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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 34 MIN

Leadership Beyond the Title

from Pieces of a Woman

Summary:You don't need a title to be a leader. You are already leading something: your family, your team, or your own life. In this episode, we get into one of the topics closest to both of us: leadership. What it looks like when it's done well, what it looks like when it isn't, and everything in between. We talk about the leaders who shaped us, the hardest decisions we've had to make, what it means to lead with character instead of ego, and why the world needs more women willing to step up. If you've ever wondered whether leadership is for you (or if you've been sitting on the sideline waiting for permission), this one is for you.Key Takeaways:00:00 Welcome back, two PSAs: what to do if you get a flat tire on I-15 in Utah, and nine weeks of shingles later, DeAnna shares what she wishes she had known sooner07:42 The leaders who shaped us: Philip Grant, the yelling boss, and what watching both taught us about who we never wanted to become11:03 What drives how we lead today: authenticity, servant leadership, learning from loss, and seeing your people as human beings first15:28 How losing Taylor changed the way Cristie leads: and why real leadership means knowing that everyone on your team is carrying something19:49 The hardest decisions we've ever had to make as leaders: and why doing the right thing is rarely the easy thing28:54 The most important leadership skill right now: connecting over managing, dropping the ego, and leading alongside your people instead of above them31:00 What we would tell every woman considering a leadership role: never play small, never compromise your character, and know that the world needs you in that seatResources Mentioned in This Episode:The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Not All Friendships are Meant to LastWhat’s the Dream You Never Chased?Brené Brown Simon Sinek DeAnna Robbins | Elevated Edge CoachingAre video podcasts more your style? Subscribe to our YouTube channel!We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message on Instagram or Facebook.Do you want your next vacation to be in luxury? Book your exclusive retreat here.Thanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the Podcast:If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite podcast app.Leave Us an Apple Podcast Review:Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

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Summary:You don't need a title to be a leader. You are already leading something: your family, your team, or your own life. In this episode, we get into one of the topics closest to both of us: leadership. What it looks like when it's done well,...

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