Portrait of Susan Ireland

Leadership Work & Contributions

I've spent much of my career working with leaders and teams, putting leadership ideas into practice, and sharing what I've learned. Here are some articles, conversations, and programs that have been part of that work.

Published Articles

I've co-authored two articles about Our “Working Together” ™ Leadership and Management System, drawing on my experience with its principles and practices. Both articles were published in Leader to Leader, an award-winning leadership journal founded by Frances Hesselbein and published by Wiley on behalf of the University of Pittsburgh. The journal features insights and experiences from leaders and management experts across business, nonprofit organizations, and other fields.

Leading with Love and Excellence: How “Working Together” Implements the Baldrige Excellence Framework

This article explores the connection between “Working Together” and the Baldrige Excellence Framework, including the leadership behaviors that help make the system effective.

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The Business Plan Review — the Heartbeat of Our Organization

This article examines the Business Plan Review, a central practice in Our “Working Together” ™ Leadership and Management System, and how it supports transparency, accountability, and teamwork.

Recognized by Wiley as a Top Viewed Article in 2025.

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Seasons leadership

I co-founded Seasons Leadership to support leaders through development programs, workshops, and conversations about what good leadership looks like in practice. We also hosted the Seasons Leadership Podcast, where we spoke with leaders from a range of backgrounds.

Explore Seasons Leadership —
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Listen and watch the Seasons Leadership Podcast — Open link

Speaking & Podcast Conversations

A conversation with Alan Mulally

During my Boeing career, I had the opportunity to learn about and implement leadership and management practices informed by Our “Working Together” ™ Leadership and Management System across a variety of programs and projects. That practical experience continues to shape how I work with leaders and teams today.

Alan joined us on the Seasons Leadership Podcast to talk about leadership and Our “Working Together” ™ Leadership and Management System.

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Featured Podcast Appearances

The Executive Edge — Open link

Brave Women at Work — Open link

Win Make Give — Open link

The Leadership Habit— Open link

I enjoy opportunities to exchange ideas about leadership—whether I’m speaking with a group, leading a workshop, or joining a podcast conversation.

Boeing Leadership Network

I regularly speak with the Boeing Leadership Network, leading leadership-focused discussions and lunch-and-learn sessions that encourage professional growth and development.