Leading Leaders Podcast by StoryPowerAcademy.com Studio with Host and Exectuive Coach J Loren Norris

THREE TOP REASONS YOU MIGHT HAVE TO LEAVE THEM BEHIND AS THEIR LEADER “Three reasons people who started the journey with you won’t finish it. They don’t want to know. They don’t want to grow. They don’t want to go. They might want the accolades, the appreciation, the notoriety. They perhaps even long for the riches and recognition. But the price to be paid for going forward into the risky unknown...

​ LEADERSHIP MUST BE APPROACHED LIKE RAILROAD TRACKS - STOP - LOOK - LISTEN “Leaders who assume they know everything, well you know what happens when we assume. It is imperative for leaders to demonstrate the respect, human decency and compassion others deserve. It is also significantly critical for leaders to consider the circumstances, perspectives and predicaments of those they lead. A failure...

THE INGREDIENTS OF GREAT LEADERSHIP ARE OFTEN UNAPPEALING SEPARATELY  “Many recipes include surprising ingredients. The little known elements which cause critical chemical reactions are by themselves unimaginable as a food item. Have you ever eaten baking powder or straight cocoa powder? Some ingredients cannot be skipped or substituted, In leadership, there are messy, even nasty ingredients which...

WHEN FRUSTRATING EVENTS BEFALL A LEADER REHEARSAL BEGINS, RECITAL REMINDS, RESENTMENT RISES UNLESS… “Changed schedules, delayed flights, closed doors to opportunity, a loss of a sale or top employee and suddenly the world of an average leader is in a tail spin. To avoid the disaster of the nose dive and ensuing crash, the blame game is activated like a led parachute. No one comes out of the blame...

LEADERS GET MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO FIGHT A BATTLE THEY SHOULD IGNORE “This life is filled with chances to get it wrong. Leaders will be challenged on every side with arguments, disagreements and even agreements with nuance. Choosing When to speak up and when to remain silent can be as demanding as the actual skirmish itself. Preparing to avoid a battle is as tasking has preparing to fight one. Befo...

WHAT MAKES A LEADER A 1% LEADER? LTNTV INTERVIEW WITH RETIRED CMSGT SKIP OVERDIER “It’s one thing to claim to be a leader. It’s another to have the type of influence people seek to follow. It’s important to follow the rules, get permission to lead, build the right relationships to keep the job. It’s another thing to stay in the game long enough to become named among the top 1% in your career field...

4 STEPS TO TELL BETTER STORIES BETTER - J LOREN NORRIS AT TAGTALKS DALLAS SEPTEMBER 2023 “Leaders who desire to have better influence must begin with better communication. One reason leaders fail at communication is because they fail to use stories to make a point. Another reason they fail to communicate is they use stories which have no point. In this short video, I point out the reasons for usin...

SUPER BONUS Leadership In Adversity Interview with Shawntee Kinney This interview was recorded for Lead The Narrative TV. Topics include diversity, leading in the midst of adversity, building on the basic of faith, family and freedom. Enjoy and let me know of you would care to see/ hear more of this type of content. WATCH THE VIDEO https://rumble.com/v39byeo-lead-the-narrative-tv-shawntee-kinney.h...

HEY LEADER! WHATS ON YOUR MIND?  “Every leader runs the risk of having too much on their mind. Too many projects started but not finished. Too many haters judging your every move. Too much time spent without focus on the assignment. Too many worries about not being enough, good enough, smart enough, successful enough. If you are not intentionally observant, diligently aware, astutely critical of e...

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO BECOME AND REMAIN A LEADER? “Everyone is driven by something a little bit different. Everyone’s past is a little bit different. Everyone makes decisions a little bit different. Between decision making and results there is a direct line of causation, not so with history, motivation and action. A leader’s actions often appear to be inextricably linked to their past successes an...

FAILURE IN A LEADERS LIFE WILL PROMOTE, PROPEL OR PUMMEL “As a leader, you will fail. It is not a question of if but when. The real question is, what will you do when you fail? Will you see that failure as an excuse to quit? Will you ignore the failure and what caused it then brush off the symptoms and effects? Will you learn, heal, recover, adapt and insure the root cause is eradicated? One guara...

​VISION AND SIGHT ARE NOT THE SAME LEADERS KNOW THE DIFFERENCE “It’s difficult enough in this world of virtual and augmented reality to see what really is. A leader’s role is to see in a way that is not based on sight but a deeper understanding, A well constructed blend of what was, what is and what is to come. Vision is not sight. Vision is wisdom applied. Sight is found in the eyes. Vision is fo...

