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Gracious & Strong

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by Celia Swanson

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14 episodes

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Let's face it. The stakes are higher today for leaders than ever before. Resilient, transparent leadership is not just needed, but required of all of us as leaders. Several years ago, I set out to write what would eventually become my book, Gracious and Strong, a story about the very raw and highly rewarding moments of my career as the first female EVP of Walmart, Inc. Fast forward to today. I've had the pleasure of working with and coaching thousands of leaders. I'll share with you what it means to lead with a "gracious and strong" mindset and will share not only the personal stories and case studies from my own Fortune 1 career, but also those of other Fortune 500 leaders who have faced — and overcome — leadership obstacles. My hope is to empower you to become not just a great leader — but a "whole" leader — in both work and life. Subscribe to the Gracious & Strong podcast to receive real-time updates for new episodes.

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December 23, 2021

How Do You Define Giving?

How do you define giving? It’s that time of year when we’re all focused on giving – holiday gift-giving, charitable donations, or even giving of your time to serve an organization that is meaningful to you. This season makes us feel more connected to one another. And if you’re like me, you’ve realized that COVID has also caused us to reprioritize and place focus on what matters to us most. Today on the Gracious & Strong Podcast, I am addressing this important topic about Giving Strategy. The act of giving can feel overwhelming with so many opportunities to give and serve, and it takes time to determine where and how to plug in and feel connected in a way that feels right to you and makes the most impact to those in need. Listen in today to Episode 13 as I share a formula for finding the right cause and getting started! I’m sharing 6 steps that will help you start creating your giving journey, as you think about how you can leave a legacy with organizations that matter to you most.

September 7, 2021

Part 2: Interview with Ann Bordelon of the University of Arkansas

I’m thrilled to share that Part Two of my conversation with Ann Bordelon is now live. Ann is a long-time colleague and friend, and she currently serves as Vice Chancellor Finance and Administration at the University of Arkansas. In our interview, Ann opens up about her personal story and how she’s found great success on her CFO journey navigating various roles and organizations, complex situations, and different industries. Throughout her journey she has made significant impact through her influence in organizations including Walmart, Sam’s Club, Ernst & Young, Mitchell, and ultimately, her alma mater - the University of Arkansas. In today’s episode, she shares her perspective on: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">how important alignment and collaboration is within an organization - and tips on creating great alignment at all levels</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">the concept of managerial courage as a key leadership competency</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">developing the next generation of leaders through broadening experiences and championing intentional representation</li> </ul> It was a true pleasure to have her join me for this two-part series. If you happened to miss Part 1, listen here. Thanks to Ann for joining me for this important conversation.

August 31, 2021

Part 1: How to Lead with Curiosity, Clarity & Community with Ann Bordelon

Today kicks off the Part One of an interview with a person I consider one of the most confident, candid and smart leaders I know. Ann Bordelon is currently the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration at the University of Arkansas - an ideal leadership role she has achieved following a track record of significantly impacting organizations large and small - both stateside and internationally. The best thing about my conversation with Ann is the candor and realness she shared. She is as straightforward and as authentic of a leader as any business could dream of - and she's the first to roll up her sleeves and dive into learning a new business in order to improve organizational health. Ann joins me today to talk about her journey through numerous financial roles leading to her success and impact as a CFO. Her career began as auditor in Little Rock before moving to Northwest Arkansas where she has served in roles at Walmart Inc (CFO of Sam's Club, CFO of Walmart Asia, and SVP of Finance & Strategy for Walmart US), stops at a variety of organizations along the way including Tyson Foods, Mitchell and even a startup company - a career that catapulted when she realized her ability to impact results through her breadth of vision, perspective and influence as a senior leader. This interview was full of a-ha moments for me and I hope you'll find a few inspiring takeaways, as well. More specifically, Ann shares: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">the formula she uses for learning a business and how that curiosity has served her through financial roles in a wide range of industries</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">some of the most pivotal moments of her career - particularly an unexpected one that changed her leadership story as she knew it</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">her wisdom about the importance of clarity and how that impacts a team or leader’s success</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">her commitment to building relationships at every level of a company</li> </ul> Join us for Part 1 of our conversation today. I know you’ll enjoy hearing Ann's story as much as I enjoyed visiting with her. Hope you can join us for Part 2 next time.

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What is Gracious & Strong?: Let's face it. The stakes are higher today for leaders than ever before. Resilient, transparent leadership is not just needed, but required of all of us as leaders.

Several years ago, I set out to write what would eventually become my book, Gracious and Strong, a story about the very raw and highly rewarding moments of my career as the first female EVP of Walmart, Inc.

Fast forward to today. I've had the pleasure of working with and coaching thousands of leaders.

I'll share with you what it means to lead with a "gracious and strong" mindset and will share not only the personal stories and case studies from my own Fortune 1 career, but also those of other Fortune 500 leaders who have faced — and overcome — leadership obstacles. My hope is to empower you to become not just a great leader — but a "whole" leader — in both work and life.

Subscribe to the Gracious & Strong podcast to receive real-time updates for new episodes.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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