Excellence Personified with Elijah L. Harris

Elijah L. Harris shares his personal journey of fatherhood, emphasizing the challenges, reflections, and lessons learned. He delves into the importance of discipline, motivation, and excellence, drawing parallels to his experiences and providing actionable insights for listeners. Takeaways Fatherhood challenges and reflections The power of discipline and motivation in achieving excellence Chapters...

In this episode of Excellence Personified, Elijah L. Harris shares his personal journey towards excellence, focusing on mental and emotional well-being, preparing for parenthood, and the importance of authenticity. He emphasizes the need for self-reflection, resilience, and the courage to unhide one's true self. Through personal anecdotes and insights, he encourages listeners to embrace their wort...

In this episode of Excellence Personified, host Elijah L. Harris engages in a heartfelt conversation with Malik Gilmore, a dedicated coach and teacher at Mt. Hebron High School. They discuss Malik's journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a role model in his community. The conversation highlights the importance of resilience, mentorship, and giving back to the youth. Malik shares his exp...

In this episode of Excellence Personified, Elijah L. Harris shares his personal journey of navigating family dynamics, especially during the holiday season. He reflects on his experiences with family, the importance of self-reflection, and the power of connection and redemption within familial relationships. Elijah shares one of his most meaningful holiday moments - reconnecting with his father an...

In this episode of Excellence Personified, host Elijah L. Harris engages in a deep conversation with Devin Garrett, a community leader, mentor and founder of Doubted Success. They explore themes of personal growth, mentorship, and the importance of community. Devin shares his journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a beacon of hope for others, emphasizing the significance of faith, famil...

In this episode, Elijah L. Harris reflects on personal resilience, the importance of embracing one's narrative, and the potential for growth and change. He discusses the comeback of Red Lobster under new leadership, emphasizing the significance of understanding and influencing personal narratives. The conversation explores the iceberg model of self-awareness and the power individuals have to resha...

On this episode we welcome the first GUEST to Excellence Personified, Jasmin Jones! This conversation is near and dear to my heart as Jasmin is my sister. We explore our upbringing, navigating growing up with a single mother, her self-discovery of the power she possesses, how she managed her mental health through it all, and MORE! Jasmin has accomplished so much so far, from being a Double-Graduat...

On this episode, we begin the conversation of Resilience - exploring what it looks like to Rebound through the peaks and valleys of life. Bouncing back from failure, setbacks, and trauma is just as defining as succeeding in the first place. What are some of those things and experiences that you have rebounded from, or still have to today? Are you able to fail with a purpose? Listen in as I touch o...

As I celebrate my 30th birthday, listen in as I reflect on the most influential life lesson that I’ve discovered so far - The Power of Your Self Worth 
 What we produce in life is often tied to our thoughts and feelings about ourselves. Pour into yourself, so that you can pour into others. 
 On this episode we discuss: ​My thoughts and feelings about my birthday. ​More Olympics! Quincy Hall’s admi...

On the first FULL Episode of Excellence Personified, we dive into how we define Excellence around here! 
 In doing so, we touch on: ​The Olympics (specifically the South Sudan Men’s Basketball Team) ​A real-world example of what it looks like to Ignite YOUR Excellence ​My three phases of Excellence. If nothing else, you should walk away from this episode knowing that you don’t need me in order to...

Welcome to Excellence Personified! This is a brief introduction to myself, and this show. All I ask is that you show up with an open mind, an open heart, and know that You are Worthy of the Excellence that lies inside of you! Peace, Love, & Joy. ELH