Born to Lead

Born to Lead discusses tips, tricks, and traits of strong women in the workplace. Brianne shares her personal journey through leadership and some of the things she's learned along the way. She will be interviewing some wonderful and powerful leaders from all walks of life to share their journey's of leadership as well.

How to Be A Successful Telecommuter 10/01/2024

How to Be A Successful Telecommuter In Episode 2, I discuss how to set yourself up for success as a telecommuter. I've been telecommuting for 3 years now and still have things to work on! Please give me feedback on your telecommute success tips! Instagram: borntoleadbri /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/33274007

We All Get Stuck In A Rut 09/16/2024

We All Get Stuck In A Rut We have all been stuck in a rut throughout our lives. Mine was just a little over a year, but I'm back! This first episode in Season 4 discusses some options of how to get out of that rut and get re-energized in life! /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/33079582

12. Things I've Learned As A Dance Mom 05/10/2023

12. Things I've Learned As A Dance Mom Things my 8-year old has learned as a competitive dancer (and the things I've learned as a dance mom). 1) Confidence 2) Preparation 3) Organization 4) Creativity 5) Socialization 6) Teamwork/Collaboration 7) Dealing with Disappointment 8) Discipline/Good Work Ethic Email: Instagram: borntoleadbri FB: Born to Lead Bri /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/26792952

11. How to Welcome a New Employee 05/01/2023

11. How to Welcome a New Employee In this episode, I discuss ways to make a new employee feel welcome to help with retention and to reduce turnover. 1) Be ready for them (let the team know he/she is coming) 2) Give them a tour 3) Introductions 4) Ask how they like to learn 5) Training-give breaks! 6) Start with small, manageable tasks 7) Check in regularly Email: Instagram: borntolead FB: Born to Lead with Brianne Schmitz /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/26687295

10. Let's Talk Favoritism 04/05/2023

10. Let's Talk Favoritism In this episode I discuss the signs of favoritism at work, the negatives of favoritism in the workplace, and how, as a leader, you can minimize signs of favoritism to keep a positive culture. /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/26443362

9. Ted Lasso Leadership Lessons 03/22/2023

9. Ted Lasso Leadership Lessons Today I talk about the 10 Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso in honor of the final season coming out this month. 1) Lead with positivity 2) Prioritize people 3) Embrace failure 4) Communicate effectively 5) Be adaptable 6) Lead by example 7) Encourage teamwork 8) Believe in your team 9) Lead with integrity 10) Have fun Email: Instagram: borntoleadbri /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/26300109

8. Dealing with Coworkers That Don't Like You 03/08/2023

8. Dealing with Coworkers That Don't Like You In this episode, I discuss steps to take when a coworker does not like you for some reason and how to recognize when that is happening. Email: Instagram: borntoleadbri Facebook: Born To Lead /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/26158536

7. Type A Personalities and Anxiety 02/15/2023

7. Type A Personalities and Anxiety In this episode I discuss how I manage my anxiety as a Type A personality. I give suggestions to stay organized and keep that anxiety at bay so you can not stress and enjoy life! /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/25918623

6. A Little Bit About Customer Service 02/08/2023

6. A Little Bit About Customer Service I talk about a bad customer service experience I had a couple weeks ago and how well the manager handled me. I outline the steps in handling a difficult customer. Instagram: borntoleadbri Email: [email protected] FB: Born To Lead /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/25862715

5. How to Change Culture 02/01/2023

5. How to Change Culture In this episode, I discuss the beginning steps you can take to change culture in your organization. FB: Born to Lead Bri Email: Instagram: borntoleadbri /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/25789023

4. Boss vs. Leader 01/25/2023

4. Boss vs. Leader Last week, I used "boss" and "leader" interchangeably and it bothered me! They are different and I explain why in this episode. /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/25703274

3. There are Good Traits and There are Bad Traits 01/18/2023

3. There are Good Traits and There are Bad Traits I share my list of traits I think good leaders have and traits bad leaders have. FB: Born to Lead Email: Instagram: borntoleadbri /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/25592700

2. The Best Bosses.... 01/11/2023

2. The Best Bosses.... This episode discussed the top 9 traits the best bosses have. This is from a tweet from Vala Afshar. The best bosses... 1. provided us a safe place to grow 2. opened career doors 3. defended us when we needed it 4. recognized and rewarded us 5. developed us as leaders 6. inspired us to stretch higher 7. led by example 8. told us our work mattered 9. forgave us when we made mistakes Instagram: borntoleadbri FB group: Born to Lead Bri Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/25504221

1. All About Interviewing 01/03/2023

1. All About Interviewing Let's discuss applying for the job, networking, and the interview process. I give tips on how to prepare for the interview and nail it. Instagram: borntoleadbri Email: Facebook: Born To Lead /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/25343166

13. Let's Talk About Weakness 09/16/2022

13. Let's Talk About Weakness In this episode, I discuss one of my weaknesses (even though I hate that word!). I get vulnerable and share how my people-pleasing ways still affect me, even as an adult. Enjoy! IG: borntoleadbri Email: FB: Born To Lead with Brianne (new group!) /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/24402315

12. Robert Saleh's Ten Lessons of Coaching (#8-10) 09/08/2022

12. Robert Saleh's Ten Lessons of Coaching (#8-10) I review lessons 8-10 of coaching per Robert Saleh and relate them to leadership in general. 8. Relationships matter. Seek accountability. 9. Put together the right team. Create an identity. 10. Invest in your team. Make everybody around you better. IG: borntoleadbri FB: Born to Lead /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/24316794

