Leadership Tea
On Leadership Tea, we talk about what it takes to reach the executive level, and how to thrive when you get there. Powerful leaders share their journeys, insights, and triumphs in conversations with hosts Shelby Smith-Wilson and Belinda Jackson Farrier.
Join us every other Wednesday to be inspired by the unvarnished stories of amazing executives who know what it's like to be "the only" at the table and who have succeeded regardless. They have proven leadership experience in their respective fields, from international affairs to the private sector to academia, and want to help others create their own success stories.
Leadership Tea
Latest Episodes
Change the Tape: How Leaders Break Out of Stuck Patterns
When you feel stuck, doing more isn’t the answer. Clarity is.In this episode, we sit down with Bobby Staten III (Chief of Clarity) to unpack what’s really happening when leaders feel overwhelmed, stuck, or out of alignment, and ho...
Crisis Management for Leaders: Calm, Clarity, and Hard Decisions
What does leadership look like when the playbook breaks down?In this episode of The Leadership Tea Podcast, Shelby and Belinda reflect on what crisis management requires from leaders when events are unfolding in real time.
AI Can’t Replace Leadership: Wisdom, Strategy, and the Human Edge
AI is moving fast, but leadership still requires judgment.In this episode, Shelby and Belinda are joined by Nadeen Matthews, Founder and CEO of Crescent Advisory Group, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership in the age o...
How to Have Difficult Conversations at Work: Boundaries, Timing, and Leadership
Hard conversations are part of the job, and avoiding them costs more than most leaders realize.In this episode, Shelby and Belinda share a practical framework for navigating difficult conversations at work with clarity, boundaries, and d...
Culinary Diplomacy: Leadership, Relationships, and Soft Power with Jeremiah Knight
What can the kitchen teach leaders about influence, trust, and soft power?In this episode, Shelby and Belinda are joined by Jeremiah Knight, Foreign Service Officer and author of Diplomat in the Kitchen, to explore leadership th...
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loved this episode. I appreciate the takeaways of how to build trust with your team, communicate your expectations, address the elephants in the room, and communicate the why
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