Seasons leadership podcast

The women in leadership podcast

Lessons in Leadership with David Spong

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3 | Episode

28 10/26/2022

Learn from our resident Seasoned Leader David Spong, who retired from a 40-year career in aerospace as president of Aerospace Support for Boeing Integrated Defense Systems. During his tenure, two different organizations he led won the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for Service.

Join Seasons Leadership Co-Founder Debbie Collard as she talks to David about his exclusive column for Seasons Leadership's Patreon community, the influence of Baldrige on his career and perspective and how everyone is a leader.

Join Debbie Collard and Susan Ireland, certified coaches and co-founders of Seasons Leadership, in making positive leadership the norm rather than the exception. On Wednesdays on the Seasons Leadership Podcast.

And now you can join our community of values-based leaders on Seasons Leadership Patreon.

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Defining quality can seem elusive—until you experience it. I know it when I see it. Or hear it. Or ride in it. It’s that unmistakable sense of excellence when all the elements come together just right.

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What is leadership, really? The difference between Leadership and Management – and why both are necessary. At its core, we define leadership as the ability to inspire and motivate people to action. But excellent leadership takes it further. It’s not just about doing—it’s a way of being, doing, and serving that in a way that contributes to the greater good.

A Strong Network Drives Better Results

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Have you ever felt stuck or frustrated trying to get what you want—whether it’s a promotion, a new job, or a solution to a tough problem? Of course, you have. We all hit those walls from time to time. And if you're in a leadership role, those challenges can feel like a daily—or even hourly—occurrence.