CommonSense Leadership Influencer Podcast

Our Theme for August - September is "The Value of Service," focusing on giving back and finding fulfillment.   Today's guest is Marcus Coleman, Director - Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships - Department of Homeland Security.  Marcus shares the origins of his passion for public service.  His family legacy started with his great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother a...

Today, we continue with our theme:   "Seizing the Moment."   Our guests support you with "future-focused" guidance and advice based on their expertise and uniquely practical, real-life experiences.  Each interview/conversation offers positive steps, clear markers, and guideposts that support your developmental intentions . Drs. Sharon McDowell Larsen and Mary J. Barry share their ex...

Our theme:  "Seize the Moment" - continues our focus on being more intentional about success in any area or level of our career and personal life. Today's podcast revisits a conversation with guest Dr. Pete Ronayne. Dr. Pete Ronayne, is a foremost authority on Neuro-leadership - the science of intentional function and focus on the brain in leadership, offers insights into the importance and n...

Our theme:  "Seize the Moment" - continues our focus on being more intentional about success in any area or level of our career and personal life. Today's podcast revisits a conversation with guests Pastor Kareem Bowen and Sandra Ware.   Advancement comes in many shapes and forms but courage, intentionality, and faith separate potential from achieving.  Today's guests, Pastor Kareem...

Our theme:  "Seize the Moment" - continues our focus on being more intentional about success in any area or level of our career and personal life. Today's podcast revisits "The Art of the Ask" with our guest Kimberly Wilson. We all experience challenges and adjustments in this 2+ year "disruption"!  Some experienced losses previously unimagined. While others experienced new beginnings, c...

Our theme:  "Be Intentional" - continues our focus on being laser-focused on success in any area or level. Today's podcast revisits "Thriving in a Disruption" with our guest Wendy Davidson. What does it mean to Thrive?  How do I change my thinking about disruptions? How do I successfully lead myself and others through a disruption? Wendy Davidson is President - Americas - Gambia Performa...

Our theme:  "Be Intentional about Success" - continues our focus on being laser focus on success. Today's podcast is revisits "The Art of the Ask". What does it mean to ASK?  Why ASK?  How to ASK?  Our definition for ASK - something requested, or required of someone —used especially in phrases like a big ask and a tough ask to say that what is bein...

Our April Theme: "Laser-Focused For Greater Success"! Today, Dr. LD is joined by Professor Wendy Greene, one of the architects of the Crown Act (legislation) - anti-discrimination law based on natural hair.  Professor Greene shares her wisdom on various topics that provide insights into her purpose, motivation, platform, and passions.     Professor Greene is a thought-leader in anti...

Our April Theme: "Laser-Focused For Greater Success"! Today, Dr. LD is joined by talent development thought leaders who have combined expertise covering over 80+ career years!  Today's podcast is Part 2 of the conversation with her Guests:  Randy McShepard - Vice President - Public Affairs & Chief Talent Officer at RPM International, Inc., Carolyn Stennett, Esq. - Vice President - Hu...

Our April Theme: "Laser-Focused For Greater Success"! Today, Dr. LD is joined by talent development thought leaders who have combined expertise covering over 80+ career years!  Our Guests:  Randy McShepard - Vice President - Public Affairs & Chief Talent Officer at RPM International, Inc., Carolyn Stennett, Esq. - Vice President - Human Resources at Victaulic and Karen McClendon - Ch...

Our March Theme: "Laser-Focused For Greater Success" and our Host, Dr. LD's 20th Entrepreneurial Anniversary! Today, Dr. LD shares Lessons Learned from 20 years in business!  You'll hear some hilarious, yet poignant tips that any entrepreneur or anyone considering starting business or in respective professions, will find helpful.  Celebrating 20 years in business is a phenomenal blessing...

Our March Theme: "Laser-Focused For Greater Success" prepares us for "what's next" with our Brand in the new year! Today's podcast guest is Terri Nimmons - Principal - Stone Lake Leadership Group and Adjunct Faculty - the SEC University.   Terri's vast corporate, entrepreneurial and life experiences position her as one of the leading experts in the area of leadership and organizational develo...

