Tune in to this inspiring episode of Power Women of the Trades with special guest Lori Tschohl. Hosts Cassie Pound and Heather Bargender-Wavra join Lori, who shares her incredible journey from volunteering with McDonald's Corporation to leading in the HVACR industry. Lori dives into her motivations for community involvement and how her experience in nonprofits has shaped her career.

In this episode, Lori talks about her role on the board for Women in HVACR, utilizing training from various platforms like Habitat. She highlights the significance of the Women in HVACR conference taking place from October 21-23 in Dallas, Texas. Lori and the hosts discuss the event's schedule, including key networking opportunities, speakers like Amanda Brickman and Maureen Zappala, and scholarship awards highlighting top women in the industry.

The conversation also covers how the DISC profile helps manage team dynamics, with Cassie sharing anecdotes from her business. Lori's direct approach and her reliance on details provided by her team are contrasted with Heather's and Cassie's leadership styles. The episode underscores the importance of mentorship, effective communication, and community service within the trades.

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Introduction to the episode with Lori Tschohl.

1:12 - Discussing Lori’s extensive volunteering background.

2:45 - Lori’s involvement with McDonald's Corporation and promoting the Special Olympics.

4:18 - Utilizing training from Habitat in her role at Women in HVACR.

6:32 - Overview of the upcoming Women in HVACR conference.

7:51 - Monday night kickoff event details.

8:25 - Conference speakers: Amanda Brickman and Maureen Zappala.

9:00 - Scholarship awards for women in HVACR.

10:49 - Conference entertainment at Electric Shuffle.

11:36 - Networking and learning opportunities at the conference.

12:30 - Lori’s DISC profile and its influence on leadership.

14:10 - Cassie’s and Heather’s usage of DISC profiles in their businesses.

15:35 - The importance of balancing direct and soft communication styles.

16:20 - Kaylee’s assistance in managing Cassie’s emails and business tasks.

17:02 - Lori’s reliance on her virtual assistant for business efficiency.

18:15 - The motivational aspects of community involvement.

19:50 - Cassie and Heather discuss managing trauma responses and leadership styles.

21:40 - Lori’s insights on visionary leadership and implementation.

23:00 - The significance of having detail-oriented team members.

24:17 - The role of an executive director in nonprofit organizations.

25:30 - Lori’s involvement with various nonprofit organizations.

27:19 - Emphasizing community service and professional growth in the trades.

Meet Your Hosts:

Cassie Pound is the co-owner of Quality Heating, Cooling & Plumbing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

Heather Bargender-Wavra has a broad expertise in the construction sector, focusing on specialized accounting and strategic business areas like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Reach out to her to see how she can support your business's growth and efficiency. Connect with Heather on LinkedIn

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Lessons in Leadership from Lori Tschohl, President of Women in HVACR