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

LEADERS LEARN TO READ AND INTERPRET TELLS BOTH SUBCONSCIOUS AND INTENTIONAL “Some tells are hidden, subconscious and even the person with the tell is unaware the secrets they are revealing. Others tells are planned, contrived and manipulative. They seem to be subtle oversights, but they are planted in a scene, image or conversation to lead one to specific conclusions for a reason. Leaders learn to...

LEADERS ARE ON A MISSION TO LEAD TRANSFORMATION THROUGH NARRATIVES “Mission statement? Vision statement? Slogan? Brand message? Customer Acquisition Strategy? About Us Page? Do you use any of these in your business, ministry, start up, network marketing? Every training class, every mentorship engagement, every fundraiser requires a well crafted narrative. All of these are narratives are also parts...

LEADERS ARE CONSUMERS AND CURATORS OF WISDOM IE KNOWLEDGE + EXPERIENCE Know this: the information you are consuming is managed and curated as it is delivered to you. All information is categorized, assembled, measured, and served to you as a leader in order to lead you to believe certain things. I call this the narrative. The narrative is an overall message, theme or agenda which is promoted by a...

LEADERS APPEAL TO THE MASSES ONLY TO SEE AGREEMENT AS FICKLE AS FRIENDSHIP “If what you seek as a leader is mass acceptance you will find your ROI and your reward to be just as fickle and fading as friendship. Anyone can hack the algorithm of social media or best selling author. Not everyone can deeply influence and impact the next generation with genuine leadership principles. Take the time as a...

WHY LEADERS MUST LEAD THE NARRATIVE Watch the video! “It’s important to know the truth. More than the ideas accepted as truth, more than the repeated narrative, more than the most commonly shared opinion, stories impact the way we live our lives, build social structure and craft policy both domestic and international. Leaders who master their craft as communicators learn to select the stories they...

LEADERS EXPERIENCE AND EXPRESS GRATITUDE ESPECIALLY IN FAILURE “Nothing builds motivation, momentum and manageable energy in the failures of life like gratitude. In times of failure, the lack of hope, along with the sense of despair and defeat can destroy the ambitions of even the greatest leaders. The humility to admit wrong, the selflessness to accept responsibility and the courage to accept the...

LEADERS LEARN THE VALUE OF PROTECTING UP AND PROTECTING DOWN   “They say it takes years to build trust and only seconds to destroy it. The commitment and loyalty required for strong relationships is often underestimated in effort to maintain and hard to explain in magnitude of importance. Leaders and team members must be diligent to protect information, data, relationships and inside baseball...

LEADERS DISTINGUISH BETWEEN EXPRESSED MOTIVES AND TRUE INTENT OR ULTERIOR MOTIVES “It is true that cell phones represent an under acknowledged threat to the minds, psychological health and social skills of young people. It is also true that cell phones can be significantly disruptive in many environments including the classroom. It is also true the last two political or election cycles have been g...

StoryPower TV Interview: Sam Sorbo with J Loren Norris The State of Education    This is a lively discussion around education and this system of schooling in the USA over the last few generations. How can parents be more engaged? What should parents pay closer attention to? Wha is the real agenda of professional educators? How does faith, democracy, word play and stress impact the learni...

LEADERS CANNOT FIX WHAT ISN'T BROKEN NOR CAN THEY LEAD THE INTENTIONAL VAGABOND “You cannot fix what is not broken seems like such a ridiculous thought. One might wonder why such a phrase exists. The truth is, expectations for how a system functions, the results gap which comes from those expectations when compared to actual results and the frustration of dealing with such a system can be overwhel...

LEADERS KNOW GETTING PEOPLE TO THE TABLE TRANSFORMS CULTURE “A seat at the table is an invitation to bring radical transformation. This does not imply agreement, unification of thought or even compromise. A seat at the table is a chance to understand, appreciate, accept and harmonize with people of different cultures, societies, worldviews and basic ideologies. Through conversation and compassion...

LEADERS KNOW THE NATURAL PATH AND THE PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE HAVE MUCH IN COMMON “Sometimes the hardest path to recognize is the easiest path to follow. It has been said so many times that anything worth having is worth working for and success is always preceded by hard work. The mentality and mindset which drives this is often based on scarcity. To realize that natural law is often in your favo...

LEADERS IN 2023 MUST BE STRATACTICAL IN ALL DECISIONS  “If you’re just now planning you’re too late. The plan has been in play for 100 years to control your behavior, counter your success, squelch your opinions and prevent your resistance. Leaders in the coming years need to plan and act simultaneously. Looking deep into your decisions, acting as quickly as you spot trouble and a solution wil...

