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Send us Fan Mail We sit down with business strategist and author Curtis Asbell to talk about how leaders create real momentum without drowning in a never-ending list. We dig into practical tools like the Most Important Task, 15-minute focus blocks, and team-based problem solving that turns good intentions into consistent action.   Tune in to hear about: • finding the real constraint instead of reacting to the loudest problem   • using the Most Important Task to define a successful day   • building momentum with 15-minute focus sprints plus short breaks   • involving teams by going to the Gemba where the work happens   • giving people permission to “stop the line” and surface issues early   • connecting faith and stewardship to practical strategy and execution   • using coaching and accountability to improve the talking-to-doing ratio    Connect with Curtiss Asbell on social media and gsdprofit.com.  Tune in to hear how to take advantage of his 12 free weeks of group coaching around all the GSD profit acceleration concepts that will help you experience quick wins and lasting gains. Support the show Until next time, keep doing great things!

Send us Fan Mail In our latest conversation we sit down with Dorothy Wood Vance and Dr. Garland Vance to unpack why business pain points often trace back to leadership choices and blind spots. We talk through the “leash” feeling leaders get when responsibilities outgrow abilities and how to turn that tension into growth.   • every problem in business starting as a leadership problem and why that is empowering   • leadership as more than a title and why most leaders are made not born   • the “leash” concept and the common signals like imposter syndrome and blame   • why leaders need a shared definition of leadership to align expectations and hiring   • how teams decide whether a leader feels like a hero or a villain   • the Decide, Discern, Deliver process for pausing before you act   • the seven issues behind most leadership challenges: character, competence, capacity, clarity, community, culture, consistency   • why clarity and capacity tend to be the biggest repeat offenders   Visit https://advanceleadership.live/freebook, to download the audio version of Unleashed Leadership! Support the show Until next time, keep doing great things!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Scott Mitchell and Dr. Aidin Brown explore what it really means to flourish at work and why thriving is less about chasing outcomes and more about building the conditions for healthy growth. We connect personal purpose to team dynamics and organizational culture, then get practical about trust, belonging, and the kind of leadership that strengthens people instead of draining them.  You'll here about: • defining flourishing as holistic thriving and purposeful living  • separating success and achievement from the ongoing process of flourishing  • using pruning as a model for growth through hard seasons  • building conditions for flourishing through psychological safety and trust  • spotting “not flourishing” through micromanagement and low safety  • distinguishing flourishing teams through belonging and high-quality interactions  • moving from compliance to commitment as a sign of healthy culture  • recognizing organizational markers like collaboration, tone at the top, and clear accountability  • treating employee development plans as real growth paths, not box-checking  Visit Scott @ breakthroughcoaching.life, or on LinkedIn. GS Mitchell-N P O B T.  You can find Dr. Aidin Brown @  www.monhars.us, and on LinkedIn. Support the show Until next time, keep doing great things!

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Send us Fan Mail We sit down with executive coach Kisha Wynter to name the leadership skill almost no one teaches: power literacy, the ability to navigate organizational power dynamics and build influence without formal authority. Kisha breaks down the mystery of why top performers still get stuck and how plugging “power leaks” helps leaders speak up, advocate for their teams, and drive enterprise impact. Plus, we explore and discuss: • power literacy as a core leadership competency beyond hard work and expertise  • why cross-functional influence determines promotions and initiative traction  • the shared responsibility between leaders and organizations to build this capability  • reframing power as values-based and generative rather than destructive  • power leaks as learned survival responses, not personal failure  • common leaks like hesitation, over-accommodation, weak boundaries, and avoiding visibility  • practical ways to plug leaks through preparation, speaking early, and voice practice  • decoding the visible org chart versus the invisible influence web  • “who influences the influencers” and why decisions happen before meetings  • framing, trigger words, and adapting language to organizational context  Find this dynamic leader on LinkedIn by @Kisha Winter, or on her website, yourpoweronleashed.com. Support the show Until next time, keep doing great things!

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Dr. Justin Tilghman of the Christian Life Coach Network and dig into vetting coaches, credibility, collaboration tools, and why Christian coaches can serve churches, nonprofits, and corporate teams without turning every conversation into Christianese. Inside this episode you will find: • the problem of great coaches operating in isolation • why leaders struggle to find a trusted Christian coach online • what “Christian Life Coach Network” means beyond life coaching • the certification check and statement of faith as a credibility signal • how a shared ecosystem raises standards across the profession • collaboration through a coach forum, referrals, and shared tools • resources for business development and coach growth • serving corporate clients while coaching from Christian values • AI messaging support for coach profiles and an AI coach matching tool Visit https://christianlifecoachnetwork.com to find out more. Support the show Until next time, keep doing great things!

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Kelly Whelan with guest Jeremiah Burke to unpack what it means to lead with grace while holding high standards. From self-leadership and honoring a Sabbath to discernment and smart failure, we explore how to move teams from mere compliance to true capacity and flourishing. • redefining leadership as stewardship of influence • strength with grace, not softness or dominance • self-leadership across mind, body, spirit, soul • feedback, humility, and open-door trust • mentors, coaching, and mental health support • Scripture, Spirit, Support as discernment filters • moving teams from compliance to capacity • measuring fruits beyond KPIs and revenue • recognition that fits each person’s motivation • smart failure, innovation, and permission to try • knowing your people and co-creating solutions Get Jeremiah's book @ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Archway Publishing, and more. Connect on Facebook: Leading with Grace; LinkedIn: Jeremiah Burke; Website: GraceFilledLeadership.com Support the show Until next time, keep doing great things!

Send us Fan Mail Join us and explore how mission-driven leaders can show up online without feeling salesy by reframing visibility as service. Lady Boss, Victoria Odekomaya shares practical systems for sustainable content, team collaboration, analytics that matter, and why authentic video beats polish. • reframing self-promotion as service to others • using content to show transformation and build trust • focusing on a clear audience and their language • reducing burnout with lanes, systems and delegation • elevating team voices to reflect the mission • setting goals before analytics and measuring what matters • engaging comments to grow thought leadership and reach • choosing formats by platform intent and repurposing • embracing video, strong hooks and bullet-point outlines • targeting the right viewers over vanity metrics Find out more about Victoria and the good work she does @ www.thelimstudios.com On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaodekomaya/  and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limstudios/ Support the show Until next time, keep doing great things!

Send us Fan Mail Together we explore how leadership goes far beyond titles, tracing Father Daniel’s mission work and his new book that measures Jesus against top secular models. Practical steps emerge for building aligned teams, treating people with dignity, and making daily prayer a leader’s edge. • leadership as influence rooted in dignity and mission • lessons from global missionary work and local impact • Jesus measured against leading secular frameworks • the power of small-team formation and delegation • culture fit, onboarding, and retention through value • transformation over performance and ego • aligned diversity versus misaligned goals • daily prayer as a practical tool for decisions • simple frameworks for reflection and action You can find Father Daniels book on Amazon.com and then look for Leader Like No Other. You can also find it with a slightly discounted price @ https://www.regnumchristi.com/en/leader-like-no-other-what-secular-leadership-models-reveal-about-jesus/ Learn more about Father Brandenburg @ https://www.frdanielbrandenburg.com/ Support the show Until next time, keep doing great things!

Send us Fan Mail Explore how leaders and coaches can adopt AI without losing the human core, turning compliance and ethics into everyday practice. Colin Cosgrove shares a practical arc for AI readiness, concrete use cases, and a clear view of risk, trust, and governance. • journey from big-tech compliance to leadership coaching  • why AI changes the leadership environment and decision pace  • making compliance human: transparency, explainability, consent  • AI literacy across every function, not just data teams  • the AI leader archetype arc for mindset and readiness  • practical augmentation: before, during, after coaching sessions  • three risks: reputational, relational, regulatory  • leader as coach: trust, questions, and human skills  • EU AI Act overview and risk-based obligations  • governance and accountability Reach out to Colin on LinkedIn and check out his website: Movizimo.com.  Support the show Until next time, keep doing great things!

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we talk with Tamara Jackson about leading with wisdom in a world that rewards speed. She shares the GRASP method for better decision making, how to avoid regret, rework, and relational fallout, and why self-leadership and faith-filled integrity create durable results. • costs of speed culture and why urgency misleads • the three Rs: regret, rework, relational fallout • the GRASP method for confident decisions • 90-day planning and weekly measurement • learning loops that turn failure into insight • spotting burnout and building rest into schedules • modeling self-care as a leadership signal • living faith at work without compartmentalizing • mentors and advisors as leverage for growth • Beaconship and Lead Reviver resources Visit Tamara's websites at beaconship.co and https://leadreviver.pro/ or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/thebeaconship Support the show Until next time, keep doing great things!

