Leadership Tidbits With Coach Tee Wilson

Robin Shabazz shares leadership insight.

Join Author Dr. Melissa Brunson as she discusses her new book Leadership Tidbits!

Join Authors Dr. Karen Bankston and Dr. Authur Williams discuss their new book, Leadership Tidbits!

Dr. Crystal Cooper is a best-selling author, national consultant teacher, presenter, speaker, and an award-winning school principal,coaching other leaders in and out of the educational industry in various facets of leadership, culturally responsive teaching, literacy and social emotional learning research and implementation.

This week's Leadership Tidbits with Coach Tee Wilson features the unstoppable Tijuana Everhart. Tijuana is a business owner and transformational speaker who focuses on leadership training, development, and business consulting.

Dr. Essie shares leadership journey. She explained that she did not start out wanting to become a leader in the education field, she just wanted to teach. Early on in her journey she taught at an alternative middle school.

This week's Leadership Tidbits with Coach Tee Wilson features the inspirational De Asa Nichols. Before we dive into what she was able to share with us while on the show, here is some of what you should know about her. De Asa Nichols has nearly 30 years of executive experience within healthcare, government, financial services and the automotive industry

This week's Leadership Tidbits with Coach Tee Wilson features the highly skilled woman Erica J. Holston. Before diving into this powerful show, here is a little bit of information you should know about her. Erica is a wife, family woman, and a friend. She has been married for seven years to her loving husband, Seth Holston.  A Motivational Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, Certified Relationship & Communication Coach. She assists singles to learn how to date, who to date, and discovering when someone is a good fit. She also helps married couples to enhance their romantic connections, build their communication skills, and create lasting change by setting realistic goals.Erica has been relationship and communication coaching for over five years. She decided to open a coaching practice named Vine Life Coaching. She coaches working professionals, entrepreneurs, and people who are motivated to do their work. As a Motivational Speaker, she has spoken at multiple women's  empowerment events, vision board parties, ministries, and social groups. Erica began this show by giving us more of an insight into her leadership journey. She shared that she previously was a telecommunications account manager, and that by becoming a leader she has been able to help other individuals develop their own leadership skills. In the journey of leadership, many skills and strengths are needed. Erica was able to elaborate on some of the skills she possesses that have helped her along the way. One of which included being aware of who she is, her capabilities, and knowing her strengths. She explained that she is willing to walk through the process even when it is hard and never give up. In fact, Erica’s specialty is digging deep. So much so, that when working with her clients she builds upon the first block, asking them a question and also asking them to go deeper. This helps them fully transition within that coaching session. Erica advises that those pursuing leadership get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Having her own coaching practice, Vine Life Coaching, Erica was able to provide some helpful leadership tidbits. She explained that leaders need to work on their communication skills. Listening is one of those very important skill sets. An example that Erica provided is to enhance your listening skills in paraphrasing. After you listen to what someone has told you, you can say a phrase such as “So what I hear you saying is…” This lets the other person know that you understand them and then you can continue to build that authentic connection. In addition to that skill set, Erica explained that you have to be willing to do what it takes and be truly genuine about connecting with other people.  Erica’s definition of success is, “To set a goal or strategy and being able to achieve the things I set out to do”. She further elaborated that when it comes to success, it takes time to get the results that you want. So take the time you need to grow and don’t be afraid if things are taking just a little bit longer. Success is learning and having a teachable mindset. When it comes to failure, Erica says she doesn't acknowledge it because she is always going to learn something. For Leaders who are working on building their confidence, Erica advises that you know what you’re capable of, do what you need to move forward, don’t allow anyone to diminish your skill set, and put people around you to support your vision.  Erica left the show with these tidbits: Have a 90 day goal plan, a year goal plan, and a 2 years goal plan. Lastly, “If you plan to fail then you fail to plan.”You can learn more about Erica and her services by visiting www.vinelifecoaching.comCheck out the full show for more awesome tidbits from Erica J. Holston!!

