Leading with Purpose Podcast

In this episode I talk about being your sister’s keeper, supporting our fellow sister’s of color as they climb the corporate ladder. I share a personal story as well as some tips and advice. Referencing the end of chapter 12 of my book “Our Leadership Journey: Shared Stories Lessons and Advice. I share the three lessons and advice I provide.

·      Lesson 1. Be to others who you would want someone to be for you. Show up for someone, and someone will show up for you.

·      Lesson 2. The only person you should be competing with is yourself. “Nothing that is for you can be taken from you.” -Unknown

·      Lesson 3. Being accountable for your sister helps you be accountable to yourself.

My advice…

There are too many people in the world who are against us, so we need to stop being against each other. Don’t get me wrong, it doesn’t matter what you do, you will always have detractors. Sometimes those detractors will be your own sister. What you can do is choose not to be a detractor for anyone. Pay it forward, offer your support, lift as you climb, and help other women of color win the way that you are.

How are you being your sister’s keepter?

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In this episode I talk about networks, specifically the value of your network, which is your social capital. 

 I discuss an article I wrote on idealist careers titled “Networking While Remote| What Professionals of Color Need to do to Stay Connected and Leverage Relationships for Success” where I examine the lack of access we have as people of color in building the right relationships that are valuable and can be a catalyst to our careers success. 

 We also do a deep dive into exactly what social capital is, getting a return on your investment in networks, and the value of the relationships you have versus the number of people you know.

 Share your thoughts on social capital. Have you ever considered the value of your network or the value of the time you invest in them? What kinds of professional relationships to do have? Are they trusting? Do they provide the resources you need to grow professionally?

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Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at [email protected]. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…

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In this episode I talk about integrity. As black women, as Women of Color it is a constant battle to stay try to who we are and what we value, when at every turn we are told we need to change. I talk about a quote my mentor always says that has stayed with me that I believe speaks to what integrity is all about. 

My mentor says, “You should always do the right thing, not someone’s thing.” 

It can be hard some timed to not do someone’s thing when it could mean a raise or a promotion, but if doing that things goes against who you are, against your values, is it the right thing.

I also quote the bible. Specifically, 1 Peter 3:13-17

13 And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” 15 But [a]sanctify [b]the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; 16 having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ash17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.”

This scripture reminds me that having integrity is the right thing, and in the end, people can say what they want say about me, and it doesn’t matter because I know in my heart and in the eyes of God, the work I do is good.

Share your thoughts on integrity. Have you ever felt you had to compromise yourself and do someone else’s thing in order to get ahead? How were you able to maintain your integrity? How did it make you feel? 

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Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at [email protected]. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…

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In this episode we talk about how to overcome overwhelm which happens when the intensity of your feelings are greater than your ability to manage them. I talk about some of the things happening in my life that have made me feel overwhelmed in the past couple of weeks. I also share five general practices 

Identify the source of your overwhelm.

Take time away.   

Stop trying to be perfect. 

Drop the ball sometimes. 

Ask for help.  

And, some of the practices that I use to help me from staying overwhelmed.

Share your thoughts and experiences with overwhelm. Do you ever feel overwhelmed? What are some of the methods you use to overcome overwhelm? Share under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurposepodcast. I’d love to hear from you.

Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at [email protected]. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…

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In this episode we are talking about the Devine Feminine with special guest Mrs. Keisha P. Shields. Keisha is the creator of She Will Not Be Silenced™. She specializes in how stigmas, stereotypes, grief and other people's opinions can keep high-achieving women from using their voice to build the legacy, success and wealth they actually want, on their terms. 

Keisha is the executive and leadership adviser that women turn to when they need to honor their divine feminine, find their voices in and out of the workplace and boardroom, break through the glass ceiling and turn their story into million-dollar messages. 

Keisha shows women how to finally let go of other people's expectations of what their life and career should be and how to show up authentically in every way, with zero apologies. 

You can connect with Keisha on these platforms.

Web: keishashields.com

Ig: instagram.com/keishapshields

FB: facebook.com/keishapshields

The Devine Feminine is where flow takes place. It is where intuition resides. When you are in the Devine Feminine, you are BOSS!!!!

Share your thoughts and experiences with the Devine Feminine. Leave a comment under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurposepodcast. I’d love to hear from you.

Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at [email protected]. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…

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n this episode we explore what it means to be in flow. We’ve all heard and have probably said things like, I’m in flow right now, but what really is flow, how do we get into it? And why does it matter?  

I do a deep dive breaking it down for you. I talk about how flow is achieved, the three primary distractions that keep you from getting into flow, and I leave you with a few suggestions for achieving flow. 

Share your thoughts and experiences of flow. Have you ever reached a state of flow? What was that experience like? Share under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurpose podcast. I’d love to hear from you.

Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at [email protected]. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…

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In this episode we explore the concept of psychosocial well-being and how it impacts our ability to be successful in everything we do. We review Carol Ryff’s six components of psychosocial well-being, what they look like in practice, and how each impact our ability to make an impact in life and leadership.

Here are the six components, and a link to the referenced research.

Purpose in Life

Autonomy

Personal Growth

Environmental Mastery

Positive Relationships

Self-acceptance

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We identify the internal and external sources that contribute to mind trash and how to recognize them.

This season we are focusing on the inner work we need to do in order for us to show up for ourselves and those we lead in the most impactful way.

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