Leadership for Regular People

What if the secret to greater impact isn't doing more, but caring more deeply about fewer things? In this episode, Brady sits down with Sarah Roberts, Vice President of Programs at Inasmuch Foundation, for a conversation about long-term leadership, the courage to prune well, and what two decades of community-centered work have taught her about showing up with clarity and purpose. Sarah Robert...

What if purpose isn't something you have to find? What if it's something you're already living? In this episode, Brady sits down with Bruce Waller to reframe one of leadership's most talked-about topics. They explore what it looks like to build a career that matters, how to identify your gifts by listening to what others say about you, and why helping people, one conversation at a time, is the sim...

Kelly Warren has been a Training Coordinator at OneOK for 2 1/2 years. She focuses on supporting operational leadership with training resources and is especially passionate about personal and leadership development. You can learn more about Kelly by following her on LinkedIn. Clear Path Leadership helps organizations grow with practical, coaching-driven leadership development. Through one-on-one c...

In this episode, Brady sits down with Ashley Simpson to explore what it really looks like to lead when you’re not in charge and how that mindset shapes both personal growth and organizational impact. They talk through Ashley’s journey from intern to Executive Director, the realities of nonprofit leadership, and why leadership is more about how you show up than the title you hold. The conversation...

In this episode, Brady continues his leadership lessons from 2025 and shares two ideas that surfaced again and again in his coaching and training conversations. First, you’ll learn why time management doesn’t begin with better scheduling, but with elimination. Brady unpacks the uncomfortable truth that every yes is multiple nos, why busyness is often a belief problem, and how saying no to a g...

Leadership is changing, and what worked a decade ago isn’t always what works today. In this episode, Brady shares two leadership lessons that kept showing up again and again in his coaching and training work throughout 2025. You’ll learn why leadership begins with influence, not authority, and what it actually looks like to lead when you’re not in charge. You'll also hear about why effective leade...

In this episode, Brady sits down with Victor Flores, Principal at REDW and one of Oklahoma’s most connected leaders, to talk about the art and psychology of networking. Victor shares how he went from being a shy kid with a stutter to leading in healthcare, tribal finance, and business development, all while building thousands of genuine professional relationships. From speed-dating strategies to l...

In this episode, Brady sits down with Dr. Chris Culver to dive into the rapidly evolving relationship between leadership and artificial intelligence. They explore the limits of AI, the skills leaders will need to succeed in the future, practical ways to incorporate AI into your daily work, and how technology might actually enhance human connection instead of replacing it. Whether you're an early a...

In this episode, Brady sits down with Tyler Huebert, founder of Surf Bar, to talk about his journey from dreaming on a Hawaiian beach to building one of Oklahoma’s premier smoothie and acai bowl destinations. Tyler opens up about what it really takes to lead as a young entrepreneur - delayed gratification, hiring mistakes, hard conversations, and all. He also digs into his leadership values, lesso...

In this episode, Brady sits down with trainer and author Tami Shaw to explore what makes training stick. They talk about her new book Radically Simple Training, why asking the right questions matters more than giving the right answers, and what it means to lead with humility and clarity. Whether you're a professional facilitator or just someone who wants to help people grow, this conversation is p...

<p>Lorie Hulsey is the Senior VP and Manager of Human Resources at First Oklahoma Bank. In this episode, Lorie shares what most people get wrong about HR, how she develops leaders without a formal training program, and why she’s passionate about building relationships at work.</p><p>We also discuss the upcoming Oklahoma SHRM State Conference and what makes it such a powerful expe...

We're taking a short break (likely a few weeks) to rebuild the podcast and make it better than ever! In the meantime, you can connect with Brady on LinkedIn or reach out via email if you're looking for coaching, training, or speaking. 

We're constantly telling stories, even when we aren't putting children to bed or entertaining friends at dinner parties. If we understand what makes stories engaging and captivating, we can incorporate these principles into our communication in a way that enhances our influence and leadership. Learn more about Payton and Christian Story Lab at https://christianstorylab.com. Clear Path Leadership e...

