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Lead Into It
Hosted by Sara Greco · EN
Lead Into It is your go-to podcast for real, actionable leadership insights—no title required. Whether you're leading a team, a project, or just yourself, host Sara Greco brings you powerful conversations with leaders from corporate, nonprofit, hospitality, the U.S. military, and beyond. Each episode delivers tactical tools, fresh perspectives, and lasting inspiration to help you lead with confidence in your career and life.
Because leadership isn’t about a title—it’s about action.
Are you ready to lead into it?
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62. Veterans Day Special: Courage and Leadership
Nov 1100:12:51Tap to summarizeIn this special Veterans Day episode, we explore the connection between courage and leadership beyond the battlefield. From stories of service to lessons in resilience and integrity, this conversation is a reminder that true leadership starts with the courage to serve others first.Whether you’re a veteran, a leader, or someone striving to lead with more purpose, this episode will leave you reflecting on what it really means to lead with courage, heart and honor.______________Want to learn more about the leaders and stories mentioned in this episode? See below: Gen. Colin PowellColin L. Powell’s Thirteen Rules of Leadership – U.S. Department of StateColin Powell’s Legacy Defined by Two Very Different Wars in Iraq – NPRAdm. William H. McRavenWhat I Learned from Being Fired – Business InsiderAchievement.org Profile: Admiral William H. McRavenCol. Florence A. BlanchfieldColonel Florence A. Blanchfield – Army Nurse Corps AssociationCol. Florence Blanchfield Remembered as Army Nurse Corps Marks 122 Years – U.S. ArmyDictionary of Virginia Biography – Florence Aby BlanchfieldVeterans DayHistory of Veterans Day – U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs______________Let’s keep the conversation going—connect with me on Instagram and LinkedIn, subscribe to my Sunday newsletter, or reach out at sara@leadintoitco. Excited to be with you!
Transcribe →61. Leadership Meets Flexibility with Whitney Munro
Nov 400:55:10Tap to summarizeWhen leadership meets flexibility, real impact happens. In this episode, Sara sits down with Whitney Munro, Founder and CEO of FLEX Partners, a mission-driven consulting firm that’s reimagining how nonprofits get the strategic support they need. Whitney shares her journey from corporate PR to building FLEX Partners. A business with a model rooted in flexibility, purpose, and impact.Tune in for a powerful conversation on leadership, adaptability, and creating meaningful change in the nonprofit world.Let’s keep the conversation going—connect with me on Instagram and LinkedIn, subscribe to my Sunday newsletter, or reach out at sara@leadintoitco. Excited to be with you!
Transcribe →60. Ask Sara: Leading Through Challenges, Promotions, and Emotions
Oct 2800:23:20Tap to summarizeI’ve hit 60 episodes of the Lead Into It podcast! 🎉 For this milestone episode, I’m doing something new: my very first Q&A. You sent in your leadership questions, and I’m diving into them all.In this episode, we’re talking about:Leading during tough times (like government shutdowns)Knowing when to say no to a promotionBuilding trust and training new team membersNavigating leadership challenges with experienced teamsShowing emotions authentically as a leaderI’m answering your questions while sharing personal stories, lessons I’ve learned along the way, and practical takeaways you can use right now. Whether you’re leading through a challenge or growing into your next season, this episode is for you.Let’s keep the conversation going—connect with me on Instagram and LinkedIn, subscribe to my Sunday newsletter, or reach out at sara@leadintoitco. Excited to be with you!
Transcribe →59. Redefining Leadership with Brooke Brzozowske
Oct 2100:51:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Lead Into It, I’m joined by Brooke Brzozowske, a former federal government communications professional who spent nearly two decades advising leaders at the highest levels of the military and is now a full-time executive and leadership coach.Brooke was one of my very first podcast guests five years ago, and she’s someone who also inspired me go on the journey to become a coach. Since then, her journey has been all about alignment, courage, and redefining what leadership looks like from the inside out.Together, we explore what it means to lead with intention, realign your work with your values, and have the courage to reinvent yourself. Brooke shares lessons from her time at the Pentagon, moments of growth from her coaching practice, and how she’s learned to lead from a place of authenticity and trust.If you’ve ever wondered how to show up more authentically as a leader or what it looks like to take charge of your own story, this episode is for you.You can find out more about Brooke and her coaching practice here. Let’s keep the conversation going—connect with me on Instagram and LinkedIn, subscribe to my Sunday newsletter, or reach out at sara@leadintoitco. Excited to be with you!
Transcribe →58. The Power of Storytelling with Karen Eber
Oct 1400:55:55Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Sara sits down with Karen Eber, award-winning author of The Perfect Story, keynote and TED speaker, and international consultant, to explore the transformative power of storytelling in leadership and communication.Karen shares how stories can build trust, inspire teams, and make messages truly memorable — all backed by the fascinating neuroscience behind why stories work. Whether you’re leading a team, giving a presentation, or just want to communicate more effectively, this episode is full of actionable insights you can start using right away.Let’s keep the conversation going—connect with me on Instagram and LinkedIn, subscribe to my Sunday newsletter, or reach out at sara@leadintoitco. Excited to be with you!
