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

LEADERS MUST REGAIN THE ART OF FACE TO FACE COMMUNICATION “No amount of analysis can render the true meaning behind an AI generated, CGI produced, data driven model of leadership. The plethora meanings, conjectures and manipulations would be incalculable. For a human to offer a simple review of content versus intent would be the equivalent to a doctoral thesis. Humans must remain vigilant to remai...

​LEADERS HOLD THE LINE WHEN THE PATH AHEAD IS UNCLEAR “It is inevitable as a leader to face times when the future is unclear, unknown and possibly unknowable. No one knew the result of the pandemic, not from a health standpoint, a geo political standpoint or an economic standpoint.  Every leader faced the fog of the future like a fiery NASCAR crash at 220 mph. Without a great spotter, knowledge of...

CONTROL AND INFLUENCE ARE NOT THE SAME. GOOD LEADERS KNOW THE DIFFERENCE “While influence can be used to control others, control and influence are not the same. Influence advises, admonishes, informs, perhaps cautions, and still allows the decision to be made by those influenced. Control might use influence as a means to an end, but the end is always the same, a surrender of will and rights. Persu...

GREAT LEADERS MAKE SPACE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR THE FORGOTTEN AND OVERLOOKED “Loving the unlovable as a leader is harder than leading volunteers. The compassion, caring and concern demonstrated by those who make space for the forgotten and overlooked is a remarkable feature of their character and quality. John Maxwell says ‘Talent is never enough’. Taking time to look past the super stardom of perfor...

​LEADERS KNOW FREE SPEECH AND OPEN DEBATE BOTH CHALLENGE AND SOLIDIFY IDEAS AND BELIEFS ______________________________ Leading Leaders Podcast is a short but impactful leadership video, blog and podcast distributed 5 days a week by J Loren Norris to promote faith, family and freedom in the face of a global leadership drought. Leadership Training, Interviews and Entertainment #leadingleaderspodcast...

​BLINDSPOT MONITORS WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE AND YOUR LEADERSHIP “Are you willing to admit you have blind spots? If not, they are likely to become a destructive factor in your life on the highway and your life in leadership. You need monitors in your car and in your inner circle to alert you to obstacles and obstructions in your path, in your blind spots. You do have blind spots, now you need to ask: W...

​TOO MANY OPTIONS CAN PARALYZE A LEADER INTO IN ACTION - FOCUS IS THE ANTIDOTE A leader who does not have clarity of vision will not have clarity of assignments. This means every assignment from their short and long term goals to their daily to-do list will be mottled, unclear and likely unaccomplished. Simply reiterating the vision on a regular basis will reinforce the purpose, the mission, and t...

THE MOST PROFOUND, IRREPLACEABLE, CRITICAL ROLE IN LEADERSHIP IS…  ​ “If you love them, you will correct them, direct them, influence and inspire them. A parent’s role in leadership is critically irreplaceable. Too many parents abdicate their responsibility to social media companies, media, Hollywood, and a questionable education system. Be a firm leader, lead the narrative, speak life, give hope,...

WHEN THE WELL RUNS DRY LEADERS KNOW ITS TIME TO REFRESH AND REPLENISH “Your refill and mine are not likely the same. What charges you up, fills you with life, gives you meaning, pizzazz and energy might be boring as all get out to me and those you lead. It’s also possible that exertion, debate, exercise, a long walk are the thing to recharge your batteries where mine is reading, learning, and stud...

IGNORING THE DETAILS TO MANAGE THE NARRATIVE IS NOT THE ROLE OF GOOD LEADERS BUT OF MANIPULATORS “Like leaving ingredients out of the cake recipe or telling less than the whole truth in the courts of law, skipping significant details because they do not suit your agenda is not a sign of good leadership. Managing the details and flow of information for the sake of crafting a narrative which has onl...

​ATTENTION TO DETAIL CAN BE THE LEADER’S GREATEST STRENGTH OR ACHILLES HEEL WATCH THE VIDEO 5-9-23: Leading Leaders Podcast for Tell It Like It Is TV Miss something? Catch the full episode on Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-loren-norris ​CLICK HERE for the FREE StoryPower Assessment - https://form.jotform.com/222696275293163 ______________________________ Leading Leaders Podcast...

LEADERS LOOK BEHIND THE OZ CURTAIN FOR THE MACHINATIONS OF TRUTH “The level of trust needed to operate as a true influencer in todays society grows by leaps and bounds by the minute. The level of trust a leader must create, maintain and scrutinize in their role is exponentially greater than only a decade ago. Because there are so many nefarious actors with access to tools for distribution of infor...