SUCCESS LIES ON THE OTHER SIDE OF SUFFERING AND SACRIFICE- HAPPY VETERANS DAY “Anything worth having is worth fighting for. No success comes to you without struggle, suffering and sacrifice. If you have experienced any modicum of success in life, you must acknowledge this truth, even if the suffering, struggle and sacrifice were not your own. Take time today to show genuine appreciation and gratit...

LEADERS BEWARE THE BEAUTIFUL LIE  “The beautiful lie isn’t always the same lie. However, beautiful lies have this in common: they play hard on the vanity and ego of the recipient of the deceit. If you are being offered a grand gesture, an opportunity which sounds too good to be true, a offer you can’t refuse, do your homework first. Also take time to do an internal gut check for just how much...

DOES ALIGNMENT ALWAYS MEAN AGREEMENT AMONG LEADERS?  ​“If you have ever heard a team member state the phrase ‘the ends justifies the means’ that should cause a leader’s ears to perk up. Even the teams with great vision alignment and the same end in mind will have disagreements. Teams which will try anything to achieve their ends should be scrutinized heavily. A person who operates with the ab...

LEADERS VALUE ALIGNMENT OVER ASSIGNMENT ​“There will always be wolves in sheep’s clothing in the realm of leadership. Whether they appear as a Trojan horse, a sheep, a loyal team member or a competitor the risk they present is the same. Anyone who has access to speak into your team, your mission, your execution has the power to corrupt or derail them all. Alignment on the issues of values, mission...

4 STEPS TO LEAD THE NARRATIVE “Nothing has the power to change your life like a word that rings forever in your heart. If you have the skills, the talents, the ambition, the message, the historical experience to impact and improve the lives of others now is the time for your voice and your story to be heard. Watch the video, take some copious notes, and then ask yourself: Am I ready to tell my sto...

LEADERS PLAN WHEN THERE IS NO NEED FOR A PLAN... YET “The plan is the plan until the plan doesn’t work. But planning for a contingency when such an event has never happened before is an art form of sorts. For years I have carried tools which most people shake their heads upon seeing. Its one thing to plan for coping with an emergency which has been faced before. A good leader takes time to think a...

PERFECTION IS AN ILLUSION EXCELLENCE IS AN EXPECTATION - LEADERS KNOW THE DIFFERENCE “It is not realistic to hold out for perfection. Not for your team, your spouse, your clients or yourself.  The best you can do is the best you can do. That should be, must be your expectation for yourself  and for all those you lead. When the best one can do is genuine and yet still falls short of the h...

LEADING THE NARRATIVE DEMANDS A GRIP ON CULTURE “Awareness of the differences in culture are a critical aspect of leading. A leader who is culturally blind or isolated will fail to lead in multiple environments. The arrogant presumption of acclimation is a dangerous blind spot for many leaders. When people migrate, are forced to relocate or find themselves the unwitting participants of common gent...

LEAD THE NARRATIVE BECAUSE YOUR STORY IS YOUR EXPERIENCE NOT A MYTH “Your story will become someone else’s narrative the moment they discover how to generate revenue from it. Is your life a movie waiting to be cast? Is your story of pain and tragedy someone else’s best selling novel begging to be written? Will your hard earned success become the fodder of politicians, pundits, publishers and movie...

LEADERS EXERCISE WISDOM IN NEFARIOUS CONVERSATIONS  “Anything you say can and will be used against you. It does not say, will be used to benefit or exonerate you. Nope, every word you utter will be measured in its value to coerce, manipulate, silence, or restrain you. Leaders must exercise extreme caution and wisdom when speaking in public. Job interviews, media interviews, and even casual co...

LEADERS CONNECT BEYOND THE STEREOTYPES AND LABELS COMMON SOCIETIES ACCEPT ​“Whether you are taking about political divisions, religious differences, racial or cultural heritage, none of these classifications or stereotypes are valid for selecting or validating a relationship. The relationship leaders build and encourage must be connections built on the uniqueness of the individual. Core values wil...

LEADERS MUST BE LIKABLE TO BUILD INFLUENCE BUT LIKABILITY IS NOT THE END GAME “More important than the notoriety, the popularity, the reputation of one who is the founder and leader of a massive cause, is their likability. Please don’t mistake that phrase for simply the attributes which make one a friendly face or cool to hang out with. It also represents commonality, shared core values, common in...