Join host Greg Taylor in this captivating podcast as he interviews Phil Raleigh, an accomplished business executive with a remarkable journey. From his upbringing as a military brat to playing for the Philadelphia Eagles and his illustrious 33-year career with General Electric (GE), Phil shares profound insights on leadership and success.

Discover what it takes to be a true leader as Phil reflects on his experiences under the guidance of his greatest leader, Jack Welch. Learn how Jack Welch challenged Phil and others to surpass expectations, manage them, and continually strive for excellence. Gain practical wisdom on setting goals, accountability, and avoiding complacency.

In this episode, Phil reveals the power of listening and the role it plays in building trust and fostering organizational success. Explore the impact of his military background on his leadership approach and the importance of personal accountability. Discover Phil's unique time management technique that keeps his team focused and efficient.

If you're passionate about leadership and eager to learn from accomplished executives, don't miss this engaging episode! Tune in now to gain invaluable wisdom from Phil Raleigh and unlock the secrets to becoming an accountable leader.

Join host Greg Taylor as he invites you to the captivating world of leadership and personal growth in "The Leadership Factory" podcast. In this episode, special guest Wayne Dickens shares his remarkable leadership journey and imparts invaluable insights gained from his experiences. Through compelling stories of perseverance, seizing opportunities, and embracing vision, Wayne reveals the importance of listening, acceptance, and genuine care for your team.

Explore how the trifecta of people, process, and product can build a thriving business, and discover why measuring success through personal growth and understanding starting points is crucial. Wayne's decision to start Athletes United, influenced by the failure to listen as a leader (his past leaders), underscores the vital role of attentive listening for leadership and business success. Learn why taking notes while listening demonstrates respect and aids in understanding.

Embark on a transformative journey as Wayne guides you towards success in real estate through faith, perseverance, and the ability to spot overlooked opportunities. Find out how to strike a balance between intense work periods and breaks to stay focused and avoid stagnation.

This episode is brimming with inspiration and wisdom for leaders and entrepreneurs alike. Gain the tools to unlock your potential, embrace personal growth, and seize the opportunities that come your way. Remember, listening and being open to feedback are vital for your success. 

Join us on "The Leadership Factory: Unleashing Success through Listening, Care, and Perseverance" and embark on a transformative journey towards becoming an exceptional leader.

In this episode, Greg Taylor interviews Jody Weis, a former FBI agent and Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department. Weis shares his insights on leadership and highlights the importance of traits like knowledge, decisiveness, and tact. He emphasizes the need for officers to take ownership of their roles and responsibilities and build relationships with their community. Weis also discusses his experiences and the opportunities he pursued without overthinking them. He talks about a case he worked on in Philadelphia and the importance of collaboration and the use of informants in solving crimes. Additionally, Weis discusses the need for consensus in decision-making and how leaders should encourage their team to challenge them respectfully. He also stresses the importance of honesty in discussions and encourages leaders to be open to hearing honest feedback.

Key Takeaways from Jody Weis:

The importance of dealing with people, knowledge, decisiveness, and tact

Lessons learned from good and bad leadership experiences

Making people feel comfortable and heard while being knowledgeable enough to gather a team of experts

The importance of taking ownership of your role and responsibilities to achieve the overall mission

Exercising discretion when enforcing laws, focusing on preventing serious crimes, building relationships with the community, and using your own judgment when dealing with individuals

Empowering others and giving them more autonomy which leads to overall effectiveness

Importance of having a consensus in decision-making and being comfortable with disagreeing respectfully

Jody Weis's experiences and insights provide valuable lessons on leadership that can be applied in various settings. If you're looking to improve your leadership skills, be sure to give this episode a listen and gain valuable insights on how to inspire others and achieve success.

In this episode of the Leadership Factory podcast, host Greg Taylor speaks with Finn Green, a fourth-generation horseman and owner of deWaal Thoroughbreds. Finn shares his insights on horse racing and horsemanship. 

Observation and understanding are indeed crucial in horse racing and horsemanship. Every horse has its own personality, strengths, and weaknesses, and being able to identify and respond to them is essential for success. 

Furthermore, recognizing our personality traits can help us understand how we interact with others and how we approach challenges. Each one of us have unique personality, strengths, and weaknesses, and understanding these traits can help us achieve success in various aspects of our lives. 

The conversation also touches on the importance of taking personal risks in life and the power of vulnerability. Finn and Greg encourage listeners to find inspiration and take action towards improving their lives. Tune in to discover the power of vulnerability and focus on what is truly important in life.

Episode 12:

How to Achieve the Entrepreneurial Mindset to Manage Millions 

Meet Greg Taylor’s special guest, Matthew Montgomery

In Episode 12 of the Leadership Factory Podcast, Greg Taylor hosts a conversation with an energy investor and entrepreneur, Matthew Montgomery. Matthew is the founder Maevlo - an investment firm designed to blend family, life, and investing under one roof.

Listen as they discuss Matthew’s key leadership influences, the importance of seeking counsel, and his experience with poor leadership.

Matthew shares valuable advice on identifying business purpose, building a platform, and returning capital to investors. He offers tips on overcoming obstacles and getting unstuck, including the importance of a concise business plan and seeking honest feedback from trusted advisors. 

Don’t miss this insightful discussion on leadership and entrepreneurship.

