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Lead Into It
Sara Greco
74 episodes
2 weeks ago
In this special Veterans Day episode, we explore the connection between courage and leadership beyond the battlefield. From stories of service to lessons in resilience and integrity, this conversation is a reminder that true leadership starts with the courage to serve others first. Whether you’re a veteran, a leader, or someone striving to lead with more purpose, this episode will leave you reflecting on what it really means to lead with courage, heart and honor. ______________ Want to learn ...
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In this special Veterans Day episode, we explore the connection between courage and leadership beyond the battlefield. From stories of service to lessons in resilience and integrity, this conversation is a reminder that true leadership starts with the courage to serve others first. Whether you’re a veteran, a leader, or someone striving to lead with more purpose, this episode will leave you reflecting on what it really means to lead with courage, heart and honor. ______________ Want to learn ...
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Episodes (20/74)
Lead Into It
62. Veterans Day Special: Courage and Leadership
In this special Veterans Day episode, we explore the connection between courage and leadership beyond the battlefield. From stories of service to lessons in resilience and integrity, this conversation is a reminder that true leadership starts with the courage to serve others first. Whether you’re a veteran, a leader, or someone striving to lead with more purpose, this episode will leave you reflecting on what it really means to lead with courage, heart and honor. ______________ Want to learn ...
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2 weeks ago
12 minutes

Lead Into It
61. Leadership Meets Flexibility with Whitney Munro
When leadership meets flexibility, real impact happens. In this episode, Sara sits down with Whitney Munro, Founder and CEO of FLEX Partners, a mission-driven consulting firm that’s reimagining how nonprofits get the strategic support they need. Whitney shares her journey from corporate PR to building FLEX Partners. A business with a model rooted in flexibility, purpose, and impact. Tune in for a powerful conversation on leadership, adaptability, and creating meaningful change in the no...
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3 weeks ago
55 minutes

Lead Into It
60. Ask Sara: Leading Through Challenges, Promotions, and Emotions
I’ve hit 60 episodes of the Lead Into It podcast! 🎉 For this milestone episode, I’m doing something new: my very first Q&A. You sent in your leadership questions, and I’m diving into them all. In this episode, we’re talking about: Leading during tough times (like government shutdowns)Knowing when to say no to a promotionBuilding trust and training new team membersNavigating leadership challenges with experienced teamsShowing emotions authentically as a leaderI’m answering your questions ...
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4 weeks ago
23 minutes

Lead Into It
59. Redefining Leadership with Brooke Brzozowske
In this episode of Lead Into It, I’m joined by Brooke Brzozowske, a former federal government communications professional who spent nearly two decades advising leaders at the highest levels of the military and is now a full-time executive and leadership coach. Brooke was one of my very first podcast guests five years ago, and she’s someone who also inspired me go on the journey to become a coach. Since then, her journey has been all about alignment, courage, and redefining what leadership loo...
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1 month ago
51 minutes

Lead Into It
58. The Power of Storytelling with Karen Eber
In this episode, Sara sits down with Karen Eber, award-winning author of The Perfect Story, keynote and TED speaker, and international consultant, to explore the transformative power of storytelling in leadership and communication. Karen shares how stories can build trust, inspire teams, and make messages truly memorable — all backed by the fascinating neuroscience behind why stories work. Whether you’re leading a team, giving a presentation, or just want to communicate more effectively...
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1 month ago
55 minutes

Lead Into It
57. The Failure Files: The Email
It started with a simple email. And ended with a very humbling lesson learned. In the first episode of The Failure Files, I’m opening up about a mistake I made early in my career — what it taught me about empathy, accountability, and the power of a single question. This is the story of The Email — the one that changed how I lead. Let’s keep the conversation going—connect with me on Instagram and LinkedIn, subscribe to my Sunday newsletter, or reach out at sara@leadintoitco. Excited to...
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1 month ago
23 minutes

Lead Into It
56. Diving Deep: Empowering Volunteers and Protecting Sea Turtles with Tabitha Siegfried
In this episode of Lead Into It, Sara sits down with Tabitha Siegfried, the Sea Turtle Stranding Coordinator at the Gulfarium CARE Center. From growing up in landlocked Missouri to becoming a passionate advocate for marine life on the Gulf Coast, Tabby’s journey is a story of purpose, resilience, and leadership. Together, we explore: How Tabby leads and inspires a team of dedicated volunteersThe challenges and rewards of sea turtle rehabilitationWhy sea turtles are essential to healthy ocean ...
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1 month ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Lead Into It
55. Science Meets Leadership: Navigating the Unknown with Diane Fraser
This week on Lead Into It, I’m excited to share my conversation with Diane Fraser, the amazing director of the Emerald Coast Science Center right here in Fort Walton Beach. Diane’s journey is such a cool one—she started out as a forensic scientist and eventually stepped into leading a community science center, turning it into a vibrant hub of learning and discovery. In our conversation, she opens up about what it took to navigate financial challenges, survive a pandemic, and keep creating inn...
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2 months ago
56 minutes

Lead Into It
54. What Leadership Taught Me: Trust, Rest and Grace
✨ Leadership shows up in the big calls and the small details. ✨ Rest isn’t weakness—it’s leadership fuel. ✨ Grace goes further than perfection. Hi, and welcome back! I’m kicking off this new season of Lead Into It with a solo episode straight from my own leadership journey. Over the summer, I had the chance to step in and lead a public affairs team during an Air Force exercise. It was high-pressure, unpredictable, and honestly, one of the best learning experiences I’ve had in a while. In th...
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2 months ago
8 minutes

