In this episode, Betty Collins has a captivating conversation with Kristin Krabacher, a senior tax accountant manager at Brady Ware, who is on the path to becoming a key leader within the firm. Kristin shares her journey to her current role and discusses the impact of Anita Anand, the Managing Partner of Brady Ware's Executive Committee, and the inspiration she provides to the women at the firm.Through their discussion, Kristin and Betty dive into the key takeaways from Anita's recent podcast episode on "Inspiring Women." They explore Anita's leadership qualities, her journey to the top, and the valuable lessons she imparts. Anita's insights on embracing the reality of making mistakes, seeking support, and giving yourself grace are particularly valuable for women navigating their professional journeys.

Kristin also reflects on how Anita's leadership style has inspired her to be relatable, supportive, and uplifting to the women around her. She shares her own experiences and how she has applied Anita's wisdom in her career and personal life.Leadership and Support Systems: "First of all, it's just it's kinda nice to see that everyone has the same fears and insecurities, whether you're at the top or where wherever you are along the organization, and that we're all kind of seeking that support from people within our family, our friends, and just the surrounding ourselves with good people is what helps us to be good leaders." — Kristin KrabacherTop Takeaways

The importance of sharing life lessons: Betty emphasizes the obligation and responsibility to share our journeys and the impactful lessons learned.Inspiration from leaders: Kristin shares how Anita Anand inspires women in the firm with her leadership qualities, vision, and relatability.Learning from challenges: Anita's reflection on fears and insecurities resonates with everyone, demonstrating that seeking support and surrounding ourselves with good people can help us be better leaders.It's okay to fail: Kristin highlights the importance of embracing mistakes and giving ourselves grace. This resonates with women as they navigate demanding careers and emphasizes the significance of self-compassion.Mentorship and guidance: Kristin's approach to working with younger women involves putting herself in their shoes and sharing her experiences to help them adapt and grow.Attainable leadership: Anita's leadership looks attainable, and Kristin parallels this approach by making herself relatable and showcasing that achieving a successful career and balancing motherhood is possible.Supporting working mothers: Kristin underscores the significance of having a strong support system with family and colleagues, emphasizing the role of understanding and collaborative support in helping working mothers manage their careers and family responsibilities.Prioritization and flexibility: Kristin's approach to reprioritizing based on present demands highlights the importance of staying flexible and focused to navigate the multiple responsibilities and challenges women often encounter in their professional and personal lives.Be relatable and supportive: Kristin emphasizes the importance of being relatable and empathetic to understand and support others, indicating the value of women uplifting and guiding each other through relatability and understanding.Women's leadership and collaboration: Betty's message encourages women to fulfill their roles and play to their strengths in leadership, addressing the diverse talents that women bring.

Empowerment in Leadership: "We all have roles to play, and we all need to be that for other women."— Betty Collins

Memorable Moments04:13 Kristin Moore's impressive career and future leadership.07:50 Anita is inspiring. Generations inspire each other.10:40 Kristin: balancing career, family, and priorities.15:37 Embrace your talents and support other women.16:25 Inspiring women,