Lead a Horse to Water

This week I had the opportunity to connect with a leader in the Arts … a leader in baseball … an innovator … in a word, multitalented. Rather than a lengthy introduction, just ‘Google’ the name, Nate Fish (this week’s guest). And if you are not in the mood to search on your own, here is a head start:  www.kingofjewishbaseball.com .  The conversation runs the gamut of topics and I am thrilled to ad...

This week “Lead a Horse to Water” welcomes a local leader who I would call young. And as young as she is, I have known her for nearly 25 years. And now she is on the podcast ready to help me learn and boy oh boy did she bring “A” game. My new favorite "howardism" should actually be called a “beckyism" as today’s guest, Becky Arkfeld,shared, “The world was spinning faster than before...

On this episode of "Lead a Horse to Water" we spend some time reviewing our previous six guests and connect what they shared. We like to call it "Spiral Day" when we spiral our learning. This means we review what we have learned in order to deepen our learning. And when you get to the end of the podcast, stick around because the bonus this week is a performance by Driftwood Qui...

Smart people make for great guests. This week's guest certainly fills that requirement. An earlier guest on our podcast, Lisa Barnett, spoke about our soul’s journey. This week's guest’s soul has clearly been on a journey with my soul through space and time. And in our present soul’s journey this week’s guest, Eric Beil, is my nephew. I hope this connection is as evident to our listeners a...

I have been looking forward to this guest on the show since its inception. Sentari Minor has been a friend and colleague for more than ten years (I want to say nearly 15 years). And the show delivers … I loved so much of this show that I suggest a drinking game for the number of times I say, “I love that!”. My Howardism for the show … “Mentorship is a relationship. Leadership is a relationship. Li...

What happens when you put two graduates from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (1983 and 1984) in the room together? You end up laughing, having a great discussion, and even learning a little something. This week Deron Shields leads the conversation, teaches us how to “walk with your eyes” – and reminds us of the importance of coaching sports. Deron is a member of the Sea Cloud Sports Wall of Fam...

This week I got to reconnect with one of Arizona’s strong leaders, Laurie Doering. Laurie brought great energy and great wisdom. One of my favorite moments was when she was speaking about the questions she reflects on regarding candidates when hiring. She asks: 1) Are you a positive person? 2) Are you a team player? 3) Are you coachable? What questions help you reflect on candidates? I also want t...

Episode 15 of our Podcast brings us ideas and thoughts from Ron (Ronnie) Mabry. Each episode brings a different vibe and a few points always stick out. One point that stands out in today's podcast is Rotary International's "The Four Way Test (of the things we think, say or do)": I. Is it the truth? II. Is it fair to all concerned? III. Will it build goodwill and better friendship...

This week we have an amazing guest, Lisa Barnett. Lisa is an author, a teacher, a healer who helps individuals find the core truth of who we are, and to receive the messages of our soul so that we feel clear and are able to move forward and be excited about our life. When we are on purpose, life flows easier, there is greater clarity, and we are able to attract good. Learn more about Lisa’s work a...

On this episode of "Lead a Horse to Water" we spend some time reviewing our previous five guests and connect what they shared. We like to call it "Spiral Day". When we spiral our learning, we review what we have learned in order to deepen our learning. Two bonuses this week - a story and the full song we use on our show. Enjoy Other Desert Cities performing "I am Alive.&qu...

Each guest brings their own portfolio to the show. This week's guest brings one that includes nurse, counselor, motorcycle racer, Guiness Book of World Records holder ... and the list goes on. Spend a half an hour learning with Adam. There is a bonus story at the end.

On this week's podcast we welcome Dr. Jim Rice. Educators in Arizona will need little more to introduce this long time Arizona leader. I am beyond thrilled to sit down with Jim and learn from him again, glean mentorship strategies and ideas, and gain insight on who mentored one of my mentors.

This week we welcome Mark Dix founder of the Phoenix Downtown Chamber Series (visit http://downtownchamberseries.org ). Once you visit the site, head to the live shows which will remind you of the talent and beauty in our community. And don’t call Mark just a musician as he is so much more. I hope you enjoy learning from him and how important problem solving is in the symphony, in the business wor...

This week it is the Fourth of July, America's Independence Day. Who better to get mentorship and leadership ideas than our Founding Fathers? If advice from Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, or Abigail Adams is not enough to tickle your fancy, the podcast brings on a co-host for the first time. Joe Moreno joins the podcast and brings with his wisdom, humor and music (listen for the back-up s...

This week, the podcast welcomes Liz Mullavey. Liz was a successful school principal who cared about her staff and students. She also welcomed a first-year principal (me) as I prepared for my rookie season as a principal. And now we can all learn from her on "Lead a Horse to Water".

On this week's podcast we are joined by Jayson Matthews. Jayson has been making a difference statewide as he serves all Arizonans. His support has been broad from food systems and the fight against hunger to senior services to creating a culture of philanthropy. I hope you enjoy the visit as much as I did with this "fierce advocate for human services and public service".

On this episode of "Lead a Horse to Water" we spend some time reviewing what our guests have shared and connect our learning. We like to call it "Spiral Day". When we spiral our learning we review what we have learned and look to deepen our learning. Each Spiral Day will feature "Story Time" - a chance for your host, Howard Paley, to share a story to bring everything...

This week's podcast we learn from Mady Paley, my daughter. She currently works in higher education and is smart and insightful. Not only has she been one of my mentors (don't we all learn from our children) but she is the person who motivated me to start a podcast.

On this episode of "Lead a Horse to Water" we meet with Jason Bonder, Rabbi, writer, and left-handed pitcher. He shares his wisdom and insight and it is really a treat to talk with him and learn from him.

This week we welcome Marjaneh Gilpatrick to the podcast. Marjaneh has been a leader for teachers across the State of Arizona. She supports Future Teachers of Arizona, The Arizona Educational Foundation and so much more. Marjaneh reminds us that mentorship and leadership is also about building a network. And Marjaneh Gilpatrick is a connector.

This week we welcome Jon Gomez to the podcast. Jon has done so much for music and musicians in Arizona and across the country. He is truly a leader and mentor. No one understands the importance of "team" more than a conductor.

Today is our premiere! The first episode of "Lead a Horse to Water". Our guest today is one of the key mentors in my life and the best way to introduce the podcast - my wife, Sharon Paley.