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Archives for October 2024

What’s Holding You Back?

October 24, 2024 by Andrea Heuston

Hannah Kain is the President and CEO of ALOM, a global supply chain, contract packaging, and fulfillment company. As a global supply chain executive, she has written business books and papers, taught graduate classes, and spoken at various business events. Hannah has extensive international management experience as well as membership and involvement in governmental agencies and business groups, including the National Association of Manufacturers, Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), and How Women Lead.

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • [4:13] Hannah Kain’s journey from Denmark to founding a supply chain company in Silicon Valley
  • [11:54] How Hannah’s Danish background influences her approach to entrepreneurship
  • [21:53] The evolving role of women in the supply chain industry and Hannah’s efforts to promote it
  • [24:42] Supporting women in leadership roles to boost company performance
  • [28:20] Hannah talks about her drive to empower women
  • [35:00] Advice to women leaders for uplifting their teams

In this episode...

Studies show that business financial performance increases when women are given leadership positions. Yet many industries, including the supply chain industry, are perpetually male-dominated. How can male support and organizational collaboration elevate female representation in these industries?

As a Danish immigrant with an innate drive to challenge the status quo and help women break into leadership roles, Hannah Kain advocates for involvement with industry networks and leadership associations that promote women’s voices and ideas. Organizations like the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council and other niche associations can advance women’s roles in their companies and industries. When men and women collaborate within these organizations, they can enhance company culture and results.

In today’s episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston sits down with Hannah Kain, the President and CEO of ALOM, to discuss empowering women in the supply chain industry. Hannah shares her Danish upbringing, advice for women leaders to encourage their teams, and how she champions women’s leadership.

Resources Mentioned in this episode:

  • Andrea Heuston on LinkedIn
  • Artitudes Design
  • Artitudes Women Owned Offer
  • Stronger on the Other Side: The Power to Choose by Andrea Heuston
  • Hannah Kain on LinkedIn
  • ALOM
  • Rise25
  • WBENC
  • National Association of Manufacturers
Quotable Moments:
  • “I felt I had an obligation to do the best with my life, be the best I could be, and really leverage opportunities.”
  • “You cannot have the roast be done two hours before the potatoes.”
  • “Nobody’s perfect; it’s not about being perfect; it’s about those strengths and putting them to work and really leveraging what you can bring to the party.”
  • “I learned something in my process. I’m learning something from everybody around me, including you.”
  • “It’s not that women are winning and men are losing… This is about collaboration.”
Action Steps:
  1. Cultivate a collaborative culture: Build environments that value team contributions and collective success. It’s effective because collaboration often leads to more innovative solutions, as emphasized by Hannah’s description of effective supply chain management.
  2. Embrace continuous learning: Never stop seeking knowledge and insights from those around you, as all individuals have valuable experiences to offer. Continuous learning keeps you relevant and adaptive in today’s fast-paced world.
  3. Lead without regrets: Draw inspiration from personal history to fuel your leadership drive; use your own narrative to foster a sense of purpose. This approach ensures a strong focus on what’s truly important in both professional and personal realms.
  4. Empower underrepresented groups: Actively work towards increasing diversity and representation within your field, as diversity in leadership has been proven to drive better financial results. It also reinforces the importance of inclusivity, which is a cornerstone of progressive leadership.
  5. Align vision with action: Regularly check team alignment with organizational goals and ensure that team members’ personal objectives support the company’s direction. This alignment prevents miscommunication and maximizes resources towards achieving collective milestones.

Sponsor for this episode…​

This episode is brought to you by Artitudes Design by Andrea Heuston. Artitudes Design is an award-winning creative agency that has been creating visual communication for Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years. They have worked with notable companies such as Microsoft, Starbucks, Expedia, and have also served startups and nonprofit organizations.

They specialize in connecting speakers with audiences by creating visual value with presentations and through the creation of motion graphics, video, and content.

To learn more about Artitudes Design, visit their website today. Checkout their portfolio to see their previous projects, and contact them today to find out how they can help you bring your business a cut above the rest.

