This week, we’re exploring two sides of leadership growth: the quiet inner readiness and the courage to step beyond safety. In our Breakdown of Dr. Ashley Elgin Barnes' episode, we examine how service, stillness, and true mentorship shape authentic leadership without chasing titles. Then, in MaryAnn's conversation with Lindsey Garner, CEO of Communities In Schools of Greater Tarrant County, we see what happens when a leader stops playing it safe and moves boldly, transforming vision into a capital campaign, a new facility, and renewed purpose. Together, these episodes offer a grounded path from reflection to decisive action.
The Breakdown: Dr. Ashley Elgin Barnes
A reflective look at what it really means to be "ready" for leadership, this Breakdown episode explores how Dr. Ashley Elgin Barnes stepped into leadership through service, stillness, and staying rooted in who she is. We unpack why true mentorship asks for vulnerability, how chasing growth can block it, and the subtle signals that tell you your influence may belong somewhere different than a corner office. If you've ever questioned your path or felt behind, this conversation offers calm clarity and a more grounded way forward.
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From Fear to Bold Vision: Lindsey Garner on True Leadership Development
Lindsey Garner, CEO of Communities In Schools of Greater Tarrant County, shares how confronting the pull to play it safe unlocked bolder action, from launching a capital campaign to opening a new facility and reshaping her vision for the team. This episode is a candid exploration of leading with courage, reflection, and community rather than perfection. It’s a practical invitation to keep showing up with humility and to move from careful to courageous in the moments that matter.
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