Episode 47: The Intersection of Motherhood and Leadership

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In this episode, I am joined by the brilliant Li Kehl, a senior director at a medical device company, about motherhood and leadership. 
Li shares her experiences of becoming a mother and how it has influenced her leadership style. She emphasizes the importance of slowing down, treating children with respect, and motivating them with positivity. 
Li also discusses the qualities of a good leader, such as inspiring and unlocking the potential of others, and caring for teammates as people. She highlights the need for prioritization, developing healthy habits, and conflict resolution. 
Overall, Li believes that motherhood is a gift. We discuss how the beauty and joy of motherhood can be found in the small moments and milestones.

 Keywords
motherhood, leadership, qualities, skills, respect, positivity, accountability, fun, relationships, autonomy, discretion, trust, prioritization, healthy habits, conflict resolution

Sound Bites

• "It's a reminder to slow down and the recovery takes time and it's such a nice reminder to slow down."
• "Kids are very sensitive. They're very perceptive. They may be small, but they pick up on tone so much."
• "Making time for fun is important in both personal and professional relationships."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

01:23
Lessons from Motherhood: Slowing Down and Treating with Respect

09:15
Prioritization, Healthy Habits, and Conflict Resolution in Motherhood and Leadership 

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