Daily Dose: Maybe instead of trying to change it, you need to accept it
Being [at Work]
Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe and get your daily dose. About Andrea Butcher Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her...
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201: Being a Shepherd CEO with Jessica Sveen
Being [at Work]
Have you ever wondered how to lead your team through massive change without losing your sense of self, your energy, or the mission that drives you? The weight of responsibility, the swirl of emotions, and organizational needs can leave even the most seasoned leaders questioning what to do next. How do we remain steady when everything is shifting around us? Jessica Sveen, CEO of Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute, boils down what it really means to be a shepherd CEO. She shares her experience navigating times of rapid change, unexpected leadership transitions, and the unique challenges...
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Daily Dose: The challenge is designed to wake you up
Being [at Work]
Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe and get your daily dose. About Andrea Butcher Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her...
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Daily Dose: Growth is messy...sometimes it looks like doing the dishes differently
Being [at Work]
Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe and get your daily dose. About Andrea Butcher Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her...
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Daily Dose: Remember: 80% of success is showing up
Being [at Work]
Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times, we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook, and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe and get your daily dose. About Andrea Butcher Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her...
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Daily Dose: Celebrate to elevate - what’s a win (big or small) that you are celebrating today
Being [at Work]
Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe and get your daily dose. About Andrea Butcher Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her...
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Daily Dose: Take and energy audit!
Being [at Work]
Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe and get your daily dose. About Andrea Butcher Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her...
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Daily Dose: Recognize the micro-moments of influence
Being [at Work]
Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe and get your daily dose. About Andrea Butcher Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her...
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Daily Dose: Their behavior towards you is a reflection of the state of their relationship with themselves
Being [at Work]
Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe and get your daily dose. About Andrea Butcher Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her...
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Daily Dose: Two leadership lessons from the tradition of Memorial Day Weekend
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Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there’s simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe and get your daily dose. About Andrea Butcher Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her...
info_outlineHave you ever wondered how to lead your team through massive change without losing your sense of self, your energy, or the mission that drives you? The weight of responsibility, the swirl of emotions, and organizational needs can leave even the most seasoned leaders questioning what to do next. How do we remain steady when everything is shifting around us?
Jessica Sveen, CEO of Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute, boils down what it really means to be a shepherd CEO. She shares her experience navigating times of rapid change, unexpected leadership transitions, and the unique challenges facing organizations built on mission and service.
Shepherding is about tending to your people and organization so the mission endures beyond any one person. What happens when you realize the work is bigger than you?
If you’ve ever wondered how to lead through change, say yes to growth even when it feels overwhelming, or hold space for your own humanness in the midst of work and life, this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways
(00:00) – What does it take to lead in a way that puts mission first, not ego?
(03:15) What is Microfinance?
(08:29) How to lead through founders transitioning out of the business
(12:54) – The shift that comes from necessary detachment: letting go and growing stronger
(16:01) – Why true balance as a leader isn’t about perfection but flexibility
(19:10) – Jessica’s “deep forward fold” secret to leading through times of transition
(22:06) What does shepherd leadership look like to Jessica
About Andrea Butcher
Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).
Connect with Andrea
https://www.abundantempowerment.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaderdevelopmentcoach/
Learn more about Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute