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Born to Lead discusses tips, tricks, and traits of strong women in the workplace. Brianne shares her personal journey through leadership and some of the things she's learned along the way. She will be interviewing some wonderful and powerful leaders from all walks of life to share their journey's of leadership as well.

Brianne Schmitz


    • May 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES

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    The Born to Lead podcast, hosted by Brianne, is an incredible show that focuses on empowering women to step up and become great leaders. With her relatable and passionate style of communication, Brianne's episodes are truly amazing and inspiring. Her love for empowering women is evident in every episode, making it a must-listen for women leaders everywhere. I'm so glad to have her voice in my earbuds!

    One of the best aspects of The Born to Lead podcast is Brianne's genuine passion for leadership development. Her stories and experiences are current and positive, providing a refreshing perspective on what it means to be a leader in today's society. She tackles topics that are relevant and necessary for anyone looking to nurture their leadership skills naturally.

    Furthermore, Brianne's kind and earnest style of communicating sets her apart from other podcasters. She not only provides valuable insights but also builds relationships with her listeners through her supportive approach. This creates a sense of community and fosters an environment where individuals can feel comfortable sharing their own experiences and challenges.

    However, the podcast does have its drawbacks. While the focus on empowering women is commendable, it would be beneficial to see more diverse perspectives on leadership. Including stories from leaders of different genders, backgrounds, and industries would broaden the scope of the podcast and make it even more inclusive.

    In conclusion, The Born to Lead podcast is a fantastic listen for anyone interested in leadership development or looking to become a better leader themselves. Brianne's natural talent as both a podcaster and leader shines through in every episode. Her passion for creating positive change in the workplace is contagious, leaving listeners inspired and motivated to make a difference. I highly recommend sharing this podcast with your friends and colleagues who could benefit from Brianne's incredible insights.



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    Latest episodes from Born to Lead

    12. Things I've Learned As A Dance Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 18:27


    Things my 8-year old has learned as a competitive dancer (and the things I've learned as a dance mom). 1) Confidence 2) Preparation 3) Organization 4) Creativity 5) Socialization 6) Teamwork/Collaboration 7) Dealing with Disappointment 8) Discipline/Good Work Ethic   Email: borntoleadbri@gmail.com Instagram: borntoleadbri FB: Born to Lead Bri

    11. How to Welcome a New Employee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 16:02


    In this episode, I discuss ways to make a new employee feel welcome to help with retention and to reduce turnover. 1) Be ready for them (let the team know he/she is coming) 2) Give them a tour 3) Introductions 4) Ask how they like to learn 5) Training-give breaks! 6) Start with small, manageable tasks 7) Check in regularly   Email: borntoleadbri@gmail.com Instagram: borntolead FB: Born to Lead with Brianne Schmitz

    10. Let's Talk Favoritism

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 15:42


    In this episode I discuss the signs of favoritism at work, the negatives of favoritism in the workplace, and how, as a leader, you can minimize signs of favoritism to keep a positive culture.

    9. Ted Lasso Leadership Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 12:34


    Today I talk about the 10 Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso in honor of the final season coming out this month.  1) Lead with positivity 2) Prioritize people 3) Embrace failure 4) Communicate effectively 5) Be adaptable 6) Lead by example 7) Encourage teamwork 8) Believe in your team 9) Lead with integrity 10) Have fun Email: borntoleadbri@gmail.com Instagram: borntoleadbri

    8. Dealing with Coworkers That Don't Like You

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 18:24


    In this episode, I discuss steps to take when a coworker does not like you for some reason and how to recognize when that is happening.  Email: borntoleadbri@gmail.com Instagram: borntoleadbri Facebook: Born To Lead

    7. Type A Personalities and Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 17:32


    In this episode I discuss how I manage my anxiety as a Type A personality. I give suggestions to stay organized and keep that anxiety at bay so you can not stress and enjoy life!

