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Your healthy dose of leadership. Join this community of leaders sharing principles and stories to help each other grow. Email us at vitaminleadteam@gmail.com

TJ Reid


    • Feb 15, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 196 EPISODES


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    Episode 197: Dog Training Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 9:37


    Bite off more than you can chew

    Episode 196: Dog Training Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 9:00


    TJ shares some lessons he has learned by having a new puppy in the house and reflects on early leadership lessons he learned.

    Episode 195: I Got 99 Problems and a New Year Ain't One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 8:02


    This week we talk about starting 2022 understanding the problems we need to solve and the tensions we need to manage.

    Episode 194: Travel as an Exercise in Empathy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 8:51


    This week, TJ shares thoughts from the road and ways for us to connect with others. Feel what it's like to walk a mile in their boots.

    Episode 193: Gratitude that Goes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 8:37


    TJ shares an exercise he is using to look back on the last year with gratitude, and look forward with anticipation

    Episode 192: Keeping Your Virtual Team Pulse

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 6:42


    We draw on the exercise of The Rose this week to learn how to keep a pulse on our virtual teams.

    Episode 191: Collaboration Overload Pt 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 7:08


    Today we talk about the modalities in which we communicate with one another virtually and how we can reduce frustration there.

    Episode 190: Collaboration Overload Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 8:45


    In this week's episode we look at the different needs between in office and work from home collaboration.

    Episode 189: Collaboration Overload Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 6:38


    This week we focus on some insights from Rob Cross on Collaboration Overload and what we can do about that.

    Episode 188: Revisited - Comediology w/Chris Tabish

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 32:48


    In October we will be revisiting some of our favorite episodes of Vitamin Lead. Today, check out this episode with Chris Tabish. We really enjoyed this one.

    Episode 187: Revisited - Who is a leader?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 12:15


    In October we will be revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Today, we share one of the episodes we have gotten the most feedback about. We would love to hear which type of a leader you are.

    Episode 186: Revisited - Pumpkin Spice is So Predictable

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 5:04


    In the month of October we will be revisiting some of our favorite episodes. This week we start off with a conversation around predictable rhythms.

    Episode 185: Mental Health in the Workplace w/Stephane Grenier

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 61:22


    This revisited episode is so pertinent to the world we are in right now. Take a listen to Stephane's advice on caring for your team's emotional health.

    Episode 184: The Diminishing Resource of Leadership Attention Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 10:20


    In Today's episode we share part 2 of this series and the resources that leaders should be focusing their attention on.

    Episode 183: The Diminishing Resource of Leadership Attention Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 11:04


    Today we tackle the first of a 2 part series on leadership attention and how we can ensure we are not being distracted by the wrong things.

    Episode 182: How to CARE for Weary Workers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 12:57


    Today, we share some practical tips for caring for weary team members.

    Episode 181: A Vision for Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 13:29


    TJ tackles the monstrous question of our day, "Is it possible to lead people forward who believe so differently?" We would love to hear your thoughts. Text us at 757-354-1543, email us at vitaminleadteam@gmail.com, or send us a DM on Instagram.

    Episode 180: Super Mario Supervisors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 9:58


    How can we as leaders help people feel progress and level up in their work?

    Episode 179: Goldfish Gigs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 8:54


    What happens when you free a goldfish from a bowl and put them in a lake? They become massive. This week we share some thoughts about goldfish and the work we do.

    Episode 178: 4 Rare Habits - #1 Remain Relational

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 10:24


    This is the final of our 4 Rare Habits of Leading People series and focuses on Remaining Relational

    Episode 177: 4 Rare Habits - #2 Act Like Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 9:47


    This episode focuses on the work we need to do to have a healthy sense of self identity and share our contribution with the world.

    Episode 176: 4 Rare Habits - #3 Return to Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 8:38


    This episode covers return to joy, the number 3 rare habit for a leader. TJ compares it to the Fast and Furious movies.

    Episode 175: 4 Rare Habits - #4 Endure Hardship Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 10:17


    We look today at the first of four rare habits of leaders - enduring hardship well. This is based on Marcel Schwantes Inc article found here: https://bit.ly/3wEUgPn

    Episode 174: 4 Rare Habits for Leading People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 5:39


    This is an introduction into the 4 Rare Habits of Leading People. It's based on an Inc article which can be found here: https://bit.ly/3wEUgPn

    Episode 173: Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 8:53


    The future is multi basketed.

    Episode 172: What's My Age Again? Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 10:08


    What do you do when you have confidence deficiency as you get older? Here are some helpful tips from TJ to help in this next phase of your life and work.

    Episode 171: What's My Age Again? Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 7:19


    As you go on in your career you've got to be willing to look up, speak up, and ask for help. People will reach out in your 20s,but in your 30s and 40s it's up to you to reach out to others.

    Episode 170: The Normalcy Dip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 8:03


    On today's episode TJ shares his thoughts on the normalcy dip and what will happen once summer vacation is over and we get back into a new rhythm. There's some practical tips on how to support your team during this time.

    Episode 169: The Afternoons of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 8:46


    "The second journey begins when we know we cannot live the afternoon of life according to the morning program." - Brennan Manning

    Episode 168: Post Pandemic - People over Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 9:35


    Join us on this episode as we talk about the new world of work and how we can value our people over our processes.

    Vitamin Lead is back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 1:01


    We are excited to announce that new episodes will be released on a weekly basis as we seek healthy leadership in this new world. Join us!

    Till We Meet Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 6:09


    TJ shares the news that Vitamin Lead is going on hiatus. Listen in and join us in celebrating this new chapter.

    Episode 136: Fierce and Charming w/Marion Renoux

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 21:26


    Vitamin Lead:  Your healthy dose of leadership.  Amazon executive, Marion Renoux, joins us in this podcast to share how she is working to coach women toward executive positions in companies.  Listen in for tips on how your company can push for more women in leadership, as well as some of the mindsets that keep women from moving toward greater positions.   Connect with Marion and get her free 6 step guide to standing out at www.fierceandcharming.com 

    Episode 134: Inverted Leadership w/Joel Hawbaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 23:16


    Vitamin Lead:  Your healthy dose of leadership.  Joel Hawbaker shares about the work he does as a history teacher, coach, and leadership speaker.  He is passionate about helping young adults overcome obstacles and develop in 3 key areas:  Courage, Confidence, and Humility.  Buy Joel's book, Inverted Leadership and connect with him at http://joelwhawbaker.com/

    Episode 133: Thought Leadership w/Rachel Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 20:01


    Vitamin Lead: Your healthy dose of leadership. Rachel Allen helps people build the words that bring great ideas into reality, so they can have a tangible impact on the world. We talk today about thought leadership and how we can become an expert in our area of passion. Connect with Rachel at: https://www.boltfromthebluecopywriting.com/

    Episode 132: Hot Mess w/Laurie Palau

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 27:49


    Vitamin Lead: Your healthy dose of leadership. Clutter expert, Laurie Palau, shares her tips on dealing with the physical, emotional, and calendar clutter in our lives. Pick up Laurie's book: Hot Mess - a Practical Guide to Getting Organized. Connect with her at https://simplyborganized.com/

    How I'm processing COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 13:32


    Some brief thoughts on how TJ is processing COVID and trying to grow and be healthy in this time.

    Episode 131: Powerful Voice with Cynthia Zhai

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 22:28


    Vitamin Lead: Your healthy dose of leadership. How can we choose to have a powerful voice when we would rather remain invisible? Executives around the world have found themselves in board rooms looking to find their voice and turned to Cynthia Zhai to help them. 3 Part Video Series on Developing a Powerful Voice - http://bit.ly/voicecrashcourse Her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/cynthiazhai

    Episode 130: Thriving Healthcare Leadership Lessons w/Sabrina Runbeck

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 30:26


    Vitamin Lead:  Your healthy dose of leadership.  We have heart PA and keynote speaker, Sabrina Runbeck on the podcast to share her lessons from healthcare and finding the things that you are passionate about, along with great tips for changing your mindset.   To access Sabrina's free quiz go to:  http://sabrinarunbeck.com/assessment/

    Episode 129: Passionate Engagement at Work w/Jaqueline Throop-Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 36:06


    Vitamin Lead: Your healthy dose of leadership. Join our conversation with best selling author and speaker, Jacqueline Throop-Robinson as we talk about passionate engagement at work. She shares that two areas that define how engaged someone feels at work. Connect with Jacqueline and her team at: https://www.sparkengagementindex.ca/

