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Something has to change: Kimberly Lowe-Williams

Uncommon Leadership

Release Date: 12/11/2023

Be a good person: Rob Beachy show art Be a good person: Rob Beachy

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Rob says the gift most responsible for his success is his humor.   Rob Beachy started out his career in the military and took those skills and transitioned in the civilian world as a technical support representative, network admin, IT consulting engineer and ultimately to his current role as Chief Information Officer at Sturgis Bank & Trust.   We discuss learning from failures, fostering open communication, the benefits of building an inclusive culture, and never taking himself too seriously.   Contact Rob via LinkedIn: or email: [email protected].   For...

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Welcome opportunities through challenge: Kumar and Amit Ramlall show art Welcome opportunities through challenge: Kumar and Amit Ramlall

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Amit and Kumar don't mind being cogs in a machine—because they know they are the perfect cog for their part of the machine.   Dr. Kumar Ramlall is an investor, entrepreneur, medical specialist, and a respected business advisor. He has a distinguished academic background and extensive practical experience.   Amit Chintan Ramlall possesses a unique gift for helping leaders transform their challenges into opportunity. His own journey out of the Autism maze helped him become an expert in the human mind and human achievement. He integrates the vast knowledge he's gained from...

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Demonstrate positive personal impact: Mark Fulcher show art Demonstrate positive personal impact: Mark Fulcher

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The highlight of Mark's career was his time helping the Victorian government partner with private businesses to react to and recover from the 2009 Australian bushfires.   Mark Fulcher is the managing director of Beacon Consult, a leadership and organisation performance consultancy, based out of Melbourne Australia.  Mark has taken his experience from leadership roles in Big 4 consulting and multinationals to help growing SMEs (small-medium orgs) get set up for future success. Mark believes that business success is so closely tied to leadership effectiveness - and so should stay...

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Believe in Wonder: Adrian Koehler show art Believe in Wonder: Adrian Koehler

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When Adrian watches a TV show or movie, he always understands the villain.   Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground.   We discuss using authenticity and conversation to build meaningful connections, and the profound significance of our personal gifts and the impact they can have on those around us.   Adrian's free e-book The Change Imperative is at .   Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn: and Instragram:   For more inspiring conversations like this, sign up for my newsletter at  ....

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People are heuristics: Michael Bolton show art People are heuristics: Michael Bolton

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Michael finds that dealing with actors is perfect preparation for being a software program manager.   Michael Bolton is a consulting software tester and testing teacher who helps people to solve testing problems that they didn't realize they could solve. Michael has over 30 years of experience testing, developing, managing, and writing about software, and has traveled to six continents to help people learn about testing.   We discuss the importance of diverse talents and perspectives in software development and testing, the power of metaphor, and how useful embracing failure can...

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Enjoy your journey: Brad Voorhees show art Enjoy your journey: Brad Voorhees

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Brad has been road tripping to Up North Michigan with his best buddies for twenty-four years.   Brad Voorhees is the cornerstone of ScaleTx, bringing a wealth of experience with over 15 years in leadership roles and a track record of building and scaling HR departments from the ground up. His expertise lies in providing strategic guidance, hands-on leadership, and mentorship, driving HR departments to become instrumental in organizational growth.   We discuss recognizing leadership potential, assessing communication skills, being a net positive influence, and effective learning...

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Foster curiosity: Chandler Cutler show art Foster curiosity: Chandler Cutler

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Chandler believes conflict is necessary for building strong teams.   Chandler Cutler embarked on his entrepreneurial journey at just 21. In the two decades since, he has mastered the art of leadership, communication, and resilience, facing real-world business challenges head-on, culminating in the founding of CorEthos.   Chandler and CorEthos emphasize the humanity behind every business operation. They help you transform your business with a people-first approach that keeps humanity at the core while ensuring long-term commitment and transparent communication as they collaborate...

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Feed your good wolf: Jay Floyd show art Feed your good wolf: Jay Floyd

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Jay used to think that managing was all about coaching.   Jay Floyd is a data engineering leader, life coach, and podcaster. He is also the curator of the 'What's Good' brand, dedicated to finding the good in all of life's scenarios, or as he calls it, 'feeding our good wolf.'   We discuss leading with a personal touch, the power of positive growth, fostering rich team environments, and the wolves we carry inside us.   Connect with Jay via his website: and LinkedIn: .   For more inspiring conversations like this, sign up for my newsletter at  . And follow...

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Respect your people: Colleen Johnson show art Respect your people: Colleen Johnson

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Colleen's family helps her remember that we never know what's going on for anyone else.   Colleen Johnson has been working in the technology space for over 20 years, with half of that focused on improving the way we deliver value. She has taught and presented agile concepts to audiences around the world but is happiest in the Colorado mountains with her husband and three kids.   We discuss the most useful metric for team progress, the benefits of nurturing creativity in retaining talent, and how diversity impacts learning opportunities.   Join the ProKanban.org slack...

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Humanize your leadership: Gerardo Segat show art Humanize your leadership: Gerardo Segat

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When Gerardo's soul takes flight, it lands on top of a mountain covered in snow. Because he loves helicopter skiing.   Gerardo Segat is an international leadership coach whose purpose and legacy is to humanize leadership. Following a wealth of experiences as entrepreneur, chairman and CEO, Gerardo has used his leadership background to create Preludes: a coaching program created to humanize leaders, organizations, and their stakeholders through creative and powerful original experiences (such as decision-making debates, client interaction models, and emotions-focused team meetings). ...

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Kimberly teaches her people to be selfish.

 

Kimberly Lowe-Williams is a Black female Director of Infrastructure and Site Reliability, with over 10 years of experience as a leader and people manager. She prides herself on being a leader who empowers her team, promotes diversity, and values everyone's opinion. She's broken down barriers and challenged stereotypes, inspiring others to do the same. She is also the founder of a non-profit that for many years provided opportunities for underrepresented individuals in the tech industry before it closed its doors following the pandemic.

 

We discuss succeeding even as we feel uncomfortable, leading with empathy, humane collaboration, and motivating during tough times.

 

Kimberly's newsletter, Unsolicited Career Advice, is at https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7047750440200896512. Contact her at [email protected], https://www.linkedin.com/in/klowewilliams/, and https://www.instagram.com/k.lowewilliams/.

 

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