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H.O.T. Takes with B.O.S.S.

94 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

My name is Lawrence Henderson, and I am excited to host this Podcast for Coaches and Leaders alike.

I am extremely secure in my truth, so I want to have guests on the show who can help me model what it means to be Humble, Open, and Transparent.

The topics will range from Coaching in all specialties to Organizational Development.

This is a platform where we speak with purpose and passion about the gift, talent, and voices we all bring to the world.

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Episodes

Episode 77: Coaching Skills for Managers with Coach Kaleitha

July 03, 2023 13:54 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

all in this episode we get to talk to with Coach Kaleitha. She is coming to speak on Coaching Skills for Managers at various stages of their careers. We're talking strengths, upskilling, and having the right tools as a leader. Come listen in!

Episode 76: Guest Coach Trish Williams Purpose & Passion

July 03, 2023 13:53 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Have you ever wanted to make a career shift that was connected to purpose and passion? Well come meet Coach Trish Williams who not only made the decision but is kicking butt doing what she loves while impacting so many lives along the journey. This episode is going to be a gem!

Episode 75: Guest Tracey Knight - Your Take on Difficult People is Dead Wrong

July 03, 2023 13:47 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MB

Have you ever thought about using difficult people as a means to gaining successful outcomes? Well in this episode come listen to Leadership Consultant Tracey Knight discuss this very thing. Tracey has the answers! This is going to be an amazing conversation!

Episode 74: Habit # 2 with Gepre Henderson

July 03, 2023 13:45 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MB

Do you know what it means to "begin with the end in mind?" Well join us today for this Episode of H.O.T. Takes with Gepre Henderson from the BOSS team.

Episode 73: Determining Strengths & Opportunities

January 14, 2023 23:17 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

What's up yall here we are in the 2nd week of January and some of you may be wondering what in the world is happening.  Just breathe, this episode is to help you reframe and reset on what's important.

Habit # 1 With Gepre Henderson

January 11, 2023 17:36 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

In this episode, we have the BOSS and his Chief Instructional Designer Gepre Henderson as they talk through the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People starting with Habit 1 Be Proactive!

Episode 72: Habit # 1 With Gepre Henderson

January 11, 2023 17:36 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

In this episode, we have the BOSS and his Chief Instructional Designer Gepre Henderson as they talk through the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People starting with Habit 1 Be Proactive!

Episode 71: The Blueprint to Giving Constructive Feedback

November 06, 2021 13:42 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

You suck, no you suck! Does that look familiar? Feedback is a gift and should be taken as such but sometimes it can be hard to hear.  In this episode we dive into some tips to help you become great at giving and receiving feedback.

Episode 69: The Things I Do with Emily Isabel & Lisa Caprelli

November 06, 2021 13:16 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MB

Great episode to get you locked in on what it looks like to build resilience.  Lisa and Emily are on a mission to empower youth across the world to get in the game in a meaningful way.

Episode 70: The Power of Pause and Reset

September 12, 2021 19:15 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MB

Have you ever said to yourself, "Self you have the permission to reset; you have the permission to pause!"  No me either!  With all that going on in the world sometimes it is a pause or making it okay to say what I am doing is good but let's just hit the reset button and start over.  Today, I will be talking to some amazing coaches Jomar and Sophie about how they are helping the world create some awareness around self-care and all things personal development.   Enjoy this episode

Episode 68: Performative Allyship with Kenston Henderson

September 12, 2021 16:41 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Are you done, tired, ready to move on from talking about Diversity in the workplace?  Yeah me too!  Time to shut up and put up!  In this episode, I am bringing a familiar face to talk about how we are helping organizations win not just in conversation but win at doing the work of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  Come join TEDx Speaker Kenston Henderson and me as we dig into how to move past Performative Allyship.    It's time to put the posters into practice!

Episode 67: How to make a comeback with Nate Dukes

July 13, 2021 10:37 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Can you remember a time when things did not quite work out the way you would have liked, not once, not twice, but seemingly over and over again.  What did that do to your mindset?  How did it impact how you showed up from moment to moment or day today?  In this episode of H.O.T. Takes we are talking to Nate Dukes who knows all about how to make a comeback.   Enjoy!