Conversational discomfort can be incredibly uncomfortable because we feel like there's extra attention on us. However, if we're willing to embrace this discomfort in pursuit of a better long-term outcome, we can enhance the quality of our communication and the stronger relationships it can produce. Clear Path Leadership exists to help leaders build confidence, boost productivity, and cultivate a d...

When it comes to communication, most of us carry preconceived notions and limiting beliefs. Communicating more effectively starts with shifting our focus and building new habits that reinforce our changed perspective. Clear Path Leadership exists to help leaders build confidence, boost productivity, and cultivate a deeper sense of purpose. We are passionate about helping individuals and teams in O...

Pain, while uncomfortable, is unavoidable in life. However, with the right perspective, it can be quite useful. We can help people experience long-term development as they face short-term challenges and obstacles by encouraging them to think about how the pain is making them better. Clear Path Leadership exists to help leaders build confidence, boost productivity, and cultivate a deeper sense of p...

As a leader, you often face tough decisions under immense pressure. Making decisions is especially difficult when you weigh the options, talk with people you trust, and still don't feel confident in a particular option. To move forward, we must become comfortable with an appropriate level of risk and connect our decisions to our core values. Clear Path Leadership exists to help leaders build confi...

There are many things in life we can't fully control. If we're not careful, we can default to worry as a false sense of control, even though this doesn't produce a positive impact. Learning to think like a coach requires you to stop thinking about what you CAN’T control and focus first on what you CAN control. In this episode, you'll hear practical steps on how you can make this mindset shift. Cle...

We often compartmentalize topics because it makes them easier to understand, but few things in life are so simple. In reality, we are dynamic, complex beings with personalities that include several facets. When we think about how different aspects of our lives impact each other, we can identify the right problems and find the best solutions. Clear Path Leadership exists to help leaders build confi...

All time management is pain management (as Nir Eyal taught me in his book "Indistractible"), but that doesn't mean we spend all our time solving the right problems. Thankfully, we can shift our thinking with one simple question. Clear Path Leadership exists to help leaders build confidence, boost productivity, and cultivate a deeper sense of purpose. We are passionate about helping individuals and...

I've been to New York twice - once for ten hours and once for a full week. As you can imagine, the experiences were quite different. However, reflecting on both trips several years later reveals an important lesson about brainstorming and setting goals. Clear Path Leadership exists to help leaders build confidence, boost productivity, and cultivate a deeper sense of purpose. We are passionate abou...

This may surprise you, but human beings aren’t always logical or rational. However, this doesn’t mean that we can’t grow and develop our natural conflict-resolution skills. As a coach, I love powerful questions that lead to new awareness, so let’s consider five questions we can ask ourselves as conflict arises to sharpen our thinking and effectively manage problems. Here are the five questions:1....

Where people exist, conflict is inevitable. However, with the right mindset and skills, you can approach conflict with confidence, transforming it into a tremendous opportunity for growth. Want to learn more about conflict resolution? Sign up for our "Effective Conflict Management" course or download a copy of our "Ignite Your Leadership" workbook and look for the "Improve Your Conflict Management...

We all have areas of frustration at work that don't match up with our natural gifts. What can we do in these areas to ensure they don't slow us (or our teams) down? Clear Path Leadership exists to help young leaders build confidence, boost productivity, and cultivate a deeper sense of purpose. We are passionate about investing in Oklahoma City's leaders and helping them discover and fulfill their...

Authenticity in leadership is a hot topic right now. What does it really mean, and how can we cultivate greater authenticity in our leadership style? Clear Path Leadership exists to help young leaders build confidence, boost productivity, and cultivate a deeper sense of purpose. We are passionate about investing in Oklahoma City's leaders and helping them discover and fulfill their potential for t...