversation with Dr. Stephen Gordon regarding the Continuity of Supply Initiative
In this episode, Dr. Stephen Gordon talks about the genesis and purpose of the Continuity of Supply Initiative (CoSi). If you'd like to take a step towards adding value to the procurement profession and add resiliency to the process, cont...
March 08, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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56:00