Ford Taylor Talks
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Especially in these challenging times, we all want to improve our relationships within our family, community, career, business, government, church, and every other aspect of our lives. We want to be better and move toward the vision we have for ourselves and our organizations.During each episode of Ford Taylor Talks, you will be pointed to tools, ingredients, and behaviors that can be implemented right away to help with real-life issues and communication. This practical guidance will help you solve the constraints that have been keeping you from being the person you want to be.If you want to LOVE the right way, have INFLUENCE with those around you, and TRANSFORM both your life and the lives of others (or as Ford Taylor says, “get L.I.T.”), this is the podcast for you.
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Ford Taylor Talks Resolving Family Relationships
January 10, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBFord and Patrick discuss how relationships from our childhood impact our adult lives and what steps you can take to fix it. The most important step is forgiveness. Ford walks through how to confront your past and work through family conflicts. Questions explored in this episode: How does the relationship you have with your parents affect your adult life? How does past trauma affect your brain? How can you process your past? What steps can you take to resolve past family conflicts or hu...
Ford Taylor Talks Facilitating a Turnaround Using TL
January 03, 2024 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBFord Taylor gives a personal example of leading a company through a major turnaround using Transformational Leadership. Ford lists out the steps he took to bring a company back to success and profitability. Questions explored in this episode: What steps need to be taken to facilitate a successful turnaround? Why is the social convent such an important first step? How can you build trust within an organization? Why should you set up a conflict resolution plan within an organization? F...
Ford Taylor Talks The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
March 08, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBAuthor Dr. Paul White joins Ford and Patrick to discuss his book The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace. The three discuss how understanding peoples’ preferred language of appreciation can improve organizational morale and productivity in the workplace. Questions explored in this episode: Why is it important to know the languages of appreciation in the workplace? Why are people not already implementing these strategies? How do different generations perceive the different...
Ford Taylor Talks The Twitter Files
February 15, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBTwitter was created for people to share their opinions and stories on a public forum. Since the beginning, things have clearly changed. Using his own businessman perspective, Ford talks about the recent acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk. Ford and Patrick discuss what positive effects Transformational Leadership could have on companies who are in need of change. Questions explored in this episode: How does the media impact public opinion? Why is it important to do your own research? Why...
Ford Taylor Talks Goes International
February 02, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBFord Taylor and Patrick Williams discuss how Transformational Leadership has been taken around the globe with special guest, Patrick McBane. Patrick shares his experiences of training different cultures around the world. Questions explored in this episode: How has Transformational Leadership made an impact globally? How do different cultures respond to TL? What TL tools look different when used outside of the U.S.? What are some challenges faced when taking TL international? Ford ...
Ford Taylor Talks Steps for Personal Growth
July 14, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBFord and Patrick lay out the steps to bring positive change and personal growth. Questions explored in this episode: How does a personal evaluation help with personal growth? What are steps to initiate personal growth? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implementable tools to transform individuals, organizations, families, cities, and nations. Ford Taylor is a leadership solutions trainer, strategist, and speaker. With a primary emphasis on the people who serve an o...
Ford Taylor Talks Steps for Personal Growth
July 14, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBFord and Patrick lay out the steps to bring positive change and personal growth. Questions explored in this episode: How does a personal evaluation help with personal growth? What are steps to initiate personal growth? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implementable tools to transform individuals, organizations, families, cities, and nations. Ford Taylor is a leadership solutions trainer, strategist, and speaker. With a primary emphasis on the people who serve an o...
Ford Taylor Talks the TL Mindset in Difficult Times
June 30, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBFord and Patrick discuss how to keep your transformational leadership mindset as you navigate the challenges of life. Questions explored in this episode: What is a transformational leadership mindset? During these chaotic times how do we maintain the TL mindset and get through chaos? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implementable tools to transform individuals, organizations, families, cities, and nations. Ford Taylor is a leadership solutions trainer, strategis...
Ford Taylor Talks the TL Mindset in Difficult Times
June 30, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBFord and Patrick discuss how to keep your transformational leadership mindset as you navigate the challenges of life. Questions explored in this episode: What is a transformational leadership mindset? During these chaotic times how do we maintain the TL mindset and get through chaos? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implementable tools to transform individuals, organizations, families, cities, and nations. Ford Taylor is a leadership solutions trainer, strategis...