LEADERS OWN THINGS LIKE PRIVATE PROPERTY, BUSINESS, THE MEANS OF PRODUCTION AND THEIR MISTAKES “When it’s really yours, you take care of it. You are worried about the condition of it, the well being and the future. It matters not if it is a toy, a pet, a business or a lawn tool. If it’s yours, you have more concern for the condition and sustainability. When governments abscond with private possess...

​LEADERS DO NOT LIVE FOR AWARDS NOR AFFECTATION BUT FOR AUTHENTIC IMPACT “If you live for awards or lead for accolades when you get your award, you are likely done with your achievement. If you realize awards are meant to be markers on the path to your greater goals, you are more likely to leave a lasting impact. Live and lead for the authentic impact not the awards or accolades. Enjoy the episode...

LEADERS APPRECIATE THE VALUE OF A HUMAN CONVERSATION WITH NO DEVICES IN BETWEEN ”Face to face, eye to eye, nose to nose, that is where the most genuine, life changing and influential conversations take place. The triple dots of the messaging app draw cowards from the hearts of the bravest warrior. They represent the same emotion as ‘we need to talk’. Deep fakes, AI conversation, trick editing, and...

LEADERS DON’T WASTE TIME GETTING OFFENDED impossible to never be offended. Because this is true, we must prepare for the eventuality. Leaders must ask not IF but WHEN I am offended, how will I choose NOW to react when it happens? If leaders waste time being offended, they also waste emotional energy. There are resources which must be in full reserve or replenished regularly. Time, talent, treasure...

​LEADERS TAKE A STAND FOR WHAT THEY BELIEVE WITHOUT GAINING CONSENSUS ON THE THE CULTURAL OPINION “Most often ideas are pushed forward and gain momentum in popular culture by means of the most vocal constituents. Whether the majority or not, the loudest, most persistent, most demanding tend to bring about change. It is incredible that our society functions this way because the majority is not alwa...

LEADERS KNOW THE POWER OF WORDS AND USE THEM WISELY “Responsible leaders understand the power of their words to wield harm or help in the lives of others. Words used carelessly, manipulatively or flippantly are like landmines left on the playground. There is ample evidence the damage they can cause is catastrophic. Take the time to measure your words, understand their true meanings, lasting effect...

CONTROL AND INFLUENCE ARE NOT THE SAME. GOOD LEADERS KNOW THE DIFFERENCE “While influence can be used to control others, control and influence are not the same. Influence advises, admonishes, informs, perhaps cautions, and still allows the decision to be made by those influenced. Control might use influence as a means to an end, but the end is always the same, a surrender of will and rights. Persu...

​LEADERS KNOW WHEN TO PAUSE OR PASS BASED ON THESE THREE QUESTIONS “Is it the right time? Is it the right team? Is it the right idea? Even with the best product idea, incredible speed to market, and great team integration, failure is possible. We have known of viable electric cars in the USA for more than 100 years. Unfortunately, when they were first introduced the petroleum based companies did n...

LEADERS MUST MAKE A CONCERTED EFFORT TO GENUINELY CARE ABOUT OTHERS “Life is hard enough to survive without the added pressure of road rage, sibling rivalry at work and a boss who couldn’t care less. Leaders who become myopic and fail to remember that the majority of their team are humans, will fail to care genuinely about the concerns their teammates wrestle with daily. Taking time to care, for r...

WISE LEADERS MASTER THE ART OF LISTENING FAST BUT ANSWERING SLOW “One of my biggest faults as a leader, father, husband and friend has been speaking too soon. Perhaps before I had all the detail, more often before those I was speaking too were ready to hear. The longer I live, the more valuable I realize listening is. If you lead with a quick response and often find you have to back track, rescind...

​LEADERS NEED SPACE TO FOCUS - GUARDED TIME TO THINK, PLAN AND PROCESS WATCH THE VIDEO 4-19-23: Leading Leaders Podcast for Tell It Like It Is TV Miss something? Catch the full episode on Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-loren-norris CLICK HERE for the FREE StoryPower Assessment - https://form.jotform.com/222696275293163 ______________________________ Leading Leaders Podcast is a...

LEADERS GIVE HONOR WHERE HONOR IS DUE - HONOR IS AN ATTITUDE “The attitude required to give honor to others is humility. Humility is the ability to think of ourselves less often and pay attention to the efforts and accomplishments of others. A leader whose ego will not allow them to give props to people on the team is a leader whose ego will allow them to flourish. Take the time to give honor, bui...

WISE LEADERS MANAGE MICRO NARRATIVES “The ability to impact, influence and even redirect someone’s attitude for the day through a simple phrase, comment, or gesture should never be underestimated. Leaders who are wise enough to realize this potential will also intentionally deploy comments, gestures, compliments to encourage those they lead. They will also be very diligent to avoid deleterious rem...