Dr. Sharon H. Porter resides in the Washington, DC area. She is the President of SHP Enterprise, the umbrella entity for Perfect Time SHP LLC Coaching, Consulting, and Book Publishing Firm, The G.R.I.N.D. Entrepreneur Network, and Write the Book Now!  She is the host of the I Am Dr. Sharon Show and host and creator of five podcasts. Dr. Sharon Porter is the Executive Director of The Next In Line to Lead Aspiring Principal Leadership Academy (APLA). Dr. Sharon is the author of The Power of Networking: How to Achieve Success With Business Networking, Next In Line to Lead: The Voice of the Assistant Principal , Class of 2017 What’s Next?”, Women Who Lead: Extraordinary Women With Extraordinary Results, and North Carolina Girls Living In a Maryland World. She is a contributing author for “The MLM Book: The Business of the 21st Century”; “Women On A Mission: Sisterhood of Stories; ” 3 P’s of Success: Purpose, Passion, Profit”;  “Renegotiating Greatness: 21 Lessons From Bold Entrepreneurs Who Have Built Successful Brands”; Behind the Scenes of a Phenomenal Woman and “Black Woman By Birth, Champion By Choice”. Dr. Porter has served as an educator for over 25 years. She currently serves as an elementary school principal in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. She is a graduate of Winston-Salem State University, National-Louis University, The Johns Hopkins University, Walden University, and Howard University. Sharon holds a National Association of Elementary School Principal Mentor Certification and is a Certified Gallup-Strengths Coach. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, International Association of Women (IAW), Professional Women of Winston-Salem, Sister 4 Sister Network, Inc and is an Official Member of the Forbes Coaches Council. From the beginning, Dr. Porter was ready and prepared to share her knowledge. She explained to us the importance of effective communication and the importance of listening.When asked what it means to be an effective leader she explained that impact and influence are crucial. She also explained that effective leaders need to be competent, knowledgeable, and resourceful. Dr Porter let us know that we do not have to know it all. You just need to know where to get the information. She also shared there is growth in areas of opportunity. She encourages listeners to look at failure a different way. When it comes to working towards your goals, Dr. Porter reminds us to look at our circle of people we surround ourselves with and stated, “Do not allow others to dictate what you do and what you don’t do, validation is neither needed nor required, and everyone who is in your circle is not in your corner.”Overall, Dr. Sharon Porter shared with us many great leadership tidbits including the following: say positive affirmations, keep grinding and don't quit, it's important to be impactful and resourceful, have effective communication, there is growth in all areas of opportunity, and we all get the same minutes in the day so use them wisely.  Check out the full show to hear more of Dr. Porter’s thoughts!!

This week's Leadership Tidbits with Coach Tee Wilson features the visionary Tashawna Thomas Obtail. Tashawna Thomas Obtail currently serves as the Director of Managed Care for TriHealth, a $2 billion dollar Health System in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has nearly 20 years of Management experience and proven performance leadership with Managed Care Payer Contracting Strategies. Tashawna is responsible for contractual relationship management valued at over $1.3 billion dollars in revenue. Before joining TriHealth in 2017, she worked for both payer and provider organizations in various healthcare leadership and administration roles. Tashawna received a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from DeVry University and she is a graduate of the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio's African American Leadership Development Program. In January of 2019 she launched her own consulting firm, Tashawna Obtail Consulting. This is a company geared towards developing innovative strategies for small businesses, professional or personal growth. She is also the Co-Owner and CFO for THOMAS Rehabbing, General Contracting and Construction Management. In addition to all that, Tashawna is a speaker and co-author of “It Takes Money Honey” book (a 365 day devotional about freedom, faith, and finances) and she is working on her second book titled “Hidden Pain” a personal story of resiliency. Tashawna is committed to public service and is actively involved in the community as a member of the Board of Directors for the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio, Southwest Ohio Healthcare Financial Management Association & the St. Aloysius Organization. She has received several awards and recognition for her leadership and service, including 2018 Top 15 Business Women of the Year.From the start of the interview, Tashawna gives us several tools we can use as leaders. She reminds us to be patient and that listening is a really important skill you need under your belt. When it comes to growing pains, Tashawna shared with us lessons she has learned along her leadership journey. She emphasized the need for patience as well as creating healthy boundaries for yourself while at work. Tashawna also reminds us that everything comes at a pace and that failure is ultimately a part of our success. “Through failures you have to understand that it’s a temporary setback, recover quickly, and then bounce forward.” She also reminds us that success looks different for everyone. We all define success differently Tashawna shared so many great leadership tidbits. Here is a quick summary of a few: relationship building is very important, know your why and your walk away, listening is critical, managing up is important, mentors are essential, success looks different for everyone, manage your mind and sense of being, and don’t be afraid to get a business coach! Check out the full show to hear more of Tashawna Thomas Obtail’s thoughts!!