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How Authentic Leaders Build High-Performing Teams with Tantri McGinnis and Leah Edwards

December 23, 2025 • Stacy Mayer

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Ep. #296: How Authentic Leaders Build High-Performing Teams with Tantri McGinnis and Leah Edwards

In this inspiring final installment of my December Doing It series, I’m joined by extraordinary leaders Tantri McGinnis and Leah Edwards for a powerful conversation about leading with authenticity, bridging organizational gaps, and empowering others to succeed. We talk candidly about what real leadership looks like in practice—Tantri shares her radically candid leadership style and deep commitment to psychological safety, while Leah breaks down the importance of aligning teams with organizational goals and creating inclusive spaces where every voice truly matters. Together, we explore what it means to claim your seat at the table, support one another as women leaders, and make a lasting impact both inside our organizations and beyond. If you’re ready to be inspired by real women transforming leadership on their own terms, this episode is for you.

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