Episode 024: Mary Kelly, Dog Inspired Leadership Lessons
Internationally renowned author and speaker in the fields of leadership, productivity, communication and business to improve profit growth.
Author of many books, including award winning and best selling Master Your World, 15 Ways to Grow Your Business in any Economy, and Money Smart; 360 Degrees of Leadership, Stop the Barking, and In Case of Emergency Break Glass.
Published in 100’s of magazines, newspapers and journals worldwide.
In her 21 years as a Naval Military Officer (retiring as a Commander), she trained over 40,000 military civilians and personnel.
Born in Texas, Mary Kelly is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and spent over 20 years on active duty in intelligence and logistics. She retired from the Navy as a commander. She has Master’s degrees in history and economics, and a PhD in economics. With over 20 years combined teaching experience at the Naval Academy, Hawaii Pacific University, and the Air Force Academy, she taught economics, finance, history and management. She has experience in academic development, human resources, finance and organizational management. Mary has a track record of success as a leadership expert.
Through her work in college teaching and in the military, Mary discovered the need to make the principles of leadership and communication available to all types of businesses. Her book, Master Your World became a bestseller and launched her career as an author and speaker.
After publishing more books on leadership, productivity, communication, business growth, and organization, Mary Kelly wanted to make leadership fun and fulfilling. Leadership sounds easy, but it is difficult and the mistakes are costly.
Mary Kelly is affectionately called the “fun leadership economist” by her fans. Using her experience as a Naval commander, she learned how to create productive, happy work environments, even in the most stressful situations. She believes in leadership with a stern voice and a smile that boosts the morale of those she supports which made them want to perform better at their jobs. Today Mary spends her time showing business owners, CEO’s, managers and team leaders how to do the same. Her main message is “Great leadership is tough — let’s make it easier.”
Favorite book: The 10 X Rule, Grant Cardone
Favorite Quotes: “Today is the first day or the rest of your life”.
“success is never owned, it is only rented”, Rory Vaden
Contact Info:
Website: http://productiveleaders.com/
Email: mary@productiveleaders.com
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarykelly
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMaryKelly