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Ep 44: Navigating Leadership: Insights from Janeen Dodson

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In this empowering conversation, Janeen Dodson shares her remarkable 27-year journey in California state government, from a student assistant to Deputy Director at the Department of Housing and Community Development. With humility, grit, and deep operational insight, Janeen explores what it means to lead from any level — emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and relationship-building in complex systems.

She unpacks the challenges emerging leaders face when driving change without authority, the importance of understanding one’s sphere of control and influence, and how perceptual acuity and bravery go hand-in-hand when disrupting the status quo. Janeen also dives into the power of feedback, embracing discomfort, and how senior leaders can remove barriers to unleash their teams’ innovation.

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Attend Unleashing Leaders University!

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Follow Unleashing Leaders on Instagram Key Takeaways:

  • Janeen Dodson has over 27 years of experience in state government.
  • Early experiences shape leadership perspectives and styles.
  • Leadership is not dependent on a title; anyone can lead.
  • Building relationships is crucial for emerging leaders.
  • Understanding your sphere of control and influence is key to effective leadership.

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48 episodes

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In this empowering conversation, Janeen Dodson shares her remarkable 27-year journey in California state government, from a student assistant to Deputy Director at the Department of Housing and Community Development. With humility, grit, and deep operational insight, Janeen explores what it means to lead from any level — emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and relationship-building in complex systems.

She unpacks the challenges emerging leaders face when driving change without authority, the importance of understanding one’s sphere of control and influence, and how perceptual acuity and bravery go hand-in-hand when disrupting the status quo. Janeen also dives into the power of feedback, embracing discomfort, and how senior leaders can remove barriers to unleash their teams’ innovation.

Additional Resources:

Follow Janeen on LinkedIn

Attend Unleashing Leaders University!

Learn more about Unleashing Leaders

Follow Unleashing Leaders on LinkedIn

Connect with Lee on LinkedIn

Follow Unleashing Leaders on Facebook

Follow Unleashing Leaders on Instagram Key Takeaways:

  • Janeen Dodson has over 27 years of experience in state government.
  • Early experiences shape leadership perspectives and styles.
  • Leadership is not dependent on a title; anyone can lead.
  • Building relationships is crucial for emerging leaders.
  • Understanding your sphere of control and influence is key to effective leadership.

  continue reading

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