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: ALOM, Andrea Heuston, Artitudes Design, Hannah Kain, Lead Like a Woman Show, Lead Like a Woman SpeakHer

Don’t Tell Me I Can’t

October 10, 2024 by Andrea Heuston

Sandra James is the Founder and CEO of Private Eyes, which creates safe workplaces through high-quality background checks. She is also the bestselling author of Don’t Tell Me I Can’t, a memoir recounting her journey from growing up on a farm and battling substance abuse to becoming an entrepreneur. As an advocate for entrepreneurship, Sandra served on the board and is a member of the leadership forum for the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). She also serves on the board of WBEC-West.  

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • [3:25] Sandra James’ entrepreneurial path to founding Private Eyes
  • [7:57] Sandra talks about the growth of Private Eyes
  • [13:38] How growing up on a farm shaped Sandra’s work ethic
  • [18:38] Hitting rock bottom and becoming sober
  • [21:53] Sandra shares how her first husband stole her business idea
  • [24:50] The impact of WBENC and Vistage on Sandra’s career

In this episode...

Growing up disadvantaged can make achieving career fulfillment and growth feel like an illusion, especially if you grew up during a time when women couldn’t obtain a business loan without a man’s co-signature. Learn how a farm girl turned entrepreneur overcame incredible odds to reach the pinnacle of her career.

Sandra James grew up working on her family’s farm and slept in a closet in a two-bedroom house with eight siblings. Rather than become complacent with her situation, Sandra altered her perspective and leveraged her childhood-acquired work ethic to become an entrepreneur. Along the way, she struggled with substance abuse and navigated a tumultuous relationship when her first husband stole her business idea. Despite these obstacles, Sandra maintains that resilience, persistence, and optimism are crucial in overcoming hardships.

In today’s episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show, Andrea Heuston welcomes Sandra James, the Founder and CEO of Private Eyes and the author of Don’t Tell Me I Can’t, to talk about her journey from farm girl to CEO. Sandra delves into her early entrepreneurial endeavors, why she joined WBENC and Vistage, and her decision to become sober.

Resources Mentioned in this episode:

  • Andrea Heuston on LinkedIn
  • Andrea Heuston’s email: andrea@leadlikeawoman.biz
  • Artitudes Design
  • Stronger on the Other Side: The Power to Choose by Andrea Heuston
  • Sandra James: Website | LinkedIn
  • Private Eyes
  • Don’t Tell Me I Can’t: The Journey From Farm Girl to CEO by Sandra James
  • WBENC
  • Vistage
Quotable Moments:
  • “The magic happens when we really get accountable for whatever we’re doing. The universe just opens things up for good.”
  • “It’s our job as entrepreneurs and owners to ensure that our employees and team are being taken care of.”
  • “If you do hard things now, life will be easy. And if you do easy things now, life will be hard.”
  • “My superpower is the ability to stay optimistic despite whatever is happening around me.”
  • “The right people have come into my life that wanted to be an advocate or wanted me to win.”
Action Steps:
  1. Embrace resilience and persistence: Developing resilience and persistence is crucial for overcoming obstacles and achieving long-term success.
  2. Leverage mentorship and networking: Engage with mentorship programs and networking opportunities, as they can provide valuable insights and support.
  3. Cultivate financial literacy: Understanding financial fundamentals is essential for business success, as it helps make informed decisions and manage challenges.
  4. Focus on personal development: Prioritizing personal growth and self-improvement can lead to better decision-making and leadership skills.
  5. Practice optimism and positivity: Maintaining a positive outlook can foster innovation and inspire teams to overcome difficulties.

Sponsor for this episode…​

This episode is brought to you by Artitudes Design by Andrea Heuston. Artitudes Design is an award-winning creative agency that has been creating visual communication for Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years. They have worked with notable companies such as Microsoft, Starbucks, Expedia, and have also served startups and nonprofit organizations.

They specialize in connecting speakers with audiences by creating visual value with presentations and through the creation of motion graphics, video, and content.

To learn more about Artitudes Design, visit their website today. Checkout their portfolio to see their previous projects, and contact them today to find out how they can help you bring your business a cut above the rest.

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: Andrea Heuston, Artitudes Design, Lead Like a Woman Show, Lead Like a Woman SpeakHer, Private Eyes, Sandra James

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