Episode 65: How to Remain Authentically Yourself Even if it's Untraditional | Toni Will
Leadership in Quarters: 15-Minute Culture Insights · 2026-01-13 · 31 min
Episode notes
Are you leading from a place that wasn't built for you? Whether you're the only woman in the boardroom, a leader in a male-dominated industry, or simply someone who refuses to mirror the "traditional" leadership mold, you've likely felt the pressure to sit down and be quiet. In this episode of Leadership in Quarters, host Josh Seldin sits down with Toni Will-General Manager of the Kalamazoo Wings, TEDx speaker, and author of Rebellious Success-to explore what it truly means to lead with "Untraditional Authenticity." Toni shares how she navigated 11 years in professional sports, overcoming ego-driven boardrooms and industry norms by leaning into her own identity rather than hiding it. This conversation is a masterclass in staying grounded, building a high-tenure culture, and choosing a growth mindset over the comfort of the status quo.