The Learning Advantage: From Insight to Impact with Meredith Bell
YouTube video by Deborah Laurel
Most companies say learning matters.
But the best organizations build cultures where learning never stops.
In my conversation with Deb Laurel on The Learning Advantage, we explored how leaders create environments where people growโeven under pressure.
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10.03.2026 11:16
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What does principled leadership look like when people bring very different beliefs, emotions, and perspectives into the workplace?
That question is at the heart of my interview with Michael C. Bush, CEO of @greatplacetowork.bsky.social.
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04.03.2026 14:13
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What if leadership is infrastructureโnot influence?
This episode with Jiayuan Tian explores trust, mentorship, and creating access so others can thrive.
A powerful reframe for anyone developing people or organizations.
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#GrowStrongLeaders #Leadership
18.02.2026 14:30
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You donโt need a better โhow.โ
You might need a new operating system.
Townsend Wardlaw shares with host Damon Lembi on The Learn-It-All Podcast why powerful โwhereโ questions create new "hows" โ and why awareness changes everything.
๐ง Listen here: tinyurl.com/yra53dye
13.02.2026 14:18
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How do we lead AI without losing our humanity?
New podcast episode with Gena Hoxha, PhD, Chief People & AI Officer at Ignitium, on human-first AI leadership, trust, & growing strong leaders in a tech-driven world.
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#Leadership #AI #FutureOfWork #GrowStrongLeaders
11.02.2026 14:25
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๐ฝ๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ง๐จ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ by Claude Silver is a thoughtful reminder that authenticity, calm, and kindness are real leadership strengths, not soft skills.
An important read for anyone who cares about how they show up and the culture they help shape.
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10.02.2026 20:21
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Thriving doesnโt start with doing more or trying to prove yourself.
It starts with believing youโre enough.
This is a powerful conversation with Kamin Samuel, PhD, on self-leadership, limiting beliefs, and redefining success.
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04.02.2026 15:38
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February 2026 - The Coaches' Chronicle - Melissa Ford
The Coachesโ Chronicle is a recognition-driven editorial platform devoted to highlighting coaches and leaders who are sharing their work with depth, integrity, and heart.
Each month, we feature one c...
Great coaching starts with who youโre being, not just what youโre doing.
This interview by Jonathan Carroll with Melissa Ford in The Coaches Chronicle is a meaningful reminder.
Melissa speaks to the inner commitments that shape meaningful, service-driven coaching.
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02.02.2026 15:06
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Leadership isnโt about having all the answers. Itโs about creating safety, asking better questions, and acting with courage.
Gretchen Gagel, PhD, shares powerful lessons on courage, inclusive workplaces, and allyship from 40 years in the construction industry.
growstrongleaders.com/gretchen-gag...
28.01.2026 16:27
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Some moments demand response. What happened to Alex Pretti has shaken me to my core.
I hope youโll read My LinkedIn article, "When Silence Is No Longer an Option." It's not political.
I invite you to reflect on how to lead when something is deeply wrong.
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26.01.2026 16:22
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360 feedback isnโt about judgmentโitโs about growth.
In this solo podcast episode, I share how this kind of feedback works best when paired with humility, commitment, and action.
๐ง Listen here: growstrongleaders.com/meredith-bel...
#Leadership #360Feedback #GrowStrongLeaders
21.01.2026 13:41
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What if your leadership communication is being misunderstoodโeven with the best intentions?
Strong #leadership depends on awareness, not just words.
Thatโs why Denny Coates and I wrote ๐พ๐ค๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐๐ฉ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐๐๐ข.
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#CommunicationSkills #GrowStrongLeaders #Leadership
20.01.2026 13:27
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Great leadership starts with owning your impact.
In my interview with Joe Machicote about his book, ๐๐ฌ๐ฃ ๐๐๐ฎ ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐๐, we explore trust, grief, mindset, and what it takes to create a culture where people feel seen.
A powerful, heart-centered episode.
Listen here: growstrongleaders.com/joe-machicote/
14.01.2026 14:28
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A book that keeps asking the right questions changes everything.
๐๐๐๐ก๐ฉ๐ ๐พ๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐พ๐ค๐๐๐๐๐จ by Kamin Samuel PhD and Steve Chandler isnโt just for coachesโitโs for any business owner who wants wealth to come from clarity, service, and intention.
More conscious actionโevery day.
12.01.2026 15:30
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What happens when leadership is built on values, reflection, and courage?
