EP416: How to Build Trust and Team Harmony with Dr. Lucille Maddalena
Fri Feb 06 2026
When leadership feels heavy or disconnected, it may be time to return to instinct, trust, and presence. In this episode, Laura Jane sits down with Dr. Lucille Maddalena to explore powerful leadership lessons learned not in boardrooms but on sled-dog racing trails. Through stories of teamwork, non-verbal communication, and resilience, Lucille shares how values, risk, instinct, and connection shape strong teams at work and at home. This conversation is a reminder that leadership isn't about control, it's about harmony, awareness, and creating space for joy.
Key takeaways to listen for
Why leaders must stay mentally present with their teams to succeed
The difference between work-life balance and work-life harmony
How instinct and experience guide better decision-making under pressure
What are the main factors that shape healthy organizations?
Key secret to sustainable leadership and long-term success
Resources mentioned in this episode
Moving On BY! by Dr. Lucille Maddalena | Kindle and Paperback
About Dr. Lucille Maddalena
Dr. Lucille Maddalena is a veteran executive and leadership coach, author, and speaker with deep expertise in organizational dynamics, human communication, and leader development. She holds an interdisciplinary Doctor of Education with a major in Labor Education and a second major in Human Communications and was the first woman accepted into Rutgers University's Labor Education program. Over her career, Dr. Maddalena has empowered thousands of leaders through executive coaching, leadership transition programs, and professional development workshops for corporations across the pharmaceutical, biotech, construction, and manufacturing sectors. She is the author of MOVING ON BY!, a leadership book inspired by her experience with dog sledding teamwork and organizational change, and operates under MTMCoach, where she guides executives through transitions, conflict resolution, and legacy leadership development.
Connect with Dr. Lucille
Website: MTM Coach
LinkedIn: Dr. Lucille Maddalena, Executive Coach
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When leadership feels heavy or disconnected, it may be time to return to instinct, trust, and presence. In this episode, Laura Jane sits down with Dr. Lucille Maddalena to explore powerful leadership lessons learned not in boardrooms but on sled-dog racing trails. Through stories of teamwork, non-verbal communication, and resilience, Lucille shares how values, risk, instinct, and connection shape strong teams at work and at home. This conversation is a reminder that leadership isn't about control, it's about harmony, awareness, and creating space for joy. Key takeaways to listen for Why leaders must stay mentally present with their teams to succeed The difference between work-life balance and work-life harmony How instinct and experience guide better decision-making under pressure What are the main factors that shape healthy organizations? Key secret to sustainable leadership and long-term success Resources mentioned in this episode Moving On BY! by Dr. Lucille Maddalena | Kindle and Paperback About Dr. Lucille Maddalena Dr. Lucille Maddalena is a veteran executive and leadership coach, author, and speaker with deep expertise in organizational dynamics, human communication, and leader development. She holds an interdisciplinary Doctor of Education with a major in Labor Education and a second major in Human Communications and was the first woman accepted into Rutgers University's Labor Education program. Over her career, Dr. Maddalena has empowered thousands of leaders through executive coaching, leadership transition programs, and professional development workshops for corporations across the pharmaceutical, biotech, construction, and manufacturing sectors. She is the author of MOVING ON BY!, a leadership book inspired by her experience with dog sledding teamwork and organizational change, and operates under MTMCoach, where she guides executives through transitions, conflict resolution, and legacy leadership development. Connect with Dr. Lucille Website: MTM Coach LinkedIn: Dr. Lucille Maddalena, Executive Coach Connect with Us For more information, visit https://LauraJaneLayton.com For more tips, see https://www.facebook.com/TheLauraJaneLaytonShow For more updates, follow us on https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurajanelayton/ SPONSOR Are you ready to transform with a true BFF by your side? Find the perfect coach who's got your back, inspires your growth, and helps you hit every goal. Check us out at https://laurajanelayton.com/coaches/! All the content found on our website or podcast at LauraJaneLayton.com and The Laura Jane Layton Show – Silencing Your Inner Bully ®, including images, audio, text, videos, infographics, and any other format of content, are provided for informational and/or educational purposes only. Our content is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical or health advice, and you should not accept it as such. If you need medical and/or health advice, evaluation, or consultation, then you must seek the advice of a qualified physician or healthcare provider in your area regarding any health and/or medical questions you have for your health condition. Do not ignore or delay your physician's advice or orders based on something you read on our site or hear on our podcast. If you're having a medical emergency or are dealing with health issues, please consult your physician and/or go to the hospital. Although every effort is put into making sure that all the information provided on laurajanelayton.com and on The Laura Jane Layton Show – Silencing Your Inner Bully® is accurate and updated, your reliance on any information provided by Laura Jane Layton LLC is solely at your own risk. Laura Jane Layton LLC is not responsible or liable for any claims made by external websites or education companies.