People are not machines, and should not be treated as such. They should be appreciated and celebrated, and this podcast offers one strategy on how to create a culture that appreciates people, not just their productivity. 

The Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating its 50 year anniversary this year, and you know they're doing it BIG! They have a lot to celebrate, and in this episode, join us as we discuss 3 ways the Disney World Resort has been an effective organization, and how we as leaders can do it BIG like Disney.

There are literally dozens of leadership skills we all need to learn, unlearn, and relearn. In this episode, I share the one leadership skill I believe is necessary to get to the next level in 2020. 

2020 is here, and we should all want to enter the new year with new perspective. Unfortunately, we won't hit the ground running if the ground is cluttered with 2019 mess we didn't clean up and remove. In this episode, I share 3 things we all need to clean for a more impactful 2020. 

Your leadership brand is your identity. It represents what you do, how you do it, and who you are. In this episode, we describe three steps how you can and should build your leadership brand. 

Kanye West brought his 'Sunday Service' to Chicago, and it created quite a buzz. The service was spiritual, without being churchy. There was no sermon or talk about Jesus, but good vibes were experienced by those who attended. In this episode, I share leadership lessons that I observed from this experience and for our consideration.

The most influential industrial designer in the world, just resigned. Jony Ive, the designer of some of the most popular products in the world has resigned from his role as Apple Chief Design Officer. Many in the tech industry are wondering how Apple will regain traction after his departure. Their concern is shared around the world when there is a leadership shift in an organization, a business, a school, or a church. This episode will examine the impact of Jony Ive and offer strategies on how we can continue to lead when leaders leave our organizations. 

We are taught to arrive to work early, work hard, and stay late. We believe that if we work overtime and fill in the gaps, we may be candidates for promotion. Such a demonstration of high-performance can only be maintained for so long without proper rest. And new trends reflect that employers should invest into the rest and recovery of its high-performing staff so organizational goals can be achieved continuously. In this episode, I offer 4 reasons why employers benefit by sponsoring employee vacations. 

John Singleton was a passionate champion of cinema. He directed some of the most epic films of his generation, and their cultural significance will last the test of time. Singleton's creative ingenuity was fueled by his passion for film. This episode will explain how passion fueled Singleton to become one of the best film directors and screen writers in history. 

When a handful of Caucasian high school students decided to wear blackface and drive around town, it more than disturbed their African-American peers and many others. The incident drew national attention, and the African-American students decided to march. The peaceful protest angered a few citizens because they felt like students should not be protesting and leaving their classrooms. Although there are many reasons why those students should march against blackface, this episode shares the one significant reason why it is imperative for young people should always face the blackface.