From Bin Baby to Director of Sales: feat. Blaine Heilman, newest member of the team!

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Confessions of a Terrible Leader

Layci Nelson

96 episodes

4 days ago

Welcome to Confessions of a Terrible Leader, where real leaders share the raw truth about the lessons they learned the hard way, so you don’t have to. Join our host, Layci Nelson, founder of Transcend Leadership Collective and former terrible leader. Every leader can become worthy of being followed if they are willing to put in “the work.” On this podcast, we share the messy stories and behind the scenes reality of what the work actually entails.

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From Bin Baby to Director of Sales: feat. Blaine Heilman, newest member of the team!

Confessions of a Terrible Leader

1 hour 1 minute

4 months ago

From Bin Baby to Director of Sales: feat. Blaine Heilman, newest member of the team!

In this episode of "Confessions of a Terrible Leader," Layci sits down with Blaine Heilman, the newest member of the Transcend Leadership Collective, to explore the remarkable stories of women breaking barriers in agriculture. From Blaine's beginnings as a "bin baby" in the Yakima Valley to becoming a trailblazer in a male-dominated industry, this conversation delves into the challenges and triumphs faced by women in Ag. Discover how mentorship, resilience, and a passion for innovation have shaped Blaine's journey and learn how these lessons can inspire the next generation of leaders. Tune in for an empowering discussion on leadership, growth, and the future of agriculture.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Confessions of a Terrible Leader

00:45 Introducing Blaine Heilman: A New Perspective

01:14 Blaine's Journey: From Bin Baby to Sales Director

02:49 The Pivot: Embracing Change in Career

04:40 Overcoming Challenges: The Role of Mentorship

08:13 Navigating a Male-Dominated Industry

11:02 Facing Bias: The Challenge of Being a Woman in Sales

12:58 Using Adversity as Fuel for Growth

15:45 Leadership Lessons: From Command and Control to People-First

18:33 Transitioning to Walmart: A New Challenge

22:18 The Importance of Cultural Norms in Leadership

25:30 Learning from Failure: A New Perspective

29:13 Embracing Change: The Walmart Experience

31:55 Returning to Roots: Joining Sage Fruit Company

35:39 Navigating Industry Challenges: The Reality of Agriculture

38:04 Reflecting on the Journey: What Brings Joy?

40:45 The Power of Relationships in Leadership

42:08 Writing Your Own Ticket: The Future of Leadership

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Confessions of a Terrible Leader is produced by Fixation Point Productions. Music by Leif Olsen and Mary Skop of The Number of Months.

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