Karen Grosz | Quiet Leadership: Leading with Intention, Empathy & Action

Women Choosing Growth

Episode 59 | Quite Leadership

Guest: Karen Grosz

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their leadership style by embracing empathy, quiet strength, and leading with intention.

In this inspiring episode, Tina Sue sits down with leadership expert Karen Grosz to explore the transformative power of "Quiet Leadership." Karen shares her incredible journey from a shy PTA president to a sought-after speaker and leadership coach, offering listeners actionable advice on how to lead teams with empathy, intention, and quiet strength.

Key Takeaways:

• Ask More Than You Tell: Leadership isn't about having all the answers. Instead, Karen emphasizes asking powerful questions like, “What do you want to know from me?” to create a culture of trust and collaboration.
• Act More Than You Direct: Leaders today need to be in the trenches with their teams. Karen encourages listeners to lead by example—whether that means picking up the trash or sharing in the work—showing that leadership is about action, not just direction.
• Celebrate More Than You Correct: One of the most impactful lessons Karen offers is the power of intentional celebration. She believes that by focusing on the positive and recognizing the right actions, leaders can drive better results.

Notable Quotes:

• "You can change the world with a whisper. You do not have to have a riot." – Karen Grosz
• "Leadership now has to be intuitive and a little more quiet for it to be effective." – Karen Grosz
• "Celebrate more than you correct. Really good recognition will solve every problem in an organization." – Karen Grosz
• "You can do this, and you deserve to do this." – Karen Grosz

Karen also touches on the importance of mindset in leadership and how often we let fear stop us from moving forward. Through storytelling and practical examples, Karen inspires leaders to trust their instincts and step into their leadership roles with confidence.

Want more?

Karen is offering a free signed copy of her book Quiet Leadership to listeners! Just email her and mention this episode for your chance to dive deeper into her leadership strategies.

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