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Queen Bee Chronicles w/ Dr. Melissa Bloom

Representation of women in the C-suite is at the highest its ever been, increasing from 17% to 28% since 2015.   With a focus on women in leadership, this book discussion w/ Dr. Melissa Bloom (Queen Bee Chronicles: Empowering Women to Challenge Biases and Spark Change) is an exploration of the hidden biases that hinder women's progress in leadership roles.  Now, more than ever, we cannot afford to ignore such hinderances that have the potential to keep us from expanding our reach. Want to.....

Bonus Episode: Boss Up!

This Bonus Episode was created so you don't forget to remember the goals you set for 2023! If you're like me, you've already experienced some disappointments as you pursue the vision you created.  These disappointments are NOT meant to derail you...they often come down your driveway to teach you a lesson or to alert you to something you may have overlooked.  Don't avoid processing and reflecting on them! Purchase your copy of Becoming a Leader of Leaders ebook OR Schedule a Coaching Support...

18 Season 4 Intro Power Up!

Welcome to Season 4 - our Power Up Season!  This quick intro gives you a bit of info about what you can expect all season long.  It you're new to the listening community...WELCOME!  If you're a returning leader, WELCOME BACK! Please drop us a note of topics you'd like us to cover.  To highlight someone in your community who is making an impact, nominate him/her for our Boss People Making Boss Moves segment, drop us an email - [email protected] Name City, State Social Media handle...

21 Everybody Has Leadership Skills...Thugs & Gangbangers, too!

Builders Build and Leaders Lead!  Great leaders are able to identify leadership competencies and maximize the impact for the greater good.  Don't let society's view of what a leader looks like taint your lens or get in your way of building another leader.  This episode leaves you with a few nuggets on the importance of looking past what you see to identify some untapped potential. Please drop us a note of topics you'd like us to cover.  To highlight someone in your community who is making a...

20 Power of the Pen

The key to exercising leadership power is knowing when and how to dispense it.  Using a relatable approach, this episode leaves you with easy an to implement approach to winning your next victory.  I can't leave too many details here, you'll have to take a listen. Please drop us a note of topics you'd like us to cover.  To highlight someone in your community who is making an impact, nominate him/her for our Boss People Making Boss Moves segment, drop us an email - [email protected] ...

19 Emotional Intelligence w/Karla Greene

In order to have effective team conditions, you must get into the habit of responding to the emotions of others.  Karla drops some keen insight on what emotional intelligence is and why it's important in leadership. Guest Info Karla Greene - Cleveland Area, Ohio Corporate Trainer and Leadership Expert Linkedin - karlaogreen/ Boss People Making Boss Moves Kinshasha Hawkins - Patient Access Consulting Cleveland, Ohio LinkedIn: Kinshasha-Hawkins-36328851 What's Lit in Literature? Karla's Sel...

17. Role Model or Real Model w/ Guest Duane "Spike Lou" Wilson

Guest: Duane “Spike Lou” Wilson, Comedian - @unclelou216 An Alphabet Soup of Tips to Take Away ·      Mommy’s Lou Lou Comedy Tour – June 16, 2022 (Cleveland, Ohio) designed to create laughter and give opportunities to others ·      Hold on to your inner child – make others smile ·      If you want to go fast, go alone.  If you want to go far, go with people. ·      Impact others by being yourself ·      Somebody has the lead the way ·      Create Opportunities out of Obstacles  Honor...

16. Love 'em and Lead 'em

This episode exposes the power of ensuring your core values are showcased  as you build your legacy of leadership. Key Take-a-Ways  Create a vision for where you’re going, not where you are in the moment. Remember that the choices you make today dictate your life so, choose wisely. Don’t hesitate to pull back to grow – reposition when necessary.   The way you lead your family can make a difference in the way they lead their lives. Leverage your leadership by teaching decision making s...

Maximizing Your Help

In some ways, help is hard to come by...in other ways it's right at  our fingertips, but takes a leaders' preparedness to effectively put it to good use. Leading question: Why do are we often reluctant to receive the help that comes our way? Tips to Maximize Help  Have a Clear Vision Chart Your Path  - know where you want to go Lay the Foundation - remember you need people Let help, help! Focus on the gifts of the people sent to help you Take time to teach and demonstrate how they can...

15. Maximizing Your Help

In some ways, help is hard to come by...in other ways it's right at  our fingertips, but takes a leaders' preparedness to effectively put it to good use. Leading question: Why do are we often reluctant to receive the help that comes our way? Tips to Maximize Help  Have a Clear Vision Chart Your Path  - know where you want to go Lay the Foundation - remember you need people Let help, help! Focus on the gifts of the people sent to help you Take time to teach and demonstrate how they can...

From Influence to Impact: Techniques to help you build both

In this episode, we unpack relatable ways you can create influence and then use it to have impact on the people you serve.  There's also a challenge you'll want to listen for as its something you can implement immediately. Grab something to take notes because this episode leaves you with: Techniques to help you build influence and impact Ways to be intentional  Strategies for influencing the actions of others Key Take -a-ways Understand what's important to people, not you! Identify YO...

14. From Influence to Impact: Techniques to help you build both

In this episode, we unpack relatable ways you can create influence and then use it to have impact on the people you serve.  There's also a challenge you'll want to listen for as its something you can implement immediately. Grab something to take notes because this episode leaves you with: Techniques to help you build influence and impact Ways to be intentional  Strategies for influencing the actions of others Key Take -a-ways Understand what's important to people, not you! Identify YO...

Why Leadership Styles Matter w/ Alicia Hill

Everyone has a style of leading that is unique to who they are.  Alicia shares insight on why your personal style matters and how you use it to make an impact on the people you serve. Key Take-a-Ways Manage your brand, don't let it manage you People need to feel your energy Know your Non-Negotiables - communicate expectations, delegate and follow up Many forms (styles) of leadership - discussed in this episode are...charismatic, transformative, innovative and servant leadership Tools m...

13. Why Leadership Styles Matter w/ Alicia Hill

Everyone has a style of leading that is unique to who they are.  Alicia shares insight on why your personal style matters and how you use it to make an impact on the people you serve. Key Take-a-Ways Manage your brand, don't let it manage you People need to feel your energy Know your Non-Negotiables - communicate expectations, delegate and follow up Many forms (styles) of leadership - discussed in this episode are...charismatic, transformative, innovative and servant leadership Tools m...

EP 1: Tough Phases

Whether you're a leader at home, in the community, in church or in the workplace, leadership can have its share of tough times.  This episode is designed to acknowledge and address that feeling of being stuck. Key Take-a-ways Be willing to address your flaws Make your next move your best move by applying the 3 strategies Stop & Focus While you grind, set clear deadlines Relinquish some Responsibilities Boss People Making Boss Moves Darryl Bond - Tax Accountant Follow him on Instagram ...

12. Tough Phases

Whether you're a leader at home, in the community, in church or in the workplace, leadership can have its share of tough times.  This episode is designed to acknowledge and address that feeling of being stuck. Key Take-a-ways Be willing to address your flaws Make your next move your best move by applying the 3 strategies Stop & Focus While you grind, set clear deadlines Relinquish some Responsibilities Boss People Making Boss Moves Darryl Bond - Tax Accountant Follow him on Instagram ...

Tough Phases

Whether you're a leader at home, in the community, in church or in the workplace, leadership can have its share of tough times.  This episode is designed to acknowledge and address that feeling of being stuck. Key Take-a-ways Be willing to address your flaws Make your next move your best move by applying the 3 strategies Stop & Focus While you grind, set clear deadlines Relinquish some Responsibilities Boss People Making Boss Moves Darryl Bond - Tax Accountant Follow him on Instagram ...

Moving In Fear w/ s'Aisa Robinson

Let the fear you experience fuel you!  Words from our guest, s"Aisa Robinson gave us life and permission to take bold moves.  If you are scared of something, that might mean it's for you, and that's all you need to get moving.  Approach situations and things that you fear as an opportunity to experience a new adventure. Challenge: Find something you're passionate about and Do SOMETHING BOLD!   BOSS PEOPLE MAKING BOSS MOVES: So many Bosses were mentioned ...listen to catch them all!

11. Moving In Fear w/ s'Aisa Robinson

Let the fear you experience fuel you!  Words from our guest, s"Aisa Robinson gave us life and permission to take bold moves.  If you are scared of something, that might mean it's for you, and that's all you need to get moving.  Approach situations and things that you fear as an opportunity to experience a new adventure. Challenge: Find something you're passionate about and Do SOMETHING BOLD!   BOSS PEOPLE MAKING BOSS MOVES: So many Bosses were mentioned ...listen to catch them all!

Summer Sizzle 2021 Season Finale - Ep 5: Moving In Fear w/ s'Aisa Robinson

Let the fear you experience fuel you!  Words from our guest, s"Aisa Robinson gave us life and permission to take bold moves.  If you are scared of something, that might mean it's for you, and that's all you need to get moving.  Approach situations and things that you fear as an opportunity to experience a new adventure. Challenge: Find something you're passionate about and Do SOMETHING BOLD!   BOSS PEOPLE MAKING BOSS MOVES: So many Bosses were mentioned ...listen to catch them all!

10. Going Hard In The Paint

We're approaching a new quarter, and a new season with new opportunities to crush a goal!  Going Hard in the Paint is simply having a relentless focus to meet out goals.  We answered questions from our viewers and shared practical tips in our responses. 1.  What’s your planning process like when you get ready to attack a new goal? 2.  How do you balance your leadership role and your home life? 3.  How do you turn relationships into dollars? Challenge:  Develop a strategy you will use every...

Summer Sizzle 2021 - Ep 4: Going Hard In The Paint

We're approaching a new quarter, and a new season with new opportunities to crush a goal!  Going Hard in the Paint is simply having a relentless focus to meet out goals.  We answered questions from our viewers and shared practical tips in our responses. 1.  What’s your planning process like when you get ready to attack a new goal? 2.  How do you balance your leadership role and your home life? 3.  How do you turn relationships into dollars? Challenge:  Develop a strategy you will use every...

Going Hard In The Paint

We're approaching a new quarter, and a new season with new opportunities to crush a goal!  Going Hard in the Paint is simply having a relentless focus to meet out goals.  We answered questions from our viewers and shared practical tips in our responses. 1.  What’s your planning process like when you get ready to attack a new goal? 2.  How do you balance your leadership role and your home life? 3.  How do you turn relationships into dollars? Challenge:  Develop a strategy you will use every...

Summer Sizzle 2021 - Ep 3: Shooting Your Shot w/ Mark Wright

Fear is real, but stop letting it control you!!! Mark Wright dropped some gems!!!  He shared a few pitfalls and the many, many ways he's been shooting his shot since High School.  This film producer left us some practical leadership tips reminding us to not be afraid to ask questions and MOST importantly...Manage your fear! Challenge: Identify something that's holding you back.  Push past the fear and go scared! So many BOSS PEOPLE MAKING BOSS MOVES were shared.  You will just have to take...

9. Shooting Your Shot w/ Mark Wright

Fear is real, but stop letting it control you!!! Mark Wright dropped some gems!!!  He shared a few pitfalls and the many, many ways he's been shooting his shot since High School.  This film producer left us some practical leadership tips reminding us to not be afraid to ask questions and MOST importantly...Manage your fear! Challenge: Identify something that's holding you back.  Push past the fear and go scared! So many BOSS PEOPLE MAKING BOSS MOVES were shared.  You will just have to take...

Shooting Your Shot w/ Mark Wright

Fear is real, but stop letting it control you!!! Mark Wright dropped some gems!!!  He shared a few pitfalls and the many, many ways he's been shooting his shot since High School.  This film producer left us some practical leadership tips reminding us to not be afraid to ask questions and MOST importantly...Manage your fear! Challenge: Identify something that's holding you back.  Push past the fear and go scared! So many BOSS PEOPLE MAKING BOSS MOVES were shared.  You will just have to take...

8. Positioning to Pivot w/ Dr. John Paul McGee

Summer Sizzle 2021 happens on INSTAGRAM  LIVE every Saturday during the month of July around 12 noon ET  @leadersofleadersfl I could not let video and audio challenges interfere with the uploading of this episode.  So, please excuse the static and get into this week's episode because there is something for everyone.  Dr. John Paul dropped some practical nuggets on what you need to do to get in position to pivot. He also shared some pitfalls he encountered while flowing through his leadershi...

Summer Sizzle 2021 - Ep 2: Positioning to Pivot w/ Dr. John Paul McGee

Summer Sizzle 2021 happens on INSTAGRAM  LIVE every Saturday during the month of July around 12 noon ET  @leadersofleadersfl I could not let video and audio challenges interfere with the uploading of this episode.  So, please excuse the static and get into this week's episode because there is something for everyone.  Dr. John Paul dropped some practical nuggets on what you need to do to get in position to pivot. He also shared some pitfalls he encountered while flowing through his leadershi...

