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Scale UP & Grow
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With a wealth of experience spanning over 30 years in the corporate arena 🏢, coupled with the journey of running my businesses, I'm here to share, inspire, and empower 💪. We're talking business, leadership, and life in its rawest, most authentic form.
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Episodes
112 episodes
The Culture Wake-Up Call – Why “Fixing the Culture” Isn’t a Slogan
If you’ve ever said, “We need to fix the culture”… but weren’t exactly sure what that meant — this episode is your wake-up call.On this week’s episode of ScaleUP & Grow, Mary Ricketts (your favorite straight-talking, leadership-shift...
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The Hidden Cost of Skipping Onboarding: Why Most Boards and Executives Start at a Disadvantage
🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT!The Hidden Cost of Skipping Onboarding: Why Most Boards and Executives Start at a DisadvantageLet’s be real—most leaders don’t fail because they lack skill. They fail because nobody se...
Why Most Boards Break During Transitions — and Don’t Even See It Coming
🎙️ NEW EPISODE DROP!Why Most Boards Break During Transitions — and Don’t Even See It ComingMost boards don’t fail because of their mission. They fail in the moments between leadership.In th...
The Unseen Hand: How Bias Shapes Your Leadership (And What to Do About It)
What if your biggest leadership blind spot… was you?In this powerful episode of ScaleUP & Grow, host Mary Ricketts dives deep into the hidden world of unconscious bias—not as a buzzword, but as a real, measurab...
The Confidence Crisis in Leadership
Here’s the truth: if you don’t project confidence as a leader, you’re leaving money, influence, and opportunities on the table.In this episode, we dig into one of the rawest leadership pain points — the confidence crisis. Leaders who sec...
The Silent Killer of Teams — Poor Communication
Poor communication is the silent killer inside your organization. It creeps in quietly, erodes your credibility as a leader, frustrates your team, and bleeds money from your company’s bottom line.In this episode, I’m pulling bac...
Meetings That Suck the Life Out of Your People
Let’s be real — most meetings suck. They’re not building alignment. They’re not driving results. They’re draining your people’s energy, wasting your time, and bleeding money from your organization.In this episode, I’m breaking down why u...
The Cost of Avoiding Conflict
Conflict isn’t the enemy. Avoiding it is.Too many leaders convince themselves that staying silent protects harmony. They say things like “That’s just my style” or “I don’t like confrontation.” But here’s the truth: thos...
Why Most Leadership Development Fails: The Hidden Cost of Skipping Needs Assessments
Leadership development is supposed to transform your organization—but what if it's just draining your budget?In this episode of ScaleUP & Grow, Mary Ricketts exposes the #1 reason most leadership programs fall flat: they ...
When the Leadership Pipeline Runs Dry: Leading Through Trust Breakdowns and Talent Loss
Is your leadership bench starting to feel… a little empty?In this episode of ScaleUP & Grow, host Mary Ricketts unpacks a quietly growing crisis in organizations across industries: thin leadership pipelines caused by empl...
Recovering from the Savior Complex – A Fresh 90-Day Leadership Plan
🎧 New Podcast Episode: Recovering from the Savior Complex – A Fresh 90-Day Leadership PlanYou came into your leadership role ready to make an impact. You saw challenges and acted fast. But now, you’re facing resistance, disen...
Leading Without the Savior Complex
🚨 New Podcast Episode: Leading Without the Savior Complex 🚨Stepping into a leadership role? Do you think you need to fix everything to prove your value? Think again.One of the new leaders' biggest mistakes is falling...
Identifying Insecure Leadership: Recognize and Overcome Key Traits
🎙️ Join us for the latest episode of our podcast, "Identifying Insecure Leadership: Recognize and Overcome Key Traits."This episode delves into the critical aspects of leadership insecurity and its impact on organizational success...
Microaggressions in the Workplace: Understanding, Addressing, and Leading Change
Are Microaggressions Holding Your Workplace Back? Tune In to Find Out!Are you striving to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed? 🚀Microaggressions—those subtle, often uni...
Respectful Communication in the Workplace
Your Path to Leadership Excellence Starts HereDon’t let miscommunication hold your team back. Tune in to this episode to unlock the secrets to respectful communication that drives real results.🎧 Listen now and discover:<...
Leadership Lessons for C-Level Executives
🚀 Take Command of Your Leadership Journey! 🎙️In the latest episode of ScaleUp & Grow, we explore high-impact leadership strategies inspired by the elite training and experience of Navy SEALs. Discover how adopting an ...
Managing Upward – How to Influence Senior Leaders and Make an Impact
🎧 New Podcast Episode: Managing Upward – How to Influence Senior Leaders and Make an Impact 🚀If you’ve ever wondered how to connect with senior leaders, get your ideas noticed, and build a strong, positive influence, this episode ...
Climbing the Ladder – How to Grow Your Career While Lifting Up Your Team
🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Climbing the Ladder – How to Grow Your Career While Lifting Up Your Team 🚀Are you a middle manager juggling career growth while leading a team? Feeling the pressure to prove yourself but don’t want to leave...
Driving Innovation: How to Foster Creativity and Problem-Solving in a High-Performance Team
🚀 New Podcast Release: “Driving Innovation: How to Foster Creativity and Problem-Solving in a High-Performance Team” 🎧As a leader, managing high-performing teams is just the beginning. The real challenge? Sparking innovation
Managing Low Performers: Leading with Clarity, Compassion, and Accountability
🚨 New Podcast Release: “Managing Low Performers: Leading with Clarity, Compassion, and Accountability” 🎙️As a leader, one of the toughest challenges is managing low performers while balancing compassion and accountability. Ignorin...
Leading with Integrity: Navigating Accountability in a Team Resistant to Change
As a leader, you’ve probably faced the challenge of stepping into a new role where the team is resistant to accountability and change. When expectations rise and you hold your team to higher standards, it’s easy to get labeled as the “bad guy.”...
Navigating Workplace Tensions During Election Season: Leadership Strategies for Maintaining Neutrality and Focus
ScaleUP and Grow Podcast Presents: Navigating Workplace Tensions During Election SeasonAs we approach the 2024 election season, tensions are running high—both in and outside of the workplace. How can leaders guide their teams thro...
Unmasking Workplace Resenteeism: How to Recognize, Prevent, and Reverse It
📢 New Episode Alert! 📢Have you heard about resenteeism? It's a hidden threat that can silently erode your workplace culture and productivity. In our latest episode of ScaleUp&Grow, we dive deep into resenteeism, compari...
Empower Your Team to Prioritize Without Micromanaging
🚀 Empower Your Team to Prioritize Without Micromanaging! 🚀As leaders, we all strive to help our teams excel and manage their tasks efficiently. But how can we provide the right guidance without crossing the line into micromanageme...