Episode Details

When leadership feels heavy or disconnected, it may be time to return to instinct, trust, and presence. In this episode, Laura Jane sits down with Dr. Lucille Maddalena to explore powerful leadership lessons learned not in boardrooms but on sled-dog racing trails. Through stories of teamwork, non-verbal communication, and resilience, Lucille shares how values, risk, instinct, and connection shape strong teams at work and at home. This conversation is a reminder that leadership isn't about control, it's about harmony, awareness, and creating space for joy.

Key takeaways to listen for

• Why leaders must stay mentally present with their teams to succeed

• The difference between work-life balance and work-life harmony

• How instinct and experience guide better decision-making under pressure

• What are the main factors that shape healthy organizations?

• Key secret to sustainable leadership and long-term success

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Moving On BY! by Dr. Lucille Maddalena | Kindle and Paperback

About Dr. Lucille Maddalena

Dr. Lucille Maddalena is a veteran executive and leadership coach, author, and speaker with deep expertise in organizational dynamics, human communication, and leader development. She holds an interdisciplinary Doctor of Education with a major in Labor Education and a second major in Human Communications and was the first woman accepted into Rutgers University's Labor Education program. Over her career, Dr. Maddalena has empowered thousands of leaders through executive coaching, leadership transition programs, and professional development workshops for corporations across the pharmaceutical, biotech, construction, and manufacturing sectors. She is the author of MOVING ON BY!, a leadership book inspired by her experience with dog sledding teamwork and organizational change, and operates under MTMCoach, where she guides executives through transitions, conflict resolution, and legacy leadership development.

Connect with Dr. Lucille

• Website: MTM Coach

• LinkedIn: Dr. Lucille Maddalena, Executive Coach

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