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
When the Career You Loved Ends: Rebuilding After a Layoff
After nearly three decades of public service, Shelby shares her experience navigating a Reduction in Force (RIF), the grief that follows career loss, and the challenge of rebuilding professional identity after an unexpected transition.In...
When Leaders Become Caregivers: Family Crisis, Boundaries & Hard Decisions
Leadership often means making difficult decisions, staying calm under pressure, and showing up for others. But what happens when the hardest leadership challenge isn't at work, it's at home?In this episode, Shelby and Belinda sit down wi...
Brewing Purpose: Building a Life-Giving Space from the Ground Up
In this episode of Leadership Tea, Shelby and Belinda sit down with Kahana Samms, founder of Good Spirit Cafe, to discuss reinvention, entrepreneurship, wellness, and building community after uncertainty.After years working in federal IT...
Your Employee Was Blindsided by Their Review. That’s On You.
Performance reviews are not just paperwork. They’re a reflection of leadership.In this episode, Shelby and Belinda break down how strong leaders handle employee evaluations, difficult feedback, and accountability conversations without da...
Got a Bad Performance Review? What to Do Next
A bad performance review can feel personal—but your response is what actually shapes your career.In this episode, we walk through exactly how to handle a negative evaluation at work—from figuring out what’s true to deciding whether (and ...
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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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