Episode 66: Surviving and Thriving through COVID & Beyond with Gavin Preston

July 05, 2021 23:41 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

Over the past year-plus, we have all been trying to figure out what's next.  What's next in life, in relationships, and in business.  On this episode of H.O.T. Takes I get to hang out with Business Strategist and Growth Mentor Gavin Preston.  Join us as we talk through how you as an individual and leader for your family and business can build skills that sustain you through good and tough times.  This is  a great conversation.

Episode 65: How to build authority in business with Nkiru Asika

July 05, 2021 23:26 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

How many times have you come by a post or article with the "guru" or "thought leader" and you thought to yourself "self what in the world are they talking about?"  LOL!  Okay, maybe that's just me.  Regardless of the judgy thoughts and eyes, you can become an authority and build expertise today.    In this episode of H.O.T. Takes Business Strategist and Resident Brand Ambassador Nkiru Asika will be dropping in to give some tips, tricks, and insights for how you can build authority to grow yo...

Episode 64: Developing Excellent Leaders with Melanie Folkes-Mayers

June 22, 2021 15:52 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MB

When it comes to personal and professional development where do you start?   Do you just do job development? Do you just do team development? No, you start with yourself, right?   Developing excellent leaders starts from the inside out.  In this episode of HOT Takes I have Melanie Folkes-Mayers here with me to give you some gems on how you can put some development things into practice.  Enjoy us live or share the replay!

Episode 63: Exceptional Customer Service is the New Marketing with Dr. Kelly Henry

June 22, 2021 15:35 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MB

When was the last time you bought something because of how bad they treated you?  Yes, I said because of how "bad" they treated you!  Never, right!?  So, why are there still so many companies believing they can mistreat patrons and still make profits or even worse be confused by how they are perceived in the marketplace.  Well in this episode Dr. Kelly Henry shares with us why Exceptional Customer Service is the New Marketing.  Enjoy!

Episode 62: Intentional Growth with David McGlennen

June 22, 2021 15:30 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MB

Over the past year organizations and individuals have had to process some unprecedented things.  As a student and practitioner of people development I know to do it well takes effort and the people needed to push for the next level.  In this episode of H.O.T. Takes I am bringing in fellow JMT member and Coach David McGlennen.  Coach David says a company culture and company growth happens through intentional leaders.    Let's grab these nuggets!

Special Episode: What is group coaching?

June 11, 2021 22:54 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Challenges, Advantages, and Building Cultures.  A highlight about group coaching.

Episode 62: Intentional Grow with David McGlennen

June 08, 2021 01:31 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MB

Over the past year organizations and individuals have had to process some unprecedented things.  As a student and practitioner of people development I know to do it well takes effort and the people needed to push for the next level.  In this episode of H.O.T. Takes I am bringing in fellow JMT member and Coach David McGlennen.  Coach David says a company culture and company growth happens through intentional leaders.    Let's grab these nuggets!

Episode 61: Mind Games with Jamila Bannister

May 27, 2021 00:07 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

When was the last time you encouraged yourself?    When was the last time you put yourself down?  In coaching we often have to not only start with the heart we must also check in on where a client's mindset is.  In today's episode, we get the opportunity to talk to Coach Jamila.  She is going to break down how these "Mind Games" we play can help or hinder us.  This is going to be another good one.

Episode 60: Cultivating a diverse network with Chi Chi Okezie

May 26, 2021 23:55 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Diversity, Diversity, Diversity, oh baby Diver sit yyyyyy!  When it comes to this season of life we know what we should be doing, but how many of us really, truly understand why?  In this SPECIAL Edition of H.O.T. Takes I will be talking to CEO and Relationship Cultivator Chi Chi Okezie about what it looks like to build relationships.  Join us as Chi Chi tells us the power of a diversified network and why we should all seek this as a lifestyle not just another thing to do.

Episode 59: Becoming Limitless w/ Rhonda Williams

May 03, 2021 23:13 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

There are some who scroll through "social media" and believe the smiles, the leaps for joy, or the meditative pics mean life has been all rainbows, unicorns, and pixy dust for the people in the photo.  What you missing is the story behind the pic, the sleepless nights, the visits to loved ones in the hospital, the denial emails about opportunities, and the celebration is just a small win building towards a bigger win.  In this episode of H.O.T. Takes I get to talk to Coach Rhonda Williams.  ...

