Fidelis Leadership Podcast

Leslie Baker on Dealing With Workplace Conflict Do you dread facing difficult conversations at work? Struggle with setting boundaries? Feel like conflict is taking a toll on your peace of mind? You're not alone, and it doesn't have to be this way! Leslie Baker is a strategic Human Resources leader and an expert in workplace communications. She's written a book titled: "Script for Success: Turn Tough Talks Into Career Wins!" that will teach practical, actionable strategies to handle workplace conflict with confidence and clarity - without the stress or anxiety. In this episode, Leslie discusses the main lessons contained in her book and shares other insights on how to effectively conduct difficult conversations.

Leslie Baker is a strategic Human Resources leader and an expert in workplace communications. With over 20 years of leadership experience across healthcare, manufacturing, and nonprofit sectors, she brings a practical yet visionary approach to leadership development, talent strategy, and operational excellence. She's also the author of several books that offer superb lessons and insights on a variety of leadership and management topics, and in this episode she shares advice that can benefit leaders at every level.

Dr. Tasha Golden is a speaker, consultant, & internationally-recognized leader in the science of Creativity x Wellbeing. Named one of 2024's "Fierce 50" by Fierce Pharma for her innovative work integrating arts and healthcare, she has supported paradigm shifts in health and wellbeing—exemplified by leadership in "Arts on Prescription": a model of care that's reshaping how health is defined and created. Holding a PhD in Public Health, Dr. Golden's work is informed by her history as a singer/songwriter, founder of Project Uncaged (trauma-informed program for incarcerated youth), and developer of "How We Human" (a mental health training for creatives). Bridging research and action, Dr. Golden's unique frameworks help leaders grow their work and ignite positive change.

Vanessa Judelman is the President of Mosaic People Development, and for over 20 years, she has been helping clients to develop leaders who inspire great results. She is a speaker, facilitator, leadership consultant, and certified executive coach, and she's authored a book about leadership, 'Mastering Leadership—What It Takes To Lead In Today's Fast-Paced World. Vanessa has had the privilege of developing leaders in organizations like Campbells Soup, The United Nations, HelloFresh, SickKids, and the Bank of Montreal. Listen in as she shares valuable insights on leadership development!

Mitch Russo started his public life as the lead guitarist of a rock band called Absolutely Free. Since then, Mitch has been quite productive. In 1985, Mitch co-founded Timeslips Corp, with Neil Rice Ayer, which grew to become the largest time tracking software company in the world. In 1994, Timeslips Corp was sold to Sage and Mitch became the company's Chief Operating Officer. Mitch was nominated for Inc. Magazine's "Entrepreneur of the Year" on two separate occasions and Won "Best Entrepreneur" in 1989. Mitch joined longtime friend Chet Holmes as President, later to join forces with Tony Robbins and together created Business Breakthroughs, Int'l, a company serving thousands of businesses a year with coaching, consulting and training services. Mitch was the President and CEO. Mitch is the author of several books and now serves as the CEO of MindfulGuidance, LLC.