Leading With Grit & Grace

 

The journey to organizational culture change starts with you.

Leading with Grit and Grace is a story of transforming the command and control organizational culture that is often found in blue collar manufacturing jobs. Because it just doesn’t work in today’s economy.

Have the courage to take the road less traveled when you identify that change is necessary. Inspire personnel to solve problems while continuously improving processes. Learn from your failures, becoming more innovative and creative with each iteration. Know that life is full of adversity, but prepare to forge ahead and celebrate the successes along the way.

With a lot of determination, resilience, and persistence (Grit) while leading with empathy and compassion (Grace), you will accomplish goals you once thought were unattainable. In all that you do, remember to make things better.

About the Author

Ashleigh Walters

Ashleigh Walters and her family relocated to the Rust Belt town of Erie, Pennsylvania, in an attempt to revive her husband’s family’s 58-year-old business. She used the problem-solving skills she obtained while earning her BS in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University and was able to change the company culture by using a coach approach leadership style. Ashleigh regularly shares her story with fellow leaders and encourages them to “make things better” by continuously improving processes.

  • "I watched your interview on IW and thought you had some great ideas that has led to great success. Keep up the good work!!"

    Lenny

  • "Thank you for your video discussing transformation from command and control to Lean Manufacturing. I plan to refer to it in my Lean Management class this week. "

    John

  • "I just watched your interview on Industry Week. It was inspiring and insightful. Great job by you and your team!"

    Anonymous

  • "Thank you for the leadership you’ve provided my university!"

    Chuck

  • "Thank you for always finding opportunities to provide your leadership and insight!"

    Anonymous

  • "Thank you so much for generously sharing your book with the LinkedIn community and more specifically, me. I’m excited to read It!"

    Amy