Episode 127
{Guest} Kindness vs. Niceness: Creating a Culture of Courageous Leadership
In this episode of the Made For More podcast, host Ally Nitschke sits down with Andrea Wanerstrand. Andrea is a seasoned leader with a career path as diverse as it is inspiring. From an 18-year run in telecommunications as an IT Program Manager to pivotal roles in HR and organisational effectiveness at industry giants like Microsoft, Meta, and Hitachi, Andrea has built a reputation for creating leadership and coaching programs that empower people and transform teams.
Five years ago, she took a bold leap, leaving corporate America to launch her own venture, A3 Culture Lab, dedicated to cultivating positive workplace cultures. Alongside her consulting work, Andrea embraced a completely different passion: running a lavender farm on five acres in the Pacific Northwest.
Tune in as we unpack Andrea’s remarkable career shift, her insights on leadership, and how she’s redefining success on her own terms.
00:01:45 Transition from IT to HR.
00:04:17 Kindness versus niceness.
00:11:06 Incubator of resentment in leadership.
00:12:54 Authenticity in modern leadership.
00:16:23 Authentic leadership presence.
00:21:35 Managing emotions as a leader.
00:25:01 Authenticity in leadership.
00:28:32 Accountability in team performance.
00:32:16 Five-step leadership process.
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