Leaderbyte Stories
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago -Welcome to Leaderbyte podcast. On the show we'll be making unique connections between leadership, learning, and life through the power of story. Each episode will feature stories and insightful conversations with leaders from all walks of life. Leaderbyte Host Chester Goad has 15 years worth of leadership experience from education, non-profits, politics, and advocacy. Join the conversation!
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Lessons from the Obstacle Course & Tips for Travel with Ralton Emory
March 02, 2018 21:56 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBWorking on the road can bring it's own set of challenges. On this episode of Leaderbyte Stories Chester talks with Ralton Emory, Membership Manager for an International Professional Society who shares his own story and tips for maintaing your health and wellness, and healthy relationships from the road as well as tips and lessons he's learned from Spartan obstacle course races. Don't miss it! BIO: Ralton Emory from Kingston TN, travels the US as Membership Manager for a large Internation...
Consistency for the Win: An Interview about Transformation & Life
December 30, 2017 20:33 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThe one where Leaderbyte Listeners interview Leaderbyte Host, Chester Goad about his weightloss journey and his quest to tick things off his never-ending life list. In this episode, listeners submitted questions about weightloss, food, fitness, faith, and life. Chester answers those questions with some back story and fills us in on his year of pursuing new opportunities like working at the Veterinary Hospital, the Bakery, and his favorite local coffee shop-- that's in addition to losing al...
Amena Brown: Vinyl & Vulnerability
November 12, 2017 01:29 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBLeaderbyte host, Chester Goad talks with Spoken Word artist, author, leader Amena Brown about life, leadership, and her new project, How to Fix a Broken Record. Bio: Amena Brown is an author, spoken word poet, speaker, and event host. The author of five spoken word albums and two non-fiction books, Amena performs and speaks at events from coffeehouses to arenas with a mix of poetry, humor, and storytelling. She and her husband, DJ Opdiggy, reside in Atlanta, GA. Follow Amena Brown
Katie Davis Majors: On Uganda, Life & Hope
October 20, 2017 02:30 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBKatie Davis Majors discusses Uganda, Life, & Hope with Leaderbyte Host Chester Goad. You won't want to miss this unique episode in following God's lead to live out your purpose. Learn more about Katie's new project Daring to Hope and Amazima ministries. Katie Davis Majors BIO: Katie Davis Majors moved to Uganda over a decade ago with no idea that this would be the place that God chose to build her home and her family. Today, she is a wife to Benji and mama to her fourteen favorite peopl...
Kraig Thompson & The Seed Company: Ending Bible Poverty
October 20, 2017 01:54 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBYour host, Chester Goad recently connected with Kraig Thompson, Manager of Mobilization for The Seed Company--a company committed to ending Bible poverty. Over a billion people still don't have access to the Bible in their Heart Language. Learn how The Seed Company is changing that. This is not your typical Leaderbyte episode, but it's fascinating! We couldn't help but share! Learn more about The Seed Company. Did you know? "The Deaf population of Brazil uses LIBRAS (Lingua Brasileira de...
Carlos Whittaker Spider Killer on Leadership & Family
October 11, 2017 03:58 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBLeaderbyte Host Chester Goad, learns leadership insights like how to kill spiders and more from author, artist, speaker, Carlos Whittaker aka "Los Whitt". Bio: Carlos (or Los for short) Whittaker, is an author, speaker, moment maker, spider killer, and hope dealer. You might know him from his first book Moment Maker, or the Beyonce “Single Ladies” viral video that received a People’s Choice Award. But you need to know him from his latest book, "Kill the Spider". Learn more about the book,...
Phoenix Roasters Coffee Co-Founder Jeff Bagwell on Coffee That Matters
October 11, 2017 03:27 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBJeff Bagwell, Co-Founder of Phoenix Roasters Coffee sets down with Leaderbyte Host, Chester Goad, to talk about how coffee can lead the way to change in local and global communities, and the cycle of relief. What about Phoenix Roaster's Coffee? Aware of the importance of accountability and relationships, at Phoenix Roasters we purchase our coffee direct from the coffee farm at a price substantially more than the “fair-trade” minimum. Purchasing direct ensures maximum compensation t...
Thomas Cox & the Mealfit Story: Leading & Motivating Thru Food & Lifestyle
September 08, 2017 00:53 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week Chester picks the brain of Mealfit entrepreneur Thomas Cox. They talk business and bartering, leadership, lifestyle, priorities, and more. Thomas tells his story in his own unique direct way and he doesn't mince words. He spares nothing with his frank advice for leaders or anyone ready to take their passion to the next level. And while he believes owning your destiny whether it's in business or in wellness is not for the lazy, Thomas is clear that anybody willing to put in the tim...
Writer Carole Sparks: Insights and Leadership Tips for Creatives
August 09, 2017 13:23 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBLeaderbyte Host Chester Goad, talks with emerging, faithbased writer Carole Sparks who offers insight into her own creative process, advice on being a better leader, and the ultimate influence and inspiration for her writing. This was a deep and intriguing leadership conversation worth having--and one you don't want to miss. Who is Carole Sparks? Carole took a round-about path to writing after graduating from both architecture school (BArch 1996) and seminary (MATh 2003) with top hono...
Faith, Family, Friendship & Fury: A Fun Leadership Convo
August 08, 2017 20:50 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBLeaderbyte Host Chester Goad interviews Scott Kimsey, Director of Basketball Operations for the Tennessee Fury. Scott talks about how leadership, sports, mission and purpose have impacted his life and gives us insight into staying motivated and grounded. Chester and Scott reminisce about growing up, college, and old friends and laugh a lot. Treat yourself to this very authentic conversation that only has a couple of hiccups! This was definitely a leadership conversation worth having. We'r...
Leadership, Influence & Leaving People Better Than You Found Them
August 02, 2017 20:15 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBNancy Hamilton, seasoned speaker and leader and small business owner shares leadership wisdom and encouragement to leave people better than we found them. Nancy's background includes service with churches, non-profits, higher education, counseling, and business. Nancy also shares how to deal with leadership disallusionment and disappointment. Don't miss this episode of The Leaderbyte, you'll want to share it with friends and family. Be sure to Follow Nancy on Twitter @NANCYLHAMILTON. A...
Adam Meyer & the Intentional Life (The Bucket Episode)
August 01, 2017 03:20 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBI recently met up with my friend Adam Meyer to pick his brain on his thoughts on the benefits of intentional living. In this episode, Adam, a higher ed professional and fellow leadership and disability advocate, share his own story about intentional living, leadership, and priorities especially as they relate to family and faith. Check out these tips for living a happier, more efficient and fulfilling life all from simply living intentionally. Note from your Leaderbyte Host, Chester Goad: ...
Summer Solo: Authenticity & the "Perception is Reality" Lie
July 03, 2017 00:12 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIs authenticity overrated? Is perception important? And how does Sir Winston Churchill factor in? In this summer solo episode, Leaderbyte Host, Chester Goad shares thoughts on authenticity, and the "Perception is Reality" lie. Tweet Chester and let him know what you think @chesterwgoad.
Alan Graham's Welcome Homeless: Leadership & Social Outreach
May 12, 2017 18:29 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBLeaderbyte Host Chester Goad talks about leadership related to social outreach and specifically homelessness with Alan Graham is the president, CEO, and founder of Mobile Loaves & Fishes. Mobiles Loaves & Fishes, is a social profit enterprise that delivers meals and provides homes to homeless people on the streets of Austin, San Antonio, New Orleans, Nashville, Minneapolis, Providence, and New Bedford. Alan co-founded the Lynxs Group, which built the air cargo facility at Austin’s new airp...
Amy Roloff''s Second Act: An Authentic Conversation on Family, Life, & Future
April 05, 2017 15:40 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBAmy Roloff joins Leaderbyte Host, Chester Goad to discuss her Second Act, life changes, and how leaders move forward. From faith and family, to leadership, and work, Amy gives us some authentic insight into her life, and lends the listeners some wisdom gained in her journey. Amy is a reality star, enterpreneur, advocate for women, a cook, an author, philanthropist, speaker, and more importantly a mom, and everyday awesome person. You don’t want to miss this episode! It's a fun, genuine, ra...
Faith, Life & Leadership with Blogger, Author, Speaker Paul Sohn
February 28, 2017 14:22 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBEver figure out what you thought was your dream may not be your calling, and that maybe God wanted more for you? Are you young and searching for direction or next steps? (or maybe just young at heart)? Paul Sohn is an award winning blogger, author, coach and speaker. His blog has been listed in the Top 15 of Leadership Blogs to Follow worldwide. Christianity Today named him as one of 33 under 33 to watch, and he's a John Maxwell, Top 100 speaker. More importantly, Paul is a great person of ...
Human Dignity, Fertility & Leading In Your Field with Dr. Scott Sills
February 27, 2017 22:19 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBLeaders often never really set out to be leaders. They just are. The journey to becoming a leader in your field can take you places you never expected and sometimes it's amazing to look back at how it all came about. In this episode, Dr. Sills a leading expert in reproductive endocrinology talks about his journey and what he's learned along the way. He gives insight into how he's serving countless couples and families and particularly how he's helping military families. He'll discuss huma...
Church Mystery Shopper & More with Greg Atkinson
January 26, 2017 14:50 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBWhat's your first impression? Leaders proactively seek the truth in the answer to that question. Greg Atkinson, Founder of Worsip Impressions, Executive Director of ExPastors.com, author, speaker, and coach, shares leadership tips from his experience as a consulting church mystery guest. Greg visits and arranges mystery visits for churches, businesses, and non-profits seeking truth about their first impressions. Your Leaderbyte Host, Chester Goad dives into deep conversation that's sure to...
Music Artist Erskin Anavitarte on Music, Life, & Family
December 20, 2016 04:54 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBErskin Anavitarte, is a Texas Born, Nashville based singer songwriter. He spends a lot of time on the road, nationally and globally, out sharing a message of hope out in communities, coffee shops, and concert venues. He and Leaderbyte Host, Chester Goad, discuss family, creativity, music, and more. Don't miss his thoughts on leadership, or his take on the journey of a creative and his recent tour to India. Chester and Erskin share their favorite Christmas gift growing up, and they also talk...
A Very Amateur Christmas Episode: 5 Gifts Every Leader Should Give the Team
December 16, 2016 23:53 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this solo episode, your Leaderbyte host shares 5 Gifts Every Leader Should Give the Team and a special Christmas message! If you're struggling with what to give your team, or even friends and family this season, you won't want to miss this episode of the leaderbyte! This is our 11th episode, we're still amateurs, but we're thankful to be building an audience, and that you're a part of it! Merry Christmas!
Leaderbyte Podcast 10 Letting Go & Leading: Taylor Tagg on Forgiveness
November 28, 2016 00:52 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBTaylor Tagg offers some practical "how-to" advice on forgiving others. It's a challenge to lead when you haven't let go of something. Taylor helps leaders, business executives and everyday individuals from all walks of life, take those first steps toward actually forgiving someone. We often discuss the "why" of forgiveness but we almost never consider that there may be practical steps to take to actually do it! It's an interesting conversation and you'll find some nuggets of wisdom to apply ...
SKIT GUYS on Laughter, Leadership & Stupid Poverty
November 20, 2016 21:53 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBYour Leaderbyte Host, Chester Goad talks with The Skit Guys about laughter, leadership, and their partnership with the Stupid Poverty Project and how you can help. You'll learn more about their backgrounds, whether or not they get self-conscious and what you need to do when you're feeling self-conscious and why it's important to be encouraging. www.skitguys.com www.stupidpoverty.org
Leaderbyte Podcast 8: Drumming Up Relief for Rwanda with Josh Devine
November 10, 2016 01:57 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBOne Direction's Drummer Josh Devine, and former Kutless Drummer Jeff Gilbert now of FH, and ES Collective join the show to discuss their unique partnership and efforts to provide relief to Rwanda, and there's a really cool way you can involved. Fans can win One Direction’s world-famous drum kit now through December 31 by visiting http://www.thehardestplaces.com/sweepstakes and making a donation that will help make a difference. The more you donate, the more you'll be entered to win. To l...
Leaderbyte Podcast 7: Leading through Ugliness Part Two: Volunteer Boots on the Ground
November 06, 2016 23:22 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn Part Two of Leading through Ugliness, we discuss Hurricane Matthew and disaster relief with veteran disaster volunteer and site director, Bill Fogarty. Bill began his Disaster Relief journey with Hurricane Katrina, and has since become a leader in several disaster relief volunteer efforts. Currently Bill Fogarty provides leadership to 14 Hurricane Matthew sites in North Carolina. In this Bonus episode, our Host Chester Goad, continues to dig deep into leading through ugly situations. Wh...
Leaderbyte Podcast 6: Leading through Ugliness: Disaster Relief Efforts Part One
November 06, 2016 23:07 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBPart One of Leading through Ugliness. Leaderbyte Host Chester Goad talks leadership strategy with experts leading massive volunteer relief efforts in the midst of disasters like Hurricane Matthew and ongoing efforts to end Human Trafficking. Guests are: David Melber, Vice President of Faith-Based relief organization SEND Relief and Mickey Caison, Executive Director of the Faith-Based SBDR, who is also a national emergency and disaster relief veteran. These organizations operate the largest d...
Leaderbyte Podcast 4: Zombies, Film & Family: Leadership Conversations w/ Actor Jason Vail
November 03, 2016 02:02 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBLeaderbyte Host Chester Goad, talks zombies, film, family and leadership with Actor Jason Vail. Jason has been in over 60 movies. He's appeared on The Originals, Sleepy Hollow, Drop Dead Diva, and has had recurring roles on a variety of soaps, and played John Wilkes Booth in Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies! Most recently he can be seen in "Boo! A Madea Halloween", and a horror flick called, "Family Possessions". This spring you can catch Jason on Tyler Perry's "The Haves and The Have Nots", the ...
Leaderbyte Podcast 0 An Introduction to Leaderbyte Podcast and Your Host
October 21, 2016 03:32 - 3 minutes - 3.27 MBCheck out this introductory episode of The Leaderbyte Podcast to learn more about your host Chester Goad, the format of the show, and more!
Leaderbyte Podcast 3 Catalyst, Leadership & What Kids Need More Of Gary Bennett
October 19, 2016 08:47 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBHost Chester Goad picks the brain of Gary Bennett, a Catalyst attender who happens to be a school leader. Get ready for some interesting insights on Catalyst, Leadership, School Leadership, and more. And this school leader has some thoughts and insights to share for emerging leaders and established leaders as well, in this last of 3 Leaderbyte Episodes from Catalyst Atlanta.There's plenty more Leaderbyte Podcast coming soon!
Leaderbyte Podcast 2 Toothpaste, Holy Confidence & Second Chances: Mike Foster
October 19, 2016 08:25 - 13 minutes - 12 MBChester Goad sits down with Mike Foster, Founder of Second Chance, and author of the book, People of the Second Chance. Listen to Mike's take on leadership, family, and more, and get ready for some great tips for emerging and established leaders, as well as his thought-provoking take on a leader's greatest threat.
Leaderbyte Podcast 1 Uncommon Leadership: Catalyst's Tyler Reagin
October 19, 2016 07:09 - 11 minutes - 11 MBLeaderbyte episode 1 is a conversation with Catalyst Atlanta's Tyler Reagin. Leaderbyte, Host Chester Goad sits down with Tyler to discuss leadership, faith, and family as well as tips and threats for emerging and established leaders.