Dr. Jason Carthen is an expert in Leadership and Organizational Development. Known as The Leadership Linebacker™ he is a former professional football player with the New England Patriots who provides Expert Business Insight and Key Leadership Development
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Welcome to Season 7, Episode #14 of Discover the Leader in You! Today we're going to talk about the extreme importance of execution in your life and business! If we are honest with ourselves we have all experienced the procrastination bug that bites at the very worst time…when we need to get things done! I have personally experienced that The post Four Steps for Rock Solid Execution in Your Life & Business! Season 7, Episode 14 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 7, Episode #13 of Discover the Leader in You! Throughout history we have been exposed to leaders that have either excited us or frightened us with their ability to lead. While the differences can run to the extremes, there are a few things that often rise to the top when we are The post 6 Capacities That Will Immediately Improve Your Ability to Lead! Season 7, Episode 13 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 7, Episode #12 of Discover the Leader in You! This is the 100th episode of Discover the Leader in You™️ and its appropriate to discuss the merits of discipline because it took a little bit of discipline to get to 100 episodes! We all know that life presses in and many things can often get in The post The Power of Discipline as You Carry Out the Practices of Leadership Season 7, Episode 12: 100th Episode appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 7, Episode #11 of Discover the Leader in You! As I engage teams and my coaching clients around the opportunity for greater productivity, one of the main things that I hear consistently is… there is not enough time in the day! Well, when I first got started in business I could certainly attest to The post The Power of Virtual Staffing When Following Your Purpose Season 7, Episode 11 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 7, Episode #10 of Discover the Leader in You! Now, I know we have all seen the commercials with the men in full battle gear running across the desert to go fight in a battle of some kind, but what we don't see often are the ladies running across that desert to The post Understanding Power and Influence from a Woman's Perspective Season 7, Episode 10 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 7, Episode #9 of Discover the Leader in You! Have any of you ever had to deal with health issues that began to stretch into a chronic ailment or even a prolonged sickness that you just couldn't shake? It wasn't easy was it? Well, this happens around us all the time in The post Why Leading the Effort to Stop Lyme Disease Should Be Important to Each of Us Season 7, Episode 9 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 7, Episode #8 of Discover the Leader in You! What does it mean to serve and empower others with a blind eye toward legacy? Think about that for a moment…your legacy is often not realized until the latter stages of your journey in this lifetime. So to serve is to do so The post Why We All Win When Empowering and Serving Others is the End Goal Season 7, Episode 8 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 7, Episode #7 of Discover the Leader in You! I'm not sure if this is anyone listening to the show today, but do you ever feel like you need more time? Or maybe that you are starting to feel stretched too thin as you are taking care of your daily responsibilities and The post The Importance of Personal Balance on the Journey to Success. Season 7, Episode 7 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 7, Episode #6 of Discover the Leader in You! Today, across the country we've been witnessing some disturbing trends as it relates to the response toward restorative justice practices and racial equity in general. Trends that suggest we're not as far along as we would like to believe when it comes to The post Expanding the Conversation Around Restorative Justice and Racial Equity Season 7, Episode 6 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 7, Episode #5 of Discover the Leader in You! With all the things taking place in the world right now, it would seem the ability to overcome adversity is vitally important just to move forward in these harsh times. Have you ever wondered what allows some people to bounce back from some The post How to Overcome Adversity by Learning to Bounce Back and Lead Yourself First! Season 7, Episode 5 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 7, Episode #4 of Discover the Leader in You! Today we're going to be talking about: Why the essence of true teamwork is found in the ability to remain creative! So some may be asking” why would a team need to be creative?” Shouldn't a team just do what they're told to do The post Why the Essence of True Teamwork is Found in the Ability to Remain Creative! Season 7, Episode 4 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 7, Episode #3 of Discover the Leader in You! If you are on the internet for any period of time or if you watch any sort of television, you are being exposed to strategic content. The goal is to capture your attention and point you in a specific direction while possibly encouraging The post The Rise of Strategic Content and Why It's Crucial to Your Branding & Business Success! Season 7, Episode 3 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 7, Episode #2 of Discover the Leader in You! We see technology advancing all around us, from phones to now even cars, it is clear that technology has become so much a part of our lives that many people