The A to Z Podcast

In this clip, I shared 3 lessons professionals, leaders, & entrepreneurs may consider from the recent podcast launch of California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, who invited, in his first episode, someone from the opposition, Charlie Kirk, Executive Director of Turning Points USA.  I'd not have been surprised if that conversation happened on a third-party platform. I'd not have been aston...

Which one is hard to strive for, SURVIVAL or THRIVING? Which one should we opt for? In yesterday's "Talk on the Beach with AZ, I answered this question using an interesting (confrontational) conversation I had last year in VA with a passionate person.  I was schooled by this person when I opened my mouth and talked BIG GAME. I also shared one technique we share with our participants and...

Leaders who don’t get along with their superiors are ineffective. They can’t get things done and are liabilities to the people they lead. Effective leaders are RESOURCEFUL and go beyond their backyard to attract resources, support, and form alliances that advance the mission of their teams, organizations, and countries. Regardless of the attached risks, I coach and train emerging and middle leader...

There is no debate among high performers and successful people concerning the importance of growth. It looks like they grow HOLISTICALLY in 3 common development areas. Of course, they may not grow uniformly in all three growth areas at a given time. They may not also have the same development plan... Each may adopt different development strategies, approaches, and plans unique to their specific pe...

I am taking walk in South Tampa, a beautiful place to take walk- On one side blue ocean water, on the other beautiful homes, and on the horizon, beautiful skyscrapers.  In this short clip, I shared the place while narrating the main points of my recent blog where I shared the importance of investing in ourselves based on a conversation I had with one of my coavhees who is working on his public spe...

If you follow the news, the recent gestures of Elon Musk have drawn fierce criticism from many around the world. In this audio, I shared my perspective as an African immigrant and Cultural Sensitivity Expert. Watch it and let me know your take... Don't forget to check our blogs, videos, and other updates. Follow us also on social media. Go to www. TheAtoZInstitute.com to connect...

If you live in the US, I bet you have heard the name Tony Robbins. I also bet the first thing that came to your mind was a motivational speaker. In this less than 10-minute clip, I argued why you should change that image of Tony. Watch it and let me know who Tony means in your life and what you have learned from his life and books.  Here is the link to watch the clip: https://youtu.be/buJRKZMt9Yk...

#Programs #Summits #Rethreats #Cohorts #MasterMind  This clip explains one of our 5 services- Programs. To learn more about our other services, check our website www. TheAtoZInstitute.com To download our catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LS6BhVD3vSaUhCGS3hXmNUu7Jsvtki4L/view  Reach out via info@TheAtoZInstitute.com with any questions or schedule a one-on-one consultative session...

This clip explains one of our 5 services- Speeches. To learn more about our other services, check our website www. TheAtoZInstitute.com To download our catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LS6BhVD3vSaUhCGS3hXmNUu7Jsvtki4L/view  Reach out via info@TheAtoZInstitute.com with any questions or schedule a one-on-one consultative session... #Speeches #MotivationalSpeeches #Keynotes

This clip explains one of our 5 services- Consulting. To learn more about our other services, check our website www. TheAtoZInstitute.com To download our catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LS6BhVD3vSaUhCGS3hXmNUu7Jsvtki4L/view  Reach out via info@TheAtoZInstitute.com with any questions or schedule a one-on-one consultative session... #Consulting #OrganizationalDevelopment #Consultancy

Behind every high performer, there are coaches. Show me a highly successful professional, entrepreneur, or leader in any field and I’ll show you a smart and wise person who has coaches that guide him or her behind the scenes. Study all high performers. They have coaches that help them in one or more of the following ways: 1.   Gain clarity, 2.   Think critically and strategically, 3.   Challenge t...

This clip is taken from a recent audio we shared about how culture is god. For both individual and collective success, we should know the power culture has over us. We don’t have control over what we don’t know well. We can’t change what we don’t fully understand. One of the self-awareness we all should have personally and collectively is the power of culture and how it molded our personalities an...

We all are products of our native cultures. Our personalities are molded, and our mentalities are shaped by our respective cultures. Whether we’re aware of it or not, whether we would like to admit it or not, we’re blind loyal to our cultures. Unfortunately, very few societies, organizations, and teams recognized the power of culture and leveraged the power of culture for their own advantage. In t...

This clip explains the workshops that we provide. To learn more about our other services www. TheAtoZInstitute.com Reach out via info@TheAtoZInstitute.com for any questions or to schedule a one-on-one free consultation session.

This clip highlights the services of The A to Z Institute. Here is our Catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LS6BhVD3vSaUhCGS3hXmNUu7Jsvtki4L/view Go to our website to learn more: www. TheAtoZInstitute.com  

In this short clip, using the headbutting between Mark Cuban (who supports Kamala Harris) and David Sachs (who roots for Donal Trump) in their recent conversation on the All-In Podcast, I shared the power of creating a corporate culture that incentivizes and encourages open dialogue and disagreement. I also cited the culture of Bridgewater, a Network-based multibillion-dollar hedge fund founded by...

In this short clip in a car, Dr. AZ shared three things he wished he had known long ago. To learn more about The A to Z Institute, LLC, check our website at www. TheAtoZInstitute.com  Reach out via info@TheAtoZInstitute.com 

In this clip, Dr. AZ discussed the most important considerations for becoming a successful negotiator. If you would like to chat how we may empower your admin staff, professionals, and leaders to negotiate and achieve win-win deals, reach out via info@TheAtoZInstitute.com To learn more about the organizational, leadership, and personal development coaching, consulting, workshops, and programs, che...

#Decision #DecisionMaking #Instinct #GutFeeling #Intuition  In this short clip, Dr. AZ shared 3 vehicles leaders may use to make decisions: Emotions, Logic, and Intuition. To learn more about what we do to empower professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders, check out our website www. TheAtoZInstitute.com  Reach out for any questions and/or if you would like our team to design and deliver a workshop...

In this short clip, Dr. AZ encourages why we should stop leaving our stuffs on the proverbial negotiation table. To learn more about what we do to empower professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders, check out our website www. TheAtoZInstitute.com  Reach out for any questions and/or if you would like our team to design and deliver a workshop or a webinar on how to negotiate like a pro: info@TheAtoZI...

In this short clip, Dr. AZ talked about Why Companies are Willing to Pay Millions for Effective Decision Making CEOs. To learn more, check out this blog: https://drazhabtewold.com/the-art-of-making-quality-decisions-effectively-and-promptly/ To learn more about what we do to empower professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders, check out website www. TheAtoZInstitute.com  Reach out for any questions...

In this video clip, Dr. AZ highlighted why startups fail to raise capital and offered three requirements before seeking external investment from angel investors and venture capitalists. To learn more about our Organizational Consulting services where we can help you form and launch your startup, craft the necessary foundational documents, build a high-performing team, scale, and more, check out ou...

#Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #MicroMessages #MicroAffirmations #MicroAggressions DEI is a bone of contention. Some support, advocate, and promote it, while others remain skeptical.  I strongly believe that if DEI programs are designed and delivered properly, they bring tremendous results for all inhabitants of the culture and the greater good. Our DEI programs are designed based on adult learning...

In this short video clip (~4 min), I talked about why we should have 360-degree influence. I focused on the most important and challenging of all, Influencing Upwards. Watch it and let me know your thoughts and experience on this. If you find it helpful, please share it with those who may benefit from it.

Have you asked why you aren't at the next level? Did you question if in case there are certain things you missed to elevate yourself to the next stage? If so, here is a clip where I shared my evolution throughout the years and what steps I took to keep advancing. After listening to it, please share your experience. What are you doing to step up your game and fly high to pursue your passion an...