The Leader's Toolbox

As a Leader, it’s your job to proactively share your feelings, share your suggested solutions, inquire about professional options in and outside of your company, and either stay or leave as an asset... not a liability. Enhancing the quality of your Work/Life Harmony matters and is a form of Leadership… Be Mindful. Self-care is not a luxury, it’s a necessity!

The Leader’s 3: The 3 Building Blocks of Leadership Vision & Vision Factors, Expectations, and Rules You will find The Leader’s 3 to be one of the most valuable assets you have when leading your people, your team, and your organization! They’re the three building blocks focused on guiding and protecting your Mission Statement and enhancing the professional and personal leadership of those you lead! Vision & Vision Factors As the leader of a company, what’s your vision for your organization? If you’re a leader of a team, what’s your vision for your team? When you don’t know, how are your people supposed to? After Vision comes The Vision Factors — the 3–5 things that when done consistently, make the Vision take care of itself! Expectations What are your Expectations for your People? Your answer doesn’t have to be long, and I implore you to keep it as short as possible. Rules You don’t need many, but if you don’t have any, you won’t be leading for very long! Rules are necessary in our lives as professionals, as parents, and in society, or chaos would ensue!

Take a leadership journey with Liz Hansen and I as she shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading! Liz Hansen is an Enterprise HCM Consultant with a career foundation rooted in the hospitality vertical. With a Bachelor's Degree in Merchandise Management and Marketing, Liz seamlessly integrates her passion for people with her expertise in optimizing workforce solutions. Known for her genuine curiosity and interest in understanding people, Liz excels in building meaningful connections and fostering collaborative environments. Her love for people shines through in her dedication to crafting tailored solutions that prioritize employee well-being and organizational success. Beyond her professional pursuits, Liz channels her energy into volunteering for causes close to her heart, particularly those focused on underprivileged youth, animal welfare, and homelessness. Her commitment to making a positive impact extends from the boardroom to the community, embodying her belief in the power of compassion and service. Amidst her diverse interests and commitments, Liz finds grounding and joy in her role as a devoted wife of 23 years, as well as in the companionship of her two beloved dogs, and her love for exploring the great outdoors. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-hansen/

What if five small decisions each day could evolve your life personally and professionally? In this episode, Andre Young shares The 5 Points of Your Day — a powerful personal leadership framework to help you lead your life instead of your life leading you. Whether you're in leadership at work, leading at home, or striving for more peace and productivity in your day, these five daily points will transform how you wake up, engage with your team and loved ones, and reflect at night. 💡 In this episode, Andre breaks down: wonStart leading your day instead of surviving it. Let’s EVOLVE your leadership and work-life harmony... one powerful point at a time.

Anne Frewin is a results-driven change agent and Lean coach with more than 12 years of experience partnering with senior leaders and frontline teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Drawing on expertise in Lean methodologies, she has led transformative initiatives across healthcare, manufacturing, laboratories, and administrative environments—consistently delivering measurable gains in quality, efficiency, and cost savings. Anne is recognized for her ability to inspire individuals to exceed their own expectations, cultivating relentless problem-solvers through targeted coaching, Kaizen facilitation, and hands-on training. Her leadership is grounded in both academic achievement—including dual Master’s degrees in Healthcare Administration and Organizational Leadership—and a proven record of guiding organizations through strategic operational transformations. Link: LinkedIn - Anne Frewin

Known as the Brand Scientist, N. Chloé Nwangwu is the director of NobiWorks, a brand visibility consultancy rooted in behavioral science. She unabashedly believes brands and visibility strategies not built with power dynamics and biases in mind should consider disappearing from this plane of existence. That’s the Thanos snap treatment for the nerds out there. NobiWorks equips underrecognized brands with visibility strategies and systems scientifically formulated to help them neutralize visibility biases while commanding — and keeping— attention in an increasingly crowded marketplace. Everything you do to be better seen, heard and understood should work. Full stop. And it is her personal mission to make that so. Most recently, she advised the first refugee delegation to the UN. Links: The Leader's Toolbox Lab Pass

