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Meredith Bell
@meredithbell.bsky.social
My company helps leaders develop character and communication skills, which are desperately needed right now. Host, Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. I interview leaders who exemplify integrity, empathy, courage, and humility.
Ethics isn’t a slogan—it’s daily leadership.

This conversation with Noreen Fierro, SVP and Enterprise Chief #Ethics & #Compliance Offier at Principal Financial Group, covers vulnerability that builds trust, cross-functional rigor, & turning misses into learning.
growstrongleaders.com/noreen-fierro/
November 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
What if you became a CEO at 22, with no formal training? That’s Thiago Da Costa's story, packed w/ lessons about leadership, authenticity, and culture.

Thiago reveals how AI is transforming the way leaders hire, communicate, & focus on their people.
🎧https://growstrongleaders.com/thiago-da-costa/
November 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
We’re all creators—whether we realize it or not.

In this episode I explore how daily intentions, conscious thoughts, and deliberate actions shape who we become and how we experience others.

I share ideas for living as a powerful creator in your own life.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I was revisiting Steve Chandler's book Creator while preparing for episode 350 of my Grow Strong Leaders Podcast, a solo episode about being a creator.

This quote struck a chord with me.

Such a beautiful reminder that creativity isn’t a gift for a few. It’s available to all of us.
October 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
💙 Leadership with heart.

Danielle Fette shares how courage, empathy, and trust create powerful teams and lasting impact.

Her story will inspire you to listen more deeply, lead with compassion, and bring courage to every conversation.

🎧 Listen at growstrongleaders.com/danielle-fet...
October 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
When relationships get hard, it’s tempting to focus on what the other person is doing wrong.

But lasting change starts within.

In this month’s LinkedIn article, I share three simple questions that helped me uncover the role self-esteem plays in every relationship.
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October 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Managing processes ≠ leading people.

Mark Hinderliter shares key ideas from his book, 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧, and explains how trust, clarity, and accountability accelerate leadership growth.

🎧 Listen here: growstrongleaders.com/mark-hinderl...

#GrowStrongLeaders #Trust #Leadership
October 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Melissa Ford told Barb Patterson that her coach helped her see the root of her pain—the belief that she didn’t matter.

How often do we carry that same quiet belief without realizing it?

And how much changes when we finally see the truth: We’ve ALWAYS mattered.
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October 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
What changes when leaders pause before reacting?

Anita Barbero shows how mindfulness builds resilience, prevents burnout, & fosters healthier workplace cultures.

🎧 Listen here: growstrongleaders.com/anita-barbero/

#Leadership #Mindfulness #WellBeing
October 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Leaders don’t just set rules. They set examples.

In my webinar w/ Broadcat CEO Jennifer May, we explored how E&C leaders can help managers turn principles into daily habits that build trust and integrity.

Watch the replay: tinyurl.com/49abjjrh

#Ethics #Compliance #LeadershipDevelopment
October 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
How often do you exhaust yourself trying to figure out the right answer?

In this short video, Peter Crone offers a gentle reminder: sometimes the most powerful step we can take is to pause, breathe, and trust that clarity will arrive in its own time.

Watch here: youtu.be/wGTO-hzyARI?...
October 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
What if caring was your company’s #1 value?

In my conversation w/ Peter Bissonnette, former Shaw Communications President, we explore how humility + trust fueled employee engagement & customer loyalty.

Listen here growstrongleaders.com/peter-bisson...

#Leadership #CultureOfCare #GrowStrongLeaders
October 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Most leadership programs sound good on paper but fade fast.

That’s why we built GSL SkillBuilder—short videos, peer coaching, and practical tools to help leaders grow stronger in character, communication, and results.

DM me to learn more.

#communicationskills #characterstength #growstrongleaders
September 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Just finished 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 by Steve Chandler and Trevor Timbeck.

Their back-and-forth style makes you feel part of their discoveries.

One question has stayed with me: “𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙙𝙤?”

A book to savor + revisit often.
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#ThePowerOfLove #WhatWouldLoveDo
September 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
What if leadership isn’t about leading at all, but about creating #teamship?

In this episode with Keith Ferrazzi, you'll discover how candor, vulnerability, and feedback practices can transform team dynamics.

🎧 Listen here: growstrongleaders.com/keith-ferraz...

#leadership
September 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Your leaders are on the front lines of your culture. Are you giving them the skills they need to succeed?

Join Jennifer May, CEO of Broadcat, & me at 12pm ET on Tue, 9/23.

Move beyond theoretical training to lasting behavior change that strengthens their character.
Register here: lnkd.in/eixhQCaH
September 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
What if the greatest gift you could give someone is helping them see the greatness they can’t yet see in themselves?

That’s the heart of this week’s conversation with Ken Crenshaw, Director of Sports Medicine and Performance for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
growstrongleaders.com/ken-crenshaw/
September 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Sometimes the answer is right in front of us, but we can’t see it because we’re too close to the situation.

In my latest newsletter, I tell a story about how a simple hotel key reminded me of the importance of stepping back and opening my mind to new possibilities.
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September 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Are you consistently kind in your attitude and behavior towards others? That's not always easy.

My business partner Dr. Denny Coates shares why choosing KINDNESS matters more than ever.

"𝑩𝒆 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒅, 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆."

Read here tinyurl.com/2b7ww9mk

#Kindness #Empathy
September 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I’m honored to join Broadcat CEO Jennifer May for a live online event on how leaders can inspire trust and model integrity.

We’ll share a practical framework for developing aspects of character that are foundational for strong leadership and lasting behavior change.
www.thebroadcat.com/register-now
September 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
What happens when you’re the only woman in the room or on the field?

Jennifer Langton’s journey from the only girl on an all-boys lacrosse team to the NFL’s first VP of Player Health & Safety is proof that courage & strategic visibility can change everything.
growstrongleaders.com/jennifer-lan...
September 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
One meeting. Total transformation.

A team member’s behavior was eroding trust.

No one wanted to speak up.

I used a 4-step feedback model to guide the conversation & what happened next changed everything.
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#Leadership #feedback #teamwork #Communication
September 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Have you ever realized that your best day is simply a choice away?

The exchange between host @damonlembi & guest @chrisdorris on the Learn‑It‑All Podcast is a masterclass in how elite performers shape their reality by choosing their mental state, not waiting for it to happen.
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August 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Are you holding back in ways you don’t even realize? Dr. Tom Olson invites you to take a look at how fear of change and a need for safety can quietly run your life.

He offers practical ways to shift from playing it safe to making bold, intentional choices.
growstrongleaders.com/tom-olson/
August 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Think what you could learn if you were proactive in ASKING others for their feedback instead of waiting for them to come to you.

Watch this 2-min video to find out questions you could ask & the reasons this approach works so well.

Get more tips in my book w/ Denny Coates, Connect with Your Team.
August 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM