The Steady Leader Podcast
Welcome to the Steady Leader Podcast, inspired by Schuyler Williamson's book, The Steady Leader! This podcast is your go-to resource for mastering leadership at every level—whether you're leading yourself, managing a team, or driving company growth. Join us each episode as we dive deep into actionable strategies, insights, and personal stories that will empower you to sharpen your leadership skills, build resilience, and unlock new levels of success for you and your business. Tune in to become a more effective, steady leader, and take your business to the next level.
The Steady Leader Podcast
From Solopreneur to CEO: Lessons in Leadership and Longevity
This week, I sit down with Michelle Simmons to celebrate 10 years of building Slow North — from starting as a solopreneur to becoming a nationally recognized brand now sold in Nordstrom and more well-known storefronts.
Michelle opens up about the lessons she’s learned leading as a mom, a founder, and now as a mentor to other women in business. In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How to build steady momentum and navigate growth over a decade
- The power of clarity, feedback loops, and safe spaces for your team
- Daily practices for centering yourself so you can lead others well
- Why giving direct expectations is caring for your people
- How trauma and past experiences shape the way people show up at work
- Forecasting, planning, and leading through slow seasons with optimism and a plan
- The model to find better solutions for your company
- The importance of purpose to have longevity in business
Michelle reminds us: “Leaders are only as good as the people working with them. Be approachable, humble, and always open to feedback.”
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