Life in the Leadership Lane

5 Min. Video Real featuring highlights from season one on Life in the Leadership Lane. It's more than a podcast! 

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with my mom, Marty Thornton, Shawnee Bowl Proprietor, and Hall of Famer!

• Where did mom grow up and what led her to the bowling business.
• When did mom “find her lane” as a bowling proprietor?
• Who are some people that have mentored mom on her bowling journey?
• What has mom enjoyed most about leadership in the bowing center.
• What is some challenges mom has faced as a bowling proprietor?
• What is some practices mom uses in her everyday leadership?
• What advice does mom share with others for success?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a few more questions.

Interview resources:

Quote: It’s not the product, it’s the finished product.” -Marty Thornton

Visit Shawnee Bowl https://shawneebowl.com/

Find Bruce’s Book “Find Your Lane” https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Lane-Change-Career/dp/0692865632

Find Bruce Waller’s Leadership Journal “Milemarkers”  https://www.amazon.com/MILEMARKERS-Year-Journey-Bruce-Waller/dp/0578496941

Do you need relocation support for your next household goods or commercial move? Visit Armstrong Relocation https://www.armstrongrelocation.com/

Visit www.brucewaller.com for more information on Life in the Leadership Lane podcast and more!

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with LaToya Whatley, Vice President of Human Resources & Training at Sinelli Concepts International.

• How did LaToya get started in her career? What led her to the world of HR Training and Development?
• When did LaToya “find her lane” in her career?
• Who mentored LaToya on her journey?
• How has LaToya shifted in leadership during the 2020 pandemic?
• Why is it important to train our employees and continue to skill up?
• How does LaToya approach goal setting?
• What is a practice LaToya uses in her everyday leadership?
• What advice does LaToya share with others for success?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a few more questions.

Interview resources:

Connect with LaToya on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoya-whatley-78360a13a/

Visit Sinelli Concepts here https://www.sinelliconcepts.com/

Find Bruce’s Book “Find Your Lane” https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Lane-Change-Career/dp/0692865632

Find Bruce Waller’s Leadership Journal “Milemarkers”  https://www.amazon.com/MILEMARKERS-Year-Journey-Bruce-Waller/dp/0578496941

Do you need relocation support for your next household goods or commercial move? Visit Armstrong Relocation https://www.armstrongrelocation.com/

Visit www.brucewaller.com for more information on Life in the Leadership Lane podcast and more!

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Leslie Mensching, Vice President of Human Resources at Transplace, and Board Member for Assistance Center of Collin County.

• How did Leslie get started in her career? What led her to the world of HR?
• When did Leslie “find her lane” in her career?
• Who mentored Leslie on her journey?
• How has Leslie shifted in her leadership during the pandemic?
• What are some strategies people can use to skill up and develop in the workplace?
• Who is Assistance Center of Collin County?
• What is some practices Leslie uses in her everyday leadership?
• What advice does Leslie share with others for success?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a few more questions.

Interview resources:

Connect with Leslie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-mensching-phr-605b66/

Visit Transplace here https://www.transplace.com/

Learn more about how Assistance Center of Collin County https://assistancecenter.org/ or call 972-422-1125 to learn more about how you can help.

Find Bruce’s Book “Find Your Lane” https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Lane-Change-Career/dp/0692865632

Find Bruce Waller’s Leadership Journal “Milemarkers”  https://www.amazon.com/MILEMARKERS-Year-Journey-Bruce-Waller/dp/0578496941

Do you need relocation support for your next household goods or commercial move? Visit Armstrong Relocation https://www.armstrongrelocation.com/

Visit www.brucewaller.com for more information on Life in the Leadership Lane podcast and more!

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Leslie Mensching, Vice President of Human Resources at Transplace, and Board Member for Assistance Center of Collin County.

• How did Leslie get started in her career? What led her to the world of HR?
• When did Leslie “find her lane” in her career?
• Who mentored Leslie on her journey?
• How has Leslie shifted in her leadership during the pandemic?
• What are some strategies people can use to skill up and develop in the workplace?
• Who is Assistance Center of Collin County?
• What is some practices Leslie uses in her everyday leadership?
• What advice does Leslie share with others for success?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a few more questions.

