BSTL Podcast

Every organization seeks a strong leader that can offer a legacy with a positive perspective and outcome. But, how does one achieve this and what does your legacy look like when you the leader leaves the organization and/or transitions upward? Be intentional in leaving a legacy behind rather than fragments and pieces of your personality. However you leave, leaders need to ensure that those that fo...

Is there a fine line between coercion and cohesion for leaders within an organization? When creating these spaces, what does the culture of your organization look like as you strive to maintain a level of collaboration? Coercion Does Not Lead To Cohesion Takeaways : As leaders, we need to teach our team and other leaders the ability to process how they do what they do without breaking any of their...

It is important as leaders to acknowledge and create a space for DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) of others. This awareness allows leaders the ability to have a space addressing justice for all. Create a space where justice drives all actions, all behaviors, self awareness, both inside and out of your organization. Establish an environment where you understand that, as a leader, you are wil...

As leaders, we have to teach other leaders how to embrace the roles in which they are currently leading in. As a result, they will be more apt to appreciate what it is that they have to offer to their organization. Teach your organizational team to take the structure that is given to them and create their own art and science behind it. Create the tempo of oneness while accomplishing your mission,...

Happy Anniversary!!! We Made it to one full year!!! Thank you for this wonderful journey so far. I am excited to see what another year will bring. Leadership is not only arriving at your destination, it is also the process of experiencing and sharing how you arrived at your pivotal moments. What are some of the leadership skills you have learned about yourself in order to lead a different way? Who...

It is often said that "a picture is worth a 1000 words." As a leader, you often have to look through a specific lens in order to see how well others lead. As you assess the captured images, are you able to determine the qualities that makes a good leader successful? What are some of the identifiable traits? What do you see when you watch other people lead that would set the characteristics and cri...

As leaders, we often question our purpose in life. Are we on the right track to completing the goals that we set out for ourselves in the position that we are currently in? How do we continue to mentor and lead others while we are journeying through life's moments? The ability to share your story and your work-life journey encourages other leaders to recognize their potential within themselves and...

Leadership has become more prevalent over the last few decades The ability to be an entrepreneur while juggling work and home life requires maintaining excellent organizational skills. Leading with authenticity allows you to be intentional with inclusion, diversity and justice within your organization and yourself. Lead in such a way that it allows you to remain connected, engaged and supportive i...

As leaders and entrepreneurs, the journey to attain success is never easy. You sometimes may gain two steps forward and fall ten steps backwards before seeing your true mission, vision and core values. But, is it really a step backwards if personal growth is still occuring? Leaders have to be willing to make the required adjustments, whatever they are, in order to maintain the course. Change manag...

The best resource in any organization is your team. As leaders, it is our responsibility to help our teams to understand not only where they fit in and how well they are doing, but to remind them of what is required of them in order for them to run effectively within your organization. Give your team what they need versus what they want. By doing this, you are ensuring long term that they will be...

As leaders, our voices are sometimes reflected through our compassion and truth within an organization. But, how we express and compose ourselves is just as important in attaining how we reach our truth. Sometimes we have to be willing to die as a metaphor on a hill for the sake of pushing an agenda forward. This action will actually help those within your organization to grow and to thrive as you...

Like Lego, there are many pieces that need to be connected in order to achieve its final outcome. This can only be attained by following the Lego instructions page by page. There is a process to building and creating something while working towards its completion. Every leader requires a system and every system requires a process to be effective in an organization. What does your leadership bluepr...

Leadership progression is not primarily the service that you provide to your organization nor is it only an acknowledgement of your accomplishments. The progress of your legacy and hard work depends on your ability to not only transform yourself but others at the same time. The greatest resource you can contribute to your organization is to teach the people that you work with everything that you k...

As leaders, it is important to create an environment that allows your organization to maintain sustainability and longevity through collaboration. Recognize the space and beauty that is derived from many hills into one mountain. Create mountains rather than individual hills. In this sense, you are not only creating a legacy, but you are " Building Something That Lasts ." Build Mountains, Not Hills...

As leaders, we sometimes leave or ignore pressing issues without realizing the ripple affect that they may create. Whether leading, mentoring, sharing or empowering your organization, it is important to address those deep rooted challenges that may potentially grow into an even bigger problem. Learn some key points to identify, assess, evaluate and change deeply embedded cultural issues. Having th...

As leaders, we sometimes have to just sit there and reflect on what to do next in our organization. Reflection allows you to visually see what is happening with your team while observing how well they can lead and work together on your behalf. Appreciate the importance of your thoughts while you watch and take everything in. Allow your mind to do the work and let other people lead for you. Your qu...

Every now and then we find ourselves as leaders where we have to make a decision for the betterment of the organization. Your team may approach you with individual recommendations and ideas. Should you say "yes" when approached with an idea or should you say "no" and table the discussion for another time? You are continually up for scrutiny whether the outcome is favorable or not as the decision i...

In the Olympics, the torch is lit and then passed from one person to another. The objective is to ensure that the flame does not go out while maintaining movement and continuity. As visionary leaders, the same principle applies in order to create a strong and meaningful organization, Every leader must have a vision in order to keep their flame or light burning. What are your mission, vison and cor...

As leaders, opportunities arise for you to leave or transition into different leadership positions. As you approach the heels of your predecessor, how do you ensure that you maintain forward movement? How do you position yourself to push the needle forward so that the person that follows behind you can build on what you have left behind? Moving The Needle Forward Or Maintaining Mediocrity Takeaway...

When we think of ecosystems, we generally think about natural resources which include water, food, air and the daily essentials of life. But, what does an ecosystem look like with respects to leadership? Every leader has a responsibility within an interconnected system to collaborate in order to get work completed. The benefits reaped will be shown in the overall outcome. Everyone Needs A Balanced...

We often hear the phrase that your "actions speak louder than words." What type of leader do you present yourself to be? Does it matter if others follow in your footsteps? Do your actions consistently allow you to be true to yourself? Creating character building qualities allows you to self-evaluate the type of leader you choose to be while acknowledging what you have to offer. It takes courage to...

As leaders, we have the opportunity to teach and mentor others to create their own leadership skills. Are you the type of leader that leads while micro-managing your team or do you allow your team to grow from being dependent on you to seeking their own independence? What are the nuances in how you lead? Dependence to Independence Takeaways : Leaders should strive to move their team and individual...

As a leaders, we live in a world of competition. Do you have what it takes to train someone who may ultimately take your position and become your future boss? If so, how many times do you think that you would be able to mentor or lead your future CEO, manager, supervisor, etc., before you say, "I may not have the degree but I am training them and I have the knowledge and experience to be promoted?...

Still thanking many of you for your continued prayers while I am still recovering. This podcast was recorded before I took ill and was recorded for January 2, 2023. This podcast speaks to being courageous while sustaining character building qualities. Were you ever considered to be one of those leaders that was quiet or perhaps tucked away in an organization and deemed a "nobody" and then, all of...

Hello everyone!! It is great to be back. I AM ALIVE AND THANKFUL. On behalf of my family, myself and BSTL, thank you for all the prayers and calls that went out for a speedy and healthy recovery. I am out of the hospital and on the mend. This podcast has even more significance as we start off the New Year of 2023. What does it really take to become a leader? Implementing core values, such as faith...