Love and Leadership
The Love and Leadership podcast is hosted by Kristen Brun Sharkey and Mike Sharkey - a couple of leadership nerds who also happen to be a couple. Kristen is a leadership coach and facilitator and Mike is a senior living and hospitality executive. This podcast weaves together the hosts' past and present experiences, analysis of leadership books, and thought-provoking guest interviews with inspiring leaders and experts. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, Love and Leadership will help you lead with both your head and your heart - plus a bit of humor.
Podcasting since 2024 • 9 episodes
Love and Leadership
Latest Episodes
The Power of Authentic Leadership with Nicole Mashburn, CEO of Villa Marin
In this episode, Kristen and Mike sit down with Nicole Mashburn, CEO of Villa Marin, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Northern California. Nicole shares her journey into senior living leadership and her philosophy on authentic leadersh...
September 11, 2024
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Episode 8
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47:31
10 Ways Improv Makes You a Better Leader
Think improv is just for comedians and actors? Think again. In this episode, Kristen and Mike explore how the skills from improv theatre can actually make you a better leader. Kristen shares her experience using improv techniques in executive c...
September 04, 2024
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Episode 7
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47:28
Leadership Book Club: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink
Is extreme ownership the key to unlocking your leadership potential? In this episode of Love and Leadership, Kristen and Mike dive into "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, a book that's been transformative for Mike's leadership...
August 28, 2024
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Episode 6
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1:02:08
A Leader’s Guide to Imposter Syndrome
Ever felt like a fraud despite your accomplishments? You're not alone. In this episode, Kristen and Mike dive into the pervasive phenomenon of imposter syndrome. They explore how it affects people across industries and experience levels, debunk...
August 21, 2024
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Episode 5
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45:49
Transforming Workplace Culture with Gianna Driver, CPO at Lattice
What does it really take to build a thriving workplace culture? In this episode, Kristen and Mike sit down with Gianna Driver, the new Chief People Officer at Lattice, to explore the human side of leadership. From her unconventional path into H...
August 14, 2024
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Episode 4
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49:43
