Tomorrow's Leader

Send a text In today’s episode, I share a story of when I went to a bar to eat a meal and was disappointed because amidst the reasonable number of servers, no one came to my seat to ask what I wanted. I realized what was happening --- and that’s what we are going to talk to about today. You know me, I share real-life scenarios to show you problems that arise in leadership and in organizations.  Sh...

Send a text In today’s episode, I compare some of the leaders to flying an air balloon --- no control over the direction of where it is going. It is imperative for leaders to get a handle on the business’ numbers. They should have access to and interpret the data so they’ll be able to make sound decisions and create strategies for the business to succeed. More of that in this episode, so make sure...

Send a text Today, I share a podcast episode that I was interviewed on and I had so much fun sharing my story and my passion for leadership. I was interviewed by Dr. Jonathan Westover of Human Capital Innovations (HCI) Podcast as we talked about leadership shifts, recognizing leadership potential, and keeping your A-players in the organization. I hope you enjoy today’s episode and if you do, pleas...

Send a text In today’s episode, I share a past memory of when enjoying rides at this park would always result in cuts, bleeds, and bruises. It was a place where people ended up dying and accidents constantly happen. Looking at a documentary about it would make you wonder, how did this happen? How did it get this bad? And that’s what we’re going to talk about today. In organizations, systems and pr...

Send a text Today we talk about the most important trait that a leader should have especially if you want to fully maximize your potential and get to the top. This skill set separates the elite leaders from the rest. I share the 3 things that you should do in order to hone your skill of leadership versatility. I hope you enjoy today’s episode and don’t forget to leave a review and topic recommenda...

Send a text Today’s episode is me being interviewed by a best-selling author and podcast host, Moin Zafar of Grow with Moin Podcast. We talked about leadership in organizations, the common problems leaders face, delegating, adapting to Covid, and so much more. I hope you’ll find this episode valuable and please give Moin’s podcast a visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-grow-with-moin-p...

Send a text In today’s episode, I share a couple of real-life situations that will showcase different scenarios and different applications of leadership styles. As a leader, one should master the art of adapting the style of leadership depending on the learner. I love this topic because this has helped me in developing other people, so I hope you get some form of value out of this episode.  Key ta...

Send a text Today’s quick episode is brought to you by a beautiful view from the lake. Check this episode out on YouTube to see where I’m at.  I talk about the importance of making sure you, as their leader, are doing the right things to your A-players. I know I’ve talked about this at length in the past, but I wanted to share a real-life situation for more clarity. Remember that not investing in...

Send a text This is the first time I’ve had a comedian on this podcast and it was such a treat! Dusty Slay is currently in Nashville and has been on shows like Comedy Central, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. What I love about Dusty is how he has shown leadership in his life despite not being in a corporate world. This goes to show that leadership is not only about le...

Send a text I have recently had the honor of being interviewed by a famous American beatboxer, musician, and speaker, Parker Kane. We had so much fun and imparted some great value in this episode, so I’m glad to be able to share it with you. Make sure to give Parker a visit and check out his amazing podcast, check him out at parkerkane.co . Today’s key takeaways: [0:00] Intro [1:50] I share my sto...

Send a text Like a mirror, a leader is a reflection of his/her team. If you notice a change in your team’s performance or behavior, the first step is to look in the mirror. Evaluate yourself, your own performance, and your own engagement. In this episode, I share scenarios of how this exactly happens, so make sure you stay tuned. Today’s key takeaways: [0:00] Introduction [0:45] What are we going...

Send a text How often do I get to interview a leader who is also a pastor and someone who has made such an impact on so many people? In today’s episode, we are joined by Travis Hall who is also an upcoming author and podcaster. We covered so much great stuff today that I’m sure all of you are going to be left inspired and motivated to follow your dreams --- and that it’s never too late to work on...

