Better Leaders

In this interview with Dr. Josh Fisher, Director of Animal Care and Control for Charlotte-Mecklenberg, Meaghan and Josh discuss the importance of having presence at your organization, building relationships, and recognizing when you are not the smartest one in the room. Josh has built a career on continuous learning and growth, a skill he encourages with his team through strategic mentoring for new leaders.

Ed Jamison, CEO, Operation Kindness has extensive experience in leadership in animal services. From his days in Cleveland to completely changing the culture in Dallas, Ed understands how to lead with intention. In this episode, Ed and Meaghan discuss the importance of data in leadership decision-making, leading by example, communication tactics, the value of promoting internally, and how to last in such a tough industry.

Denise Deisler, former President/CEO and current Executive Advisor and CEO Emerita at Jacksonville Humane Society joins me to discuss her approach to leadership that saw her at the helm of three animal shelters. At Jacksonville Humane, Denise brought a straightforward and laser-focused approach to strategic planning, direct and candid conversations, structure within the organization, change management, vulnerability and transparency, and succession planning. In our conversation, she references:Good to Great by Jim Collins (https://www.jimcollins.com/books.html)Radical Candor by Kim Scott (https://www.radicalcandor.com/the-book)#CEO #animalshelters #leadership#leadershipstyle #nextgenleaders#betterleaders #leadershipdevelopment#leadershipskills #professionaldevelopment #leadershipmindset#jacksonville #directconversations#radicalcandor#vulnerableleadership

National Animal Care and Control Chief Operating Officer, Spencer Conover joins me to discuss his approach to leadership both at NACA and during his time as Assistant Director at Pasco County Animal Services in Florida. Spencer and I will discuss building relationships, professional development, personality typing, and different communication styles in this first ever Better Leaders interview. References Spencer made:Brene Brown, The Power of Vulnerability: https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o?si=zr-DOToJ0lxUE-mxEisenhower Boxhttps://jamesclear.com/eisenhower-boxRadical Candor book by Kim Scotthttps://www.radicalcandor.com/get-started?utm_term=radical%20candor&utm_campaign=Search+%7C+Brand&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=4005347441&hsa_cam=21788249238&hsa_grp=169660289658&hsa_ad=789535204280&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-295322973806&hsa_kw=radical%20candor&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21788249238&gbraid=0AAAAApALz1EN_TZat5wmjajDmmiznW3xg&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt5-9kvrdkgMVI3V_AB1j_C8XEAAYASAAEgJzRPD_BwESimon Sinekhttps://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_actionCrucial Conversations book by Joseph Grennyhttps://cruciallearning.com/books/crucial-conversations-book/Lean Sigma Sixhttps://leansixsigmainstitute.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23498323366&gbraid=0AAAAADsx0-oqU8bBgp6AEbE-_kdXcXv89&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoa2jhfrdkgMVny3UAR1YMxP_EAAYAiAAEgLWNfD_BwEEnneagram Personality Typinghttps://www.enneagraminstitute.com/get-started-with-enneagram-tests/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12254084806&gbraid=0AAAAABm9O_2yo3A8o10bJVJVN0B8sQ_eo&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv-TOqfndkgMVaCrUAR1LUjc8EAAYAiAAEgKL0fD_BwE