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Season 2 Episode 5: How to Leverage Your Experience at Every Level to Build a Team

September 25, 2023 Mark Kenny Season 2 Episode 5
Becoming Unassailable
Season 2 Episode 5: How to Leverage Your Experience at Every Level to Build a Team
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Becoming Unassailable
Season 2 Episode 5: How to Leverage Your Experience at Every Level to Build a Team
Sep 25, 2023 Season 2 Episode 5
Mark Kenny

Welcome to the Becoming Unassailable podcast! This podcast is all about helping leaders build functional, collaborative, and aligned teams so that your organization becomes unassailable.  Season 2 is dedicated to "Lessons from Leading Teams" from a variety of senior leaders. 

My guest for this episode is Krisann Hodges, Deputy Commissioner and General Counsel for the Tennessee Department of Human Services. 

What you will learn in this episode:

  • The role of experience in your ability of leading teams.
  • The differences of leading teams at different organizational levels.
  • What your role is as a leader.
  • Four critically important tips to build a great team.
  • What is most important when hiring new team members.
  • How to practically practice good communication as a leader, and why it is so important for the team.


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Get your free gift from Mark (free chapters from his book)

Book a complimentary strategy call with Mark to discuss the best strategies for your team


About Krisann

Krisann Hodges has served as the General Counsel for the Tennessee Department of Human Services since 2019.  As General Counsel, she is responsible for directing all legal services for DHS.  Krisann was promoted to Deputy Commissioner in 2022, and she now leads the Appeals and Hearings Division and People Operations Division as well as the Office of General Counsel. 

Before joining DHS, Krisann served with the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility (TBPR) for over 10 years. During her tenure at the TBPR, she had the opportunity to serve in multiple roles which progressed from Disciplinary Counsel to Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel.  From 1996 to 2007, Krisann worked for the Department of Children’s Services in various roles, including Regional General Counsel in the Mid-Cumberland region. She began her legal career in the 25th Judicial District as an Assistant District Attorney for child support services.  Krisann earned a J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law.

Krisann is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association.  She successfully completed several state leadership programs, including LEAD and TGEI.  One of her favorite accomplishments is graduating from the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) trial skills academy, an intensive workshop conducted at Stanford University.  Krisann is a Rule 31 Mediator.  She dedicates her private time to mentor law school students perfect their writing skills.

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Welcome to the Becoming Unassailable podcast! This podcast is all about helping leaders build functional, collaborative, and aligned teams so that your organization becomes unassailable.  Season 2 is dedicated to "Lessons from Leading Teams" from a variety of senior leaders. 

My guest for this episode is Krisann Hodges, Deputy Commissioner and General Counsel for the Tennessee Department of Human Services. 

What you will learn in this episode:

  • The role of experience in your ability of leading teams.
  • The differences of leading teams at different organizational levels.
  • What your role is as a leader.
  • Four critically important tips to build a great team.
  • What is most important when hiring new team members.
  • How to practically practice good communication as a leader, and why it is so important for the team.


Links

Get your free gift from Mark (free chapters from his book)

Book a complimentary strategy call with Mark to discuss the best strategies for your team


About Krisann

Krisann Hodges has served as the General Counsel for the Tennessee Department of Human Services since 2019.  As General Counsel, she is responsible for directing all legal services for DHS.  Krisann was promoted to Deputy Commissioner in 2022, and she now leads the Appeals and Hearings Division and People Operations Division as well as the Office of General Counsel. 

Before joining DHS, Krisann served with the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility (TBPR) for over 10 years. During her tenure at the TBPR, she had the opportunity to serve in multiple roles which progressed from Disciplinary Counsel to Deputy Chief Disciplinary Counsel.  From 1996 to 2007, Krisann worked for the Department of Children’s Services in various roles, including Regional General Counsel in the Mid-Cumberland region. She began her legal career in the 25th Judicial District as an Assistant District Attorney for child support services.  Krisann earned a J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law.

Krisann is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association.  She successfully completed several state leadership programs, including LEAD and TGEI.  One of her favorite accomplishments is graduating from the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) trial skills academy, an intensive workshop conducted at Stanford University.  Krisann is a Rule 31 Mediator.  She dedicates her private time to mentor law school students perfect their writing skills.