Send a text Let’s talk about the blame takers in today’s quick episode. While there is nobility in that, there are also some disadvantages that may be detrimental to a person. The point of this is to remind you to focus your effort and attention on things that you can control instead of those that you can’t. This is me reminding you to use your energy efficiently. Today’s key takeaways: [0:00] Int...

Send a text Oftentimes many of us find it hard to believe that we are worth more than what we perceive. We don’t see our value until someone else points it out. That’s what we are going to talk about in today’s episode because it’s important that you change the way you see your self-worth. Today’s key takeaways: [0:00] Introduction [0:46] Laying the context of this episode [6:50] The moral of the...

Send a text Let’s talk about the sprint mentality: what it can do to your life or business and why I think it’s going to be beneficial for you to give it a try. Aside from it testing your limits, once you’ve accomplished something with maximum effort in a short span of time, you’ll get used to doing activities at higher levels. And trust me, the results are going to be exponential. Today’s key tak...

Send a text An organization’s progress not only depends on its processes and operation. The effectiveness of a team plays a vital role as well. Today I share with you some of the things that I’ve seen leaders do that slow down an organization. If you are a leader and you do any of this, I hope that you reconsider and re-evaluate your processes and of course, yourself. Today’s key takeaways: [0:00]...

Send a text As we work around this “new normal”, we try and make adjustments to any work-related activities including meetings and interviews that were once done in person. We are now doing most of them via Zoom (or whatever online platform you use). However, I have noticed a few common mistakes that can cause detrimental effects on the overall experience. Thankfully, these common mistakes can be...

Send a text You are going to enjoy this episode as we talk to someone who is a great speaker and storyteller. Our guest for today is a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and sales expert. He is none other than, Michael Altshuler. He helps individuals and organizations reach their goals both professionally and personally.  We talked about his experience in a TV show, how we managed to get i...

Send a text What do you need to do to continue stretching your top people and help them grow? If you do not foster an environment that promotes growth, your A players will soon leave you. As a leader, it is your responsibility to provide the challenge while ensuring that in the event they fail, it’s not going to be detrimental to them, the team, and the business.  Today’s key takeaways: [0:00] Int...

Send a text Today I share with you a conversation I had with one of my clients and it had something to do with our topic of discussion from previous episodes. We are going to talk about how to keep your "A" players in your team. All of us would love to hire and keep "A" players, so we have to make sure we also do everything as a leader to keep them excited and feel valued, so m...

Send a text “Depression grows in darkness, but it multiplies in silence.” Our guest for today is a former Division 1 athlete who once had an incredible journey as a football player but his life turned upside down when he started making bad decisions. He went into a deep depression to the point that his own mother had to beg him to seek help. But as they say, there’s a light at the end of the tunne...

Send a text Self-awareness is a skill that allows you to focus on your thoughts or actions and determine how aligned those are with your values. An instance or experience that will result in a heightened awareness is a catalyst for a change in your performance. This is one quick, but enriching episode, so make sure you stay tuned. Today’s key takeaways: [0:00] Introduction [1:06] An example of a p...

Send a text Today’s episode is another one of those storytimes with me. I talk about authenticity and share experiences that show two sides of the authenticity coin. More importantly, tune in to see how this relates to leadership and on how you can become a great leader.  Today’s key takeaways: [0:00] Introduction [0:49] Storytime with John [8:55] Why are we talking about this? [9:27] Real-life si...

Send a text “Hard work pays off.”  Indeed it does! That’s what we are going to talk about today with a very special guest — Jeremy Laynor. He is the Senior Vice President of Sales at Providence Medical Technology. We talked about what makes for a good leader, the importance of transparency, and so much more. Be on the lookout for Jeremy’s book: www.thepointguardapproach.com Today’s key takeaways:...

Send a text For part 2 of this series, I will share more questions that you should ask if you are running an organization, developing leaders, and doing performance management, just to name a few. These questions are really going to open yourself and others for opportunities to grow, allow you to think, and will help make you a better leader.  Today’s key takeaways: [0:00] Introduction [0:55] Quic...