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

LEADERS LEAD THE NARRATIVE OR GET LEAD BY IT  “Trust me when I say, there are plenty of people around the globe who have a plan for you, your children and your children’s children. They are writing a narrative which implies certain things about your past, implicates the direction of your future and will predict your legacy. Leaders can choose to follow the narrative others are crafting for th...

LEADERSHIP REQUIRES DELINEATING 'TRUTH FROM FACTS' AND NARRATIVE FROM REALITY “The narrative is itself a tool of control, manipulation and misinformation. This can be powerful in creating an augmented reality. When used nefariously the narrative is a dark form of leadership. Leaders must be diligent and intentional about the reality they choose to live in as compared to the reality the remainder o...

LEADERS CONNECT ON COMMON GROUND WITH EMPATHY AND HUMILITY “Leaders need to not only understand the life they live is often privileged by comparison to those they lead, but the way they articulate their lifestyle can be hurtful. Insult to injury looks and sounds like, ‘I have this tremendous opportunity to enjoy life because I have taken advantage of people like you.’ Here’s the rub. Many leaders...

LEADERS DO THE 5AM "ROAD WORK" 'CAUSE NOT EVERYONE WILL ​“Michael Jordan said something to the effect of ‘I may meet some one with greater talent and skill than I have on the court, but practicing is a choice, I will never be beat by someone who got in more practice.’ The value and impact of getting in the reps should never be underestimated. This podcast is in the 8th season and this is episode #...

LEADERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT ... OR DO THEY? “There is a cost for speaking up when you know the truth and that truth is not convenient for the powers that be. The pressure to remain silent may take the form of punitive pressure, the hecklers veto or even cancel culture. In some instances there is a legal obligation to reveal what you know when lives are endangered. In other instances, t...

LEADERS MUST DIRECT THE ERRATIC WITH FIRM GRACE “Leaders must exhibit a measured balance of firmness and grace when dealing with exuberant and erratic team members. To squelch or curb their enthusiasm in order to control passionate people will cause a leader to either lose the power of their infectious passion or lose the team member altogether. Leadership requires us to guide the energy of passio...

HOW DOES A LEADER LEAD THEMSELVES BEFORE LEADING OTHERS? WATCH THE VIDEO   “One of the greatest tools in leadership is the one most needed to lead ourselves. The process is simple but not easy. The investment financially is minimal, the cost emotionally is much higher. The time investment is not significant but the reward is often beyond imagination. Dr. Caroline Leaf calls it a neuro-cycle....

MAKE IT A MEMORABLE MOMENT NOT A MEMOIR #STORYPOWER “No one has time to warm a cup of coffee in the microwave. What makes us think they have time,  or interest in hearing our life story in the memoir format? If you want to connect with people, stories are a great way to communicate. Please respect the time, interests and meaning of the life of the person you are engaging. Let your stories be...

LEADERS NEED TO EMPLOY THE ADVICE GIVEN TO CERTAIN CARE GIVERS - NEVER DO FOR THEM... ”There are limitations of ability which are real and insurmountable. There are also limitations which are imagined, implied, and manipulative because they are accepted. Many people who are care givers have experienced this stressful reality. Leaders who fail to acknowledge and take care to lead well, find themsel...

LEAD THE NARRATIVE BECAUSE THE NARRATIVE LEADS EVERYTHING AT EVERY LEVEL   “The story you tell you is as impactful as anything ever said to you. If you feel suppressed or oppressed, one of the biggest contributors to the ongoing narrative is YOU. Take time to ask, how many of the stories I tell myself are influencing the decisions I make, the risks I take and the relationships I engage i...

LEADERS KNOW - KNOWING ALONE CAN BE A LIABILITY -KNOWING AND DOING ARE NOT THE SAME   “The only thing more destructive than knowing what you’re not supposed to know is to know it and not do what you know. Be that knowledge in regard to diet, politics, religion, finance, or world events, if you know to do better and do nothing, your knowledge is a liability. Please, pursue knowledge and unders...

LEADERS KNOW THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE OF SOME FOLLOWERS ​“Telling lies will eventually catch up to you. Living lies will eventually destroy everything you have worked for. That might lead you to believe that living by and telling only the truth would be a better option. Well, truth is, telling and living the truth will cost you too. The biggest difference is the timing and the emotional physica...

LEADERSHIP FAIL: BELIEVING A LEADER IS ALL DONE LEARNING   Watch the video or catch the episode Leading Leaders Podcast 8-23-22: http://www.jlorennorris.com/podcast/leadership-fail-believing-a-leader-is-all-done-learning   ”Leaders must be perpetual learners. A leader who is convinced they have it all figured out is a leader who is more clueless than they know. If hubris permits ignoranc...

