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EP 30 Learning to Lead from the Middle with Connie Martin

March 20, 2024 • Dawn Sipley • Season 2 • Episode 30

Dawn speaks today with Connie Martin, author of the book The Art of Picking Up Dog Poop: Leading from the Middle, and founder of Words From The Meander, LLC. With over 25 years of experience working at Lockheed Martin and a background in military service internationally, Connie shares insights and nuggets of wisdom for leaders managing the front lines of their businesses and organizations.

00:00 Introduction

4:08 Military school and Connie’s career in the military

6:45 Working with Lockheed Martin

12:50 Her tenure with Lockheed

15:22 Advice for females in male-dominated fields

18:25 The changing world of work for women

21:56 Retirement and founding her business

42:38 Handling disciplinary action and conflict as a leader

57:54 Tips to your 18 year old self

Learn more about Connie Martin here:

Website: www.wordsfromthemeander.com/

Connie’s book, The Art of Picking Up Dog Poop: https://a.co/d/9xrk7i9

Facebook: www.facebook.com/connie.b.martin.3#/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/connie-martin-0131907b/

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