41 Dr. Hope Zoeller on Leading from Anywhere

October 11, 2022
Hosted by Paul D. Casey

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Paul and Hope discuss her specialty as a professor, speaker and author: leadership--and how it's not one-size-fits-all, but a cultivation of one's unique gifts. They talk about how common sense isn't common practice, and that the #1 reason people leave their job is because of bad leaders. Hope shares her Lead with LOVE methodology: Listening ear, Objective mind, Versatile attitude, and Empathetic heart. She emphasizes how leadership starts with ME (accountability) and then goes to WE.

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Paul D. Casey

Originally from Chicago, Paul has now been a professional speaker for over 25 years, giving almost 300 presentations in the past 4 years. He has spoken for organizations like McDonalds, Subway, Lamb Weston, Northwest Public Power, and Autozone. Among the 80 leaders he coaches per year, 25 of them lead at Pacific NW National Laboratories. Paul has a Master’s degree in education, and has been an educator/administrator/Chief Operating Officer in 5 non-profit organizations. He has coached leaders for over 3,400 hours and is an ACC-certified coach with the International Coaching Federation, as well as a Master Trainer, and a member of the National Speakers Association. He was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in the Tri-Cities for 2021.

Through his company, Growing Forward Services, Paul has partnered with his corporate and individual clients to transform their vision, their habits, and their lives. Paul has written 4 books, The Static Cling Principle (on habits and mindsets), Maximizing Every Minute (on time management), Leading the Team You’ve Always Wanted, and Leading with Super-Vision. He interviews local leaders in his other podcast: the Tri-Cities Influencer.

Paul is married to Lovely Laura, has two young adult children named after state capitals, owns a new puppy named Gizmo, and has lived in the Tri-Cities, WA, area for over 20 years. For fun, he enjoys golfing and hiking, and orange slices, and he reads about 50 books per year.

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