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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