    6. A Little Bit About Customer Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 14:16


    I talk about a bad customer service experience I had a couple weeks ago and how well the manager handled me. I outline the steps in handling a difficult customer.    Instagram: borntoleadbri Email: borntoleadbri@gmail.com FB: Born To Lead 

    5. How to Change Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 25:17


    In this episode, I discuss the beginning steps you can take to change culture in your organization.    FB: Born to Lead Bri Email: borntoleadbri@gmail.com Instagram: borntoleadbri

    4. Boss vs. Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 12:32


    Last week, I used "boss" and "leader" interchangeably and it bothered me! They are different and I explain why in this episode. 

    3. There are Good Traits and There are Bad Traits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 20:30


    I share my list of traits I think good leaders have and traits bad leaders have.  FB: Born to Lead Email: borntoleadbri@gmail.com Instagram: borntoleadbri

    2. The Best Bosses....

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 17:03


    This episode discussed the top 9 traits the best bosses have. This is from a tweet from Vala Afshar.  The best bosses... 1. provided us a safe place to grow 2. opened career doors 3. defended us when we needed it 4. recognized and rewarded us 5. developed us as leaders 6. inspired us to stretch higher 7. led by example 8. told us our work mattered 9. forgave us when we made mistakes Instagram: borntoleadbri FB group: Born to Lead Bri Email: borntoleadbri@gmail.com

    1. All About Interviewing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 19:42


    Let's discuss applying for the job, networking, and the interview process. I give tips on how to prepare for the interview and nail it.  Instagram: borntoleadbri Email: borntoleadbri@gmail.com Facebook: Born To Lead

    13. Let's Talk About Weakness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 17:12


    In this episode, I discuss one of my weaknesses (even though I hate that word!). I get vulnerable and share how my people-pleasing ways still affect me, even as an adult. Enjoy!   IG: borntoleadbri Email: borntoleadbri@gmail.com FB: Born To Lead with Brianne (new group!)

    12. Robert Saleh's Ten Lessons of Coaching (#8-10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 15:11


    I review lessons 8-10 of coaching per Robert Saleh and relate them to leadership in general.  8. Relationships matter. Seek accountability. 9. Put together the right team. Create an identity. 10. Invest in your team. Make everybody around you better.  borntoleadbri@gmail.com IG: borntoleadbri FB: Born to Lead 

    11. Robert Salah's Ten Lessons of Coaching (#4-7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 17:37


    I review lessons 4-7 of coaching per Robert Salah and relate them to leadership in general. 4. Ready vs. prepared. There's a difference-prepare for everything. 5. The 3 most dangerous words, "I got it." You must approach each day with humility to get better.  6. The NFL is a precision league. Every detail matters.  7. Stay true to yourself. Be authentic.  www.brianneschmitz.com borntoleadbri@gmail.com IG: borntoleadbri

    10. Robert Salah's Ten Lessons of Coaching (#1-3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 13:05


    I review the top 3 lessons of coaching and relate them to leadership in general.  1. Ignore the noise, trust your process. 2. Do what you love and love what you do with enthusiasm and passion. 3. This profession (coaching) is hard! Dominate the things you have control over.  www.brianneschmitz.com IG: borntoleadbri YouTube: Brianne Schmitz Email: borntoleadbri@gmail.com

    9. All About Promotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 19:07


    Have you ever wondered why you didn't get the promotion? I discuss possible reasons why from the manager perspective as well as discuss what you can do to get get the promotion next time!

    8. Leading A Superstar Real Estate Team with Lauren Wood and Michelle Colbert

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 28:18


    Today I talk about all things leadership, prioritization, and setting expectations with two superstar realtors who recently joined forces to take the AZ real estate market by storm. Lauren Wood and Michelle Colbert. Please check them out here:  Website: https://thewoodrealestateteam.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWoodRealEstateTeam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riserealestategroupaz/ Brianne: Instagram: borntoleadbri FB: Born to Lead Email: borntoleadbri@gmail.com

    7. Why Is It So Hard to Ask For Help?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 16:15


    After being out of commission with Covid, I realized I am the worst sick person ever. It got me thinking...why is it so hard to delegate tasks? Why is it so hard to ask for help? Listen in and let me know what you think! Instagram: borntoleadbri Website: brianneschmitz.com Email: borntoleadbri@gmail.com

