Promotional graphic for the podcast episode “Redefining Leadership Through Love” featuring Gretchen Schott, Founder and Owner of Leading Well, with Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward branding.

Redefining Leadership Through Love with Gretchen Schott

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What if loving your job wasn’t a luxury, but your right?

Rosie sits down with growth strategist, executive coach, and keynote speaker Gretchen Schott to unpack the powerful idea of leading with love and why joy at work isn’t just possible, it’s a choice.

They dive into what it really means to feel affirmed and significant in your role, the difference between being nice and kind, and why being a loving leader doesn’t mean being soft.

Gretchen shares her leadership framework rooted in humility, confidence, and motivation, and offers practical, real-world ways to bring more meaning, energy, and connection to your work.

If you’ve ever wondered how to thrive (not just survive) in your career, this episode is your permission slip to lead, and live, with love.

About Gretchen Schott

Professional headshot of Gretchen Schott smiling, wearing a burgundy blouse, with long brown hair, standing near a window in a bright, modern setting.

Gretchen Schott is a growth strategist, leadership expert, executive coach, and keynote speaker who helps individuals and organizations develop confident, effective leaders. She specializes in leadership development, coaching, team building, change management, and employee engagement to build trust and drive meaningful impact.

She is the Founder of Leading Well, delivering coaching, workshops, and keynotes that elevate leadership effectiveness. With more than 30 years of experience, Gretchen has worked across industries including technology, financial services, and retail.

She also serves as Chief Learning Officer at Threefold, leading GrowU to equip leaders for the next stage of business through accountability, continuous learning, and purposeful leadership. Gretchen hosts the podcast Made for Impact, where she shares practical insights on leadership, growth, and engagement.

Key Takeaways:

  • Quote graphic featuring Gretchen Schott with the text, “Leading with love is about humility, motivation, and confidence. When you have all three, you show up lovingly with yourself and with others,” alongside her headshot and the Show Up as a Leader with Dr. Rosie Ward branding.Joy at work is a daily, personal choice.
  • Leadership combines humility, confidence, and motivation.
  • Influence, not authority, defines true leadership.
  • Soft skills are essential power skills.
  • Kindness requires clarity, not avoidance.

Cover of the book Joy@Work: When Women Lead, featuring a purple and green design with white lettering, edited by Jodee Curtis, with contributing authors including Gretchen Schott.


Resources:

Get Gretchen's book: Joy@Work: When Women Lead
Listen to Gretchen's podcast: Leading Well
Connect with Gretchen on LinkedIn
Learn more about Gretchen's work

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