About Real Talk: Leadership Lessons from the Field
Real Talk connects current and future leaders to learn key lessons from each other. Episodes bring together two perspectives: a seasoned leader who shares their experience and an aspiring leader seeking to grow and make their mark.
Episodes are hosted and moderated by Audrey George who conceived of this platform to accomplish three goals:
1. Learning practical lessons from current leaders
2. Empowering future leaders
3. Enabling communication between generations
Real Talk: Leadership Lessons from the Field Episode 12 Bill Forsyth and Bolu Johnson
Bill Forsyth and Bolu Johnson discuss strategies for choosing the right people to work with, emphasizing a growth mindset and balancing leadership vision with collaborative input in this interview.
24 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT
Real Talk: Leadership Lessons from the Field Episode 11 Kent Barnett and Chanita Jones
Kent Barnett, CEO, and Chanita Jones, teacher and entrepreneur, discuss prioritizing demands, making decisions with limited information, and failing gracefully, in an interview about leadership lessons.
3 Jun 2025
Real Talk: Leadership Lessons from the Field Episode 10 Taal Hasak-Lowy and Yadira Estrada
Executive Director Taal Hasak-Lowy advises research fellow Yadira Estrada on balancing confidence with humility in the workplace and openly sharing unique skills, in this interview episode.
20 May 2025
Real Talk: Leadership Lesson from the Field Episode 9 Dr. Kristine Lombardozzi and Jaime Barajas
Dr. Kristine Lombardozzi and Jaime Barajas explore transitioning from college to career, emphasizing open-mindedness and skill development, in an interview with the host.
13 May 2025TRANSCRIPT
Real Talk: Leadership Lesson from the Field Episode 8 Matt Kueker and Apurva Bhagali
Matt Kueker, CEO of Kenway Consulting, and Apurva Bhagali, Program Manager at Microsoft, discuss diverse career paths for rising leaders and strategies for networking, time management, and self-development in this interview episode.
29 Apr 2025
Real Talk: Leadership Lessons from the Field Episode 7 Brenda Asare and Chanita Jones
Brenda Asare and Chanita Jones share their unique leadership journeys and discuss business ownership, community impact, and supporting diverse learners in this interview episode.
22 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT
Real Talk: Leadership Lessons from the Field Episode 6: Kendall Mallette and Jamarius Jennings
Education leader Kendall Mallette and nonprofit professional Jamarius Jennings explore leadership as a form of service, emphasizing passion, purpose, and authenticity in this interview.
15 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT
Real Talk: Episode 5 Mindy Rapp and Destiny Lara
Host interviews Mindy Rapp, Chief Operating Officer, and Destiny Lara, Civil Engineer, who emphasize trust, feedback, and embracing challenges to promote personal and professional growth.
8 Apr 2025
Episode 4: Maureen Murphy Mohlenkamp and Silvia Gonzalez
Maureen Murphy Mohlenkamp and Silvia Gonzalez discuss developing others, adopting a continuous improvement mindset, and balancing work and family, offering strategies for growth and adaptability in this interview episode.
1 Apr 2025
Episode 3: Chuck Zich and Ashley Plump
Chuck Zich and Ashley Plump discuss their unconventional career paths in logistics and healthcare/real estate, highlighting the importance of a hustle mentality and creating one's own opportunities in this interview episode.
25 Mar 2025
Episode 2: Dr. Caprice Greenberg and DeJah Broaster
Dr. Caprice Greenberg and DeJah Broaster explore career development, leadership, and mentorship, highlighting the importance of team building and continuous improvement in healthcare, in this interview.
19 Mar 2025TRANSCRIPT
Aimee Daniels and Destiny Lara
Assistant Civil Engineer Destiny Lara and Master Chair Aimee Daniels explore leadership strategies, discussing team building, psychological safety, and the importance of viewing failure as an opportunity for growth in this interview.
19 Mar 2025TRANSCRIPT
Introduction to Real Talk with Audrey George
Real Talk connects current and future leaders to learn key lessons from each other. Episodes bring together two perspectives: a seasoned leader who shares their experience and an aspiring leader seeking to grow and make their mark. Episodes are hosted and moderated by Audrey George who conceived of this platform to accomplish three goals:1. Learning practical lessons from current leaders2. Empowering future leaders3. Enabling communication between generations A different guest and co-host will participate in each session, providing a range of perspectives from a wide variety of industries and career trajectories. There are many roads to leadership, and you'll see an array of paths represented. If you're an established leader, you'll gain insights from your peers and hear directly from the leaders you need for the future. For aspiring and rising leaders, you'll get an inside look at how others have built their careers and learn lessons that you can take with you on your own journey.
Inside a recent episode
Real Talk: Leadership Lessons from the Field Episode 12 Bill Forsyth and Bolu Johnson
Published 9 Jul 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And so, I always started with, you know, what do, what are my priorities in life? At the end of my life, what do I want to look back and say I've achieved? Or, you know, what are the most precious achievements? And, you know, work time wasn't one of them. And so, but, you know, giving to others and providing educational support to those that otherwise, you know, don't have it, or being a good father and a good husband. Those, that's what I started with. And then you work back to that and you try to kind of fill that in along the way. So, that, I would encourage you. That's always a good exercise. […]
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