Greg Taylor Episode 11

Meet Greg Taylor’s Guest Speaker, Mark Rembert! 💥

In this Episode of the Leadership Factory podcast hosted by Greg Taylor, Mark Rembert shares his journey providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism. Mark founded New Connections in 2018 after his son was diagnosed with autism in 2005. 

Mark learned important leadership qualities like consistency, patience, and problem-solving from his parents. He stresses the importance of seeking guidance from experts, clarity in chaotic situations, and understanding how to motivate individuals based on their strengths.

Mark Rembert believes that inspiring others to reach their full potential and helping them achieve their goals is the key to success in life and gives them the WINNING EDGE.

Listen to today’s episode of The Leadership Factory Podcast to hear more from Greg Taylor and Mark Rembert!

Episode 10: WTA not WTF! 

Winning Through Adversity: Turning Your Mess into a Message 

Welcome to The Leadership Factory Podcast with your Host, Greg Taylor.

On Episode 10 of the Leadership Factory Podcast, Greg discusses teaching others to embrace failure and hardship as a means of building character and resilience. He outlines 4 key points for listeners to turn their struggles into success. Greg shares inspiring stories of people who have triumphed over adversity, such as John O'Leary, Inky Johnson, and Nick Vujicic, and urges listeners to record their own failures to gain insight into their obstacles. Finally, he encourages listeners to adopt the mindset of WTA (not WTF) "Winning Through Adversity" and to use their hardships as a catalyst for growth.

Tune in today to and change your mindset to view all obstacles as opportunities. 

Greg Taylor is an award-winning leadership coach, professional speaker, and author of the book, Find Your Winning Edge. He's the Founder and President of Winning Edge. Be sure and listen to past episodes of the Leadership Podcast and let Greg inspire you to make lasting changes that positively affect you and those around you.

Welcome to The Leadership Factory Podcast with your Host, Greg Taylor. 

Greg Taylor is an award-winning leadership coach, professional speaker, and author of the book, Find Your Winning Edge. He's the Founder and President of Winning Edge. Through this podcast, he offers a unique, thought-oriented approach to leadership training. He helps inspire his listeners by allowing them to learn from themselves. He'll help you make powerful, lasting changes that positively affect you and those around you.

Buckle up and get ready to rumble...

Today’s guest is Coach Wendy Stevens, a renowned Guerrilla Marketing expert. She's trained over 80,000 people in the art of Guerrilla Marketing, lead generation and sales. Before that she was a 2-time All-American lacrosse player and head coach of the women's lacrosse team at Vanderbilt University.

Bottom line: she knows how to lead effectively.

As you listen to today's conversation between Wendy and Greg, you'll hear the inspiring story of a leader who emerged from the rubble of tough circumstances, who overcame great adversity and went on to achieve great things in the sports world and in business. 

You'll hear an unexpected leadership lesson Wendy learned from her father at age 11. It's still valid today.

You'll hear one of the most impactful statements 49ers head coach Bill Walsh ever said to his team. 

You'll discover how she's able to get Kevin Harrington

from Shark Tank to show up in a big way as her business mentor. 

..And so much more

Want to find out more? Then listen to today's episode of The Leadership Factory Podcast.

Chaos to Clarity

“It’s ok to be uncertain, but it’s not ok to be unclear” John Maxwell

Leading through chaos to clarity…

It's something every leader must be able to do. But how?

We experienced two prime examples of this type of leadership recently.

Monday, January 2nd, the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals were playing. Bills player

Damar Hamlin suffered a life-threatening injury. It was a chaotic situation. One that became

clear thanks to the tenaciously humble leadership of the Buffalo Bills Coach, Sean McDermott

and the Cincinnati Bengals Coach, Zac Taylor.

They each gave us a wonderful example of leading through chaos to clarity. An example we can

all learn from and be inspired by.

As you listen to today’s episode of The Leadership Factory Podcast, you’ll hear Greg’s thoughts

on how we can lead like these two, from chaos to clarity.

He reveals:

· Four specific requirements for leading through chaos to clarity

· A key ingredient of leadership success

· What a leader must do to deal with the reality of a chaotic situation

· A trait leaders must have to lead by example

· Why leaders must own the chaos they might find themselves or their team in

Remember this: in any chaotic situation, stress isn’t your enemy, lack of purpose is. Once you

find your purpose - and it’s bigger than the stress of the situation- the stress will fall to the

wayside. You’ll press through it, and no amount of chaos will be able to knock you off course.

Greg’s advice in today’s episode will inspire you, help you find your purpose and lead through

chaos to clarity.

In episode 5, Greg talked about the importance of hiring the right people. He gave you valuable tips on how to do that.

In episode 6, he talked about how to develop them once you’ve hired them.

So what’s next? You have to keep them. That’s a crucial topic Greg explores in today’s episode.

He reveals

·      What you must do to optimize your team members’ behavior

·      A proven way to get your people to do more of the right things

·      A vital step to take even though it will be painful

·      Two things that change behavior

·      An unpleasant action you must take to motivate your high performers

You also discover when to administer discipline and negative consequences. As well as when to remove yourself from the situation and let HR take over. And what to do before you get HR involved.

Bottom line: keeping the right team members, and terminating the wrong ones, are critical to your success as a leader. You must do both of these if you are going to stop the chaos.

But how do you do them the right way? Listen to today’s episode of The Leadership Factory Podcast to find out.