In this episode Dr. Jodi and guest, Dr. Elizabeth Lockhart, invite you to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month by attending (in-person or virtually) her Breast Cancer Awareness Walk that will take place on Oct. 17, 2026 @ 8:30 on Chicago's West Side.

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In this episode Dr. Jodi says this: Don’t be stingy with your praise when someone has done something noteworthy. When you see it say it. She shares a quote from the late Dale Carnegie that simply says: "Be hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise". Dr. Jodi reminds listeners that praise cost nothing but to your employees it can mean everything!

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In this episode Dr. Jodi uses a gardening metaphor to explain how culture must be cultivated. She reminds she-suites that whatever you water will grow—and whatever you ignore will grow, too. That includes the weeds! Negativity, gossip, favoritism, mistrust—leave them unattended long enough, and they can take over the garden.
Dr. Jodi reminds leaders that great culture doesn't just happen. It must be cultivated. Planted intentionally. Watered consistently. Leaders must pull the weeds quickly. And never forget—what you cultivate today becomes the culture people experience tomorrow.

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The next time you’re dreading the "difficult conversation", remember: The conversation may be uncomfortable for 15 minutes but avoiding it can make you uncomfortable for 15 months. In this episode Dr. Jodi shares a post from leadership coach Mike Leber titled “16 Phrases Strong Leaders Use in Tough Conversations,” where he offers practical phrases leaders can actually use.

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As leaders sometimes there are times you will feel there are not enough minutes in the day. In today’s episode Dr. Jodi reminds she-suites that you don't need more time. You need to take control of the time you already have. She offers time management methods that are sure to help you accomplish your daily goals with a funny punchline: “Ain’t nobody got time for that!”

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She-Suites salutes Dolly Parton—a woman whose 9 to 5 anthem was ahead of its time, and whose message still challenges women leaders everywhere. Dr. Jodi's message today, in honor of Dolly, is to...Keep working. Keep leading. Keep pushing. Keep pulling up another woman. And keep fighting for your rightful place in the suite. Because Dolly's song and movie 9 to 5 may have described where women worked...but today it is about where we're going...To the C-suite!

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This week Dr. Jodi helps you answer the question: Am I burning out or rusting out? Burnout happens when you're overstimulated, overwhelmed and overworked.
Rust out can happen when you're underchallenged, underutilized and uninspired. This podcast explains the difference and offers a remedy. Don't burn out! Burst out with something new and exciting!

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Conflict Resolution 101: Keep the Fire Blanket Handy!

Have you ever noticed that leadership can be so peaceful for weeks...maybe even months...and then out of absolutely nowhere... BOOM! Somebody lights a match? In this episode Dr. Jodi reminds every leader to keep a fire blanket in their toolkit. You may not need it today. You may not need it tomorrow. But when conflict suddenly sparks...You'll be glad it's within reach. The fact is, the best leaders don't just put out fires—they keep people from getting burned.

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