Kristen Harcourt is an emotional intelligence expert, keynote speaker, executive coach and trainer who’s on a mission to humanize work and transform leaders. She interviews progressive CEOs, strategic HR leaders and forward-thinking experts who are passionate about leadership development and creating positive work cultures. You will leave these conversations with fresh ideas, new perspectives, actionable ways to grow as a leader and tons of inspiration ⇢ Learn more at www.kristenharcourt.com
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Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, Principal, Advisory, of Zonda. Each episode features an insightful personal conversation with a key thought leader in the housing industry. Join Mollie as we get to know these top leaders—what inspires them, what drives them, and how they build communities. Tune in below and follow @ZondaHome on social media for the latest updates. Learn more about Zonda at http ...
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The Neuroscience of Mindfulness and Meditation with Dorsey Standish
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How often do you pause to embrace the simple joys of the present moment? Could you integrate mindfulness into activities you already enjoy? Mindfulness is simply paying attention to the present moment with kindness and curiosity. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Dorsey Standish about the power of incorporating m…
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In this episode of our Inspiration Leadership Series, Mollie Carmichael sits down with Scott Larson, CEO of HomeAid, to talk about his powerful mission to end homelessness. Scott shares the surprising realities behind homelessness, the vital role of affordable housing, and how the homebuilding industry can be a force for change. About the Podcast I…
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Healing Toxic Work Cultures Through People-First Leadership with Hamza Khan
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Can leadership, grounded in authenticity and care, replace fear with collaboration? Are we ready to rethink what a healthy workplace truly looks like? While traditional leadership focuses on competition, we need love and compassion to create thriving workplaces. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Hamza Khan about …
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What one thing can you do today to boost your energy? It doesn’t matter how perfectly you plan your schedule; if your energy is drained, everything feels like a mountain to climb. Managing energy is about cultivating habits that recharge and sustain you. In this solo episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, Kristen discusses powerful habits…
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Building Leadership Skills for Modern Workplaces with Jevon Wooden
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Are you ready to lead with empathetic leadership, collaborate, and build a workplace community? Modern workplace leadership requires more than just technical expertise; it calls for emotional intelligence, trust-building, and encouraging open feedback. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Jevon Wooden about his lead…
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Transforming Leadership and Fostering Collaborative Success with Glain Roberts-McCabe
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How empowered is your team, and do they feel supported by you and each other as a collective? Leadership is evolving, so shifting from a heroic leadership mindset and fostering collective impact through peer-based support is important. To become a strong leader, you must create space for peer support, collaboration, and growth. In this episode of t…
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Unlocking Unicorn Leadership for High-Performing Teams with Fahd Alhattab
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What sets exceptional leaders apart in today’s fast-paced work environment? How do they inspire high-performing teams while balancing individual growth with collective success? Unicorn leaders are leaders who prioritize team success over individual achievements. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Fahd Alhattab abo…
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Ensuring Every Voice is Heard and Valued in Your Workplace with Sara Dean
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What steps can you take to ensure every voice is heard and valued in your workplace? Imagine walking into a room and knowing that no matter who you are, your ideas matter, your experiences are recognized, and your contributions are celebrated. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Sara Dean about the importance of cr…
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Embracing Personal Growth for Organizational Success with Ashley Sardjoe
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How can your personal transformation serve as a catalyst for the overall organizational change? Continually challenging yourself and preparing for inevitable changes will help you embrace discomfort, build resilience, and foster a growth mindset in your personal and professional life. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak…
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Do you often find yourself thinking, "I'll be happy when...?" What if you discovered that's a trap many of us fall into? Waiting for external achievements to bring happiness is a never-ending cycle leading to unhappiness. In this solo episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, Kristen discusses the “I’ll be happy when” syndrome and how to fin…
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Achieve Your Big Gorgeous Goals with Julie Ellis
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Are you ready to achieve your ambitious goals and elevate your leadership skills? How do you pursue your big gorgeous goals confidently and clearly and approach life with intention and joy? Achieving personal and professional growth as a female leader involves setting ambitious goals, pushing beyond your comfort zone, embracing creativity, and plan…
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The 2024 Workhuman Conference Highlights: Insights, Inspiration & Impact
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Did you attend the 2024 Workhuman Live conference? The conference was brimming with meaningful conversations and impactful sessions. It was also a whirlwind of insights, laughter, and profound moments. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I invite Angela Champ on the show to discuss our individual experiences at the Workhuman co…
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Empowering Workplace Diversity with Systemic Change – Viva Asmelash
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How do you foster diversity and inclusion to drive positive organizational change? Imagine a workplace where every voice is celebrated, and everyone feels a sense of belonging. In an empowered workplace, everyone can take ownership of their journey toward equity and inclusion and feel supported. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podca…
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Ep. 27 - Jeremy Laster, Rancho Mission Viejo
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In the latest episode of the Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building podcast Mollie Carmichael sits down with Jeremy Laster, President of Rancho Mission Viejo. Over the past 22 years, Mr. Laster has overseen the development and operation of more than 2.0 million square feet of commercial real estate assets, over 2,500 apartment unit…
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How to Reach Your Full Potential and Uplevel Your Life
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What are your important goals, and are you willing to take the time to achieve them? Reaching your full potential requires an investment, but most of us are stuck in an instant gratification mindset. The truth is, it is through the process of working towards your goals that you feel meaning, purpose, and satisfaction. In this solo episode of the In…
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Healing Past Traumas for Better Leadership with Kelly L. Campbell
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Are you aware that your leadership style is rooted in your past traumatic experiences? Many leaders are operating from a place of distracting themselves from experiencing the full spectrum of human emotions. But to become a more centered, rooted, grounded, and well-resourced leader, you must do the work needed to heal your trauma experiences. In th…
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Ep. 26 - Margaret Whelan, Whelan Advisory Capital Markets
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In the latest episode of the Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building podcast Mollie Carmichael sits down with Margaret Whelan, Founder and CEO of Whelan Advisory Capital Markets – a boutique investment bank and broker-dealer focused on M&A and capital-raising advisory exclusively for the residential housing and construction industry…
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How To Ditch the Drama and Improve Productivity with Cy Wakeman
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Are you ready to let go of the drama and restore sanity in the workplace? Drama in the workplace is a time and emotional waste, but with tools like self-reflection and accountability, it can be eliminated. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Cy Wakeman about how the ego works, embracing self-reflection, and diffusi…
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How To Build a Results-Only Work Environment with Julie Cole
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How do you lead with empathy and build a team of people that align with your core values? When you support and add value to your team without micromanaging them, you enhance their efficiency and productivity, and they become your best brand ambassadors. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Julie Cole about her entre…
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Ep. 25 Liesel Cooper, Century Communities
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The latest episode of Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Homebuilding features an interview with Liesel Cooper, National President of Century Communities. Liesel shares with Mollie the ins and outs of her career, how she got her start, and how her legacy will continue in the future leaders she inspires today. About the podcast Inspirational …
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The Power of a Speak-Up Culture with Stephen Shedletzky
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Have you established a speak-up culture as a leader in your organization? For teams and organizations to thrive, it’s crucial to create a speak-up culture where everyone feels psychologically safe to share their ideas, concerns, feedback, and vulnerabilities. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Stephen Shedletzky, …
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Giving Yourself Permission to Slow Down
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Is your never-ending busyness a way to avoid reflecting and hearing answers to your big questions? Slowing down forces you to get clarity on whether the choices you’re making are aligned with what you say is important to you. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, Kristen discusses the power of intentionally slowing down and focus…
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Ep. 24 Gene Myers, Thrive Home Builders
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The latest episode of Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Homebuilding features an interview with Gene Myers, Owner and CSO of Thrive Home Builders. Learn how Gene became one of the most influential green builders in the industry. About the podcast Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housin…
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How to Increase Efficiency and Achieve High Performance in Teams with Liane Davey
