Transforming Procurement with Lourdes Coss

Episode 53: Digital Transformation: Staying Ahead of the Curve

Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 -0500

In Episode #53 I talk about what digital transformation means for procurement, the technologies driving this shift, and strategies to stay ahead of the curve.

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Episode 52: Procurement Integrity: Balancing Transparency and Strategic Advantage

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0500

Episode 52: In this episode I talk about why procurement integrity matters, how to foster a culture of transparency, and ways to achieve strategic outcomes without compromising ethical principles.

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Episode 51: The Art of Influence

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In Episode #51 listeners explore how to lead without formal authority by leveraging influence to build credibility, emotional connection, and strategic communication. The discussion provides actionable strategies for aligning stakeholder interests and overcoming resistance, empowering procurement professionals to drive impactful change in complex environments.

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Episode 50: Emotional Intelligence in Procurement

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0600

Episode 50 explores how emotional intelligence—through self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and strong social skills—empowers procurement leaders to build trust and foster lasting relationships. Discover practical strategies for turning high-pressure situations into opportunities for collaboration and innovation in your organization.

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Episode 49: Visionary Leadership

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0600

In this Episode, I share simple steps to develop and communicate a vision, align your team, and create a culture of innovation and accountability.

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Episode 48: Goal Setting with Purpose

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0600

In this Episode, we explore the art of setting and achieving goals with intentionality and realism. Small consistent actions can transform your outcomes and shape your future.

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Episode 47: 7 Things A Great Leader Doesn't Do

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Summary

In this episode, we explore the seven things great leaders don’t do, highlighting how avoiding common leadership pitfalls can build trust, foster collaboration, and drive better results. From not micromanaging to leading by example, these insights are tailored to help procurement professionals strengthen their leadership skills and enhance team performance.

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Episode 46: Growth and Development in Public Procurement

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we explore the critical role of continuous growth and development in public procurement. We'll discuss how staying informed, investing in professional skills, and embracing new challenges can elevate both individual careers and the procurement function within an organization, helping to meet the evolving demands of the field.

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Episode 45: Engaging Your Team in Public Procurement

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we explore the critical role of team engagement in public procurement. We’ll discuss strategies for fostering clarity, trust, and collaboration, empowering team members, and creating a culture where your team feels connected to their work and motivated to contribute to the organization’s success.

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Episode 44: Building Trust in Public Procurement

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0500

In this podcast, we’ll explore the importance of building trust within public procurement, focusing on strategies to strengthen trust with teams, vendors, and the public. Trust is the cornerstone of successful procurement processes, fostering transparency, accountability, and collaboration for more effective outcomes.

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Episode 43: The Value of Volunteering with Kara Daniel

Mon, 06 May 2024 20:00:00 -0500

In this Episode, I have a conversation with Kara Daniel regarding the benefits of volunteering as a way to give back, leadership development, and personal development. She talks about the skills that she learned, the relationships that she developed along the way, and the value of being inspired by a mentor.

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Episode #42: Reflections - 2024 NIGP Leadership Summit

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In Episode #42, I reflect on the lessons/themes of the Summit. These include transformational leadership vs. transactional leadership, collaboration, networking, and the power of perspective.

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Episode 41: A Leadership Journey: A Conversation with Erin D'Vincent

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0500

In Episode 42, I interview my friend and colleague, Erin D'Vincent. She talks about her leadership journey and how growth led out of the comfort zone. She shares insights about her growth and provides her advice to other leaders.

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Episode 40: The Power of Coaching and Mentoring

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0600

In this Episode, I talk about the power of coaching and mentorship and how it can help you unlock your full potential to propel you forward and achieve greater success.

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Episode 39: Part 2 of Cultivating Leadership Brilliance: The EQ Advantage

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600

This Episode is Part 2 of the previous Episode 38. In this Episode I touch on the emotional center (the brain) and some of the science behind the benefits of developing emotional intelligence. There are things that individuals can do to increase their emotional intelligence to enhance their leadership.

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Episode 38: Cultivating Leadership Brilliance: The EQ Advantage

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600

In this Episode I talk about the relationship between effective leadership and emotional intelligence. Emotionally intelligent leaders can more effectively develop relationships, deal with conflict, exhibit more resilience, and can help foster an environment of collaboration for their team.

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Episode 37: The Growth Mindset Advantage

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0500

This episode discusses the importance of the right attitude and a growth mindset for procurement leaders.

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Episode 36: Interview with John Flynn about Remote Work

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0500

In this episode, John Flynn, Procurement Professional at Oregon State University, talks about his transition to remote work and what he learned in the process. He provides insights about remote and in-person work and things to consider when making a decision over one or the other.

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Episode 35: Change - The Unwelcome Guest.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I highlight three aspects of change that make it challenging to accept immediately. It is a process that requires some preparation.

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Episode 34: Your Evaluation Process and your Solicitation Goals

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I talk about the objective of the evaluation process, qualitative evaluations, and scores.

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Episode 33: Is your team happy?

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0500

Judgment, lack of trust, and an unfriendly environment may block your team's happiness. What can you do about it? The financial condition of the organization may depend on it.

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Episode 32: Three Mistakes Leaders Make When Implementing Transformation

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 21:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I talk about three mistakes to avoid when implementing a change or initiating a transformation of your organization.

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Episode 31: Communicate, Listen, Connect

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I talk about the importance of effective communication, how to prepare, and how to deal with the feedback.

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Episode 30: Courage to Grow

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I talk about courage and taking action towards your growth.

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Episode 29: A Plan for Inspired Action

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I talk about the importance of having a plan, what to include in the plan, and what can you do to direct your brain to help you achieve the plan.

