
Grow Strong Leaders Podcast
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.
Episodes
345 episodes
345: Never Lead Alone: From Leadership to Teamship
Keith brings these concepts to life with stories, tested practices, and simple tools you can start using right away. He explains how methods like “stress testing,” candor breaks, and energy checks transform group dynamics, helping teams shift f...
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Episode 345
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26:39

344: Leading with Love and Service at the Arizona Diamondbacks
What if the most powerful thing you could do as a leader is to see greatness in others that they can’t see in themselves? That’s the philosophy that has guided Ken Crenshaw, longtime Director of Sports Medicine and Performance for the Arizona D...
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Episode 344
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52:18

343: Breaking Barriers at the NFL with Authentic Leadership
What does it take to lead in a world where the odds are stacked against you? Jennifer Langton’s remarkable journey from being the only girl on an all-boys lacrosse team to becoming the NFL’s first Vice President of Player Health and Safety is f...
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Episode 343
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52:47

342: The Group Intervention That Transformed a Team
What do you do when one person’s behavior is quietly eroding the trust and teamwork of your group—and no one wants to speak up? In this episode, I share a true story from my own leadership journey where I faced that exact challenge. You’ll hear...
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Episode 342
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8:22

341: Live & Lead with Passion and Purpose - Not Caution
Are you holding back in ways you don’t even realize? In this candid and inspiring conversation, Dr. Tom Olson invites you to take a hard look at how fear of change and a need for safety can quietly run your life. He shares powerful stories from...
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Episode 341
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50:02

340: Equip First-time Managers to Lead
What can you do to set up your frontline leaders for success from Day 1? This episode with Matt Gjertsen explores the essential skills and strategies new managers need to transition smoothly from individual contributor to effective leader. Find...
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Episode 340
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48:22

339: Transforming Your Stress into a Strength
How can you effectively manage stress and stay composed in high-pressure situations? In this episode, Dr. Susan Bernstein dives into the power of somatic leadership, offering insights on how you can use body signals to transform your responses ...
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Episode 339
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48:19

338: The Inner Shift That Changes Everything
What if everything you experience—stress, conflict, even judgment—is not about what’s happening out there, but what’s going on within you? That’s the powerful lens Townsend Wardlaw offers as he guides us into a deeper understa...
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Episode 338
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51:28

337: Never Delegate Again—Unless You're Doing It Like This
What if delegation wasn’t about getting tasks off your plate, but about helping your people grow? This episode explores a powerful reframe of delegation as a leadership tool for development. Brad Federman shares insights from his book Never...
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Episode 337
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50:59

336: Tools to Tackle Tough Conversations
What if you could navigate even the most challenging conversations with calmness, clarity, and confidence? This in-depth conversation with David Wood explores just that, diving into how to communicate more effectively in high-stakes moments, wh...
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Episode 336
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48:31

335: How a Shared Family Legacy Shaped a Purpose-Driven Business
What happens when a mother and daughter build a business grounded in legacy, love, and leadership? June Perry-Stevens and Krystle Rogers share the powerful story of their mother-daughter business partnership, rooted in a family line...
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Episode 335
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47:23

334: My Mother: The Life of a Quiet Leader
What does it mean to lead without fanfare or recognition? In this solo episode, I reflect on the life and legacy of my beloved mother, Doris Melancon—a woman whose quiet strength, unwavering love, and deep wisdom shaped generations. Though Dori...
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Episode 334
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8:46

333: The Go-Giver Approach to Leadership
What if the secret to success is giving more? In this episode, Meredith Bell speaks with Bob Burg, co-author of The Go-Giver, about why shifting your focus to consistently providing value leads to greater fulfillment and profitability....
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Episode 333
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33:08

332: Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence
Are your leadership habits helping you adapt…or holding you back? Kevin Eikenberry shares highlights from his new book, Flexible Leadership, and explores what it truly means to lead with confidence in uncertain times. Usin...
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Episode 332
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48:22

331: How Self-Leadership Shapes Your Personal Brand
What if the only thing standing between you and stronger leadership is the way you see and lead yourself? In this conversation, Ben Albert shares how losing his job during the pandemic became the catalyst for his growth as an entrepreneur and p...
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Episode 331
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44:23

330: Coaching Character as the Foundation of Leadership
What if the real secret to great leadership isn’t found in strategy or skill, but in the strength of your character? This conversation with Dane Deutsch explores how character forms the true foundation of leadership, shaped by his own family va...
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Episode 330
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55:50

329: Being a Force for Good in the World
What if the real key to powerful leadership is tuning in to your inner wisdom? Coco Sellman brings this idea to life by sharing how listening to that quiet inner voice and acting with integrity can transform not just your own journey, but also ...
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Episode 329
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54:18

328: Building Real Relationships on LinkedIn
Curious how LinkedIn can actually help you build real business relationships—not just rack up connections? In this episode, LinkedIn expert Bill McCormick shares his journey from traditional sales to becoming a trusted advisor on the platform. ...
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Episode 328
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48:28

327: Unleashing Your Authentic Superpowers
When you hear the word authenticity, you might think of it as being your true self around other people. Actually, it’s much more than that. In our conversation, Erin Hatzikostas shares her bold and refreshing perspective on authenticity in lead...
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Episode 327
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54:05

326: Harnessing AI as a Strategic Thought Partner in Leadership
How can leaders use AI to unlock new levels of strategic thinking and team collaboration? Meredith sits down with Geoff Woods, author of The AI Driven Leader, to explore how AI is transforming leadership and decision-making. Geoff shar...
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Episode 326
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46:43

325: Scaling Your Impact Without Burning Out
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your workload, unsure how to delegate effectively, or hesitant about bringing new people onto your team? Erin Bradley shares her powerful journey from burnout and anxiety to finding true freedom and fulfillment...
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Episode 325
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48:30

324: Debunking Myths about Introversion
What if your introverted nature wasn't a limitation but a powerful strength in leadership? Dr. Nicole Bryan shares her personal journey as an introverted leader, debunking common misunderstandings and myths about introversion and highlighting i...
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Episode 324
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51:08

323: Developing a Strong Work Ethic That Lasts
Have you ever wondered how your childhood experiences shaped your work ethic today? In this solo episode, I share personal stories about growing up in a household where chores, responsibility, and initiative were non-negotiable—and how those le...
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Episode 323
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8:59

322: Being Your Own Authority
Have you ever felt like certain patterns in your life keep repeating, no matter how much you try to change? Rich Habets shares the concept of “scripts”—deeply ingrained, unconscious behaviors shaped by past experiences that influence how we see...
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Episode 322
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54:14

321: Braving the Workplace and the Role of Belonging
In this powerful episode, Dr. Beth Kaplan returns to discuss her groundbreaking book, Braving the Workplace: Belonging at the Breaking Point. She opens with her personal journey through workplace trauma. Beth reveals the critical disti...
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Episode 321
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40:56