Transcribe →57. The Failure Files: The Email
Oct 700:23:45Tap to summarizeIt started with a simple email. And ended with a very humbling lesson learned. In the first episode of The Failure Files, I’m opening up about a mistake I made early in my career — what it taught me about empathy, accountability, and the power of a single question.This is the story of The Email — the one that changed how I lead.Let’s keep the conversation going—connect with me on Instagram and LinkedIn, subscribe to my Sunday newsletter, or reach out at sara@leadintoitco. Excited to be with you!
Transcribe →43. Bringing People Together with Kathy Knichel
Nov 15, 202200:55:26Tap to summarizeThis week's episode is with Kathy Knichel, someone I met while on my military orders who has a wealth of leadership experience from her time leading the protocol program at Charleston Air Force Base. I loved talking with her from the first moment I met her and knew I had to have her on the show. During our conversation for this episode, we talked about how she started her career and built and led teams, but the theme that came throughout our conversation was how she brought people together. Kathy managed an unrivaled protocol program at one of the busiest bases in the Air Force. She was responsible for oversight of more than 150 annual official visits to the command, military ceremonial events, conferences, and other distinguished visitors (DV) activities. She was a widely trusted expert throughout the installation and community and personally advised three Wing Commanders and 53 Mission Partners. She continues to inspire the people around her to be the best versions of themselves through her wealth of knowledge and personal experience. __________________www.leadintoit.co Reach out to Sara: hello@leadintoit.co Instagram: @leadintoitFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, kamryrosecreative@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. Lead Into It now offers coaching! Visit leadintoit.co to learn more.
Transcribe →42. Building Confidence as a Leader with Julie Delucca- Collins
Sep 27, 202200:49:42Tap to summarizeThis week's episode is with Julie DeLucca-Collins, Business and Life Strategist Coach. During our conversation, we dove into confidence as a leader, why it's important and how to cultivate it.Julie DeLucca-Collins is the Founder and CEO of Go Confidently Services, the host of the popular Casa DeConfidence Podcast®, and her weekly Radio Show Confident You featured on a global talk radio network. As a Business and Life Strategist Coach, Julie helps women business owners launch or grow their businesses, get clients, be productive, and achieve their dreams. Julie helps her clients create simple habits to achieve goals and change lives. Julie is also the best-selling author of the newly released book Confident You (simple habits to live the life you've imagined). Julie is a sought-after public speaker, trainer, and course creator. She is certified as a coach in Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, Holistic Coach, and Tiny Habits. She is also certified as a Social Emotional Learning Facilitator and has completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification. Julie enjoys helping her clients build mental fitness and improve their mindset to be at peace and improve peak performance. May Cause Miracles by Gabrielle Bernstein _______________________________________________________________________________________www.leadintoit.co Reach out to Sara: hello@leadintoit.co Instagram: @leadintoitFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, kamryrosecreative@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. MasterClass| $15/month unlimited classes An online experience that gives everyone the opportunity to learn from the world's best.Lead Into It now offers coaching! Visit leadintoit.co to learn more.
Transcribe →41. The Experiences We Create with Carolene Meli
Sep 6, 202200:45:33Tap to summarizeThis week's episode is with Carolene Meli, Experience Strategist and Advisor, and we dive into the importance of the experiences we create and how that is important as a leader.Over the last 15 years, she has led over 50 experience teams in 17 different countries and has created an array of experiences from VIP events and employee development programs at Cirque du Soleil, to community wellness events at lululemon athletica and one-of-a-kind VIP Lounge evenings on the Marella Explorer cruise ship.Now, as an Experience Strategist and Advisor, she works with leaders to improve connection and commitment in their teams and communities through in-person experiences. I do this through a combination of experience design and operational excellency. Learn more or contact Carolene at www.carolenemeli.com Books mentioned:The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups Kafka on the Shore_______________________________________________________________________________________www.leadintoit.co Reach out to Sara: hello@leadintoit.co Instagram: @leadintoitFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, kamryrosecreative@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. Lead Into It now offers coaching! Visit leadintoit.co to learn more.
Transcribe →40. Feedback Culture with Kelly Waltman
May 31, 202200:54:03Tap to summarizeThis week's episode is with Kelly Waltman, Founder, and CEO of SLR Consulting and author of Elevate Connection: Cultivate an Engaged, Inspired, Productive, and Profitable Workplace Culture. We had an amazing conversation about feedback (an essential skill as a leader!). We talked about why giving AND receiving feedback is important, how to respond to and process feedback, and how fear plays into feedback. With over twenty years of experience developing and delivering curricula, Kelly has a passion for helping individuals learn and grow. From the classroom to the board room, she has designed content for groups of all sizes. She also brings over a decade of managerial and leadership experience to her work - holding director-level positions with previous employers, and serving as a board member for local non-profit organizations. Kelly holds advanced degrees from Shippensburg University and a Ph.D. from Temple University. _______________________________________www.leadintoit.co Reach out to Sara: hello@leadintoit.co Instagram: @leadintoitFacebook: @leadintoitLogo Design: Kamry Rose Creative, kamryrosecreative@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: Any opinions or comments made by the host, Sara Greco, and/or her guests are their own and not endorsed by any external entity. Lead Into It now offers coaching! Visit leadintoit.co to learn more.
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