    Episode 128: Leading Globally w/Matt Barnett

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 20:39


    Vitamin Lead: Your healthy dose of leadership. Join our conversation with Matt Barnett of Bonjoro, a video sales funnel tool. Hear about the mistakes that he made with his first business and how he has pivoted to work better at Bonjoro. They even have new team members dress up in a bear costume. Lots of great lessons to learn in this episode. Connect with Matt and his team on Bonjoro.com

    Episode 127: Advocate for Your Audience w/Fred Ashman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 40:37


    Vitamin Lead:  Your healthy dose of leadership.  Fred Ashman has been a writer, director, and producer for film, video, and live event production.  He has worked for decades with companies like American Airlines, Sony, Pizza Hut, Wells Fargo, Coca Cola, and cruise lines.  He has created award-winning documentaries and IMAX films, along with a feature film that was distributed on 750 screens nationally.    Connect with Fred and order his newest book, Advocate for the Audience at www.fredashman.com  To see the video clip we talked about on the episode, please check out our YouTube channel.   

    Episode 126: Purposeful w/Artisha Bolding

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 26:02


    Vitamin Lead: Your healthy dose of leadership. We are joined this week by Artisha Bolding of TBold Media. Artisha shares about the life-changing trauma of being in the ICU in 2018 and how it led to her journey of helping people discover their purpose. To connect with Artisha, visit her site at www.tboldmedia.com

    TJ on Stockdale Paradox and Current Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 10:26


    Vitamin Lead: Your healthy dose of leadership. In this special podcast, TJ shares his heart on what's going on in the world and how the idea of the Stockdale Paradox can help us in the current reality of our world.

    Episode 125: Vet Pivot w/Matt Kuchera

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 24:21


    Vitamin Lead: Your healthy dose of leadership. We speak with Matt Kuchera of the Vet Pivot podcast as he shares about his experience as a drill instructor, what he learned about blockchain at MIT, and how he's helping veterans transition to civilian life through his podcast.

    Episode 124: Diversifying Your Network w/Amy C Waninger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 28:41


    Vitamin Lead: Your healthy dose of leadership. Join us as we interview Amy C. Waninger, the CEO of Lead at Any Level. She talks about the work that she does helping organizations that want to build a diverse leadership bench. Listen in for great tips also about how to diversify your network. To get a free ebook from Amy, please visit: https://leadatanylevel.com/vitamin-lead-podcast-offer/

    Episode 123: Charisma and Presence as Leaders w/Michelle Barry Franco

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 29:27


    Vitamin Lead: Your healthy dose of leadership. We are excited to welcome Michelle to the podcast today. In her work as a speaking coach she has learned much around the ideas of presence over performance, charisma, and surrendered speaking. Join us in this conversation today. Connect with Michelle at: www.michellebarryfranco.com Get her free ebook at: www.michellebarryfranco.com/freebook

    Episode 122: One Year Anniversary of Vitamin Lead

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 10:55


    Vitamin Lead:  Your healthy dose of leadership.  We celebrate one year of the podcast this week and we'd love to hear from you if this podcast has meant something to you.   Text us your story at 757-354-1543 or email us at vitaminleadteam@gmail.com  Would you review and share this podcast with a leader in your life today?  

    Episode 121: Highly Sensitive Entrepreneurs w/Heather Dominick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 33:35


    Vitamin Lead: Your healthy dose of leadership. We are joined today by Heather Dominick of the Highly Sensitive Entrepreneurs movement. We talk about the process of self-discovery, sales, and running your own business as a highly sensitive person. Find out where you score on the HSE quiz and to get resources go to: www.hsequiz.com

    Episode 120: Restore Sanity to Your Schedule w/Paul Casey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 26:35


    Vitamin Lead: Your healthy dose of leadership. Joining us this week is Paul Casey from Growing Forward Services. We talk about time management values, how different personalities adjust to time management, and Paul answers TJ's question: If time were an animal, which animal would it be? Get the free "Control my Calendar checklist" at takebackmycalendar.com or text "GROWING" to 72000.

    Episode 119: Comediology w/Chris Tabish

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 35:35


    Vitamin Lead: Your healthy dose of leadership. What can a Fortune 500 leader learn from doing stand up comedy? Quite a bit! Chris Tabish's book, Comediology, is the story of how he learned to be a stand-up comedian and find joy and purpose in his career as well. Learn more from Chris at comediology.com and buy his book from Amazon today!

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