Listener questions
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Listener questions

Season
5
| Episode
65
7/17/2024
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Join us as we respond to listener questions and recount our unique journeys— how Susan's passion for Program Management and Business Operations catapulted her into executive roles, while Debbie’s early leadership duties in the military set a foundation she hadn't anticipated. This episode we dive deep and share more of our stories delivering on our promise to the Seasons Leadership community we made at the beginning of the year. Lots of our answers are connected to why we started Seasons Leadership to help you proactively steer your career to make a meaningful impact. 

Questions
(0:55) How did you decide to be a leader and an executive and what advice would you give yourself earlier in your career? 

(6:30) If you had a time machine what is the inflection point in your career that you would reapproach? 

(10:50) What brings you joy in retirement that wasn't in your baseline plan?

(13:30) What do you wish you knew about business management or leadership earlier in your career? 

(16:35) Who are your leadership role models? 

(20:25) What was the defining moment for you in your career and why? 

Resources:

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Seasons Leadership Patreon Community: www.patreon.com/seasonsleadership

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