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Episode 28: Intentionality and Change

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I talk about the need to be intentional about change so that you can achieve the goals that you want to achieve. This may also require making adjustments to your environment and creating a culture of support, growth, and development - a laboratory for growth.

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Episode 27: Awareness Precedes Change

Mon, 30 May 2022 03:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I talk about change and the first requisite for change, awareness. I recommend that you use a tool like DISC to help identify blind spots that get in the way of progress.

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Episode 26: Values, Happiness and the Impact on Performance

Mon, 23 May 2022 03:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I offer thoughts about the relevance of happy individuals and a productive and high-performing team. This is one thing to consider if you are considering transformation.

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Episode 25: Procurement Method Selection

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0500

In this episode I talk about the responsibility and process for selecting the procurement method.

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Episode 24: Lessons from NIGP Leadership Summit

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 20:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I talk about the value of being more intentional with our networking and the value of the mastermind. NIGP Leadership Summit in Anaheim

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Episode 23: The Effect of Growth on the Leader, the Team, the Organization, and Your Health

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I talk about the importance of having a growth mindset, especially if you are a leader. If the leader stops growing, he/she will limit the growth and effectiveness of the team and ultimately negatively impact the organization.

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Episode 22: A conversation with David Yarkin

Mon, 17 May 2021 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode, David Yarkin talks about how Procurated adds value to procurement professionals and entities. We also talk about the procurement profession, transformation, and the paths to continue adding value to the procurement profession.

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Episode 21: Talking with Rick Grimm about the NIGP-CPP Certification

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Rick Grimm is the CEO of the NIGP: Institute for Public Procurement organization He talks about his journey to CEO of NIGP, Pathways, NIGP-CPP, and the value of becoming a certified procurement professional.

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Episode 20: A Conversation with Dr. Stephen Gordon regarding the Continuity of Supply Initiative

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Gordon talks about the genesis and purpose of the Continuity of Supply Initiative (CoSi). If you'd like to take a step towards adding value to the procurement profession and add resiliency to the process, contact CoSi members for more information on how to get involved. Website: https://normajune55.wixsite.com/cosi

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Episode 19: Perspectives on Procurement and Technology - A conversation with Darin Matthews

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600

In this episode, I talk with Darin Matthews about his perspectives on procurement and technology. He also offers his thoughts on mentorship and shares his journey in the procurement profession.

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Episode 18: Getting Employee Engagement in a Transformation

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0600

In this episode, I describe a strategy for getting employee engagement.

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Episode 17: Getting your Team's Buy-in for Transformation

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0600

In this episode, I share two strategies and give examples of how to get your team's buy-in.

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Episode 16: Enabling Resources for your Transformation

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 21:00:00 -0600

Topic: Three key enablers for which you want to request funding early in your transformation process.

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Episode 15: Your Goals and Your KPIs

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0600

KPIs help you stay on track to achieve your goals.

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Episode 14: Establishing your Key Performance Indicators

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0600

KPIs are important but prioritize the implementation based on data availability and effort required to collect data.

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Episode 13: Communicating your Transformation Plan

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0600

Strategies for disseminating your transformation plan and getting support for the plan and needed resources.

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Episode 12: Starting a Transformation

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0600

First steps of starting a transformation. This is the first of several episodes of the transformation process.

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Episode 11: Adaptability

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 21:00:00 -0600

Adaptability is an important leadership quality. Some people are less adaptable due to fear of the unknown or for a preference of the comfort zone.

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Episode 10: Remote Employee Engagement

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 20:00:00 -0600

In this episode, I talk about three things to maintain employee engagement while working remotely: inclusion, positive attitude, and appreciation.

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Episode 9: Connecting with People

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode, I talk about ways in which you can establish a connection with people to increase your influence and add value to people with whom you connect.

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Episode 8: Increasing your Influence

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I talk about four levels of influence in the context of procurement.

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Episode 7: Change and Transformation

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I refer to the four stages of change based on the paper "Emotional Cycle of Change" written by Psychologists Don Kelley and Daryl Connor.

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Episode 6: Growth

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -0500

Growth is change and essential in transformation. In this episode, I talk about several of the laws of growth from the book written by Dr. John C. Maxwell "The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth". These laws are related to the transformation process in that growth is uncomfortable, but necessary to become the persons that can achieve the goals set out for the organization. This is also applicable at the personal level. I touch on the laws of intentionality, awareness, environment, rubber band, curiosity, consistency, and contribution.

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Episode 5: High Performing Team

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0500

High performing teams have some characteristics in common. In this episode I talk about some of the common traits of teams whose performance positively impact the organization.

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Episode 4: Interview with Marcheta Gillespie on NIGP's Mentorship Program

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 20:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Marcheta Gillespie of MG Procurement Consulting and Vice-Chair of NIGP's Mentorship Committee talks about the Mentorship Program for public procurement professionals. If you are interested in mentoring or being mentored, search for the Facebook Page: NIGP Mentorship and ask to join the group. The group is active and already many are adding value to the community.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/search/groups_home/?q=nigp%20mentorship

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Episode 3: Leader's Mindset

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 22:00:00 -0500

If you are leading or preparing to lead a transformation, put yourself in the right mindset. Think about growth, your behavior, values, and others mindset.

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Episode 2: Leadership Skills

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0500

Importance of leadership skills and tips to develop or enhance your leadership skills.

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Foundational Aspects of Transformation

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -0500

In this episode I set the foundation for transformation. The "what is" "the why" and "the how" of transformation. An inside job that manifests in physical progress and a transformed organizational culture.

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