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This episode explores the importance of collaborative relationships in women's leadership with expert Leslie Grossman.

What if the real key to success isn’t hustle — but collaboration? In this compelling episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro explore The Power of Collaborative Relationships with leadership expert and author Leslie Grossman . A visionary in women’s leadership development, Leslie is the Faculty Director of the Women’s Leadership Program at The George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, a Senior Fellow, executive coach, and founder of five businesses. For years, women have been told to push harder, compete smarter, and climb alone. Leslie offers a different path — one rooted in courage, executive presence, trusted relationships, and intentional collaboration. Drawing from her groundbreaking book Circles of Collaboration , she reveals how women can access mentorship and sponsorship, create inclusive professional networks, and build authentic relationships that accelerate career growth. She also shares insights from her transformative framework, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Women , showing how collaboration fuels confidence, influence, and momentum. If you’re ready to shift from solo striving to shared success, this…

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Hosts: Shelley Johnson, Kathy Tuccaro

Guest: Leslie Grossman

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Organizations: The George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership

Books & works: Circles of Collaboration, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Women

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