The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

How to Lead with Integrity in a Polarized World with Maria DeLorenzis

The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

Show Notes

Today, I'm joined by an amazing friend and speaker, Maria DeLorenzis Reyes. Maria is an executive leadership coach who specializes in challenging conventional norms and fostering cultures of belonging and high performance. As CEO and Founder of Training Innovations and MDR Brands, she has transformed over 1,600 companies, delivered over 5,800 presentations and trained 400,000+ people. Her extensive knowledge and speaking skills make her a sought-after coach, consultant, and speaker. Maria is also the creator and host of the "Finding the Upside" podcast and TV series. Her book, Unedited: Women's Stories of Truth, Identity, and Transformation That Shapes Leadership, is for anyone who has let a label hold them back from standing fully in who they are. In this episode, we'll explore: Why true belonging in the workplace starts with hospitality and treating every person with equal care, attention, and welcome

What it truly means to be a rebel leader and why that's a good thing

How to lead with integrity, and why values mean nothing without the actions and behaviors to back them up

Her current favorites: Book: Being Smart Is Stupid and The Art of Contemplation, Speaker: Michelle Obama, and Podcast: The Curiosity Shop

More from Maria Her previous appearance on the podcast in Episode 714 Website: mariadr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MariaDeLorenzisReyes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariadelorenzisreyes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themariadr/

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