LEADERS ARE VISIONARIES WHO SEE THE END BEFORE IT BEGINS AND LEAD TO IT “Leaders, especially visionaries cannot operate in a vacuum. The need to test and apply ideas others have not yet had is crucial to the success of new ideas. The birth of new ideas requires risk and brings reward. However, a vision is more than a dream, it is a dream followed up by massive action. A vision includes the momentu...

GROUNDED LEADERS LISTEN ONLY TO QUALIFIED CRITICS ”Yes, people have opinions. They also have socks and most of them stink. The number of those opinions which should alter the way you lead is zero, zippo, zilch, nada. This does not mean to isolate and insulate yourself from wise counsel. This does not mean you can avoid a good mentor or coach. This is not a license to become a narcissistic tyrant o...

LEADERS REFLECT ON "IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA AT THE TIME" ”If you can honestly say about any decision you have made at any point in your life ‘It seemed like a good idea at the time,’ you need to take time to review every major decision you have made. From hiring decisions, to marketing decisions, from relationships to education leaders tend to make decisions based on the evidence most readily a...

IF POLITICS IS DOWNSTREAM OF CULTURE - LEAD CULTURE  “You do not have to get involved in politics to make changes to the political climate which immediately impacts the daily quality of life you experience. Culture is the primary indication as to the future direction of political bent and political will. If the shenanigans of politics intimidate, frustrate and infuriate you, skip ahead of the...

PARENTS MUST LEAD WITH A FUTURISTIC VISION OF THEIR LEGACY “Leading is a tough job. Leading should be a selfless job with a priority focused on the betterment of the organization and the individuals we lead. Part of that focus demands a leader’s ability to future cast hope and direction for those we lead. Assignments, alignments, associations and relationships should all be the purview of a dedica...

LEADERS ARE EDGY WHEN THEY MUST BE - TRIGGER WARNING “When status quo is shifting faster than the direction of the wind it is hard to set sail and stay afloat. When leaders fear making decisions due to the threat of not fitting in with the norms of society it is hard to for leaders to direct the course of the future. Phobia is an illogical fear. Fear is a driving force of thought and emotion, an a...

LEADERSHIP IS A HUMAN THING TOO. BE BOLD. BE FEARLESS. BE HUMAN. BE COMPASSIONATE. “Leaders must be bold and fearless. That does not mean they need to be callous and careless. Progress, professionalism, productivity are key indicators of success in any organization. These aspects are also almost always conducted and completed by humans. If you want to lead the way to greater prosperity you will ne...

LEADERS ARE FOCUSED THEY ARE NOT OSTRICHES “When a good leader focuses diligently on a solution, success is eminent. When a leader is hyper focused on a problem, the results are different. When a leader is focused selfishly on their own results, returns or rewards, they become blinded to the plight of others and unfruitful to the true cause of leadership.  I do not recommend a leader be overw...

LEADERS WHO ARE BREAKING GROUND - RESISTANCE IS GUARANTEED -PROCEED ANYWAY ”If you lead change, innovation, interruption or transformation you will face resistance. It may cost you reputation, relationships, finances and even rest lead anyway. To motivate those who stand with you, hope must be presented in the vision you deliver to them. Hope will be the reason and the power to face the fight and...

WHAT IS THE LEADERS MOST VALUABLE CURRENCY IN THE SOCIAL AGE OR DIGITAL AGE? ​​”Pensions, work place accommodations, bonuses, break rooms and the like were once the fodder of employee loyalty. What if employee loyalty is a myth? As societies, economies and populations evolve, people experience shifting priorities, shifting relationships and shifting motivations. What once moved and managed behavio...

LEADERS ARE BROKERS OF INFLUENCE AND DEALERS IN HAPPINESS ”As a leader one of your primary roles is to broker influence. That begins and ends with relationship building. Relationships are hard work. They require time, intentionality and confidence. Most people prefer to spend their time with genuinely happy people. When given the choice, most team members choose a leader by personality and attitud...

A LEADERS ABILTY TO PROJECT SUCCESS SHOULD NOT BE DISCOUNTED  “The power a leader possesses to impact the future prospects, effort, motivation and self confidence of a team member is incredible. Sadly, many leaders are oblivious, selfish, self serving or malicious with the words which could be so beneficial. Take time as a leader to empower, encourage and inspire those people who you influenc...