Take a leadership journey with Sally Starrfield and I as she shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading! Sally Starrfield, MSA, SPHR, is a traveling Corporate Facilitator and an HR and Educational Consultant based in Durham, North Carolina. She has a passion for fostering a culture of collaboration and diversity. Sally worked at Duke University for fourteen years, holding positions as the Assistant Director for Academic Affairs at the Talent Identification Program and the Director of Duke Pre-College. Prior to her work in pre-college programs at Duke, Sally served in leadership roles in public schools including as a Middle School Assistant Principal and Facilitative Leadership Trainer for administrators and teachers. Sally earned a Master’s degree in School Administration from North Carolina State University, a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from HRCI, and a Certificate in Leadership from Duke University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in English Education and Anthropology from Florida State University. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallystarrfield

Sharyl specializes in performance skills, interpersonal dynamics, and culture health in high-pressure organizations. After trading Wall Street for entertainment, she left both to pursue an MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and is currently co-founder at Harmonious Workplaces, a consulting firm known for transforming tension into trust. LinkedIn: Sheryl Volpe

Take a leadership journey with Petra Velzeboer and I as she shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading! Petra Velzeboer is a renowned mental health expert, TedX speaker, author, and CEO of mental health consultancy PVL. Her passion for creating psychologically safe spaces can be traced back to her unique background, having been raised in a notorious cult and struggling to find her place in the world. A series of life altering events led her to pursue a career as a psychotherapist so that she could help others. Links: Website: https://www.petravelzeboer.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/

Lisa Blanton brings over 30 years of experience in corporate leadership roles such as COO, CFO, and CHRO, and 13 years as the owner of an architectural engineering firm before founding Austin Alliance Group in 2018. Her expertise spans strategy, integration, and building strong people relationships, with a focus on driving exceptional results across financial, operational, and organizational aspects of business. Throughout her career, Lisa has consistently guided leaders in building effective business functions—operations, finance, accounting, and human resources—while empowering them to focus on delivering outstanding products and services. She is passionate about helping leadership teams cultivate thriving organizations by creating environments that inspire excellence and foster a positive culture. Lisa equips leadership teams with simple yet effective tools to achieve clarity, alignment, and cohesion. Her approach ensures teams execute their vision with focus and discipline while cultivating healthy and collaborative dynamics that drive success. Dedicated to giving back to the HR profession, Lisa serves as Co-Director of Certification for Texas SHRM and has played an instrumental role on the board of SHRM Austin. Her leadership includes positions as Treasurer, Co-VP of Conference, President-Elect, President, and Immediate Past President, where she provides advisory guidance to volunteer HR leaders. Lisa holds a Senior Certified HR Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification, a Training and Facilitation certification from the Association for Talent Development (ATD), and an MBA in Organizational Studies. Outside of her professional endeavors, Lisa enjoys cheering on Texas A&M sports, traveling, and unwinding solving true crime stories from her recliner. Guided by her core values—help first, do the right thing, keep promises, grow or die, and be humbly confident—Lisa specializes in strategic planning, ownership transition, change management, operations, HR management, professional development, and management advising. Links: Website: https://austinalliancegroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawatryblanton/

Justin Schenck is an entrepreneur, speaker and the host of the top rated podcast the Growth Now Movement. He has been named a Top 8 Podcaster to follow by INC Magazine, featured in Thrive Global and chosen as an ‘Icon of Influence’ in the new media space. Justin’s podcast has grown to become a podcast that is currently getting played in over 100 countries every single week and he has gone on to help countless people grow their brands and business with his company PodBrand.io He is also the host and creator of one of the go to events for entrepreneurs and forward thinkers; Growth Now Summit LIVE! Links: www.growthnowsummit.com www.instagram.com/justintschenck www.facebook.com/jtschenck

Take a leadership journey with Christoph Steinlehner and I as he shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading! Christoph Steinlehner is a Product Management Coach. He helps Product Managers and Leaders who feel stuck in their work, caught up in endless detail discussions, and navigating their new roles or situations. Christoph's unique approach externalizes perspectives through visual mapping to facilitate discussions and align decisions. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csteinlehner/ https://mapperclub.substack.com https://csteinlehner.com/