ORIGINALITY, INNOVATION AND AUTHENTICITY ARE TRADEMARKS OF CUTTING EDGE LEADERSHIP “I am a product of my environment like everyone else. I am a user of tools of all sorts. I know well the aggravation of attempting to complete a task with the wrong tool. I also know there are times when laziness, apathy and contentment overwhelm inventiveness, motivation and ambition. Tools are created to save time...

GREAT LEADERS ARE NOT DRIVEN BY SELFISH GAIN BUT BY CREATING VALUE FOR OTHERS “Today’s world is filled with would be leaders of industry, governments, nations, business and medicine who have their own legacy front and center. For leaders like this, the greatest accomplishments are financial security. The greatest goal is the legacy or reputation they hold for pushing further than the competition a...

AT SOME POINT GREAT LEADERSHIP OFFENDS SOMEONE “It would be nice if we could all just get along. It would also be nice if no one said a harsh word, set difficult expectations, created a demand for excellence. If all those things were true, we would have no need for leadership. It is the role of leadership to motivate, inspire, and influence. It is the purpose of a vision to establish the destinati...

LEADERS MUST CONQUER POINTLESS DISTRACTIONS “What is a pointless distraction? Personell drama could be a pointless distraction. The ploys of your competition could be a pointless distraction. Market volatility could be a pointless distraction. Most of the issues a leader must confront on a daily basis could be a pointless distraction. Knowing what is a pointless distraction and what is attending t...

BAD STORIES CAN DO MORE DAMAGE THAN A LEADER CAN UNDO ON THEIR OWN “BAD Stories might be Boring, Acrimonious and Divisive but these are only one stacked acrostic of a BAD story. Leaders who choose stories which fit this definition are leaders who destroy confidence, relationships and opportunities. If we fail to understand the magnitude of our stories, the 10 second, single line stories in our hea...

LEADERSHIP DEMANDS THE COURAGEOUS PURSUIT OF THE UNKNOWN  “Life is filled with challenges, obstacles and distractions. Leadership amplifies, magnifies and seemingly attracts each of these exponentially. Seeking new opportunity, discovering the newest mouse trap, innovating new management techniques all demand courage to face the risk of the unknown and tenacity to charge forward regardless.  Leade...

LEADING AND MANAGING DIFFER IN BOTH STYLE AND SUBSTANCE  “Trying to lead a team of different and diverse people is a challenge. Knowing the difference between leading and managing is one key aspect of the challenge. One example would be the difference between equipping and developing your team. Strong management skills would include training team members to excel in the role by up-leveling their s...

LEADERS WHO LIVE IN AN ECHO CHAMBER OFTEN HAVE A FALSE SENSE OF SUCCESS “If everything around you points to your greatness, you might be in greater danger than you know. If everyone you lead, everyone you report to, every one of your peers agrees with every word you say and every action you take, it’s time take stock. Being surrounded only by those who value your every idea and agree with every de...

LEADERS WORDS HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT ON ROI, RISK REWARD AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION “The words a leader selects to speak to their team, about their team and THROUGH their team will always bear an ROI. These words will have a direct impact on the strength, confidence and proficiency or productivity of the team. These words will have a direct correlation to the strength of your brand, your reputation in t...

​ MANAGING DRAMA, STRESS AND ANXIETY ARE UNSPOKEN EXPECTATIONS OF A GREAT LEADER “If you have worked in an environment where someone on the team seems to live for drama, you know the discomfort that brings to a team. Drama driven teammates will say things like, ‘I get bored when it’s all smooth sailing.’ ‘I work better under pressure,’ ‘Give me the tough assignments because that’s where I shine.’...

CHOOSE THE FUTURE OF YOUR HOMELAND  “If we continue to listen to the negative, malicious, divisive stories we are fed from the news and the pews we will see self destruction continue to unfold. The best weapons we have against tyranny are the compounded stories of freedom. We must remind ourselves, our foes and those hopeless ones in dire need there is an answer. Speak the truth. Tell better stori...

​SOME LEADERS LEARN TO SERVE OTHERS BY SERVING THEMSELVES “Meeting the need of others can be a genesis for serving. Inspiration or the request of others can be the genesis of serving others. However, never underestimate the power of serving others as a means of your own growth needs. Is there a chance your next area of challenge, personal development, or need for heightened awareness would benefit...

LEADERSHIP IS A LIFE TIME OF DECISIONS, NEGOTIATIONS AND RISK “Leaders who believe life is fair will have a really hard life. Leaders who are averse to risk taking will miss out on many opportunities to grow and excel. Leaders who feel like every negotiation should end in compromise will find themselves on the losing end of too many deals. Decision making is emotional business. Business is emotion...