Our January-February Theme: "2022:  New Year With New Perspectives" prepares us for "what's next" in our lives in the new year! Today's podcast guest is Tyra Dent Smith, President - African American Federal Executive Association (AAFEA).   She discusses career opportunities available and the actions individuals should take during "The Great Recession" and "The Retirement Tsunami".  ...

Our January-February Theme: "2022:  New Year With New Perspectives" prepares us for "what's next" in our lives in the new year! Today's podcast guest is Marty Mucci, CEO & Chairman of the Board of Paychex.  Marty is a thought-leader with provocative insights that will help business owners and workers maximize their potential.  Marty's a frequent guest on Mad Money with Jim Crame...

New Year's!  Our January-February Theme: "2022:  New Year With New Perspectives" prepares us for "what's next" in our lives in the new year! Today's podcast is Dr. LD's insights about Expectations and ways to enjoy a phenomenal new year of new opportunities, challenges and perspectives.  This week's episode will help you make 2022, the best year of your life! Remember,  CommonS...

New Year's!  Our January-February Theme: "2022:  New Year With New Perspectives" prepares us for "what's next" in our lives in the new year! Today's podcast is a SETUP for a phenomenal new year of new opportunities, challenges and perspectives.  This week's episode will help you make 2022, the best year of your life! Remember,   CommonSense Leadership Influencer Podcast is your...

Happy Holidays!  New Year's Eve!  Our December Theme: "Resilience and The Role of Gratitude" continues!   Tis the season to express gratitude and appreciation!   Today's podcast is a RECAP of phenomenal Sage Advice and Leadership Wisdom shared during 2021, from multiple guests who shared their life and career lessons.  This week's episode will help you make 2022, the best...

Happy Holidays!  Merry Christmas Eve!   Our December Theme: "Resilience and The Role of Gratitude" continues!   Tis the season to express gratitude and appreciation!  Our podcast is on a holiday break and we'll REWIND past interviews to share the wisdom, inspiration and information of those conversations with you again. During your holidays, spend a little time binge listening/...

Welcome to December, and our Theme: "Resilience and The Role of Gratitude" continues!   Tis the season to express gratitude and appreciation!  Our podcast is on a holiday break and we'll REWIND past interviews to share the wisdom, inspiration and information of those conversations with you again. During your holidays, spend a little time binge listening/watching CommonSense Leadership In...

Welcome to December, and our Theme: "Resilience and The Role of Gratitude" continues!   Tis the season to express gratitude and appreciation!  Our podcast is on a holiday break and we'll REWIND past interviews to share the wisdom, inspiration and information of those conversations with you again. During your holidays, spend a little time binge listening/watching CommonSense Leadership In...

This month, we continue with our theme: into December:  "Resilience and The Role of Gratitude".  Resilience is a significant topic to explore, especially at this time - holiday season and end of the year.   The ability to bounce back when faced with adversity, setbacks and disappointments is both art and science.  Now, more than ever, it's important to pause, take a breath and...

November is the month of Thanksgiving and Gratitude! November, is also our Podcast Anniversary Month!  Our theme is "Resilience and The Role of Gratitude".  Resilience is a significant topic to explore, especially at this time, and we do so through the lens of Gratitude.   The ability to bounce back when faced with adversity, setbacks and disappointments is both art and science. &nb...

November is the month of Thanksgiving and Gratitude!   November, is also our Podcast Anniversary Month!  Our theme is "Resilience and The Role of Gratitude".  Resilience is a significant topic to explore, especially at this time, and we do so through the lens of Gratitude.   The ability to bounce back when faced with adversity, setbacks and disappointments is both art and scien...

Welcome to November, the month of Thanksgiving and Gratitude .   November, is also our Podcast Anniversary Month!  Our theme is "Resilience and The Role of Gratitude".  Resilience is a significant topic to explore, especially at this time, and we do so through the lens of Gratitude.   The ability to bounce back when faced with adversity, setbacks and disappointments is both art...

Welcome to November, the month of Thanksgiving and Gratitude .   November, is also our Podcast Anniversary Month!  Our theme is "Resilience and The Role of Gratitude".  Resilience is a significant topic to explore, especially at this time, and we do so through the lens of Gratitude.   The ability to bounce back when faced with adversity, setbacks and disappointments is both art...