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Imagining Bridges to Better Leadership

Imagining Bridges to Better Leadership

De: Kevin Neal
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Effective leadership starts with strong communication and connection. Each episode of Imagining Bridges to Better Leadership offers actionable tips, expert advice, and inspiring stories to help you create thriving teams and sharpen your leadership skills. Whether you’re managing a small business, leading a team in higher education, or driving growth in a midsized organization, this show is for you.

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  • Stephanie Olson: Letting Go to Grow – Leading with Resilience, Prevention, and Purpose

    Stephanie Olson: Letting Go to Grow – Leading with Resilience, Prevention, and Purpose
    Dec 25 2025
    About Stephanie Olson:Stephanie Olson is a speaker, author, and CEO of The Set Me Free Project®. With a BA in Psychology, an MA in Strategic Communication, and an honorary doctorate, Stephanie's expertise spans leadership, trauma, and resilience. A survivor of domestic and sexual violence, she brings lived experience and research to her work, inspiring audiences across the U.S. Her mission focuses on preventing human trafficking and empowering leaders and youth through education and advocacy.In this episode, Kevin and Stephanie Olson discuss:How trauma shaped Stephanie’s calling and approach to leadershipThe difference between fear-based teaching and empowerment-based preventionWhat a healthy organizational culture looks like — and how to repair toxic environmentsLeadership lessons from working with youth, families, and vulnerable communitiesThe power of collaboration, clarity, and staying true to the missionKey Takeaways:Leadership rooted in resilience begins with understanding your own story. Early trauma, recovery, and lived experiences can become the foundation for purposeful leadership, not because someone seeks the work, but because healing often reveals the deeper calling beneath it. Fear-based teaching doesn’t change behavior — connection does. Sensationalized stories and scare tactics fail to educate youth about trafficking; humor, honesty, and practical insight create psychological safety, making learning more memorable and empowering. Healthy culture starts at the top, and one person can shift the entire atmosphere. Culture must be intentional: communicating clearly, removing toxicity quickly, honoring people’s humanity, and creating boundaries that protect trust. A single misaligned team member can damage culture, but one aligned leader can transform it. Leadership requires risk — especially the risk of staying true to mission when others push you to drift. Growth comes from doing fewer things with excellence, resisting territorial mindsets, and refusing to be pulled into distractions that dilute impact."The best way to lead is to really put people around you who have the skill sets you don't absolutely have and empower them to become better than you." – Stephanie OlsonConnect with Stephanie Olson:Website: https://www.stephanieolson.com/ | https://www.setmefreeproject.net/ | https://www.setmefreeproject.net/ready-to-stand-curriculum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanieolsonspeaking/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephanieolsonspeaker/ X: https://x.com/stephanieospeak LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-olson-ba959173/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sghsmYxvFlw Connect with Kevin Neal:Website: https://drkdneal.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C47RZDSS https://www.amazon.com/Guided-Greatness-Mentorship-Developing-professionals-ebook/dp/B0FGBH1VNSEmail: coachkd63@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkd63
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    34 m
  • Andy Posner: Financing Justice and Building Bridges to Better Leadership

    Andy Posner: Financing Justice and Building Bridges to Better Leadership
    Dec 18 2025

    About Andy Posner:

    Andy Posner is the founder and CEO of Capital Good Fund. He’s a leader redefining what financial stewardship looks like—proving that effective leadership is not just about vision, but about using that vision to lift people out of poverty. Andy’s work blends purpose, courage, and action, making him a model for leaders who want to create real, measurable impact.


    In this episode, Kevin and Andy Posner discuss:

    • Turning financial services into tools for empowerment rather than exclusion
    • Why is relentless curiosity and determination fuel innovation
    • The intersection of environmental sustainability, justice, and poverty
    • Building new systems when traditional ones fail marginalized communities
    • How personal calling, values, and resilience shape long-term leadership

    Key Takeaways:

    • Innovation begins where others stop trying. Leadership is defined by a refusal to accept that something “can’t be done.” When systems shut people out, leaders must imagine new pathways—whether it’s alternative underwriting models or creative financial structures that uplift vulnerable communities.
    • Purpose often emerges through unexpected turns. Sometimes, calling is discovered through curiosity, conviction, and a willingness to respond to the needs you witness in the world.
    • Financial tools can liberate or oppress — leadership determines which. By reframing lending as a means of justice rather than profit extraction, leaders can design systems that restore dignity, build stability, and unlock opportunity for people traditionally excluded from financial services.
    • Long-term impact is built one relationship at a time. Sustainable change is relational before it is financial.


    "Financial services could really be a tool of oppression, and on the other hand, it could be a tool of uplift and opportunity." – Andy Posner


    Connect with Andy Posner:

    Website: www.capitalgoodfund.org


    Connect with Kevin Neal:

    Website: https://drkdneal.com

    Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C47RZDSS

    https://www.amazon.com/Guided-Greatness-Mentorship-Developing-professionals-ebook/dp/B0FGBH1VNS

    Email: coachkd63@gmail.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkd63

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    36 m
  • Jonathan Shively: Leading with Compassion—Supporting Grief and Building Trust in Organizations

    Jonathan Shively: Leading with Compassion—Supporting Grief and Building Trust in Organizations
    Dec 11 2025

    About Jonathan Shively:

    Jonathan has over 35 years of experience as a pastor, educator, fundraiser, and church and nonprofit executive. He is currently the Executive Director of Fox Valley Hands of Hope, a nonprofit providing no-cost grief care following a death loss. Additionally, he is a leadership and organizational companion through ArtistryLeads. Jonathan’s personal mission is to increase individuals' and organizations' capacity to fulfill their callings, fostering healthy leaders and communities.


    His north star is Jesus and the New Testament. He has been married for 35 years, a proud father of three young adults and one son-in-law, including a son with Williams Syndrome. He is a musician, choir director, and singer-songwriter, and enjoys camping, reading, working with his hands, serving on Boards, and volunteering. Jonathan is an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren and holds a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Fuller Seminary.


    In this episode, Kevin and Jonathan Shively discuss:

    • Why servant leadership requires humility, empathy, and relational connection
    • How grief impacts workplaces and why leaders must understand the grieving process
    • The importance of authenticity and trust in building healthy teams
    • Leading organizations through seasons of transition, struggle, and renewal
    • How personal calling and lived experience shape a leader’s ability to serve others


    Key Takeaways:

    • Servant leadership starts with intention, not titles. Great leadership is not just about what you accomplish — but how you walk with people through the journey.
    • Grief is universal, and leaders who ignore it harm their teams. Most workplaces are unprepared to support grieving employees, yet grief profoundly affects focus, performance, and emotional health.
    • Healthy organizations are built on relationships, not transactions. Whether in churches, nonprofits, or corporations, relational leadership creates safety, understanding, and resilience. When people feel known and valued, they trust their leaders — even during uncertainty or change.
    • A fulfilling career comes from alignment, not ambition. The most meaningful work happens when a leader’s gifts, passions, and purpose meet the real needs of an organization. Misalignment leads to frustration on all sides, but when values match mission, both leaders and organizations thrive.


    "There's no substitute for just human compassion and kindness." – Jonathan Shively


    Connect with Jonathan Shively:

    Website: http://fvhh.net | http://www.artistryleads.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanshively/


    Connect with Kevin Neal:

    Website: https://drkdneal.com

    Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C47RZDSS

    https://www.amazon.com/Guided-Greatness-Mentorship-Developing-professionals-ebook/dp/B0FGBH1VNS

    Email: coachkd63@gmail.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkd63

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    40 m
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