Positioning to Pivot w/ Dr. John Paul McGee

Summer Sizzle 2021 happens on INSTAGRAM  LIVE every Saturday during the month of July around 12 noon ET  @leadersofleadersfl I could not let video and audio challenges interfere with the uploading of this episode.  So, please excuse the static and get into this week's episode because there is something for everyone.  Dr. John Paul dropped some practical nuggets on what you need to do to get in position to pivot. He also shared some pitfalls he encountered while flowing through his leadershi...

7. Top 3 Things Leaders Do

Summer Sizzle 2021 happens on INSTAGRAM  LIVE every Saturday during the month of July around 12 noon @leadersofleadersfl In this week's episode, you'll want to grab nuggets on the "Top 3 Things" that will help you leverage your leadership, build the capacity of the people you serve and add a few gems to your toolbox.   Summer Sizzle Line Up July 10 - Positioning to Pivot  July 17 - Shooting Your Shot   July 24 - Going Hard in the Paint  July 31 - Moving in Fear 

Top 3 Things Leaders Do

Summer Sizzle 2021 happens on INSTAGRAM  LIVE every Saturday during the month of July around 12 noon @leadersofleadersfl In this week's episode, you'll want to grab nuggets on the "Top 3 Things" that will help you leverage your leadership, build the capacity of the people you serve and add a few gems to your toolbox.   Summer Sizzle Line Up July 10 - Positioning to Pivot  July 17 - Shooting Your Shot   July 24 - Going Hard in the Paint  July 31 - Moving in Fear 

Summer Sizzle 2021 - Ep 1 - Top 3 Things Leaders Do

Summer Sizzle 2021 happens on INSTAGRAM  LIVE every Saturday during the month of July around 12 noon @leadersofleadersfl In this week's episode, you'll want to grab nuggets on the "Top 3 Things" that will help you leverage your leadership, build the capacity of the people you serve and add a few gems to your toolbox.   Summer Sizzle Line Up July 10 - Positioning to Pivot  July 17 - Shooting Your Shot   July 24 - Going Hard in the Paint  July 31 - Moving in Fear 

1a. Managing Minsets w/ Tianna Nichols

EP 1 Managing Minsets w/ Tianna Nichols

Managing Minsets w/ Tianna Nichols

6. Guest Danielle Harrell : Avoiding Power Struggles (Season Finale)

Guest:  Danielle T. Harrell, Educator of 23 years  -Teacher, Principal, Director, Leader Twitter: @ Danielle connects with us to discuss some of the Power Struggles she had and what she did to overcome them, grow in her leadership practices and get the WIN! Nuggets dropped... All relationships are leadership relationships You don't have to exert your power Power struggles inhibit the work BOSS PEOPLE MAKING BOSS MOVES : Coach Michael Steward of  Bridge Building Program in Palm Coast, Flo...

Guest Danielle Harrell : Avoiding Power Struggles (Season Finale)

Guest:  Danielle T. Harrell, Educator of 23 years  -Teacher, Principal, Director, Leader Twitter: @ Danielle connects with us to discuss some of the Power Struggles she had and what she did to overcome them, grow in her leadership practices and get the WIN! Nuggets dropped... All relationships are leadership relationships You don't have to exert your power Power struggles inhibit the work BOSS PEOPLE MAKING BOSS MOVES : Coach Michael Steward of  Bridge Building Program in Palm Coast, Flo...

EP 6 Guest Danielle Harrell : Avoiding Power Struggles (Season Finale)

Guest:  Danielle T. Harrell, Educator of 23 years  -Teacher, Principal, Director, Leader Twitter: @ Danielle connects with us to discuss some of the Power Struggles she had and what she did to overcome them, grow in her leadership practices and get the WIN! Nuggets dropped... All relationships are leadership relationships You don't have to exert your power Power struggles inhibit the work BOSS PEOPLE MAKING BOSS MOVES : Coach Michael Steward of  Bridge Building Program in Palm Coast, Flo...

EP 5 Up Your Influence

Influence is one of those things that you don’t know you need until you have to have it in order to get people to do what you need them to do. TIPS FOR YOUR TOOLBOX Everyone needs a win- find a way to make sure they get one Lean In when you see difficulty arise  Gift the small stuff  Strategize your approach- Drop nuggets along the way that pave the way for where you what people to go BOSS PEOPLE MAKING BOSS MOVES Traci Brown (Cleveland, Ohio) @u2b.cle    website: www.unitedtobless....

