EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 41 MIN
How a Crisis Ignited Bold Action and a Million-Dollar Turnaround – Winning with Kimberly Lyall, Crisis-Proof Leadership Speaker & Strategist, and Former CEO
from Executive Wins Podcast · host Gordon Sheppard
In this conversation, Kimberly Lyall shares her journey as a young CEO who faced a significant crisis when her finance manager embezzled funds, leading to a near-bankruptcy of her organization.Through resilience, a focus on purpose, and community engagement, she was able to lead the rebuilding of the organization, turning it into a successful entity that thrived on trust and innovation.Kimberly emphasizes the importance of understanding one's 'why', the value of relationships, and the necessity of self-care for leaders.Key TakeawaysKimberly believes in the potential of every individual to impact the worldCrisis can be a catalyst for growth and clarity in purposeRebuilding trust is essential after a crisisHonestly engaging with your clients can provide valuable insightsOperational changes should align with the organization's mission and valuesTaking risks can lead to innovative solutionsSupport from board members and family is crucial for senior leaders during tough timesSelf-care is important for sustainable leadershipExecutive Wins - https://executivewins.comNewsletter - https://executivewins.com/newsletterExecutive Wins Workshop - https://executivewins.com/workshopsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsheppard/
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In this conversation, Kimberly Lyall shares her journey as a young CEO who faced a significant crisis when her finance manager embezzled funds, leading to a near-bankruptcy of her organization. Through resilience, a focus on purpose, and community engagement, she was able to lead the rebuilding of the organization, turning it into a successful entity that thrived on trust and innovation. Kimberly emphasizes the importance of understanding one's 'why', the value of relationships, and the neces...
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