If you\u2019re like me, you often reflect on the things your parents, grandparents, or mentors have taught you.\xa0\xa0\nBut have you ever asked them what they\u2019ve learned from you?\xa0\nThe answer may surprise you.\nThe life of Marsha Bartholomew has been no cakewalk.\xa0 From the challenges she faced growing up with a no-nonsense family, to a young female professional in a male dominated work-force, to motherhood, and beyond - the lessons she\u2019s learned along the way provide insight and value to people in every walk of life.\nIn today\u2019s episode, my mom expands on her life experiences, including a 38 year career with the Social Security Administration.\xa0 She speaks about:\nThe leadership secret that AI will never be able to replace\xa0\nHow she overcame challenges she faced as a woman in the workforce in the \u201870s\xa0\nThe tactics she used to create an achievement driven culture in an extremely diverse department\xa0\nThe best and worst advice she\u2019s ever received\nReferenced Resources:\nWhat Drives You Quiz\nSimply the Decision Making Process\nSimple Yet Challenging Advice from Father to Son\nArt of Coaching Podcast E100: Working With Your Spouse and Betting on The Future\nA Note on your Continuing Education:\nWhat does your continuing education look like?\xa0 Whatever conferences you\u2019re attending, articles or books you\u2019re reading, or online courses you\u2019re crawling through, ask yourself - are you truly getting the applied value you\u2019re seeking?\xa0 As we walk into 2024, please consider stepping away from the same old conferences and clinics you go to year after year, and give us a chance to provide you with value that positively impacts you both professionally AND personally!\nGet Involved with the Art of Coaching Community:\nThe Apprenticeship - our live Leadership and Communication Training Workshop.\nWhen we say \u201cleadership training,\u201d we are not referring to cheesy corny trust-falls, motivational speak, or anything of the sorts.\xa0 We are talking about the things that people say they wish they would have known earlier in their career and life - how to navigate difficult people and conversations, power dynamics, negotiations, and implement change.\nIf you deal with people-problems at all, if you\u2019re in a leadership position or want to be in a leadership role, if you want LESS DRAMA - you need to get to this event! Check out our entire 2024 live event schedule for the best date and location for you!\nTo check out our mentorship services, live events, and the other continuing education opportunities we offer at Art of Coaching, explore our website, or let us know what you\u2019re looking for at info@artofcoaching.com.\xa0 We are happy to help you find the best resources for your specific goals!