EP 4: Transforming Culture

Transforming culture, whether in a virtual space or brick and mortar, in the home or the workplace, is a forever journey.  Here's a few key points from this session… ·      Create the Right Vision for the Right Time ·      Identify & establish goals with progress updates and milestone markers ·      Gather the courage you’ll need to transform the most vital pieces of your legacy as a leader…the culture BOSS PEOPLE MAKING BOSS MOVES: Khristina Goady, an Education Principal from Beaumont, ...

4. Transforming Culture

Transforming culture, whether in a virtual space or brick and mortar, in the home or the workplace, is a forever journey.  Here's a few key points from this session… ·      Create the Right Vision for the Right Time ·      Identify & establish goals with progress updates and milestone markers ·      Gather the courage you’ll need to transform the most vital pieces of your legacy as a leader…the culture BOSS PEOPLE MAKING BOSS MOVES: Khristina Goady, an Education Principal from Beaumont, ...

Transforming Culture

Transforming culture, whether in a virtual space or brick and mortar, in the home or the workplace, is a forever journey.  Here's a few key points from this session… ·      Create the Right Vision for the Right Time ·      Identify & establish goals with progress updates and milestone markers ·      Gather the courage you’ll need to transform the most vital pieces of your legacy as a leader…the culture BOSS PEOPLE MAKING BOSS MOVES: Khristina Goady, an Education Principal from Beaumont, ...

EP 3 Give the People What They Need

Leaders will undoubtedly come into contact with people from all walks of life with different needs, skillsets and motivations.  Learning how to lead people with so many different characteristics can be daunting.  guiding them to their sweet spot requires you to coach them up. Here's a few nuggets from this episode... Acknowledge the categories that people on your team fit into You are responsible for coaching people up If you always tell people what to do, you will always have to tell peo...

2. Rebuilding Relationships

Relationships are the cornerstone to our world and unfortunately, sometimes they go left.  We all need people in order to navigate in our home, workplace and in our communities.  This episode takes a deeper dive into the importance of rebuilding relationships that have either been severed or mishandled.   The ability to impact and influence people takes real leadership and you can't do that without a relationship.   If you need a do-over, get it done so that it doesn't interfere with you bec...

EP 2 Rebuilding Relationships

Relationships are the cornerstone to our world and unfortunately, sometimes they go left.  We all need people in order to navigate in our home, workplace and in our communities.  This episode takes a deeper dive into the importance of rebuilding relationships that have either been severed or mishandled.   The ability to impact and influence people takes real leadership and you can't do that without a relationship.   If you need a do-over, get it done so that it doesn't interfere with you bec...

Rebuilding Relationships

Relationships are the cornerstone to our world and unfortunately, sometimes they go left.  We all need people in order to navigate in our home, workplace and in our communities.  This episode takes a deeper dive into the importance of rebuilding relationships that have either been severed or mishandled.   The ability to impact and influence people takes real leadership and you can't do that without a relationship.   If you need a do-over, get it done so that it doesn't interfere with you bec...

1. Managing Mindsets

Life can bring about a world wind of challenges and the ability to manage your mindset in your leadership role (at home, in your community or in the workplace) is critical to your success.  Hear from educator, Tianna Nichols on the strategy she uses to make sure she's showing up as her best self each and every day.  Also, key in on our Boss People Making Boss Moves segment, get suggestions on books to help you on your journey and receive a question of the day to help chart your next week. ...

EP1 Managing Mindsets

Life can bring about a world wind of challenges and the ability to manage your mindset in your leadership role (at home, in your community or in the workplace) is critical to your success.  Hear from educator, Tianna Nichols on the strategy she uses to make sure she's showing up as her best self each and every day.  Also, key in on our Boss People Making Boss Moves segment, get suggestions on books to help you on your journey and receive a question of the day to help chart your next week. ...

Managing Mindsets

Life can bring about a world wind of challenges and the ability to manage your mindset in your leadership role (at home, in your community or in the workplace) is critical to your success.  Hear from educator, Tianna Nichols on the strategy she uses to make sure she's showing up as her best self each and every day.  Also, key in on our Boss People Making Boss Moves segment, get suggestions on books to help you on your journey and receive a question of the day to help chart your next week. ...