Motivational Mondays: Conversations with Leaders

Suzanne Corso became the author of her own life when she wrote her way out of an impossible situation. Growing up in mafia-run Brooklyn, Suzanne became entangled in relationships with dangerous men, finding herself entrenched in a harmful and seemingly inescapable lifestyle. That is, until she decided to write her own story and change the course of her future. LEARN MORE: >> Read Suzanne’s books: Brooklyn Story, The Suite Life  and Hello, Hollywood {https://amzn.to/3K8aVSZ, https://amzn.to/3j1Z3pS, https://amzn.to/3Jdhtyy) >> Visit Suzanne’s website {https://www.suzannecorso.com} >> Follow Suzanne on Instagram {@suzannecorso}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Suzanne Corso became the author of her own life when she wrote her way out of an impossible situation. Growing up in mafia-run Brooklyn, Suzanne quickly became entangled in relationships with dangerous men who, at the time, had an alluring edge to them.  That allure faded quickly and Suzanne found herself entrenched in a harmful and seemingly inescapable lifestyle that ended when her significant other went to prison for 25 years. At that moment, after receiving a typewriter from her grandmother, Suzanne decided it was time to write her own story and change her future. After drafting her first book and meticulously changing names and dates, Suzanne overcame another obstacle: rejection. Persistence eventually paid off and after 35 rejections from agents, Suzanne landed a six-figure book deal with Simon & Schuster for her first book.  In this week’s episode, Suzanne shares how she wrote her way out of a dangerous existence, experienced the life of a one-percenter, and overcame obstacles to share her story with the world.    LEARN MORE: >> Read Suzanne’s books: Brooklyn Story, The Suite Life  and Hello, Hollywood {https://amzn.to/3K8aVSZ, https://amzn.to/3j1Z3pS, https://amzn.to/3Jdhtyy) >> Visit Suzanne’s website {https://www.suzannecorso.com} >> Follow Suzanne on Instagram {@suzannecorso}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn the importance of writing what you know and how taking a step back can help you react to situations. {https://thens.ls/37q5LDP}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

The "Queen of Conflict Resolution," Naja Hall, is an expert in blended families. It began when she entered a relationship where a blended household would become part of her family structure. Her initial circumstances were difficult and she found very few resources to help manage the situation. She did her homework, shared what she discovered, and became the go-to resource for others in similar situations.  LEARN MORE >> Read Naja’s book, Girl, Bye! She's Not Going Anywhere...Neither Are You {https://amzn.to/3DNUvNu} >> Make sure to check out Naja’s website {https://www.najahall.com} >> Join Blended and Black: A Community for Millennials in Stepfamilies {https://www.blendedandblack.com} >> Listen to Naja’s Podcast, I Know I’m Crazy {https://tinyurl.com/2p8wbw8h} >> Watch this week's Motivational Mondays video podcast on the blog {https://www.nsls.org/blog/building-bridges-in-blended-families}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

The "Queen of Conflict Resolution," Naja Hall, is an expert in blended families. It began when she entered a relationship where a blended household would become part of her family structure. Her initial circumstances were difficult and she found very few resources to help manage the situation. But she did her homework, shared what she discovered, and became the go-to resource for others in similar situations. She now owns and operates a full-service coaching firm with a client list that includes star athletes, coaches, A-list celebrities, politicians, and everyday people. Naja points out that her clients give her a rare picture of their souls, beliefs, and family systems. Despite all our differences, many of our family dynamics are the same. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn how Naja became interested in counseling blended families, the importance of learning healthy ways to resolve conflict, and why the language of pain is universal.   LEARN MORE >> Read Naja’s book, Girl, Bye! She's Not Going Anywhere...Neither Are You {https://amzn.to/3DNUvNu} >> Make sure to check out Naja’s website {https://www.najahall.com} >> Join Blended and Black: A Community for Millennials in Stepfamilies {https://www.blendedandblack.com} >> Listen to Naja’s Podcast, I Know I’m Crazy {https://tinyurl.com/2p8wbw8h}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn how to be honest in assessing your life and how to tell when it’s time to pivot your passion. {https://thens.ls/3rcyoey}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

