Quote: "When we stop growing, we stop living and start existing.” — Warren Wiersbe

Points of Leadership is all about equipping leaders in maximizing their leadership for the people they lead and care for.

Growth is like stretching during your regular exercise routine. A leader who commits to growing is consistently stretching beyond their limits. Now imagine a team that commits to growing together—they become an unstoppable force, stretching above and beyond any limits. In this episode of Points of Leadership, we are stretching in our growth points as we share the next two points in our series.

In a client stories publication, Harvard Business Impact shared how a top global brand is developing their next generation of leaders. Building a solid system of consistency and accountability, Imperial Brands believed that investing in its next generation of leaders was the most impactful way to develop a different caliber of leaders.

The company CEO believed that empowering and equipping their people to achieve the extraordinary is the key to their company's future success. This can be applied to teams across many dimensions. In this second episode in this series, we provide practical examples of what integrity, consistency and accountability looks like in a team.

Secondly, we provide three ways for empowering and equipping our next generation of leaders to lead impactfully in their own lives and that of their teams. As always, the leadership principles we share on Points of Leadership are for any leader in any industry that desires to take care of those they lead well through the overflow of his or her life. So, pull up a chair, call a friend and take a listen and share with any industry leader in your life on these growth points for this year.

We appreciate your recent feedback on our last episode. This is why we love serving you! Please keep your feedback coming. Thank you for engaging with us and for being a growing leader!

​Bio: Dr. Feyi Obamehinti is a wife, mother, an ordained minister of the gospel, Bible Teacher, speaker, life educator, author, co-founder of nonprofits Oasis Connection Ministries and Oasis Focus Inc,. co-host of Oasis Connection TV, Oasis of Hope Podcast, host of Points of Leadership Podcast, and encourager extraordinaire of the Wellness Project. To learn more, visit:
www.oasisconnection.org
www.oasisfocusinc.org
www.wellness-project.org
The Thriving Life-Patheos

Bio: Mrs. Kristin Jaeck brings nearly three decades of experience working with organizations across multiple industries in the areas of stakeholder engagement (internal and external), leadership development, organizational analysis and restructuring, change management, and strategic planning.  To learn more visit: www.reworkingstrategiesllc.com

Quote: "The lighthouse of the Lord beckons to all as we sail the seas of life." --- Thomas S Monson

Points of Leadership is all about equipping leaders in maximizing their leadership for the people they lead and care for.

A few weeks into the new year, many organizations and companies are visiting their goals for the year. From team meetings to strategy sessions, team members are adding their piece to the overall goals for the year. Here at Points of Leadership, we are jetting into the year, unclogging and breaking down some of the growth points for this year. We kick-off the year with the first two points we shared in our closing episode last year.

In a recent Harvard Business Review article, we see how a leader can lead with authenticity during a time of chaos in a company or organization. The article asserts that sometimes it is the top leadership such as the CEO that causes most of the chaos in an organization or company. In that case, a leader on the team can lead with authenticity by being the source of clarity. 

In this 2026 kickoff episode, we provide three ways to provide clarity on your team. We also look to the oldest Book of life- the Bible; to glean insight on what chaos on a team, in an organization or company tells us. This is a great compass for Christian leaders in orienting their lives and leadership in alignment with orderliness.

Secondly, we examine how leaders can grow this year in the ethical use of technology. In an age of increasing deepfakes, leaders must know how to spot these fabricated artifacts that tend to look real. At this point AI is no longer science fiction, rather it has and continues to be an integral part of our everyday lives, whether we like it or not. We provide three ways for leaders to grow in their leadership of ethical use of technology. The most critical being the personal responsibility every leader has to ensure ethical approach to innovation and implementation.

As always, the leadership principles we share on Points of Leadership are for any leader in any industry that desires to take care of those they lead well through the overflow of his or her life. So, pull up a chair, call a friend and take a listen and share with any industry leader in your life on these growth points for this year.

We appreciate your feedback. It helps us to continue to serve you with excellence. We look forward to growing with you this year in your leadership journey. Thank you for the privilege of serving you! We wish you and your team the best this year. a blessed 2026! Thank you for engaging with us and for being a growing leader!

​Bio: Dr. Feyi Obamehinti is a wife, mother, an ordained minister of the gospel, Bible Teacher, speaker, life educator, author, co-founder of nonprofits Oasis Connection Ministries and Oasis Focus Inc,. co-host of Oasis Connection TV, Oasis of Hope Podcast, host of Points of Leadership Podcast, and encourager extraordinaire of the Wellness Project. To learn more, visit:
www.oasisconnection.org
www.oasisfocusinc.org
www.wellness-project.org
The Thriving Life-Patheos

Bio: Mrs. Kristin Jaeck brings nearly three decades of experience working with organizations across multiple industries in the areas of stakeholder engagement (internal and external), leadership development, organizational ana

“The terrible thing, the almost impossible thing, is to hand over your whole self- all your wishes and precautions to Christ!” --- C.S. Lewis

Points of Leadership is all about equipping leaders in maximizing their leadership for the people they lead and care for.

With just a few days left in this year, many organizations and companies have their plans laid out at least for the first quarter of 2026. Some of them even bring in outside consultants to help them develop their growth strategies for next year. Using smart goals and all that comes with it, organizations and companies have a nice package plan for their 2026 growth points. However, in a recent Havard Business Review article, these approaches in developing new year growth points might not be the best, especially for team members. This is because the people that implement and execute these nice, packaged growth points are not involved in the conception and development. That is typically not a great recipe for success.

In this episode, we provide some recommended growth points to consider with your teams, families or communities as you develop your growth points for 2026. These are some growth points our teams will be diving into. In alignment with the cited Havard Business Review, we emphasize the importance of providing clarity, transparency and courage as a starting point for your 2026 growth points.

As shared in our last episode, the best leaders know that it is what is routinely done and modeled that can be transferred to their teams. Additionally, the best leaders know it is critical to spend time with their teams to hear from each team member as they cast vision for the next year or quarter. In this last episode of the year, Dr. Feyi Obamehinti and Mrs. Kristin Jaeck discuss and share their growth points for next year, which is a critical year for the USA- as we celebrate 250 years of exceptionalism as a nation.

From developing skills that are crucial for our time, to embracing ethical use of technology as we advance in AI, leaders are faced with new first world problems that need long term solutions. These solutions come as growth points, and take intentionality, design and application. As always, the leadership principles we share on Points of Leadership are for any leader in any industry that desires to take care of those they lead well through the overflow of his or her life. So, pull up a chair, call a friend and take a listen and share with any industry leader in your life on these growth points for 2026.

As we close out this year with this episode, be reminded that no matter who you are, you belong to God (spirit, soul and body)- whether you have acknowledged God or not, whether you love or hate God, whether you have your entire 2026 strategy plan or not, God holds in His hands everything that pertains to you. So, as you prepare to dash into a new year- dare not go alone and without Christ, including all your growth points of 2026. We have been blessed to serve you this year! Thank you for engaging with us and for being a growing leader! From our team here at Points of Leadership, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

​Bio: Dr. Feyi Obamehinti is a wife, mother, an ordained minister of the gospel, Bible Teacher, speaker, life educator, author, co-founder of nonprofits Oasis Connection Ministries and Oasis Focus Inc,. co-host of Oasis Connection TV, Oasis of Hope Podcast, host of Points of Leadership Podcast, and encourager extraordinaire of the Wellness Project. To learn more, visit:
www.oasisconnection.org
www.oasisfocusinc.org
www.wellness-project.org

“Real leadership is leaders recognizing that they serve the people that they lead.”    ---Pete Hoekstra​

Points of Leadership is all about equipping leaders in maximizing their leadership for the people they lead and care for.

This time of year, most leaders across a variety of industries are not only reflecting on their team’s performance this year, but they are also casting vision and looking towards the next year. Here at Points of Leadership we are doing the same. We have dived into the great leadership lessons gleaned this year. And in our next episode we will dive into some of what we are excited about for 2026.

In this episode, we wrap up the leadership lessons from this year. What leaders routinely do and models can be transferred to their teams. Best leaders know it is critical to spend time with their teams to hear from each team member as they cast vision for the next year or quarter. In a recent Havard Business Review article, it asserts why it is important for leaders to reflect on leadership lessons. This is because leaders are under relentless pressure to perform in environments of increasing uncertainties and changes.

In this wrap up episode of leadership lessons of 2025, Dr. Feyi Obamehinti and Mrs. Kristin Jaeck discuss and share a leader’s ability to know his or her own capacity, practicing high road leadership and embracing dissenting opinions. It takes great skill for a leader to seek out variety of opinions that will enrich his or her team for the best of everyone on the team or the entire organization.

Lastly, they discuss the importance of positivity and reconnection time to refuel, refresh and rejuvenate. The best leaders know that the “hero complex” can be dangerous and sometimes deadly on the human health. As always, the leadership principles we share on Points of Leadership are for any leader in any industry that desires to take care of those they lead well through the overflow of his or her life. So, pull up a chair, call a friend and take a listen and share with any industry leader in your life.

​Bio: Dr. Feyi Obamehinti is a wife, mother, an ordained minister of the gospel, Bible Teacher, speaker, life educator, author, co-founder of nonprofits Oasis Connection Ministries and Oasis Focus Inc,. co-host of Oasis Connection TV, Oasis of Hope Podcast, host of Points of Leadership Podcast, and encourager extraordinaire of the Wellness Project. To learn more, visit:
www.oasisconnection.org
www.oasisfocusinc.org
www.wellness-project.org
The Thriving Life-Patheos
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Bio: Mrs. Kristin Jaeck brings nearly three decades of experience working with organizations across multiple industries in the areas of stakeholder engagement (internal and external), leadership development, organizational analysis and restructuring, change management, and strategic planning.  To learn more visit: www.reworkingstrategiesllc.com

“The world is the true classroom” – Jack Hanna

Points of Leadership is all about equipping leaders in maximizing their leadership for the people they lead and care for.
 
Every leader no matter what the industry at one point in time in their life has passed through a classroom. Whether that was in elementary, middle, secondary or university classroom, teaching and learning are woven into the fabric of our world. The best leaders see teaching and learning opportunities all around us with the world as their classrooms.

The Harvard Business Review in one of their past reports states that many leaders do not grow because they overlook one or more attribute that is foundational to a leader’s mindset. The report asks the question of why many companies are not getting more for their leadership programs. With the many programs we have, we need to see more effectiveness. Simply stated, to be a great leader requires the right mindset. 

In another Harvard Business Review article, it states that a mindset of learning from the world is a growth mindset. This means leaders can actively engage with real world issues and embrace all facets of any challenge as learning opportunities. In this reflective episode of Points of Leadership, Dr. Feyi Obamehinti and Mrs. Kristin Jaeck discuss some of the leadership lessons they have learned this year. From vulnerability, cross functional leadership to rapid technological advancement, this is a great episode to help leaders reflect on their year. 

 Lastly, they discuss the need for continuous learning, application and Dr. Feyi’s upcoming new book. As always, the leadership principles we share on Points of Leadership are for any leader in any industry that desires to take care of those they lead well through the overflow of his or her life. So, pull up a chair, call a friend and take a listen and share with any industry leader in your life.

​Bio: Dr. Feyi Obamehinti is a wife, mother, an ordained minister of the gospel, Bible Teacher, speaker, life educator, author, co-founder of nonprofits Oasis Connection Ministries and Oasis Focus Inc,. co-host of Oasis Connection TV, Oasis of Hope Podcast, host of Points of Leadership Podcast, and encourager extraordinaire of the Wellness Project. To learn more, visit:
www.oasisconnection.org
www.oasisfocusinc.org
www.wellness-project.org
The Thriving Life-Patheos
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Bio: Mrs. Kristin Jaeck brings nearly three decades of experience working with organizations across multiple industries in the areas of stakeholder engagement (internal and external), leadership development, organizational analysis and restructuring, change management, and strategic planning.  To learn more visit: www.reworkingstrategiesllc.com

​Quote: “Leadership is like exercise; do it every day”--- Simon Sinek

Points of Leadership is all about equipping leaders in maximizing their leadership for the people they lead and care for.

It is college football season here in the United States, and everyone is cheering on their favorite teams. The teams have spent countless hours training to ensure they are fit and ready when the season opens. Leadership is just like that- it takes consistent training and practice to ensure leadership fitness. From balance training to strength training, flexibility training and endurance training, each facet of fitness has its focus and benefit. So, it is for leadership fitness.

In a 2024 article by Harvard Business Impact, Belcher shares the importance of leadership fitness and how it empowers and equips leaders to see differently and hence lead differently. The article also highlights how leadership fitness ensures leaders thrive in life just like our favorite athletes on the field.

In this insightful episode of Points of Leadership, Dr. Feyi Obamehinti and Mrs. Kristin Jaeck explore and discuss the five ingredients necessary for leadership fitness. During their discussion, they explored the difference between strength and stamina, what an impactful mindset does for a leader, how leaders can harness and manage their energy and the great value of building the inner life.

Lastly, they discuss how to spot energy wasters and how to address them effectively. As always, the leadership principles we share on Points of Leadership are for any leader in any industry that desires to take care of those they lead well through the overflow of his or her life. So, pull up a chair, call a friend and take a listen and share with any industry leader in your life.

​Bio: Dr. Feyi Obamehinti is a wife, mother, an ordained minister of the gospel, Bible Teacher, speaker, life educator, author, co-founder of nonprofits Oasis Connection Ministries and Oasis Focus Inc,. co-host of Oasis Connection TV, Oasis of Hope Podcast, host of Points of Leadership Podcast, and encourager extraordinaire of the Wellness Project. To learn more, visit:
www.oasisconnection.org
www.oasisfocusinc.org
www.wellness-project.org
The Thriving Life-Patheos
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Bio: Mrs. Kristin Jaeck brings nearly three decades of experience working with organizations across multiple industries in the areas of stakeholder engagement (internal and external), leadership development, organizational analysis and restructuring, change management, and strategic planning.  To learn more visit: www.reworkingstrategiesllc.com

Quote: “Companies that change may survive, but companies that transform thrive. Change brings incremental or small-scale adaptations, while transformation brings great improvements that ripple through the future of an organization--- Nick Candito

 Points of Leadership is all about equipping leaders in maximizing their leadership for the people they lead and care for.
 
It is said that change is inevitable. Change is that constant that all humans and systems are faced it. Add to that the ever-changing landscape of how technology impact humans and systems, and we have an automatic landscape of changes and transitions. In his article helping leaders leverage change management, former Forbes Council member Carter highlights the ever-evolving workplace. From physical to cultural to technological shifts, the workplace is a mecca for change. Furthermore, Carter states that “while change can be unique (and specific) to an organization, a strategic process can help leaders prepare, equip and mobilize individuals and teams to embrace transition — it’s called change management, a methodology for influencing people to support a common goal.”

In this insightful episode of Points of Leadership, Dr. Feyi Obamehinti and Mrs. Kristin Jaeck examine and discuss change management. From discussing the difference between change and transition, to how good change management helps to facilitate transition, and some tips for leaders leading change for successful transitions. Additionally, they discuss some tips for leaders not leading change and how to navigate that process. 

