The Leading Life Podcast.

Don’t make these 3 career mistakes, do this instead! Let's talk about common mistakes others make out there and how to avoid them!

In this episode I want to talk about keeping it real. In a past episode, I spoke briefly about how people talk about keeping it real but truly don’t vs. those who promote their business with optimism and positivity. You know the deeper I dive into the components of being an effective leader the more I realize I don’t know. It’s a big journey for many of us. I learn new things every day. I think I...

"Be Something Unexpected." I was reflecting today when I first got into the real job market around 1989 in the Washington DC area. And every job I showed up to interview for there was another thousand of “me” waiting in line. What I mean by that is that I felt like I was just another one of the same. How would I stand out? Let's talk about it!

My advice to you is Look out for others. Be the mentor, Be the coach, Be the voice. That will separate you immediately. Remember this…Generals don’t win the war…the front lines do. So are we giving the front lines everything they need to be successful? 1.       What is their vision for themselves? The first thing we need to understand us where do they want to go? 2.     Really gauge what is their...

So, I firmly believe how we engage with people and treat each other is everything. I think we can all agree on that. If you’re not sure…Let’s talk about it. Here's what happened to me....

Be willing to do the work that others won't do. If you truly want to be successful, then you have to get of the mindset of being just a solid contributor. Just showing up and doing what is required or a little more than required is not enough. Your mindset has to be in a constant state of innovation. Building and strengthening your brand and the people working for it every day. In this episode...

I can’t think of anything more important than building partnerships as you move through your career. I think this is crucial and I see a lot of people make mistake around this in today’s market. Never think you’re too good for anything or making a connection with someone because you could miss out on some of the greatest opportunities and greatest people. If I had thought I was too good make a con...

We have to sacrifice something to gain something. 1. Define exactly what it you want. You want to get promoted at work. Why do want to get promoted? Define the why behind it. What will this mean for your life? Ok what position are desiring, are you qualified for it? If you aren’t what do you need to complete first? What skills do you need? 2. What will you sacrifice to get there? What is the disci...

This is Part 2 of a 7 Part Series of the most important Mindset Habits and tips to help you grow in your career. The three A’s: Attitude, Authenticity and Accountability! Attitude: With a great attitude you hold in your hands the keys to the kingdom of success. Your attitude will be the key to unlock the doors to your best possible life! Authenticity: “true to one's own personality, spirit, or cha...

One thing I like to say is in order to live the very best life possible you have to put your energies into the things that give you the greatest reward. You just have to decide on what that reward is and it’s different to everyone. Oprah Winfrey said in 1986 …”I know that I am where I am now is because I always believed I could get here.” 1) Everything Starts with a Vision and Setting Goals.

5 Tips for Better Health! 1. Try to get at least 30 minutes or more of exercise a day. 2. Reduce your alcohol intake. 3. Cut out the sugar. 4. Stay away from overly processed foods. 5. Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep.

Mr. Herman Cain, CEO of Self: "Success was not a function of what you start out with materially, but what you start out with spiritually." What I learned and put into practice from Herman Cain: 1. CEO of Self – You are in charge of your life…nobody else. It’s up to you and only you. 2. Stay humble and always be open to learning. 3. Be fierce and bold in your leadership, you’re in charge. 4. Lastly...

1. The Diary of Anne Frank. 2. To kill a mockingbird - Harper Lee 3. The Leadership Challenge. - Kouzes and Posner 4. Rich dad, poor dad.  - Robert Kiyosaki 5. Profiles in Courage by John F Kennedy.

1. Talk possibilities and stop discussing limitations. 2. Starve the drama. 3. Stay calm, collected, and poised. Exude confidence. 4. Speak up to people. 5. Run to problems and SOLVE.

Be easy to work for. It doesn’t mean you don’t challenge people and it doesn’t mean that you don’t set aggressive goals and it doesn’t mean you let people walk on you but it just means that you keep the main thing the main thing. Keep the game that we play the game we play. Have you ever met somebody that creates problems to make it look like they’re solving them when there was never a problem to...

Don’t let anything or anyone RUIN your day. so we all know there’s 24 hours in a day right? Well if there’s 1440 minutes in a day. There is also 86,400 seconds in a day. We can all agree that time is precious right? It's our greatest asset. I want you to carry yourself with the confidence that your day is going to be great. Believe in yourself, believe in your skills and believing the good intenti...

Every day before I go to work as a manager and a leader I remember this… Our people have hopes, dreams and aspirations. I watch a lot of managers out there forget this and it really drives me crazy. The job is not about you, the job is about the people that work with you. You already clearly have a career so what are you doing to enhance their career? Work can’t just be this I’m going to milk ever...

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀?....𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆. Let's talk about it. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. Happiness is a journey, and everyone’s path is different. Enjoy each step along the way. “Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wi...

𝙏𝙖𝙥 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮. 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚. 𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙇𝙇 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙣𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙯𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚. 𝙏𝙧𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨. 𝙄𝙛 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙯𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙨. “𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙮. 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙩. ” ― 𝙋𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙤 𝙋𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙤 

You are Not Alone! Think about these simple things along the journey ahead.... We start with gratitude for who loved us into our existence. That we are given this amazing life to live and live it all we can. The world is a beautiful place! We have a foundation of confidence because we know we are loved…even if sometimes it doesn’t feel like it. We find the good in ourselves and we love ourselves f...

I read a joke one morning that changed how I looked at my work/life balance forever. Are you living life on your terms or on somebody else's? What are you putting your energies into? What's truly important in your life? We all have to make sacrifice somewhere, somehow, but how far are you willing to go?

Episode 7) Do You Want To Prolong Your Life? Based on a recent Harvard Study, here are the basics: 1. Get 6-7 Hours of sleep. (Early to bed, early to rise.) 2. Eat Healthier. (Greens, Greens, Greens.) 3. Exercise up to at least 30 minutes a day. (Keep the ticker ticking.) 4. Maintain a Healthy Diet. (Weight yourself weekly.) 5. Reduce Alcohol intake. (5:00 means live in the moment.) Check out Dan...

How do you choose to show up? 1) Morning Routine. 2) Your attitude is your Energy. 3) How do you look and sound? 4) Station THEN Destination. 5) Managing Stress.

Retail Business: 6 simple rules to follow to crush your sales goals! 1. Know exactly what it takes financially. (Avg$ sale X Conversion.) 2. Remove Obstacles. ((Run to Problems) 3. Define what's in it for them. (WIIFM) 4. Coach, Track, Practice (you know the way to Carnegie Hall right?" 5. Set Stretch Goals. (Don't reside in mediocre.) 6. Celebrate! ("We're gonna have a good time tonight, we'll ce...

Your always leading from the front and modelling the way but.... How would we sometimes Lead From The Back? 1) Provide Free space. 2) Empower them to Experiment  3) Nurture 4) Be in the Struggle. 5) Identify Victories.