Lead the People #150: Rewriting The Playbook And Leading Others Through Change (feat. Jaime Nolan, CAE)
In this episode, Jaime Nolan, CAE, shares her journey of transforming organizational culture, challenging outdated systems, and leading with authenticity during times of change. With deep experience in association leadership, Jaime opens up about the personal and professional work required to lead transformation from the inside out.
She reflects on what it takes to build trust across diverse communities, how to unlearn old leadership habits, and why discomfort is often the path to growth. From navigating her own identity to rewriting the playbook with purpose, Jaime’s story offers a powerful look at change, inclusion, and resilience.
Key Takeaways:
- Change starts with doing your own inner work before leading others.
- Trust is built slowly and requires showing up with consistency and care.
- Systems don’t transform until leaders are willing to be uncomfortable.
- Authenticity and vulnerability open the door to more inclusive leadership.
- Rewriting the playbook means questioning what we’ve always accepted as normal.
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Additional Resources:
Jaime Nolan, CAE, CEO, National Speakers Association: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimenolan/
National Speakers Association: http://www.nsaspeaker.org
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