Lastly, they provide an example of how leaders can successfully navigate these situational and psychological shifts whether in the workplace, family or  community. As always, the leadership principles we share on Points of Leadership are for any leader in any industry that desires to take care of those they lead well through the overflow of his or her life. So, pull up a chair, call a friend and take a listen and share with any industry leader in your life.

​Bio: Dr. Feyi Obamehinti is a wife, mother, an ordained minister of the gospel, Bible Teacher, speaker, life educator, author, co-founder of nonprofits Oasis Connection Ministries and Oasis Focus Inc,. co-host of Oasis Connection TV, Oasis of Hope Podcast, host of Points of Leadership Podcast, and encourager extraordinaire of the Wellness Project. To learn more, visit:
 www.oasisconnection.org
 www.oasisfocusinc.org
 www.wellness-project.org
 The Thriving Life-Patheos

Bio: Mrs. Kristin Jaeck brings nearly three decades of experience working with organizations across multiple industries in the areas of stakeholder engagement (internal and external), leadership development, organizational analysis and restructuring, change management, and strategic planning.  To learn more visit: www.reworkingstrategiesllc.com

Quote: “Corporate culture matters. How management chooses to treat its people impacts everything for better or for worse.” --- Simon Sinek

Points of Leadership is all about equipping leaders in maximizing their leadership for the people they lead and care for.

Leadership sustainability is something that most Fortune 500 companies keep center focus on for long lasting impact of their services, products and customers. For example, Apple Inc has consistently ranked in the top 20 of the Fortune Global 500 list since 2013. This type of consistent impact is built and sustained through a corporate lens of excellence that trickles down to every aspect of the company and its culture.

In a 2023 Forbes article by former Forbes Council member Frayda Leibtag, one of the factors that contribute to an impactful sustainability is the power of celebrating success in the workplace. Leibtag states that while it's possible to navigate the workplace without mastering the art of sharing success, excelling in today's professional landscape and creating a positive work culture requires more than just participation; it demands being proactive about how companies communicate their own performance. The article further states that one of the most significant benefits of sharing success is cultivating a culture of celebration. Celebrating success in a company or team is a powerful way to bond, foster a sense of community and ensure fellow employees can feel the appreciation.

In this invigorating episode of Points of Leadership, Dr. Feyi Obamehinti and Mrs. Kristin Jaeck explore and discuss the value of prioritizing celebration as a leader for the benefit of the team, organization or company. They discuss some of the visible benefits of making celebration a viable culture that brings many inter-related returns. Such as boosting team morale, building a culture that attracts high performing team, and setting a positive tone of appreciation.

Lastly, they discuss the underlying psychological impact of leading for sustainability and  the power of celebrating success in the workplace. As always, the leadership principles we share on Points of Leadership are for any leader in any industry that desires to take care of those they lead well through the overflow of his or her life. So, pull up a chair, call a friend and take a listen and share with any industry leader in your life.

​Bio: Dr. Feyi Obamehinti is a wife, mother, an ordained minister of the gospel, Bible Teacher, speaker, life educator, author, co-founder of nonprofits Oasis Connection Ministries and Oasis Focus Inc,. co-host of Oasis Connection TV, Oasis of Hope Podcast, host of Points of Leadership Podcast, and encourager extraordinaire of the Wellness Project. To learn more, visit:
www.oasisconnection.org
www.oasisfocusinc.org
www.wellness-project.org
The Thriving Life-Patheos

Quote: "Time is given us to use in view of eternity" --- Harry Ironside

Points of Leadership is all about equipping leaders in maximizing their leadership for the people they lead and care for.

In 2006 Harvard Business School's researchers (Dr. M. Porter and Dr. N. Nohria) launched a study to track how large companies CEOs spent their time. After gathering over 60,000 worth of data, they provided some critical insights on time management for leaders. From best time management practices, to navigating contradictory dualities of leaders role, to integrating decision-making with company strategic plans and culture, Porter and Nohria explain how to simplify the complexities of time management for any leader.