Episode 58: Leadership - nothing more, nothing less w/ Gloria Hardee

April 26, 2021 18:58 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MB

In my studies of leadership, I have come to understand it to be about the influence of others to be on the same page, causing an action to accomplish the desired goal.  I have a treat for the H.O.T. Takes community.  I brought along someone who is just as jazzed about leadership work as I am.  Dr. Gloria Hardee is about to drop some certified knowledge bombs that I hope you catch.  We are going to discuss leadership in some familiar and unfamiliar ways that are sure to expand your understand...

Episode 57: The Power of Intuition w/ Sunil Godse

April 26, 2021 16:32 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Have you ever been in a conversation about something going on in your life and the other person says something like "I feel like there's something more".  What is your response to that?  What about people who say "I have a gut feeling"?  In this H.O.T. Takes episode we are going to explore The Power of Intuition!  What it is and common comparisons to being "spooky".  Coach Sunil will help us with some understanding and so much more.

Episode 56: Creating work relationships that really work

April 13, 2021 17:15 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

We know the sayings "show me your network, and I'll know your net worth" or "Team stands for  Together Everyone Achieves More".    The question is do you really know how to establish relationships that work?  In this special edition of H.O.T. Takes I get the opportunity to talk to Evans Kerrigan and Brett Cooper of Integris Performance Advisors.  We're going to talk about their book "Solving the People Problem" and so much more! Enjoy!

Episode 55: Mastering your B2B Marketing w/Yunche Wilson

April 13, 2021 16:59 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

The saying goes "people buy you before they buy from you."    Consultant & Business Leader Yunche Wilson has spent her career understanding and addressing the emotions that exist in the world of marketing.  Even more so she has dug in on what it looks like in the B2B market.  Come hang out with up in this episode of H.O.T. Takes as Yunche describes her process and so much more!  Enjoy!

Episode 54: Next-Gen Change & How to give back w/John Deel

April 06, 2021 17:45 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

In the movie field of dreams, there's a quote "build it and they will come".  Well for this episode of H.O.T. Takes with BOSS we have Changemaker John Deel who believes "build it and they won't run".   We will get into what it really takes to grow your next-gen Change Capability.  John will help us understand what it will take to develop the people, tools, methods, approaches and overall knowledge capital required to operate an OCM Practice and Capability in a dynamic way.

Episode 53: The skills to get you seen w/ Melinda George Bristol

March 30, 2021 23:58 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

Have you ever wondered what get's someone promoted and seen within your organization?  I know, yes things like hard work; and yes, things like being first into work (which I don't know how you count this one virtually, but okay).  Well in today's episode we have leadership development coach and talent whisperer Melinda George Bristol to talk to us about the skills needed to get you noticed.  Yall know leadership development is my jam so I am excited about this conversation.  

Episode 52: Authentic Leadership w/ Jennifer Earl

March 22, 2021 19:10 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

When is the last time that you have met someone who makes you feel like you just sat in the most amazing conference every time you speak to them?   Well, on this episode of H.O.T. Takes we get the gift of Leadership expert Coach Jennifer Earl.  Jennifer has spent her time as a professional sharpening her coaching and speaking skills leaning into what it means to be an authentic leader.  As the current President of the International Coaching Federation - Georgia Chapter she has the opportunit...

Episode 51: Purpose - Finding your passion in life with Teon Singletary

March 21, 2021 17:13 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Did you find yourself shifting or pivoting to this thing or that thing over the past year just to question if it was the right thing?  Well, I will be honest I found myself on a few occasions evaluating if I was working on the right work for me.  Thankfully I have an amazing community of leaders that constantly help me challenge those thoughts and stay on the path of my purpose.  In this episode of H.O.T. Takes we are bringing in Leadership Coach & Speaker Teon Singletary to have a discussio...

Episode 50: Leveraging Leadership Philosophy & Self-Awareness w/ Christian Spears

March 21, 2021 16:58 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

How does self-awareness show up for you?  How do you leverage the work you've done and yet to do in the areas of personal and professional development?  In this episode, I get to hang out with fellow veteran and Coach Christian Spears.  Join us as we talk leadership, coaching, and everything in between.  This is going to be another good one.

Episode 49: Winning at work with Terry McDougall

March 07, 2021 23:40 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Have you ever said to yourself, "Self why in the world are you doing what you're doing? or Are you even happy doing what you are doing? or my favorite, Who told you this was your lot in life?"  For this episode of H.O.T. Takes with Boss I am bringing to the conversation a Coach & leader Terry McDougall to have a conversation about what it looks like to win at work.  I am so excited about this because Terry is going to help us see the increasing overlap between professional success and person...

Episode 48: Becoming - The Power of Using Your Voice with Melissa D. White

March 07, 2021 23:29 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Have you ever thought to yourself "self what would it look like to activate your voice and speak things into existence?"   You're right, that's a bit of a stretch or is it.  Each day we wake up we are faced with choices to speak truth to power.  What would you do if you knew how to begin activating your voice to speak with power, confidence, and knowing that you are enough.  In this episode of H.O.T. Takes with BOSS I am ending February with a bang!  I am bringing the Activator of all Activa...

Episode 47: Thriving as a black professional during the pandemic with DeAnnah Stinson-Reese

March 02, 2021 21:30 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

In a world rapidly changing around us all, some seek community in the search for a seat at the table.  Sometimes you need to be taught how to make, set, and sit at your own table.  In this episode DeAnnah Stinson-Reese a guru of talent management and champion of ensuring black professionals get not just a shot but a fair shot talks to us about how to thrive in this season of life.  This is going to be another fun episode.

Episode 46: The link between leadership wellness and organizational health with Dr. Shané

February 13, 2021 19:30 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

In this episode, I am bringing in the big guns!  There has been so much talk about wellness, but what happens when taking care of ourselves is just words.  To talk to us about the link between leadership wellness and organizational health I am having a conversation with an expert Dr. Shané Teran!  Let's be clear when leadership isn't well, the organization suffers.  Let's talk about it!

Episode 45: Winning Conversations with Kenston Henderson

February 07, 2021 23:38 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

This week on this first day of February and what is traditionally the start of "Black History Month" in the United States of America I get to kick things off with Kenston Henderson.  We are coming in H.O.T. to talk about how to have Winning Conversation: How to Communicate Successfully and Courageously About Race  Do you avoid conversations about race?   Are you a victim to your mind imagining that conversation going bad? Or question whether or not you’re prepared for the conversation?   Wel...

Episode 44: Is your Org Culture Safe? Isabelle "D" Ross

February 07, 2021 17:08 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

As we all seek to navigate this world we live in.  Some of us are filling new feels and are having conversations in the workplace that seem as foreign as rooting for Michigan.  When it comes to an optimal state for learning, it's almost impossible to pursue, strive for, focus on, or attain self-actualization endeavors when safety, belonging/esteem/respect are being threatened...  This episode features Isabelle Dominique "D" Ross a Talent Development Consultant who is going to help us underst...

Episode 43: Leadership is newsworthy with Tonya McKenzie

January 20, 2021 02:38 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

On this day of service, not a day off!  We not only celebrate the life, the gift, and the blessing of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, we also highlight living embodiments of sacrifice and service.  On this episode of H.O.T. Takes, we have the opportunity to share space with a titan and servant leader in her own right Tonya McKenzie.  Tonya is not just a community leader but lives a life that creates opportunities for others to know what it looks like to provide an impact as a Public Relations & ...

Episode 42: Mindset of a Sales Warrior - Why we need more Warriors!

January 18, 2021 02:41 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Have you ever met anyone outside of sales that loved sales?   Yeah, me neither!   As a business owner, I have come to understand that the tactical skill set of sales can be trained and taught.  No not by me, so on this 2nd episode of H.O.T. Takes I am bringing to the show, Jason Forrest.   Jason is the CEO of FPG where he and his team help you understand how to have the Mindset, Understand the Process, and Develop the language to become Ultimate Sales Warriors.

Episode 41: Building a foundation with Lawrence Henderson

January 04, 2021 18:46 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

As we all think about what this year holds one thing we should all be doing is setting a foundation for what is and those things that are coming.   In this first episode of H.O.T. Takes in 2021 I will be flying solo as I talk through how I am building a foundation to have a successful 2021 and beyond.  I will be talking through what it looks like to be a guest with me this season.   Talking through what it means to set intentions.   Most of all I will be leaning into the buckets of BOSS t...

Episode 40: Year in Review with Kenston Henderson *Final episode of 2020

January 01, 2021 16:34 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Just like an end of year performance review, one of the most effective tools I have seen to date to help me with behavior change is to sit and do my own review.    I am bringing my business partner, friend, and one of the most authentic voices I know Kenston Henderson, Sr.  In this final episode of 2021, we will talk through how the year started and what we accomplished.     We will also give you a sneak peek into what 2021 will hold as it pertains to the look and feel of the H.O.T. Takes ...

Episode 39: Are you building a quality network? with Ray Abram

December 29, 2020 00:13 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

It's said "show me your network and I'll see your net worth."   Ray is the man, the myth, the legend when it comes to not only networking but making meaningful connections.  Ray believes in connecting and networking so much that he wrote a book about it "Connecting like a Boss"   Make sure he is a part of your network you will be better for it:   linkedin.com/in/ray-connection-coach-abram-2a4138190  https://rayabram.com/book-sales

Episode 38: Do you have the capacity to birth your desires? with Tanya Patxot

December 29, 2020 00:11 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Have you ever thought about your own ability to meet your own needs?  What about your ability to execute on your goals and all that you desire to be and do in the world?  Have you ever thought to yourself, "self, do I have the capacity to birth my desires?"   In this episode Tanya Patxot a very thoughtful leader helps us understand how to upskill as it pertains to us informing ourselves on where we are and were we need to go.   Connect with her across social media to get more from her:  l...

Episode 37: Empowering through change and transition with Beata Seweryn-Reid

December 29, 2020 00:08 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

When was the last time you noticed that you or those around you changed?   Well in this year of first for us all there is a such thing as adapting and transitioning through change in a very successful way.  In this episode we get the opportunity to chat with Coach and Business Owner Beata.   She takes us on a journey through her life and what she does to help her clients.   Enjoy and let us know what you think by living a comment.

Episode 36 "Navigating Business with Intentionality" with Asha Mankowska

December 29, 2020 00:07 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

Do you know anyone who has ever started a business and knew exactly what to do?   Yeah, me neither!  In this episode we talk with Business Consultant and Trainer and all around amazing human being Asha Mankowska.  She is dropping an episode full of nuggets.   Connect with her across social media and her site:  your-favorite-business-coach.business.site  linkedin.com/in/ashamankowska

Episode 35 "Are you a "High-po"? with Curtis Smith

November 09, 2020 11:57 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

In this episode I get into some good verbal banter with my fellow U.S. military veteran brother Curtis Smith.   We get in some great dialogue around the sometime mystical creators referred to as "high-potentials" within an organization.     He drops some knowledge bombs! Enjoy and as always like, share, most of all comment, we love "feed-forward" aka "Feedback".   Connect with Curtis:   linkedin.com/in/thee-executive-panel  executive-panel.com

Episode 34: Saving men from the perils of the dad bod w/ Mike Warren

November 02, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Hey community in this episode Coach, Speaker, and Trainer Mike Warren says "when the student is ready the teacher will appear!".   This episode was for me.  He talks through some really important things around health, wellness, and flat-out showing up. Connect with Mike: [email protected] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCylR12tu4udCgKDkDHMbdMw

Episode 33: Transform your money fear into Confidence with Charissa Quade

August 31, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Are you at peace with your finances? This unprecedented time in our history has had varying levels of strain on all of our families. In this episode, Charissa a Financial Coach talks to us about how to turn our fears into confidence when talking about money. Connect with her: https://changeyourfinances.com/

Episode 32: Jump Start your Everlasting Health with Aida Cirino-Lee

August 24, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

Who is taking care of you?  Who is in charge of your health?  These are just a couple of questions you may ask yourself or not. One thing remains true if we are not intentional about our health and our habits we can find ourselves in an undesirable place. In this episode, Aida talks to us about to take back control of our health. Connect with her: http://www.rx4everhealth.com/ & linkedin.com/in/aida-cirino-lee-b68a0848

Episode 31: Brand Strategy with Kelly Wittman

August 17, 2020 18:40 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Who in the world knew that you need to have a brand strategy?  Well I was familiar with the concept but not at all familiar there were awesome human beings who do it for a living. In today's podcast we are talking with Kelly Wittman a Brand Strategist for Small Business owners.  Kelly helps people get clear on who they are in the marketplace and what it takes to get in front of your ideal clients. Connect with Kelly: https://wittandcompany.com/ & linkedin.com/in/kellymsnyder