11. Robert Salah's Ten Lessons of Coaching (#4-7) 09/02/2022

11. Robert Salah's Ten Lessons of Coaching (#4-7) I review lessons 4-7 of coaching per Robert Salah and relate them to leadership in general. 4. Ready vs. prepared. There's a difference-prepare for everything. 5. The 3 most dangerous words, "I got it." You must approach each day with humility to get better. 6. The NFL is a precision league. Every detail matters. 7. Stay true to yourself. Be authentic. IG: borntoleadbri /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/24258060

10. Robert Salah's Ten Lessons of Coaching (#1-3) 08/25/2022

10. Robert Salah's Ten Lessons of Coaching (#1-3) I review the top 3 lessons of coaching and relate them to leadership in general. 1. Ignore the noise, trust your process. 2. Do what you love and love what you do with enthusiasm and passion. 3. This profession (coaching) is hard! Dominate the things you have control over. IG: borntoleadbri YouTube: Brianne Schmitz Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/24168372

9. All About Promotions 08/18/2022

9. All About Promotions Have you ever wondered why you didn't get the promotion? I discuss possible reasons why from the manager perspective as well as discuss what you can do to get get the promotion next time! /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/24089715

8. Leading A Superstar Real Estate Team with Lauren Wood and Michelle Colbert 05/25/2022

8. Leading A Superstar Real Estate Team with Lauren Wood and Michelle Colbert Today I talk about all things leadership, prioritization, and setting expectations with two superstar realtors who recently joined forces to take the AZ real estate market by storm. Lauren Wood and Michelle Colbert. Please check them out here: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Brianne: Instagram: borntoleadbri FB: Born to Lead Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/23230310

7. Why Is It So Hard to Ask For Help? 05/20/2022

7. Why Is It So Hard to Ask For Help? After being out of commission with Covid, I realized I am the worst sick person ever. It got me thinking...why is it so hard to delegate tasks? Why is it so hard to ask for help? Listen in and let me know what you think! Instagram: borntoleadbri Website: brianneschmitz.com Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/23171693

6. Get the Right People On the Bus 05/04/2022

6. Get the Right People On the Bus In this episode, I discuss a quote from Alabama coach, Nick Saban, that I heard from a local sports podcast, Doug Franz Unplugged, that inspired me. Get the right people on the bus and get the wrong people off the bus. Sounds easy, right? We discuss. Instagram: borntoleadbri Email: Website: /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/22998089

5. How to Handle "Difficult Personality" Employees 04/27/2022

5. How to Handle "Difficult Personality" Employees Have you ever had an employee with a "difficult personality?" Do you not know how to approach them, coach them, or hold them accountable? This episode is here to help! Instagram: borntoleadbri Email: Website: www.brianneschmitz.com /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/22923098

4. Recognizing and Overcoming Burnout with Allyson Greek 02/09/2022

4. Recognizing and Overcoming Burnout with Allyson Greek On this episode, I sit down and talk with Allyson Greek, Founder and Director at Ideally You with Allyson. She is a certified Health and Wellness coach with a 20 year background in HR and Leadership. We discuss how to recognize burnout in your employees and yourself and how to overcome that burnout. She discusses the 4 pillars of health and how to focus on those pillars while thinking of self-care. You can schedule a discovery call with her at: and find her on FB in her group "Healthy, Balanced & Fulfilled: A Community for Women who want to thrive." /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/22067828

3. Communication 02/02/2022

3. Communication Today we talk about communication as a leader. What does good communication entail? I use some recent examples from my crazy life of good and bad communication. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/21989345

2. Playing to Strengths 01/20/2022

2. Playing to Strengths Watching my AZ Cards fall apart toward the end of the season made me reflect on what I did as a leader when things got "wonky." First, you have to make sure to play to your staff's strengths and second, you have to make adjustments as needed. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/21827324

Confidence In Leadership 01/12/2022

Confidence In Leadership Having confidence is key to being a strong leader! Have you ever heard "fake it 'til you make it?" Well, I discuss that and many more ways you can show your confidence to your team whether you are a new leader or a seasoned leader starting with a new company. /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/21731897

15. Keeping Covid Out with Catherine Thibedeau 02/03/2021

15. Keeping Covid Out with Catherine Thibedeau In this episode, I speak with fellow nursing home administrator, Catherine Thibedeau, to discuss healthcare heroes during the pandemic, leadership styles during Covid, and great stories of how Catherine and her team have kept her residents engaged throughout the pandemic. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/17782682

14. Leading Through Covid-19 with Anthony Robbins 01/20/2021

14. Leading Through Covid-19 with Anthony Robbins In this episode, I speak with fellow nursing home administrator, Anthony Robbins, to discuss his leadership style, how Covid changed his perspective on leadership, and some fun stories about his time as a nursing home administrator. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/17616794

13. The "Strategic" and "Transformational" Leader Defined 01/06/2021

13. The "Strategic" and "Transformational" Leader Defined This episode is the last in a 5-part solo episode series about the different types of leaders you may encounter (or have encountered!). The final episode combines the last two types of leaders, the "Strategic" and the "Transformational" leader. These are the types of leaders that most people aspire to be and tend to be the leaders that are the "favorites" among their employees. Which leader are you? /episode/index/show/borntolead/id/17439497

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