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

MAINTAIN OPEN LINES OF COMMUNICATION WITH THOSE YOU LEAD, ESPECIALLY THOSE CLOSE TO YOU LIKE FAMILY. “It is imperative to understand, your communication with those you lead will consistently be encroached upon. They will be mislead, misinformed, and drawn to follow other ideologies than your own. Often this activity will be the natural course of life, other times, it will be intentional and destru...

WHAT DOES HARD WORK MEAN TO YOU? DOES IT HAVE A VALUE? A DEFINITION? A PURPOSE? ​“The meaning of hard work goes way beyond the definition. The definition even varies based on the vocation or education of the worker. It is my experience having done both manual labor jobs and intellectually taxing jobs, the really hard work is the thinking work. Leaders must do that work, often behind the scenes. Wa...

IT MAY SURPRISE YOU TO KNOW, THE BIGGEST BATTLE FACING LEADERS TODAY IS ... “The most abused word, meaning, application in the last decade also happens to be the most powerful and effective tool for leadership influence. As a leadership coach focused on communication and public speaking training i can tell you this one element will make or break any leader - personally and professionally. Watch th...

LEADERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF POWER, AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE GREATER GOOD - THAT REQUIRES INTEGRITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF INFLUENCE. “Leaders who seek only authority and power and yet ignore responsibility could be called corrupt leaders. Leaders who use power and authority to benefit themselves and those they favor, and also treat others with disregard, also corrupt leaders. Supervisor,...

LEADERS MUST KNOW, UNDERSTAND AND EXHIBIT GRACE TO GROW IN LEADERSHIP AUTHORITY. “A lack of grace is a devastating quality for leadership development. Leaders who know the meaning of grace, understand the need for grace and exhibit grace with team mates and strangers generously will find their level of influence and authority growing consistently. Leaders without grace, or who operate disgracefull...

SOMETIMES THE GREATEST TOOL FOR LEADERSHIP INFLUENCE IS SIMPLY LISTENING. I CAN TELL YOU WHY.​ ​“We all have those conversations where we feel like it was a competitive event rather than just a conversation. Its so common in some circles, it seems like the way things are meant to be and leaders fall into the habit as well. If you want to increase your leadership influence, practice simply listenin...

LEADERS LEAVE A LEGACY. IS YOURS BY DESIGN? “Especially when it comes to legacy, there is a fine line but broad distinction between intention and awareness. It is possible to be an intentionally good person who is compassionate, considerate and consistent yet be unaware of the impact this life will have on those you leave behind. It is also possible to be intentional about leaving a legacy through...

THE WORST THING ABOUT GETTING PLAYED IS BEING AN ACCOMPLICE TO WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE NEVER DONE WILLINGLY. “Guilt by association takes on a whole new meaning when you find yourself caught up in an activity you would have NEVER participated in if you knew in advance. In fact, if you knew what ‘they’ were up to, you would have actively resisted their efforts. As you consider this episode of Leading Le...

#10 WAY LEADERS MUST FIGHT ‘THE SYSTEM’ IS EXPANSIVE IN NATURE, REQUIRES DEEP COMPASSION AND INCREDIBLE DISCIPLINE - IN THIS LESSON “Leaders must employ this #10 way of fighting the system to maintain balance, develop their compassion, entertain large scale innovations and offer solutions which bring about true transformation of the system. The world needs many more leaders who know and walk in th...

#9 WAY LEADERS MUST EMPLOY TO FIGHT THE SYSTEM IS IN THIS LESSON. YOU KNOW THIS ONE. YOU DO THIS ONE. YOU JUST HAD NO IDEA HOW STRONG YOU WERE LEADING. “This way of leading, fighting the system and generally being a responsible person in any society or culture is likely something you are already doing. If you lead, if you influence, if you bring to light the daily expectations of moral goodness, t...

#8 WAY LEADERS NEED TO KNOW TO FIGHT THE SYSTEM - IN TODAYS VIDEO. Å “The evolutionary cycle of societal change has a been repetitive for centuries. The place where we find ourselves in this cycle, in this generation, in this evolution of human history, is historically identifiable and the future direction is also somewhat predictable. Ignorance is for most people a choice of laziness, Ignorance i...

​LEADERS MUST KNOW —— TO BE IN THE FIGHT ... YOU MUST WATCH THE VIDEO TO KNOW #7 “Of all the ways leaders must be willing and prepared to fight the strategy mentioned in this lesson could be the one double edged sword of leadership. If you do not learn this one and apply it diligently, you will fight more battles than necessary and lose kore than you should.” J Loren Norris ​Watch the #leadinglead...

