Empowering Women in Leadership: Kendra Cato’s Journey to Authenticity

Kendra Cato reflects on her transformative career journey, from aspiring designer to strategic leader in the staffing industry. Authenticity, feedback, and community are the pillars of her leadership, and her passion for uplifting women in business is the driving force behind her empowering book project. In this episode, we look at authentic leadership, career journey, feedback, personal growth, women in business, staffing industry, and community building. Discover Kendra Cato’s impactful insights into the importance of empowering women and fostering genuine connections in leadership. Key Takeaways Authentic Leadership: Kendra highlights the importance of authenticity in building trust and leading effectively. Community Support: She emphasizes the role of community in empowering women, especially in the staffing industry. Feedback for Growth: Learn how feedback is a critical tool for both personal and professional development. Balancing Experience and Education: Kendra shares how real-world experience shaped her leadership journey. Empowering Women’s Voices: Her book project is focused on elevating women in business through storytelling. Building Genuine Connections: Kendra explains how meaningful relationships lead to new opportunities and career growth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Kendra Cato 03:02 Career Journey: From Interior Design to Business Writing 06:02 Transitioning into Management and Leadership Challenges 09:04 The Importance of Feedback and Personal Growth 12:00 Navigating Career Decisions and the Value of Experience 15:00 Building Community and Supporting Women in Leadership 17:49 The Power of Authenticity in Professional Settings 21:00 The Journey of Writing a Book and Empowering Others Connect with Kendra here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendracato/ William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/ Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices