Listen "{Guest} Kindness vs. Niceness: Creating a Culture of Courageous Leadership"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Made For More podcast, host Ally Nitschke sits down with Andrea Wanerstrand. Andrea is a seasoned leader with a career path as diverse as it is inspiring. From an 18-year run in telecommunications as an IT Program Manager to pivotal roles in HR and organisational effectiveness at industry giants like Microsoft, Meta, and Hitachi, Andrea has built a reputation for creating leadership and coaching programs that empower people and transform teams.Five years ago, she took a bold leap, leaving corporate America to launch her own venture, A3 Culture Lab, dedicated to cultivating positive workplace cultures. Alongside her consulting work, Andrea embraced a completely different passion: running a lavender farm on five acres in the Pacific Northwest.Tune in as we unpack Andrea’s remarkable career shift, her insights on leadership, and how she’s redefining success on her own terms.00:01:45 Transition from IT to HR.00:04:17 Kindness versus niceness.00:11:06 Incubator of resentment in leadership.00:12:54 Authenticity in modern leadership.00:16:23 Authentic leadership presence.00:21:35 Managing emotions as a leader.00:25:01 Authenticity in leadership.00:28:32 Accountability in team performance.00:32:16 Five-step leadership process.Connect with Ally NitschkeMadeformore.com.auConnect with me on LinkedInConnect with me on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelConnect with Andrea WanerstrandA3Culturelab.comConnect with Andrea on LinkedIn