Send us Fan Mail Growth strategist Maritza Davila shares powerful insights on using KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to achieve predictable business growth through systematic measurement and accountability. • KPIs serve as "momentum metrics" that measure how well businesses are performing toward specific goals • Nothing is predictable unless it's measurable - weekly tracking allows for timely course correction • Both quantitative metrics (financial) and qualitative metrics (team satisfaction, culture) are important • Common mistake: measuring only lagging indicators (revenue) instead of leading indicators (inputs) • Having clear metrics creates accountability and clarity for team members • Weekly reporting creates a cadence to culture - everyone knows what's expected • The GROW methodology: Guide (vision/goals), Research (data collection), Optimize (improvement), Win (execution) • For predictable growth, referrals must be part of a systematic strategy, not just passive word-of-mouth • Owners must demonstrate accountability themselves to set the example for their teams • Three-strike rule provides framework for addressing underperformance For a free consultation with Maritza on growing your business predictably, visit www.businessclarity.co Support the show Until next time, keep doing great things!

Send us Fan Mail What if everything you thought you knew about sales was wrong? Alex Gabbert, Brand Communications Director at Publicity For Good, challenges conventional wisdom by redefining sales as "the transfer of energy and certainty that solves a need." Far from the pushy stereotypes we've come to expect, Alex reveals how authentic sales is fundamentally about helping people. • Sales is simply the transfer of energy and certainty that solves a need your product/service provides • Creating relationships starts with being present and truly listening without thinking about what to say next • You only control three things in sales: your attitude, your words, and your pace of work • Rejection triggers the same brain response as physical pain, but embracing "no" leads to greater success • 80% of deals happen after someone initially says "no" • Don't practice on prospects—prepare and rehearse objection handling before client conversations • Purpose-driven PR helps positive stories reach the right audiences and combats media negativity • The ability to be "positively contagious" transcends sales roles and applies to all leadership positions Visit publicityforgood.com to learn more about how they help purpose-driven brands tell their stories, or connect with Alex at https://publicityforgood.com/  for sales leadership resources and training. Alex shares more information on the after show following the podcast. Support the show Until next time, keep doing great things!

Send us Fan Mail Julie Jenkins and Dr. Thomas Anderson II explore how leaders can navigate complex change by embracing curiosity as a way of being rather than seeking stability or rushing to solutions. • Complex change differs from linear change—there's no step-by-step process, only sense-making and educated guesses • Leaders create the "weather" for their teams—their approach to uncertainty directly affects how others respond • Moving from a controlling leadership style to a curious one requires sitting with the discomfort of not knowing • Breaking out of leadership defaults requires self-awareness and intentionally designing new responses • Creating spaciousness, asking one more question, and mapping out knowns versus unknowns are practical leadership tools • Resistance and readiness are two sides of the same coin—resistance signals important information • Embracing paradox ("two things can be true") helps teams move forward despite uncertainty • Approaching change as experiments allows for learning without judgment about right or wrong • Being vulnerable with your team builds trust that sustains through uncertainty Remember that leadership during complex change doesn't require having all the answers. Be kind to yourself, extend compassion to others, and trust the process of learning as you go. Connect with our experts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-jenkins/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasandersonii/ Support the show Until next time, keep doing great things!

Send us Fan Mail The digital revolution promised connection but delivered something more complicated. Social media now intertwines with our daily existence, and emerging research reveals disturbing patterns about its impact on developing minds. During our conversation with Kerri Carswell, content creator for the Carolina Journal, we explore the neurological reality behind social media addiction. Those seemingly innocuous features—infinite scrolling, like buttons, notifications—trigger powerful neurochemical responses, releasing dopamine and oxytocin in ways that mirror substance dependencies.  For adults, this creates problematic usage patterns, but for children with developing brains, the consequences can be devastating. The documented harms—disrupted sleep cycles, shortened attention spans, increased anxiety and depression—demand action. "It's actually the second leading cause of death in North Carolina between the ages of 10 to 18," Carswell reveals when discussing youth suicide rates.  North Carolina legislators are responding with groundbreaking proposals.  Parents face unprecedented challenges navigating this landscape. When should children receive smartphones? How can we monitor usage without overreaching? What conversations should families have about digital wellness? Carswell shares both personal experience and professional insights to help listeners find balance in an increasingly unbalanced digital world. Listen to understand what's happening behind the screen and how we can protect the next generation from digital harms while preserving technology's benefits. Check out more on this and other topics from Kerri @ https://www.carolinajournal.com/people/kerri-carswell/ Support the show Until next time, keep doing great things!