Getting to Know Rita Sever: Organizational Coach & Author
Organizational coach and author Rita Sever steps out of the leadership classroom and into the Big Blend Media House for a fun, unscripted "Getting to Know You" conversation with host Lisa D. Smith. Rita is the author of Supervision Matters and Leading for Justice and the host of Big Blend Radio's Supervision Matters Podcast.
Watch the full "Getting to Know You" podcast episode above with Rita Sever and enjoy the conversation highlights below. You can listen to or download the audio-only version on Podbean.

Key Conversation Highlights
An otter for a spirit animal: Rita chooses the otter for its sense of play. Otters hold hands while they sleep and collect favorite rocks, and Lisa shares the otter's meaning in the Tunica-Biloxi traditions of Avoyelles Parish.
Fun means games and connection: Rita plays to connect with her husband, her grandchildren, and her family of origin. Jigsaw puzzles are a firm no ("messy middle, nope!"), while Yahtzee and Catan are in.
A life lesson for the next generation: Take time to play and connect with the people you love, because life is short and fragile.
Bucket list: The San Juan Islands are at the top of Rita's wish list, with hiking, wildlife, and island scenery on the menu.
Talk show theme song: If Rita had her own TV talk show, "This Little Light of Mine" would open it.
The dinner party: Rita is pescatarian and will not be served creamed corn (or mushy peas). Her dream meal is salmon, mashed potatoes, a salad, a brownie for dessert, and a red blend wine.
Rita's room in the Big Blend Media House: A game room, of course, with dice, ping pong, and board games like Clue and Catan. Her grandson reads the rules and teaches the whole family.
Resources & Links
🌐 Rita's Website: https://supervisionmatters.com
🎙️ Supervision Matters Podcast: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/supervision-matters-podcast-with-rita-sever
📖 Supervision Matters Digital Podcast Magazine: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/supervision-matters-magazine
⭐ Rita Sever's Expert Page: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/rita-sever-hr-and-leadership-expert