LEAD WITH EMPOWER PODCAST
There are many different definitions of leadership and theories on what great leadership looks, sounds, and feels like. The Lead with Empower Podcast connects listeners with those who are “in the trenches” leading themselves and others each day in schools, on the field, in their offices, and in their communities. We will learn about their unique leadership style and identify common traits between tremendous leaders through our guests’ personal stories and insight – inspiring our listeners to unleash their leadership potential at home, school, work, or on the field, and in their community.
Featured Episode
Western CT State University Softball Leads with Empower – Episode IV
Scroll down for show notes and past episodes
Episode 5: Season 7
WestConn Softball Leads with Empower
Episode 4 of the Leadership Podcast “Mini-Series”
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We are joined by Rachael Ushka (Junior SS & 2B), Carly Cordova (Sophomore Outfield), and Alexis Resto (Freshman 1B & 3B)
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Our conversation begins with a review of the team’s “Leadership Areas of Focus” which include (A) improving body language/mindset, (B) improved focus, and (C) teammate-to-teammate accountability. The group shares their insight into how they provide constructive feedback to teammates and how they prefer to receive constructive feedback from teammates and coaches.
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We conclude our conversation with a discussion about the team’s culture – including how they have benefitted from being WestConn Softball team members and how they hope to contribute to the continued development of the WestConn Softball Program!
Episode 5: Season 6
WestConn Softball Leads with Empower
Episode 3 of the Leadership Podcast “Mini-Series”
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Coach Heather Stone joins the Lead with Empower podcast for the second time – this time to share her thoughts on the program as they approach the mid-point of their 2023 season.
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We open with a quick check-in on the leadership, culture, and performance of Team 46 before Coach Stone shares insight on the impact her military experience have had on her coaching/leadership.
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Our conversation shifts towards “leadership areas of focus” identified by Syd, Liv, Grace, Benni, and Bri during our first two episodes with WestConn Softball. Coach Stone shares her thoughts on how her athletes have worked to improve body language, focus, and their ability to hold one another accountable through exceptional communication.
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The episode closes with a brief discussion on overcoming fear of failure before Coach Stone shares her “Keep/Stop/Start” items for the second half of the 2023 season.
Episode 5: Season 5
WestConn Softball Leads with Empower
Episode 2 of the Leadership Podcast “Mini-Series”
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We are joined by Olivia Bordenaro (Sophomore Pitcher), Grace Parkosewich (Freshman Middle Infielder), and Brianna Malvino (Sophomore 2B/OF).
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The trio discusses their return to CT after their week of games in Florida. Olivia, Brianna, and Grace also share insight into how they find balance between academics, athletics, and social life as a student-athletes.
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Additionally, the group discusses the importance of preparation before “league-play” begins, and shares their thoughts on the leadership strengths and challenges of the 2023 team!
Episode 4: Season 5
WestConn Softball Leads with Empower
A Leadership Podcast “Mini-Series”
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We are joined by Syd Chenowith (Junior Utility Player) and Benni Tucci (Freshman Middle Infielder)
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Syd and Benni were two stand-out performers during our team building event on 3/4/23, and they join us to discuss the start of their season in Florida
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We learn about the highlights and challenges from their first 12 games, discuss their team’s dynamic thus far, and identify some positive leadership actions, and “traps” to avoid, that will help them maintain momentum from their 8-4 start!
Episode 3: Season 5
Superheroes Need Not Apply!
Simple Daily Actions Lead to Big Leadership Results!
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An update from one of our most recent events – Sports Leadership and Team Building Training with Coach Heather Stone and the Western Connecticut State University’s Softball Team
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The most recent Lead with Empower Blog Article – “Leadership Positions Available – Superheroes Need Not Apply”
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3 Daily Actions that will improve your leadership skill development
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Strengthening grit and resiliency through the “Keep/Stop/Start” method of skill development/improvement
Episode 2: Season 5
Understanding Group/Participant Dynamics in Leadership
Empower Leadership’s Operations Manger, Ron Davis, and President/GM, Dan Jaskot discuss the following topics:
- Recent Empower Leadership programs, including leadership development for a group of 5th and 6th graders and after-school enrichment programming at two different middle schools.
- Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development and aligning experiences to match the needs of individuals/groups/teams
- “Leading With Honor” by Lee Ellis; including a key responsibility of leaders and our thoughts on leadership being “caught vs. taught”
- Providing the right amount of “stressors” in leadership training and team building experiences.
Episode 1: Season 5
Ron Davis Leads with Empower
Operations Manager with Empower Leadership
We kick-off Season 5 of the Lead with Empower podcast with Empower Leadership’s Operations Manager, Ron Davis. Ron joined the Empower Leadership Team in the early Spring of 2022 after serving in the United States Marine Corps for over 24 years. Ron’s extensive experiences in leadership, along with his welcoming personality, passion for helping others, and enthusiasm inspiring and empowering individuals and teams makes him a very welcome addition to the Empower Leadership Team!
