The Most Underrated Leadership Skill? Knowing Yourself – Episode 22
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What does it really take to lead with purpose?
In this episode of the EmpowHER podcast, hosts Nicole Graham and Tanya Dempsey, Co-CEOs of CSG Advisors sit down with Maura Collins, Executive Director of the Vermont Housing Finance Agency, to explore what it means to lead with humility, curiosity, and intention.
Maura shares her personal journey—from working part-time while raising three children to becoming the head of VHFA—and how she’s redefining leadership through values like accountability, authenticity, and continuous learning.
We talk about imposter syndrome (or the rejection of it), embracing ambition unapologetically, and why the best leaders never stop growing. Whether you’re a rising professional, a seasoned exec, or somewhere in between, this conversation is a reminder that leadership isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about staying grounded, self-aware, and open to growth.
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CSG Advisors Incorporated is a national, full service, independent financial advisor that assists public finance clients in the design, financing and implementation of affordable housing, urban redevelopment and economic development initiatives. Over the past 20 years, CSG has advised on more housing bonds than any other municipal advisor, as reported by Thompson Reuters. CSG Advisors is entirely employee-owned and independent. Employee owners include minorities and women.