In another study conducted by Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in 2020, data analyzed states that 84% of employees believe poorly trained leaders/managers create unnecessary work and stress for their teams due to poor time management. The ability of any leader to manager his or her time well transfers to the impact of time management on a team.

In this thought provoking episode, Dr. Feyi Obamehinti and Mrs. Kristin Jaeck dive into this topic by taking a look at three elements of time management that impacts leaders personal, spiritual and professional lives. They discuss what leaders look for when it comes to time management, why time management is important for all leaders and provide some practical examples of what a good time management looks like for leaders to maximize their life both personally and professionally.

Time is the scarcest resource that everyone has. And where and how a leader allocates his or her time matters a lot! As always, the leadership principles we share on Points of Leadership are for any leader in any industry that desires to take care of those they lead well through the overflow of his or her life. So, pull up a chair, call a friend and take a listen and share with any industry leader in your life.

​Bio: Dr. Feyi Obamehinti is a wife, mother, an ordained minister of the gospel, Bible Teacher, speaker, life educator, author, co-founder of nonprofits Oasis Connection Ministries and Oasis Focus Inc,. co-host of Oasis Connection TV, Oasis of Hope Podcast, host of Points of Leadership Podcast, and encourager extraordinaire of the Wellness Project. To learn more, visit:
www.oasisconnection.org
www.oasisfocusinc.org
www.wellness-project.org
The Thriving Life-Patheos
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Bio: Mrs. Kristin Jaeck brings nearly three decades of experience working with organizations across multiple industries in the areas of stakeholder engagement (internal and external), leadership development, organizational analysis and restructuring, change management, and strategic planning.  To learn more visit: www.reworkingstrategiesllc.com

Quote: "Empathy is about standing in someone else's shoes, feeling with his or her heart, seeing with his or her eyes" --- Daniel H. Pink

Points of Leadership is all about equipping leaders in maximizing their leadership for the people they lead and care for.

According to a 2021 Forbes article by Dr. Brower, empathy is the most important leadership skill based on research. Brower states how empathy is a critical skill for leaders and it has taken on a new level of meaning and priority. Empathetic leaders understand the priceless value empathy plays in mental wellbeing, people's personal lives and consistent performance. The research conducted demonstrated the importance of empathy in contributing to positive outcomes, such as innovation, employee engagement, belonging, employee retention and work-life realities. 

 
Additionally, in a 2024 article by Dr. Gentry of Center for Creative Leadership, he explains the importance of leading with empathy. He states that when managers show empathy in the workplace, they improve their effectiveness and increase trust and collaboration on their teams. Gentry affirms how empathetic leadership is an asset to organizations because it increases performance and culture.
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In this insightful episode, Dr. Feyi Obamehinti and Mrs. Kristin Jaeck provide the definition of empathy, discuss how to lead with empathy and provide some examples. Leading with empathy is a super power for leaders who understand the value of human capital and how it drives organizational excellence. As always, the leadership principles we share on Points of Leadership are for any leader in any industry that desires to take care of those they lead well through the overflow of his or her life. So, pull up a chair, call a friend and take a listen and share with any industry leader in your life.

​Bio: Dr. Feyi Obamehinti is a wife, mother, an ordained minister of the gospel, Bible Teacher, speaker, life educator, author, co-founder of nonprofits Oasis Connection Ministries and Oasis Focus Inc,. co-host of Oasis Connection TV, Oasis of Hope Podcast, host of Points of Leadership Podcast, and encourager extraordinaire of the Wellness Project. To learn more, visit:
www.oasisconnection.org
www.oasisfocusinc.org
www.wellness-project.org
The Thriving Life-Patheos
​
Bio: Mrs. Kristin Jaeck brings nearly three decades of experience working with organizations across multiple industries in the areas of stakeholder engagement (internal and external), leadership development, organizational analysis and restructuring, change management, and strategic planning.  To learn more visit: www.reworkingstrategiesllc.com