feel like they can't function without it. So, it only makes sense that technology The post How Innovative Technology is Changing the Landscape of Learning for the Better Season 7, Episode 2 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 7, Episode #1 of Discover the Leader in You! Hey everyone! Fair Warning, today's show offers some powerful insights on a sensitive topic. A topic that can be disturbing…. Disturbing in the sense that the daily recounting of stories by those who have experienced the pain, embarrassment and fear of sexual misconduct The post Why We Need to Change the Narrative Concerning Sexual Misconduct Season 7, Episode 1 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 6, Episode #5 of Discover the Leader in You! The Business of Public Speaking and what you can do at the very beginning to insure that your efforts will be a success. Joining me in the studio today is Isaac Dolan, Founder and President of Isaac Dolan Speaks. Isaac is a upcoming The post The Business & Art of Public Speaking 101 with Isaac M. Dolan Season 6, Episode 4 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 6, Episode #3 of Discover the Leader in You! Recently, I was honored to appear on the “Minding Your Business Radio Show” with D.B. Hegler who asked me to offer up tips and tools that people can use to immediately diffuse conflict in the workplace. While conflict is no small matter, it The post Key Tools to Handle Conflict in the Workplace! [Podcast Interview on Minding Your Business Show] Season 6, Episode 3 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 6, Episode #2 of Discover the Leader in You! Leadership can take on many forms and cause many reactions…some good and some bad. The goal of any leader should be to develop a leadership style that is a combination of styles that allow success for both the followers and the leader. On The post The Power of Leadership When Handled with Care! Season 6, Episode 2 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 6, Episode #1 of Discover the Leader in You! There are subtle differences between men and women as they endeavor to carry out the calling on their respective lives. These differences enrich their experiences and point to an individual's ability to influence in a profound way. Stage Presence and Gender For example, The post The Power of Public Speaking: A Woman's Perspective Season 6, Episode 1 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 5, Episode #3 of Discover the Leader in You! This episode is Part 2 in a series about the practice of leadership shifting from the norm to a place beyond the status quo. When leadership is described, you rarely hear the concept of leading with heart. However, a truly effective leader cannot The post Why Leadership is No longer Business as Usual! [Podcast] Pt.2 Season 5, Episode 3 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 5, Episode #2 of Discover the Leader in You! All across the headlines and television broadcasts we see differences of opinion about what leadership should consist of and what type of temperament leaders should have if they are going to be successful. A Paradigm Shift in Leadership In fact, many of the voices The post Why Leadership is No longer Business as Usual! [Podcast] Pt.1 Season 5, Episode 2 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 5, Episode #1 of Discover the Leader in You! I have a question for you today? Why is it that some entrepreneurs thrive while others just go through the motions and not see the results that they desire? More on that question in a minute, but I want to share…We're back after a brief sabbatical! The post How to Follow Your Entrepreneurial Passion! [Podcast] Season 5, Episode 1 appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 4, Episode #13 of Discover the Leader in You! I have a question for you today? How do you want to be perceived when it comes to your personal and professional life? Human Behavior As human beings we all want to be seen in a certain way because of how we are The post Season 4, Episode 13: How Personality Plays a Role in Your Public Relations! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 4, Episode #12 of Discover the Leader in You! How many of us have ever had to experience conflict in our lives? Whether it was personal with family, on the job or even with our spouses or significant other? I bet you just had some memories come to mind, and even some feelings! Feelings The post Season 4, Episode 12: How to Lead with Love When Conflict is Inevitable! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 4, Episode #11 of Discover the Leader in You! There are different phases to anything that we encounter in life, whether it's our relationships, our own personal growth and maturity or even the evolution of our business or work life. The key is whether or not we are prepared for those stages and The post Season 4, Episode 11: The Importance of Having a Go-To-Market Strategy Prior to Launch! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 4, Episode #10 of Discover the Leader in You! Writing a book can be an intimidating and lengthy process with several moving parts and many tireless days and nights. Those days can also be filled with staring at a blank screen with nothing on it. In fact, lets keep it real, it The post Season 4, Episode 10: A Behind the Scenes Look at Publishing: A Conversation with Dr. Jason Carthen [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 4, Episode #9 of Discover the Leader in You! What if your story had the ability to unlock someone's dreams or release them from the bondage of mediocrity? Would you in good conscious, withhold it? I know that many of you would not bat an eye and say, “There is no way The post Season 4, Episode 9: How to Influence and Elevate Others by Telling Your Story! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 4, Episode #8 of Discover the Leader in You! When you are following your dreams and tracking down your purpose in life you can appear to be so focused that you do not have time for anything else. You may even be seen by others as setting yourself apart or not being The post Season 4, Episode 8: Why Women Who Answer the Call to Greatness, Leave An Unconventional Path to Follow! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 4, Episode #7 of Discover the Leader in You™! I have some questions for our listening audience today to help us get started…What is that one thing that leaders have that sets them apart from manager's or that one thing they become known for when it comes to having a good rapport The post Season 4, Episode 7: How to Level the Organizational Playing Field Through Emotional Intelligence! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 4, Episode #6 of Discover the Leader in You! On the eve of the Super Bowl, the topic of a coach's impact upon their player's is crucial to the conversation of influence and is very relevant and timely! Specifically, just how important is it to balance the pressure of winning vs. serving The post Season 4, Episode 6: How to Navigate the Pressures to Win as a High School Coach! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 4, Episode #5 of Discover the Leader in You! Society is filled with challenging stories of individuals who have pulled themselves up by their bootstraps and have been able to advance forward in life to make a difference. However, what we do not see is the narrative behind the scenes and the The post Season 4, Episode 5: Unconventional Non-Profit Leadership: Doing Whatever it Takes! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 4, Episode #4 of Discover the Leader in You! Boy, do we have a great show for you today! We are talking about leveraging the power of media to carry forward your calling! Now, if you didn't know, media provides a powerful platform to share a message that can be either positive The post Season 4, Episode 4: Leveraging the Power of Media to Carry Forward Your Calling! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 3 of The Discover the Leader in You Podcast™. Here's some food for thought and some questions for our listening audience today. How do you move beyond the everyday thought patterns and routines of life? Does the daily ebb and flow of your life seem boring or leave you unfulfilled? The post Season 4, Episode 3: How to Answer the Call to Godly Leadership As a Woman of Purpose! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 2 of The Discover the Leader in You Podcast™. I have a question for our listening audience today! Do you have something that you want to verbally share with the world? Is there a message inside of you that you know has been placed upon your heart, but you just The post Season 4, Episode 2: How to Stay Ahead of the Public Speaking Curve! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 1 of The Discover the Leader in You Podcast. At the beginning of each New Year, we either see it on the television screen or we hear about it from friends and family! New Year Resolution's filled with plans, goals and expectations of fulfillment! Invariably, things begin to get in The post Season 4, Episode 1: A New Year & a New You! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Today's show focuses upon the negative and positive aspects of what's being played out in the media between the National Football League and current & former NFL players as it relates to the concussions and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy or CTE. Concussions and the Way Forward Not necessarily about the litigation taking place, but the impact The post #66: The Impact of NFL Concussions on Loved Ones & Those Left Behind [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
If I were to ask, by a show of hands, how many of you have ever had to go through anything that was tough or challenging in your life, I believe many hands would go up! In fact, I think if we were honest, all of our hands would go up. Let's face it, life The post #65: How to Lead and Love Despite Your Brokenness! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Increasingly, corporations are weighing the benefits of becoming a multinational corporation, or establishing locations in different countries. However, in a recent article by the Houston Chronicle, the case was made there are potential dangers when taking your business global. For example, different countries require that corporations seeking to do business, must be open to a The post #64: Leading and Consulting from a Global Perspective! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
While there is no iron clad or proven road-map for successful entrepreneurship, there are some behavioral traits that may point to success for those who venture down the entrepreneurial path. Some of these traits we've talked about on the show before; traits like, vision, discipline, self-confidence and a relentless drive. The presence of these traits The post #63: Navigating Entrepreneurial Leadership: A Woman's Perspective! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Dr. Dorothy BonVillian is back on today's show to share with us her insights and experiences on “Highlighting the Leadership Influence of Veterans in Business!” She will also reveal why there is a unique difference between Veterans day & Memorial day and why the distinction should not be misunderstood. When Veterans (or their spouses) transition from the military, The post #62: Highlighting the Leadership Influence of Veterans in Business! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Some people in business are suggesting that organizations should move away from the traditional business plan and all of its elements, such as researching the competition or fostering a research and development component for the creation of new products in your niche. However, across the board, if you mention the possibility of doing away with the The post #61: How Marketing Creates an Effective Roadmap for Your Success! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Recently, headlines across the country have given various examples of what a coach should or should not do as it relates to their player's. Stories detailing allegations of bad behavior by coaches or bad advice being given to players in the form of harming referees in an effort to retaliate or even stories of players limiting The post #60: When the Leadership Role of the Coach Should Go Beyond the Lines on the Playing Field! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
One of the keys for the new world of work is culture. We now know that culture plays an incredible role in making organizations and the people in them highly productive and engaged. Organization leaders used to cite culture as soft and unimportant. Studies consistently show that culture is really king when it comes to The post The New World of Work – Culture is King in the New World with Dr. Jason Carthen (Voice America Radio Guest) [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
What are some of the key tools needed to help take your business to the next level? Some would say the latest and greatest technology, others would say, products or services. By the way, all of those are correct, but I want to share with you today one of the single greatest accelerators for your business…public The post #59: How to Increase Your Revenue Through the Art; Business of Public Speaking! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
If you are going to do anything that will be remembered in this lifetime as you pursue success, it will cost you something. Whether it costs you hard work, pain, adversity, or the loss of friends and family, there will be a payment required. So, how do we pay our dues as we pursue our The post #58: "What Does It Take to Pay Your Dues as You Develop Your Craft?” [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Sharing the Secret of Being Successful There are many young people that grow up with dreams of becoming a pro-athlete or a headlining singer or musician, but rarely do they accomplish some of those dreams. Whether it's because of life's circumstances or because of barriers that impede their success, they simply do not get there. However, there are The post #57: How to Lead & Live a Life of Purpose To Impact Others! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Opportunities for Women in Business Have the opportunities for Women in Business Changed? Has the proverbial glass ceiling that held women back for years been shattered? Some would say yes to these questions, while others would point to the ongoing gender inequities that currently exist and say no! As a matter of fact, one of the most recent The post #56: Women in Business: How the Game Has Changed! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Opportunities for an Entrepreneur Risk, uncertainty and a fierce resolve are just a few of the descriptors for an individual that has decided to pursue the opportunities in the life of an entrepreneur or business owner. So many times, there are individuals who seek to go after their dreams while following their purpose, but are met with challenges. The post #55: Why the Life of an Entrepreneur is Not for the Faint of Heart! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Across the country many students have headed back to school with hopes and dreams as their motivation to succeed in the classroom. Along with many of the students who have returned back to school, their are other students that have graduated and now are making their way into the workforce. For some, the challenge will The post #54: How To Successfully Make the Jump from College into the Workplace! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Today's show focuses on something that can sometimes be overlooked in an entrepreneurial context…the importance of education! Education plays a key role in the pursuit of your dreams and leveraging your influence as a leader. In a recent article published by the Center for American Progress, the education of today's students is identified as one of the main The post #53: Why Education Holds the Key to Unlocking Your Dreams! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Fear Can Be a Crippling Force As an entrepreneur, fear can be a crippling force on the path to your dreams. Many times my coaching clients or those in my monthly workshops will share with me their amazing business ideas or a vision they would love to see come to fruition. However, when I get excited with them and then The post #52: Answering the Call of Entrepreneurship: How to Know When You are Ready to Make the Leap! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.
Conflict Has Opportunity To Control Emotions Conflict, conflict, and more conflict! The term has become synonymous with challenging situations and at some points, toxic relationships in organizations. The individual that can better understand their own internal cues as it relates to conflict has a better opportunity to control their emotions and ultimately their responses to conflict in their environment. Now The post #51: Why Understanding Your Conflict Style Will Help You Thrive in Your Personal & Professional Life! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.