Leading Forward

Leading Forward

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Leading Forward episodes

  • How to Become a Transformative Leader | EP08

    More than ever, business leaders must adapt to rapid changes in the marketplace while continuing to inspire others to follow them. In this episode, Dr. Kandis Boyd Wyatt talks to entrepreneur and global strategic advisor, Dr. Jeannice Fairrer Samani about her years of business experience including research she’s conducted on transformational leadership training. Specifically, listen to learn about four critical areas of skill building for transformative leaders including IQ, EQ, AQ and UQ as well as other resources to develop transformational leadership skills. 



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    27 min
  • Servant Leadership During Challenging Times | EP07
    Healthcare providers have faced unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, APU business professor Cynthia Gentile talks to psychologist and business owner, Dr. Marla Deibler about how her practice has adapted to providing telehealth services. Learn about issues with licensure laws, which have caused disruptions to care for college students, for example, who are now learning remotely and located in a state where clinicians aren’t licensed. Also learn how she’s created and expanded business policies to help employees manage all the changes to their jobs and personal life, and why everyone needs to be especially mindful of their own mental health during this crisis.

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    21 min
  • Pivoting to an Online Focus during the Pandemic | EP06
    Taking the leap to leave a traditional 9-to-5 job and its steady paychecks can be scary. In this episode, APU business professor Dr. Ashley Taylor talks to entrepreneur and model Charisse Nelson about her decision to start her own skincare and wellness business. Learn about the challenges she faced during the COVID-19 pandemic when salons and spas closed and how she pivoted her strategy to focus on increasing her online business and social media presence to connect with customers and clients.

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    23 min
  • Lessons from an Entrepreneur: Developing Creative Vision | EP05
    Do you have dreams of starting your own business? In this episode, APU business professor Dr. Ashley Taylor talks to Dr. Wanda Presley about how she took the leap from being a social worker to starting her own consulting company. Learn how she turned fear, self-doubt, and naysayers into motivation to make her business successful. She also shares lessons she learned about finding experts in areas where she had little experience, like finance and marketing, to support important business functions as well as refining her management skills to oversee remote employees in a virtual business setting.

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    27 min
  • Building a Dream: Proven Strategies | EP04

    What’s the difference between having a dream and having a vision? In this episode, Dr. Kandis Wyatt talks to Bill Brown about how he built a successful career in the music industry, real estate, and other fields. Hear why he believes that people must learn as much as they possibly can about what they want to do and how important it is to be able to pivot when unforeseen things happen or new opportunities arise. 



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    20 min
  • Addressing Mental Health During COVID-19 | EP03
    How has COVID-19 highlighted mental health issues? In this episode, APU professor Dr. Kandis Wyatt talks to clinician and educator Dr. Kelechi Fluitt about the work she’s done to educate students and the public about the mental health challenges that have arisen during the pandemic. Learn about the importance of normalizing the conversation around mental health, addressing apprehension and the myths people have about seeking counseling services, and the importance of providing education about the interconnectedness between mental and physical health.

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    22 min
  • Building a Successful Business with Grit and Kindness | EP02
    Venturing out on your own and starting a new business can be scary. In this episode, APU business professor Dr. Kandis Boyd Wyatt talks to R. Denise Everson about how she faced her own fears and started not one, but two businesses. Learn about the important skills she learned during her education including business planning, networking, addressing inherent biases, and the value of applying her ?whole self? to her business. Also learn about the critical soft skills that she relies on every day including time management, effective communication, and, most importantly, kindness, which can go a long way in getting business and sustaining a healthy and successful business.

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    22 min
  • Human Productivity and Performance: Keys to Success | EP01
    Are you pushing yourself to be the best you can be? How do you motivate yourself to learn more and build new skills so you can advance in your life and career? In this episode, APU Business professor Dr. Kandis Boyd Wyatt talks to Dr. Jeannice Samani about her six recommendations to become a high performer. Learn why it?s important to get certifications and training, specifically in digital information and design thinking. Also learn how to enhance your own performance by conducting a personal SWOT analysis to identify your weak attributes and turn them into strengths, how to establish a clear vision for your life, and why it?s so important to always be curious about the world around you. 

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    27 min

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The business landscape is forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. American Public University brings you Leading Forward, a podcast featuring business experts discussing innovative ways businesses…