I don’t want to be a leader?” Is what a client informed me as he expressed that he wanted to transition to become a FT business owner. I asked, “Business owners are leaders!”. His perception of what came with leadership was missing many aspects

Why Are Leaders So Afraid of a Little Conflict? Redefining Conflict Management

Sep 7th, 2022 45m 48s

When you hear the word conflict what comes to mind? How we perceive something could prevent us from moving towards the goals we aim to fulfill.Conflict is one of those things, and it has become a term that makes leaders think twice, hesitate,

Why Do Leaders Need To Be Trauma Informed? w/ Aleasa Word

Aug 18th, 2022 56m 7s

Trauma and emotions in the workplace.....does it belong there? In reality, both of those areas live among the walls of office buildings, virtual meeting spaces, and hybrid locations. What happens within the hearts and minds of leaders and sta

Self Awareness The Super Power Leaders Need

Aug 10th, 2022 35m 6s

Let’s take a deep dive into last week’s episode to learn why leaders fail by a lack of self awareness. When certain behaviors aren’t addressed or if we don’t take time to understand how we “show up” as leaders we are missing key data that can r

The Personalities For Successful Leadership w/Stacey Harris

Aug 2nd, 2022 1h 12m

Is there a personality hack that will help ANY leader be successful? Yes and No!! While leaders must embrace their unique gifting, and talents, they also have to consider the environment and people to make the best possible decisions. That req

The Emotional Leader: How To Identify If Emotions Are Driving Your Decision-Making

Jul 28th, 2022 33m 58s

When were you taught about emotional management? How did you experience within your family, and how has that impacted how you manage it in leadership? Many leaders have not recognized that their emotions lead their decision making. This inclu

Our First Teams: How Parents Influence How We Show Up On Teams

Jul 20th, 2022 34m 29s

Did you know our caregivers can impact how we show up on teams? In our infancy, we learn key things about intrinsic safety that can affect how we navigate professional relationships. Let's explore how our parents influence how we do professiona

Our First Leaders: Your Parents' Impact On How You Lead Today

Jul 13th, 2022 46m 16s

How Did Your Parents Influence How You Lead Today?-According to studies, only around 50% of leaders lead securely while the rest of them lead avoiding, anxiously and in internal disorganization.Our caregivers shaped how secure we are in exp

Leaders You Are Overworked Trying To Prove Something

Jul 6th, 2022 31m 7s

What are you trying to prove? Is it the reason you keep going to the next class, certificate, or degree? Slowing down, taking a moment and transitioning to the next can include rest and putting that hat down, it’s just normalizing that behavior

Leadership Identity: Without This Title WHO AM I?

Mar 7th, 2022 52m 25s

Who am I outside of this uniform? Who am I without this business suit? Who am I without being a CEO, executive or the entrepreneur everyone knows me as? Transitions are both exciting and scary but the reality is many individuals who have to tra

From Follower To Leader: I Lead Because They Made Me Do It

Feb 14th, 2022 47m 39s

I was honored to be interviewed by Sherrod Schuler, host of Behind the GRIND Podcast. How did someone who never wanted to lead, end up seeking leadership opportunities? Why is emotional literacy important for leaders? What should leaders do to

How Many "Isms" Does It Take To Consider A Workplace Unhealthy?

Jan 24th, 2022 1h 25m

I was honored to be interviewed by Shannon Smith, host of Success Is Within Reach Podcast. We discussed the difference between equity and equality and how it show up in companies, why diversity in management is needed, the need for inclusion

Did Leaders Stop Dreaming? Inspired By Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 19th, 2022 35m 20s

The "I Have A Dream" speech has been recited and quoted for many decades. It is a speech that set a standard for social justice and was watched by many globally. Imagine the impact it made the day it was given by the transformational leader of

How To Stop Losing Your Younger Talent- Lessons from A Gen-Zer

Jan 10th, 2022 1h 6m

A key to building empathy and understanding, which is a KEY COMPONENT needed in leadership, is having conversations across the table. It's in the stories we hear from others, our team members, and those we work side by side with that allows you

Leaders Are Quitting Too!! Why Do You Want To Lead?

Jan 3rd, 2022 59m 37s

Why did you want to lead? What drove you to apply for that role? What did you envision? It's one thing to depart an organization due to mistreatment or for upward growth/mobility but it's another thing to walk away because "winter has come".

The Top 5 Areas Leaders Need To Prepare For In 2022

Dec 27th, 2021 1h 2m

Did you know that resignations have increased by 54% according to LinkedIn data? Also, leaders tend to put themselves last versus prioritize their care which can aid in improving how they show up in the workplace. As we closeout 2021 and enter

When Leaders Encourage Toxic Behavior It Creates Unsafe Workplaces

Dec 20th, 2021 38m 50s

Imagine being told you are being released from your job, while being supported at a mental health clinic, following a suicide attempt. This was the real-life experience of a military member who was given this by their leadership, who drove 4 ho

The Dos & Don'ts To Virtual Layoffs: The Better Way

Dec 13th, 2021 1h 1m

Is there really a better way to lay off team members? No one gets into business ownership inspired by the firing of employees. It is typically for financial freedom, for the impact they can make, the legacy building or even the ability to contr

Why Do Companies Benefit From Supporting Social Issues? Inspired By Ahmaud Arbery

Dec 6th, 2021 29m 10s

What happens in the world does affect your team members and leaders, which has resulted to companies becoming more socially responsible. Nike has taken the corporate social justice route while most other firms have included programming to beco

Stagnation or Transformation: Which Phase Are You In?

Nov 29th, 2021 28m 26s

Charles Darwin said, "It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change." I am in a season transition as a leader in my business and within my organization. I accept and embrace the change be

How Do You Lead Through Heartbreak, Grief & Loss?

Aug 30th, 2021 49m 59s

This episode is dedicated to my nephew, Nathaniel Timothy Thornhill 1993-2021My family was hit with an unexpected loss and like many leaders, you still have a responsibility to the organizations and businesses you manage daily so you try to ju

Did You Know Leaders Have A Bias Towards High Performers?

Aug 16th, 2021 52m 2s

All leaders have some type of bias!! That is a fact.It's important that leaders recognize that putting the work in to recognize what that bias is while also seeking the education to unlearn incorrect information and learn CORRECT information i

Are Your Organizational Rules Are Outdated? Case Study: Simone Biles

Jul 26th, 2021 51m 54s

As we wrap up the conversation regarding assessing organizational rules, we review another high performer, Simone Biles. Biles is a 4x Olympic gold medalist and has won 19 world championships who continues to push herself to excel further. Tha

Are Your Organizational Rules Are Outdated? Case Study: Sha' Carri Richardson

Jul 19th, 2021 34m 37s

Sha' Carri Richardson has been coined the fastest woman in the world but lost the opportunity to be a part of the U.S. Olympic team. This was due to a failed drug test that identified she utilized marijuana which she admitted she used to cope

Are Your Organizational Rules Are Outdated? Case Study: Naomi Osaka

Jun 21st, 2021 47m 55s

Naomi Osaka is ranked the #2 women's tennis player in the world. She has won multiple times and at 23 years old, Naomi has accomplished great things that inspire young women all over who want to be just like her. At the top of her game, she dec