From Executive to Mentor - Building Businesses That Serve People - Ray Riddle

In this inspiring episode of Tulsa Talks, Ray Riddle—President of Telecom and emerging business coach—shares his remarkable journey of leadership, mentorship, and the transition into a new calling at 65. With decades of experience across the tech and financial sectors, Ray unpacks the lessons he’s learned about building teams, leading with purpose, and helping small businesses thrive. His story reflects the 10 Stages of Life we explore through every episode: Humility: Honoring mentors, embracing growth, and recognizing where true leadership begins. Redemption: Starting fresh—even at 65—and allowing a new chapter to unfold. Power: Leading a company with strategic foresight and preparing the next generation. Being: Embracing his identity as a guide, not just a CEO, and stepping into his next purpose. Mercy: Giving back by coaching others with the wisdom he once received. Abundance: Living with joy, fulfillment, and the clarity of someone called to serve. Witness: Sharing insight from a lifetime of leading, failing, learning, and evolving. Sovereignty: Trusting that every career twist was part of a greater plan. Reconciliation: Building bridges across roles, industries, and generations. Completion: Letting life flow through him—building businesses that work because people grow. Ray reminds us that it’s never too late to reinvent your role, redefine success, or reach back to pull someone else forward. Whether you’re leading a company or just launching one, this conversation will challenge you to lead better—and live deeper. 🎙️ Tulsa Talks – Real stories. Real transformation. Real community. 👉 Subscribe to hear more voices that inspire and uplift. #TulsaTalks #Leadership #Mentorship #BusinessCoaching #10StagesOfLife #CompletePeaceMovement #CareerTransition #SmallBusinessGrowth #PurposeDrivenLife #EntrepreneurshipAtAnyAgeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tulsa-talks--6590488/support.