Podcasts about extraordinary leadership

GREG HOOVER is a leadership speaker, advisor, and author of Lead Anyway: Ordinary You, Extraordinary Impact. His career spans more than 40 years across industries, including transportation, logistics, technology, real estate, and higher education, with over two decades in C-suite roles such as CEO, President, COO, and Chief Marketing Officer.   CONNECT WITH Greg Hoover Website: https://www.thirdstar.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-l-hoover-1368243/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greglhoover IG: https://www.instagram.com/greglhoover/?hl=en X: https://x.com/GregLHoover Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHRLTZKJ?lv=shuf&bestFormat=true&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_0T9H4D99CB3TDQ8P2S22&channelId=704&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_0T9H4D99CB3TDQ8P2S22&plpRedirect=mhFallback   JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY    Join the fight against food insecurity here in the U.S. DONATE TODAY at Meet the Streets Outreach, INC. to fight hunger!     Meet the Streets Outreach provides essential support to Houston's food-insecure communities by offering over 2,100 hot meals each month. With your help, we can continue to serve those in need. Your support ensures that we can continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Houston's most vulnerable residents. Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in the well-being of our community.   Food Insecure Households For many families in the U.S., the past several years have been difficult. Higher food prices, economic instability, and other factors have made providing for a family even harder. 1 in 8 households in the U.S. is food insecure. That means these families don't have enough money or resources to buy enough food for everyone in their household. As recently as 2022, 7.3 million children lived in food insecure households. Also, 16.9% of children live in poverty.   SNAP Benefits More than 22 million U.S. households use SNAP benefits to help with food costs, as of April 2023. Sometimes known as "food stamps," SNAP is the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. People who receive SNAP benefits can use it to buy groceries, seeds, and plants for food. SNAP cannot be used to purchase hot food or household items like cleaning supplies, vitamins, or diapers.   CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis X: https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedricbfrancis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-b-francis-a0544037/

In this episode, Hilmarie sits down with Dagmara Asbreuk to explore why so many successful leaders reach a point where working harder no longer delivers better results. After spending 15 years in corporate leadership, Dagmara shares how stress, self-doubt, micromanagement, and the pressure to constantly prove herself became the catalyst for a profound inner transformation that ultimately changed both her career and her life.The conversation dives into the hidden architecture that shapes every leader's decisions. Dagmara explains how our identity, subconscious beliefs, emotional patterns, and nervous system are largely formed during childhood and continue to influence leadership long into adulthood. She reveals why external success often masks internal misalignment, and why many executives unknowingly lead from outdated patterns rather than genuine confidence and inner authority.A defining moment in the episode is Dagmara's Green Pill experience, when she realized the gap between the leader she wanted to become and the reality she was living could not be solved with more effort. Instead, it required looking inward, challenging deeply rooted beliefs, and rebuilding her leadership from the inside out. That realization eventually led her to leave the corporate world and create Extraordinary Leadership, where she now helps CEOs and senior executives unlock their highest potential.At its core, this episode is about transforming leadership from the inside out. Dagmara's story reminds us that true leadership isn't built through titles, performance, or external validation. It begins by upgrading the inner operating system that drives every thought, decision, relationship, and result.About The GuestDagmara Asbreuk is the founder of Extraordinary Leadership and the creator of the Human Evolving Leadership methodology. As an executive coach and leadership transformation expert, she helps CEOs, founders, and senior executives shift from pressure-driven leadership to authentic, purpose-led performance by upgrading their inner leadership architecture.Before launching her own business, Dagmara spent more than 15 years in global automotive corporations, leading procurement teams, driving organizational transformation, and navigating complex international leadership environments. Today, she combines executive coaching, neuroscience, mindset transformation, somatic practices, and leadership development to help leaders build greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, high-performing teams, and cultures where both people and business can thrive. Her work focuses on creating sustainable leadership by aligning inner transformation with measurable business impact.Quotes17:58 - Gap is not external, it's internal.27:52 - Life is a growth journey. Every next step is working on a deeper level of our layers inside of ourselves, and they are always gifts for us.33:08 - True inner authority is to feel trusting yourself at ease, relaxed, and knowing your worth without needing to prove yourself.33:36 - The more aligned you are, the more your team will be aligned as well.34:27 - Follow your vision and never compromise on it because that's what will bring you to your alignment and to becoming the leader that you are meant to be.37:11 - There is so much more within yourself that you don't even know today.Useful LinksWebsite:https://www.theextraordinaryleadership.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dagmaraasbreuk/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dagmara-asbreuk/The Matrix Green Pill Podcast: https://thematrixgreenpill.com/Please review us: https://g.page/r/CS8IW35GvlraEAI/review

“The people you're trying to lead may become your greatest teacher.” SUMMARY Matthew Ayers '99 believes leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about listening, learning and serving with joy. Hear how experiences at the U.S. Air Force Academy, on a U.N. peacekeeping mission and leading Dream Centers of Colorado Springs transformed his understanding of leadership. MATTHEW'S TOP 10 LEADERSHIP LESSONS 1. Leadership Begins with Ordinary Acts Matthew's grandfather didn't set out to do extraordinary things—he simply noticed people, asked questions, and invited them in. Great leadership often begins with small acts of compassion that have lifelong impact. 2. Lead with Joy One of the defining characteristics of Matthew's grandfather was his joy. Even in difficult circumstances, he demonstrated that joy isn't the absence of hardship—it's a choice that gives others hope and the courage to move forward. 3. Stay Curious About People Matthew learned that leadership starts by genuinely wanting to know people and understand their stories. Curiosity builds trust, broadens perspective, and opens the door to meaningful relationships. 4. Integrity Is Lived, Not Signed His experience during a United Nations peacekeeping mission revealed that values aren't proven by an oath—they're revealed in everyday decisions. Leadership requires the courage to live your principles, even when circumstances become complicated. 5. Influence Doesn't Require Authority Serving alongside people outside his chain of command taught Matthew that leadership often happens through relationships rather than rank. Quiet, consistent influence can move an organization—and a mission—forward one conversation at a time. 6. Presence Is Sometimes the Greatest Gift Whether comforting cadets during tragedy or supporting people in crisis, Matthew discovered that leaders don't always need the perfect words. Simply showing up and being present can have a lasting impact. 7. Listen Before You Lead Matthew's work reinforced that the people closest to the problem often hold the clearest vision for the solution. Leaders who listen deeply make better decisions because they're willing to learn before they act. 8. Let Others Become Your Teachers One of the most powerful themes of the episode is that leadership is not about always being the teacher. Matthew believes the people we serve—and the people we lead—often become our greatest teachers if we're humble enough to learn from them. 9. Transformation Happens Through Action Leadership isn't mastered in a classroom alone. Matthew reminds us that principles become convictions only when we wrestle with them in real life, applying them through service, relationships, and everyday decisions. 10. Leave People Better Than You Found Them Looking back on his grandfather's influence, Matthew's own leadership philosophy comes into focus: serve others with humility, model joy, remain teachable, and help people flourish. The greatest legacy a leader leaves is the positive impact they have on the lives of others. CHAPTERS 00:00:00 – Opening: Sometimes the Greatest Teachers Aren't the Ones We Expect 00:00:53 – Meet Matthew Ayers, USAFA Class of 1999 00:01:38 – The Story That Changed Everything: Grandpa, Joy & Two Strangers 00:08:47 – Justice Begins at Home: Lessons Passed from One Generation to the Next 00:15:12 – Ethiopia: When Integrity Is Tested in the Real World 00:24:31 – The Difference Between Signing an Oath and Living It 00:31:26 – The Child Who Became the Teacher 00:39:08 – Why Great Leaders Never Stop Being Students 00:45:51 – Leading Through Joy, Compassion & Presence 00:52:37 – Leadership in Practice: Listening Before Leading 00:58:44 – Matthew's Leadership Philosophy 01:03:28 – Advice to His Younger Self 01:06:14 – Final Reflections: Leave People Better Than You Found Them   ABOUT MATTHEW BIO Matthew Ayers, USAFA Class of 1999, is the founder and CEO of Dream Centers, a Colorado Springs nonprofit dedicated to serving women, children, and families through comprehensive healthcare, behavioral health services, and transformational housing. Before founding Dream Centers in 2011, Matthew served as an Air Force officer, managed air and space programs, taught at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and deployed as an unarmed military observer with the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea. A passionate student of leadership, theology, and community development, Matthew believes the most meaningful leadership begins with humility, service, and a willingness to learn from others. Through his work and volunteer service, he continues to champion innovative approaches that strengthen families, empower communities, and create lasting change. Matthew lives in Colorado Springs with his wife, Amber, and their two children, Zeke and Halle Joy. CONNECT WITH MATTHEW LINKEDIN  |  DREAM CENTERS CONNECT WITH THE LONG BLUE LINE PODCAST NETWORK TEAM Ted Robertson | Producer and Editor:  Ted.Robertson@USAFA.org Send your feedback or nominate a guest: socialmedia@usafa.org Please note: we are only considering USAFA graduates as guests at this time. Ryan Hall | Director:  Ryan.Hall@USAFA.org  Bryan Grossman | Copy Editor:  Bryan.Grossman@USAFA.org Wyatt Hornsby | Executive Producer:  Wyatt.Hornsby@USAFA.org     ALL PAST LBL EPISODES  |  ALL LBLPN PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE AT USAFA.ORG/LONGBLUELEADERSHIP AND ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS   FULL TRANSCRIPT Guest: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Matthew Ayers '99  |  Host: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99 Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz 0:00 Sometimes the greatest leadership lesson isn't learning how to teach others; it's discovering that the people you're trying to lead may become your greatest teacher. I'm Naviere Walkewicz, Class of '99 — Long Blue Leadership starts now. Well, welcome. Our guest today is Matthew Ayers, class of '99. Yes, my classmate. Welcome, welcome to Long Blue Leadership. Let me tell you about Matthew from his military service, where he served in international peacekeeping. Then he went into the classrooms of Fairchild Hall, onto leading an organization called Dream Centers, where he's the CEO, really focusing on a vulnerable set of our community. It's such a pleasure to have you here today, Matthew. Matthew Ayers 0:46 Love being here. Thank you, Naviere. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 0:48 Absolutely. Well, we're going to jump right in because your story is so unique and so personal. I'd like to take us back in time and talk about your grandfather. I know we had some time talking about him, but I think it's well worth that our listeners and our watchers get to know him a little bit more as well. Let's talk about your grandfather and maybe a particular act of courage. Matthew Ayers 1:09 OK, yeah, he's my hero, and I always continue to this day trying to live life like my grandpa. He just was so inspirational in the way he lived, and he's a very relational servant leader. He pastored most of his life in the Pacific Northwest, but his beginnings were in Wuhan, China, where he was born and raised, and moved to the U.S. when he was 15. Got on a back of a cargo ship, and he and his brother John made their way here. He built railroad with the CCC and flipped burgers, put himself through high school, college, seminary, and he's just got an amazing life. But when I got to know my grandpa as a little boy, he was smoking cigarettes like a chimney and in the local bowling league and playing cards with his neighbors. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 2:01 I can visualize this man. Yes. Yes. Matthew Ayers 2:06 He was just everybody's person, and he could hang out with anyone. No one was a stranger, and he was genuinely curious about everyone he met. And so he just modeled that with such joy. I just grew up thinking I want to be like my grandpa. He's an amazing guy, And so I've got unlimited stories about him, about someone that really has left a mark on my life, and I was 11 years old, and we were pretty new, about a year or so into living in central Washington State. And he came to guest preach at a local church there, and when he came to visit, of course, we would always go to a local Chinese restaurant.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 2:53 And did he say it wasn't as good as when he grew up, though? Matthew Ayers 2:57 It was not nearly as good, but he still enjoyed it. He still would enjoy it wherever he went. And so he disappeared like usual, and we just knew he was back in the kitchen, probably washing dishes, hamming it up with the staff. And soon he comes back out, introducing us to staff, and we have all this free food, and he's best friends with this couple. So we were just this was like a normal experience with Grandpa, but on this particular visit, he had some pretty serious conversations after that with my parents, and he had found out that several of the staff were labor trafficked. They were new immigrants from China, and the next day, he brought me along as a little boy, we go down in our little town into a bag alley, knock on the door of a warehouse, no running water, no electricity, no amenities, dirt floor, and I see the rats running around. I'm like, "What are we doing here?” And we get to sit down with these people who are serving at this restaurant and can't speak English and do not know any way to navigate their situation. And he challenged us as a family. Well, he might have just volunteered us, but it was going to happen one way or another, that this couple ended up moving in with us, and we got to be like family with them, and had the most incredible experiences cross culturally just in our own home, and that was my first, maybe you know, shocking example of just the vulnerability of people in every community. It happens everywhere, but what was even more powerful to me about that, and what stays with me, is just how simple it really was looking back, where he just asked the question, and it seemed like such an ordinary, easy thing that that he made it out to be. And looking back, I'm like, well, that that's not easy for most people, but really, it is an ordinary thing that anyone can do. Naviere Walkewicz 5:07 Ask a question and bring someone in, right? Matthew Ayers 5:10 That's it. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 3:46 I'm thinking about you as an 11-year-old, and you said it was kind of your first real glimpse of that experience. How did that shape you as you grew up? Because they were with you, right? And so, first off, did you did you learn to speak Chinese? Matthew Ayers 5:27 No, I learned a few phrases. I should have though. I remember even the simple things like these cross-cultural miscommunications we had about ruining laundry and just doing things so differently that made us sometimes laugh and sometimes have some pretty tense moments. But it was it was all of us learning together. How do we do this? And I think one of my favorite memories was one of these people — they were they just had this incredible ability to do this unique art form of laying small colored thread, and would take months and hundreds of hours per piece of art, and just the beauty of getting to introduce into this art of her culture that was in particular from this region she was from. So we just, I mean, we had so many rich experiences like that. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 6:29 I can imagine. So taking a leap forward, what was part of your journey that led you to the Academy? And when you went to the Air Force Academy, was your goal in mind to think about how to either participate or engage in things cross culturally, or was that just part of your upbringing and your makeup? Matthew Ayers 6:50 Yeah, I thought you might ask me this, and I have nothing here. Honestly, I saw pictures of the Rocky Mountains. I love the beauty of Colorado. It just seemed magical to me, coming from this little town in central Washington, and I wanted to snowboard, so it came with some, you know, really good university education. It was a win-win. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 7:13 Yes. So getting into the Academy, you know, obviously drawn by the aesthetics. What about the service in the military do you think really called you? And would you say that started, you know, with your grandfather, or was that something else you saw throughout just your childhood? Matthew Ayers 7:29 My mom and dad modeled it well, of course. My dad found an amazing and safe place in my mom's home, where she grew up in Wenatchee, Washington, and so they really had this model of my grandpa and grandpa Paul and Lydia serving continually, and they modeled that in our home, in our community, in our neighborhood. I mean, from as young as I can remember, my dad was leading leadership camps for high school students in Washington State and doing incredible things to serve. And servant leadership, which is always kind of a part of the conversation. So it was like the water that we got to swim in. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 8:09 It seems so when you talk about your grandpa and your parents, it feels very warm and comforting and secure. And when I think about our time at USAFA, Matthew, it was — you know while it was, you know, in this ecosystem, and yes, you know, we were growing as leaders, I would say there was chaos around us, you know? How did you navigate that with such a different kind of upbringing, and by what you saw in leadership. Matthew Ayers 8:37 Yep. That is, I think, really insightful, and it's probably — it could be the most powerful part of my growing up, my formation in my family. Because my grandpa, when he did these hard things that were ordinary, but you naturally create friction in these situations where you're serving and helping and bringing cross cultures together and bringing people in need, including us. We needed to be educated in that situation, understanding what was happening in our own community and understanding how to serve. And you don't — there wasn't a formula for that, and we didn't have a lot of coaching or training. Grandpa just pulled us in, and so we learned through doing this kind of life together. And I think that that was the power of it: is that he did it with such joy. So you describe it as this warmth, and absolutely it was. And so having that mindset, I think, built this resilience in us to have joy no matter what the situation was, and to hold those things intentionally. You know, sometimes things are really difficult and sad and sorrowful, but to still be able to carry joy into those situations, you're really able to have that impact on somebody who may need that. So even coming to the Academy and experiencing that, especially the chaos of the first year, it felt like a little bit of a challenge. Like, how do we have joy through this? Col. Naviere Walkewicz 10:05 Well, I think I would have loved to be in your squadron because it sounds like you would have brought some joy to us for sure. Let's talk about after the Academy. There was a particular time while you were serving, you went on to work in — I think it was 2005 — you were part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission. Can you talk about some of that experience and how it maybe shaped you? Because I think it was a really transformational moment as well in your leadership journey. Matthew Ayers 10:33 It was. It was. I was in the acquisition career field, and so I didn't have much opportunity to go overseas, but although I really wanted to. So this was one of those few things that I could thankfully got some approval from our commander and got to apply for this mission. And in that, I had this experience of coming out of Asmara, Eritrea, and heading down to our team site, which was pretty remote near the border, just south of Eritrea, and in this very small village in a war-torn area, it was completely austere, and you basically, as military observers, you have a team site you run and you kind of manage this area that you observe with daily patrols. And so I got to be in a team site with people from Ghana and South Africa and Bangladesh, and you name it. I mean, we always had new members coming in and out from one of these 41 nations that were there. And when I arrived at the team site the first day, Adahanit was our team cleaner, and so she was hired by the local staff on our team site. And when she literally ran to me, she saw my uniform and the American flag, and she dropped to her knees and just started weeping. And she was telling me how grateful she was that an American was at her team site now, because Americans had treated her and some of her family and friends and people who were living in this village with a little more respect than they were used to, and that was my introduction to this mission, to this team site, and I just thought, “Wow, what did I step into?” Because there are obviously a lot of really interesting dynamics that I didn't necessarily expect that kind of welcome coming in. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 12:27 We take for granted what seems so normal and usual and expected, right? And so to actually see how what we're expecting can really make a difference to somebody else is really powerful. What was some of that experience like there? Can you talk a little bit more about that mission and really why it, besides that incredible greeting, why it really spoke to you? Matthew Ayers 12:52 What I came to learn over the next six months living in Shiraru was that, you know, we all of us on the mission we had this MOU, kind of a moral obligation that we signed. We had this oath that we gave and communicated. We had a lot of training, extensive training in country, and then when we arrived overseas, and it was so — I think coming from this side, we had these just very clear expectations, and I think also kind of some of the culture that we swim in is filled with moral obligations. Even just our values at the Academy, where we where we were trained, and but it's such a part of American culture. And so what I realized is that although all the soldiers from every nation get to sign this thing and take this oath, it's not necessarily something that was part of the conversations in families growing up, or a part of the water that they swam in. So our day-to-day life there was filled with this tension between what we agreed to do and what was actually happening on the ground, and those things were completely different. So we saw — I mean, I saw two nations get kicked out and dismissed from the mission for starting trafficking rings. I saw two members of our own team site, they ended up running the black market cash exchange for the entire nation of Ethiopia while I was on site. And some of these things I really struggled with. Tried to work with people to help them understand what we were doing is not helpful to locals, and even to the point of bringing some of these things up legally with some of the team at headquarters. But when they're dealing with international trafficking rings, some of those smaller things that were happening at our team site, they just — they didn't even have capacity to deal with. And so that's also tension was like, OK, we have to learn to deal with this on a one-on-one basis in our team site in the middle of several hours' drive away from anyone who has any authority over the space. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 15:06 Wow! So, how did you learn from that? What did — what changed in you, or what evolved in you? How do you grow as a leader from that? Because that's really powerful when you have a mission, and then you have these competing things happening that sometimes challenge values. Matthew Ayers 15:25 It made life so much more complicated for me. I think I went in —   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 15:28 Like, “If my grandpa was here, he simplified things really well.”    Matthew Ayers 15:33 Right. Exactly. Where is this simple answer? There really wasn't. And I remember sitting in several meetings, both formal and informal, with some of the JAGs, some of the legal team there, and just trying to untangle some of these issues and understand what would be worth our time to bring up, even to the highest levels, even if we had to go to Congress. What are some of the things that we need eyeballs here and influence here so that we can change some what's going on ground? It's really negatively impacting people's lives, and some of the things that we had to wrestle with were these larger moral questions of if we do this and we potentially raise these other issues at this particular level, we can end the mission. And we're trying to keep these two nations from destroying each other. So please don't go to this level. Work with us. We're going to work with you. We're going to give you advice, but you need to deal with this one on one with these people that you're working with and serving with, and they may not be from your country and they may not be in your chain of command, but you have at least some level of influence with them. So we need you to be courageous and we need you to have these conversations on a daily basis and help us. So those, that was powerful to me because it wasn't, you know — I at first I felt disempowered and like I don't know what I could do in this position, but over time I think little by little, you know, you can you can move the ball down the field if you stay focused -and you kind of understand the situation you're working within. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 17:11 I'm so glad you shared that because often we might think, “Well, I'm just an acquisitions officer” or “I'm just this and this is not my lane” or “This is not my role.” But I think to your point is we can all be leaders and if we stay focused and we know what we need to be doing, moving the ball down the field is still very much progress. And so thank you for sharing that. I think that was really powerful. You know, you've had so many incredible experiences. I'm curious. So, acquisitions officer, you went and did this UN mission, and somehow you ended back in the hallways of Fairchild Hall teaching cadets. Let's talk about that transition and maybe what leadership looked like after you had some of this real-world and mission experience, operational experience. How did that translate to leading cadets in the way they think, etc. Matthew Ayers 18:03 The mission, you know, sharing knowledge, sharing wisdom, sharing the things that we know we're learning in Management 101. I mean, that's important, right? Col. Naviere Walkewicz 18:13 Yeah. Matthew Ayers 18:13 But what I realized in that role too is just, and I realized this going back to our time. You know, as '99ers…   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 18:24 Gold will shine.   Matthew Ayers 18:25 …and just people who had so much influence on us. That's my always dreamed to come back. That was a dream job for me. I wanted to be back here on campus and influencing kids' lives because I think you are for the first time in your life for most of us. Then you're away from home, and you get to like have your family, your brothers, your sisters, your parents, your grandparents. You can lean on in those situations at home to help you carry that leadership. But this is the first time you get to try it out on your own. And I wanted to get to know people relationally first and build trust so that I could earn a right as little as it was to speak into anyone's life, and maybe learn from them too, because we're all coming from different backgrounds where we can learn from each other. So that environment was incredible to me because it's just so much more than sharing knowledge, right? You know you're transforming. You're part of that transformative process of a person being formed when they're standing on their own values for the first time. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 19:34 Matthew, can you share an example of maybe when you saw that come to life with a cadet and an interaction with you? Was there a time in that that when you were facilitating or when you were an instructor that you actually saw some of those seeds be received and how it actually bloomed? Matthew Ayers 19:52 My very first night on duty, I was officer on duty at night, and you know you do this. Everyone pitches in and has that role at some point or another when they're on faculty here, and there was a suicide, and I remember getting to interact in the moment as the news is, you know, in a grassroots way, very quickly moving through the Cadet Wing. And in the middle of the night, just walking the hallways and seeing kids, and just getting to put my hand on my shoulder and ask if they need to talk, can I pray? Can I support you? And hearing their stories and what they knew, and so life happens, right? No matter what position you're in, no matter where you are, and you get to show up for people where you don't, or you get scared. And I think some of those things, you know, being in Eritrea in the middle of night with people, and that I think you build a little more resilience there too when you're in some interesting situations. And it helps you step into somebody else's space and just be present and I — those are sacred memories for me and those opportunities just to be present. Didn't do anything really but just be there. And I think I'll cherish that always. And I just encourage us. You know, it again — these things seem like so challenging sometimes when you're in a, when the stakes are high and the emotions are high, but those are the most important times to stand in and be present. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 21:42 I feel this tie from your grandpa to you. This ordinary act. I will tell you, the cadets that you spent time with when you were walking the halls that evening, and you put your hand on their shoulder, or you said, "Do you need to talk?” They will take that with them, and there's a good chance that when the moment calls for that from them, they're ready because they saw it in action and they felt the importance of that. Man, thank you for sharing that incredible story. I have to think that that probably played into your decision to jump into the nonprofit space and lead something incredible like you've been doing for the past 10+ years. Matthew Ayers 22:20 If I'm honest, I was a little bit upset leaving the Air Force. I loved that job. I loved what I was doing, but of course, I did have the seed that my grandpa planted, and really, it went back to that first experience that day when he introduced us to the staff at this restaurant. And I thought, I remember making a commitment back then to say, I want to be like my grandpa, and I want to do something. I think with my life, just to interact with vulnerable people and serve them. And so that came true. I got to start some work in the nonprofit world when I got out of the Air Force, and then it led into this opportunity. And I think just casting that vision in that early season of getting out and just sharing this bigger idea of like, OK, we what does the city need? We love Colorado Springs. There's a lot of great nonprofits, and we don't want to duplicate anything. So what do we really need? And that's when I got to go on this journey of just listening to leaders all over our city and discovering what some of those things could be. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 23:29 I love that powerful listening tour. Before we jump into that, I want to just in that piece of time in which you made that transition, I'm curious on how you knew it was time. Because I think many leaders, you know, when they're in different roles, they're looking for the when is the right time for what's next, or and who do you talk to in your corner? What was that transition, and maybe that network around you or your community around you, what did that look like in navigating that decision? Matthew Ayers 1:57 So, Naviere, my life is like one example after another of I have plans in my mind, in my heart, and then they get redirected. And there's a proverb about that that says, you know, people make plans in their heart, and the Lord directs their steps. So this was another clear example of that, of me taking a while to learn what really should be the next step. And I remember the voluntary separation program, that VSP came open, that opportunity. And this is strange. So if anyone's been around the Academy or taught there, you know this. If you haven't, it is rare to have people just come by your office and small talk for a while, right? You're with cadets in your open office hours, or you're teaching, or you're preparing for something. So we're running. We're always running around. And 15 people, several of them — I couldn't have even told you their last name. I was just an acquaintance with them — stopped by my office in my open hours during the day, one after the other, asking the exact same thing: “Are you going to apply for this VSP?” Col. Naviere Walkewicz 25:12 Did you make — I mean, I can't even. That's just kind of blows my mind, right? I'm just I'm putting myself in your shoes in that moment. Yes, please continue. Matthew Ayers 25:22 Yeah. So if Anthony Pedroni is listening, he was the last one, and Tony comes in at like 7 that night in my office and asks the same exact question. We're friends. We work together in the management department. And he said, "Are you going to apply for this VSP?” I said, "No, man, I love my job. I love what I'm doing. Why would I want to leave here?” And he said, "Oh, Mr. Sensitive,” and he walked away. And when he said that, I was convicted. I had not even stopped to pray for a second. Like, is this the right thing to do? And I just knew it was, and I didn't know why. So, I, as an Enneagram 9, I try to lead with my gut instinct. That always just naturally leads first, and I just knew I needed. So I applied that night. I was one of 20 that got it. I got a call the next day, and I was out in 30 days. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 26:11 Oh my goodness. So really, it was this group around you, and then some self-reflection and prayer, and you made that decision. There was really not a lot of talk at all, it sounds like. Matthew Ayers 26:23 There was zero planning. So yeah, but I knew it was right, and I knew if — you know, I just think taking steps of faith, sometimes we need to be redirected. And looking back on my life now, I cannot imagine not doing this nonprofit work early. In my mind, the timing was retire first, be stable, make a good decision, get your retirement, then launch this nonprofit. But that's not that wasn't the best way forward. And so I would just say that for others too, where I had to be redirected, and it was so helpful for me. And that if you know you're holding on to a dream, sometimes it's good to be stable and make that, you know, what might look like a more traditional decision, and sometimes it's not. And to have the courage to be able to at least ask that question. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 27:15 I love that. So you jumped, and you have now led Dream Centers. Let's talk about this a little bit because I think many people may not know what Dream Centers of Colorado Springs is and the mission. Matthew Ayers 27:30 There's a movement across the world. There's several hundred Dream Centers, and the basic thing that ties it all together is that we share this vision that we would find a real need in a city wherever we're located that's unduplicated, and we go meet that need. So we're not the same organization as any one other of these hundreds of Dream Centers. But I got to go on that listening tour for about six months and learn as much as I could from people here before we decided what we wanted to land on. That would really be something unique and unduplicated that we could offer the city. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 28:09 Do you feel that this is another way that you continued to put on a uniform outside of the uniform, right? So this is a new way of service. Do you think that that was part of not only it was a need that you decided this is the one we're going to do and it's unduplicated, but it actually spoke to you because of your servant leadership background? Matthew Ayers 28:29 Maybe. I think honestly, going back to those roots, my parents, my grandpa. I mean, I think of my wrestling coach in high school and English teacher. They served so well, and they did it with joy. I think just to me, it was a more inspiring way to live, and so I didn't think about it like that, and I don't think about it like that. Although that's absolutely important and valuable, but I think as I as I experience the joy of learning from our clients right now and our staff, and just how rewarding the mission is, yeah, absolutely. It's about serving our community, but it is so joyous. It's — I get so much more out of it that it's like it really is a way of life that that is just incredible. I love getting up in the morning. I love what I get to do. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 29:19 So you are learning from the people you serve. You just — you were just talking about the joy that it brings you. What has changed in you? And I think about it — you know, this is Long Blue Leadership. So from a leadership capacity, because you're leading a team of professionals that's making this joy possible, but curious how it's also really, like, you know, changed you? Matthew Ayers 29:40 Man, I think I've changed every day. There's — you know, I have not had a lot of extreme or challenging situations I've dealt with in life, but I've had like a front row seat to that, and I think that I don't understand what it's like to live in a car, or to live on the street, or to experience domestic violence, or to be without food, and people are in those situations in our city every day, and they have so much to tell us about what's going on with our city, what's working, what's not. How can we improve it? How can we improve it down to the level of interactions, from phone calls and intake and how we're welcomed into a front office, to what actually is going to move the ball and make an impact in their life, and I think those are the things that we know are like adding to the quality of community, and it transfers intergenerationally in our city. So if we don't stop to learn about those things, it we're all going to be affected by that, and we're all going to be life will just not be as rewarding because it is so rewarding to be in the middle of those conversations and experiences. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 31:17 So I'm thinking about it in parallel as leaders. To your point, are you know they have colleagues or teammates that are experiencing things that they haven't. How do you navigate those conversations? How do you actually get to a place where maybe you are driving impact or making it a difference? I'm curious if you could share some of that, maybe some for those who are looking for that leadership as well. Matthew Ayers 31:41 We're always trying to do things with excellence. We're always tweaking what we're doing, and we're trying to just be steady and show up every day and learn what we can. And so I think when we have some big changes we need to make or a program we need to implement, first it needs to come from the people we're learning from, right? And it's not dreamed up without partnership there, and I think it needs to be confirmed by them as well. And so I mean, this again-it's the story of my life. But for several years at one of our programs at Mary's Home, the families we get to be with and serve and learn from were telling me about, you know, “The way that you're setting up this high-challenge, high-support program, and what we're able to accomplish here, and how we're surrounded with love and services and challenge. It is so good. Why aren't you doing that with our children? Why are you not offering the same thing for them?” And we — this was a theme, and I got to hear it over and over and over again. And they probably felt like they were being a broken record, but it was so important that they kept — they felt they had that important message to share. And it took me years of hearing that and then validating it with other people in the community, other people who had come through the program, our graduates, who had been years, you know, after launching for Mary's home, validating it, and I think that whole process was something where, for me, it felt like at least scales had to fall from my eyes. I had to really wake up to the reality of what this is because at first I was thinking there's other organizations that do this, and they continued just faithfully week after week, month after month, to have this conversation and say, “No, you — OK, so you don't really understand, Matthew, what we're talking about, so let's back up.” It was conversations like that. Like, “Let me tell you about my experience here with my children.” “Let me tell you about my experience over here at this service and why it's not working.” And so I think those, you know — it's being in touch with your customer. It's being in touch with your client. It's really — we have to be changed first if we're going to really offer something that's truly transformational. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 34:03 I love how you said you can drive change and it really make an intergenerational difference. I'm curious how your work has changed the lives of your family because I know you know you're married and you have two beautiful children. What does this legacy look like in your household? Matthew Ayers 34:22 Yeah, well I hope that I can you know at least try to live up to my grandpa's way of being. And so like when we're around work, that our kids it feels like a normal thing to do, just to be in service and to be engaged, to be in touch with what's going on in our community, and that it feels normal to come to work and have that warmth and have that encouragement and see models of people just doing normal things that we may if we don't have those models otherwise they seem maybe difficult for a little distant from us. And sometimes they're actually closer than we realize and we just keep them distant because it reminds us of just how maybe vulnerable we are sometimes, or maybe a memory like going back to our childhood that could be implicit. You know, before we're even four, and we remember it with our mind. Our body is remembering it with our emotions, and we're and so we get scared sometimes, and we don't even know why to engage with some big challenges in our city. And that's what I think. Yeah, the day-to-day stuff I want to model for Zeke and Halle Joy are just — you know, this is this is actually super rewarding, and it's one of the best things in the world you can do. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 35:40 So, Matthew, if we can go back in time, and you could talk to your 11-year-old self, what might you tell him today? Matthew Ayers 35:46 I think knowing what I know now and seeing what's possible, what transformation, what kinds of things, and just that we've been able to do with our partners in the city, through Dream Centers, going back to that, all that may seem really daunting and just incredibly tough to imagine or even think about as 11-year-old. But I think I would keep just want to model it for him, you know, just like my grandpa did, and make it make it easy, make it like this is — anyone can do this. Take that next faithful step, that everyone has something that they can do to show just a little bit of genuine curiosity in whoever they're with, that we always have something to learn, and if you can model that with joy, I just think it can be captured so much easier. If you model it in any other way, I don't know that it becomes something that you want to emulate. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 36:45 I love that. And speaking of joy, I have a feeling I know where you might go with this answer, but let's see if you surprise us. You know, what is something you're doing every day to be better, either as a leader, you know, in your in your life? What are you doing every day to be better? Matthew Ayers 37:05 I'll say it's something that I try to do every day. So even this week is a great example. Like, the last couple weeks, I've had conversations with staff where they felt courageous enough to give me feedback, and I got to listen, and I get to learn from them, and they're my greatest teachers. “So, this is how I felt in that situation, Matthew, and this is how I didn't feel seen or heard.” And let me just tell you how that impacted me, and those conversations are, you know, although I wish I could say they're far and few between, they're probably more regular. But I'm grateful for that. I'm grateful that we have a team that really trusts each other, and where we can just be honest and reflect and call each other to this higher place. And my team does that for me. So if I could do one thing, I don't always do it, but if I could do one thing really well, it'd be to keep learning from them. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 38:03 Oh, that's fantastic. May I ask how you accept that feedback? Because, you know, being open to hearing it is one thing, but accepting it, I think, is another. Can you talk about how you do that? Matthew Ayers 38:18 Yeah. Well, I think people are complicated, and all of us, right? We're like this incredible mishmash. You have, like, unlimited layers of variables going on an x-axis and a y-axis, and for some reason, on one day, one person will hit that one button that really affects us more deeply than another. And I see that, you know, with me, I see that with our team. And so, even one staff member will give me feedback that's in this direction, and another and receives it completely differently. So, what I think it does for me is I want to hold all those things as equally valid and say how can I sharpen what I'm doing even more so? Like that thing really landed for somebody and it really hurt somebody else. So how can I adjust? How can I learn from that so that I am presenting, I'm showing up to work my best self in a way that's able to speak to everyone. You can't always do that. You're never going to hit on the head, and that's why we need grace for everyone. We need a little patience. But I think we can always learn too, and we can always sharpen the skills. And I'm so grateful that we can, and that EQ is just one of those things that we can constantly work on. So, yeah. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 39:36 I love that. Well, what is something that we didn't cover today that you feel is really important for our viewers and listeners to hear from you? Matthew Ayers 039:46 You keep doing what you're doing because you're bringing a message that is really — it's not complicated at all, but there's so many layers to this leadership journey, and I think people need examples of that. We don't learn — I think what I know that whether it was just in my work here at the Academy, or the work with the nonprofit, or just growing up in Ellensburg, Washington, learn as much in the classroom, and so we have to wrestle with these ideas. That's important, and these ideas we'll hear today are really important. But we need to the community we live in, the family we're a part of, our work, and we need to apply these things. And that's where we really learn. And I don't think leadership can ever be learned just from talking about it, right?   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 40:43 That's right.   Matthew Ayers 40:43 So we have to be able to apply these ideas constantly and wrestle with them, and talk about them, and keep them front and center. So thank you for doing that. And I know we're going to keep trying to do that within Dream Centers and make it real instead of just theoretical. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 41:00 Well, Matthew, this conversation has been really incredible in many ways. I think some of the things that really stuck with me in this conversation, one, I just really appreciated getting to know your grandpa through you. I mean, he's someone that I also hope that I can emulate in just his finding ordinary ways to make big impact. And I think you're doing that every day in your job, and that's helping to inspire others as well. I really appreciated our conversation how you really have become a student of learning leadership through the through the actions that others have gone through, right? So maybe not living them yourself, but being there in the moment, learning from them. And so I appreciated how you really talk about leadership through learning. And so I think that really came through and folds in our conversation today. And last, I want to end with this because, as I sit here and I smile at you, it's because you bring joy, and I think it's really important that we find joy in the moments, even when they're difficult. If we can continue to like hold onto that thread of joy, life is sure a lot more fun and meaningful, and we bring others along with us in that in that capacity. Matthew Ayers 42:04 Thank you, Naviere. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 42:05 For all of you that are watching this and listening, thank you for joining us on Long Blue Leadership. If you know someone who's on their leadership journey, they really should check out this conversation and all of our others at longblueleadership.org. Many of our graduates have different paths that they want on leadership, and just like Matthew, they have so many wonderful lessons you can pose in them. So until next time, I'm Naviere Walkowicz, Class of '99. We'll see you on Long Blue Leadership. KEYWORDS Primary: Servant leadership, leadership through learning, influence, humility, curiosity, transformation. Secondary: Mentorship, moral courage, resilience, trust, active listening, empathy, community, values-based leadership, feedback, purpose. Supporting: Emotional intelligence, authenticity, growth mindset, stewardship, compassion, vulnerability, presence, integrity, service, relational leadership. 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Send us Fan MailYour strategy is solid. Your offer is dialed in. But something inside your growing team is quietly fracturing, and if you can't name it, you can't fix it.In this episode, I sit down with Jenni Catron, bestselling author, speaker, and culture strategist, and founder and CEO of the 4Sight Group, who has spent over 20 years helping leaders in corporate, nonprofit, and ministry environments build the one thing that determines whether everything else works: a real team culture system.Jenni unpacks why the pressure of growth exposes every clarity gap your organization has, and why culture left to chance will always drift toward dysfunction. She shares her five-phase culture framework, the counterintuitive power of building a cross-functional culture team, and why the Gallup data is unambiguous: when your team culture system is healthy, every metric you care about goes the right direction.If you've been putting culture on the back burner while you chase revenue, this episode is your course correction.Books MentionedThe Four Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership by Jenni CatronCulture Matters by Jenni Catron (USA Today Bestseller)Just Lead by Jenni Catron Connect with Jenni and start with her free Culture Blind Spots Assessment at get4sight.com. It's right at the top of the page and will give you immediate clarity on where your culture may have gaps. You can also find her at @JenniCatron across all social platforms, and I highly recommend her podcast as well.Check out Dr. William Attaway's new show, The Appreciation at Work Podcast!  Join Dr. William Attaway on the Catalytic Leadership podcast as he shares transformative insights to help high-performance entrepreneurs and agency owners achieve Clear-Minded Focus, Calm Control, and Confidence.Free 30-Minute Discovery Call:Ready to elevate your business? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Dr. William Attaway and start your journey to success.Special Offer:Get your FREE copy of Catalytic Leadership: 12 Keys to Becoming an Intentional Leader Who Makes a Difference.Connect with Dr. William Attaway:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTikTokYouTube

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On December 16, 1995, three seniors—Allison Weston, Billie Winsett, and Christy Johnson—led the University of Nebraska to its first Division I National Championship in Women's Volleyball. The ripples from that accomplishment continue to impact Nebraska volleyball today. Weston won the Honda Broderick Award for the best player in women's college volleyball; Winsett was recognized as the NCAA Woman of the Year for her athletic achievements and community leadership; and Christy Johnson, who didn't start at setter until her junior year, was a two-time All-American who never lost an away match. Weston went on to become captain of the USA Olympic team in the 2000 games in Sydney, Australia. Winsett mentors her daughter, who is one of the top competitive archers in America, and Johnson has been the head coach of Iowa State Volleyball for 21 years. The ripples from what they and their teammates accomplished in 1995 continue to impact Nebraska volleyball today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You can have a compelling mission and a sharp strategy, but if your culture is unhealthy or unclear, your team will stay stuck. In this episode, Alan sits down with culture coach and author Jenni Catron to unpack why culture matters more than we think and how clarity becomes the foundation for trust, engagement, and healthy growth. Jenni shares her own journey from the music industry into executive church leadership, and the jarring contrast between a life-giving culture and a toxic one. She explains why leaders can't just “hope” for a great environment – they need a plan to build it with intention. They talk about the signs your culture is drifting, why people often go quiet long before they quit, how to invite honest feedback without losing your voice as a leader, and why patience and persistence are essential when you start changing long-standing patterns on your team. If you lead a staff, a volunteer team, or you're trying to rebuild a culture you inherited, this conversation will give you language, practical steps, and hope. In this episode you'll learn: Why great culture is really about clarity of who you are and how you work together How the environment leaders create can make or break team engagement The subtle warning signs your team has stopped believing their voice matters How to ask for feedback when some decisions aren't actually up for debate Why culture change takes 6–12 months of patience and persistence Simple rhythms (meetings, one-on-ones, shout-outs) that reinforce a healthy culture over time Healthy and high-impact leadership doesn't happen in a vacuum. It happens in cultures that are clear, honest, and aligned around the mission. This episode will help you take your next step in building that kind of environment. Jenni is the author of several books including Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence and The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. She loves a fabulous cup of tea, great books, learning the game of tennis and hiking with her husband. Jenni can be found on social media at @jennicatron and at www.get4sight.com. Grab a copy of Culture Matters For more tools, coaching, and resources to help you become a healthy and high-impact leader, visit www.h2leadership.com. And if this episode was helpful, please like, rate, review, and subscribe to the H2 Leadership Podcast. Every review helps other leaders discover the show.