Ford Taylor Talks Stained Glass vs. Plain Glass
March 30, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBFord slows down to explain the two ways Transformational Leadership is taught. To make TL accessible and usable by all organizations, two different options are available to meet everyone’s needs, without being hypocritical. Ford and Patrick define hypocrisy and how often the word is thrown around. Questions explored in this episode: What does Plain Glass mean? What does Stained Glass mean? What makes something or someone hypocritical? How can you walk the walk and talk the talk? F...
Ford Taylor Talks Home Life/Work Life
March 16, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBFord and Patrick discuss the correlation between home life and work life. Questions explored in this episode: How does a home life translate to work life? Can you teach an old dog new tricks? How can you stay consistence between all spheres of your life? What is the first step to make things better at home? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implementable tools to transform individuals, organizations, families, cities, and nations. Ford Taylor is a leadership ...
Ford Taylor Talks Mentoring
March 02, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBFord and Patrick discuss the benefits of being a mentor or having a mentor. They talk about important steps to starting a mentor relationship. It is important for mentors to have experience in the specific area and that their actions match their words. Questions explored in this episode: What is the difference between mentoring, counseling, and coaching? What makes a good mentor? Why is it important to have mentors? Where can I go if I want mentoring, coaching or training? Ford ...
Ford Taylor Talks the Genesis of Transformational Leadership
February 17, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBFord and Patrick discuss the background of Transformational Leadership and how it developed into what it is today. Questions explored in this episode: How did Transformational Leadership get started? Where does all the information come from? Why is forgiveness so important? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implementable tools to transform individuals, organizations, families, cities, and nations. Ford Taylor is a leadership solutions trainer, strategist, and sp...
Ford Taylor Talks New You in 2022 Part 2
February 02, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBNew You in 2022 Part 1 was about relationships, part 2 talks group dynamics. Groups have both relational and transactional people within them, becoming a relactional leader means you can do both. What can you improve on to be a new you in 2022? Questions explored in this episode: What is VPMOSA? How can I rebuild, restore, and supercharge relationships? What are the benefits of a social covenant? What is the difference between relational and transactional? Ford Taylor and Patrick...
Ford Taylor Talks New You in 2022 Part 1
January 19, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThe best way to start a new year is to restore, rebuild and supercharge your relationships. Ford and Patrick talk about focusing on relationships in the new year. Questions explored in this episode: What are the steps to restore and rebuild your relationships? What are common blind spots people have? Why is having an accountability partner important? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implementable tools to transform individuals, organizations, families, cities, an...
Ford Taylor Talks New You in 2022 Part 1
January 19, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThe best way to start a new year is to restore, rebuild and supercharge your relationships. Ford and Patrick talk about focusing on relationships in the new year. Questions explored in this episode: What are the steps to restore and rebuild your relationships? What are common blind spots people have? Why is having an accountability partner important? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implementable tools to transform individuals, organizations, families, cities, an...
Ford Taylor Talks New Year in 2022 Part 1
January 19, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThe best way to start a new year is to restore, rebuild and supercharge your relationships. Ford and Patrick talk about focusing on relationships in the new year. Questions explored in this episode: What are the steps to restore and rebuild your relationships? What are common blind spots people have? Why is having an accountability partner important? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implementable tools to transform individuals, organizations, families, cities, an...
Ford Taylor Talks Why Leaders Fail
January 05, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBFord and Patrick discuss failure. The two speak on common reasons and situations that cause leaders to fail and how to address these issues. How can I get people to want to join and stay on my team? Questions explored in this episode: What are reasons leaders fail? Why are bumper buddies important? What is the trust continuum? How can I gain and keep trust? Why is role clarity important? Description: Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implementable tools to ...
Ford Taylor Talks The Power of Influence
December 16, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBFord and Patrick speak about the connection between leadership and influence. The two discuss the five areas of influence. They give ways to better your influence, as well as examples of people who have helped shape them into the men they are today. Questions explored in this episode: What is influence? How are leadership and influence connected? Who are people who have had a lasting impact on your life? What made them influential? What is negative influence? Ford Taylor and Pa...
