Embrace Your Why: Leading with Grit, Grace and Purpose with Guest Sue Keels

In this episode of It's Not Just a Tuesday, Andrea Walker-Leidy sits down with hospitality leader and creative powerhouse, Sue Keels. Sue shares her journey of discovering her "why" long before it became a buzzword and how it helped her become a successful female leader in the hospitality industry.

From navigating the pandemic as a general manager to taking bold steps in her career, Sue talks about the power of purpose and how embracing your superpower can transform your leadership style.

Together, Andrea and Sue explore:

➡️ The importance of finding and embracing your “why”
➡️ How to lead with grit and grace in challenging times
➡️ Recognizing your superpower and leveraging it for success
➡️ Empowering teams by understanding their unique strengths

Whether you’re a solopreneur, leader, or someone looking to reignite your passion, this episode is filled with inspiring insights on how to step into your superpower and lead with purpose.

Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to the episode
02:04 – Meet Sue Keels: Finding her why in hospitality
05:14 – Sue’s bold career move: Leaving a successful GM role
06:45 – Leading with grit, grace, and purpose
09:25 – Overcoming imposter syndrome and learning from mistakes
12:00 – Leadership styles: Why, how, who, and what
16:00 – The importance of tapping into your team’s superpowers
19:07 – Reviving the heart of hospitality post-pandemic
23:50 – Advice for women in business: Prioritizing creativity and self-care

Connect with Sue Keels:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suekeels/
Instagram: @SueKeelsStudio – For her creative artwork and hospitality-inspired pieces.
Website: https://keelscollab.com

Connect with Andrea Walker-Leidy:
Instagram: @AndreaWalkerLeidy
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/walkerpr/
Podcast: It’s Not Just a Tuesday: https://walkerpublicity.com/podcast/

Tune in next time for another inspiring story and insights into work, life, and the journeys that connect us all.