The Corporate Bartender

What's up everyone and welcome to The Corporate Bartender!

Have you ever had a leader who "wasn't like you?" You just didn't vibe, and work was harder than it needed to be? Have you ever BEEN that leader? If either of those apply, you're in the right spot.

We've got Kelly McDonald on the program. Don't know Kelly? We've got ya covered!

She's a CEO, sought-after keynote speaker, and the author of four best selling books on customer experience, marketing, and leadership. She's known as the "not like you" girl, as all of her books are written from this perspective. Today we get into her book, "How to Work With and Lead People Not Like You."

This was an amazing conversation, and I think you're gonna dig it!
If you want to skip straight to the interview, 5:26 is your spot!

TCB Layout:
0:00 - Show Open & Intro
0:55 - Titles
1:22 - Kickoff 
4:04 - Kelly McDonald Interview
58:25 - Wrap & Close

Website: https://www.mcdonaldmarketing.com/aboutkelly
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellycmcdonald/

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What is The Corporate Bartender?

The Corporate Bartender is where people leaders come to think out loud.

Hosted by Eric and Lori Spencer, this long-running show is part podcast, part professional community, and part midweek reset for HR, Talent, L&D, and business leaders navigating the human side of work.

Each episode features thoughtful conversations with trusted experts and guest “bartenders” on timely leadership and workplace topics — from culture and burnout to organizational change, psychological safety, and what’s actually working right now.

It’s smart, practical, and intentionally human… with just enough humor to remind us we’re all still people.

Pull up a stool — there’s always an open seat at the bar.