Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Commander/Dr. Mary C. Kelly, a globally recognized economist, bestselling author, retired US Naval Commander, and National Speakers Association Hall of Fame Speaker, who shares leadership lessons from some of her previous bestsellers, and highlights her new book coming out in 2025, “You Next: A Step by Step Guide to Taking Charge of Your Career,” which is co-authored by Meridith Elliott Powell.
Commander/Dr. Mary C. Kelly, US Navy (retired) spent 25 years of active duty in the Navy. She was a military professor at the Naval Academy and a civilian professor at the Air Force Academy. She learned lessons in leadership in the first and second gulf wars and during 911. From her days as a naval intelligence officer to her role as one of today’s most influential economists, Commander/Dr. Mary C. Kelly has carved out an unforgettable career in leadership. Former chief of police, professor, realtor and HR Director – Mary has spent over 25 years teaching and training more than 40,000 military and civilian personnel. Mary is now on a mission to spread her message of success with audiences worldwide, sharing with them the secrets to being a true leader in today’s workplace. Mary is the author of 20 books on business growth, leadership, and today’s economy. She is a speaker, coach, and trainer who has worked with hundreds of organizations and companies across the globe.
During the interview, Commander/Dr. Mary C. Kelly discusses her 5 steps to P.I.V.O.T. and how to lead yourself and your team through the stress of uncertainty, crisis, challenge and change. She shares a tip from her book, “Stop Procrastinating Tomorrow” and how you can access free resources to start taking action on the things that will move you forward. She then talks about why she and co-author, Meridith Elliott Powell, focused on the problem of creating and implementing a viable succession plan and created a practical guidebook for business owners and leaders with “Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy.” She wraps up talking about how that book led them to write their next, “You Next: A Step by Step Guide to Taking Charge of Your Career,” which is coming out in 2025 and focused on individual career growth and leadership development to build up the leadership pipeline needed for organizational sustainability and success.
Visit https://productiveleaders.com to learn more about Commander/Dr. Mary C. Kelly, her books, and resources. To take advantage of her offer to access some of the free resources, visit https://productiveleaders.com/podcast/.
