The Empowered To Inspire Podcast

It is important to value people and value those around you that have a positive impact on your life. There is an issue in our present society, where we tend to move on from people, if we determine that they no longer serve a purpose in our current lives. It is important to resist disregarding someone's greatness, and positive impact they have had in your life, just because they are not currently in the forefront. In this episode we discuss the downfall of comparison and resisting the urge to compare. We define greatness and what it takes to achieve it. Learning to value others, yourself, would lead to valuing greatness. Give people their flowers while they can still smell them.

This episode covers the challenges that professional dreamers face. We want to encourage you to start acting towards your goals dreams and desires. The best way to achieve anything is to start. We delve into the topic of being CLUTCH. There is necessary preparation involved in order to deliver when the opportunity strikes. We share the story of a DJ who went viral during COVID simply by using his cheap equipment and sharing his talent on social media. Finally, we give our listeners a word of encouragement, to approach this year with great expectations.

In this episode, we discuss the reality of experiencing losses in a lifetime but give light to an alternative perspective. We delve into the mindset that converts losses to gain and discuss the notion that you either win or you learn. We then review the year that was 2020 and put a bow on it, reflecting on the ups and the downs and extract what was learned at the end of it. We have some fun and travel back in time in anticipation of the sequel of the blockbuster classic movie, ‘Coming to America', reflecting on our experience of first entering America. We wrap up with a final word of encouragement for the year.

In this episode we discuss the importance of finishing strong , learning how to disregard the bad times in the past and focus on the future and the end. We delve into the importance of dealing with issues when they arise in beginning and the danger of ignoring issues that end up growing and festering into something bigger . We talk about the on going Covid 19 pandemic , we discuss what we could have done different in the start of hit and where the world is now. We discuss the concept of an MVP and what or who should define value . We assess the current social climate in which our generation is more interested in affirmation rather than information, and the value of informing oneself before making decisions.

In this episode, we discuss how to leverage problems and the issues life throws your way and how they can serve for your good. We look at examples of how a crisis can empower organizations and people to be creative and then take a close look at how the major sports leagues have succeeded in this area. We talk about how a lot of successes today stemmed from failures in the past. We discuss the enticements that temptation and short-term gratification present and balance that with the value of being disciplined and following protocol. We veer into the world of the foodie and discuss $150,000 wings and somehow find ourselves spilling the beans on African parents and their affinity for stacking the fridge with home cooked food. 

In this episode, we discuss the stability found in investing long term. Athletes being locked in long term deals. Does a long-term commitment always guarantee growth? Long term commitment in a shaky environment, are you committed to the dysfunctional environment?  How much does trust play in commitment? Does being unselfish by leaving room for others come at a cost?   When the guarantee leaves you feeling short.  We talk about how the:” just happy to be here mentally “can stunt growth.   Does long term security lead to complacency? The devaluation that comes with giving a discount. We focus on the tongue being a weapon that can cut both ways and learning to tame the tongue. The issue with Cancel Culture & Nick Cannon. The toxic culture of the Washington Football team. How do you fix toxic culture? The return of the NBA, & their complaints of living in five-star resorts.  Is snitching making a comeback? The emotional cost of an Entanglement. 

Tired of your same routine? in this episode we talk about the meaning of purpose and identify.  The importance of drive and motivation- How to avoid being stagnant. How to deal with stress at any levels- the role purpose has on improving stamina.Does the money even matter without happiness and a lost vision on the direction of life? If it looks good on paper it can still be murky - tips on job searching.The importance of being a servant leader.The importance of diversity and having multiply streams of income. We discuss the dynamic of opportunity, and the importance of staying ready when the opportunity might not yet present itself. 

We discuss the influence of positive and negative disruptors in our modern-day time. How do you lead during times of decision making? How to lead and deal with people with ulterior motives? How do you give people a voice without derailing the overall progress of the team or organization? What effect does emotion have on clouding judgment? How to garner support as a leader and what elements are needed. We dive into the current climate of sports, with the league play set to resume, was this all too soon? Is sports a negative distraction from all that is really going on in the world today? We speak about the voices of the unheard, NBA player Kyrie Irving being the voice of those that oppose the return of the basketball season. Does he have an ulterior motive embedded in selfishness and ego? We discuss bad disruptors and good disruptors: We offer our take on the world of business, with companies like Uber, Amazon, and Tesla. What are the risks of remaining stagnant in the business world? We discuss the meaning of fatherhood, growing up with an African father and what it's like being raised in an African household.

On this weeks episode, we discuss the impact of summer arriving during the pandemic.Alarming sites of packed beaches and crowded pools during Memorial Day weekend, the overall health risks associated with large gatherings.Is COVID over??- society itching for things to go back to the way it used to be , we discuss some of the risks and the benefits involved in opening back up the country and how the sports world will adjust. We offer our perspective on how the 3 major sports leagues are planning on resuming operations during this time.We take a closer look at the impact that leadership plays in organizations. How to be an effective leader, the importance of having understanding and empathy. We look into the various styles of leadership- Lebron James vs. Michael Jordan. Collaborative leadership vs Dominating leadership, which is more effective?  How to have a balance in leadership, dealing with people that may not want to be great or possess the mental toughness.  Leadership traits, the role of consistency, developing habits. Understanding the culture, to get the desired response.

In this episode, we discuss the death of George Floyd and the impact his killing has had on society, domestically and globally.  Protesting during the pandemic, peaceful vs violent protests.  The importance of unity during the tragedy. We look into how leadership plays an important role during crises. We discuss how this crisis continues to shed light on systemic barriers that exist in the African American community, the importance of funding in low-income minority communities and the importance of voting. Time for action, and less talking. How to bring solutions to the table. The effect of athletes using their platform to speak out on matters of social injustice. The NBA and NFL's response to current events and the controversial statements made by Drew Brees. Is the Rodger Goodell apology sincere? What does all this mean for the future of Colin Kaepernick.

This week we discuss the success of the first-ever VIRTUAL NFL draft.  We offer our take on the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles drafting two younger quarterbacks, while still having more than capable quarterbacks in Aaron Rodgers and Carson Wentz on their current roster. The tactic of both NFL teams choosing to build and invest towards the future.We talk about the strategies that can be used to stay level headed in the role of leadership while watching the promotion of your possible successor.  The importance of being confident and reflecting on your greatness.We dive into the funny and embarrassing moments during the NFL Draft . The various challenges that athletes have in balancing their fame, and family. The impact and importance of having a small circle and being surrounded by those who keep you grounded and focused.  The importance of setting boundaries in life. Great comeback stories, and the problem with envying success but not envying the pain and process it took to get to the success.

On this week's episode, we provide an overall introduction to The Empowered To Inspire Podcast. We discuss our perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 on society and the world. We look at the impact that the current happenings have on the workplace environment, and the opportunities that companies and organizations have to restructure their culture and change the way business is being done.  The purpose of adversity: Being stuck in adversity and how to use this period of set back as a season and time to regroup. The importance of not giving up, finding momentum through the storm, and finding the courage to rebuild.Will the NBA season be returning? : The impact that the current Pandemic has on Sports.  Thoughts on the plan to have this years NFL Draft remote. We will explore the challenges and obstacles in renewing the NBA season. Is this the best year for Lakers to win a championship? We also discuss “The Last Dance Documentary “ on Michael Jordan's career, and the unique characteristics he had mentally in approaching the game.