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  • Am I Doing This Right? ~ Kathleen Riessen
    Dec 19 2022
    The Kathleen Riessen Show Have you ever thought about your career and your life and wondered, “Am I Doing This Right?” In today’s show, Tony Thelen, Matthew Mitchell and Jeffrey Kaplan join me to discuss big questions you can ask yourself such as, “Who are you, where do you want to go, how will you get there and what can you learn along the way?” They share about their COVID-inspired just released new book where they gathered insight from hundreds of professionals. You will want to grab a copy! Tony D. Thelen is the Chief Product Officer for John Deere Financial. His 34-year career includes a wide variety of leadership roles spanning manufacturing, sales, marketing, operations, technology, strategy, and finance. Tony is a certified executive coach from the Neuro Leader- ship Institute, a member of the International Federation of Coaching, and an affiliate of the Institute of Coaching and Co-Active Training Institute. Tony holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Iowa State University, an MBA from the University of Northern Iowa, and a postgraduate diploma in strategy and innovation from Oxford University. Tony is a National Council member of the Roaring Fork Conservancy and a lifetime member of Trout Unlimited. Tony and his wife, Sheila, have three daughters. He currently fishes and writes from his home on West Okoboji Lake in northwest Iowa. Matthew C. Mitchell is an Associate Professor of International Business and Strategy at Drake University, and a founding partner of Bâton Global, a consulting firm providing strategy, innovation, leadership, and research services that transform organizations worldwide. Matthew has travelled, lived and worked in more than 75 countries and has advised companies, governments, and nonprofits throughout the world. He is a regular commentator on issues such as innovation, globalization, and firm strategy. Matthew earned degrees in physics, math and an MBA from Rollins College. He earned his PhD in International Business from the University of South Carolina—the world’s leading program in inter- national business. Matthew and his wife, Betsy, have three children and currently live in Des Moines, Iowa. Jeffrey A. Kappen is a founding partner of Bâton Global, a research- driven advisory firm working in the areas of strategy, leadership, and inno- vation. This includes serving as an advisor and consultant to private and public sector organizations supporting them with the development and execution of their global strategies, leadership development programs, and market analysis. Concurrent to his leadership role at Bâton Global, Jeffrey is also Associate Professor of Management and International Busi- ness at Drake University. In addition to teaching in the areas of lead- ership, management, global studies, and sustainable development, he maintains an active research agenda on the formation of transnational partnerships, the influence of culture and religion on business, and diversity in organizations. Jeffrey is active in the community serving on the boards of organizations focused on financial literacy, international relations, and youth empowerment. Jeffrey holds a BA with honors in International Relations, French, and Russian from Beloit College, an MBA from the University of Wisconsin, and a PhD in Management and Organization Studies from the University of Massachusetts. www.doingthisrightbooks.com Kathleen’s Book: Joy in Uncertainty: A Guide to Creating a Meaningful Life Purchase on Amazon.com *Listen now on the Inspired Choices Network app! https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/links/ ~ More About The Kathleen Riessen Show ~ As a former Certified Public Accountant turned marketing strategist turned serial entrepreneur, Kathleen has coached and consulted with over a thousand executives and entrepreneurs. What she’s learned is that the number one strategy to grow a business and create what you want in life lies in your ability to be vulnerable and authentic and to surrender. As the Queen of Possibility, Kathleen showcases what you can create in your world with joy and ease. https://bookwithkathleen.com/ https://www.kathleenriessen.com kathleen@kathleenriessen.com To get more of The Kathleen Riessen Show, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-kathleen-riessen-show/
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  • Decision-Making When There Is No Good Option ~ Kathleen Riessen
    Nov 21 2022
    The Kathleen Riessen Show Making the final decision in business can be challenging so what do you do when no option looks like a good one? In today's show, Kathleen Riessen - Strategic Business Advisor, discusses how to evaluate the challenge at hand to make sure you are asking yourself the right questions. She talks about when to pull in an advisor to get a neutral opinion and how to make critical business decisions even when you can't predict the outcome. Be sure to listen to this show packed full of info on upping your decision-making game. Kathleen’s Book: Joy in Uncertainty: A Guide to Creating a Meaningful Life Purchase on Amazon.com *Listen now on the Inspired Choices Network app! https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/links/ ~ More About The Kathleen Riessen Show ~ As a former Certified Public Accountant turned marketing strategist turned serial entrepreneur, Kathleen has coached and consulted with over a thousand executives and entrepreneurs. What she’s learned is that the number one strategy to grow a business and create what you want in life lies in your ability to be vulnerable and authentic and to surrender. As the Queen of Possibility, Kathleen showcases what you can create in your world with joy and ease. https://bookwithkathleen.com/ https://www.kathleenriessen.com kathleen@kathleenriessen.com To get more of The Kathleen Riessen Show, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-kathleen-riessen-show/
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  • Finding Common Ground In Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships ~ Kathleen Riessen
    Nov 14 2022
    The Kathleen Riessen Show When there is one stakeholder, it is easy to find common ground, create a vision and move. When there are lots of voices, differences of opinions, varying timelines and focuses, whose voice is the one you choose in which to move forward?. Kathleen Riessen, Business Advisor, talks about the common challenges in multi-stakeholder partnerships and how you can move through them. Kathleen’s Book: Joy in Uncertainty: A Guide to Creating a Meaningful Life Purchase on Amazon.com *Listen now on the Inspired Choices Network app! https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/links/ ~ More About The Kathleen Riessen Show ~ As a former Certified Public Accountant turned marketing strategist turned serial entrepreneur, Kathleen has coached and consulted with over a thousand executives and entrepreneurs. What she’s learned is that the number one strategy to grow a business and create what you want in life lies in your ability to be vulnerable and authentic and to surrender. As the Queen of Possibility, Kathleen showcases what you can create in your world with joy and ease. https://bookwithkathleen.com/ https://www.kathleenriessen.com kathleen@kathleenriessen.com To get more of The Kathleen Riessen Show, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-kathleen-riessen-show/
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  • Empathetic Leadership: Raise Your Social Awareness ~ Kathleen Riessen
    Nov 7 2022
    The Kathleen Riessen Show You've heard of self awareness but have you heard of social awareness? It's the focus on how others perceive you and your actions. In today's show, Kathleen Riessen - Leadership Coach and Consultant, shares with you how to assess your social awareness and how to make some small shifts that will make a big difference in your relationship with your team members. Kathleen’s Book: Joy in Uncertainty: A Guide to Creating a Meaningful Life Purchase on Amazon.com *Listen now on the Inspired Choices Network app! https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/links/ ~ More About The Kathleen Riessen Show ~ As a former Certified Public Accountant turned marketing strategist turned serial entrepreneur, Kathleen has coached and consulted with over a thousand executives and entrepreneurs. What she’s learned is that the number one strategy to grow a business and create what you want in life lies in your ability to be vulnerable and authentic and to surrender. As the Queen of Possibility, Kathleen showcases what you can create in your world with joy and ease. https://bookwithkathleen.com/ https://www.kathleenriessen.com kathleen@kathleenriessen.com To get more of The Kathleen Riessen Show, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-kathleen-riessen-show/
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  • Leadership Horror Stories: Halloween Edition ~ Kathleen Riessen
    Oct 31 2022
    The Kathleen Riessen Show It's Halloween and we've got a spooky show planned for you. What's spookier than a bad boss? We all have leadership horror stories that makes us want to cry and laugh at the same time. In today's show, we've collected leadership horror stories from our listeners and are going to share, anonymously of course, these frightening experiences. There will be scares. There will be laughs. This is a don't miss Halloween episode! Kathleen’s Book: Joy in Uncertainty: A Guide to Creating a Meaningful Life Purchase on Amazon.com *Listen now on the Inspired Choices Network app! https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/links/ ~ More About The Kathleen Riessen Show ~ As a former Certified Public Accountant turned marketing strategist turned serial entrepreneur, Kathleen has coached and consulted with over a thousand executives and entrepreneurs. What she’s learned is that the number one strategy to grow a business and create what you want in life lies in your ability to be vulnerable and authentic and to surrender. As the Queen of Possibility, Kathleen showcases what you can create in your world with joy and ease. https://bookwithkathleen.com/ https://www.kathleenriessen.com kathleen@kathleenriessen.com To get more of The Kathleen Riessen Show, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-kathleen-riessen-show/
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  • Building A Self-Awareness As A Senior Leader ~ Kathleen Riessen
    Oct 24 2022
    The Kathleen Riessen Show As a senior leader, it can be easy to fall into a trap that we already know everything we are going to know about ourselves. The fact is that as we accept new responsibilities, we also get to grow our self-awareness to a whole new level. In today's show, Kathleen Riessen - Leadership Coach and Consultant, shares some tools you can use to increase your self-awareness right away. Kathleen’s Book: Joy in Uncertainty: A Guide to Creating a Meaningful Life Purchase on Amazon.com *Listen now on the Inspired Choices Network app! https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/links/ ~ More About The Kathleen Riessen Show ~ As a former Certified Public Accountant turned marketing strategist turned serial entrepreneur, Kathleen has coached and consulted with over a thousand executives and entrepreneurs. What she’s learned is that the number one strategy to grow a business and create what you want in life lies in your ability to be vulnerable and authentic and to surrender. As the Queen of Possibility, Kathleen showcases what you can create in your world with joy and ease. https://bookwithkathleen.com/ https://www.kathleenriessen.com kathleen@kathleenriessen.com To get more of The Kathleen Riessen Show, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-kathleen-riessen-show/
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  • How To Build An A-Team ~ Kathleen Riessen
    Oct 17 2022
    The Kathleen Riessen Show If you were going to war and could only take five people with you, who would you take? Now think about the leadership team around you. Are they the same people? If not, it's time to re-evaluate the team around you and how you can build an A-team for your company. In today's show, Kathleen Riessen, Leadership Coach and Consultant, talks about what to look for in an A-Team, how to put one together and how to keep them running alongside you. Kathleen’s Book: Joy in Uncertainty: A Guide to Creating a Meaningful Life Purchase on Amazon.com *Listen now on the Inspired Choices Network app! https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/links/ ~ More About The Kathleen Riessen Show ~ As a former Certified Public Accountant turned marketing strategist turned serial entrepreneur, Kathleen has coached and consulted with over a thousand executives and entrepreneurs. What she’s learned is that the number one strategy to grow a business and create what you want in life lies in your ability to be vulnerable and authentic and to surrender. As the Queen of Possibility, Kathleen showcases what you can create in your world with joy and ease. https://bookwithkathleen.com/ https://www.kathleenriessen.com kathleen@kathleenriessen.com To get more of The Kathleen Riessen Show, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-kathleen-riessen-show/
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  • Succession Plan: Why Every Senior Leader Should Have One
    Oct 10 2022
    The Kathleen Riessen Show Who are you training to take over your job? Most people have fear around the idea of training someone to replace them yet it is one of the fastest ways to organic growth. In today's show, Kathleen Riessen - Leadership Coach and Consultant, talks about why every senior leader needs a succession plan and how to develop one for yourself. Kathleen’s Book: Joy in Uncertainty: A Guide to Creating a Meaningful Life Purchase on Amazon.com *Listen now on the Inspired Choices Network app! https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/links/ ~ More About The Kathleen Riessen Show ~ As a former Certified Public Accountant turned marketing strategist turned serial entrepreneur, Kathleen has coached and consulted with over a thousand executives and entrepreneurs. What she’s learned is that the number one strategy to grow a business and create what you want in life lies in your ability to be vulnerable and authentic and to surrender. As the Queen of Possibility, Kathleen showcases what you can create in your world with joy and ease. https://bookwithkathleen.com/ https://www.kathleenriessen.com kathleen@kathleenriessen.com To get more of The Kathleen Riessen Show, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-kathleen-riessen-show/
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