Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast

At the Grounding and Growing Leadership team, we believe that everyone is a leader and leadership starts with you. Join Tara Gronhovd, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and e2Grow High Performing Team Coach and Pamela Nelson, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, Certified Leadership Coach, Counselor and Spiritual Director as we navigate conversations to grow you and your teams on your leadership journey's.

Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Tara Gronhovd and Pamela Nelson, with 138 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tara Gronhovd and Pamela Nelson hosts Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast, a business show with 138 episodes published.

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  Where Growth Breaks | Findings from GROW with Tara & Stephanie

  Aug 4, 202631 min

  Welcome back, friends! In this episode of the Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast, Tara is joined by co-host and ALIGN’s Chief Strategy Officer, Stephanie Theisen, to explore one of the biggest barriers to sustainable growth: leadership capacity. Together, they unpack why so many organizations struggle to scale. Not because of a lack of talent, but because they haven't built the systems, succession plans, and leadership pipelines needed to support long-term success. Drawing on insights from ALIGN’s GROW Leadership Capacity Assessment, Tara and Stephanie discuss the importance of diagnosing root causes instead of chasing symptoms, preparing future leaders before they're needed, and creating intentional pathways for leadership development. Whether your organization is navigating growth, planning for succession, or simply looking to strengthen its leadership bench, this episode offers practical strategies for building a healthier, more sustainable future. Registration for our next Grounded Leadership cohort is now open! Registration for our next Coaching For Performance cohort is now open! Registration for our new Managers Essentials Course is now open! At the Grounding and Growing Leadership podcast, we believe everyone is a leader and that leadership starts with you. Join Tara Gronhovd, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and e2Grow High Performing Team Coach, and Pamela Nelson, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, Counselor, and Spiritual Director, as we navigate conversations to grow you and your teams on your leadership journeys. CliftonStrengths (aka Strengthsfinder) is an assessment that is based on positive psychology and measures core motivations. It’s an extremely powerful tool for personal and professional development as well as improving team dynamics. You will hear us reference Strengths frequently in our podcasts. If you are interested in learning more and taking the CliftonStrengths assessment for you or your team, please reach out to tara@aligntransform.com . Comments or questions about this episode? Ideas for future podcast topics and guests? We’d love to hear from you! Resources: ALIGN

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  Episode #137

  Are You An Overfunctioning Leader? with Stephanie Theisen

  Jun 22, 202634 minS3

  Welcome back, friends! In this episode of the Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast, Tara is joined by co-host and ALIGN’s Chief Strategy Officer, Stephanie Theisen, to explore a leadership challenge many high achievers don’t realize they’re facing: overfunctioning. Together, they unpack four common overfunctioning leadership patterns; micromanaging, firefighting, hypervigilance, and rescuing, and discuss how these behaviors, often rooted in good intentions, can unintentionally limit team growth and create dependency. Drawing from Stephanie’s own leadership journey, the conversation offers practical insights for recognizing when control is getting in the way of sustainable momentum. Tara and Stephanie share strategies for building healthier leadership habits, empowering team members, and having the accountability conversations leaders often avoid. Plus, listeners can access the Over-Functioning Leader Self-Assessment to reflect on their own leadership tendencies and identify opportunities for growth. Registration for our next Grounded Leadership cohort is now open! Registration for our next Growth-Focused Leader cohort is now open! Registration for our new Managers Essentials Course is now open! At the Grounding and Growing Leadership podcast, we believe everyone is a leader and that leadership starts with you. Join Tara Gronhovd, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and e2Grow High Performing Team Coach, and Pamela Nelson, Gallup Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, Counselor, and Spiritual Director, as we navigate conversations to grow you and your teams on your leadership journeys. CliftonStrengths (aka Strengthsfinder) is an assessment that is based on positive psychology and measures core motivations. It’s an extremely powerful tool for personal and professional development as well as improving team dynamics. You will hear us reference Strengths frequently in our podcasts. If you are interested in learning more and taking the CliftonStrengths assessment for you or your team, please reach out to tara@aligntransform.com . Comments or questions about this episode? Ideas for future podcast topics and guests? We’d love to hear from you! Resources: The Overfunctioning Leader Self-Assessment ALIGN

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  Episode #136

  SHIFT 2026 Recap with Pamela Nelson and Stephanie Theisen

  May 25, 202634 minS3

  <p>Welcome back, friends! In this special episode of the Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast, Tara is joined by Pamela and Stephanie to recap and reflect on the energy, momentum, and meaningful moments from SHIFT 2026. Together, they share behind-the-scenes insights from organizing the event, the power of in-person connection, and the standout lessons that emerged from this year’s momentum-focused theme. </p><p>The conversation highlights key takeaways from speakers like Jon Acuff, the importance of trust-building behaviors within teams, and the personal growth that came from stepping into new roles and challenges throughout the event. From mindset shifts to leader...

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  Episode #135

  Why Your Core Values Aren't Working

  May 12, 202639 minS3

  <p>Welcome back, friends! In this episode of the Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast, Tara is joined by co-host Stephanie Theisen, to dive into what it really takes to make Core Values more than just words on a wall. They explore how many organizations underutilize their values after creation, and why clarity, alignment, and even tension between values can actually strengthen culture.  </p><p>They also unpack practical ways to bring values to life, from leadership alignment and hiring to performance conversations and team connection, especially in today’s hybrid work environments. Join us for this important discussion! </p><p>Registration...

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  Episode #134

  Leadership Pathways

  Apr 27, 202637 minS3

  <p>Welcome back, friends! In this episode of the Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast, Tara is joined by co-host and ALIGN’s Chief Strategy Officer, Stephanie Theisen, to unpack the risks of over-relying on AI at work and the importance of maintaining real human connection. They also dive into a common leadership pitfall: promoting high performers too quickly without proper development, and why not all top talent is ready to lead. </p><p>They share practical insights on building clear leadership pathways, having honest career conversations, and investing in employee growth, even when tenure is short. The takeaway: intentional development and r...

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