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This week I'm joined by Tanya Gallagher, MD and founder of Limitless Leadership, an award-winning leadership development consultancy. Tanya brings a wealth of wisdom to the space of leadership development, and what stood out to me most in our conversation is just how practical and human her definition of extra-Ordinary leadership is.We dig into the difference between good, bad, and terrible leadership, and what it really means to take ownership. It's a conversation that will shift how you see your role as a leader. We discuss psychological safety, promotion dynamics, and the underrated power of what Tanya calls “contracting conversations”—those small yet powerful exchanges that can transform working relationships.If you've ever avoided a conversation because it felt awkward, if you've ever felt resentment building under the surface, or if you're leading people without ever asking what they need from you, this episode is for you.

In this impactful episode, Jenni Catron, Founder & CEO of The 4Sight Group, shares key insights from her new book "Culture Matters: A Framework for Helping Your Team Grow, Thrive, and be Unstoppable". If you know what you want your culture to be, but you aren't quite sure how to get there, you won't want to miss this incredible episode.You will discover:- Why you need to assess your culture before defining it- What the Culture Heirarchy is and how you can use it to evolve your culture through each growth stage- The relationship between transparency, clarity and trust in leadershipThis episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stages 4,5 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quizJenni Catron is a leadership coach, author, and speaker. Her passion is to cultivate healthy leaders to lead thriving organizations. She speaks at conferences and events nationwide, seeking to help leaders develop the clarity and confidence to lead well. As Founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group, she consults organizations on leadership, team culture, and organizational health. With over 20 years of experience in corporate and non-profit organizations, Jenni is passionate about helping leaders “put their feet to their vision.” Jenni is the author of several books, including Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence and The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership.Want to learn more about Jenni Catron's work at The 4Sight Group? Check out her website at https://www.get4sight.com/ and get a copy of her book Culture Matters: A Framework for Helping Your Team Grow, Thrive, and Be Unstoppable on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3Qzgf6TMentioned in this episode:Take the Founder's Evolution Quiz TodayIf you're a Founder, business owner, or CEO who feels overworked by the business you lead and underwhelmed by the results, you're doing it wrong. Succeeding as a founder all comes down to doing the right one or two things right now. Take the quiz today at foundersquiz.com, and in just ten questions, you can figure out what stage you are in, so you can focus on what is going to work and say goodbye to everything else.Founder's Quiz

