Have you ever thought how you could turn your trauma into triumph? Tracee Hunt did it and she is here to share her story and tell you how you can do as you “Learn to Lead Your Team Towards Success.”

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: 

1. Hear Tracee’s story and how she turned trauma into stepping stones to success. 
2. Learn about how to lead your team to success while working through individual and collective traumas.  
3. Hear tips on how to become a better leader.  

Episode Highlights

The Foundation: Tracee’s Story 

•  Tracee shares how being the product of unwanted pregnancy and dealing with the effects of having an absent father in the early part of her life affected her.    
• She also shares that she was a victim of mental and physical abuse.  
• Tracee explains that she uses the art of reframing to support her growth from the traumas she has experienced. 
• Tracee explains the reality of trauma and how each person is responsible for learning how to heal from their trauma. 

Motivation behind the book – Silent Overcomer 

• Tracee shares that as she went through life and tried to address her trauma and trauma-giver, writing down her feelings became very cathartic. 
•  She says that a big part of the motivation to write her book was that her daughter encouraged her to share her story.
• She explains that she had some reservations about sharing her story because of fear of how her mother, who was her main trauma giver, would react to what was written/ shared. 
• Tracee shares that her trauma would also act as a trigger for her mother but, the ultimate decision about whether or not to write the book came down to her knowing what was more important to her.
• She explains that a leadership seminar taught her the art of reframing, which has helped her deal with most of her family trauma and receive clarity. 
• She shares how a question from the speaker at the seminar made her realize that she was wearing an invisible mask and suppressing her inner hurt and trauma. 
• Tracee shares that reviews from her book made her realize how much other people were hurting and working through trauma and how important writing a book is not just about trauma but how to retool.

Leadership through Tracee’s eyes – How did trama shape her? 

• Tracee shares that her company takes a holistic approach to leadership and believes that to grow an organization, employers must first help employees to grow personally. 
• Tracee shares that her trauma has made her resilient and has contributed to her leadership development.
• She explains that she has used the skills she gained as a result of trauma for good rather than to her detriment. 

Defining Success as a leader

• Tracee shares that she defines success as reaching your individual next-level and doing something that has a positive and meaningful effect on yourself and others. She shares that she believes that a person’s mission and motive have to be about more about others than about self. 

How to lead your team towards success

• Tracee shares that an essential key in leading a team towards success is creating a safe space for individual and group growth. 
• She shares that there are three levels of leadership; Leader of self, leader of others, and leaders of leaders. 
• She says that leaders must lead by example and make room for candid conversations to understand and know more about their team’s needs and how they can work to make things better. 
• Tracee shares that she was always told that she was a leader and how personal experiences allowed her to exercise her leadership skills. 

 Tips to become a better leader

• Tracee shares that in order to become a better leader, people should try to; connect with people who have similar stories because there is a level of comfort knowing that you are not alone. 
• She also says it’s important to learn how to reframe your trauma, read books and see yourself as a better version of yourself to push you towards success.  

4 Powerful Quotes from This Episode

“When are you going to start living life because it’s good for you and achieving because it’s good for you, versus living life to prove someone else wrong?”

“We want results, not reasons.”

“What gets your attention gets you.”

“Change is inevitable, growth is optional.”

About Tracee L. Hunt 

Tracee Hunt, Owner/CEO of Total HR Solutions, LLC, a skilled HR professional, has provided key leadership in senior level roles as well as driving HR strategies through Board membership as a Committee Chair. Tracee has over 25 years of experience in the field of Human Resources. As a refined HR Executive and Business Partner, Tracee has served as a key member of executive leadership teams in varying industries, as well as currently serving as an extension of each client’s leadership teams to facilitate the achievement of organizational goals and objectives. Throughout Tracee’s HR career and in her business, she has been applauded for her astute business acumen, strategic focus, her premier executive consultation skills, her holistic focus on driving cultural competence, as well as her benefits expertise relative to its P&L impact. Tracee attributes her success to a never-ending determination to achieve in spite of any obstacle. Recently, she authored her first book “Silent Overcomer” which conveys her life’s journey and how the power of reframing was integral in turning life traumas into life triumphs. Tracee holds a master’s degree in Human Services Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management from Rider University; a bachelor’s degree in Vocational Education with a concentration in HR Training and Development from Southern Illinois University; and an associate’s degree from Burlington County College in Accounting. Tracee is married and has two children.

Curious about Tracee’s work? Check out her website and her book.

Have specific questions? You can reach out and follow Tracee on LinkedIn and Facebook 

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