Kelly Schulz '16 Joins Engaging Leaders Podcast

Episode 5: The Impact of Innovation: Understanding What it Means to Serve the Community
 
“Any leader needs to have a lot of patience. Jumping to conclusions is not where we need to be as leaders. You have to sit back and soak in the information in order to determine the best paths moving forward.” – Kelly Schulz ’16

In this episode, Eric Brotman '09 and cohost Renée Winsky '05 are joined by Kelly Schulz ’16, Maryland Secretary of Commerce, to discuss how to be a leader that creates change for the community instead of for themselves. Schulz dives into Maryland’s workforce development and how to inspire, encourage, and provide citizens—especially Maryland’s youth and local business owners—with the resources they need in order to succeed and benefit the community.
 
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Listen to this conversation to learn:

• How to enhance your own leadership skills by experiencing the different leadership styles and perspectives of your colleagues
• The best ways to support your peers and the community, and how to provide resources and guidance during challenging times
• How to effectively shift gears as a leader and grow from your failures
• The importance of listening and connecting to your constituents in order to make a real difference
• How to use optimism, empathy, and inclusivity to improve and progress our State
• The pros and cons of living in the age of social media, and the importance of providing the community with factual, educational resources

​About our Guest:
Secretary Kelly M. Schulz brings a wealth of knowledge to the Maryland Department of Commerce from her years of experience working in the government, in the private sector, and as a small business owner. Previously, she has served as the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR), and is also a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates. 
 
A former member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing Frederick County, she served on the Economic Matters Committee from 2011- 2015. In addition to local issues, then Delegate Schulz took special interest in legislation relating to banks and other financial institutions, business, occupations and professions, economic development, labor and employment, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation. 
 
Prior to embarking on a career of public service, Secretary Schulz sold real estate, worked as a program manager for a defense contractor, and was a part-owner of a cyber security firm. She is proud to participate as a member in many local community organizations including the Libertytown-Unionville Lions Club, the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company, Leadership Maryland Class of ’16, and as a past Board member of the Frederick County Habitat for Humanity.
 
Secretary Schulz obtained her Associates degree from Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York and later obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland.

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