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What are some of the things you can do as a leader to make your teams more effective? The major reasons why teams fail to be high-performing are alignment-related and dynamic-related issues. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Liane Davey about her experience working with teams and what leaders need to do to improv…
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Are you in a fixed mindset or a growth mindset? A fixed mindset is when you have scarcity thinking, while a growth mindset is thinking from a place of possibilities. You can shift from a fixed mindset at any point; it’s just a matter of choosing and allowing yourself to create new patterns. In this solo episode of the Inspirational Leadership podca…
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Episode 23 -John Martin, Martin & Associates
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The latest episode of Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Homebuilding features a very special interview with John Martin, owner of Martin & Associates. With over 50 years of experience in home building, product design, market research, community planning, land development, sales and marketing, John Martin brings a lot of skill and a legendar…
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The Power of Knowing and Owning Who You Are with Paru Radia
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Do you know who you truly are deep inside? Knowing who you are deep inside and your experiences will guide you to your why, and it will stop you from settling with what you think your why is or what other people tempt you to think it is. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Paru Radia about relationship-building wit…
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How strong are your boundaries at work and in your personal life? Setting healthy boundaries is something most people struggle with due to self-limiting beliefs and patterns you can unlearn. To reap the fruits of setting healthy boundaries, you have to get clear about your needs and stay committed to them. In this solo episode of the Inspirational …
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Episode 22 - Tony Avila, Builder Advisor Group & Encore Capital Management
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How To Navigate Good Awkward to Grow Purposefully with Henna Pryor
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When you feel awkward, do you allow it to keep you stuck or to grow? The difference between good and bad awkward is that good awkward allows you to grow when experiencing uncertainty. To start navigating the good awkward, it’s important to understand how you experience it and reframe its role by naming it. In this episode of the Inspirational Leade…
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Episode 21– Gregg Nelson & Michael Maples, Trumark
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Hear from Trumark co-founders Gregg Nelson and Michael Maples. The dynamic duo struck up a friendship while studying business at San Jose State University. Their shared faith strengthened their friendship, and ultimately led the pair to go into business together. About the podcast Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influe…
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Roadmap to Trauma-Informed Leadership with Carolyn Swora
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Do you utilize your head, heart, and body as centers of intelligence when showing up as a leader? How do you allow people to show up? Do you create safe spaces where people can evolve despite their traumas? In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Carolyn Swora, a certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, as well as a Trauma…
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Episode 20 - Doug Yearley, Toll Brothers
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Hear from Toll Brothers Chairman and CEO, Doug Yearley, about his career in home building and who inspires him. About the podcast Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, Principal, Advisory, of Zonda. Each episode features an insightful personal conversation…
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It’s been over two years now since I stopped drinking alcohol, and I’m loving it and don’t miss it at all! Are you, like me, curious about your relationship with alcohol, or are you recognizing how your unconscious choices are stopping you from showing up as the best version of yourself? In this solo episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast,…
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How To Build Relationships with Compassionate Accountability - Marc Lesser
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What steps are you taking to build your emotional intelligence and mindfulness as a leader? An inspirational and mindful leader is aware of their own feelings and their teams’ feelings and how they impact their effectiveness. To become this leader, you must intentionally build your relationships by being accountable and leading with compassion. In …
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Workhuman: A Transformative HR Conference
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Did you attend this year’s Workhuman conference? If yes, what was your experience, and what were your major takeaways? With many speakers and topics ranging from DEIB to pivoting to workplace relationships, Workhuman Live was inspiring, thought-provoking and empowering. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Jackye Cl…
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Episode 19 - Rick Severance, Wellen Park
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Rick Severance is President of Wellen Park. Learn more about how the mastermind behind one of America’s largest master planned communities is fostering great leadership skills in the next generation. About the podcast Inspirational Leadership with the Best in Home Building is an influential podcast led by housing industry expert Mollie Carmichael, …
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The Critical Role of Conscious Leadership
