LeaderLink Podcast

Charles and Josh talk about leadership through the lens of Robert Kelley's followership theory. Most of us, including leaders, are also followers. This episode gives a brief overview of the followership model, and how it can help leaders. https://hbr.org/1988/11/in-praise-of-followers  Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Gi...

Join Charles and Josh in a discussion on various time management techniques for leaders. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadership.com LeaderLink P...

Charles and Josh interview Lola Dada-Olley, a keynote speaker, Tedx speaker, advocate, and corporate attorney who specializes in the Americans with Disabilities Act. This episode gives an overview of Lola's journey into advocacy as she shares the story of her family's multigenerational experiences with autism. Lola talks about leading through adversity, and how we can redefine success as...

Charles and Josh kick off season 2 with a focus on the important topic of leader self-care.  Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadership.com LeaderLi...

Join Charles for a conversation with Ashley Adair of Keller Williams (Texas Homes Network). We discuss her leadership journey from managing restaurants in north Texas to learning the real estate business in San Antonio to leading a real estate team in San Antonio. We also discuss how she formed a partnership in north Texas with her mother, Deborah Hayes. https://www.ashleysrealtygroup.com Our goal...

Join in for Charles' conversation with Jarrid Trudeau, Executive Vice President of Kristoff Cigars. We discuss his transition from executive roles in corporate America to becoming a cigar sales representative to building and leading a worldwide salesforce. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you l...

Join us for our conversation with Dylan Rafaty, founder and chairman of the North Texas Disability Chamber, and author of Occupy Special Education – Children Should be Seen and Heard .  Dylan is a social entrepreneur and an activist for disability inclusion. In this episode, we discuss his journey from public school to college, his vision for the North Texas Disability Chamber (formerly Dylan List...

This is a unique episode with a big announcement from the Grand Pooba of LeaderLink, Charles. Listen in as Charles reveals his big transition.  Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership!...

Join us we interview Kayla Umberger. Kayla has an incredible story to tell about endurance and adaptability in leadership.  Kayla is currently the President of ACME Commercial Servies in the Dallas-metroplex, a graduate of Baylor University, and is currently finishing her MBA from Southern Methodist University.  Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We...

Josh and Charles spend this episode discussing personality tests and why Josh doesn't like the Enneagram while Charles loves it.  Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us...

Join us as we visit with Ken again for a deeper dive into how thinking from a consultant's perspective can give you more insight into your leadership at all levels.  Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about wh...

Join our conversation today with Ken Weitzel. Ken has a passion for asking great questions to help people and organizations craft well-formed outcomes. Ken has spent his whole career in technology consulting and is also an adjunct professor for TCU's Neely MBA program Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star rev...

Join us in Episode 10 as we talk entrepreneurship, fundraising, and consulting with Thomas Gleason. Thomas is founder and CEO of several small companies from land services to oil & gas to business and political consulting. His story is fascinating so tune in! And don't forget to check out the non-profit Boots for Warriors at bootsforwarriors.org . Our goal is to connect you to leaders and...

Join us as we talk with Greg Kish. Greg is a partner with Kish, Manktellow & Bailey and has been recognized as a go-to trial lawyer. On top of his superb legal accomplishments, Greg is an avid community servant.  He serves as a Parks and Recreation Commissioner for the City of Richardson, and has served on the board of directors and advisory boards of several nonprofit organizations,  Our goal...

In this episode Charles and Josh debrief some of the things they've learned from the last three guests.  The leadership development software that Josh and his team use is called Leadr. You can find more info and schedule a demo at leadr.com.  Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you h...

Join us for the second part of our conversation with Dan Bailey. Dan is the founder and president of Just Say YES, a non-profit dedicated to growing value and vision in youth by combating isolation and imparting hope.  Learn more about Just Say Yes at justsayyes.org. Check out the book "People Fuel" by Dr. John Townsend: https://www.amazon.com/People-Fuel-Fill-Your-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0...

Our guest for today is Dan Bailey. Dan is the founder and president of Just Say YES, a non-profit dedicated to growing value and vision in youth by combating isolation and imparting hope.  Learn more about Just Say Yes at justsayyes.org. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and l...

Join Charles and Josh for the second half of their conversation with Susan Watson, COO of Carrollton Regional Medical Center. In this second half, Susan discusses how hospital administration and leadership adapted to the challenges of COVID, how Strengths Finders has helped Susan lead well, and more. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your fe...

This episode features Susan Watson, COO of Carrollton Regional Medical Center. We learn how Susan climbed the ladder from entry-level phlebotomist all the way to the C-suite with the help of encouraging leaders throughout her journey. Susan shares her thoughts on the importance of education, and how people skills are the real key to successful leadership.   Our goal is to connect you to leaders an...

In this episode we continue our interview with David Henry, CEO of StatusJet , the #1 private jet chartering company in the nation. This episode is sponsored by StatusJet. At Status Jet, our goal is simple: to not only meet your unique needs, but to exceed them. We offer the safest, finest aircraft in the luxury private jet charter industry, coupled with an unparalleled level of service. With a nu...

In this episode we interview with David Henry, CEO of StatusJet , the #1 private jet chartering company in the nation. This episode is sponsored by StatusJet. At Status Jet, our goal is simple: to not only meet your unique needs, but to exceed them. We offer the safest, finest aircraft in the luxury private jet charter industry, coupled with an unparalleled level of service. With a number of domes...

The inaugural LeaderLink Podcast episode. In episode 1, Charles and Josh share about the beginning of their leadership journeys and why they started a podcast.  Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it come...