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

WHAT ROAD WAS IT PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS? ARE GOOD INTENTIONS ENOUGH? “HEY LEADER! Your good intentions are not enough. Your intention must be followed by comparable action. All’s Well That Ends Well, is not a trust worthy phrase either because it discounts the damage left in the wake of unintended consequences. Intentions, thoughts, attitude, actions, and behavior must be the consistent string...

LEADERS MUST TAKE THE INITIATIVE WHEN ACTION IS REQUIRED BUT NONE EXISTS. ”Sometimes, all the work you do to maintain your own space is never ending and near pointless because your environment is out of control. When leaders take action, that action often bleeds over into the surrounding mindsets, attitudes and expectations. We call it intentional influence. If the neighbors ‘weeds’ are invading y...

LEADERS AND OTHERS WHO LIVE IN THE BLAME GAME LOSE THE POWER TO MAKE DECISIONS IN THEIR OWN LIFE. “The power of individual rights, personal property rights, individual responsibility - it is not just a good idea for personal freedom, it is a solid, well recorded, significantly evidenced and proven formula for national politics.” J Loren Norris Watch the #leadingleaderspodcast video 3-30-21: http:/...

​HOW DO LEADERS RESPOND WHEN A NEW IDEA IS A BAD IDEA?? ​“We have all experienced that momentary flash of genius. An idea comes to mind and we think ‘WOW! I could be a millionaire off of that singular idea!’ So of course we share it with a friend who shows us the same idea is already for sale and bursts our bubble. ​The number of leaders who promote a new idea, innovation, invention, process, proc...

​SOME PEOPLE HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY. SOME PEOPLE JUST HAVE TO SAY SOMETHING. EITHER WAY YOUR VOICE SHOULD BE HEARD. SPEAK UP!! ”The experiences of your life contain value for the quality of life for those who follow behind you. As a leader, your voice is both profound and impactful. The only way your story will not transform your circle of influence is if you remain silent. If you are uncomfortable...

LEADERS - CHOOSE YOUR BATTLE FRONT! “The battles leaders face on a daily basis are so multi faceted and multi directional the first real battle is choosing which issue to fight. Sure, not every challenge of leading is meant to be a fight, but they still demand time, attention, resources and effort. To win the day, week, month, season a leader most choose which front to apply those resources to ver...

HOW MIGHT A LEADER MANIPULATE THE TRUTH IN ORDER TO DECEIVE OR MISLEAD? “Statements such as ‘there is no evidence’ reek of arrogance when used by leaders who know the information exists which may or may not support the claims they are contradicting. When used by members of the media, professional journalists and politicians the bias of opinion seems clear. Leaders must establish themselves in fact...

​A GOOD LEADER IS KNOWLEDGABLE BUT NOT A KNOW IT ALL. I TOO HAVE QUESTIONS... SERIOUSLY I WANT YOUR THOUGHTS, COMMENTS, OPINIONS. I BELIEVE THIS IS A TRAIN OF THOUGHT WHICH DESERVES QUESTIONING. “Where do we draw the line between FREE SPEECH and acceptable speech? Is it where we take offense ourselves, is it where we THINK others will take offense, is it where others tell us to take offense? Who’s...

​THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN A LEADER WHO LIES IS A LEADER WHO MANIPULATES TRUTH IN AN UNTRUTHFUL WAY. ​“The amount of devastation experienced in the last 12 months as a result of a worldwide reset opportunity created by an illness with a 98% plus survival rate is almost unbelievable. The only thing worse in my opinion is the series of revelations now coming to light which expose misleading informat...

YOUR STORY IS YOUR BEST WEAPON FOR OFFENSE AND DEFENSE. ​THERE IS NO QUESTION WE WILL HAVE TO FIGHT - THE QUESTION IS HOW WILL WE FIGHT? ”Your story has the power to shape your brand, build your audience, enrage your competition, increase customer loyalty, raise your blood pressure, and lead to massive health issues. The key to maximizing the power of your story is finding the right place, the rig...

​IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A LEADER TO BECOME THE VICTIM OF SOMEONE ELSES STORY. SO GUARD YOUR OWN... ”If you have ever been ‘lied on’, had someone besmirch your character, seen your reputation destroyed by malicious stories, you know that pain can consume you or cost you your career. If you are leader, you should be aware you already have a target on your back for this sort of behavior. People who want...

ITS NOT JUST WHAT YOU LEARN BUT WHO YOU LEARN FROM - LIKE PROPAGANDISTS DISGUISED AS ENTERTAINERS ​“Propaganda is one of the oldest tools for control in the history of the world. Some religious texts a would suggest the very first two humans in existence were the targets of a successful propaganda campaign which lead to their ultimate demise. Today, propagandists are still busy at work, they have...