In this week's Motivational Minutes, NSLS President and CEO Neil Khaund shares the importance of learning from your errors. We all make mistakes but hopefully the lessons you learn will prevent you from making them in the future. Your hope is what inspires you to keep going, even when things are tough. So never give up on yourself and always keep learning. LEARN MORE: >> Connect with Neil on LinkedIn {https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkhaund} >> Follow Neil on Twitter {https://twitter.com/neilkhaund} >> Check out Neil's latest book recommendations: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill and Hit Refresh by Satya Nadella {https://amzn.to/3u0Lr4s} {https://amzn.to/35xwaP9} >> Watch this week's Motivational Mondays video podcast on the blog {https://www.nsls.org/blog/advancing-higher-ed-with-a-global-vision}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Neil Khaund is the National Society of Leadership And Success (NSLS) President and CEO. With over two decades of experience in higher education and organizational growth, Neil is excited to lead the NSLS as it embarks upon international expansion. Neil jokes that education is part of his DNA. His grandfather is a respected historian whose books are in the Library of Congress, and his aunts and uncles are teachers. Neil broke the tradition by entering investment banking after college. Ultimately, education won him over.  In this week's episode of Motivational Mondays, you'll hear Neil discuss the impact of new educational tools and formats, his passion for mentoring students, why Gen Z is influential, and more.  You’ll also learn how to nurture and inspire your team, how to leverage education to remain hopeful, and how to stay current in the field. LEARN MORE: >> Connect with Neil on LinkedIn {https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilkhaund} >> Follow Neil on Twitter {https://twitter.com/neilkhaund} >> Check out Neil's latest book recommendations: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill and Hit Refresh by Satya Nadella {https://amzn.to/3u0Lr4s} {https://amzn.to/35xwaP9}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn what is meant by “no man is an island” and who inspires Neil to keep going. {https://thens.ls/3Dzem2O}  Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Run51 is the brainchild of Erin Vilardi. She created the platform to assist women in gaining more of a voice in shaping national policies. Run 51's mission is to support women political candidates as a collective, paving the way for them to gain a majority in each of the 50 state legislatures.  As Erin explains in this week's Motivational Mondays, 51 percent of the US population is women. So, she feels they should hold 51 percent of government jobs, regardless of their backgrounds or demographics.  With a historic number of women now in Congress, they have the ability to shape change more than any other time in history. Organizations like Run51 are poised to empower women by providing materials to help them create effective change campaigns and win more elections. In this episode you’ll learn how to file for a legislative seat, what a legislature actually does, and how to find the districts in which you are eligible to run for office.   LEARN MORE: >> Connect with Erin Vilardi on LinkedIn {https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-vilardi-b3764527} >> Visit VoteRunLead’s website, Twitter, and Instagram {https://www.voterunlead.org} {https://twitter.com/VoteRunLead} {https://www.instagram.com/voterunlead} >> Learn about Erin’s Campaign, Run51 {https://www.voterunlead.org/run_51}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn about the historic rise of women in US Congress and the role men can play as allies to women in politics. {https://thens.ls/3IF8ZQy}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

There are millions of people of color who are competent and skilled. Salesforce's Aubree Broadwater doesn't get why so many companies claim they can't find good minority talent.  With that in mind, she takes great pride in her work assisting recruiting managers and HR executives in helping to eliminate stigmas around minority hiring. People of color are qualified, but Aubree points out that individuals in charge of hiring don't always know where to look for them. Aubree's Interviewer Certification Program educates and informs hiring managers, helping them better deal with unconscious bias and improve diversity in their hiring practices. On this week’s Motivational Mondays you’ll learn more about Salesforce, how they provide opportunities for highly-skilled minority talent, and the importance of understanding that everyone experiences unintentional bias.   LEARN MORE: >> Connect with Aubree on LinkedIn {https://www.linkedin.com/in/aubree-broadwater} >> Follow Aubree on Twitter {https://twitter.com/aubmazingg_92}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn about what inspires Aubree to register black voters and the importance of having a voting electorate that represents equality. {https://thens.ls/3u8H8Tw}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Jennifer Kauffman realized she needed to share her Boston Marathon Bombing story. She knew that was the only way she could free herself emotionally. One of the main things she did to help herself thrive after this traumatic experience was to forgive the bombers and then, forgive herself. Jennifer ultimately came to terms with insecurity issues that often emerged. Although she had accomplished a lot in her life, she was always looking for more. Sure, she felt a little burst of happiness after completing something, but it would fade fast.  To change her trajectory, Jennifer realized that she needed to live a more contented and fulfilled life. Learn more about her journey to happiness and deep personal introspection on this week's episode of Motivational Mondays.    LEARN MORE: >> Access more resources on Jennifer’s website {https://jenniferkauffman.com/} >> Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn {https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkauffman/} >> Join Jennifer’s Facebook group {https://www.facebook.com/breakthruresults/} >> Grab Jennifer’s book, SHATTERED {https://amzn.to/3tULHkv}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn the importance of coming to terms with unresolved traumas and why forgiving ourselves is the first step toward happiness. {https://thens.ls/3t1L4pW}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

One of the most challenging obstacles you'll face in life is learning to forgive others. Jennifer Kauffman discovered this firsthand after surviving the Boston Marathon bombing.  Jennifer was given the option to read her victim impact statement at the trial of the accused bombers. In her statement, she shared how the horrific event influenced her life. Unexpectedly, Jennifer found herself at a place of forgiveness. Forgiveness allowed her to move beyond her anger, and physical and mental harm. She was ready to be emotionally free of the situation and what emerged was a more enlightened path through life. Hear her incredible story in this episode of Motivational Mondays. You’ll learn her process of learning to forgive her attackers, the thought process that led to her healing, and how a horrific experience became a great gift.   LEARN MORE: >> Access more resources on Jennifer’s website {https://jenniferkauffman.com/} >> Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn {https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkauffman/} >> Join Jennifer’s Facebook group {https://www.facebook.com/breakthruresults/} >> Grab Jennifer’s book, SHATTERED {https://amzn.to/3tULHkv}   NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: Listen to the bonus episode to learn why Jennifer never wants to forget the bombing and the importance of embracing all of life’s experiences—good and bad. {https://thens.ls/33R7tMK}Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop