The Called Podcast

I'll be honest - the past few weeks have been challenging, and I'll dive deeper into that in this episode. However, I have come to realize that reaching new dimensions requires us to go through a period of demolition. Because at the end of it all, the breakdown makes us broader and more effective in every area of life. I want you to thrive in your businesses and organizations. But more importantly...

Called Family! As Valentine's Day approaches, I wanted to explore an age-old question - Do Love and Business Mix? This week, we'll rewind back to last year's Called Conference where I sat down with my bride, my best friend, and my business partner Sarah Jakes Roberts, as we discussed the dance of doing business with your partner. We'll talk about our experience balancing our personalities, respect...

There are certain traits that every great person has, but one trait has the ability to change the way you see yourself. The trait I'm referring to is consistency. Consistency helps you build self-trust by proving to yourself (and others) that you are the type of person who finishes what you start. The Bible talks about how a servant who was faithful over few, ended up becoming ruler over much. Wha...

When we deem something as valuable, we tend to treasure it and handle it with care. We are intentional about protecting it at all costs to ensure we are utilizing it to its full potential. But there is one currency we all have access to that is often misused and given away with no regard. That resource is none other than time.    Time is the one natural resource that constantly moves. Once it's go...

Recently, I had a conversation with a friend who shared that although we're only a few weeks into 2024, he was having difficulty tapping into his goals. It dawned on me that when we start setting new goals without renewing our identity - we can find ourselves slipping back into old habits. Until we hone in on the type of person we need to become to reach new heights, we'll continually find ourselv...

At the beginning of a new year, many of us set out with intentions to achieve great things. However, we often forget to revisit our goals from the previous year to see if we accomplished them.  You were created to do something remarkable, and I want to give you some practical tips to help you reach the goals you've set for 2024. We must understand that there is a rhythm to setting and achieving go...

Called Family! Last week, we discussed the importance of having a vision and pursuing it. This week, I will share some practical tips and tools to help you protect and prepare for the vision God has given you.    To protect your vision there are two things you'll need to do. First, you must write it down. Second, you have to protect your mind by maintaining the highest thought. Preparing for your...

Happy New Year, Called Family! I am thrilled to be back for Season 2 of The Called Podcast, and I have so much I want to share with you.    Before we get too far into 2024, I want to touch on a subject that can change the trajectory of your year. Today, we're going to be talking about vision. Nothing in life will move without a vision. And if you've been feeling stagnant or distracted - I challeng...

Called Family! Let me start by saying I have missed you all tremendously. I was hoping to be back with you sooner, but in May I found myself hitting a wall and needed to take more time off than I anticipated. But I'm back to share some updates with you about where I've been, what's been going on, and what I've learned along the way. This week, I'll be talking about the importance of purpose, pivot...

As leaders, we should begin thinking about our exit plan in our company or organization the moment we enter into it. We've discussed the importance of attaining and retaining and this week, I'll share the importance of builidng something that remains. I'll talk about exits, succession, and successors and give you tools to build a legacy guaranteed to last beyond you.  This episode is the final epi...

Last week, we talked about the necessary tools that help us to attain the things we are CALLED to. If you missed pt. 1 of this conversation, stop what you're doing now and go back to listen to it. This week, we'll be building upon our discussion and focusing on how we retain our success after we have attained it.  Retaining success necessitates a commitment to learning and an unwavering dedication...

As leaders, we all have something unique that we are CALLED to lay hold of. This specific thing is usually big, notable, and frightening - but it is also the very thing that God has ordained us to do. To achieve it we must possess faith, boldness, an unbelievable work ethic, laser focus, and more.  This week I'm beginning a 3-week series titled "The 3 Levels of Success". In Week 1, I'll be talking...

Family, we've officially made it to the second half of the year. This is a time where many leaders track the progress they've made and decide what needs to be restructured in order to meet their goals. While we check our profits and losses within our companies, it's imperative that we take a moment to assess whether or not we've been profitable within.  This week I'm going to talk about "The Econo...

Family, this week I'm thrilled to be back for part 2 of my conversation with wealth management expert Barry Queen II. If you haven't listened to part 1, make sure you do that now as we'll be building upon our discussion from last week. This episode is from a masterclass I held last month centered around the topic "Gaining a Financial Edge in Uncertain Times".  Get ready to receive wisdom, tools, a...

Every successful business or organization needs capital in order to operate. Whether you're the CEO of a startup, or an individual looking to go to the next level, gaining growing, and maintaining wealth in today's volatile climate requires a certain level of insight, knowledge, and creativity. If we want to attain abundance and become good stewards over our finances, there are steps we need to ta...

Whether you're a business leader or entrepreneur, one thing you will always have is an idea. These ideas can range from ways to scale your business to pitching the right investor to help fund the vision. But many leaders struggle taking their idea and turning it into a reality. In this episode, I'm sharing a snippet from Called to Mastery, where I sat down with Stacyann Russell, Founder and CEO of...

Last week, I had a lot of fun answering your questions about funding, timing, and mastery. If you haven't listened to that episode, stop what you're doing and go back to listen now. I shared some rich information that I believe will add great value to your life and I don't want you to miss out.  This week, I'm back with part 2 and will be answering some exceptional questions from learning how to n...

Oftentimes we have questions that can only be answered by experts. However, the biggest challenge can be finding someone to sit with you to provide some honest feedback. This week, we're switching things up and doing just that! I've received some brilliant questions from many of you and I wanted to take the time to respond and share what I've learned throughout my experience.   Be sure to grab you...

Great leaders possess a specific skill set that equips them to lead with excellence when employed consistently. However, there are certain characteristics that one must master in order to lead their companies and teams successfully.  In this week's episode, I will share some key elements that every entrepreneur MUST get right. From storytelling to negotiating to having strong social skills — I tou...

As leaders, there are daily decisions we're required to make and each decision has the power to make us or break us. Having wise counsel in your corner is imperative and can play a part in determining the direction your life will go. In this episode, I pose the question "Who's in your ear?" and share some examples to help you understand the importance of having the correct people in your corner wh...

We've all encountered seasons where our stability was threatened by unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. With inflation on the rise, significant shifts in our economy, and rumors of a looming recession - it's easy to feel uncertain about the times we're currently living in. But instead of succumbing to fear and doubt, we must educate ourselves about what's ahead so we can be prepared to bu...

We've all been guilty of procrastination, sometimes even putting off the very things we know we're CALLED to do. But what many of us don't realize is that the giant of procrastination is much more than a bad habit. There is scientific evidence behind the myriad of reasons we fall subject to procrastination, and today we're going to defeat it.  If you're having a hard time finding the motivation an...

The best leaders know how to engage the right people, partner with them effectively, and keep them invested in their vision. But creating a vision that others see themselves in is not enough. As a leader, it is imperative that you know how to manage your team well.  In this episode, I'll get straight to the heart of successful leadership and the significant role people play in our calling. Whether...

To achieve all that we are CALLED to, we must be an active participant in evaluating the vision over our lives. But what's equally as important as your vision is the strategy, structure, and processes that help to get you there.  In this episode, I'll discuss the reasons why some ideas end up in failure, no matter how great they are; and share best practices to develop the leadership qualities nee...

A common misconception that many have is the notion that greatness is reserved for a select group of individuals. That couldn't be further from the truth. Greatness is accessible to everyone, but it requires a level of intentionality that many shy away from. In Episode 7 of THE CALLED podcast, we're demystifying greatness. Touré will walk you through practical steps to teach you how to honor your...