On the L Podcast

Your Skills Open Doors. Your Brand Keeps Them Open. Your resume may get you the interview. Your experience may help you land the job. But your personal brand is what determines whether opportunities continue to find you long after you've been hired. In this episode of On The L with LaTaye , we're talking about why your job should never become your identity and why building your reputation is one o...

What if the biggest thing standing between you and your next level isn't your circumstances? What if it's you? In this bonus episode of On The L with LaTaye , we're discussing a powerful leadership lesson inspired by entrepreneur, investor, and business leader Emma Grede: "Start with yourself." In a world where it's easy to point to difficult coworkers, ineffective leaders, organizational challeng...

Are you still sending the same resume to every job posting? If so, that may be exactly why you're not getting interviews. In today's workforce, generic resumes are no longer effective. Recruiters, hiring managers, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are looking for candidates who clearly demonstrate how their experience aligns with the specific needs of the organization. In this episode of the Re...

In this episode, LaTaye Davis discusses the evolving resume trends for 2026 and the impact of AI on resume screening. She emphasizes the importance of job alignment, skills, and experience in creating effective resumes for the modern workforce. Takeaways Resume trends for 2026 AI impact on resume screening Chapters 00:00 Resume Trends for 2026 05:17 Job Alignment and Skills 10:24 Experience and Qu...

In this episode, LaTaye Davis discusses the importance of consistent consequences in building accountability-driven environments . She highlights the dangers of inconsistent consequences, explores leadership's fear of consequences, and emphasizes the need for driving consistent consequences. The impact of inconsistent consequences on leadership and the environment is also examined, providing valua...

The episode begins with an introduction to leadership challenges and the importance of addressing gaps directly. It then delves into the topic of navigating gaps directly, emphasizing the impact of silence and avoidance on leadership and organizational culture. Takeaways Addressing gaps directly Silence is not neutrality Chapters 00:00 Navigating Gaps Directly

Assessing performance regularly is crucial for effective leadership. It involves providing real-time feedback, documenting performance, and being fair and impartial in assessments. Delayed feedback can lead to performance issues and breakdown of trust, impacting organizational culture and loyalty. Takeaways Assess performance consistently Provide real-time feedback Be fair and impartial in assessm...

In this episode, LaTaye Davis discusses the importance of tying standards to outcomes and the problem with disconnected standards. She emphasizes that activity is not the goal, impact is, and highlights the significance of connecting expectations to outcomes for strong leadership. Takeaways Standards must be tied to outcomes Activity is not the goal, impact is Chapters 00:00 Connecting Expectation...

In this episode, LaTaye Davis discusses the importance of driving consistent consequences in leadership and the impact of inconsistent consequences on organizational performance. She emphasizes the need for accountability and the detrimental effects of avoiding consequences. The episode concludes with a call to action for leaders to assess the consistency and fairness of their consequences. Takeaw...

Not every environment deserves your leadership—and the sooner you recognize that, the faster you elevate. In this episode of On The L , we challenge the belief that strong leaders should be able to succeed anywhere. The truth is, even the most capable leaders will struggle in environments that lack accountability, clarity, and alignment. If you’ve ever questioned whether it’s you—or the environmen...

In this episode of On The L , we dive into the meaning behind the phrase: Set the Standard. Lead with Intention. Elevate with Impact. This conversation explores what intentional leadership truly looks like beyond titles, recognition, and authority. Leadership is not just about being in charge—it’s about the environments you create, the standards you uphold, and the impact you leave on people and o...

In this episode of On The L , LaTaye Davis introduces the S.T.A.N.D. Framework™ —a leadership and organizational performance model designed to help leaders create stronger teams, healthier workplace cultures, and higher-performing environments. This episode breaks down the five pillars of the framework and explores how standards, accountability, intentional communication, and consistent leadership...

In this BONUS episode of On The L , LaTaye Davis takes a business and economic perspective on a recent public conversation about work ethic, entrepreneurship, wages, and economic reality. After hearing commentary suggesting that people dissatisfied with wages or executive compensation should simply “start a business,” LaTaye breaks down why that perspective oversimplifies the realities many worker...

Before labeling someone an underperformer, leaders must first diagnose the real issue. In this episode of On the L , LaTaye Davis breaks down the five most common causes of underperformance and explains why many leaders misdiagnose performance issues—leading to frustration, disengagement, and ineffective solutions. If your team is not performing at the level you expect, this episode will help you...

Accountability is one of the most discussed—and most misunderstood—concepts in leadership. In this episode of On the L , LaTaye Davis breaks down why accountability fails in so many organizations and introduces the S.T.A.N.D. Framework™ , a strategic leadership model for building accountable, high-performing teams. If you’ve ever felt like your team lacks ownership, standards are inconsistently en...