The Lead Boldly™ Podcast with Deondra Wardelle

Operational excellence relies on trust. In this episode, global operations leader Robert Elliot joins Deondra Wardelle to discuss how high-trust teams boost performance, adapt to change, and learn from failures. Robert shares practical leadership lessons from decades of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and global team development.
If you lead people, manage change, or want to strengthen your team culture, this episode will help you build the trust necessary for lasting success.
 

How might your organizational culture evolve if every decision were guided by courage and care?
In this episode, Rev. R. Janae Pitts-Murdock, Senior Pastor of Light of the World Christian Church and National Chaplain of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated®, shares how courageous humility and calculated risk-taking guide her leadership in building a thriving, inclusive, and caring community.

Dr. Nichole Wilson, vice president of Community Health Operations at Indiana University Health, joins the Lead Boldly™ Podcast to discuss how she leads with compassion while blending strategy and service to develop staff and support communities. She shares insights on family lessons about legacy and why her leadership style is rooted in purpose.  
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In this episode of the Lead Boldly™ Podcast, host Deondra Wardelle interviews Stephanie Quick, President of Intend Indiana, to discuss how mission-driven leaders align strategy with action to create people-centered, community-focused impact.
Stephanie shares her leadership journey, highlights the importance of collaboration in strategic planning, and explains how Intend Indiana is tackling affordable housing, small business lending, and community reinvestment across Indiana. From fostering innovation to engaging staff through a coaching leadership style, this conversation offers practical insights for not-for-profit leaders, board members, and community change agents.
Whether you are crafting a strategic plan or seeking to lead with more clarity and collaboration, this episode will inspire you to Lead Boldly™. Build Strategically, and Impact Endlessly.
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Our guest, Tamara Winfrey-Harris, president of the Women's Fund of Central Indiana, shares how bold, mission-driven leadership can strengthen teams, improve communication, and drive lasting community impact. We explore what it takes to align strategy with values, develop high-performing teams, and lead through complex social challenges. This conversation is a must-listen for executive leaders, board members, and changemakers at all levels across corporate foundations and mission-driven organizations.