What does it take to lead your team through massive shifts – without losing momentum, morale, or the mission? In this episode, Kelly is joined by leadership expert Jenni Catron, a former executive leader at major brands like Zondervan and Menlo Church, and the founder of The 4Sight Group.  Together, they unpack what it really means to lead with clarity, conviction, and culture when your business is going through change. From restructuring your org chart to reinventing your business model, this conversation gives you the tools to show up as the kind of leader your team needs now.  Jenni shares her proven 4 Dimensions of Leadership framework and offers real-world insight into how high-capacity teams stay aligned and energized – even in the middle of disruption. If you're undergoing massive restructuring or changes in your organization, this episode will help you navigate through this season of business.  Key Takeaways: Leadership isn't optional in disruption. Jenni explains why people don't just want direction—they want someone to believe in. The 4 Dimensions of Leadership. Learn how to lead with vision, strategy, people, and results to create lasting momentum. Overcommunicate on purpose. Your team needs clarity more than certainty. Reinforce values, vision, and next steps. Don't hide the hard. Jenni and Kelly both emphasize the importance of acknowledging challenges while pointing to possibility. Create alignment, not agreement. You don't need full consensus to move forward—but you do need everyone moving in the same direction. Culture is caught, not taught. Your tone, body language, and daily habits reinforce what's really important during transition. Don't lead like a manager. You're not just here to execute tasks—you're here to cast vision and carry people through uncertainty. Coaching > Coddling. High-performing teams crave clarity and challenge, not comfort. Timestamps: 02:30 – What Jenni sees in top-performing teams during transition 05:40 – The difference between change and disruption 08:10 – Kelly and Jenni on leading through organizational shifts 11:50 – How to reestablish trust and buy-in when everything changes 14:35 – Jenni breaks down the 4 Dimensions of Leadership 17:20 – Overcommunication as a leadership strategy 20:00 – The importance of rhythm, consistency, and modeling 22:45 – How to anchor culture without clinging to the past 25:30 – Why the CEO sets the emotional tone of the team 28:00 – Coaching through uncertainty while keeping expectations high Resources: Learn more about Jenni Catron and The 4Sight Group: https://www.get4sight.com/services  Get Jenni's book The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Dimensions-Extraordinary-Leadership-Strength/dp/1400205700?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jttTcSppQiFZBIlJf8ndDWszoeKqEl4Pw3H7Ng4gOoTS5Kq398ITrmboJ1YFiv8q.7cuLBshG8m7W4WI2IX0rTPlnRzr69zOxMaJbyWdnlWs&qid=1727906705&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=jenncatr-20&linkId=d0bda6310cb520af81bceef26ae5e849&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl  The latest sales strategy that's producing massive business growth for our clients: https://youtu.be/1vKV8NQWjbY?feature=shared  SUBSCRIBE TO THE KAIROS NEWSLETTER: Faith leadership strategies to bulletproof your business and life that are delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. https://thekellyroach.com/kairosnewsletterorganic Follow Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/ Follow Kelly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520/  The Kelly Roach Show is your business podcast that gives you quick, actionable trainings for business growth, sales growth, and leadership. Kelly teaches about the entrepreneurial mindset and how to leverage building an unstoppable team with high performance strategies for rapid and sustainable business growth.  

Jenni Catron and Alan Briggs explore the complexities of leadership and organizational culture. They discuss the importance of open communication, feedback loops, and the need for leaders to be aware of the cultural dynamics within their teams. Jenni emphasizes the significance of patience and persistence when implementing change, as well as the responsibility leaders have in shaping the lives of their team members. The discussion highlights the need for clarity, emotional intelligence, and the impact of a positive culture on overall organizational success. About Jenni Catron Jenni Catron is a leadership coach, author and speaker. Her passion is to cultivate healthy leaders to lead thriving organizations. She speaks at conferences and events nationwide, seeking to help leaders develop the clarity and confidence to lead well. As Founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group, she consults organizations on leadership, team culture and organizational health. With over 20 years experience in corporate and non-profit organizations, Jenni has a passion for helping leaders “put feet to their vision”. Jenni is the author of several books including Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence and The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. She loves a fabulous cup of tea, great books, learning the game of tennis and hiking with her husband. Jenni can be found on social media at @jennicatron and at www.get4sight.com.   Gran a copy of Culture Matters   Reclaim your brain: visit www.magicmind.com today and use code BRIGGS at checkout for an exclusive discount.  Join us for our next Demystifying Sabbatical Webinar on March 19th.  

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Host Danielle Hutchinson welcomes Robb Hiller to the Authors on Mission podcast, diving deep into his groundbreaking book "Running with Joy" – a unique leadership guide inspired by his British Labrador, Bentley. In this engaging conversation, Robb reveals how our four-legged friends can unlock profound insights into personal and professional growth.Discover how one dog's natural talents can transform your approach to leadership, accountability, and personal development. Robb challenges traditional business wisdom by showing how true leadership is an attitude anyone can cultivate – not just a job title.Key Insights:Understand why 75% of people aren't working in their "talent zone"Learn to lead with the authenticity of a loyal dogEmbrace personal accountability and forgivenessRecognize and amplify your natural strengthsWhether you're a business professional, aspiring leader, or simply curious about personal growth, this episode promises to shift your perspective and inspire you to "shake off worries" just like Bentley would!

In this episode of The Parlor Room podcast, host Chris Linnane sits down with Harvard Business School Professor Nancy Koehn, an expert in crisis leadership, to discuss how crisis brings out extraordinary leadership, highlighting key characteristics like self-awareness, emotional intelligence, ambition, and courage. They explore how empathy inspires and motivates, emphasizing that great leadership comes in all shapes and sizes. GUEST Nancy Koehn, Baker Foundation Professor, James E. Robison Professor of Business Administration  RESOURCES HBS Online's interactive lesson with Professor Nancy Koehn (https://hbs.me/yck58wv9) Koehn's latest book, Forged in Crisis (https://hbs.me/49ksds8w) Related HBS Online blog posts: Authentic Leadership: What It Is & Why It's Important (https://hbs.me/3azfem54) Leadership vs. Management: What's the Difference? (https://hbs.me/sm8uuc5f) 5 Characteristics of a Courageous Leader (https://hbs.me/5bfmkc9y) 3 Examples of Courageous Leaders & Lessons You Can Learn From Them (https://hbs.me/3rkh75u4) Leadership Under Pressure: 3 Strategies for Keeping Calm During a Crisis (https://hbs.me/y77z49ev) Watch on Youtube: https://hbs.me/ycxxw6pk

      Every principal deserves high quality coaching and mentorship.   Who is your coach or mentor? What would you be able to accomplish with help figuring out how to accomplish your biggest goals?   At Ruckus Maker HQ we have two great options for you:   Option 1: Join the BRAND NEW Ruckus Maker Club. Learn more here   Option 2: Join The Ruckus Maker Mastermind™ our flagship program. Learn more here.   Show Highlights    Essential tips for first-year principals, Be aware of political landscape and power structures Use a 'political heat map' to map relationships within staff Make time for support staff and 12-month employees And much more…. Ruckus Maker Club Benefits  Provides focused social media alternative for professional growth Encourages a proactive approach to leadership by breaking down larger objectives into manageable plans. Clean, easy-to-navigate platform design Continuous addition of exclusive tools and resources for leaders.     Get the episode transcript here!   SHOW SPONSORS:   Quest Food Management Services   Quest Food Management Services provides high-quality, scratch-made food in K-12 schools and universities across the country, prioritizing the health and wellness of students and elevating the cafeteria dining experience.  Quest offers a full-service approach to their school partners, bringing 40 years of expertise through every stage of program development and nurturing a true sense of community through interactive events such as student food committees. For more information about Quest Food Management Services, www.questfms.com     IXL IXL is the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. Over 1 million teachers use IXL in their classrooms every day for one reason: They love it. Visit IXL.com to lead your school towards data-driven excellence today.   Copyright © 2024 Twelve Practices LLC      

#466 Inside the Medal of Honor Institute: Dr. Kevin Basik on Extraordinary Leadership and Bravery of MOH Recipients ----- Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY The Medal of Honor is the United States' highest award for military valor in action. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Basik of the Medal of Honor Institute, shares lessons to help you bring your best to any situation. What does it take to go from ordinary to extraordinary?  In this episode of "Success for the Athletic-minded Man” podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kevin Basik, Chief of Leadership Programs at the National Medal of Honor Institute, to uncover the secrets behind the valor of Medal of Honor recipients and how their habits can skyrocket your success. Kevin introduces us to the concept of the Medal of Honor and the profound stories of those who've received this highest award for valor in combat. These individuals, though everyday individuals, performed extraordinary acts in the face of extreme adversity.  Their stories are not just about military bravery but about the universal values of integrity, courage, sacrifice, and commitment. Kevin's mission is to inspire and equip us with these values to navigate our own life's battles. Kevin also shares powerful battle cries that you can adopt to stay motivated through life's toughest challenges. Check out the Action Plan for this episode and get your printable copy of these creeds: https://jimharshawjr.com/action  This episode is your blueprint to translating heroic bravery into everyday success. Ready to discover your inner hero and transform your life? Tune in now! If you don't have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don't have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.    

As an entrepreneur, investor, and Army veteran, Craig is a true Austinite super connector immersed in the city's vibrant tech community. He is the Special Advisor for Military and Veteran Affairs for Capital Factory and serves on the Advisory Boards of VetsInTech, Texas Venture Labs at UT McCombs School of Business, and DivInc. After 17 years of military service that earned him a Bronze Star, he co-founded the transportation platform RideScout, which was acquired by Mercedes-Benz.In 2014, Craig co-founded Moonshots Capital alongside Kelly Perdew to invest in extraordinary leadership in the military veteran community and beyond. Craig holds a B.S. in Political Science from West Point, where he was their first Truman Scholar and later served as Assistant Professor of Political Science.He also holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and Econometrics from Columbia University, is a member of the 2016 class of Henry Crown Fellows with the Aspen Institute and was recently named a Future Texas Legend Veteran by the Texas Business Hall of Fame. He is married to Lawton Posey Cummings and has two children, Addison (21), and Cooper (18).Find out more at:https://www.moonshotscapital.com/https://medium.com/leadership-prevailshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/unleashcraig/

In this new episode on the #SheImpactsCulture podcast, Jenni Catron, founder of The 4Sight Group, shares her inspiring professional journey. Jenni's life pursuit has been to uncover her God-given gifts and cultivate those with great passion and purpose. Her story begins in a small Midwest town and leads to the world of music, where she was employed by one of the world's leading music companies. She traveled the globe, marketing, branding, and promoting top Christian music artists. From there, she transitioned into full-time ministry and leadership development. In this episode, Jenni shares the unexpected turns in her career and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. Jenni's story reminds us that life's most profound opportunities often arise when we least expect them. Today's episode is all about Unexpected Opportunities.   In this episode, we specifically chat through:What healthy leadership looks likeThe significance of understanding and embracing your leadership philosophyThe challenge of staying present and grateful in the midst of ambition and forward-thinkingThe impact of not burning bridges and the unexpected opportunities that may arise from past connectionsEmbracing the unpredictability of the professional journeyFriends, Jenni's story is a testament to life's twists and turns. Sometimes, the bridges we build and maintain from our past can lead us to incredible opportunities in the future. Let's embrace the unpredictability of our professional journeys and welcome the unexpected with courage. In those unexpected moments and unforeseen detours, we often find the work we were created to do. So, as you navigate your path, stay open to the surprises, and have faith that each twist in the road is leading you to the place God wants you for that season of life.Connect with Jenni:Website: https://www.get4sight.com/Podcast: https://podcast.get4sight.com/Free Resources: https://www.get4sight.com/resources#free-resourcesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/get4sight/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennicatron/Jenni Catron is a writer, speaker, and leadership expert whose passion is to lead well and to inspire, equip and encourage others to do the same. She speaks at conferences nationwide, seeking to help others develop their leadership gifts and lead confidently. As Founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group, she consults with individuals and teams on leadership and organizational health. Jenni is the author of several books including Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence and The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. Jenni writes regularly at www.get4sight.com and contributes to a number of other online publications as well. Outreach Magazine has recognized her as one of the thirty emerging influencers reshaping church leadership. Jenni loves a fabulous cup of tea, great books, learning the game of tennis, and hiking with her husband. 

Wayne Ottum joins us to talk about the 9 components of extraordinary leadership and outlines some basic steps to help businesses owners become more effective leaders. Wayne discusses the importance of creating a company vision, building the right culture, and the difference between leadership and management. Wayne is a senior consultant at Remodelers Advantage and... The post The 9 Components of Extraordinary Leadership with Wayne Ottum – [Best of PowerTips Unscripted] appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

"Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership," by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner, explores leadership as a learnable skill rather than an innate trait. Join Rachel and Matt as they explore the five leadership principles in the book, and how you can effectively integrate them into your student success efforts. #podcast #studentsuccess #pharosresources --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pharosresources/message

Kelly is the Managing General Partner of Moonshots Capital, a VC fund investing heavily in early-stage technology companies, with a focus on those founded by veterans. Before Moonshots, he co-founded and led DuMont Project, a consultancy that accelerated direct-to-consumer brand growth, later acquired by Cart.com. Kelly also served as the CEO of Fastpoint Games, a leading developer of live data-driven games for Fortune 500 brands, which sold to WePlay.After winning Season 2 of NBC's The Apprentice, Kelly spent a year as an Executive Vice President in the Trump Organization, managing real estate projects. He is a renowned speaker on leadership, technology, and entrepreneurship. Kelly holds degrees from the US Military Academy, West Point, UCLA School of Law, and Anderson School at UCLA. He authored "Take Command: 10 Leadership Principles I Learned in the Military and Put to Work for Donald Trump," donating a percentage of the royalties to the USO. His philanthropic involvement includes roles as a national spokesperson for Big Brothers/Sisters and The National Guard Youth Challenge Program. Kelly is an investor, advisor, and/or board member for companies like Scopely, ID.me, Red 6, and several others. He resides with his wife Dawn and their twins, Grant and Grace.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of eCom Logistics Podcast, Kelly shares insights on eCommerce logistics, leadership, and venture capital. He emphasizes the importance of extraordinary leadership in startups and discusses the qualities he looks for in founders. Kelly also highlights the challenges and opportunities in the current VC landscape and provides advice on building effective boards. He shares his experience investing in cart.com and the key factors that attracted him to the company. Kelly concludes by discussing his book, "Take Command: 10 Leadership Principles I Learned in the Military and Put to Work for Donald Trump."HIGHLIGHTS[00:05:10] Moonshot Capital's focus on investing in extraordinary leadership.[00:08:36] Importance of chemistry and long-term commitment with founders.[00:09:44] Overview of the current VC landscape and increased competition.[00:11:18] Potential for companies to avoid additional financing rounds with proper planning.[00:13:11] Logistics industry challenges and need for leadership during tough times.[00:29:25] Cart.com's growth and success in under three years.[00:33:08] Kelly Perdew's book on military leadership principles.QUOTES[00:32:46] "Passion has to be for something other than, Oh, I just want to be a tech, you know, a tech CEO. It's got to typically be around the problem that they're solving for, whether it's from the industry, whether it's from something that personally happened to them, whether they worked in that industry and know that this problem is pain exists and they're the ones to solve it."[00:38:15] "Having that coachability where I know you are going to hear what I'm saying, and that I'm only saying it from a place of wanting you to succeed. And if that's there, and that's got a little bit to do with humility, thirst for knowledge, like a lot of things go into that coachability piece.”Find out more about Kelly Perdew in the link below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyperdew/Leadership Prevails Blog: https://medium.com/leadership-prevails

This month's show features a little twist as Coach Maib and Coach Joe switch roles in the booth and we discuss a topic that is near and dear to Donnie's heart, Leadership. Throughout the episode we'll discuss our past leadership experiences and lessons learned from the past. We start with 14 leadership traits and discuss which two we find to be the most valuable. Throughout any coach's career, there are those moments where we hit valley floors and moments where we sit on mountain tops. Coach Maib gives us his experiences and advice from when he was in those positions. Finally, Donnie reveals a project he's been working on for some time and takes us through the process of completing his first book. Tune in for a sneak peek at the ingredients for the secret sauce in this month's episode. Donnie Maib has been the Director of Olympic Sports Athletic Performance since 2011. Coach Maib oversees all aspects of athletic performance efforts for all sports at the University of Texas with the exception of Football. Coach Maib has been with the University of Texas since 1998 working with football and various other Olympic sports – Women's Track & Field, Women's Golf, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Soccer, & Volleyball. He came to the University of Texas after four years at the University of Colorado at Boulder where he worked as an assistant with all varsity sports. You can reach Coach Maib on Instagram @donniemaib and Twitter @coachdonnie. Donnie's book, The Secret Sauce of Leadership, can be found on Amazon and will release on November 6th 2023

In this captivating episode of the Emergency Medical Services Leadership podcast, we journey through the extraordinary life and leadership path of Jason Koger. Prepare to be inspired as we explore how Jason turned adversity into triumph and emerged as a beacon of inspiration within the EMS community. Jason Koger's life was forever altered in early March 2008 when a tragic accident resulted in the loss of both his arms. As he emerged from the anesthesia-induced haze in the Burn Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, he was confronted with the daunting reality of life with a disability. Through his remarkable journey, he exemplifies key leadership qualities that resonate profoundly within the EMS community. Notably, Jason Koger was a guest speaker at the 2019 TEMSEA Conference, where he left a lasting impression on attendees. Their feedback reflected amazement at what Jason brought to the conference—a powerful testament to the impact of his leadership journey and the wisdom he shares. Being Successful Is a Choice: Jason's story underscores the powerful notion that success is a choice. Despite facing unimaginable challenges, he chose to redefine his identity, embrace change, and lead by example. His journey reminds us that leadership often begins with the choice to persevere and excel, regardless of the circumstances. Others Depend on You as a Leader: Jason's experiences as a bilateral arm amputee highlight leaders' critical role in the lives of those they serve. Whether in EMS or any other field, leaders are depended upon by their teams and communities. Jason's journey inspires leaders to recognize the profound impact they can have on others and the responsibility that comes with it. Faith, Determination, and Grit Will Get You Through Anything: Jason's unwavering faith, determination, and sheer grit propelled him through the most challenging moments of his life. These qualities are at the heart of his resilience and success. Leaders can draw strength from his example, understanding that faith in oneself, determination to overcome obstacles, and unyielding grit can conquer even the most daunting challenges. Join us as we dive deep into Jason Koger's incredible narrative on the Emergency Medical Services Leadership podcast. His story serves as a potent reminder that leadership within the EMS community is not just about saving lives but also about inspiring resilience, fostering adaptability, and creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all team members. Don't miss this episode, where Jason's story will leave you inspired and equipped with the leadership insights needed to thrive in the ever-evolving world of EMS.

Jim Kouzes is the co-author of the award-winning, best-selling book The Leadership Challenge and more than a dozen other books on leadership including the 2021 book Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership. He is also a Fellow of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University. The Wall Street Journal named Jim one of the ten best executive educators in the U.S. and he has received the Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance Award from the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) among many other professional honors.A Quote From this Episode"If you want those kinds of outcomes, both financial and emotional outcomes, engage in these behaviors more frequently...it's not rocket science."Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeBook: The Leadership Challenge - 7th Edition by Kouzes and PosnerBook: Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership by Kouzes and Posner2023 World Happiness ReportBook: The Yin and the Yang of It All: Rock'n'Roll Memories from the Cusp as Told by a Mixed-Up, Mixed-Race Kid  by FayeBook: The Good Life by Waldinger and SchultzAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Plan for ILA's 25th Global Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, October 12-15, 2023.About The Boler College of Business at John Carroll UniversityBoler offers four MBA programs – 1 Year Flexible, Hybrid, Online, and Professional. Each MBA track offers flexible timelines and various class structure options (online, in-person, hybrid, asynchronous). Boler's tech core and international study tour opportunities set these MBA programs apart. Rankings highlighted in the intro are taken from CEO Magazine.The International Studying Leadership ConferenceISLC at Copenhagen Business School from December 10-12, 2023About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.

Larry is the founder and CEO of Larry Long Jr LLC, which focuses on sales motivation, training & coaching. He's the host of the ‘Midweek Midday Motivational Minute series on Youtube and has been coaching sales organizations for 16+ years. Larry's also the co-author of the book Colour Outside the Lines: Stories of Extraordinary Leadership. His new book, JOLT!: Get Zapped into Intentionality: Rediscover and Believe in Your Inner Greatness was just released in 2022.   In this episode, we'll be exploring with Larry some of the themes from his latest book, JOLT!: Get Zapped into Intentionality.   Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: How to be intentional with your mindset Why failure can be a positive thing The impact of focusing on what you can control  Ways to implement a work-back plan   More From the Guest   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/longjr7/    Website: https://larrylongjr.com/    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/longjr7/     Twitter - https://twitter.com/larrylongjr   Listen to more episodes of the Outside Sales Talk here! https://www.badgermapping.com/podcast       Start Selling More Today with Badger Maps - The #1 Route Planner for Field Sales   See Badger in Action: https://www.badgermapping.com/outside-sales-talk-listener/    If you love the Outside Sales Talk podcast, you'll also love Badger's newsletters!  Our 95,000+ subscribers stay at the top of their game with actionable tips from top sales experts. Are you in? Subscribe to Badger Maps' newsletters now! https://www.badgermapping.com/newsletters/

On today's episode hear a powerful conversation about how valuing people is the most undervalued attribute of extraordinary leaders.  Guest Nancy Lyons is the co-founder and CEO of Clockwork and author of Work Like a Boss.  Nancy loves to challenge people to unleash their potential and harness the human side of business.  Looking to connect with Nancy further?  Be sure to check out Nancy on Linkedin and her company Clockwork.   And if you are looking to join the Women Leaders Association or get involved in a high level mastermind, check out womenleaderspodcast.com

What does it take to take your business or organization's culture to the next level? Do the team members under your leadership know ‘who they are' and what the organizational mission is? In this week's episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with author, speaker, and executive church leader Jenni Catron to discuss the ins and outs of healthy – and unhealthy – team culture. Jenni shares wisdom she has gleaned from working with hundreds of organizations, how leaders can bring more clarity to their vision and communication, and how they can help shape team culture in positive ways.About Jenni Catron:Jenni Catron is the author of several books including: Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence and The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. Additionally, she is a speaker on the topics of leadership, team culture and strategy. Jenni also spends time helping coach executive leaders to lead themselves well and lead their teams better. The Founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group, Jenni consults with businesses, churches and non-profits on leadership and organizational health.Order the book The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary LeadershipConnect with Jenni on LinkedInJenni Catron on Twitter: @jennicatron

What does it take to take your business or organization's culture to the next level? Do the team members under your leadership know ‘who they are' and what the organizational mission is? In this week's episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with author, speaker, and executive church leader Jenni Catron to discuss the ins and outs of healthy – and unhealthy – team culture. Jenni shares wisdom she has gleaned from working with hundreds of organizations, how leaders can bring more clarity to their vision and communication, and how they can help shape team culture in positive ways.About Jenni Catron:Jenni Catron is the author of several books including: Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence and The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. Additionally, she is a speaker on the topics of leadership, team culture and strategy. Jenni also spends time helping coach executive leaders to lead themselves well and lead their teams better. The Founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group, Jenni consults with businesses, churches and non-profits on leadership and organizational health.Order the book The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary LeadershipConnect with Jenni on LinkedInJenni Catron on Twitter: @jennicatron

Tim Kraemer has achieved BMW of North America's highest honor not once but 9 times...the Center of Excellence Award. Only given out to top 32 dealerships for delivering exceptional sales, service and customer experince.  But, that's just one accolade, he's undeniably well-respected and you will see why in this interview! He was a former Senior Vice President and General Manager in Minnesota's most prestigious automotive group. He has gained so much experience since climbing his way to dealership Partner. Tim is on

