If you want to level up your leadership game, this episode is a must-listen. We sit down with Mary Kelly—leadership expert, economist, and bestselling author—to talk about the transition from military to business, why discipline and clarity are critical, and how to hold yourself truly accountable. Mary shares practical tools for planners, crisis management, and supporting your team in today’s fast-changing world. If you want actionable strategies to boost your productivity and help your people thrive, you’ll love this conversation—check out the full episode now!

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00:00 "Leadership Insights with Mary Kelly"

06:01 Monthly Goal-Setting for OCD Enthusiasts

07:27 Monthly Reflection and Learning

11:16 Boundaries and Workplace Sensitivity

15:30 Navigating Leadership and Personal Boundaries

17:17 Navigating Uncertainty with Short-term Solutions

22:20 Military Crisis Management & Burnout

26:27 Navigating Young Adult Challenges

28:44 Embrace Risk, Diminish Fear

32:08 Return to Office and AI Future

35:57 Tariffs as Leverage Maneuver

38:04 Surging Living Expenses Concerns

41:48 Impending Job Market Shift

45:25 Optimism About AI and Labor

46:49 AI, Privacy, and Workforce Transition

50:03 Advice for Future Leaders

53:59 "Follow & Explore Past Episodes"

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Here are 3 key takeaways from Mary’s conversation with Amos McCoy and Pete Mohr:

🔹 Discipline Drives Success
Mary attributes much of her post-military success to relentless daily discipline—using productivity sheets every single day to clarify goals, calls, and priorities. Creating and consistently following through on your plan is what separates success from stagnation.

🔹 Accountability Starts with Systems
She shared her 12-Month Business Success & Accountability Planner, a simple and powerful tool to map monthly goals, identify priorities, and foster growth conversations within teams. Systematic tracking—with built-in reflection—boosts both personal and organizational accountability.

🔹 Leading People Means Knowing People
Despite military stereotypes, Mary revealed that strong leadership—especially in the Navy—means truly understanding your team as whole people. At work, ask about goals, support personal challenges, and offer development resources—because people stay when they feel seen and supported.

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