Personal Growth, Leadership, and Mental Health in the Trades with Jill Drader

In this episode, Lisa McGrath welcomes Jill Drader to discuss personal growth and the challenges of leadership. Jill shares her techniques for personal development, handling difficult personalities, and fostering a safe work environment. They delve into the impact of workplace culture and the pitfalls of inauthentic leadership, emphasizing the importance of intentional networking and positive feedback. The conversation touches on building a positive work environment, educational change, and addressing mental health in the trades. Jill also shares insights on balancing motherhood, coping with loneliness, and fostering realistic ambitions. The episode concludes with a discussion on lifelong learning, adaptability, and upcoming events.

(0:20) Introduction of guest Jill Drader
(1:23) Jill Drader's approach to personal growth and facing change
(7:00) Techniques for personal development and leadership challenges
(11:09) Handling difficult personalities and creating a safe work environment
(15:56) Experiences with workplace culture and inauthentic leadership
(21:48) The importance of intentional networking and workplace culture
(27:17) The role of coaching and the value of positive feedback
(34:29) Building a positive work environment and educational change
(37:04) Addressing mental health in the trades
(42:31) Personal growth through diverse experiences
(45:50) Balancing motherhood and multiple roles
(47:39) Coping with loneliness and fostering realistic ambitions
(52:08) Lifelong learning, adaptability, and connecting with Jill Drader
(53:26) Upcoming events and final thoughts