OTS 180: Safe On Deck - Mary Kelly

Today’s guest is a practicing economist who finds efficiencies, solves challenging problems, and motivates people to implement change. She transforms corporate cultures and increases productivity, through engaging, humorous, and action-packed keynote presentations, one-on-one consulting, and as the author, co-author or editor of 10 books on business, leadership, productivity, and personal finance. Her previous experience includes teaching at the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and Hawaii Pacific University.   She served 21 years on active duty in the Navy (retired as a commander) with specialties in Human Resources, Logistics, Intelligence, and Security. Please join me in welcoming Mary Kelly.       In this episode we discuss: her thoughts on leadership: “To me, leadership is not a job title. It isn’t what you do. It is the ability to influence others to get them to do what you want.” her first experience with leadership skills, when she was in preschool. the significant difference between leadership in the military and leadership among civilians. how her military experience developed her brain for systematic processing and why that works so well for starting a business. the mindsets she had to shift as she started business for herself, including accepting money. her specific networking skills, coming from a place of gratitude. Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.OnTheSchmooze.com - episode 180 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices