Leading in a Lonely World
“Leading in a Lonely World: Conversations with Transformative Leaders” is hosted by Vanessa Kelly, an employment attorney with Clark Hill PLC. In this podcast, we meet with business owners and entrepreneurs, C-suite officers, legal and HR professionals, and community leaders who share their thoughts on leadership against the backdrop of a tumultuous world. Tune in to exchange ideas on best practices with the goal of strengthening not only your own leadership skills but working to build strong leaders among your workforce and communities.
Episodes
24 episodes
Meet Jason Marsili – a Leader Who Exudes Quiet Confidence and Leads with Compassion and Genuine Caring
Meet Jason Marsili. Jason is a dynamic leader and successful employee and union side attorney in LA and now neutral (mediator/arbitrator). Jason always knew he wanted a career in Conflict Dispute Resolution. Join us as we discuss the root...
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Meet Steven Gaffney: Leadership is a State Mind and Not a Job Description
During this episode, listeners are in for a treat, as well-known leadership expert and business guru to the Fortune 500, Steven Gaffney, shares his vision on creating highly performing teams and organization. You will enjoy his insights o...
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54:04
Meet Gabrielle Dolan: An Authentic Leader With a Passion for Storytelling
On this episode, Vanessa Kelly speaks with Gabrielle Dolan of Gabrielle Dolan Consulting, based in Melbourne Australia. Gabrielle has written 7 books on leadership, the most recent of which is, “Magnetic Stories: Connect with customers and enga...
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48:53
Meet Barbara and Nichelle Robinson: An Incredible Mother-Daughter Real Estate Brokerage Team Share Lessons in Leadership and Reflect on Living with MLB Hall of Famer Frank Robinson
Just in time for mother’s day, I got to sit down with my colleague Kimberly Reisman, a Business Development Manager for Clark Hill, and her dear friends, Barbara and Nichelle Robinson. Barbara and Nichelle are a power team in Los Angeles real e...
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Meet Ruvin Levavi and Bobby Kaslander Who Show Us the Meaning of True Team Work in Action
On this episode of Leading in Lonely World: Conversations with Transformative Leaders, we meet Ruvin Levavi and Bobby Kaslander of Power Forward Group, who provide financial advisor and estate solutions services. Ruvin, as a self-proclaimed ref...
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44:53
Meet Dr. Tara Chalakani: A Creative, Empathetic Leader Whose Heart is Bigger than Her Ego
In this episode we meet Dr. Tara Chalakani, who holds a doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership. As a practicing counselor and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Preferred Behavioral Health Group, she has extensive knowledge of the behav...
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50:09
Meet Ed Hopkins: A Privacy Attorney, Air Force Vet and 'Stoic' Leader
This episode is a great listen as we honor Black History Month. Vanessa speaks to Edward C. Hopkins, Jr., Esq., a renowned privacy and cyber security attorney. As an Air Force Academy graduate and air force veteran, Ed talks about the Tus...
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Meet James L. Banks, Jr., Esq., General Counsel for SHRM: A Humble Army Veteran and Empathetic, Dynamic Business Leader
On this episode of Leading in a Lonely World: Conversations with Transformative Leaders, we meet James (Jim) L. Banks, Jr., General Counsel of SHRM. Jim takes us through his path to leadership beginning with his career as an Airborne Army...
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Meet Reggie Turner: A Humble Leader Bringing Quiet to the Chaos
On this episode of Leading in a Lonely World: Conversations with Transformative Leaders, we meet Reginald (Reggie) Turner, an attorney with Clark Hill PLC in its Detroit, Michigan office and current President of the American Bar Association. Re...
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Meet Maryanne Spatola: A Leader Making a Difference Every Day
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Maryanne Spatola, NYU professor and consultant, who thrives at helping employers align talent and strategy to create business optimization. She began her consulting practice after achieving the top pos...
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Meet Dr. Jill Huntley Taylor
Meet Dr. Jill Huntley Taylor a social psychologist who has focused her curiosity about group dynamics and decision-making into a successful career in jury and trial consulting. Among other tools, Jill uses the “Story Theory” to assist trial att...
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Meet Heather Dawson: A creative serial entrepreneur who used her personal experience of homelessness as an opportunity to grow and provide a platform for encouraging financial competence
Meet serial entrepreneur, Heather Dawson. Heather is a co-founder of Xiggit, a fin-tech startup with a vision to reinvent access to health, retirement, and savings benefits to help financially vulnerable people improve their financial out...
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Episode 12
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Meet Michele Meyer-Shipp, the authentic Chief People and Culture Officer for Major League Baseball
During this episode, we hear Michele Meyer-Shipp, the first woman and person of color to lead Major League Baseball’s Human Resources and become a part of the C-suite. Culture and Talent Management describe her leadership journey. She describes...
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Episode 11
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Meet Claire Wheaton: A UK HR Professional and Mental Health First Aider
On today’s episode, we meet Claire Wheaton, a seasoned HR professional for the Kindred Group working in London. During the pandemic, she learned firsthand, that “while we may all be in the same storm, not everyone is in the same boat.” A key re...
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Episode 10
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Meet Dr. Marc Williams
In this episode of "Leading in a Lonely World: Conversations with Transformative Leaders”, host Vanessa Kelly talks to Dr. Marc Williams. Dr. Marc has an interesting career journey including representing some of the biggest brands in sports, su...
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Episode 9
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Meet Richard Vaill, Advocate for Veterans
Meet Rich Vaill, as he shares his leadership journey beginning with the US Naval Academy and his career as Marine Officer. He is a strong advocate for hiring VETS and has some persuasive arguments for why VETS make great employees– ...
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Episode 8
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40:27
Meet Sue Ann Van Dermyden – A Champion for Developing Leaders
Our guest this episode is Sue Ann Van Dermyden, founder of Van Dermyden Maddux Law Corporation, a preeminent workplace investigation firm. Sue Ann shares her ability to “see and seize opportunities” and provides a great reminder for our l...
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Episode 7
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31:42
Meet Jamie Pagliaro, a Leader Who has Made His “Passion” for Helping Others His Life’s Work
Jamie Pagliaro is the co-founder, Executive Vice President and Chief Learning Officer of Rethink, a global health technology company that provides cloud based treatment tools, training, and clinical support, specifically for persons with develo...
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Episode 6
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39:09
“Listen In” to Allison Manswell as She Talks About Her Impactful Book on Race Relations
“Listen In” to Allison Manswell as she talks with Vanessa Kelly about her impactful book on race relations: “Listen In: Crucial Conversations on Race in the Workplace,” its relevance today, and why now is the right time to make real chang...
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Episode 5
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57:39
Meet Sonya Richburg, Employment Counsel with Coca-Cola Consolidated
Meet Sonya Richburg, Employment Counsel with Coca-Cola Consolidated, as she shares her views of being a servant leader and having candid conversations about race in the workplace. Sonya Richburg is a bright light among in-house emp...
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Episode 4
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47:51
Meet the Engaging George Washington as He Shares His Views on Leadership and More
Meet George Washington, Jr., Chief Litigation Counsel for Orange Business. George is a dynamic leader who describes his management style as “engaged.” He manages litigation across the globe for Orange Business. In this role, h...
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Episode 3
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38:40
A Leader Who Embraces Change With a Positive Mindset
In our second podcast episode, Vanessa speaks to insurance professional Bob Mazey who is the President of the New Jersey Agents Alliance. Bob is a dynamic entrepreneur, industry thought leader, and inspiring leader. He lives by the mantra...
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Episode 2
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54:45
Human Resource Professionals as First Responders in Year 2020
Meet Donna Hughes, Esq., Chief People Officer for the Emblem Health Family of Companies. Donna describes her leadership style as a “builder” and a “server” to enable her teams to thrive. During our chat, we discuss how the HR profession h...
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Episode 1
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