Ford Taylor Talks Times of Transition
December 02, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBFall 2021 is filled with transitions, people are leaving or moving jobs for new reasons due to the pandemic. Ford and Patrick discuss how to navigate this transition time, whether you are switching companies or careers. Know what you are looking for and go find it, if you can’t find it, go be it using the right behavior and tools. Questions explored in this episode: Why is now a good time to transition? What questions should you ask as you transition to a new job or company? What is ...
Ford Taylor Talks Problem Solving
November 10, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBProblems arise all the time, Ford and Patrick give tips to help solve problems within organizations or relationships. First tip, take responsibility of your own thoughts, feeling, and actions. Questions explored in this episode: What is the relationship continuum? Why is face-to-face conflict resolution difficult? What are seven common problems in an organization? What are 3 quick tips to become a better problem solver? Description: Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practi...
Ford Taylor Talks Theory of Covid Anger
October 27, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBPatrick and Ford discuss how to deal with anger and have a rational conversation. A common enemy, Covid 19, has turned people against each other instead of working together to defeat a common enemy. How can we have logical conversations and keep relationships? Questions explored in this episode: What happens to my brain and body when I get angry? What is anger routed in? How can I deal with others having a different opinion than me? How can I have a rational conversation about Covid...
Ford Taylor Talks Overcoming Weariness
October 13, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBFord and Patrick discuss times of feeling tired and unmotivated. We can all go through it when we put too much on our plate at once, Ford discusses tricks to pull yourself out of weariness and back into your normal rhythm. A rested body performs better; check your rest, check your sleep and ask for help. Questions explored in this episode: Are you feeling weary? What are some tricks to get you out of this period of tiredness? What are ways to get yourself motivated again? What are y...
Ford Taylor Talks Overcoming Weariness
October 13, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBFord and Patrick discuss times of feeling tired and unmotivated. We can all go through it when we put too much on our plate at once, Ford discusses tricks to pull yourself out of weariness and back into your normal rhythm. A rested body performs better; check your rest, check your sleep and ask for help. Questions explored in this episode: Are you feeling weary? What are some tricks to get you out of this period of tiredness? What are ways to get yourself motivated again? What are y...
Ford Taylor Talks Mistakes and Excuses
September 08, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBFord and Patrick discuss how to own your mistakes instead of making excuses. When you make excuses and blame others, you become the problem. When you don’t make excuses, you become the solution. Questions explored in this episode: What happens to my leadership and influence when I make excuses? How can I own my mistakes? How does acknowledging your mistakes help with your leadership? What are the 3 steps of owning personal responsibility? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practic...
Ford Taylor Talks Mistakes and Excuses
September 08, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBFord and Patrick discuss how to own your mistakes instead of making excuses. When you make excuses and blame others, you become the problem. When you don’t make excuses, you become the solution. Questions explored in this episode: What happens to my leadership and influence when I make excuses? How can I own my mistakes? How does acknowledging your mistakes help with your leadership? What are the 3 steps of owning personal responsibility? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practic...
Ford Taylor Talks Internal/External Processors
August 25, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBFord and Patrick talk about the difference between internal and external processors. They discuss the importance of using both types of processors’ strengths to build an organization or company. Ford gives tips for how to get everyone involved at the table. Questions explored in this episode: What are internal processors? What are external processors? What do internal processors bring to the table? What do external processors bring to the table? What is the SLOWER listening model...
Ford Taylor Talks Peacekeeper vs. Peacemaker
August 04, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBPatrick and Ford discuss the difference between a peacekeeper and a peacemaker. Conflict is going to happen, learn how to be a peacemaker instead of just a peacekeeper. Questions explored in this episode: What is a peacekeeper? What is a peacemaker? Is conflict bad? How do I know if I am a peacekeeper or a peacemaker? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implementable tools to transform individuals, organizations, families, cities, and nations. Ford Taylor is a...
Ford Taylor Talks Turing Soft Skills into Profits
July 22, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBPatrick received a message about how TL is soft skills and didn’t see how to would impact his bottom line, Ford tells how to turn these “soft skills” into profits. Questions explored in this episode: How do you build a high performing team? What are ways to build your influence? What are some statistics that show the benefit of TL? Why is it important to remove the biggest constraints to become successful? What is more impactful on profitability, changing the people or changing the pr...
