Season 1 - Page 4 | The Rutledge Perspective Podcast

Dec. 30, 2020

Happy YOU Year 2021

It is time to take off. It is time to celebrate what is to come. It is time for 2021! After a year of madness all around we have made it to the next level. And, I don’t know about you, but I’m ready. Let’s use what we have learned and what...

Dec. 23, 2020

Reflection and Celebration Part 3: Christmas Eve Eve

What a year. As we end our month of reflection and celebration, I want to celebrate all we have learned and all we have experienced. I want to celebrate our strength and our resilience. And I want to celebrate 2020 being behind us. Let’s take our...

Dec. 16, 2020

Laurel Gets a Voice Lesson from Mariam Haddad

When you are in pain, you do something about it. And I’ve been in pain for a while and I found an expert to help me figure it out! Welcome back Mariam Haddad. Listen to the exercises she is going to take me through and practice them. Better yet,...

Dec. 9, 2020

Reflection and Celebration Part 2 – Cult v Movement

Sometimes our reflection challenges us to change a perspective. Sometimes, it actually solidifies one. As I listened to Ms. Loretta Ross on “On Point” both happened. She gave a fantastic definition of the difference between a cult and a movement...

Dec. 2, 2020

Reflection and Celebration

We made it to December! Normally I’m speaking of preparation for the next year, but this year, it seems like a good time to reflect on the past year and celebrate some successes. Just as there is always something to be grateful for, there is always...

Nov. 25, 2020

The Power of Gratitude

There is power in gratitude. Yes, there is science behind how our neurotransmitters are strengthened by the practice of gratitude and how stress is relieved, and sleep is enhanced. But gratitude is more than a brain exercise. It is a spiritual and...

Nov. 18, 2020

Speaking Truth to Power

Speaking Truth to Power is about 3 key things: information, inclusion and service. You have important, potentially critical information. The culture needs to be such that your perspective is included. And the sharing of the information is about...

Nov. 11, 2020

My ‘Aha’ Moment – An Interview with Sherri McManus

There is power in taking a pause and evaluating or re-evaluating your situation. And sometimes, we are forced to take a pause. That’s what happened to Sherri McManus. And her pause led her to not only a deeper connection to her purpose, but a...

Nov. 4, 2020

Let’s Talk about Power

We toss around the word “power” a great deal. But what does it really mean? Does everyone have power? Is power only given or is it earned? What does it really mean to “stand in your power?” For the month of November, the theme is power and we...

Oct. 28, 2020

It’s Not Just About Perfecting Your Craft, But How You Convey Your Message - An Interview with Mariam Haddad

We often distinguish between “Creatives” and “Scientists.” But today’s guest is the personification of the blending of both. As a classically trained performer, Mariam has a perspective on how we show up that challenges our “practice makes...

Oct. 21, 2020

“Did You Hear What You Just Said?” – Why Who Said It Matters

“Did you hear what you just said?” Words matter and they have power. Especially what we tell ourselves. But we don’t always hear those words clearly until they are repeated to us. Same message. Different messenger. When we are speaking, we are...

Oct. 14, 2020

Self-Awareness as a Key to Self-Care

Self-care is not selfish. But if self-care is a challenge for you, I give you a quote from my dear friend Holly Dowling: “you have to be a little selfish in order to be selfless.” And being self-aware enables us to exercise self-care....

Oct. 7, 2020

Resilience is Our Superpower!

Resilience is a superpower. The current craziness serves to make us all a bit off-kilter. As leaders, we must acknowledge that everyone is managing through these times differently. Now more than ever, managing uniformly is impossible. We must meet...

Sept. 30, 2020

Conviction or Opinion: Which one is leading your actions?

Standing in your convictions is not easy, but it is necessary to ensure you are operating in integrity and showing up authentically. Having your convictions challenged is one of the best ways to ensure they are truly your convictions and not just your...

Sept. 23, 2020

“Don’t Internalize an External Narrative”– An Interview with Farah Harris

Now, more than ever, it is important to set some boundaries and prioritize self-care. And Farah Harris can help you do that. Not only is her journey one of following divine purpose, but her experience has put her in the perfect position to deliver...

Sept. 16, 2020

Are Your Actions Aligned With Your Vision?

Putting together a strategy is critical to achieving the vision. But ALIGNMENT is the lynchpin in all of it. If what you are going after is not aligned with what you truly desire, your ability to achieve the vision will be significantly compromised....

Sept. 9, 2020

Cluttered Desk, Cluttered Mind (An Encore Episode)

I spent the Labor Day weekend cleaning and organizing my home – finally! And while I’m not completely done, most of the spaces now have clean “space.” And my mind is clearer. It reminded me of this early episode of the Rutledge Perspective...

Sept. 2, 2020

Getting to Know You

This is a special podcast episode. It is the beginning of my birthday month, AND it is the 6 month anniversary of my first ever radio show! As I thought about those milestones, I wanted to stretch my introverted empathetic self and let you all get to...

Aug. 26, 2020

We are MORE Than Our Title – an Interview with Janice Hale-Harris

Janice Hale-Harris knows what it means to just “go with the flow” in your career. She started in corporate, “retired” to spend time with family, returned to corporate in a different industry, left to become an entrepreneur (the hardest work...

Aug. 19, 2020

"It’s Not a Failure or a Step Back, It’s a Downshift” – An Interview with Allison Dyer

Allison has mastered the pivot! She has 20+ years in marketing strategy and business. She built a 7 figure consulting firm, an online platform to help business owners understand true drivers of revenue generation. She recently took on a new corporate...

Aug. 12, 2020

“Don’t Let Your FEAR Make a Decision Your Heart Knows is Wrong” – An interview with Bibi Goldstein

Bibi Goldstein built a business that truly spoke to a need that wasn’t being met. Through that recognition, she was able to put in place an organization that is YOUR team. Although virtual, she has created a culture and a confidence with her folks...

Aug. 5, 2020

Preparation and Lifelong Learning – 2 Keys to Great Leadership

They say luck is when preparation means opportunity. And, but in order to be prepared, you have to have knowledge, experience and/or expertise. Unfortunately, many leaders often sideline their own learning as they focus intently on managing...

July 29, 2020

Mindset Matters

There is no more powerful tool for creating success than mindset. The challenge is ensuring that you have the right mindset. That isn’t always as easy as it sounds. In order to have the right mindset, you have to be able to recognize and acknowledge...

July 22, 2020

Good Trouble Necessary Trouble – When It’s Time to Make Waves

The late Representative John Lewis said that we should not be afraid to make good trouble. Necessary trouble. And while he was talking about big systemic issues, this can also be applied to businesses and corporations or any professional setting....