In this episode of Leadership Matters, Anne Schoolcraft, certified EOS implementer at EOS Worldwide, joins host Kaylee Thompson for an honest conversation on leadership, accountability, and what it really takes to build high-functioning teams. Anne shares her unexpected path from stay-at-home mom to running a family business through a financial turnaround - and eventually finding her calling as an EOS implementer. She unpacks why right people in right seats is the foundation of accountability, how visionary-integrator tension plays out in real life, and why slowing down to identify the root issue is the discipline most teams resist. Anne also shares practical tools for keeping teams aligned and moving forward together.

In this episode of Leadership Matters, Kara Kuykendall, Founder of True North Leadership, joins host Kaylee Thomsen for a grounding conversation on alignment, communication, and what it truly takes to lead people through change. Kara shares her 27-year career journey and why she left corporate America to help executives close the gap between strategy and execution. She unpacks why alignment breaks down between the leadership room and the front lines, what stability really means in today's workplace, and how leaders can embrace AI without losing the people behind the work. Kara also shares a powerful reflection exercise to help every leader communicate with more intention and impact.

In this episode of Leadership Matters, Laura Best, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and coach, joins host Kaylee Thomsen for an energizing conversation on passion, leadership, and unlocking what truly lights you up. Laura shares her journey from corporate burnout to founding Passion Collective, and why rediscovering your passions isn't a luxury - it's foundational to your health, happiness, and effectiveness as a leader. She unpacks the difference between harmonious and obsessive passion, what it means to be a passion-first leader, and how organizations can create cultures where employees bring more of themselves to work. Laura also shares practical ways to rediscover your spark - no matter where you are in your career.