Ford Taylor Talks Turning Soft Skills into Profits
July 22, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBPatrick received a message about how TL is soft skills and he didn’t see how to would impact his bottom line, Ford tells how to turn these “soft skills” into profits. Questions explored in this episode: How do you build a high performing team? What are ways to build your influence? What are some statistics that show the benefit of TL? Why is it important to remove the biggest constraints to become successful? What is more impactful on profitability, changing the people or changing the...
Ford Taylor Talks Real Life TL Case Studies
July 08, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBFord and Patrick give specific examples of real-world Transformational Leadership in action. The duo reflects on organizations and individuals they have worked through situations with and how to properly react to those issues. Questions explored in this episode: What is the six-step apology? How can you open the door for feedback? When should you give feedback? Why should younger people find an older, more experienced mentor? Ford Taylor is a leadership solutions trainer, strategist, a...
Ford Taylor Talks Team Building
June 23, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBWith the world opening back up and people going back into the office, Patrick and Ford discuss how to build or rebuild your team. The two explain steps to build trust and come together around a common vision. Questions explored in this episode: What is an organization or team? What makes a high performing team? What is the trust continuum? What makes a good leader? What is the six-step apology? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implementable tools to transform indiv...
Ford Taylor Talks Relevant Feedback
June 10, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBPatrick and Ford discuss giving and receiving feedback. What is the right way to handle it when someone gives you feedback you don’t agree with? Questions explored in this episode: What makes feedback relevant? Who needs to receive feedback? What are bumper buddies? How can I evaluate feedback? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implementable tools to transform individuals, organizations, families, cities, and nations. Ford Taylor is a leadership solutions trainer, s...
Ford Taylor Talks Conflict Resolution
May 27, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBConflict isn’t bad; conflict without resolution is bad. Conflict plus resolution leads to success and growth. If we are in a relationship with people, we are going to have some conflict. Listen to this episode to hear tips on how to properly resolve conflict. Questions explored in this episode: Is conflict always bad? What is the difference between a peacekeeper and a peacemaker? What are tools to correctly approach conflict? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implement...
Ford Taylor Talks Conflict Resolution
May 27, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBConflict isn’t bad; conflict without resolution is bad. Conflict plus resolution leads to success and growth. If we are in a relationship with people, we are going to have some conflict. Listen to this episode to hear tips on how to properly resolve conflict. Questions explored in this episode: Is conflict always bad? What is the difference between a peacekeeper and a peacemaker? What are tools to correctly approach conflict? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implement...
Ford Taylor Talks Bringing Healing to a Cancel Culture Environment
May 07, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBFord and Patrick focus on the healing of cancel culture based on recent events. The duo gives specific examples of how we can grow and heal from all the hurt of biases and ignorance. Questions explored in this episode: Can the foundation be repaired? How can we repair the foundation? What would be the outcome if people came together? How can we use influence to encourage healing? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implementable tools to transform individuals, organiza...
Ford Taylor Talks Balancing Cancel Culture
April 29, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBFord and Patrick discuss balancing cancel culture. Instead of having the cancel culture mindset, we can lean in and listen to come up with solutions. Questions explored in this episode: What is cancel culture? How can we acknowledge our country’s past without celebrating it? How can we talk about the painful past to come up with solutions? How can we learn to listen to one another? What is the SLOWER listening model? How can we bridge this great divide? Do you live out your core bel...
Ford Taylor Talks Balancing Cancel Culture
April 29, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBFord and Patrick discuss balancing cancel culture. Instead of having the cancel culture mindset, we can lean in and listen to come up with solutions. Questions explored in this episode: What is cancel culture? How can we acknowledge our country’s past without celebrating it? How can we talk about the painful past to come up with solutions? How can we learn to listen to one another? What is the SLOWER listening model? How can we bridge this great divide? Do you live out your core bel...
Ford Taylor Talks Case Studies
April 08, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBUsing specific examples, Ford and Patrick share how they have helped different organizations and businesses. The first thing that needs to be done is to set a good foundation. Questions explored in this episode: What is a social covenant? How do we setup a good foundation for an organization or business? Why is a good foundation so important? How can I be part of the solution? How can I show love to those I influence or to those that influence me? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give...
Ford Taylor Talks Case Studies
April 08, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBUsing specific examples, Ford and Patrick share how they have helped different organizations and businesses. The first thing that needs to be done is to set a good foundation. Questions explored in this episode: What is a social covenant? How do we setup a good foundation for an organization or business? Why is a good foundation so important? How can I be part of the solution? How can I show love to those I influence or to those that influence me? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give...
Ford Taylor Talks Communicating in 2021
March 25, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBCovid-19 changed how we do life, including how we communicate. We are now emailing and texting more. Ford and Patrick tell us how to slow down and better connect through these methods of communication. Questions explored in this episode: What is communication? How can I communicate better? What are new ways to resolve conflict with the new normal? How can I grow my influence? What are tips for communicating through email? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implementa...
Ford Taylor Talks Getting Relactional in 2021
March 11, 2021 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBFord and Patrick discuss getting relactional, a combination of relational and transactional. Questions explored in this episode: What does relactional mean? What is a highly relational person? How are different personality types dealing with the pandemic? What is the difference between internal and external processors? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implementable tools to transform individuals, organizations, families, cities, and nations. Ford Taylor is a leader...
Ford Taylor Talks TFA During the Pandemic
February 25, 2021 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBFord Taylor and Patrick Williams discuss how the pandemic has forced us to change our thought process. People are all entitled to their own opinion. In these times, we must show love by respecting those thoughts and speaking out on how we feel. We must change our thought process, so we do not hurt others or make them feel judged. Questions explored in this episode: What is TFA? How can I change my behavior or actions? What is it that I want to take and leave behind? What are the things...
Ford Taylor Talks TFA During the Pandemic
February 25, 2021 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBFord Taylor and Patrick Williams discuss how the pandemic has forced us to change our thought process. People are all entitled to their own opinion. In these times, we must show love by respecting those thoughts and speaking out on how we feel. We must change our thought process, so we do not hurt others or make them feel judged. Questions explored in this episode: What is TFA? How can I change my behavior or actions? What is it that I want to take and leave behind? What are the things...
Ford Taylor Talks Bumper Buddies
February 04, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBFord Taylor and Patrick Williams discuss the importance of having someone you can share anything and everything with. Accountability helps you stay on the right track—get yourself a bumper buddy. Questions explored in this episode: What is a bumper buddy? Why is it important to have someone that holds you accountable? Why does fear hold us back from being transparent? How can you find a bumper buddy? Can your spouse be your bumper buddy? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practica...
Ford Taylor Talks Discipline
January 21, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBFord Taylor and Patrick Williams discuss how to make your life easier by putting the discipline model in place. This discipline model is done in three steps starting with a success plan, but with correct implementation, it usually only takes two. This model works in all aspects of life in both personal and business settings. The three steps put the employee in the front seat in making their own choices on if they want to improve, the timeline to implement the improvement, and final say if th...
Ford Taylor Talks Marriage
January 07, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBFord Taylor and Patrick Williams discuss important tools that can be used to make a good marriage a great marriage. Two keys for a great marriage are communication and listening. Questions explored in this episode: How does communication affect marriages? What is the difference between men and women thought process in marriage? How can I make my husband feel respected? How can I make my wife feel secure? What is difference between a contract and a covenant? How can I show I am listen...
Ford Taylor Talks Leadership Blind Spots
December 17, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBFord Taylor and Patrick Williams discuss common blind spots of leaders in the workplace. Ford gives a personal story of some feedback he received that changed his business and home life. They discuss how all feedback is relevant, although not necessarily true. Questions explored in this episode: What are blind spots? What are my own personal blind spots in my life? What is my body language saying while I am receiving feedback? What do you do with feedback you receive? Ford Taylor and ...
Ford Taylor Talks Seven Constraints
December 10, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBFord Taylor and Patrick Williams discuss the seven most common constraints found in businesses and organizations. Most of the time, the first apparent constraint is leadership style and culture. Although these are seven different constraints, they are all connected and intertwined. Fixing these constraints leads to productivity and success. Questions explored in this episode: What are the seven constraints found in businesses and organizations? How can I manage the policies, not the peop...
Ford Taylor Talks Personal Stories
December 03, 2020 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBFord Taylor and Patrick Williams discuss some of Ford’s personal stories that have helped make him who he is. He goes into detail about the importance of transparency and the positive impact it can make on your life. Questions explored in this episode: How can transparency lessen judgment? Who do you need to stop and listen to? How can you be dangerously transparent? Ford Taylor and Patrick Williams give practical and implementable tools to transform individuals, organizations, famil...