Leadership School

Failure is inevitable. In this episode, I showcase how you can grow from failure.

We all fail at least once at something. Failure is not fun and can be a painful experience. Today, I show you how to turn your failure into a beneficial experience. 

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Leadership School Production:
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Assistant Production Alaina Hulette

I'm excited to have Jesan Sorrells back as my guest today! Jesan is back to discuss the how, the why, and the what of conflict resolution. Jesan is a leadership trainer and advisor for 20+ years. In addition to that, he has a strong background in conflict resolution.

In todays episode, we discuss:

• What the term conflict resolution means
• The different roles you take on in a conflict 
• How to find your conflict management style
• How that can help you lead towards resolution
• Ways to learn more about conflict resolution

Jesan Sorrells is the CEO and Founder of HSCT Publishing. HSCT Publishing is more than just a remote-first, video-based, software publishing platform company. Our products and solutions innovate on the most important asset in your organization: PEOPLE.

We believe that all problems in organizations today can be solved through the effective application of leadership principles. Our live platform and SaaS-based leadership development tools, trainings, and products exist to help managers and supervisors across industry verticals do that.

Jesan maintains an ever-expanding social/digital content footprint on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and LinkedIn, as well as a growing archive of inspirational and motivational YouTube videos through his channel, Jesan Sorrells Presents. Jesan hosted and produced The Earbud_U Podcast, for seven seasons and published a book Marketing for Peace Builders: How to Market Your Value to a World in Conflict, in 2016 currently available on Amazon.com and My Boss Doesn’t Care: 100 Essays on Disrupting Your Workplace by Disrupting Your Boss, released in April 2019.

Jesan’s third book is 12 Lessons for Leaders: A Foundation for Intentional Leadership with contributions from Bradley Matican published in April 2022.

Support the show

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon.

For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCofer.com/freestuff.

Book Kyla to speak at your event here, or to connect further, reach out to Kyla on LinkedIn and Instagram.

All transcripts are created with Descript, an amazing transcript creation and editing tool. Check it out for yourself!

Leadership School Production:
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Assistant Production Alaina Hulette

Welcome to conflict! In this intro, I'll share a personal story of a parking lot exchange and use it as an example of resolving conflict. You'll begin to shift your perspective and understanding of what causes conflict and your role in finding a peaceful resolution. 

Support the show

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon.

For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCofer.com/freestuff.

Book Kyla to speak at your event here, or to connect further, reach out to Kyla on LinkedIn and Instagram.

All transcripts are created with Descript, an amazing transcript creation and editing tool. Check it out for yourself!

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How do you support someone after trauma? What does is look like to lead through trauma? I loved talking with Manya Chylinski to answer these questions. 

In this episode you'll hear:

• Manya's story of surviving the Boston Marathon Bombing
• The #1 way you can support survivors
• How to create safe spaces following a traumatic events

Communications specialist and survivor Manya Chylinski helps people whose lives have been touched by trauma understand how resiliency and compassion are part of the path to healing, to enable them to thrive after difficult experiences. As a speaker and a writer, Manya’s mission is to spread the word about how some survivors of trauma appear unharmed but actually experience very real mental health injuries.

She’s an entrepreneur who uses her experience as a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing to help others understand the importance of trauma-sensitive leadership and recognizing the psychological impacts of violence. She has spoken about the importance of validating the invisible victims of trauma on stages across the US including the Pennsylvania Governor’s Emergency Management conference, the National Homeland Security conference, and SXSW.

Manya is also the founder of Alley424 Communications, where she helps businesses tell their stories, and the co-founder of Project BFF, where she works to empower women and their friendships. She serves on the board of NAMI Massachusetts and is a commissioner with the Massachusetts Eastern Regional Commission on Women.

Support the show

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon.

For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCofer.com/freestuff.

Book Kyla to speak at your event here, or to connect further, reach out to Kyla on LinkedIn and Instagram.

All transcripts are created with Descript, an amazing transcript creation and editing tool. Check it out for yourself!

Leadership School Production:
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Assistant Production Alaina Hulette

In this solo episode, I share my story of persistence and why it matters. When you know you're called to lead, follow that sound and don't give up! Plus, some announcements and updates.

Support the show

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon.

For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCofer.com/freestuff.

Book Kyla to speak at your event here, or to connect further, reach out to Kyla on LinkedIn and Instagram.

All transcripts are created with Descript, an amazing transcript creation and editing tool. Check it out for yourself!

Leadership School Production:
Produced by Kyla Cofer
Edited by Neel Panji  @ PodLeaF Productions
Assistant Production Alaina Hulette

Grateful to introduce Jesan Sorrells as my guest today! Jesan is a leadership trainer and advisor of 20+ years. He has written and published several books, all while building his company, HSCT Publishing. 

In today's episode, we discuss:

• His most recent book, 12 Lessons for Leaders: A Foundation for Intentional Leadership
• The difference between manipulation and persuasion
• The 3 "C"s of Leadership: Clarity, Candor, Courage
• The 4th "C": Conflict Resolution
• Examples of how to make a shift in your leadership when something isn't working.

Jesan Sorrells is the CEO and Founder of HSCT Publishing. HSCT Publishing is more than just
a remote-first, video-based, software publishing platform company. Our products and solutions innovate on the most important asset in your organization: PEOPLE.

We believe that all problems in organizations today can be solved through the effective
application of leadership principles. Our live platform and SaaS-based leadership
development tools, trainings, and products exist to help managers and supervisors across industry verticals do that.

Jesan maintains an ever-expanding social/digital content footprint on Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, Snapchat, and LinkedIn, as well as a growing archive of inspirational and
motivational YouTube videos through his channel, Jesan Sorrells Presents. Jesan hosted and
produced The Earbud_U Podcast, for seven seasons and published a book Marketing for Peace Builders: How to Market Your Value to a World in Conflict, in 2016 currently available on Amazon.com and My Boss Doesn’t Care: 100 Essays on Disrupting Your Workplace by
Disrupting Your Boss, released in April 2019.

Jesan’s third book is 12 Lessons for Leaders: A Foundation for Intentional Leadership with contributions from Bradley Matican published in April 2022.

Support the show

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon.

For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCofer.com/freestuff.

Book Kyla to speak at your event here, or to connect further, reach out to Kyla on LinkedIn and Instagram.

All transcripts are created with Descript, an amazing transcript creation and editing tool. Check it out for yourself!

Leadership School Production:
Produced by Kyla Cofer
Edited by Neel Panji  @ PodLeaF Productions
Assistant Production Alaina Hulette

Mitch Gray has combined over two decades of experience as a former pastor, life coach, entrepreneur, community developer, and creator to develop a brand of leadership that is at its deepest level- human. 

Taking his heart for inspiring others and his passion for empowering leaders, Mitch teaches business leaders how to recruit great people, develop top talent and design empowering culture. 

Mitch is the creator and host of The Mitch Gray Show podcast, How to Hire and Keep Great People show (coming spring 2022), author, leadership consultant and a highly regarded speaker.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mitchgraymedia
Podcast: https://themitchgrayshow.fireside.fm
Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3Co5aNm
How to Hire Course: https://bit.ly/3BTx847  (use code 'howtohirenow' for a 30% discount to the course!)
Order How to Hire and Keep Great People: https://amzn.to/3ARO2yt
Email: [email protected]
Website: recruitgreatpeople.com

Support the show

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon.

For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCofer.com/freestuff.

Book Kyla to speak at your event here, or to connect further, reach out to Kyla on LinkedIn and Instagram.

All transcripts are created with Descript, an amazing transcript creation and editing tool. Check it out for yourself!

Leadership School Production:
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Edited by Neel Panji  @ PodLeaF Productions
Assistant Production Alaina Hulette

Kris Kelso is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and is the author of “Overcoming The Impostor: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead with Confidence“.

In this episode:

• We get honest and real about feeling "not good enough"
• We explain Imposter Syndrome 
• We talk candidly about how to believe in yourself
• And we address what it means to truly be successful

Trained and certified as an executive coach, Kris Kelso has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, business owners, and their leadership teams. He is a faculty instructor at the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, an advisor and instructor at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, and is a contributing writer for publications including Fast Company Magazine, Yahoo Finance, and The Nashville Business Journal.

Kris has founded multiple companies and has served on the boards of directors of several non-profit organizations. He is an active member of Cornerstone Nashville, where he serves, teaches, and coaches other leaders. He lives with his wife and three teenaged sons in a suburb of Nashville, Tennessee.

Where to find Kris:
Website: https://www.kriskelso.com/
Book: https://www.overcomingtheimpostor.com/

For more Leadership Resources, visit: https://KylaCofer.com

Support the show

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon.

For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCofer.com/freestuff.

Book Kyla to speak at your event here, or to connect further, reach out to Kyla on LinkedIn and Instagram.

All transcripts are created with Descript, an amazing transcript creation and editing tool. Check it out for yourself!

Leadership School Production:
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Edited by Neel Panji  @ PodLeaF Productions
Assistant Production Alaina Hulette

Our guest today is David Dawdy. He teaches us what the phrase, "trauma informed" means, and how we can apply that to our leadership skills. Through the lens of his expertise in the criminal justice system, David tells us:

• What to do when someone you know opens up about their trauma
• What our role is as leaders of people who've experienced trauma
• How to lead an employee who's been through the criminal justice system

David Dawdy has a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology, and has worked in multiple fields of behavioral health treatment for nearly 25 years, including outpatient counseling, crisis stabilization, inpatient, substance abuse, and youth residential programs. He began working as a Psychologist with the Michigan Department of Corrections Mental Health Program in 2002, and currently is the Mental Health Director for the MDOC, overseeing the mental health, substance use disorder, and sex offender treatment services in prisons as well as those in the community for parolees and probationers.

Well-versed regarding the issues and needs of those with mental health issues, substance use disorders, and justice involvement, David is working to improve the re-entry transition process for those involved in the criminal justice system. He is an instructor for SAMHSA’s Trauma Informed curriculum for criminal justice, is on a mission to reduce stigma, and to make helpers, family members and survivors aware of their needs and to improve treatment services.

David Dawdy's Website  https://www.jdaviddawdy.com/
David Dawdy LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdaviddawdy/

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration https://www.samhsa.gov/

Support the show

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon.

For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCofer.com/freestuff.

Book Kyla to speak at your event here, or to connect further, reach out to Kyla on LinkedIn and Instagram.

All transcripts are created with Descript, an amazing transcript creation and editing tool. Check it out for yourself!

Leadership School Production:
Produced by Kyla Cofer
Edited by Neel Panji  @ PodLeaF Productions
Assistant Production Alaina Hulette

Leadership is about bringing people into a compelling story. And to do that well, we have to know how to tell a compelling story! That's where Laura Lewis-Barr comes in. In this episode, Laura teaches us

• What exactly makes a compelling story
• How to craft a good story
• How to deliver a good story
• Why story matters

Laura Lewis-Barr has been exploring authenticity and storytelling on theatre stages and corporate boardrooms for 20 years. She offers popular public speaking seminars and specializes in helping executives and staff communicate their ideas with humor, vitality, and presence. An award-winning writer, Laura often coaches job seekers, executives, and managers, on how to perfect their own stories to inspire, motivate, and persuade others.  More information on her company can be found at training4breakthroughs.com

Laura has published fiction and also nonfiction including, Improving Communication at Work – 52 Tips, Techniques, and Tools to Build Emotional Intelligence – A Card Deck for Workers, Managers, and Teams.  This card deck comes from her many years of coaching adults in emotional intelligence and the practical uses of positive psychology. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N28DOJS

Laura continues to coach leaders and job seekers to use storytelling in to advance in their careers.  She has a special interest in helping women be heard.  She also studies storytelling in her work as a stop motion filmmaker.  Laura’s award-winning films have screened in festivals around the world. 

You can find her films here: https://lauralewisbarrfilms.com/
Follow her on Linked In here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurallb/

Support the show

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon.

For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCofer.com/freestuff.

Book Kyla to speak at your event here, or to connect further, reach out to Kyla on LinkedIn and Instagram.

All transcripts are created with Descript, an amazing transcript creation and editing tool. Check it out for yourself!

Leadership School Production:
Produced by Kyla Cofer
Edited by Neel Panji  @ PodLeaF Productions
Assistant Production Alaina Hulette