EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 43 MIN
Leading Teams and Kids: The Motherhood Advantage
from MOMents Omnimedia · host MOMents Omnimedia - Working Moms | Work Life Balance
What if the skills you're developing as a mother are actually making you a more powerful leader at work, even when it doesn't feel that way?Sally Emery, a 25-year veteran of the magazine industry, joins Madge Booth to challenge everything you think you know about female leadership and to reveal how motherhood quietly builds some of the most valuable leadership skills in any workplace.In thisworkingmomleadership #femaleleadership #motherhoodadvantage #workingmom #leadershipskills #workingmother #momleadersprovingThe core leadership philosophy that builds loyalty, trust, and team performanceWhat getting fired from her first job taught Sally about handling mistakes with graceWhy "people over process" isn't just a nice idea, it's the most effective leadership strategyHow motherhood specifically shaped her patience, empathy, and perspective as a leaderWhat she's learning from younger employees (and why the best leaders always remain students)The one thing she tells every aspiring leader: "Don't look for problems that aren't there"This episode is for every working mom who leads, or wants to lead, with authenticity.⏱️ CHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction: Challenging Editor Stereotypes & Authentic Leadership3:04 The Joys of Leading Teams of Women4:50 Debunking the Myth: Women Supporting Women6:26 Lessons from Getting Fired7:59 Sally's Core Leadership Philosophy: Loyalty, Consistency, Trust & Perspective9:37 People vs. Process: When Process Becomes Bigger Than PeopleHow Motherhood Shaped Sally's Leadership StyleAdvice for Aspiring LeadersLeading Younger Generations: Mentorship & Mutual LearningFinal Five: What Sally Would Do Differently🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST:Sally Emery is a 25-year veteran of the South African magazine industry, known for building high-performing, loyal teams through empathetic, authentic leadership.🎧 ABOUT THE MOMENTS PODCAST:The MOMents Podcast is for ambitious working moms building a life that works for both family AND career. Hosted by Madge Booth, without the filters.Follow The MOMents Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moments_omnimedia/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moments_omnimedia?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572218987263&locale=mt_MT# LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moments-omnimedia Website: https://www.momentsmedia.co.za/ Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon Podcasts#AuthenticLeadership #LeadershipForWomen #WorkingMoms #EmpathyInLeadership #WomenInMedia #MOMentsPodcast #SallyEmery #FemaleLeaders #InclusiveWorkplace #ModernMotherhood #CareerAndKids #MomBoss #LeadershipTips #MotherhoodUnfiltered #MentorshipMatters #workingmomleadership #femaleleadership #motherhoodadvantage #workingmom #leadershipskills #workingmother #momleader
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What if the skills you're developing as a mother are actually making you a more powerful leader at work, even when it doesn't feel that way?Sally Emery, a 25-year veteran of the magazine industry, joins Madge Booth to challenge everything you think you know about female leadership and to reveal how motherhood quietly builds some of the most valuable leadership skills in any workplace.In thisworkingmomleadership #femaleleadership #motherhoodadvantage #workingmom #leadershipskills #workingmother #momleadersprovingThe core leadership philosophy that builds loyalty, trust, and team performanceWhat getting fired from her first job taught Sally about handling mistakes with graceWhy "people over process" isn't just a nice idea, it's the most effective leadership strategyHow motherhood specifically shaped her patience, empathy, and perspective as a leaderWhat she's learning from younger employees (and why the best leaders always remain students)The one thing she tells every aspiring leader: "Don't look for problems that aren't there"This episode is for every working mom who leads, or wants to lead, with authenticity.⏱️ CHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction: Challenging Editor Stereotypes & Authentic Leadership3:04 The Joys of Leading Teams of Women4:50 Debunking the Myth: Women Supporting Women6:26 Lessons from Getting Fired7:59 Sally's Core Leadership Philosophy: Loyalty, Consistency, Trust & Perspective9:37 People vs. Process: When Process Becomes Bigger Than PeopleHow Motherhood Shaped Sally's Leadership StyleAdvice for Aspiring LeadersLeading Younger Generations: Mentorship & Mutual LearningFinal Five: What Sally Would Do Differently🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST:Sally Emery is a 25-year veteran of the South African magazine industry, known for building high-performing, loyal teams through empathetic, authentic leadership.🎧 ABOUT THE MOMENTS PODCAST:The MOMents Podcast is for ambitious working moms building a life that works for both family AND career. Hosted by Madge Booth, without the filters.Follow The MOMents Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moments_omnimedia/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moments_omnimedia?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572218987263&locale=mt_MT# LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moments-omnimedia Website: https://www.momentsmedia.co.za/ Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon Podcasts#AuthenticLeadership #LeadershipForWomen #WorkingMoms #EmpathyInLeadership #WomenInMedia #MOMentsPodcast #SallyEmery #FemaleLeaders #InclusiveWorkplace #ModernMotherhood #CareerAndKids #MomBoss #LeadershipTips #MotherhoodUnfiltered #MentorshipMatters #workingmomleadership #femaleleadership #motherhoodadvantage #workingmom #leadershipskills #workingmother #momleader
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