Manage Your Risk as a Leader - w. Nicole Schultz

The Leadwell Podcast

Have you ever considered how the patchwork of your identity can shape your prowess as a leader? Nicole Schultz, a vanguard in the world of assurance and risk management, joins us to share her rich insights. Together, we unveil how the threads of age, gender, and ethnicity have colored her leadership experience, providing a tapestry of lessons on inclusivity and risk management. Nicole's unique viewpoint invites us to peer into the leadership labyrinth, where our personal stories weave into our professional identities, and how a strong grasp of our biases can transform the way we steer our teams and organizations.
As we navigate the complex intersection of leadership and identity, Nicole and I unravel the ways our personal narratives can illuminate strengths and spotlight risks. We converse about the delicate art of maintaining discipline and consistency in our leadership, especially during pivotal life changes. The potency of storytelling, as a tool for risk management and professional development, is spotlighted, highlighting how vulnerability can bond us and mentorship can shape us. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom on cultivating an authentic approach to leadership, where intentionality and adaptability reign supreme.
Rounding out our exploration, we hone in on the art of risk management within the business leadership arena. The episode culminates with a heartfelt acknowledgment of the importance of mindfulness and the ripple effect of our choices as leaders. With Nicole's guidance, we learn how to lead with intention and integrity, fostering courage and authenticity. We part with a message of empowerment, beckoning you to lead with confidence and consciousness, embracing every shade of your story. Join us on this enlightening journey where personal identity meets professional mastery.
Resource file: Risk Reflections and Mitigations

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The Leadwell Podcast gives mission-driven leaders principled and practical advice to do just that, lead well.
In each episode, your host Jon Kidwell, interviews leaders with great stories, to share strategies that help leaders navigate complex, confusing, and often down-right challenging leadership, personal growth, business, and workplace culture situations.
Jon is a nonprofit executive turned coach, speaker, author, and CEO of a leadership development company. In working with nonprofits and businesses, big and small, he realized the unique challenges leaders face when they are committed to keeping the mission and people the top priority. Those leaders’ commitment to their principles and the people they lead, plus seeing the need for more leaders who strive to do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons, is what inspired Jon to start a leadership development company dedicated to the success of mission-driven leaders and their organiza...

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1. Leadership Risk Management and Inclusivity (00:00:00)

2. Reflecting on Leadership Identity Risks (00:05:02)

3. Managing Risks Through Story Sharing (00:10:56)

4. Developing Authentic Leadership Skills (00:22:54)

5. Managing Risks in Business Leadership (00:29:09)