Bring Someone Along - Episode 5

Bring Someone Along

Episode 5

"We can navigate incredible global challenges.  We don't have to do it alone.  And the joy that you will receive by reaching your hand out to uplift someone else you will get back a thousandfold."— Kristen Lamoreaux

In this episode, Holly & Kristin talk with Kristen Lamoreaux about:

• The early childhood experiences that shaped Kristen's "can do" attitude.
• The curiosity and strong work ethic that opened the doors to amazing opportunities. How Kristen handled the leaps of faith needed to excel.
• The value of building and maintaining relationships; it's not what you know, it's who you know.
• "Begin as you mean to go on."
• Asking yourself what you can do really well and then working the heck out of it.

 Key Takeaways

• Relationship, relationship, relationship – it’s all about relationships
• Know your core values and remain true to them
• Pay it forward

Kristen Lamoreaux, President & CEO of Lamoreaux Search, LLC, is a cultivator of talent that derives joy from helping others achieve their potential. Her integrity, candor, and focus on moving things forward ensure you will always get the hard truth from her mentoring heart. A woman of energy and action, Kristen is a self-proclaimed "Inclusionist" who dedicates her efforts, both personally and professionally, toward helping people and organizations reap the benefits from a diverse leadership team. Her recently launched podcast, "Diverse Tech Leaders," showcases personal narratives as well as tips and tricks on augmenting diversity for teams and organizations. 

Kristen has garnered industry recognition from her visibility as a contributor for CIO magazine and her frequent appearances as a keynote speaker at national industry conferences. Her thought leadership includes women's leadership and diversity, technology talent, STEM Outreach, and networking through philanthropy.

Kristen is also the founder of SIM (Society for Information Management) Women - a North American networking organization for over 1500 female CIOs and their direct reports. She conducts monthly webinars, regional meetings, and emcees a national conference annually where she hosts tech non-profits focused on diversity and inclusion.

Connect with Kristen:

Email:              kristen@lamoreauxsearch.com

LinkedIn:          https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenlamoreaux/

Instagram:       https://instagram.com/lamoreauxsearch

Website:          www.lamoreauxsearch.com

             

Guest Resource Links:

SIM Women

https://simwomen.simnet.org

 

Podcast:

Diverse Tech Leaders

https://www.lamoreauxsearch.com/podcast

UPLIFTING WOMEN HOSTS Kristin Strunk and Holly Teska

 

Your co-hosts of the UPLIFTING WOMEN PODCAST, Holly Teska & Kristin Strunk, are women who UPLIFT other women at work and in the world.  Every other week they bring uplifting women guests to share their personal stories of challenge and triumph to inform and inspire their listeners.  The podcast also features guests who have played a significant role in honoring women and their place in the world by serving as promoters, sponsors, and coaches to the many women in their personal and professional lives.

Join Holly and Kristin as they hear how their guests navigate the world of career aspirations, life, love, and family. Get advice from successful women who have figured out their own version of "secret sauce" to create the life they love.

Holly believes the world needs the best leaders it can build; those who demonstrate integrity, empathy, humility, vision, positivity, and confidence. This type of leader brings out the best in others and delivers outstanding results. Holly feels we need everyone to perform at 100% to making our world a better place. Holly's experience in leadership, executive coaching, and talent development is the foundation of her career.  She has helped bright and motivated leaders become the very best versions of themselves. Through direct feedback, reflection, experimentation, and honest conversation, she will push you to excel at what you were called to do. Holly is especially committed to helping women navigate the choppy waters of today's fast-paced workplace and evolving world conditions but works with many different individuals and situations.  She welcomes inquiries for leadership and executive coaching and speaking engagements.

 

Kristin's experiences have led her to the simple conclusion that leadership is simple - maybe not always easy, but simple.  Her work supporting leaders in finding their voices inspired her to find her own voice in the space of employee experience and leadership development.  She often hears the question that isn't being asked and is skilled at facilitating conversations and building relationships.  She has helped executives lead organizational transformations involving employee engagement, technology, and the new "Future of Work." 

Follow her hashtag #responsibleleadership on social media to learn more about simple things leaders can do to build relationships and have a lasting positive impact.

Website:         www.upliftingwomen.net

 

Connect with Holly:

LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyteska

Twitter:           https://twitter.com/HollyTeska

Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/holly.teska

Instagram:      https://instagram.com/HollyTeska

Personal

Website:         www.hollyteska.com

Email:              holly@upliftingwomen.net

 

Connect with Kristin:

LinkedIn:         https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-strunk

Twitter:           https://twitter.com/leadadvisor

Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/kristin.t.strunk

Instagram:      https://instagram.com/ktuttlestrunk

Personal

Website:         https://regentleadershipgroup.com/

Email:              kristin@upliftingwomen.net