Tony starts a new five part series which explores the five levels of leadership. The first level of leadership is Influential. The influential level of leadership can be categorized as entry-level leadership. This is the level where many new leaders begin their leadership journey. While being an influential leader is great, there are some common pitfalls that leaders on this level have to overcome. Tony highlights those obstacles so new leaders are aware and can avoid them. There is nothing wrong with being on this level, but leaders should progress quickly through this level so they don't fall into it's trap.

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At the beginning of the NBA season, Lebron James was asked about how he felt going into season 19 and what was his motivation this year.  His quote is below.

“It’s one of the greatest, but shortest feelings that you have. You win a championship, and everything you put into that year just hits you all at once. Literally a couple of hours later, it’s over. That whole time you figure out, ‘How can I get that moment again?’ Seriously. That’s a part of my motivation – always trying to get that feeling.”

There is a fascinating message in this statement by Lebron about his viewpoint on success and what Tony believes other successful people and sports icons have in common. This is an episode you don't want to miss and there is great nugget that everyone can learn from based on this one quote from Lebron James.

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Tony explains why he disagrees with one statement Speak for Yourself co-host Emmanuel Acho makes about leadership. Acho states that if a CEO leaves their company and the company does better, then that is a bad look for the CEO. Tony explains why that is untrue and why it is important for a leader to think about their overall leadership legacy and how what they do during their time impacts what happens when they leave.

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Tony Miller, Jr. has spoken to thousands of colleges students in his inspirational speaking career in multiple states. This compilation breaks down what leadership is, what it looks like, and powerful it can be. Leadership is a sacrifice, but leadership can change and save lives. Do you you have what it takes to be the next great leader?

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There's a saying that says feedback is a gift. Tony agrees 100%, but, he also believes that mentorship is a gift also. There are so many pros to mentorship and it is a two-way street. Tony uncovers a big misconception about the mentor/mentee relationship. This episodes helps mentors and mentees understand the power of mentorship, but also the qualities a mentor should have and what a mentee should look for in a mentor.

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Welcome back for season two. Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Day and it's very fitting that today's episode highlights some of the leadership lessons from Dr. King. Dr. king was a man of many accolades and achievements, but more than anything, he was a great leader. He casts a vision and fought for something much bigger than himself. Dr. King never sat on the sidelines. Enjoy a brief history lesson from and fun facts before he discloses what Dr. King taught us about leadership throughout his life.


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Tony closes the book on the leadership alphabet and season one in this episode. Tony spends some time talking about why it is important for leaders to be able to unify their people. He also breaks down how certain values take the forefront in certain situations for everyone. The episode closes by going through the eight dimensions of wellness where Tony challenges leaders to take their well-being seriously and understand how the eight dimensions can overlap one another and have a compounding effect.

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Tony covers the next four letters in the alphabet in this episode. The episode starts with Q and ends with the letter T. It is hard to talk about leadership without talking about respect, service, and thoughtfulness. This episodes takes a brief dive into each of these areas plus some more help leaders use them to their advantage and take on a different perspective when thinking about them.

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Tony dives into the next four letters of the leadership alphabet. He talks about how listening to their people can make the lives of leaders much easier. Tony shines a new light on the term nurture because of the misconceptions it has carried over the years. Lastly, Tony speaks about being open minded and how that can impact a team and why how having patience can make a lasting impression on whatever the situation is.

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After three weeks of guest interviews, Tony is back solo talking about the importance of knowledge. It's great to possess the skills and traits necessary to be a great leader, but that's only part of the equation. As a leader, you have to know a thing or two also. You don't have to know everything, but you should be able to be creative and find solutions or be able to point others in the right direction. If not, there are some consequences that come with that.

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