Transforming Procurement with Lourdes Coss
Government
Transformation, Leadership and Procurement - educational thoughts, interviews, and commentary for procurement professionals.
Location:
United States
Description:
Transformation, Leadership and Procurement - educational thoughts, interviews, and commentary for procurement professionals.
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode 43: The Value of Volunteering with Kara Daniel
5/6/2024
In this Episode, I have a conversation with Kara Daniel regarding the benefits of volunteering as a way to give back, leadership development, and personal development. She talks about the skills that she learned, the relationships that she developed along the way, and the value of being inspired by a mentor.
Thank you for listening!
Duration:00:40:14
Episode #42: Reflections - 2024 NIGP Leadership Summit
4/1/2024
In Episode #42, I reflect on the lessons/themes of the Summit. These include transformational leadership vs. transactional leadership, collaboration, networking, and the power of perspective.
· Website: http://www.lourdescoss.com
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Duration:00:14:10
Episode 41: A Leadership Journey: A Conversation with Erin D'Vincent
3/25/2024
In Episode 42, I interview my friend and colleague, Erin D'Vincent. She talks about her leadership journey and how growth led out of the comfort zone. She shares insights about her growth and provides her advice to other leaders.
· Erin’s Training Schedule: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/k93wf7om7in923lf7a3ay/Episode-41-New-Employee-Training-Schedule.xlsx?rlkey=dckm4xf6rup3yzavosv9vanh8&dl=0
· Website: http://www.lourdescoss.com
· Webinars: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com
· Free Leadership Newsletter: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com/JMTN0001
Thank you for listening!
Duration:00:47:02
Episode 40: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring
2/12/2024
In this Episode, I talk about the power of coaching and mentorship and how it can help you unlock your full potential to propel you forward and achieve greater success.
· Website: http://www.lourdescoss.com
· Webinars: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com
· Free Leadership Newsletter: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com/JMTN0001
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Duration:00:20:47
Episode 39: Part 2 of Cultivating Leadership Brilliance: The EQ Advantage
1/23/2024
This Episode is Part 2 of the previous Episode 38. In this Episode I touch on the emotional center (the brain) and some of the science behind the benefits of developing emotional intelligence. There are things that individuals can do to increase their emotional intelligence to enhance their leadership.
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Free Leadership Newsletter: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com/JMTN0001
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Duration:00:17:08
Episode 38: Cultivating Leadership Brilliance: The EQ Advantage
1/14/2024
In this Episode I talk about the relationship between effective leadership and emotional intelligence. Emotionally intelligent leaders can more effectively develop relationships, deal with conflict, exhibit more resilience, and can help foster an environment of collaboration for their team.
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Free Leadership Newsletter: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com/JMTN0001
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Website: http://www.lourdescoss.com
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Duration:00:18:05
Episode 37: The Growth Mindset Advantage
9/28/2023
This episode discusses the importance of the right attitude and a growth mindset for procurement leaders.
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Website: http://www.lourdescoss.com
Webinars: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com
M L Coss and Associates, LLC
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Duration:00:14:47
Episode 36: Interview with John Flynn about Remote Work
10/12/2022
In this episode, John Flynn, Procurement Professional at Oregon State University, talks about his transition to remote work and what he learned in the process. He provides insights about remote and in-person work and things to consider when making a decision over one or the other.
Website: http://www.lourdescoss.com
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Duration:00:32:57
Episode 35: Change - The Unwelcome Guest.
9/28/2022
In this episode, I highlight three aspects of change that make it challenging to accept immediately. It is a process that requires some preparation.
Website: http://www.lourdescoss.com
Webinars: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com
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Free Leadership Newsletter: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com/JMTN0001
Thank you for listening!
Duration:00:16:41
Episode 34: Your Evaluation Process and your Solicitation Goals
9/19/2022
In this episode, I talk about the objective of the evaluation process, qualitative evaluations, and scores.
Website: http://www.lourdescoss.com
Webinars: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com
Free Leadership Newsletter: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com/JMTN0001
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Thank you for listening!
Duration:00:16:52
Episode 33: Is your team happy?
9/13/2022
Judgment, lack of trust, and an unfriendly environment may block your team's happiness. What can you do about it? The financial condition of the organization may depend on it.
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Website: http://www.lourdescoss.com
Upcoming webinars: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com
Free Leadership Newsletter: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com/JMTN0001
Thank you for listening!
Duration:00:20:35
Episode 32: Three Mistakes Leaders Make When Implementing Transformation
9/6/2022
In this episode, I talk about three mistakes to avoid when implementing a change or initiating a transformation of your organization.
Website: http://www.lourdescoss.com
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Free Leadership Newsletter: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com/JMTN0001
Thank you for listening!
Duration:00:17:24
Episode 31: Communicate, Listen, Connect
7/4/2022
In this episode, I talk about the importance of effective communication, how to prepare, and how to deal with the feedback.
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Thank you for listening!
Duration:00:15:49
Episode 30: Courage to Grow
6/27/2022
In this episode, I talk about courage and taking action towards your growth.
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Duration:00:13:22
Episode 29: A Plan for Inspired Action
6/13/2022
In this episode, I talk about the importance of having a plan, what to include in the plan, and what can you do to direct your brain to help you achieve the plan.
· Website, Contact Information & Programs: http://www.lourdescoss.com
· Upcoming Webinars & Events: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com
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Thank you for listening!
Duration:00:15:33
Episode 28: Intentionality and Change
6/6/2022
In this episode, I talk about the need to be intentional about change so that you can achieve the goals that you want to achieve. This may also require making adjustments to your environment and creating a culture of support, growth, and development - a laboratory for growth.
· Contact and programs: http://www.lourdescoss.com
· Upcoming webinars and events: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com
· Free Monthly Leadership Newsletter: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com/JMTN0001
Thank you for listening!
Duration:00:16:06
Episode 27: Awareness Precedes Change
5/30/2022
In this episode, I talk about change and the first requisite for change, awareness. I recommend that you use a tool like DISC to help identify blind spots that get in the way of progress.
· Contact Information & Programs available: http://www.lourdescoss.com
· Upcoming webinars and events: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com
· Free Monthly Leadership Newsletter: https://lourdescoss.leadingthebest.com/JMTN0001
Thank you for listening!
Duration:00:13:19
Episode 26: Values, Happiness and the Impact on Performance
5/23/2022
In this episode, I offer thoughts about the relevance of happy individuals and a productive and high-performing team. This is one thing to consider if you are considering transformation.
· My contact information and programs available: http://www.lourdescoss.com
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Duration:00:14:39
Episode 25: Procurement Method Selection
10/18/2021
In this episode I talk about the responsibility and process for selecting the procurement method.
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Duration:00:19:20
Episode 24: Lessons from NIGP Leadership Summit
9/27/2021
In this episode, I talk about the value of being more intentional with our networking and the value of the mastermind. NIGP Leadership Summit in Anaheim
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Duration:00:15:11