In The Lead with Kim Harris

“Welcome to Leadership Briefs—a series of unscheduled conversations where I pop in to share timely leadership insights, career lessons, and practical strategies to help you lead with confidence. No season. No schedule. Just conversations that matter when they matter most.” This Episode:  From the outside, it looks like you’ve made it. The salary is good. The benefits are solid. People tell you how...

Representation of women in the C-suite is at the highest its ever been, increasing from 17% to 28% since 2015.   With a focus on women in leadership, this book discussion w/ Dr. Melissa Bloom (Queen Bee Chronicles: Empowering Women to Challenge Biases and Spark Change) is an exploration of the hidden biases that hinder women's progress in leadership roles.  Now, more than ever, we cannot affo...

This Bonus Episode was created so you don't forget to remember the goals you set for 2023! If you're like me, you've already experienced some disappointments as you pursue the vision you created.  These disappointments are NOT meant to derail you...they often come down your driveway to teach you a lesson or to alert you to something you may have overlooked.  Don't avoid process...

Welcome to Season 4 - our Power Up Season!   This quick intro gives you a bit of info about what you can expect all season long.  It you're new to the listening community...WELCOME!  If you're a returning leader, WELCOME BACK! Please drop us a note of topics you'd like us to cover.  To highlight someone in your community who is making an impact, nominate him/her for our Boss People...

In order to have effective team conditions, you must get into the habit of responding to the emotions of others.  Karla drops some keen insight on what emotional intelligence is and why it's important in leadership. Guest Info Karla Greene - Cleveland Area, Ohio Corporate Trainer and Leadership Expert Linkedin - karlaogreen/ Boss People Making Boss Moves Kinshasha Hawkins - Patient Access Con...

The key to exercising leadership power is knowing when and how to dispense it.  Using a relatable approach, this episode leaves you with easy an to implement approach to winning your next victory.  I can't leave too many details here, you'll have to take a listen. Please drop us a note of topics you'd like us to cover.  To highlight someone in your community who is making an impact,...

Builders Build and Leaders Lead!  Great leaders are able to identify leadership competencies and maximize the impact for the greater good.  Don't let society's view of what a leader looks like taint your lens or get in your way of building another leader.  This episode leaves you with a few nuggets on the importance of looking past what you see to identify some untapped potential. Please...

Guest: Duane “Spike Lou” Wilson, Comedian - @unclelou216 An Alphabet Soup of Tips to Take Away ·      Mommy’s Lou Lou Comedy Tour – June 16, 2022 (Cleveland, Ohio) designed to create laughter and give opportunities to others ·      Hold on to your inner child – make others smile ·      If you want to go fast, go alone.  If you want to go far, go with people. ·      Impact others by being yourself...

This episode exposes the power of ensuring your core values are showcased  as you build your legacy of leadership. Key Take-a-Ways  Create a vision for where you’re going, not where you are in the moment. Remember that the choices you make today dictate your life so, choose wisely. Don’t hesitate to pull back to grow – reposition when necessary.   The way you lead your family can make a difference...

In some ways, help is hard to come by...in other ways it's right at  our fingertips, but takes a leaders' preparedness to effectively put it to good use. Leading question: Why do are we often reluctant to receive the help that comes our way? Tips to Maximize Help  Have a Clear Vision Chart Your Path  - know where you want to go Lay the Foundation - remember you need people Let help, help...

In this episode, we unpack relatable ways you can create influence and then use it to have impact on the people you serve.  There's also a challenge you'll want to listen for as its something you can implement immediately. Grab something to take notes because this episode leaves you with: Techniques to help you build influence and impact Ways to be intentional  Strategies for influencing...

Everyone has a style of leading that is unique to who they are.  Alicia shares insight on why your personal style matters and how you use it to make an impact on the people you serve. Key Take-a-Ways Manage your brand, don't let it manage you People need to feel your energy Know your Non-Negotiables - communicate expectations, delegate and follow up Many forms (styles) of leadership - discuss...

Whether you're a leader at home, in the community, in church or in the workplace, leadership can have its share of tough times.  This episode is designed to acknowledge and address that feeling of being stuck. Key Take-a-ways Be willing to address your flaws Make your next move your best move by applying the 3 strategies Stop & Focus While you grind, set clear deadlines Relinquish some Re...

Let the fear you experience fuel you!  Words from our guest, s"Aisa Robinson gave us life and permission to take bold moves.  If you are scared of something, that might mean it's for you, and that's all you need to get moving.  Approach situations and things that you fear as an opportunity to experience a new adventure. Challenge: Find something you're passionate about and Do S...

We're approaching a new quarter, and a new season with new opportunities to crush a goal!  Going Hard in the Paint is simply having a relentless focus to meet out goals.  We answered questions from our viewers and shared practical tips in our responses. 1.  What’s your planning process like when you get ready to attack a new goal? 2.  How do you balance your leadership role and your home life...

Fear is real, but stop letting it control you!!! Mark Wright dropped some gems!!!  He shared a few pitfalls and the many, many ways he's been shooting his shot since High School.  This film producer left us some practical leadership tips reminding us to not be afraid to ask questions and MOST importantly... Manage your fear ! Challenge: Identify something that's holding you back.  Push p...

Summer Sizzle 2021 happens on INSTAGRAM  LIVE every Saturday during the month of July around 12 noon ET  @leadersofleadersfl I could not let video and audio challenges interfere with the uploading of this episode.  So, please excuse the static and get into this week's episode because there is something for everyone.  Dr. John Paul dropped some practical nuggets on what you need to do to get i...

Summer Sizzle 2021 happens on INSTAGRAM  LIVE every Saturday during the month of July around 12 noon @leadersofleadersfl In this week's episode, you'll want to grab nuggets on the "Top 3 Things" that will help you leverage your leadership, build the capacity of the people you serve and add a few gems to your toolbox.   Summer Sizzle Line Up July 10 - Positioning to Pivot  July...

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Guest:  Danielle T. Harrell, Educator of 23 years  -Teacher, Principal, Director, Leader Twitter: @ Danielle connects with us to discuss some of the Power Struggles she had and what she did to overcome them, grow in her leadership practices and get the WIN! Nuggets dropped... All relationships are leadership relationships You don't have to exert your power Power struggles inhibit the work BOS...

Transforming culture, whether in a virtual space or brick and mortar, in the home or the workplace, is a forever journey.  Here's a few key points from this session… ·      Create the Right Vision for the Right Time ·      Identify & establish goals with progress updates and milestone markers ·      Gather the courage you’ll need to transform the most vital pieces of your legacy as a lead...

Relationships are the cornerstone to our world and unfortunately, sometimes they go left.  We all need people in order to navigate in our home, workplace and in our communities.  This episode takes a deeper dive into the importance of rebuilding relationships that have either been severed or mishandled.   The ability to impact and influence people takes real leadership and you can't do that w...

Life can bring about a world wind of challenges and the ability to manage your mindset in your leadership role (at home, in your community or in the workplace) is critical to your success.  Hear from educator, Tianna Nichols on the strategy she uses to make sure she's showing up as her best self each and every day.  Also, key in on our Boss People Making Boss Moves segment, get suggestions on...