Alex Barker

Special Episode : The Pursuit of the Dojo

Missing Cutlery and Team Leadership with Kevin Allen : DOJO 48

Everyone messes up — your company CEO, the President of the United States and even the King David! It will be a ‘march of the unqualified’ if we focus on the mistakes of our great leaders rather than highlighting how...

Becoming a Life Long Learner with Scott Britton : DOJO 047

Change is often not a thing that people would embrace freely as majority of us want stability, security and permanence despite the knowledge that change is only thing permanent in this world.   Our guest for today though had taken transitions...

Engaged Marriage and 15-Minute Marriage Make Overs with Dustin Reichmann: DOJO 46

So there you both are, starry-eyed, full of dreams, completely infatuated and convinced that nothing will ever go wrong. But after living with each other for a couple of years, the reality that marriage takes a lot of work is...

Value-Based Leadership with Carrie Kish: DOJO 045

For this episode, we have Culture Synch’s CEO and Director of Business Development, aka ‘The Master Minion Maker’, Carrie Kish. Carrie is also a consultant, an experienced trainer and a coach who specializes in leadership training for executives, small businesses...

Impact: Get Rich, Be More Awesome, Change the World! with Casey Lewis : DOJO 043

Have you ever heard anyone say, “My dream is to live from paycheck to paycheck?” Reaching financial success is a goal of many not only for stability and security but also because it brings about greater influences and more opportunities...

James B. Woosley, Conquering the Entrepreneur’s Kryptonite: DOJO 042

Just like leaves blown aimlessly, a person without a goal, a dream or a vision can disappoint those he serve by not knowing where he is heading. Today, we have James B. Woosley, a strategic business consultant and author of...

From Jail to Life Coach, John Henderson Shares the Power of a Mastermind : DOJO 041

Most people would view a jail sentence as an end, an experience far from being cherished.  But for this hillbilly from Arizona, John Henderson, it was a start…and what a great one it was! A life coach, homeless, a professor,...

5 Ways to Overcome Anxiety and Depression with Megan Barker : DOJO 40

Depression and anxiety disorders can sometimes be misconstrued by society as mere feelings which can be easily fixed by thinking happy thoughts. We have to understand though that people under these states need serious help and we should be able...

How to Start Your Leadership Legacy : DOJO 39

From time to time, there are life-changing decisions that we make which alter our course and shift us into unexpected directions . In this show, I will be sharing one of the things I have done which changed the way...

Living Life Intentionally with Dr. David Madow: Dojo 38

A fulfilling life is something everyone aims to have but a lot seem to miss. Today, we talk about how you can gain greater confidence, clarity and purpose in your leadership by living a life full of forethought and reflection....

Delivering Happiness with Jenn Lim : DOJO 037

In this generation where most companies see their people as mere numbers, most businesses experience quick turnovers of employees due to people quitting, which eventually lead to more losses due to investment of time in training and learning curves. It...

It’s Possible: How to Thrive, Not Just Survive with Dave Arnold : DOJO 036

Living can be a chore, a boring cycle of working and driving home and meaningful conversations with our special someone’s can turn into mere talks about logistics. This type of living can suck the zest of our lives so today,...

Turn “Failure” into Life Defining Success with Chris Taylor : DOJO 035

Everyone has encountered their own version of failure but the defining moment is how a person brushes the dust off and the next chapters that follow. Our guest for today is Chris Taylor, CEO and Founder of Actionable Books, and...

Happen to Your Career with Scott Anthony Barlow : DOJO 034

In this episode, I interview Scott Anthony Barlow of Happen To Your Career. I was so pumped to have Scott on the show because we have been friends for a while now and I love the growth that I have...

Maximize Your Strengths to Make Greater Impact with Deb Ingino : DOJO 033

In this episode, Deb Ingino, our Dojo’s Strength finding and development expert, shares how to discover and maximize your strengths. Other questions Deb and I address: What questions to ask yourself to find your strengths How to practically build your strengths...

How to Receive Feedback and Improve Your Leadership : DOJO 032

Matt McWilliams is an AMAZING guest in this episode of The Leadership Dojo. He shares all that he’s learned about feedback and it’s transformative power. Matt started off as a young leader with a lot to lose. He noticed that...

Can You Balance Family and Work? with Kevin Miller : DOJO 31

Kevin Miller is the creator of Free Agent Academy and the father of a big family. I have watched Kevin lead his family Habits of a healthy family: Open communication Intentional quality time Tradition, celebration, and honoring   Leave a...

Leadership Profile : Holly Prast DOJO 30

This is a real heart to heart talk about leadership with a woman who is leading well as an assistant superintendent. Holly shares life lessons learned through her experiences at leading principals, teachers and students. Let me know if you...

How to Halt Procrastination with Anita Brooks and Darren Dake : DOJO 29

WOW! Two leadership experts for the price of one podcast. In this episode, I have the privilege of talking with two amazing people, Anita Brooks and Darren Dake. We talk about practical ways to overcome lazy habits and get more...

Beyond the To Do List with Erik Fisher : DOJO 028

In this episode I interview the productivity expert Erik Fisher of Beyond the To Do List podcast. We talk about goal setting and how to overcome pitfalls and barriers to success. Check out Erik’s Book Beyond the To-Do List [Tweet...

How to Live Your List with Ryan Eller : DOJO 27

In this Episode, I interview Ryan Eller, founder of Paradigm Shift and a righteous herald of Live Your List. Topics Ryan and I conquer: How to create your bucket list Where do you begin on your list? How do you...

Make 2014 Your Best Year : DOJO 26

After the New Year’s Eve dust settles , where are you on those stinking resolutions? You haven’t had much time to think about them. The Christmas season keeps you too busy. Well, just pick the resolution you had last year. You’ve...

There is no Failure, There’s Only Learning with Michael Hyatt – DOJO 25

Michael Hyatt is in the Leadership Dojo! Michael is the former CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishing Company. He has an amazing podcast called This is Your Life where he shares amazing tips about intentional leadership. Michael is one of my...

Building Trust Across Cultures with Jaro Berce : DOJO 23

In this episode, I interview Jaro Berce, professor and author of Leadership by Virtue. We talk about building trust as leaders, about virtue, and about Slovenia. We discuss simple principles about leadership and leading multicultural teams. What do you think the...

The Dojo Sensei Shares Behind the Scenes : Stats, Future Projects, and Leadership Passion : DOJO 24

This is an update for y’all who are interested in the inner workings of the Leadership Dojo. I make some announcements that hopefully get you excited

Good Financial Cents with Jeff Rose : DOJO 22

Jeff Rose is our Sensei today! From college drop-out to successful financial adviser, Jeff has become a well accomplished businessman. Jeff is the CEO and Founder of Alliance Wealth Management, LLC + Good Financial Cents. He is a podcast host for Dollars...

Let’s Grow Leaders with Karin Hurt : DOJO 021

In this episode, I speak with Karin Hurt, the founder of Let’s Grow Leaders. Here’s just a tidbit of wisdom in this interview: [Tweet “You do not have to look perfect on paper to be a leader @letsgrowleaders”] Other topics...

30 Days of Gratitude Experiment : DOJO 020

“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” G. K. Chesterton – British author and theologian   Welcome to the start of the 30 Days of Gratitude Experiment! I will...

How to Eliminate the Fear of Failure with Wesley Chapman : DOJO 19

I am SO excited to share this interview with you. This is Wesley Chapman, businessman extraordinaire. Wesley is the Five Star Guy, dream maker, wish granter, and business visionary. He started his first business when he was 8 and sold...

Networking Without Selling Your Soul with John Corcoran : DOJO 018

In this episode I interview my friend John Corcoran, founder of the Smart Business Revolution (check out his free ebook on networking!). He is our expert networking guru and he will teach us the power of our networks and how to...

8 Weeks in Review : DOJO 17

8 weeks since the launch of the Leadership Dojo … WOW Since the release, the Leadership Dojo has over 31,000 downloads. It truly amazes me. I have to admit, some days I look at those downloads and I am shocked....

No one prevents you from being extraordinary with Mark Sanborn : DOJO 016

Mark Sanborn is our guest in the Leadership Dojo! Mark is the New York Times Best Selling author of The Fred Factor: How Passion In Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary Into the Extraordinary and You Don’t Need a...

Inspiring Millions with John Lee Dumas : DOJO 015

In this episode I speak with John Lee Dumas. John is the Founder and Host of EntrepreneurOnFire, a 7-days-a-week podcast that interviews today’s most inspiring and successful Entrepreneurs. EntrepreneurOnFire is a top ranked business podcast generating over 250,000 unique downloads a...

