<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Leadership Without a Playbook]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Leadership Without a Playbook is a conversation series featuring Sara Riedel and Deb Jennings as they explore the realities of modern leadership in a rapidly changing world. Through candid conversations and real-world experiences, they discuss topics such as curiosity, navigating change, career growth, networking, leading with grace, and personal branding. Join them for practical insights, fresh perspectives, and honest discussions designed to help leaders grow with confidence, clarity, and purpose.</p>]]></description><link>theklc.ai/leadership-without-a-playbook</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:20:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/8V3YMLTf.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Sara Riedel & Deb Jennings]]></author><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:20:08 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Sara Riedel & Deb Jennings]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Management]]></category><itunes:author>Sara Riedel &amp; Deb Jennings</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Leadership Without a Playbook is a conversation series featuring Sara Riedel and Deb Jennings as they explore the realities of modern leadership in a rapidly changing world. Through candid conversations and real-world experiences, they discuss topics such as curiosity, navigating change, career growth, networking, leading with grace, and personal branding. Join them for practical insights, fresh perspectives, and honest discussions designed to help leaders grow with confidence, clarity, and purpose.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Sara Riedel &amp; Deb Jennings</itunes:name><itunes:email>sriedel@engagelm.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Careers"/><itunes:category text="Management"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/787525ce-6eaa-4f6c-8b7e-85ed528bfb35/logos/1e2980c5-dd75-4f83-8bb3-51f1bfc61470.jpeg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Embracing Change</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Leadership Without a Playbook, Deb and Sara explore the theme of embracing change, sharing personal experiences and insights on how to navigate significant transitions in life and work. </p><p></p><p>They discuss the importance of adaptability, the role of leadership during times of change, and the value of a supportive network. </p><p></p><p>The conversation emphasizes that change is a constant in life, and how one can grow and learn from it, regardless of whether it is chosen or thrust upon them.</p><p></p><p>Sound Bites</p><p>00:00 "Embracing change is all about growth."</p><p>08:04 "Everything's gonna be okay."</p><p>11:09 "You have to role model leadership."</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Embracing Change: An Introduction</p><p>01:26 Sara's Journey Through Change</p><p>07:09 Deb's Leadership Experience During Change</p><p>13:06 The Nature of Change: Chosen vs. Thrust Upon Us</p><p>15:34 Final Thoughts on Embracing Change</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">944153ed-5644-4f90-9f02-e90d95e1b387</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sara Riedel & Deb Jennings]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/db47a47ea7b1ee4fabd946aef04980f4431cf36a3afc51aeb872606317fb7461/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NDQxNTNlZC01NjQ0LTRmOTAtOWYwMi1lOTBkOTVlMWIzODciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3ODc1MjVjZS02ZWFhLTRmNmMtOGI3ZS04NWVkNTI4YmZiMzUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODRiMjZlYWUzOWYwMGExYTIwMTRlY2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE2YWI2ZmY1NTNmNTM0M2EzNjcyOWFkL3NhcmFzLXN0dWRpby1pYXBBaC1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMzBfXzQtMjktMTkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="32742234" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/787525ce-6eaa-4f6c-8b7e-85ed528bfb35/episodes/944153ed-5644-4f90-9f02-e90d95e1b387/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Embracing Change&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Leadership Without a Playbook, Deb and Sara explore the theme of embracing change, sharing personal experiences and insights on how to navigate significant transitions in life and work. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They discuss the importance of adaptability, the role of leadership during times of change, and the value of a supportive network. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation emphasizes that change is a constant in life, and how one can grow and learn from it, regardless of whether it is chosen or thrust upon them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sound Bites&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 &quot;Embracing change is all about growth.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:04 &quot;Everything&apos;s gonna be okay.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:09 &quot;You have to role model leadership.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Embracing Change: An Introduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:26 Sara&apos;s Journey Through Change&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:09 Deb&apos;s Leadership Experience During Change&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:06 The Nature of Change: Chosen vs. Thrust Upon Us&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:34 Final Thoughts on Embracing Change&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:17:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/787525ce-6eaa-4f6c-8b7e-85ed528bfb35/logos/1e2980c5-dd75-4f83-8bb3-51f1bfc61470.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Embracing Change</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leadership Without a Playbook]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Leadership Without a Playbook</b> is a podcast for leaders navigating the moments no one prepares you for.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://leadershipexchangeclub.com/" target="_blank">https://leadershipexchangeclub.com/</a></p><p></p><p>The difficult conversations. The tough decisions. The uncertainty. The unexpected challenges.</p><p></p><p>Because the truth is, leadership doesn't come with a playbook.</p><p>Hosted by Sara Riedel and Deb Jennings, this podcast is built on honest conversations, shared experiences, and practical ideas to help leaders navigate the realities of leadership with greater confidence and clarity.</p><p></p><p>Rather than interviewing experts from a distance, Sara and Deb explore leadership together—exchanging perspectives, challenging assumptions, and sharing lessons learned from years of leading, coaching, and working alongside leaders across industries.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're leading a team, stepping into your first leadership role, or navigating your next challenge, each episode offers practical insights, fresh perspectives, and actionable ideas you can apply immediately.</p><p></p><p>Because leadership isn't meant to be figured out alone.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">00b6c742-98be-4e29-accc-da18728618c0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sara Riedel & Deb Jennings]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:48:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/cb94df2a5b1b6ed0f27e35d9f3f5aebce53739ff030aef9d015a0b7f3e416514/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMGI2Yzc0Mi05OGJlLTRlMjktYWNjYy1kYTE4NzI4NjE4YzAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3ODc1MjVjZS02ZWFhLTRmNmMtOGI3ZS04NWVkNTI4YmZiMzUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODRiMjZlYWUzOWYwMGExYTIwMTRlY2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE2MTg4YzAyOGJjNjk1ZDFiZDlkZTJkL3NhcmFzLXN0dWRpby1pYXBBaC1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMjNfXzUtMjEtMzYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="48011119" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/787525ce-6eaa-4f6c-8b7e-85ed528bfb35/episodes/00b6c742-98be-4e29-accc-da18728618c0/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Leadership Without a Playbook&lt;/b&gt; is a podcast for leaders navigating the moments no one prepares you for.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://leadershipexchangeclub.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://leadershipexchangeclub.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The difficult conversations. The tough decisions. The uncertainty. The unexpected challenges.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because the truth is, leadership doesn&apos;t come with a playbook.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Sara Riedel and Deb Jennings, this podcast is built on honest conversations, shared experiences, and practical ideas to help leaders navigate the realities of leadership with greater confidence and clarity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rather than interviewing experts from a distance, Sara and Deb explore leadership together—exchanging perspectives, challenging assumptions, and sharing lessons learned from years of leading, coaching, and working alongside leaders across industries.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&apos;re leading a team, stepping into your first leadership role, or navigating your next challenge, each episode offers practical insights, fresh perspectives, and actionable ideas you can apply immediately.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because leadership isn&apos;t meant to be figured out alone.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:25:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/787525ce-6eaa-4f6c-8b7e-85ed528bfb35/logos/1e2980c5-dd75-4f83-8bb3-51f1bfc61470.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Leadership Without a Playbook</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>