When you cross the bridge between the seen and unseen realm, you experience a life-changing moment.  Joyce Anastasia has miraculously experienced this 3 times in her life and it has forever changed her. If you've ever wondered what it is like to pass through the veil, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in as Joyce recounts what she experienced and felt in those moments, plus Teresa and Joyce dive into the power of forgiveness, the intertwining of past lives, and what it means to bring more compassion into your life. As the author of the book, Extraordinary Leadership during Extraordinary Times, and Founder of Lead By Wisdom, Joyce specifically inspires entrepreneurs, conscious international leaders, and “ordinary” individuals to identify their greatest visions, insights, and divine gifts, to learn the most effective tools to navigate current challenges, to embrace courageous visions with their ethical implementation, and to leverage their most significant heart-based manifestation and positive impact in the world.3 key takeaways from this podcast include: Forgiveness and gratitude are two tools we can use to heal ourselves and find peace. They don't cost us anything but give us so much back. The best tools are often right in front of us, we just need to be reminded of their presence. When you have a strong reaction to someone whether it be love or hate, it may be because of an interaction that occurred in a past life. Conversely, the way someone behaves in this life may be related to how they were treated in a past life. This doesn't mean people can't change but it offers a level of compassion and understanding when examining the behavior of others. We have all done things in this life that have greatly benefited others. We have also all done things in this life that have harmed others. It is important to forgive the parts of yourself that you dislike. When you can do this, you can then begin to forgive the parts of others that you dislike. Need support for YOUR UNIQUE JOURNEY?Then check out our Spiritual Coaching Sessions. We can help you along your journey whether you are a beginner looking to explore or more advanced, ready to dive deep.  Spiritual Coaching SessionsConnect with Joyce:LinkedIn Twitter Facebook WebsiteYouTube Episode Transcripts Support the showHi! I'm Teresa. I am a highly trained, certified Spiritual Educator and Consultant who helps people in their personal and spiritual development. My husband Tom and I started TNT SpiritWorks a few years back to do just that- help people along their spiritual journey. We love working with clients – helping them to tap into their inner guidance system on a daily basis, create a healthy balance between thought and feeling – and discover a stronger connection between their inner and outer communication system. Unlock ways to make the spiritual part of life practical. Connect with us at TNT SpiritWorks today! Connect with us!

Today, we have on our show an amazing guest, speaker, and entrepreneur Josh Kosnick. Josh is a Type-A alpha male that loves to compete, drink bourbon, and smoke cigars. Josh is passionate about men's mental health – healing, talking about emotions, supporting each other – and continues to advocate for this. His faith drives him to persevere through pain and suffering because he knows, on the other side of those struggles is everything he's dreamed of and everything he was born to be. Josh believes life is about more than money, business, and materialistic things. It's about the generosity of spirit, authenticity, and becoming the best version of yourself. Josh's true passion is using his skills in leadership to help others overcome trauma and become the best versions of themselves. In this show, Chris and Josh dive deep into what it means to be a strong masculine leader in business, family, and friendship, and how you can use the power of your mind to overcome anything in your life. You can find Josh here: Instagram- https://bit.ly/3ErA2yP Facebook- https://bit.ly/3XnMyrs Podcast- https://spoti.fi/3UVM8ap Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkosnick/ Get your Dominate Your Day Book https://chriswarnes.com/book/

50 million people in the US will change jobs this year, nearly a 30% turnover rate in the total workforce. HR pros agree that the first 90 days (maybe even less!) is major when it comes to starting a new job. But what's the best way to approach it? How can we score critical early wins, build influence fast, and take important first steps as you establish yourself in a new role? In Episode #1 of the JUST LEAD Podcast, Mark Q answers a listener question on how to crush it right away.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:  The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies For Getting Up To Speed Faster & Smarter by Michael D. Watkins "A Majority of US Workers Changing Jobs Are Seeing Real Wage Gains." - Pew Research Center The Leadership Challenge: How To Make  Extraordinary Things Happen In Organizations by James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership by James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner “New Job? Here Are 8 Ways to Make A Great Impression  in Your First Month"  -  Inc. Magazine "The Best Advice You Need When Starting A Job" - Inc. Magazine "3 Ways To Create A Good First Impression At Your New Job" - Fast Company "Tackle The First 90 Days of Your Next Role: A 5 Step Process for Success on the Job" - Harvard Business Review 30/60/90 Day Plan & Employee Onboarding Template  -  Asana "The First 90 Days: Set Up Your New Hire For Success"  -  IndeedCONNECT WITH US:Mark Q | InstagramJUST LEAD | InstagramJUST LEAD | FacebookJUST LEAD | TikTokJUST LEAD | YouTubeGOT A SITUATION? We want to help YOU lead through it. Tell us about it at hello@justlead.me

If everything rises and falls on leadership, leadership rises and falls on communication. Rarely do leaders intentionally communicate poorly; often they're just moving so quickly they don't take the time to think about what needs to be communicated to whom, and we underestimate how critical communication is to leading well. Every time the 4Sight team digs deep with an organization, communication is always at the core. For successful teams, communication fuels good culture, while struggling organizations often lack clarity in their communication.In this week's episode, Jenni is back with Trey McKnight to talk about 6 “Be's” that can help leaders become better communicators. Jenni shares 3 simple questions all leaders can ask to improve communication, how to navigate the tension between over-communicating and under-communicating, and the importance of discerning the communication cascade to discover the most respectful way to communicate this to the right people at the right time.If you have a question for Jenni, a “be” you use to help become a better communicator, or suggestions for the podcast, email it to: jenni@get4sight.com ______________________________________________________________________Do you desire to be a more confident leader?Are you frustrated with meetings that are inefficient and uninspiring?Do you find yourself unprepared or ill-equipped for challenging conversations?Do you feel scattered and unable to focus on what really matters?Are you struggling to juggle the demands of greater leadership responsibility?If this resonates with you, we would love to invite you to our 6 Traits of an Extraordinary Leader Training.This leadership cohort, beginning October 5th, is a 6-week online, includes live training where we will gather for 75 minutes weekly to share the 6 Traits of Extraordinary Leadership. Leadership can be frustrating when you feel ill-equipped to face the daily challenges of leading yourself and leading a team. This training is designed to equip you to not only navigate those challenges effectively, but learn how to lead yourself and others well.Registration closes this week! Register today!For a next step, we need your help to get our Lead Culture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us:Leave a Review - head over to Apple podcasts (even if that's not where you listen) and leave a review! This will help more people find us when they search for leadership podcasts. Subscribe - we're available wherever you listen to podcasts.Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!Resources:The 6 Be's of CommunicationEmotional Intelligence 2.0 Chris Voss Teaches the Art of Negotiation (MasterClass)

Do you desire to be a more confident leader?Are you frustrated with meetings that are inefficient and uninspiring?Do you find yourself unprepared or ill-equipped for challenging conversations?Do you feel scattered and unable to focus on what really matters?Are you struggling to juggle the demands of greater leadership responsibility?If this resonates with you, we would love to invite you to our 6 Traits of an Extraordinary Leader Training this October.This leadership training, beginning October 5th, is a 6-week online, live training where we will gather for 75 minutes weekly to share the 6 Traits of Extraordinary Leadership. You will hear from myself along with the 4Sight Coaching Team. During this time, the team will train you in practical, hands-on tools to help you learn how to lead well on your journey to becoming an extraordinary leader.Leadership can be frustrating when you feel ill-equipped to face the daily challenges of leading yourself and leading a team. This training is designed to equip you to not only navigate those challenges effectively, but learn how to lead yourself and others well.Registration is open now. We hope you join us this October!In this week's episode, Jenni answers a listener who emailed to ask, “I'm on the low end of middle management, and our company struggles with all four of the 4 blind spots. However, I feel powerless to do anything about it. What can I do to make a difference when I feel as though my input or desire to make the culture better has little or any value to those over me?”It is not uncommon, if an organization has been under pressure, that there has been an erosion between their values and behavior. Staff members are responsible for protecting and defending the culture of the organization, and for creating and influencing the culture for their specific sphere of influence, and Jenni offers suggestions that anyone can use if you, too, are leading from the middle: Offer grace - your senior leader's may not realize there is a culture issueAsk for clarity - hunt for the history of your organization's mission, vision, and valuesAnswer “what's right, what's true, and what can I do?” - include other staff members in this conversationCelebrate when you see the values being lived outModel the values within your own sphere of influenceIf you have a question for Jenni, or suggestions for the podcast, email it to: jenni@get4sight.com For a next step, we need your help to get our Lead Culture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us:Leave a Review - head over to Apple podcasts (even if that's not where you listen) and leave a review! This will help more people find us when they search for leadership podcasts. Subscribe - we're available wherever you listen to podcasts.Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!Resources:Check out our 4Sight: Culture Blindspot Assessment. This survey will help you discover where you should be investing your time and efforts to make a bigger impact in your team. Our free assessment will help you identify your biggest culture blind spot so your team c

Greetings, Leaders. Perspective makes a difference! When we see our long list of to-do's and goals, they can be overwhelming. But, to the leader who walks by faith and not by sight, these to-do's and challenges are "Opportunities and breaking through" to becoming the leader you are and impacting others for good as you go! "Breaking through" is a mindset a leader takes when looking at challenges and requirements in their pathway to victory.   Thinking in a new way that transforms old behaviors into confident actions is like a sonic boom. Boom!  is a sound associated with shock waves created and the ground shaking when an object travels through the air faster than the speed of sound. About 750 miles an hour at sea level. Here's how we build the momentum needed for a breakthrough.Remember, Rely and Resolve. Remember past victories and insights. Rely faithfully on your source of strength. Resolve to move forward, focusing on your vision.  Great leaders exhibit three attributes in achieving the breakthrough.  Conviction: Believe that you are here for such a time as this and can do everything providentially assigned for you to accomplish. Courage: Take the initiative and make the first step of faith toward more wondrous works than you can imagine. Envision the victory already won! "It's done!" "Well done, good and faithful servant." Confidence: When we encounter and open the door to a "More Abundantly!" mindset, we can walk through confidently, knowing that we are victorious; "I will give you victory!" Someone said, "We fight from victory, not for victory!" Impact others by encouraging them as you go and modeling the way. "To perform at their best, leaders enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared ideals and aspirations." Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership, James M. Kouzes, and Barry Z. Posner Encouragement is a multiplier and distinction of great leaders.All of us are encouragers. Seek to exercise this gift intentionally throughout your day, wherever you are. Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world but be a new and different person with a fresh newness in all you do and think. A great leader shared this insight; "We reap what we sow, more than we sow, later than we sow." We can bring out the best in those we touch on our journey. Publicly acknowledge people, their qualities, and how they are impacting you for good. People gain new strength and confidence and boost their performance. Empathize, think, and envision the future with your family, friends, colleagues, clients, and all you serve. We will discover our ability to influence people will grow as we practice these steps.   Caring for others is one of the most powerful drivers of personal growth.We persevere because of the people we will impact and more remarkable outcomes as we go.   Keep a journal of your breakthroughs and impact on others as you go on your journey. Keep your notebook and pen ready to write down your insights. Please share them with others along the way. You can expect, anticipate, and prepare to see breakthroughs in the lives of many! Victory!