In my interview with Brian Peckrill, Executive Director of the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, we explore how ethical leaders are developedโand why it matters.
๐ง Listen: growstrongleaders.com/brian-peckri...
07.01.2026 12:41
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Are your team members clear about what you expect from them?
In this episode, Megan Robinson share how confusion and unspoken assumptions can erode trust and productivityโand what leaders can do to prevent that.
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#Leadership #TeamDevelopment #GrowStrongLeaders
23.12.2025 14:22
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โWhat would love do?โ โค๏ธ
Love is more than emotion. It's a way of leading.
Trevor Timbeck, co-author of ๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ฌ๐๐ง ๐ค๐ ๐๐ค๐ซ๐, joins me to explore love as a verbโand how it transforms leadership, parenting, and life.
๐ง Listen now: growstrongleaders.com/trevortimbec...
17.12.2025 15:30
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Some messages open doors. Most donโt.
In this issue of my LinkedIn newsletter, I share whyโฆand what makes the difference.
If youโve ever written a message that didnโt get a reply or brushed off a compliment and missed the meaning behind itโฆthis oneโs for you.
Read it here: tinyurl.com/4xzt72td
16.12.2025 16:10
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40% of executives fail in their new roles within the first 18 months, and itโs rarely due to lack of technical skills. Navid Nazemian shares the real reasons leaders derail during role changes and what can be done to dramatically improve their odds of success.
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10.12.2025 15:14
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Imagine a 360 feedback tool so intuitive to use that no certification is required.
And that you can customize almost every aspect of the survey.
And you receive responsive, expert tech support from a real human being.
Thatโs a reality today: GSL 360
Learn more: growstrongleaders.com/gsl360/
08.12.2025 16:03
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๐โLeadership grows when young people take action.โ
Erin Lewellen, CEO of Tilting Futures, joins me to share how hands-on global experiences help young people discover their purpose, confidence, and courage to lead.
๐ง Listen here:
growstrongleaders.com/erin-lewellen/
03.12.2025 16:42
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Why do so many well-designed strategies fail in execution?
Tim Ohai reveals that the real problem isnโt poor planning, itโs poor decision-making.
This episode will show you how to make clarity your greatest competitive advantage.
growstrongleaders.com/tim-ohai/
19.11.2025 13:38
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Ethics isnโt a sloganโitโs daily leadership.
This conversation with Noreen Fierro, SVP and Enterprise Chief #Ethics & #Compliance Offier at Principal Financial Group, covers vulnerability that builds trust, cross-functional rigor, & turning misses into learning.
growstrongleaders.com/noreen-fierro/
12.11.2025 14:18
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What if you became a CEO at 22, with no formal training? Thatโs Thiago Da Costa's story, packed w/ lessons about leadership, authenticity, and culture.
Thiago reveals how AI is transforming the way leaders hire, communicate, & focus on their people.
๐งhttps://growstrongleaders.com/thiago-da-costa/
05.11.2025 20:41
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Weโre all creatorsโwhether we realize it or not.
In this episode I explore how daily intentions, conscious thoughts, and deliberate actions shape who we become and how we experience others.
I share ideas for living as a powerful creator in your own life.
growstrongleaders.com/meredith-bel...
29.10.2025 13:07
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I was revisiting Steve Chandler's book Creator while preparing for episode 350 of my Grow Strong Leaders Podcast, a solo episode about being a creator.
This quote struck a chord with me.
Such a beautiful reminder that creativity isnโt a gift for a few. Itโs available to all of us.
28.10.2025 14:07
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๐ Leadership with heart.
Danielle Fette shares how courage, empathy, and trust create powerful teams and lasting impact.
Her story will inspire you to listen more deeply, lead with compassion, and bring courage to every conversation.
๐ง Listen at growstrongleaders.com/danielle-fet...
22.10.2025 13:18
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When relationships get hard, itโs tempting to focus on what the other person is doing wrong.
But lasting change starts within.
In this monthโs LinkedIn article, I share three simple questions that helped me uncover the role self-esteem plays in every relationship.
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21.10.2025 13:45
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Managing processes โ leading people.
Mark Hinderliter shares key ideas from his book, ๐๐ง๐ค๐ข ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ง ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐๐๐๐๐ง, and explains how trust, clarity, and accountability accelerate leadership growth.
๐ง Listen here: growstrongleaders.com/mark-hinderl...
#GrowStrongLeaders #Trust #Leadership
15.10.2025 13:46
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