    6. Get the Right People On the Bus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 14:29


    In this episode, I discuss a quote from Alabama coach, Nick Saban, that I heard from a local sports podcast, Doug Franz Unplugged, that inspired me. Get the right people on the bus and get the wrong people off the bus. Sounds easy, right? We discuss.  Instagram: borntoleadbri Email: borntoleadbri@gmail.com Website: www.brianneschmitz.com  

    5. How to Handle "Difficult Personality" Employees

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 22:08


    Have you ever had an employee with a "difficult personality?" Do you not know how to approach them, coach them, or hold them accountable? This episode is here to help!  Instagram: borntoleadbri Email: borntoleadbri@gmail.com Website: www.brianneschmitz.com

    4. Recognizing and Overcoming Burnout with Allyson Greek

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 42:05


    On this episode, I sit down and talk with Allyson Greek, Founder and Director at Ideally You with Allyson. She is a certified Health and Wellness coach with a 20 year background in HR and Leadership. We discuss how to recognize burnout in your employees and yourself and how to overcome that burnout. She discusses the 4 pillars of health and how to focus on those pillars while thinking of self-care. You can schedule a discovery call with her at: www.allysongreek.com and find her on FB in her group "Healthy, Balanced & Fulfilled: A Community for Women who want to thrive."

    3. Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 15:11


    Today we talk about communication as a leader. What does good communication entail? I use some recent examples from my crazy life of good and bad communication. Enjoy!

    2. Playing to Strengths

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 13:45


    Watching my AZ Cardinals fall apart toward the end of the season made me reflect what I did as a leader when things got "wonky." First, you have to make sure to play to your staff's strengths and second, you need to make adjustments as needed. Enjoy!

    Confidence In Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 17:22


    Having confidence is key to being a strong leader! Have you ever heard "fake it 'til you make it?" Well, I discuss that and many more ways you can show your confidence to your team whether you're a new leader or a seasoned leader starting with a new company. 

    15. Keeping Covid Out with Catherine Thibedeau

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 29:10


    In this episode, I speak with fellow nursing home administrator, Catherine Thibedeau, to discuss healthcare heroes during the pandemic, leadership style during Covid, and great stories of how Catherine and her team have kept her residents engaged throughout the pandemic. Enjoy!

    14. Leading Through Covid-19 with Anthony Robbins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 48:12


    In this episode, I speak with a fellow nursing home administrator, Anthony Robbins, to discuss his leadership style, how Covid changed his perspective on leadership, and some fun stories about his time as a nursing home administrator. Enjoy!

    13. The "Strategic" and "Transformational" Leader Defined

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 12:46


    This episode is the last in a 5-part solo episode series about the different types of leaders you may encounter (or have encountered!). The final episode combines the last two types of leaders, the "Strategic" and the "Transformational" leader. These are the types of leaders that most people aspire to be and tend to be the leaders that are "favorites" among their staff. Which leader are you?

    12. The "Authoritative" Leader Defined

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 11:32


    This episode is the third in a 5-part solo episode series about the different types of leaders you may encounter (or already have encountered!). The third episode describes the "authoritative" manager. They keep an inner circle to do their dirty work, are charming when needed, and usually have an expiration date. Which leader are you?

    11. From Food and Beverage Management to Business Owner-A Conversation With Liann Delaney

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 42:52


    In this episode, I get a chance to talk leadership and loyalty with Liann Delaney, co-owner of Two Sense consulting. She shares with us the journey to owning her own business via the Food and Beverage industry. Her leadership tips (as well as discussion about loyalty) are so insightful!  For more about Liann and Two Sense Consulting: www.twosenseconsulting.com

    10. The "Delegative" Manager Defined

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 12:11


    This episode is the second in a 5-part solo episode series about the different types of leaders you may encounter (or already have encountered!). The second episode describes the pros and cons of the "laissez-faire" or "delegative" manager. They are not micro-managers, which is good, but, they tend to work short days and be unavailable. Which type of leader are you?  