LEADERS MUST PREPARE THEMSELVES FOR THE OTHER PERSONS RESPONSE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY CANNOT CONTROL IT. “When the media, the interrogators, the public begin asking questions of your team, it can be a nerve racking moment for any leader. Unscripted answers can be unpredictable, potentially devastating, and likely based on uninformed opinion. Without being a tyrant and demanding everyone answer with...

THE HARDEST THING FOR A LEADER TO BUILD IS ALSO THE MOST CRUCIAL. ”As a leader begins to experience success: growth in influence, income and impact, there will be no shortage of people seeking to call themselves ‘friend.’ In fact, friends will come out of the woodwork on every side. People who have been in the shadows through all the pain, heartache and struggle will sidle up next to a leader who...

PEOPLE IGNORE ABUSES THEY BECOME DESENSITIZED TO... ITS A PROCESS CALLED GROOMING. THE USE OF TRIGGERS IS INTENTIONAL! “The need for control is an addiction that every leader and politician must resist. Leadership is about influence not control. Control is a form of abuse which requires manipulation and coercion. In order for total control to exist, the process of grooming must precede the request...

WHAT IS THE EQUIVALENT OF “I DOUBLE DOG DARE YOU!” IN LEADERSHIP?? “Challenge accepted! Famous last words? Or the motivation of the bold to take a risk against all obvious odds. When leaders charge into the unknown or into innovation, they need to seek and maintain the balance between boldness and brazenness. Leaders must also be ahead of the curve of the need when seeking new solutions to problem...

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHERE TO INVEST YOUR TTT AND A? “Opportunities abound for those who for those who seek them. Opportunities also abound for those who lead, for those who have a strong work ethic, for those who have something valuable to bring to them table. Opportunities also abound which will waste your time, abuse your talent, rob you of your treasure and demand all of your attention. ​What pro...

MINOR ADJUSTMENTS OF THE MYOPIC LEADER CAN LEAD TO THE BROKENNESS OF COLLATERAL DAMAGE FOR THOSE THEY LEAD. “Leaders become leaders because they have vision, influence, competence and confidence. Leaders must have the ability to make decisions under pressure, examine potential outcomes and consider the benefit versus risks of every choice. Leaders also must realize they don’t always have all the i...

​WHAT DOES YOUR PERSONAL RESET LOOK LIKE? What are you missing in your “camera angles” of life and leadership? Until you change the perspective, focus and lighting, there will be things you simply cannot see. Just because you cannot see the issues in the background doesn’t mean no one sees them. It’s altogether possible the entire world is looking and asking: “Why doesn’t he or she deal with that...

WHEN DO YOU ATTACH YOUR NAME OR BRAND TO A PROJECT OR IDEA? “Many coaches, teachers, trainers and consultants will sell you a course or program, deliver their content and mosey on down the road. Their commitment is oriented to the sale more than the transformation of the buyer. I know this is a grossed generalization, unless you are the buyer. How well can you trust a brand or service provider wit...

TODAY I WILL TELL YOU HOW TO CONTROL THE WAR AROUND YOU!! ​“In the world we live in, everything is a war, literally or figuratively. In many cases, the war begins and ends with words. In some cases, ‘thems fighting words’ becomes the battle cry leading to the loss of life and property. Opinions, contradictory facts, emotional flare ups, all of these rest in the bosom the ever powerful narrative. W...

WHAT IS GRACE AND WHAT MAKES IT A LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE? ”Leaders must maintain the ability to accept the mistakes, errors and even differing opinions of those they lead. Diversity demands the open mindedness and maturity to realize no one has a lock on the best ideas. Often, the greatest ideas come from the least likely places. Grace allows us to hear, to respect and to appreciate people and ideas...

HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED THE FRUSTRATION OF YELLING “THATS NOT WHAT HAPPENED!” ? “Few things are as frustrating for a leader, a parent or anyone as defending yourself against false accusations. However, the cancel culture and other narrative based agendas leave a very similar sense of emotional dissonance when attacking, editing or altering history, or even current events with a narrative which d...

IF BRAIN WASHING IS A MYTH WHY DO LEADERS & LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ?​ PERSUASIVE SALES TECHNIQUES. MOTOVATIONAL SPEAKERS. POLITICAL RHETORIC. NLP. IF BRAIN WASHING IS A MYTH WHY DO LEADERS IN THESE INDUSTRIES AND LAW ENFORCEMENT USE THE SAME METHODS? “The ability to persuade, coerce or manipulate is not the same as the right to do so. Neither is it an indication as to the level of responsibility, acc...

WHERE WILL YOU STAND WHEN IT ALL CHANGES? ​“The social, political and religious landscape is changing as fast as the sandy beach in high tide. Words spoken yesterday, last week, last year or even last decade are being reviewed, second guessed and evaluated for compliance to a ubiquitous standard. Everyone and apparently every device is listening, making note, looking for an opportunity to play got...