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Who do you want to be as a leader, and how do you want to engage with your team? Conscious leadership is about recognizing your below-the-line thinking and habits and creating new habits that allow you to lead from above-the-line and teach your team members the same patterns. In this solo episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I discuss t…
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Episode 18 - Shravan Parsi, American Ventures
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Shravan Parsi is the CEO and founder of American Ventures, a commercial real estate and multifamily development, operating and investment company. Inspired by the desire to build amazing communities and provide quality lifestyles, he says, “It’s not about the money, it’s about what kind of impact you’re leaving.” Get to know Shravan, who inspires h…
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How To Advocate for Yourself and Your Team with Sabine Gedeon
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What can you do to look differently at what leadership means? In today’s world, leadership is more than meeting the bottom line results or operations; it’s about keeping the pipeline of engaged talented individuals who will continue to expand and evolve the organization. Effective leadership is also the ability to support and accept support from yo…
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How To Cultivate More Self-Compassion
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What does the voice in your head tell you throughout your day? Is it positive and empowering or negative and critical? That inner critic was created through years of conditioning and is self-sabotaging and disempowering. In this solo episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I discuss how to practice self-compassion to get rid of the negativ…
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The Workhuman Conference Experience with Jackye Clayton & Katee Van Horn
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Have you heard of or attended the Workhuman conference? Workhuman Live is the game-changer of conferences, where the world’s best minds gather to share transformative ideas and to inspire a community of thousands to create more human workplaces everywhere. It offers an exciting experience that tackles relevant DEIB topics, actionable ways to reinve…
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Episode 17 - Spencer Rascoff, Zillow
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Spencer Rascoff is the former CEO and co-founder of Zillow, the co-founder of Hotwire, and many other successful ventures, including his newest, Pacaso. Sit down with Spencer and Mollie Carmichael and hear about the birth of Hotwire and Zillow, what Spencer is most proud of in his achievements, and what he would have changed. Learn about his leader…
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How to Explore Future Thinking in Your Organization with Nikolas Badminton
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What are you doing as a leader to make your organization better in the future? To continuously improve and innovate your organization, you have to explore futures thinking which is about challenging or augmenting your vision. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Nikolas Badminton, a world-renowned futurist speaker a…
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How to Create More Life-Work Integration
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What does life-work integration look like for you? When it comes to life-work integration, there is no one-size-fits-all. If you want to achieve your version of success and feel fulfillment and well-being, you must create space for introspection to get clear on your vision and make more aligned choices. In this solo episode of the Inspirational Lea…
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Joan Webb is the retired Chief Marketing Officer for the New Home Company. She championed the way for women in the workplace—challenging home builders to check their biases, and encouraging women to lead difficult conversations and push for what they wanted. Learn more about Joan’s incredible career accomplishments, her niche talents, and her advic…
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A Fighter Pilot’s Lessons on Leading with Courage – Kim ”KC” Campbell
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How do you take action and lead with courage in the middle of fear? When you’re scared of treading tough ground with your team, that’s when you should prepare and take action to set yourself up for success. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Kim Campbell, a retired Air Force Colonel who served in the Air Force for…
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Emotional Intelligence: What it is and Why it Matters
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How do you define emotional intelligence? We talk a lot about emotional intelligence but are you really clear on what it encompasses? Emotional intelligence is a set of emotional and social skills that influence how we perceive and express ourselves, develop and maintain social relationships, cope with challenges, and use emotional information effe…
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Episode 15 - Mike Forsum, Landsea Homes
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Mike Forsum is a third-generation Swedish carpenter and home builder. Although home building wasn’t his original dream, the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. Today, Mike is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Landsea Holdings Corporation. He has been in the home building industry for over 30 years. He co-founded Land Ventures in 2008 an…
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How to Lead Like a Girl and Humanize the Workplace with Dalia Feldheim
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What does it mean to lead like a girl? To invest in wellness and humanize the workplace? Creating a workplace with more purpose and joy is about leading from a positive place and giving your people the space to achieve a high level of energy and productivity. In this episode of the Inspirational Leadership podcast, I speak with Dalia Feldheim, a ma…
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