this is work

832 the bs antenna, your leadership voice & being unapologetically you

this is work

Show Notes

In this episode Shelley is joined by good friend and return guest, Grace Murray Vazquez, Executive Vice President of Strategy at Fohr, a creative marketing agency in New York for this chat about:

👉🏼 why our collective ability to spot inauthenticity is becoming sharper + why it matters 👉🏽 how to keep meetings moving and making space for quieter voices 👉🏾 how to find your unique tone of voice as a leader and help others find theirs 👉🏿 advice if you feel like you can't speak up + challenging your assumptions 👉🏻 how leaders can create a safe environment for people to speak up 👉 ow should leaders manage their emotions at work?

Connect with Grace: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracemurray/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-murray-vazquez-11920946

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/ Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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