Pat Flynn was Let Go at His 1st Job, then Lead an Online Movement : DOJO 014

I had the amazing opportunity to interview Pat Flynn, one of my unofficial online mentors. Pat is the founder of SmartPassiveIncome.com and podcast. Also, he wrote his amazing story in the book Let Go. Pat’s story of loss and success...

Dose of Leadership with Richard Rierson : DOJO 013

Richard Rierson is the host of Dose of Leadership podcast. He is a coach, consultant and speaker on leadership. He bears all in this interview. I was really surprised when he discussed his struggles in his career and in his...

3 Steps To Discover Yourself : DOJO 12

1) Write your best seller 2) Pick out core elements 3) Develop the blueprint StrengthsFinder 2.0 Leave a  review on iTunes! Pretty Please!

The Importance of Knowing Who You Are with The Leadership Freak Dan Rockwell : DOJO 011

Dan Rockwell is THE Leadership Freak. Dan writes his famous blog, www.leadershipfreak.wordpress.com using 300 words or less in each post, which has over 225,000 followers. He is a speaker, consultant, leadership coach, and all around amazing guy. [Tweet “If you don’t know...

Get Crystal Clear on Your Values with Chris Edmonds : DOJO 010

In this episode, I speak with business consultant Chris Edmonds. Chris is the founder and CEO of The Purposeful Culture Group, speaker and consultant for Ken Blanchard Companies and inspirer for creating positive business cultures. [Tweet “Be nice, give it...

Perform A Random Act of Leadership Today with Susan Mazza : DOJO 009

In this episode, I interview Susan Mazza. Susan serves leaders and their organizations as a Leadership Coach, Change Agent and Motivational Speaker.  Co-author of The Character-Based Leader and author of the Random Acts of Leadership blog, Susan was named one of...

End Sex Trafficking with Erin Giles : DOJO 008

In this episode, I interview Erin Giles. Erin is the Founder of End Sex Trafficking Day Campaign. Sex Trafficking is a growing problem, not just in 3rd world countries but in the USA as well. We discuss her journey of...

With Enough Determination, You Can Achieve Anything with President Abraham Lincoln : DOJO 7

In this episode, I interview President Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the USA during our nation’s greatest struggle, the Civil War.  This was the war that passed the 13th Amendment to our Constitution, forever abolishing slavery. Here is some wisdom that...

The Rising Tide Raises All Ships with Dan Miller : DOJO 6

In this episode, I interview Dan Miller, NY Times Best Selling author, speaker, coach and my unofficial mentor. Dan talks with us about success principles, self-doubt, failure, and ways to move your career in the right direction. What would you...

How to Have One Extraordinary Marriage with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo : DOJO 5

In this episode, I interview Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo, co-hosts of the One Extraordinary Marriage Podcast. Tony and Alisa share great and simple ways for you to deepen your relationship. We discuss the challenges in their journey and how their marriage...

Brew a Positive Culture with David J Morris : DOJO 4

In this episode, I interview David Morris, CEO of Dillanos Coffee Roasters and author of “Brewing a Creative Culture.” We discuss his leadership story, career choices, and how he brewed a positive and contagious company culture. What would you tell...

No Arms, No Legs, No Excuses and Conquering Mt. Kilimanjaro with Kyle Maynard : DOJO 3

In this episode I interview Kyle Maynard, a man born without arms or legs. But that never stopped him. In his life thus far, here are some of his accomplishments : climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, fought in UFC, set records in weightlifting,...

Practicing Everyday Leadership with Drew Dudley : DOJO 2

In this episode, I interview Drew Dudley, leadership business consultant and TED Talk superstar. Drew is the founder of Nuance Leadership, and works with organizations around the world to empower people to develop their leadership capacity. We discuss Drew’s path towards...

How to Take Your Tribe to the Next Level with Dave Logan : DOJO 1

In this episode, I interview Dave Logan, NY Times Best Selling Author of Tribal Leadership, Senior Partner at CultureSync, and Faculty Member at Marshall School of Business/USC. Dave explains his research-based book Tribal Leadership, the different “stages” of tribes, and how to enhance a...

Introduction – The Leadership Dojo : DOJO 0

THANK YOU for joining the FIRST episode of The Leadership Dojo. I am humbled, honored, excited about the Dojo. My goal is to help you lead an excellent life, expand your influence, and make positive change. People/Items mentioned in this...