Leading From the Back

It's been a while since we've been together! It's been quite a moment in our society and in all our lives. The hiatus was a way to reflect and connect with my loved ones. Now, we are back to discuss some of the challenges that certain styles of leadership create in our society, from the death of George Floyd to a sense of entitlement that ruins lives and careers. Join us for this brief chat!

This discussion looks at the style of leadership on display during the successful career of Michael Jordan displayed in the docuseries "The Last Dance." We compare that to what we now know of leadership and how a shift in some of his style can translate into a stronger leader in today's world.

Join us for an interview with Tanya, a teenager who is completing her junior year of high school in a few weeks. Tanya discusses the stress many teens are going through due to the current situation, some strategies for youth to improve their physical and mental health during this time, and her thoughts on the need for more effective leadership during a time of crisis.

It's time to discuss how companies from varying styles of leadership are all acting the same way under crisis. Gone are the times of strategic, innovative, and transformative leadership; and, in are the times for everyone to act like an authoritarian.

In the episode, we discuss great points brought up by Simon Sinek in two of his books, Leaders Eat Last and The Infinite Game. In the books, he discusses the failure of companies who only focus on short-results and the importance of understanding their Existential Flexibility.

Giving you some insight into why I chose the name "Leading from the Back" for the podcast.

Discussing Dan Heath's new book, "Upstream: How to Solve Problems Before They Happen."

Starting to move the podcast away from our humble beginnings and into a discussion on leadership in this time of crisis.

We've hit new boundaries on the "Leading from the Back" Podcast as we host our first-ever interview with Mrs. Lady Jimenez. Mrs. Jimenez joins us to discuss strategies to keep mentally and physically healthy during a crisis.

We’ve been dealing with stress and anxiety over the current situation. It’s time to have a laugh and discuss what is bothering us during the situation. We’re all dealing with pain, and maybe even loss, in our own ways. For me, this is a form of grieving and working through what is taking place. Join me and let me know what is bothering you right now!

Music from Creative Commons Music

Artist: Damma Beatz

Song: Rollin' On

Music from Creative Commons Music

Artist: Damma Beatz

Song: Rollin' On

It's crazy how we change behaviors so quickly after starting to move in the right direction! Why are we throwing gloves and masks on the streets rather than the garbage? Why are we protesting and calling people "weak" because they are dying from a virus that affects everyone?

Learn more and find ways to get together rather than fighting and hurting each other.

THANK YOU for your love for the first episode. I appreciate the feedback and recommendations. I look forward to the continued dialogue as we build this out.

This episode was based on a request from a listener who wanted to find recommendations to support her children and their mental health during the pandemic.

In the episode, we discuss the need to help and heal yourself before being able to help your children, which includes getting help to improve your mental health, limiting your media consumption, and developing self-care routines; creating a structured environment at home for your children throughout the day; and, talking with your children about the current situation, the best way to consume credible news stories, helping them express their feelings!

We are all stressed and worried about when we will get to a sense of "normalcy." Let's discuss how/when we will realistically get there.