Women in Leadership: Kelly Adels Hess on Mentorship and Sustainability on Sean Barnes’ Podcast, The Way Of The Wolf

Women in Leadership: Kelly Adels Hess on Mentorship and Sustainability

In this episode of Women in Leadership, host Sean Barnes sits down with Kelly Adels Hess, President of CompuCycle, to discuss leadership, mentorship, and sustainability in the rapidly evolving world of IT asset disposition. Kelly shares insights into CompuCycle’s journey, from securing a Guinness World Record to earning prestigious E-Steward Certification for responsible recycling and data security.

Listeners will gain valuable takeaways on building a strong management team, fostering a collaborative workplace, and navigating rapid business expansion. Kelly also highlights the critical role of ESG documentation, secure data destruction, and asset management in today’s corporate sustainability efforts.

Whether you’re a woman in business, an entrepreneur, or simply looking for leadership inspiration, this episode delivers actionable insights on the power of mentorship, valuing employees, and embracing a growth mindset.

🎧 Listen now to discover how leadership, innovation, and sustainability intersect at CompuCycle!

Sean Barnes welcomes Kelly Adels Hess to discuss her role at CompuCycle and the company’s impressive journey, including a Guinness World Record. Kelly shares insights on building a strong management team and fostering a collaborative environment. The conversation delves into CompuCycle’s E-Steward Certification, secure data destruction, and the benefits of ESG documentation. A tour of CompuCycle’s facility highlights their asset management and recycling processes. Kelly addresses rapid expansion challenges and offers entrepreneurial growth advice. The episode emphasizes the importance of leadership mindset, valuing employees, and human connection, providing guidance for women leaders and the value of mentorship.

Key Moments

0:00 – Introduction of Kelly Adels Hess and CompuCycle

0:25 – Guinness World Record and guidance for women in careers

1:31 – Kelly’s journey and growth of CompuCycle

5:00 – Building a strong management team and collaborative work environment

12:14 – Sean Barnes on leadership and CompuCycle’s operations

17:29 – E Steward Certification, differentiating factors, and innovations

24:05 – Secure data destruction and ESG documentation benefits

28:01 – CompuCycle facility tour and security measures

32:18 – Asset management and recycling processes

41:23 – Hard drive destruction and battery disposal

47:10 – Data center decommissioning and enterprise-level asset processing

53:22 – Rapid expansion challenges and entrepreneurial growth advice

56:40 – Leadership mindset, valuing employees, and strong culture

58:02 – Networking, relationships, and AI in entrepreneurship

1:02:17 – Human connection in leadership and advice for women leaders

1:04:06 – Value of mentorship and overcoming fear

1:06:25 – Contacting Kelly and CompuCycle’s customer approach

1:07:32 – Episode wrap-up and call to action

Key Takeaways

1. Building strong relationships and networking are essential for entrepreneurial success and career advancement.
2. Having a robust management team and letting go of control can propel a business to the next level.
3. Mentorship and the support of experienced individuals are invaluable for navigating career challenges and achieving growth.

Guest: Kelly Adels Hess

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-adels-hess-568a0056/

Website: https://www.compucycle.com/

Host: Sean Barnes

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