Scale Your Sales Podcast · 2026-06-16 · 33 min
Leaders trying to be everything to everyone are quietly stalling their careers and revenue growth. Janice B Gordon sits down with Erica Baird, Executive Director of Global Sales and Service, to explore the leadership mindsets and revenue habits driving results in complex, highly regulated markets. What you'll learn: a) Why your "personal board of directors" is your most valuable career asset b) How authentic self-awareness fuels better leadership and team empowerment c) The cultural shift that turned around a company losing millions per day Today, Janice B Gordon is joined by Erica Baird, a trailblazing executive guiding over 1,200 people across automotive, construction, and mining sectors, delivering results through some of the toughest industry cycles. Timestamps: 00:00 Importance of Humility in Leadership 03:19 Building a strategic network 08:21 Addressing workplace microaggressions 11:56 Hiring diverse senior leaders 12:58 Emphasizing Diversity and Inclusivity 16:33 Leading with empathy and care 19:18 Understanding revenue beyond surface numbers 25:20 Empowering Employees Through Listening 29:03 Overcoming challenges with courage and faith 29:55 Embracing risk and tough talks
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