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- Overcoming the Fear of Taking Leadership Roles w/ Tyler Burns
Black leaders often face unique challenges when taking on leadership roles, including systemic barriers, stereotypes, and self-doubt. Overcoming the fear of stepping into these positions is crucial for personal growth and organizational diversity. Many Black professionals experience imposter syndrome, feeling undeserving of their success despite their qualifications. To combat these fears, aspiring Black leaders can focus on building self-confidence, seeking mentorship from other successful Black leaders, and recognizing their own strengths and past achievements.
By understanding the root causes of their fears and developing strategies to address them, Black leaders can navigate the complexities of leadership with resilience and determination. In this episode of Grow Black Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Tyler Burns, a pastor, speaker, writer, and podcaster, to discuss how Black leaders can overcome the fear of taking leadership roles. He currently serves as the President of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, and the Lead Pastor of Rise City Church.
Tyler shares his earliest leadership memory, the perception versus the reality of leadership, tips to overcome the fear of taking leadership roles, and the journey to becoming a greater leader. He also shares how God prepared David to face Goliath and what encourages him to keep going during his lowest moments as a leader. Tune in to learn more!
What you will learn:
Tyler Burns’s background information
Tyler’s earliest leadership memory
Overcoming the fear of taking leadership roles
The perception versus the reality of leadership
The journey to becoming a great leader
Leading through succession
The story of David and Goliath; how God prepared David to face Goliath
What encourages Tyler to keep going in his lowest moments as a leader
The unexpected obstacles that Tyler had to overcome as a leader
What Tyler would say to his younger self
Notable quotes:
“If it’s too big for you, it’s likely what you are called to do.”
“The perception of leadership is accumulating power while the reality of it is the distribution of power and the empowering of others.”“Great leaders create pathways for everyone to succeed.”
“The people in your life that you trust are there to give you perspective, not permission.”
“The moment you decide to keep going despite how weak you feel, you automatically get stronger.”
Connect with Tyler Burns
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-burns-3a28b462/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnsclan_/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Tyler-Burns-Speaker-100041167576738/
Website: https://growblackleaders.com/
Connect with Grow Black LeadersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growblackleader
53 min - Rising Through the Ranks of Leadership w/ Renee Sattiewhite
Black women rising through the ranks of leadership face unique challenges that require resilience, determination, and strategic support. Despite their ambition and qualifications, they often encounter barriers such as racial and gender bias, limited access to resources, and stereotypes that can hinder their progress. Many Black women leaders report experiencing imposter syndrome, questioning their abilities despite their achievements.
However, successful Black women in leadership positions have found ways to overcome these obstacles by developing high emotional intelligence, understanding and countering stereotypes, and staying true to their authentic selves. In this episode of Grow Black Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Renee Sattiewhite, the President and CEO of AACUC, to share her journey of rising through the ranks of leadership as a Black woman. AACUC unites the credit union movement to ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and advocates for the 8th Cooperative Principle focused on DEI.
Renee talks about how leaders can differentiate the noise from constructive criticism, ways leaders can achieve excellence and commit to it, and the story behind the passion for elevating the lives of Black and Brown people. She also discusses her journey of rising through the ranks of leadership as a Black woman and the unexpected obstacles that she had to overcome. Tune in to learn more!
What you will learn:Renee Sattiewhite’s background information
Renee’s earliest leadership memory
Renee’s opinion on the perception versus the reality of leadership
Differentiating noise from constructive criticism as a leader and how to digest it
Ways leaders can achieve excellence and commit to it
The story behind Renee’s passion for elevating the lives of Black and Brown people
What the AACUC does to the African American people
The unexpected obstacles that Renee had to overcome as a leader
The journey of rising through the ranks of leadership as a Black woman
The piece of advice that Renee would give to her younger self
Notable quotes:
“As a leader, you should know who you can trust. Make your circle tight because not everybody shares your vision for greatness. There are people who want what you have.”
“It is important for a Black woman to know who she is and surround herself with people who understand and appreciate her and want to work with her.”
“The rearview mirror often offers a lot more wisdom for us because when we look back, we have the opportunity to see how we have grown and what we might have done differently.”
Connect with Renee Sattiewhite
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-sattiewhite/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aacucctc/
Website: https://www.aacuc.org/
Connect with Grow Black Leaders
Website: https://growblackleaders.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growblackleader
46 min - Healing our Wounds as Leaders w/ Favour Robinson
As leaders, it is crucial to recognize the profound impact our emotional wounds can have on our leadership abilities and the well-being of those we lead. Unresolved traumas, past hurts, and unhealed emotional scars can manifest in various ways, such as difficulty in building trust, lack of empathy, and an inability to create a safe and supportive environment for our teams.
Healing our wounds allows us to lead with authenticity, vulnerability, and compassion, inspiring others to do the same and creating a ripple effect of growth and transformation throughout the organization. In this episode of Grow Black Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Favour Robinson, a bestselling author, transformational speaker, and coach who helps women to break limitations and become people of faith, to talk about the importance of healing our wounds as leaders.
Favour shares her earliest leadership memory, how her mother's death brought the leadership in her, what it takes to become a great leader, and the importance of healing our wounds as leaders. She also talks about the balance between being a vulnerable leader and a strong leader. Tune in to learn more!
What you will learn:
- Favour’s first leadership memory
- How the loss of Favour's mother brought leadership in her
- The experience of moving to the USA at the age of 19 without the family knowing
- The perception of leadership versus the reality
- What it takes to become a great leader
- The different obstacles that Favour had to overcome in the various leadership roles that she had
- The importance of healing our wounds as leaders
- The balance between being a vulnerable leader and a strong leader
- What Favour would say to her younger self
Notable quotes
- “If you can’t lead and govern your life, you should never be in a place to lead anybody else.”
- “Moments of pain and difficulty are opportunities to figure out what you really have on the inside.”
- “If you don’t heal what is inside of you as a leader, you will start to produce casualties with other people.”
“Great leaders have the capacity to help people reframe their perception about the journey ahead.”- “Many times as people, we see the results or see what people have, and we desire that, but we don’t realize what it took for them to get to that position.”
Connect with Favour Robinson
Website: https://favouritecoach.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamthekingsfavourite
Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/iamthekingsfavourite
Connect with Building Black Leaders
Website: https://growblackleaders.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growblackleaders
47 min - Learning and Growing as a Leader w/ Kevin Duhart
Learning and Growing as a Leader with Apostle Kevin Duhart
Learning and growing as a leader is a continuous journey that requires dedication, self-reflection, and a willingness to adapt. Effective leaders understand that their development is an ongoing process, not a destination. They actively seek opportunities to enhance their skills in areas such as communication, critical thinking, decision-making, and emotional intelligence.
By embracing a growth mindset, leaders open themselves up to new experiences and perspectives, allowing them to better navigate challenges and inspire their teams. In this episode of the Grow Black Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Apostle Kevin D. Duhart Sr., the Lead Pastor of The Rock San Antonio and The Rock Houston, to discuss the importance of learning and growing as leaders.
Apostle Kevin shares ways to recognize who you are as a leader and your role when the people around you tend to be better at specific elements of what you are trying to build and ways to develop a hunger for learning as a leader. He also discusses two books that leaders can read to help them grow and develop and shares tips to overcome the sluggishness of learning. Tune in to learn more!
What you will learn:Kevin’s earliest leadership memory
Recognizing who you are as a leader and your role when the people around you tend to be better at specific elements of what you are trying to build
Advice to leaders struggling to communicate their visions to their people
Two books that leaders can read to help them grow and develop
Developing the hunger to learn as a leader
Tips to overcome the sluggishness of learning
The responsibility of leadership
The perception versus the reality of leadership
What Kevin would say to his younger self
Notable quotes:“Every crisis is in need of leadership to be resolved.”
“Gifts and skillsets can be leveraged, but visions cannot. What separates gifted and skilled people is vision. ”The more you know, the more trustworthy you can be.”
“People trust you because of the knowledge that you have, so you have the responsibility to ensure that you are informed.”
ResourcesThe Book: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
The Book: Developing the Leader Within You
Connect with Apostle Kevin DuhartInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinduhart/
Website: https://www.therockglobal.com/
Connect with Grow Black LeadersWebsite: https://growblackleaders.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growblackleader
56 min - Leading with Confidence: Breaking Free from the Need for Approval with Jor'Dan and Necie Armstrong
In the world of leadership, it's easy to fall into the trap of constantly seeking approval from others. However, true leadership means having the confidence to make decisions based on your own judgment and values, rather than being swayed by the need for validation. Leading with confidence involves trusting yourself, embracing your unique vision, and being willing to take risks, even when others might not agree.
By breaking free from the need for approval, you can lead more effectively, inspire your team, and create a positive impact that is true to your own principles. This approach not only strengthens your leadership but also fosters a culture of authenticity and resilience. In this episode of Grow Black Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Jor’Dan and Necie Armstrong, a married couple, to talk about navigating leadership without being held captive to the approval of other people. Jor’Dan is the king of Christian R&B, and Necie has a passion for fashion, travel, and food.
Jor’Dan and Necie share their tough journey from infertility to parenthood, their earliest leadership memories in their music and creativity journey, and what it took for Jor’Dan to pivot in his line of music. They also discuss navigating leadership without the need for people’s approval and the obstacles they had to overcome launching their new projects. Tune in to learn more!
What you will learn:
- Jor’Dan and Necie’s challenging journey through infertility to parenthood
- Jor’Dan’s earliest leadership memory in his singing career
- Necie’s earliest leadership memory in her creativity journey
- Navigating leadership without being held captive to the approval of other people
- What it took for Jor’Dan to pivot in his line of music
- The Church Girls Love R&B project
- The obstacles that the Armstrongs had to overcome launching their new project
- What the Armstrongs would say to their younger selves to succeed in their journey
Notable quotes:
- “The biggest thing in leadership is not being held captive to the approval of other people.”
- “When you figure out something is missing, try to do something about it. It’s in the doing that you emerge as a leader.”
- “Sometimes, when you do something great, you don’t realize that you are doing something great.”
- “Anything good takes a lot of time and a lot of work.”
Connect with Jor’Dan and Necie Armstrong
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/wheresjor_dan
https://www.instagram.com/supernaturalnecie/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@SupernaturalNecie
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_7WudEFQ5CbCsU6RUtZWXw
Connect with Grow Black Leaders
Website: https://growblackleaders.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growblackleader
54 min - Strategies for Visionary Leadership w/ Kayla Wanakee
Strategies for Visionary Leadership with Kyla Wanakee
Seeing the bigger picture is a crucial skill for visionary leaders to develop through personal growth and self-reflection. This involves looking beyond short-term obstacles and maintaining a long-term perspective focused on the overarching vision. By cultivating strategic thinking, embracing innovation, and staying adaptable, leaders can expand their mindset to anticipate future opportunities.
Developing this ability allows visionary leaders to navigate challenges more effectively and make forward-thinking decisions. In this episode of Grow Black Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Kayla Wanakee, Founder and CEO of Hope Together, a non-profit organization that promotes inclusion and resources for the Special Needs Community, the host of the interview series The Undoing with Kayla Wanakee on the BW Network, and the emcee-host for Pastor Sarah Jakes Robert's nationwide Woman Evolve Tour, to talk about the importance of leading with a greater vision.
Kayla shares her transition from being an educator to following her passion, the challenges she faced leading with a greater vision, how she overcame them, and the things going through her mind when she first walked into the room full of 40,000 women. She also shares some tips to become a great leader and balance the many things happening in your life. Tune in to learn more!
What you will learn:
- Kayla Wanakee’s background information
- The transition from being an educator to following her passion
- Advice to people with multiple gifts who have been told to stick to one lane
- Tips to balance the different things happening in your life
- Tips to become a great leader
- The challenges that Kayla faced leading with a greater vision and how she overcame them
- The things that were going through Kayla’s mind when she first walked into the room full of 40,000 women
- What Kayla would advise her younger self
Notable quotes:
- “Many leaders out there are on the verge of quitting and giving up, but you must keep going despite the challenges because there is light at the end of the tunnel.”
- “Everybody has their unique journey; some people can do multiple things in excellence all at once, and some people just need to focus on one thing because they can’t get excellent in multiple things.”
- “Many times, we miss out on our opportunities in life because we have allowed the volume of the wrong voices to be turned up.”
- “Whatever your role is, be excellent at it.”
Connect with Kayla Wanakee
Website: https://www.kaylawanakee.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylawanakee/?hl=en
Connect with Grow Black Leaders
Website: https://growblackleaders.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growblackleader
50 min - The Pain of Pioneering w/ Gary Chambers
Pioneering as a leader often comes with significant challenges and pain, but these experiences can shape and strengthen one's leadership abilities. Leaders who venture into uncharted territories face resistance, uncertainty, and pressure to make tough decisions without a clear roadmap. This journey requires resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace discomfort.
By acknowledging and learning from their pain, pioneering leaders can develop compassion, strategic thinking, and a deeper understanding of their purpose. In this episode of Grow Black Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Gary Chambers, an American civil rights activist, to talk about the pain of pioneering and how to overcome it.
Gary shares the root of his leadership model, the progression of his work as an activist and an advocate, and the time he recognized that there are things he needs to do differently in his leadership style. He also discusses the pain of pioneering in leadership, the patience needed, and the importance of Black people investing in each other. Tune in to learn more!
What you will learn:
The root of Gary’s leadership model
The progression of Gary’s voice in his work as an activist and advocate
The time Gary recognized that there were things he needed to do differently in his leadership style
The pain of pioneering in leadership
Advice to leaders experiencing the pain of pioneering
The importance of Black people investing in each other
The time Gary almost gave up on his pioneering journey
The patience needed in pioneering
What Gary would say to his younger self
Notable quotes:
“When you are a pioneer, it is less about you and more about your impact on the world.”
“Isiah 1:17: Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.”
“We are not used to free Black men. Whenever we see a free Black man, that is alarming to people, especially the Black people.”
“We can sit back and look at life and let life happen, or we can make life happen.”
“The pain of pioneering is learning to manage yourself because you can’t control what people say or feel about you.”
“The leadership journey is difficult. So, you must learn to reach out for help so you don’t navigate this alone.”
Connect with Gary Chambers
Twitter: https://x.com/garychambersjr?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garychambersjr/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaryChambersJr/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@garychambersjr.9450
Connect with Grow Black Leaders
Website: https://growblackleaders.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growblackleader
1 hr 3 min - Radical Honesty is a Leader's Superpower with Patrice Washington
Radical Honesty is a Leader's Superpower w/ Patrice Washington
Radical honesty is a leader's superpower because it helps build trust, make better decisions, and create a culture of transparency and accountability. For Black leaders, embracing radical honesty means being open and truthful, even when it's tough. This approach inspires teams to communicate more authentically, leading to stronger relationships and greater success.
By being radically honest, leaders can address problems directly, reduce misunderstandings, and foster an environment where everyone feels valued and heard. This not only strengthens the team but also enhances overall performance and innovation. In this episode of Grow Black Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Patrice Washington, a financial expert, an award-winning author, top-rated podcaster, television and radio personality, international transformational speaker, brand influencer, national spokesperson and leading authority on personal finance, entrepreneurship and success for women, to talk about the importance of radical honesty as leaders.
Patrice shares her financial breakdown and the lessons she learned from that journey, the true definition of wealth, the attributes of leading yourself through adversity, and the importance of reflective leadership. She also discusses the importance of practicing radical honesty as a leader and ways to make faith a part of every aspect of your purpose as a leader. Tune in to learn more!
What you will learn:
Patrice Washington’s background information
Patrice’s financial breakdown in 2007
The lessons that Patrice has learned from her financial breakdown
The true definition of wealth
Patrice’s first leadership memory
Cultivating a leadership of self through adversity that helps to overcome it
The attributes of leading yourself through adversity
The importance of reflective leadership
Overcoming the challenges that come with being a Black woman leader
Practicing radical honesty in leadership
Making faith a part of every aspect of your purpose as a leader
Notable quotes:
“Passion is not enough for you to walk into your purpose. You need compassion.”
Proverbs 17:16: “What good is money in the hands of a fool if they have no desire to seek wisdom?”“Adversity doesn’t have the authority to dictate your trajectory.”
“Reflective leadership is so important because if you don’t reflect on your experiences, you don’t grow from them.”
“True power comes from honesty with yourself and honesty to others.”
Connect with Patrice Washington
Website: https://patricewashington.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seekwisdompcw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeekWisdomPCW
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricecunninghamwashington/
Connect with Building Black Leaders
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growblackleader
Website: https://growblackleaders.com/
51 min - Leading from the Front: Embracing Growth Over Hierarchy w/ Dr. Hart Ramsey
Leading from the front means guiding your team by example and growing together, rather than just climbing the corporate ladder. This approach to leadership is about being visible, engaged, and supportive, showing your team that you are committed to their success as much as your own. For Black leaders, this style can be particularly empowering, as it allows them to break away from traditional hierarchical structures that often limit opportunities for growth and collaboration.
By leading from the front, Black leaders can foster a culture of continuous learning and development, where every team member feels valued and motivated to contribute their best. In this episode of Grow Black Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Hart Ramsey, the Pastor of Hunger Church Atlanta, well known for his relevant approach to teaching biblical principles, to talk about redefining your mindset as a leader to seeing leadership as going in front rather than going up.
Dr. Hart shares two ways leaders can gain wisdom, how you can understand your role as a leader and tips for building trust among your group as a leader. He also advises leaders who are in a dilemma of setting the right expectations for their teams and shares ways leaders can reframe their mindset and see leadership as going in front and not going up. Tune in to learn more!
What you will learn:
Dr. Hart Ramsey’s background information
Two ways leaders can gain wisdom
Understanding your role as a leader
Dr. Hart’s advice to leaders who feel drained
Building trust among your group as a leader
Dr. Hart’s perception of leadership versus reality
Advice for leaders in a dilemma of setting the right expectations for their teams
Reframing your mindset to see leadership as going in front and not up
The things that Dr. Hart would have wished to be told earlier in his leadership journey
Advice to new leaders starting their leadership journey
Notable quotes:
“The gap between vision and execution is leadership.”
“Leadership can drain you if you don’t know how to manage your strengths.”
“If you are a leader who has led well, then you have to trust there are people in your sphere of influence who have received from you and at some point, you are going to allow them to carry the leadership burden on the level that they are able to.”
“Leadership is knowing the way, going the way, and
showing the way.”
- “As a leader, you should risk more. Safety is a myth that hinders us from expanding and experiencing more.”
Connect with Dr. Hart Ramsey:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hartramsey
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hartramsey/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hart.ramsey
Connect with Building Black Leaders:
Website: https://growblackleaders.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growblackleader
50 min - My Bad! That's on Me! - The Hardys
My Bad! That's on Me!
The dichotomy of leadership means understanding when to be firm and when to be flexible, when to take charge and when to listen, and how to care deeply for your team while holding them accountable. This balance is crucial in overcoming unique challenges such as stereotypes, isolation, and bias. By mastering these skills, Black leaders can achieve their goals and foster a supportive environment for everyone.
In this episode of the Grow Black Leaders Podcast, we discuss the origin of the passion for developing Grow Black Leaders, the struggles of young men transitioning into adulthood, and the role of parents in cultivating leadership skills in their kids. We also share the dichotomy of leadership and the importance of vulnerability and transparency in leadership. Tune in to learn more!
What you will learn:
The origin of the passion for developing Grow Black Leaders
The struggles of young men transitioning into adulthood
The roles of parents in cultivating leadership skills in their kids
The dichotomy of leadership
The importance of taking responsibility for failure as a leader
The importance of vulnerability and transparency in leadership
Notable quotes:
“Everything rises and falls on leadership.”
“You cannot lead anything successfully unless you understand the value of people.”
Connect with Building Black Leaders
Website: https://growblackleaders.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growblackleader
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About Grow Black Leaders
From the publisher's feed
Growth for Black Leaders, by Black Leaders.
This podcast was designed to have leadership discussions that intersect the complexity of race and leadership. The show will offer practical insights and leadership wisdom acquired through years of experience.