Join us on the Legacy Podcast as we welcome Cheryl Mason, founder of Catalyst Leadership Management, to share her inspiring journey from a military spouse to a pioneering leader in the government sector. Cheryl recounts her career progression, including her remarkable role as the first woman and military spouse to chair the Board of Veterans Appeals. Through this conversation, Cheryl reveals the transformative leadership strategies she employed, focusing on investing in and supporting her team, which resulted in remarkable improvements in productivity and morale. Listen in as Cheryl provides valuable insights into transitioning from a command-and-control leadership style to a more empathetic approach, emphasizing the importance of human connection and open communication.
Discover the power of effective leadership through communication and action as we explore the significance of open communication and accessibility in fostering a valued and engaged workforce. Cheryl discusses the challenges of consulting for organizations that may not fully recognize their role in employee engagement and highlights the gratifying experience of showing people their value. This episode underscores the importance of leaving a personal legacy of purpose and impact. Tune in to hear Cheryl’s reflections on an alternative career in psychology and how her fascination with human behavior has shaped her leadership style, making this a truly insightful conversation on leadership transformation.
Episode Highlights
Leadership Transformation Through Empathy: Cheryl discusses her evolution from a military spouse to a pioneering leader, sharing how investing in her team led to remarkable improvements in productivity and morale. She emphasizes the power of human connection and open communication in transforming organizational culture.
Empathetic Leadership Approach: This chapter focuses on the significance of open communication and accessibility in leadership. Cheryl highlights the transformative impact of implementing employee suggestions and the importance of acknowledging and celebrating achievements.
Importance of Open Communication: A key theme is the role of open dialogue and accessibility in effective leadership. By implementing employee suggestions, particularly through existing technology, the organization experienced transformative changes in morale, retention, and recruitment.
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About Cheryl:
Relational leadership and management authority Cheryl L. Mason, J.D.—TEDx speaker, author of “Dare to Relate: Leading with a Fierce Heart” and Catalyst Leadership Management CEO. She was the fourth Presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed —and first woman—to serve as the CEO/Chairman of the VA Board of Veterans’ Appeals prior to establishing her own leadership consultancy working with c-suite executives and corporations.
