6 Components of the Breadcrumb Legacy

Sinikka Waugh and Jann Freed discuss 6 Components of the Breadcrumb Legacy. In this episode of Even Better, host Sinikka Waugh and Jann Freed explore the six components of the Breadcrumb Legacy and how small, intentional actions can create lasting impact over time. Jann shares insight into what it means to leave meaningful "breadcrumbs" through our decisions, relationships, and daily behaviors, rather than focusing only on big, visible accomplishments. This episode encourages listeners to think about legacy in a practical, achievable way—one choice at a time—and reflects on how consistency, integrity, and purpose shape the influence we leave behind. It's a thoughtful conversation for anyone who wants their work and life to matter in ways that extend beyond the moment.     Jann Freed is a speaker and a leadership development consultant with the Genysys Group. Jann assists organizations in improving employee engagement, helping leaders navigate change, and developing employees to be leaders. She assists organizations in improving employee engagement, developing leaders, and helping employees find meaning and purpose. Jann is a Professor Emerita of Business Management at Central College in Pella, Iowa, where she held the Mark and Kay De Cook Endowed Chair in Leadership and Character Development. In addition to authoring and co-authoring books on leadership and continuous improvement, Jann hosts a podcast series titled Becoming a Sage. She also writes a column for Training Magazine titled, "Leading the Edge." Jann is an adjunct professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Iowa. She has a B.A. from Central College, an MBA from Drake University, and a Ph.D. from Iowa State University. Jann lives in Des Moines with her husband, John Fisher, and they have three adult sons. "Currently, I am writing a book about legacy. The focus of one of the chapters is how when one embraces death, it can inspire life. Ideas like that are what TEDxDesMoines is all about, and it is an opportunity for me to fulfill my personal mission to share what I'm learning with others." – Jann Freed