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53. Season Wrap-Up: On Commitment and Community
It’s the end of the season, and in this finale episode, I’m reflecting on what I’ve learned from the incredible leaders who joined me. We’re talking about the ripple effect of leadership, why commitment matters more than motivation, and the reminder that no one should lead alone. If you’ve ever wondered how your words as a leader echo beyond the workplace — or felt the weight of trying to get it all right — this one’s for you. Tune in for a heartfelt wrap-up and a few of my favorite takeaways...
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5 months ago
24 minutes

Lead Into It
52. No Clichés, Just Courage with Mike Minihan (Part 2 of 2)
What does real leadership look like when no one’s watching? In this episode, retired General Mike Minahan gets honest about the messy, meaningful, and deeply human side of command. He shares the story behind his now-viral decision to schedule a mental health appointment as a four-star general—something he thought was just leading by example but turned out to be life-changing for himself and countless others. Years later, he’s still hearing from people who were inspired to finally ask for help...
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6 months ago
44 minutes

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51. Ownership, Leadership and Attitude with Mike Minihan (Part 1 of 2)
What makes a leader worth following? In this episode, retired General Mike Minihan, former commander of Air Mobility Command, shares the leadership philosophy that shaped his 35-year Air Force career, centered on "OLA": Ownership, Leadership, and Attitude. From his early days as a lieutenant to leading 110,000 airmen, General Minihan returns to one powerful truth: credibility starts with doing your job—and doing it well. He also reflects on the 2023 memo that made headlines, how it shaped pe...
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6 months ago
50 minutes

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50. Owning the Room with Lydia Fenet
What does it take to command a room, bounce back from failure, and lead with true authenticity? In this episode, I sit down with Lydia Fenet—renowned auctioneer, bestselling author, and founder of her own agency—whose decades at Christie’s taught her powerful lessons in confidence, leadership, and owning your voice. Lydia shares what she learned from auctioning without a mic, why humor is one of her secret weapons, and how she balances bold career moves with meaningful moments at home. We als...
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6 months ago
1 hour

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49. The Power of Debriefing with Robert "Cujo" Teschner
What if the key to transforming your team’s performance wasn’t hiding in another leadership book—but came straight from the lessons learned in the cockpit of a fighter jet? In this episode, I’m joined by Robert “Cujo” Teschner—former Air Force fighter pilot, leadership expert, and author of Debrief to Win. Cujo brings the heat (and the heart) in a conversation that challenges how we think about accountability, feedback, and real team growth. We dig into why debriefing—the military kind—isn’t ...
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6 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

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48: Leading from the Inside Out: Mindset Coaching with Margaret "MJ" Jennings
Ever wonder why some leadership situations hit you harder than they should? Or why feedback sometimes feels way bigger than it is? It might be your mindset foundation — and it could be ready for a reset. In today’s episode, mindset coach Margaret "MJ" Jennings joins me to talk about the mental side of leadership — the 95% we don’t always see but definitely feel. We dig into how old patterns show up in your leadership, how to shift your mindset, and why what you model matters even more than wh...
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7 months ago
44 minutes

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47. Fueling Leadership Through Empowerment with Maj Gen Dan Tulley
In this powerful episode of Lead Into It, I sit down with Maj Gen Dan Tulley, Director of Operations at U.S. Transportation Command—and someone I had the honor of serving with over a decade ago. We trace his leadership journey from his ROTC days at Duke University to commanding at a global scale, uncovering the real-world lessons that shaped his leadership style. Tulley opens up about a pivotal in-flight moment that cemented his trust in training, the decisions he faced as tensions with...
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7 months ago
57 minutes

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46. Cultivating Curiosity as a Leader with Thomas Greek
Thomas Greek's leadership journey reads like a field guide for anyone who's ever struggled with the transition from boss to true leader. From his early days as a self-described "bossy boss" pointing at his metaphorical sheriff's badge, to becoming the youngest executive in his organization's history, Thomas reveals the pivotal moments that transformed his approach to leading others. The conversation turns on a single question from a mentor who asked him, "Do you think your team likes working...
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7 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes

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45: From Colonel to Cacao: A Leadership Journey with Maria Carl
What do you get when a 23-year Air Force Colonel trades her uniform for a machete and cacao seedlings? Meet Maria Carl, who went from leading global military teams to running a thriving Hawaiian chocolate farm. Ten years ago, she and her husband bought a wild 10-acre plot on Oahu. What started as a dream home project turned into 21 Degrees Estate – an award-winning cacao farm known for world-class chocolate and an incredible sense of community. Maria’s story is all about reinvention. She took...
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7 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

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44. And We’re Back: Leadership, Growth & Authenticity
Welcome back to Lead Into It! After three years of military orders, a coaching certification, and personal growth, I’m back with fresh insights on leadership. Since our last episode, I’ve led teams big and small, moved from Charleston to Florida’s Panhandle, and had a huge realization: the best leadership happens when we stop trying to fit a mold and just show up as ourselves. Through coaching, I’ve learned to listen differently, create space for others, and lean into authenticity—because tha...
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7 months ago
20 minutes

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43. Bringing People Together with Kathy Knichel
This week's episode is with Kathy Knichel, someone I met while on my military orders who has a wealth of leadership experience from her time leading the protocol program at Charleston Air Force Base. I loved talking with her from the first moment I met her and knew I had to have her on the show. During our conversation for this episode, we talked about how she started her career and built and led teams, but the theme that came throughout our conversation was how she brought people...
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3 years ago
55 minutes

Lead Into It
In this special Veterans Day episode, we explore the connection between courage and leadership beyond the battlefield. From stories of service to lessons in resilience and integrity, this conversation is a reminder that true leadership starts with the courage to serve others first. Whether you’re a veteran, a leader, or someone striving to lead with more purpose, this episode will leave you reflecting on what it really means to lead with courage, heart and honor. ______________ Want to learn ...