Dive into an inspiring conversation with Rachel Wallis Andreasson about the power of leadership and mentorship. Rachel shares her insights on being open to learning from others and the impact it has had on her journey. From breaking barriers in her industry to guiding teams and community organizations, she emphasizes the importance of collaboration and continuous growth. Rachel also discusses her book, "The Sixth Level," which explores unique strategies women leaders use to turn challenges into opportunities. Tune in to discover how embracing mentorship and a willingness to learn can elevate your leadership skills and drive meaningful change.
Bio: Rachel Wallis Andreasson, MBA, executive, writer, and collaborator, believes the right people come into your life at the right time for a specific purpose. Rachel has a passion for supporting women and helping them build their network. She joined her family business during its first major acquisition and then built infrastructure, people, and family governance systems for the next twenty-four years. She was the first woman to become president of the Missouri State Association for the convenience store industry, and she was awarded the Leadership Award by her peers while earning her MBA at Washington University. After serving in various leadership positions in her family business, Rachel became the CEO, overseeing 1,100 team members.
Today, she remains a shareholder and board member of the family business, served as the Executive Director of the Reform synagogue where she grew up for over six years and is a proud mother of three. Rachel serves on a bank board, is a mentor, and is a founding member of a community foundation where she continues to oversee a learning center that serves one hundred children in rural Missouri. Rachel is a self-starter on initiatives that bring value to an organization and thrives on moving people and organizations forward in a purposeful way.
Rachel's Something Extra: "If every leader could expand their humanity and, you know, listen to others, try to understand, and really, you know, try to leave the world in a better place. And, you know, more tolerance, more understanding, more listening, but just overall more humanity."
Guest Links:
- Lisa Nichols, Host
- Jenny Heal, Executive Producer
- Joe Szynkowski and Landon Burke, Marketing Support
- Portside Media, Podcast Engineer
