Irma Neal | Leading Through Chaos: How to Navigate Workplace Challenges with Confidence

🎧 Episode Summary

In this episode of Women Choosing Growth, host Tina Sue welcomes Irma Neal, co-founder of Onyx Rising, leadership expert, and author of Leading in Chaos. With over three decades of experience in government and corporate leadership, Irma has seen it all—from managing large organizations in crisis to helping leaders navigate financial wellness and organizational change. She shares powerful insights on leadership, financial literacy, and managing workplace dynamics, drawing from her personal journey and extensive professional background.

🗝️ Key Topics Covered

• The connection between financial literacy and leadership—how financial stress impacts workplace productivity.
• Leading through chaos—Irma’s experiences managing challenging workplaces and implementing transformational change.
• Identifying toxic workplace dynamics and turning disengaged employees into engaged contributors.
• Why inclusive leadership matters and how to engage every employee in the vision.
• Financial wellness for employees—how leaders can help their teams build financial security.
• How businesses can use financial education as a tool for employee engagement and retention.

✅ Actionable Takeaways

• Embrace the troublemaker—engage the most vocal or resistant employees to bring them into the vision.
• Observe before acting—take time to understand team dynamics before making leadership decisions.
• Tie financial literacy into company culture—help employees understand benefits like 401(k)s and health savings accounts.
• Explain the "why" behind decisions—employees are more likely to follow rules when they understand their purpose.
• Recognize top performers—don’t overlook your best employees while managing workplace challenges.

💬 Notable Quotes

"When there's chaos, someone is benefiting from it. Leaders need to identify that and address it." – Irma Neal

"The best way to handle workplace resistance is to include the troublemakers in the vision." – Irma Neal

"Financial stress is a workplace productivity killer. Companies must recognize the role financial education plays in performance." – Irma Neal

"The strongest leaders don’t just bark orders—they engage, listen, and inspire their teams." – Tina Sue

📌 Connect with Irma Neal

🌐 Website: www.onyx2rise.com

📖 Workbook: Grab Here

📩 Email: irmaneal@onyx2rise.com

📞 Phone: 317-918-4186

🔗 LinkedIn: Onyx Rising

📘 Facebook: Onyx Rising

📖 Book: Leading in Chaos – Available on Amazon & Audible

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