Meredith Bell - @meredithbell.bsky.social

Partnering with Ethics-Driven Organizations to Sustain Principled Leadership at Scale | Co-founder, Grow Strong Leaders | Top 2.5% Podcast Host

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Dr. Kelly Monahan has spent years studying the future of work inside organizations like Meta, Upwork, Deloitte, and Accenture.

This episode explores how leaders can reclaim curiosity, wisdom, empathy, and human connection in a rapidly changing world.
https://t.co/4PCsLrkpJM

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Over the past few months, I've adopted a simple mantra:
Take the action.
Let it be.
Keep building.

Do your part. Release what belongs to others. Continue creating value instead of waiting for outcomes.

It's brought me more peace and momentum than I expected.

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"What am I not seeing?"

That may be one of the most valuable questions a leader can ask.

Thank you, Kevin Brent, for the opportunity to discuss self-awareness, feedback, and leadership growth on ScaleUp Radio.

Listen here: https://t.co/HUupkJx9Qf

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Leadership failures often begin with silence, not scandal.

Vera Cherepanova shares why compliance isn’t enough, why boards must welcome dissent, and how “fear of finding out” creates costly blind spots.

A powerful conversation on principled leadership.
https://t.co/Nz8HN2RJq7

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I had a thoughtful conversation with Mickey Fitch-Collins @FitchPhd39569 on The Learnit Lounge Podcast about integrity, character, and what happens when you stop living the values you profess.

Staying in integrity with yourself matters.
https://t.co/iFUkQ01d3P

@learnitanywhere

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Doing the right thing gets tested when it costs something.

Tara Shewchuk of @Medtronic shares how leaders build trust, create speak-up cultures, and make values-driven decisions when pressure is high.

A powerful conversation on principled leadership.
https://t.co/v4szpz8ISt

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@learnitanywhere Thank you for allowing me to have this great conversation onn the Learnit Lounge Podcast with @FitchPhd39569!

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You can be highly productive and completely disconnected at the same time. Kevin Rice calls it “robot mode.”

This episode will challenge how you think about success, values, and presence as a leader and as a parent.
https://t.co/7P33Ru93jn

#leadership #GrowStrongLeaders #Values

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What happens when leadership is measured by how you achieve results, not just what you achieve?

In this conversation with Christopher Annand of Cargill, we explore what it looks like to lead when values are truly non-negotiable.
https://t.co/AQSeATci0E

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Pressure doesn’t create your values—it reveals them.

John Castelly shares what it takes to lead with integrity when the stakes are high.

From small decisions that become big consequences to building trust at scale, this is leadership in the real world.
https://t.co/wt9QYSmrtg

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A bigger goal didn’t change my strategy.
It exposed my identity.

Biggest shift:
Clarity is kindness. Ambiguity wastes time.

If conversations aren’t leading to action, this may be why.
https://t.co/3KngzNUWnf

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When pressure hits, do you react—or respond?

Kimberly Arnold explains how stress impacts your ability to lead and what you can do in the moment to stay calm, clear, and aligned with your values.

These are simple shifts that can change everything.
https://t.co/zke0wr9eOL

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Pressure exposes your principles.

Brian Aquart, VP at Northwell Health, shares how COVID deployment decisions reshaped his leadership—from prestige to purpose—and why compassion drifts first w/o guardrails.

A powerful conversation on ethical leadership.
https://t.co/9hsudfJICG

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Kindness isn’t about being nice. It’s a form of courage.

In The Kindness Extremist Podcast, @sholarichards brings this idea to life through real stories and practical takeaways.

A strong reminder that how we show up in everyday moments matters.
https://t.co/0ANXxW4pf4

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Growth projects don’t fail because people don’t care. They fail because priorities aren’t clear and teams are overloaded.

Andrea Jones shares a powerful framework called Executagility that helps leaders align priorities and create structure for success.
https://t.co/Vz1R5e4s7J

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Pressure reveals your true character.

Steph Brady shares what she learned from early leadership mistakes, scaling a fast-growing company, and helping leaders stay grounded in clarity and calm—even when everything feels urgent.
https://t.co/csvb1QRQPG

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Most nonprofits fail for one simple reason: they don’t run like businesses.

Dr. Sharon Elefant, CEO & Founder of The Nonprofit Plug, explains what nonprofit leaders must embrace to truly thrive.
https://t.co/t2SixhWolc

#nonprofits #GrowStrongLeaders

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What if the strongest leaders lead with heart first?

A powerful conversation with @claudesilver, Chief Heart Officer at @vayner_x on calm, kindness, and belonging at work.

If you care about human-centered leadership, this episode is for you.

🎧 https://t.co/rZk1MQAvSZ

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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 grow—even under pressure.
https://t.co/KCfVY2ga1p

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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 Great Place to Work @GPTW_US.
https://t.co/8oRbbeqwit