EPISODE#28

Doris had the job everyone dreams of: 25 years in, great pay, flexible hours, work she genuinely loved, and she still felt God asking her to walk away from it. We talk about how she actually knew it was time, not just a feeling but a two-year process of praying, waiting, and building a plan so she could leave without burning it all down. She also breaks down what "leadership is service" looks like day-to-day, and why so many leaders get promoted into roles they're not actually equipped to handle. If you've been sitting with a decision and can't tell if it's fear or if it's God, this conversation might be exactly what you need to hear.

Doris Savron is the founder of Authentic Leadership Institute and spent over 30 years leading teams across higher education, healthcare, and tech before going out on her own. These days she coaches women in leadership who are second-guessing themselves, helping them stop shrinking and start leading like they mean it. We also get into what it looks like to give back once life opens up a little, from global missions trips to just showing up for your local church.

Doris shares how she brings her family into her giving, and how she's teaching the next generation to think past their own backyard. This episode is full of wisdom for anyone leading a team, considering a career pivot, or wanting to build a life around generosity and purpose. Hit play and take notes, because Doris covers a lot of ground in a short amount of time.

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction

[00:02:07] Meet Doris Savron

[00:03:29] How Her Upbringing Shaped Her Leadership

[00:06:11] Why She Started Her Own Coaching Practice

[00:07:19] Leadership Is Service, Not a Title

[00:10:09] Building a Strong Team Culture

[00:12:32] Why Hard Conversations Matter

[00:14:09] Creating a Team That Gives Honest Feedback

[00:16:36] Aligning Your Team on Values and Vision

[00:19:11] A Framework for New Leaders

[00:22:27] How She Knew It Was Time to Leave Corporate

[00:24:15] Leaving Well: Building Trust Through Transition

[00:28:50] Who Doris Coaches Now

[00:32:08] Serving Through Your Local Church

[00:35:25] Finding Your Identity Before Your Next Move

Memorable Quotes:

"I did not move until I knew that I felt like God had a next step for me, and I kept moving towards that next step." [00:23:29] – Doris Savron

"Nothing's more powerful than a person who's connected in their relationship with Christ to truly understand their identity in Christ and what God's uniquely designed them to do." [00:35:27] – Dr. Doris Savron

Connect With Doris Savron:

Website: https://dorissavron.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorissavron/

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