Taylor Wetzel currently serves as the HR Manager at the York Jewish Community Center (JCC), bringing with her a wealth of experience in human resources management. Her career in HR began as a Supervisor at a medical device company, where she demonstrated remarkable resilience and initiative by managing her responsibilities without direct HR leadership guidance for several years. Throughout her career, Wetzel has built her expertise through a combination of hands-on experience, professional training, and valuable insights gathered from other HR leaders and extensive reading in the field. A significant turning point in her career came with her transition to a real estate company, where she flourished under the mentorship of her first HR Leader. This mentorship proved transformative, not only boosting her professional confidence but also cementing her dedication to the human resources field. A proud alumna of Shippensburg University, Wetzel makes her home in Pennsylvania with her husband and their two sons, Jamie and Logan. As a full-time working mother, she approaches her career decisions with careful consideration, ensuring that each professional move aligns with her commitment to maintaining an active presence in her children's lives. Taylor's journey exemplifies the balance of professional growth and personal fulfillment, demonstrating how thoughtful career choices can support both professional advancement and family life. Her progression from navigating HR responsibilities independently to becoming an accomplished HR Manager showcases her dedication to the field and her ability to learn and adapt throughout her career path. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-wetzel-56797931/

Take a leadership journey with Liz Hansen and I as she shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading! Liz Hansen is an Enterprise HCM Consultant with a career foundation rooted in the hospitality vertical. With a Bachelor's Degree in Merchandise Management and Marketing, Liz seamlessly integrates her passion for people with her expertise in optimizing workforce solutions. Known for her genuine curiosity and interest in understanding people, Liz excels in building meaningful connections and fostering collaborative environments. Her love for people shines through in her dedication to crafting tailored solutions that prioritize employee well-being and organizational success. Beyond her professional pursuits, Liz channels her energy into volunteering for causes close to her heart, particularly those focused on underprivileged youth, animal welfare, and homelessness. Her commitment to making a positive impact extends from the boardroom to the community, embodying her belief in the power of compassion and service. Amidst her diverse interests and commitments, Liz finds grounding and joy in her role as a devoted wife of 22 years, as well as in the companionship of her two beloved dogs, and her love for exploring the great outdoors. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-hansen/

Take a leadership journey with Laura MacDonald and I as she shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading! Ms. MacDonald, Vice President of Training & Marketing, began her career at PRG in 2007. From 2007 to 2012, Ms. MacDonald served in multiple on-site property management roles such as Manager in Training, Regional Training Coordinator, and Property Manager. In 2012, Ms. MacDonald was promoted to Digital Marketing Manager for the entire PRG portfolio based at the Home Office in Philadelphia. In 2014, Ms. MacDonald transitioned into the newly created role of Director of Training. In this role, Ms. MacDonald developed a department that is entirely responsible for all company-wide training programs. Currently, Ms. MacDonald leads PRGs Training & Marketing Departments. Additionally, Ms. MacDonald is responsible for overseeing PRGs policies and procedures program, PRGs customer satisfaction program, PRGs learning management software, new hire onboarding, PRGs Subject Matter Expert Programs and ongoing training throughout the PRG portfolio. Ms. MacDonald received her BS in Business Management from North Carolina State University. She holds the Certified Apartment Manager credential (CAM) and is a member of the NAAEI faculty. When Ms. MacDonald is not training PRGs future leaders, you can find her exploring the great outdoors with her husband, adorable daughter, and their dog, Parker.

Take a leadership journey with Sara Feister and I as she shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading! Sara Feister, PHR, is the Human Resources Director at Oshtemo Charter Township and the Vice President of the Kalamazoo Human Resources Management Association. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Western Michigan University and has been in HR for 10 years. Sara is a lifelong resident of Southwest Michigan. Her favorite part of HR is compensation & benefits. Building and maintaining relationships with the employees that she serves is very important to Sara. She enjoys taking time out of each day to check in with as many employees as possible! In her free time, you’ll find Sara spending time with her family and her friends. She loves to host get togethers at her home! Sara and her husband Lance have three daughters and currently live in Vicksburg, MI.

Take a leadership journey with Sally Starrfield and I as she shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading! Sally Starrfield, MSA, SPHR, is a traveling Corporate Facilitator and an HR and Educational Consultant based in Durham, North Carolina. She has a passion for fostering a culture of collaboration and diversity. Sally worked at Duke University for fourteen years, holding positions as the Assistant Director for Academic Affairs at the Talent Identification Program and the Director of Duke Pre-College. Prior to her work in pre-college programs at Duke, Sally served in leadership roles in public schools including as a Middle School Assistant Principal and Facilitative Leadership Trainer for administrators and teachers. Sally earned a Master’s degree in School Administration from North Carolina State University, a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from HRCI, and a Certificate in Leadership from Duke University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in English Education and Anthropology from Florida State University. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallystarrfield

Take a leadership journey with Angela Champ and I as she shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading! Angela brings 20+ years of senior and executive leadership in diverse industries to help professionals and organizations prosper and excel. Work does not need to be a 4-letter word! Strong leaders and strong cultures create environments that make people want to jump out of bed in the morning to get to work. Sound like the type of leader you’d like to be, and the type of culture you’d like to create? Angela can help you achieve your best potential. Whether you are seeking a speaker for your conference or event, organizing a workshop to upgrade your skills, looking for coaching to accelerate your career or to impact a culture shift in your company, or need consulting support for mergers & acquisitions, restructuring, or strategy design, Angela will work with you and your team to help you reach your best potential. Website: https://www.angelachamp.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelachamp/

Take a leadership journey with Luke Whitburn and I as he shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading! Luke's career has been shaped by his entrepreneurial spirit, taking risks, stretching assignments across multiple lanes, and seeing opportunities where others have not. Over the last 2 decades, Luke has executed regional and national projects, executing strategic and tactical operations - with emphases and playbook in recruitment, ambassadorship, PR, marketing, and technology, fixing and leveling up teams and operations, all of which have resulted in the expansion of the business into new markets, executive account acquisitions and the hiring hundreds of people annually from the C- Suite to front line employees. Luke is humbled by the success he has learned from mentors, invaluable lessons about excellence, professionalism, management, ethics, and trust while building and growing high-performing teams and business units, getting things done, all while consistently creating value. Key Accomplishments: •40 under 40 Award Recipient •UW-Oshkosh Outstanding Alumni Award 5 out of 80,000 •Manpower $3MM Largest Acquisition Club •Randstad Leader of Growth Award •Canon USA 1 Million Printers Sold Team Award ----- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lwhitburn

Take a leadership journey with Winn Claybaugh and I as he shares powerful leadership nuggets to enhance not only your Leadership & Work/Life Harmony... but also that of those you're leading! Winn Claybaugh is the author of Be Nice (Or Else!); the host of MASTERS Podcast Club, a popular beauty-industry podcast series with over 1 million downloads; and “one of the best motivational speakers in the country,” according to CNN’s Larry King, who wrote the foreword for Winn’s book. A national speaker for major corporations, Winn has helped thousands of businesses build their brands and create successful working cultures. His clients include Southwest Airlines, Hyatt Hotels, the Irvine Company, Vidal Sassoon, Entertainment Tonight, Mattel, For Rent magazine, and many others. Winn’s numerous awards and accolades include the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor, which recognizes individuals who have made it their mission to share their knowledge, courage, compassion, talents, and generosity with those less fortunate. A business owner for more than 38 years with over 16,000 people in his organization, Winn is the founder, co-owner, and dean of hair care giant Paul Mitchell’s school division. Recognizing his immense contributions to that industry, American Salon named Winn one of the five “Industry Leaders Who Helped Revolutionize Education.” For his leadership of the Paul Mitchell Schools’ annual FUNraising campaign, which has donated countless volunteer hours and raised more than $22 million for multiple charitable organizations, Winn has been honored with Friendly House’s Humanitarian of the Year award, Thirst Project’s Vision Award, and the Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking’s (Cast) Visionary Leadership Award. Links: www.winnclaybaugh.com www.masterspodcastclub.com YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/winnclaybaugh www.paulmitchell.edu www.paulmitchellschoolsfunraising.org Facebook: @WinnClaybaughpage Twitter, Instagram, Clubhouse: @ WinnClaybaugh