    9. From the Hotel Industry to Owning Her Own Business: Lessons in Leadership with Melissa Leon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 41:14


    In this episode, I get a chance to talk leadership lessons with Melissa Leon, co-owner of Two Sense Consulting. She shares with us the journey to owning her own business via the hotel industry. Her leadership tips (as well as financial tips) are spot on. This is a must listen!  For more about Melissa and Two Sense Consulting: www.twosenseconsulting.com For a free gift from Melissa: https://twosenseconsulting.com/free-gift/  

    8. The "Friend" Manager Defined

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 14:51


    This episode is the 1st in a 5-part solo episode series about the different types of leaders you may encounter (or have already encountered!). This first episode describes the pros and cons of the "friend" manager. They are easy to approach and ask for advice, but have a hard time with accountability. What type of leader are you?

    7. Finding Her Destiny in the Senior Care Industry with Kathleen Collins Pagels

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 31:51


    In this episode, I sit down with Kathleen Collins Pagels to discuss her journey to owning her own healthcare consulting business from majoring in gerontology in college. She has been an integral part of the senior care industry in Arizona for many years. She is an advocate for seniors in long term care facilities and wants our seniors to have the best care possible. She helps leaders in these long term care facilities be the best leaders they can be so quality of life for seniors is high.    Find more about Kathleen's company: www.kcpagels.com

    6. Stressed Out? Self-Care is CRUCIAL in Leadership!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 19:21


    In this episode, I discuss why self-care is so crucial when in a leadership role. You have to take care of yourself before you can care for others. I discuss self-care ideas to do daily, weekly, and monthly to keep you a little less stressed and more productive for you, your loved ones, and your employees. 

    5. From Completing Multi-Million Dollar Deals in NYC to the Senior Care Industry with Laurie Malone

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 43:32


    On today's episode, I sit down with Laurie Malone, Managing Partner and CEO of Golden Heart Senior Care in Scottsdale, AZ to discuss her path from completing multi-million dollar deals in NYC to owning and operating one of the Phoenix-area's largest senior in-home care companies. Laurie shares some of her leadership strategies, how her team came together during Covid, and how her and her husband and business partner, Rodney, hold each other accountable. Takeaways from the show: 1) Always ask for a chance with a customer or employee. 2) Imposter syndrome is real-JUST DO IT! 3) Lead from strength. 4) Do something you care about. 5) Hope is not a strategy. Where to find more about Laurie and Golden Heart Senior Care: 480-284-7460 http://www.goldenheartscottsdale.com

    4. From Toxic to Peaceful: How to Change Workplace Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 18:09


    In this episode, Brianne reminisces about her first year in management and how toxic the workplace culture was there. She goes over the steps to start improving workplace culture to make it more peaceful, whether the culture needs a major overhaul or it just needs some small tweaks. Please reach out with any leadership questions you would like discussed on the podcast to borntoleadbri@gmail.com

    3. Leadership: A Teacher's Perspective with Amanda Lomazzo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 38:56


    Teachers are the epitome of a true leader. Parents depend on them to lead their children in a good direction and trust them everyday with their children's safety. Amanda is currently a 5th grade teacher and shares her journey becoming a teacher and how her leadership style has changed over her teaching career. She also shares how her teaching style has had to change due to Covid. Enjoy!

    2. My Covid Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 19:24


    In this episode, I discuss the lessons learned during the time my nursing home dealt with Covid for 6 weeks. My leadership was brought to a new level. Hear how I lifted my team up and kept morale high during trying times. 

    1. Introduction to "Born to Lead"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 12:52


    In this first episode, I introduce why and how "Born to Lead" came to be. It's been a 2-year journey that finally came to fruition. This episode discusses how I got my first management position to how I've honed my leadership style throughout the years.    You can find me on Instagram: Brianne Schmitz Facebook: Born to Lead Email: borntoleadbri@gmail.com

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