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Hosted by Gretchen Schott · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 73 episodes
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There are leaders in the world who are made for impact. You are one of them. This is the show for you–a leader who wants to leave a lasting impact on your organization, your team, and your life. Host Gretchen Schott invites real leaders into conversation with her, creating space for them to reflect on the impact they’ve left in their world. With her, they’re sharing what it truly looks like to lead organizations with purpose, and exploring their own trials and triumphs for you to glean insights from. And, in her “Masterclass” series, she’s giving you exclusive, intimate access to leaders who have impacted tens of thousands of people–from authors to founders to celebrities you look up to.This show will not only encourage and enable you to become a better leader, but it will also open your eyes to your own impact in the world—both personally and professionally. Join us every other week for new inspiring and enlightening conversations that will lift you up, and enable you to leave a g
Gretchen Schott hosts Made for Impact, a business show with 73 episodes published.
The most powerful growth happens when we pause, reflect, and embrace the lessons shared by those around us. This special episode is a heartfelt reflection on the wisdom gained from extraordinary conversations over the ye
"Busyness without prioritization gets confused with effectiveness." - Gretchen Schott In this Leadership Lesson, Gretchen Schott breaks down the real and imitation traits of high-performing employees, challenging common
"Community is a superpower for women. It allows us to be more energetic, more focused, and to create greater impact." - Amri Kibbler In this episode, host Gretchen Schott sits down with Amri Kibbler and Erika Hanafin , t
"If you are focused on highly loyal and highly satisfied people, then you will lead them to engagement." – Gretchen Schott What are the top engagement pitfalls businesses face today, and how can leaders avoid them? In th
"When you're out of sorts and feeling overwhelmed, what are you doing to find rest? What are you doing to experience contentment?" - Gretchen Schott In this Leadership Lesson, Gretchen Schott explores the surprising conn
“If you do the right things, then money will always follow. Being nice to people doesn’t cost money. Empathy is not a weakness." — Robert Irvine Chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Robert Irvine shares his powerful pe
"We need to be reminded of the fact that when someone joins your organization, even though they've said yes and even though you've interviewed them and even though they seem like the perfect fit, the journey has just beg
"If you want to be a problem solver, you're going to fail, and that's okay. What you don't want to do is fail the same way multiple times over and over again." — Matt Tait. Matt Tait , CEO of Decimal and a self-described
"Processing allows you to feel your emotions and create a plan to move forward, while dwelling holds you back in repetitive negativity." - Gretchen Schott There’s a huge difference between dwelling and processing. And ch
"Working Genius helps us tap into what intrinsically motivates us, leading to greater joy and productivity." - Dr. Ali Atkison Understanding your Working Genius can unlock new levels of productivity and fulfillment in yo
"The magic happens when we create a safe space, allowing authenticity and vulnerability to surface—only then do we truly connect and grow." — Deseri Garcia Deseri Garcia , leadership development facilitator and executive
“Integrity and consistency are the bedrock of successful leadership." – Amy Jones Amy Jones exemplifies what it means to lead with integrity and empathy. As a business advisor at Cultivate Advisors, founder of a real est
"Curiosity is the spark that ignites our potential." - Gretchen Schott Maybe you want to learn more about playing an instrument, or maybe you want to learn how to cook something special. Or maybe there's a foreign langua
"Servant leadership is influencing with virtuous intent, leading in the best interest of others and the organization, and acting in the long-term best interest of others." — Kyle DeFur Kyle DeFur , President of the Natio
"True servant leadership is not about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge." - Gretchen Schott There are many different ways to serve in your work environment, home life, and community. In this
"When you align your business's core values with your passion to impact the community, you create a ripple effect that goes beyond profits and sales." - Andrea Ross Imagine transforming your company into a beacon of posi
"Servant leadership is about unlocking the potential of those you lead. It's about creating an environment where they can thrive and grow." – Dr. Clint Parker It’s a common question - how do you truly inspire and elevate
"Great problem-solving is not just about finding any solution, but the right solution that truly addresses the core issue." - Gretchen Schott We seem to always struggle with finding the perfect solution to challenges at
"Understanding internal motivation in both leaders and team members is crucial for improving communication and clarity within the team." - Jen Chapman Overcoming personal challenges transforms how you look at your life a
"Our purpose journey was around using our brand as a platform to bring forward and give a place for underrepresented talent... It became a way of working beyond just, hey, this is our purpose journey. It became the way t
Matt Tait
multi-business founder · Decimal
2 appearances on this show
Amy Jones
Reflector Mentor, Sacred Strategist, Publisher · South Street Partners LLC
1 appearance on this show
Gretchen Schott
speaker, author, leadership powerhouse
3 appearances on this show
Jennifer Chapman
Founder · Abe’s Country Village
1 appearance on this show
Sam Thompson
Ravens Keep Forge
1 appearance on this show
Kate Volman
CEO · Floyd Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Karen Mangia
VP of Customer and Market Insights · Powerful Pauses
1 appearance on this show
Chad Peterman
President and CEO · Peterman Brothers Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
1 appearance on this show
Todd Caponi
sales historian and author of The Transparency Sale · Sales Melon LLC
1 appearance on this show
Adam Weber
Executive Coach at Adam Weber Coaching
1 appearance on this show
Michelle Gladieux
Author of Communicate with Courage · Gladieux Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Clay Scroggins
Author and Leadership Coach
1 appearance on this show
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