Interview resources:

Connect with Leslie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-mensching-phr-605b66/

Visit Transplace here https://www.transplace.com/

Learn more about how Assistance Center of Collin County https://assistancecenter.org/ or call 972-422-1125 to learn more about how you can help.

Find Bruce’s Book “Find Your Lane” https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Lane-Change-Career/dp/0692865632

Find Bruce Waller’s Leadership Journal “Milemarkers”  https://www.amazon.com/MILEMARKERS-Year-Journey-Bruce-Waller/dp/0578496941

Do you need relocation support for your next household goods or commercial move? Visit Armstrong Relocation https://www.armstrongrelocation.com/

Visit www.brucewaller.com for more information on Life in the Leadership Lane podcast and more!

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Melissa Carrillo, PHR, SHRM-SCP, Chief Human Resources Officer, El Paso County Texas SHRM Assistant State Director CLA, President for NAMI (Natl Alliance on Mental Illness)

• How did Melissa get started in her career? What led her to a career in leadership serving HR?
• When did Melissa “find her lane” in her career?
• Who mentored Melissa on her journey?
• How has Melissa changed in her leadership during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic?
• What does Melissa’s leadership development program look like at El Paso County?
• What is NAMI?
• Why is mental health awareness in the workplace so important?
• What can we do to recognize and help others with mental health challenges?
• What is some practices Melissa uses in her everyday leadership?
• What advice does Melissa share with others for success?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a few more questions.

Interview resources:

Connect with Melissa Carrillo on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-m-carrillo-phr-shrm-cp-30001199/

Visit El Paso County https://www.epcounty.com/

Learn more about NAMI (Natl Alliance on Mental Illness https://namiep.org/

Visit Texas SHRM  https://www.texasshrm.org/

Find Bruce’s Book “Find Your Lane” https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Lane-Change-Career/dp/0692865632

Find Bruce Waller’s Leadership Journal “Milemarkers”  https://www.amazon.com/MILEMARKERS-Year-Journey-Bruce-Waller/dp/0578496941

Do you need relocation support for your next household goods or commercial move? Visit Armstrong Relocation https://www.armstrongrelocation.com/

Visit www.brucewaller.com for more information on Life in the Leadership Lane podcast and more!

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Christie Linebarger, Talent Acquisition Manager, Match Group…

· How did Christie get started in her career? What led her to HR and Talent Acquisition?

· When did Christie “find her lane” in her career?

· Who mentored Christie on her journey?

· How has recruiting changed during the 2020 COVID19 pandemic?

· What are some strategies candidates can use today to get in better position for their next job?

· What are some practices Christie uses in her everyday leadership?

· What advice does Christie share with others for success?

· …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a few more questions.

Interview resources:

Connect with Christie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christielinebarger/

Learn more about Match Group https://www.mtch.com/

Book Recommendation “The Art of Gathering” https://www.amazon.com/Art-Gathering-How-Meet-Matters/dp/1594634939/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkuP9BRCkARIsAKGLE8W9yxySIJs3rw7kLriJVc7oJsuTYbIPUeH3B40BcsNYluwYWb6bYhIaAsJ5EALw_wcB&hvadid=282657399573&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9027296&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11550355184933085489&hvtargid=kwd-506885083577&hydadcr=22565_10355049&keywords=book+the+art+of+gathering&qid=1605962458&sr=8-3&tag=googhydr-20

Book Recommendation “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years” https://www.amazon.com/Million-Miles-Thousand-Years-Learned-ebook/dp/B000XPPW50/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkuP9BRCkARIsAKGLE8WfG241yhbITX50d2Xv8pSm8IopEOZefGskXkkjQB1C4sIPsOktlPEaAtowEALw_wcB&hvadid=241656687503&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9027296&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7563630467352717500&hvtargid=kwd-20407524671&hydadcr=8296_10376202&keywords=a+million+miles+in+a+thousand+years&qid=1605962638&sr=8-1&tag=googhydr-20

Find Bruce’s Book “Find Your Lane” https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Lane-Change-Career/dp/0692865632

Find Bruce Waller’s Leadership Journal “Milemarkers”  https://www.amazon.com/MILEMARKERS-Year-Journey-Bruce-Waller/dp/0578496941

Do you need relocation support for your next household goods or commercial move? Visit Armstrong Relocation https://www.armstrongrelocation.com/

Visit www.brucewaller.com for more information on Life in the Leadership Lane podcast and more!

