@meredithbell.bsky.social
My company helps leaders develop character and communication skills with tools that create real behavior change. Host, Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. I interview leaders who exemplify integrity, empathy, courage, and humility.
You don’t need a better “how.”
You might need a new operating system.
Townsend Wardlaw shares with host Damon Lembi on The Learn-It-All Podcast why powerful “where” questions create new "hows" — and why awareness changes everything.
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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
𝘽𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙖𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠 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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Thriving doesn’t start with doing more or trying to prove yourself.
It starts with believing you’re enough.
This is a powerful conversation with Kamin Samuel, PhD, on self-leadership, limiting beliefs, and redefining success.
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Great coaching starts with who you’re being, not just what you’re 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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Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s 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.
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Some moments demand response. What happened to Alex Pretti has shaken me to my core.
I hope you’ll 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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Self-awareness is key to being an effective leader.
This TED talk by Tasha Eurich is one of the best I've seen on this topic.
It was amazing to me that replacing one word with an alternative word could make such a difference.
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360 feedback isn’t about judgment—it’s about growth.
In this solo podcast episode, I share how this kind of feedback works best when paired with humility, commitment, and action.
🎧 Listen here: growstrongleaders.com/meredith-bel...
#Leadership #360Feedback #GrowStrongLeaders
What if your leadership communication is being misunderstood—even with the best intentions?
Strong #leadership depends on awareness, not just words.
That’s why Denny Coates and I wrote 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢.
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#CommunicationSkills #GrowStrongLeaders #Leadership
Great leadership starts with owning your impact.
In my interview with Joe Machicote about his book, 𝙊𝙬𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙛𝙛, 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/
A book that keeps asking the right questions changes everything.
𝙒𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 by Kamin Samuel PhD and Steve Chandler isn’t just for coaches—it’s for any business owner who wants wealth to come from clarity, service, and intention.
More conscious action—every day.
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 developed—and why it matters.
🎧 Listen: growstrongleaders.com/brian-peckri...
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 productivity—and what leaders can do to prevent that.
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#Leadership #TeamDevelopment #GrowStrongLeaders
“What would love do?” ❤️
Love is more than emotion. It's a way of leading.
Trevor Timbeck, co-author of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚, joins me to explore love as a verb—and how it transforms leadership, parenting, and life.
🎧 Listen now: growstrongleaders.com/trevortimbec...
Some messages open doors. Most don’t.
In this issue of my LinkedIn newsletter, I share why…and what makes the difference.
If you’ve ever written a message that didn’t get a reply or brushed off a compliment and missed the meaning behind it…this one’s for you.
Read it here: tinyurl.com/4xzt72td
40% of executives fail in their new roles within the first 18 months, and it’s 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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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.
That’s a reality today: GSL 360
Learn more: growstrongleaders.com/gsl360/
🌎“Leadership grows when young people take action.”
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.
🎧 Listen here:
growstrongleaders.com/erin-lewellen/
Why do so many well-designed strategies fail in execution?
Tim Ohai reveals that the real problem isn’t poor planning, it’s poor decision-making.
This episode will show you how to make clarity your greatest competitive advantage.
growstrongleaders.com/tim-ohai/
Ethics isn’t a slogan—it’s 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/
What if you became a CEO at 22, with no formal training? That’s 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.
🎧https://growstrongleaders.com/thiago-da-costa/
We’re all creators—whether 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.
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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 isn’t a gift for a few. It’s available to all of us.
💙 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.
🎧 Listen at growstrongleaders.com/danielle-fet...
When relationships get hard, it’s tempting to focus on what the other person is doing wrong.
But lasting change starts within.
In this month’s LinkedIn article, I share three simple questions that helped me uncover the role self-esteem plays in every relationship.
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Managing processes ≠ leading people.
Mark Hinderliter shares key ideas from his book, 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧, and explains how trust, clarity, and accountability accelerate leadership growth.
🎧 Listen here: growstrongleaders.com/mark-hinderl...
#GrowStrongLeaders #Trust #Leadership
Melissa Ford told Barb Patterson that her coach helped her see the root of her pain—the belief that she didn’t matter.
How often do we carry that same quiet belief without realizing it?
And how much changes when we finally see the truth: We’ve ALWAYS mattered.
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What changes when leaders pause before reacting?
Anita Barbero shows how mindfulness builds resilience, prevents burnout, & fosters healthier workplace cultures.
🎧 Listen here: growstrongleaders.com/anita-barbero/
#Leadership #Mindfulness #WellBeing
Leaders don’t just set rules. They set examples.
In my webinar w/ Broadcat CEO Jennifer May, we explored how E&C leaders can help managers turn principles into daily habits that build trust and integrity.
Watch the replay: tinyurl.com/49abjjrh
#Ethics #Compliance #LeadershipDevelopment