#6 WAY LEADERS MUST FIGHT THE SYSTEM - EASY TO SAY HARD TO DO - INSIDE THIS VIDEO “The weapons we fight with as leaders might not be recognized as weapons and that is too our advantage. What we leave behind, what we transfer to the next generation, the baton of our struggles will be the torch those we lead must carry. The firm foundation we stand on will be needed by them. The causes which motivat...

#5 LEADERS WAY TO FIGHT THE SYSTEM. I BELIEVE YOU WONT BELIEVE HOW EFFECTIVE THIS STRATEGY CAN BE “The motivation which comes from a competition can lead to great things. The instigation which comes from jealousy, greed and contention can lead to senseless wars. Marketers know you must inspire a want in people in order to sell your products that’s what good advertising is for. But the idea of crea...

THIS #4 WAY FOR LEADERS TO FIGHT THE SYSTEM WILL LIKELY BE A SURPRISE BUT IT IS AMONG THE MOST AFFECTIVE - INSIDE THE VIDEO “The most complicated thing to manage is the most simple way to make profound change. Leaders who are frustrated with the system, with the processes and procedures must remember the power they have instant access to. It’s not a power to force others to change. It’s not a powe...

WAY #3 LEADERS SHOULD ACTIVATE THEIR FOLLOWERS TO FIGHT THE SYSTEM - INSIDE THIS VIDEO “No one wants to follow a leader who doesn’t get it. No one wants to be subject to a leader whose solutions are out of touch with the real problem. Get out of the ivory tower of your leadership role and get into the shoes of the people you want to help. The system does not do this well. By doing so, you are the...

ANOTHER WAY LEADERS NEED TO FIGHT THE SYSTEM - INSIDE THIS VIDEO! “An old saying tells us Americans will always get the leaders they deserve. The next ‘way we should fight’ is all about the right, the power, the obligation every US citizen has to participate in their own governance. Laziness, apathy and ignorance will only empower those who are greedy and control hungry. It’s time for al leaders t...

ONE WAY LEADERS CAN FIGHT BACK AGAINST THE SYSTEM IS INSIDE THIS VIDEO “The pace of change in this generation is nearing a break neck pace. Who is driving the change? Who is benefitting from the change? Who is using the change to gain power and control? Who is trying frantically to measure, manage and resist the change? These questions need to be considered by every leader at every level. The next...

WHAT IF THE LEADER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR IS YOU? ​ “Its easier to wait for a leader to arrive who will take the risks and share the rewards before you charge into a new venture, idea or battle. It’s easier to keep your ideas to yourself if you fear they will bring ridicule. But when you put both of those truths together, you may find the inspiration inside you is the leader you are looking for. The l...

IF YOU WANT TO BE RESPECTED, BE RESPECTFUL. LEADERS KNOW RESPECT LIKE CURRENCY, IS EARNED NOT TAKEN. “A good leader does not ‘command’ or ‘demand’ respect. They know it is earned! How do you earn respect? What is the currency required to purchase respect? RESPECT! If you want to be an influential leader who is respected, be a leader who respects others.” J Loren Norris Watch the #leadingleaderspod...

ARE YOU HARD TO FOLLOW BECAUSE YOU’RE HARD TO LIKE? “I am in no way a fan of the ‘go along to get along’ theory when it requires an abandon of core values and priorities or compromise of foundational principles. But if you are not at a minimum pleasant enough to hang out with, you are not a going to be a leader through influence but through tyranny only. Knowing the difference is the measure of le...

IF YOU WISH TO LEAD, PREPARE TO LEAD. PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE STRUGGLE THOSE YOU INTEND TO LEAD WILL FACE. “Leaders who are unwilling to live by the rules they impose on others should forfeit their right to lead. Immunity to rules, absolutism, double standards, and remote indictments are not leadership, they are rulership. If you intend to lead people, lead them from where they are, prepare yours...

WHAT IF I TOLD YOU THAT YOUR FORK AND YOUR ATTITUDE WERE DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO EACHOTHER AND YOUR HEALTH?? ”Anything from food addiction to a driving need to control others has the power to compromise or even destroy your ability and opportunity to lead others well. If it controls you, it will hinder your leadership. Becoming aware of how food affects your mood and how your mood affects your food...

LEADERS KNOW THE WAY, SHOW THE WAY & GO THE WAY... sounds good but what does it look like in real life? “If you are a leader offering solutions, guidance or ideas of influence without first getting to the real diagnosis at the root of the problem, you are a dangerous leader. Like a doctor who puts a cast on your arm because they never asked how long you’ve had a headache.” J Loren Norris Watch the...

HOW DO YOU LEAD IN THE MIDST OF CONTRIVED DISAGREEMENT? “It’s hard enough to maintain harmony in a work environment or organization under normal circumstances. Add the challenges brought on by a global pandemic, international political unrest, globalized businesses and the pressure of political elites who have strong influence and stronger opinions and you have a recipe for hostility. Leaders must...