Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business 1057: LEADERSHIP vs MANAGEMENT and helping everyone succeed individually and collectively w/ Jennifer Sconyers
Curiosity and passion are the driving forces behind entrepreneurial success, and Jennifer Sconyers is living proof. Our latest episode features Jennifer, the visionary founder of Abundance Leadership Consulting, who transitioned from the high-stakes world of politics, public policy, and television to fulfilling her entrepreneurial dreams. With nine successful years to her name, Jennifer shares her journey of persistence and self-transformation, offering a unique perspective on the power of following one's passion to create meaningful impact. Her story is a powerful reminder that resilience and dedication can turn dreams into reality.
We also unpack the intricacies of team dynamics and leadership. Jennifer provides a deep dive into aligning individual motivations with team values, stressing the significance of a systemic approach to leadership that takes into account the broader organizational ecosystem. From translating mission statements into actionable everyday practices to the importance of making values a living part of team culture, this episode highlights how effective leadership can transform organizational environments into thriving, harmonious hubs of progress and innovation.
Jennifer's insights extend to the realm of organizational culture, exploring the challenges faced by leaders in fostering growth amid resistance to change. She discusses the importance of confronting difficult truths and addressing pain points like talent retention, especially among diverse groups. With her emphasis on honest, compassionate coaching, Jennifer sheds light on strategies that navigate complex organizational issues, paving the way for sustainable improvement. This episode is not just a conversation—it's a lesson in leadership and organizational excellence, infused with Jennifer's hard-earned wisdom and dedication.
ABOUT JENNIFER
Jennifer Sconyers founded Abundance Leadership Consulting to facilitate connections and to break down systems hampering social impact. Her entrepreneurial journey was born out of her own experiences of feeling overworked, stressed, and isolated in previous roles. Having worked over 20 years in for-profit and national nonprofit sectors that provided different forms of client engagement and training, Jennifer saw how organizations were often hindered by disconnects. This inspired her to found ALC to help organizations and teams not just perform better, but to see themselves as part of a larger community ecosystem.
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