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Janet Hanofee, SPHR, Chief Human Resource Officer, SOS International…

• How did Janet get started in her career? What led her to the world of HR?
• When did Janet “find her lane” in her career?
• Who mentored Janet on her journey?
• How has Janet shifted in her leadership during the pandemic?
• What is some practices Janet uses in her everyday leadership?
• What advice does Janet share with others for success?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a few more questions.

Interview resources:

Connect with Janet on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-hanofee-sphr-4513112/

Learn more about SOS International https://www.sosi.com/

Visit Janet’s website to see her artwork https://www.janethanofee.com/

Learn more about Artists for Conservation https://www.artistsforconservation.org/

What does Janet listen to? https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blinkist-15min-book-insights/id568839295

Find Bruce’s Book “Find Your Lane” https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Lane-Change-Career/dp/0692865632

Find Bruce Waller’s Leadership Journal “Milemarkers”  https://www.amazon.com/MILEMARKERS-Year-Journey-Bruce-Waller/dp/0578496941

Do you need relocation support for your next household goods or commercial move? Visit Armstrong Relocation https://www.armstrongrelocation.com/

Visit www.brucewaller.com for more information on Life in the Leadership Lane podcast and more!

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with Melanie Shaffer, CEO Talent Suite and Board Member for Company Culture Consortium…

• How did Melanie get started in her career? What led her to leading her start her own company?
• When did Melanie “find her lane” in her career?
• Who mentored Melanie on her journey?
• How has Melanie shifted in her leadership during the pandemic?
• How can organizations optimize talent?
• What is predictive index?
• What core values energize Melanie?
• What is Company Culture Consortium of Dallas?
• What is some practices Melanie uses in her everyday leadership?
• What advice does Melanie share with others for success?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a few more questions.

Interview resources:

Connect with Melanie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanieshafferts/

Learn more about Talent Suite https://talentsuitellc.com/

Visit Company Culture Consortium of Dallas  https://www.companycultureconsortium.com/

Visit Leadership Dallas https://www.dallaschamber.org/leadership-programs/leadership-dallas/

Find Bruce’s Book “Find Your Lane” https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Lane-Change-Career/dp/0692865632

Find Bruce Waller’s Leadership Journal “Milemarkers”  https://www.amazon.com/MILEMARKERS-Year-Journey-Bruce-Waller/dp/0578496941

Do you need relocation support for your next household goods or commercial move? Visit Armstrong Relocation https://www.armstrongrelocation.com/

Visit www.brucewaller.com for more information on Life in the Leadership Lane podcast and more!

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane!

This week, I am talking with LaTonya McElroy, SPHR, SHRM-CP, MBA VP Human Resources, BCS Data Center Operations, Texas SHRM Board Member Core Leadership Area (CLA) Director Certification

• How did LaTonya get started in her career? What led her to the world of HR?
• When did LaTonya “find her lane” in her career?
• Who mentored LaTonya on her journey?
• How has LaTonya shifted in her leadership during the pandemic?
• What is the value of an HR Certification in your career?
• What are the 3 C’s of Certification?
• Why is volunteer leadership so important to LaTonya?
• What is some practices LaTonya uses in her every day leadership?
• What advice does LaTonya share with others for success?
• …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a few more questions.

Interview resources:

Connect with LaTonya on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/latonyamcelroyphr/

Learn more about BCS Data Center Operations https://bcsdatacenteroperations.com/

Visit Texas SHRM https://texasshrm.org/

View our 3 C’s of Certification Video https://youtu.be/jIFynOl3Dx0

What’s LaTonya reading? https://www.amazon.com/Caste-Origins-Discontents-Isabel-Wilkerson/dp/0593230256

Find Bruce’s Book “Find Your Lane” https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-Lane-Change-Career/dp/0692865632

Find Bruce Waller’s Leadership Journal “Milemarkers”  https://www.amazon.com/MILEMARKERS-Year-Journey-Bruce-Waller/dp/0578496941

Do you need relocation support for your next household goods or commercial move? Visit Armstrong Relocation https://www.armstrongrelocation.com/

Visit www.brucewaller.com for more information on Life in the Leadership Lane podcast and more!