As organizations work to shift from reactive to proactive, the key to success will be found in investing in our teams. It's no longer enough to give people jobs and pay them well. Flourishing, thriving teams and organizational culture require intentional leadership development, something you might not think you have the margin, budget, or resources for. Surprisingly, leadership development is not easy, but it can be simple.In this week's episode, Jenni and Trey are together again as co-hosts to discuss some of leadership development pain points for senior leaders. Maybe you're also recognizing that the next level of leadership at your organization might not have the skills you expected or hoped for - fundamental leadership skills like:How to have hard conversationsKnowing how to have a 1:1 meetingLeading meetings effectivelyGood self-leadershipConflict management…and moreWith intentional, consistent leadership development, we can recognize potential in our teams and promote leaders who understand the sacredness of leadership, even if they're not completely ready yet. Jenni and Trey share practical ways to invest in your team, encouragement to just get started, real life examples about how investing in a small group of leaders can maximize your impact, and they introduce 4Sight's new 6-week practical leadership training cohort, starting October 5th. For a next step, check out 4Sight's new 6-week leadership cohort! Leadership can be frustrating when you feel ill-equipped to face the daily challenges of leading yourself and leading a team. The 4Sight Group's new “6 Traits of an Extraordinary Leader” training is designed to equip you to not only navigate those challenges effectively, but learn how to lead yourself and others well. Enroll today! Resources:3 Perspective Shifts to Effectively Lead Change by Jenni CatronThe 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership by Jenni Catron4Sight's new 6-week leadership development cohort: 6 Traits of an Extraordinary LeaderThe Inspire to Move Podcast with Trey McKnight

Welcome back, today I am sitting down with Joyce Anastasia and we are diving into Karma and Karmic Debt - Joyce is a Joyce Anastasia is a transformational leadership consultant, a peace ambassador of social healing and a top trusted intuitive advisor.  As the author of Extraordinary Leadership during Extraordinary Times, and Founder of Lead By Wisdom, Joyce inspires global leaders and extra- “ordinary” individuals to navigate current challenges/opportunities and to manifest ethically positive impact in the world. Today Joyce is diving into her teachings of Karma and how the things we deal with and the lessons we learn in this lifetime are often related and caused by ripples of past lives. I love how she talks about what Karma is and I know you are going to get a lot from this episode!   .   FIND JOYCE Website: leadbywisdom.com Phone: 415-322-9442 Book On Amazon Extraordinary Leadership During Extraordinary Times) Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyceanastasia/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/joyceanastasia1/videos Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joyce.anastasia.7/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/JoyceAnastasia1   .    FIND TALIA [ IG ] Instagram [ FB ] Facebook: facebook.com/taliajoymanifestation / Messenger: m.me/taliajoymanifestation >> Manifesting For Empaths 31 Day Challenge >> taliajoymanifestation.thrivecart.com/challenge31 >> Get on Talia's Email list to stay up to date on retreats and more: http://eepurl.com/dcNiNn >> Get Unblocked Live Monthly Workshop + Chakra Clearing >> taliajoymanifestation.thrivecart.com/unblocked  >> In Person Events - you can check out taliajoymanifestation.thrivecart.com/retreat  >> Love the show? Support us by leaving a review and/or tagging us over on IG with a screenshot of the show - we will send you a free gift! >> 60 Day Voice Memo Support - reach out via email (support@taliajoymanifestation.com) or on IG. >> Activated 8 Week Signature Program Waitlist >> taliajoymanifestation.thrivecart.com/activated  [ E ] support@taliajoymanifestation.com for: 60 day Business Breakthrough Mentorship 60 day Voice Memo Support to see what option is best for you and *if* I can help you. FREE - Awakening Her Daily Mini Practice >> http://eepurl.com/hRpF7j FREE - Scripting Manifestation Gift: https://mailchi.mp/40aaba6bc7b9/scripting-gift FREE - Meditation For Stress >> https://mailchi.mp/taliajoymanifestation/meditation Awakening Her Apparel: Etsy.com/shop/awakeningher   On this show, Talia Joy teaches about manifestation, the law of attraction, intuitive development, tuning into your Soul's purpose and how to master this life and manifest all you're meant for. Talia is a spiritual teacher, manifestation mentor, top-rated podcast host, intuitive, mom of 3 and an island girl living on Vancouver Island, on the west coast of Canada. She helps driven seekers, empaths and lightworkers all over the world to step into their Soul's callings and manifest the life of their dreams. Her unique teachings combine the law of attraction, spiritual development, quantum physics, intuitive gifts, subconscious reprogramming and energy activation and healing to create the portal to quantum leap your growth, abundance, success and wellbeing.   >> You are closer than you think. Have a magical day.

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Wayne Ottum joins us to talk about the 9 components of extraordinary leadership and outlines some basic steps to help businesses owners become more effective leaders. Wayne discusses the importance of creating a company vision, building the right culture, and the difference between leadership and management. Wayne is a senior consultant at Remodelers Advantage and... The post Ep. 189: The 9 Components of Extraordinary Leadership appeared first on PowerTips Unscripted.

In this episode, Kevin East talks with Jenni Catron, the Founder, and CEO of The 4Sight Group. As the podcast progresses, they talk about The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. In addition, they speak about central leadership problems, including lack of self-leadership and the failure to develop direct reports. Self-leadership, self-awareness, and leading from the heart are essential concepts discussed in this episode. This episode is a must-listen if you want to learn how to become an extraordinary leader making a lasting impact.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.get4sight.com/ The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership https://www.facebook.com/jenni.catron https://twitter.com/jennicatron https://instagram.com/jennicatron/

In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Sasha chats with Jenni Catron about what it's like to be an Enneagram Type 3.  About the guest: Jenni Catron is a leadership coach, author and speaker. Her passion is to cultivate healthy leaders to lead thriving organizations. She speaks at conferences and events nationwide, seeking to help leaders develop the clarity and confidence to lead well. As Founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group, she consults organizations in corporate and non-profit organizations. Jenni has a passion for helping leaders "put feet to their vision."  Jenni is the author of several books including Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence and The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. She loves a fabulous cup of tea, great books, learning the game of tennis and hiking with her husband. Jenni can be found on social media at @jennicatron and at www.get4sight.com.  Episode Links:   Brave Enough CME Conference RHETI Enneagram Assessment Enneagram Course InCrowd MicroSurveys Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN  Join The Table, Brave Enough's community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women. This season is sponsored by InCrowd, a brand within the Apollo Intelligence Family of companies.  Join today by clicking on the link we'll share after this episode and earn money sharing your medical expertise.

In this episode of "Making Waves at C-Level", Thom Singer sits down with Larry Long Jr. Larry is a seasoned sales executive who turned speaker for companies. He brings to his presentations a combination of experience and high energy.   About Larry Long Jr. Larry Long Jr is the Founder and CEO (that's Chief Energy Officer) of LLJR Enterprises, which focuses on sales motivation, inspiration, transformation, training & coaching. He is the host of the weekly ‘Midweek Midday Motivational Minute' Linkedin, Facebook, YouTube & Instagram Live series, Co-Author of Color Outside The Lines: Stories of Extraordinary Leadership, and Author of JOLT! Get Zapped Into Intentionality: Rediscover and Believe in Your Inner Greatness coming out in Spring 2022. Larry is also Co-Founder and Lead Instructor of The Sales Allies, an online sales training course and supportive community designed to uplift sales professionals.  Ask yourself…do you break out sweating when thinking about Sales? Does that 500lb phone ever scare you into a state of paralysis? Well, guess what??? It's staring back at you too, saying ‘Use Me Please!' No worries as you're not alone…and thankfully Larry Long Jr comes from a 16+ year career of leading software sales teams (Sageworks, Medfusion, Intuit, ChannelAdvisor, Pendo, Teamworks) and helping them find sales success.   As a former collegiate D1 baseball player at University of Maryland  and legacy Terrapin student-athlete (both, his father and younger sister were long & triple-jumpers at University of Maryland…Go Terps!), Larry has had his fair share of strikeouts and knows how to deal with the highs and lows, ups and downs of Sales.  Larry's goal is to help you realize that sales IS NOT a four letter word. He is extremely passionate about coaching, and helping professionals take their game to the 'next level'. As an experienced sales leader with a demonstrated history of success in SaaS sales, Larry brings a unique perspective to the table and understands many of the challenges faced by sales professionals.   His areas of experience include Sales Training, Team Development, Leadership, & Motivation within organizations of all stages (start-up to publicly traded). Practicing what he preaches, Larry continuously seeks opportunities to learn & grow. Larry looks forward to assisting your organization.  https://thomsinger.com/podcast/larry-long-jr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be a strong woman? Beyond the literal definition, a strong woman exemplifies leadership qualities in every area of her life—namely, in the way she influences those around her. Leadership expert and CEO Jenni Catron joined Darlene Brock and Julie Bender to share the six characteristics you may not even know you have that make you strong. You'll be surprised to learn that often, the biggest obstacle standing in the way of our potential for growth and impact is ourselves. One of the most critical traits of a strong woman is self-awareness; only when we take a personal temperature check can we clearly see how to help ourselves make the best impact in every other facet of our lives. Jenni also discusses how to combat self-doubt and recognize your innate strengths. This is a must-listen episode for strong women, and those who want to be. Jenni Catron is a writer, speaker, and leadership coach who consults churches and non-profits to help them lead from their extraordinary best. She is also the founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group, where she consults with individuals and teams on leadership and organizational health. She's written several books including Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence and The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. Jenni loves a fabulous cup of tea, great books, learning the game of tennis, and hiking the West Coast with her husband. You can follow Jenni on Instagram @jennicatron, on Facebook @authorjennicatron, and on her website, jennicatron.com. Quote of the episode: “The more self-aware and comfortable we are with who we are, then we come with a confidence that's really compelling and not off-putting.” —Jenni Catron Resources: —Read Jenni's articles: –Stuck in a Bad Work Culture? 6 Ways to Make it Better –The 6 Qualities That Make a Female Leader Strong –How to Be a Leader You Can Be Proud Of —Grab a copy of Jenni's book: The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership: The Power of Leading from Your Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength —Click here to connect with Jenni for one-on-one coaching Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife

What does it mean to be a strong woman? Beyond the literal definition, a strong woman exemplifies leadership qualities in every area of her life—namely, in the way she influences those around her. Leadership expert and CEO Jenni Catron joined Darlene Brock and Julie Bender to share the six characteristics you may not even know you have that make you strong. You'll be surprised to learn that often, the biggest obstacle standing in the way of our potential for growth and impact is ourselves. One of the most critical traits of a strong woman is self-awareness; only when we take a personal temperature check can we clearly see how to help ourselves make the best impact in every other facet of our lives. Jenni also discusses how to combat self-doubt and recognize your innate strengths. This is a must-listen episode for strong women, and those who want to be. Jenni Catron is a writer, speaker, and leadership coach who consults churches and non-profits to help them lead from their extraordinary best. She is also the founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group, where she consults with individuals and teams on leadership and organizational health. She's written several books including Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence and The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. Jenni loves a fabulous cup of tea, great books, learning the game of tennis, and hiking the West Coast with her husband. You can follow Jenni on Instagram @jennicatron, on Facebook @authorjennicatron, and on her website, jennicatron.com. Quote of the episode: “The more self-aware and comfortable we are with who we are, then we come with a confidence that's really compelling and not off-putting.” —Jenni Catron Resources: —Read Jenni's articles: –Stuck in a Bad Work Culture? 6 Ways to Make it Better –The 6 Qualities That Make a Female Leader Strong –How to Be a Leader You Can Be Proud Of —Grab a copy of Jenni's book: The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership: The Power of Leading from Your Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength —Click here to connect with Jenni for one-on-one coaching Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife