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I Lead The Way
by K.D. Wilson
Welcome to " I Lead The Way, " a podcast where our mission is to empower, inspire and uplift leaders around the world as they become the best versions of themselves. By way of motivational moments, informative interviews and real life experiences, we will push the envelope in order to compel our listeners to "Lead The Way," no matter where they might be in there lives. We believe and know that we are all here on purpose, with purpose and for a purpose, so let's lead like it!
Episodes
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Why Show Up?
We show up as leaders because it’s not just us on the line. It never has been. It never will be. Somebody is at the other end of the chain on your hip. They will sink or swim based on your next choice.
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You First Means Them First Too!
You can’t say you love others and despise yourself. Your leadership cannot be maximized by partial appreciation of the value you have to offer the world.
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At The Risk Of Losing It All!
The only way to truly lead is to be vulnerable. The foundation of vulnerability is purpose. If you can find purpose in a thing, you can find the ability to risk it all for what can be gained.
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Give Yourself No Way Out…Face It!
We all have areas of our lives that caused us grief and anxiety. We all have certain things that tend to get us off-balance. My challenge to you is to stop running from that thing. Face it head on. The only way to do that is to take away the opportunity to flee. Board up the doors, burn the…
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Leading Through Gratitude
How do you see time?
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When The Soul Is Full…Life Works!
Let’s aim for joy and fulfillment this year instead of just nailing deadlines, dominating our space, and running in circles. Fill your soul.
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Leadership With Purpose: A Glance At Run Well Greensboro Mentorship Program
Run Well GSO is a dynamic mentorship program for young men in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina. The foundation and purpose of this program is to come alongside high school aged young men and teach them matters of leadership, life skill development, personal growth and success principles.…
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I Lead The Way Podcast w/ Guest- Matt Gerdes: "Leading From Above - Focus or Fear?!
Matt has completed over 1200 safe BASE jumps to date, the vast majority of which being wingsuit flights from alpine cliffs. He is the author of The Great Book of BASE. As co-founder and CEO of Squirrel Wingsuits, Matt oversees wingsuit testing and R&D. Matt has competed in every Red Bull Aces...
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Leadership From The Late Great Bruce Lee!
This quote will change the way you see what you pursue. Most of all, how you pursue it!
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Leaders See The Potential In Others!
If you’ve ever had someone give you a charge to succeed, you understand the validity of this episode.
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"A Man Without A Mission Is A Wandering Soul!" - Leadership For The Everyday Man
Men and women are wired differently, we just are. One of the most common ways that men and women differ is by their motivational engines. What drives a man to lead, and what drives a woman? This episode takes a look at just one aspect of that motivating point for the average man...The Mission!...
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Interview w/ Special Guest: Ohio State University Coach Jen Oldenburg - "Leading From The Core To The Court!"
Coach Jen F. Oldenburg is the head Women's Volleyball Coach at the Ohio State University. The team is currently #6 and still climbing, thanks to the commitment of the coaching staff and student athletes. This episode was particularly special because Coach Oldenburg was hired right before the...
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Interview w/ Special Guest: Mr. Heber Cannon - Joy In The Journey!
I had the chance to sit down with the lively, creative, athletic, joyful, professional and successful Mr. Heber Cannon and he shared gems that will lift your spirit and provoke change in your life. He’s part of the team at Podium Nutrition Buttery Bros and more! He’s a supporter and affiliate...
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Interview w/ Special Guest: Mr. John Robertson - Leadership By Way Of Humility!
John Robertson is a cycling and body performance expert. He is the owner and operator of Fernes (Furnace) which is in Bentonville, Arkansas. Prior to his growth in the cycling and body performance space he was a collegiate Track and Field athlete. John was the first athlete to ever be named the...
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When The Walls Come Tumbling Down: Leading More Than The Pack!
When it’s hardest, it’s worth the most. Go!
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Interview w/ Special Guest: Mr. Gene Wright - Leading From Within: Cultivating the Unbreakable Spirit!
Mr. Gene Wright is a serial entrepreneur, investor and fitness advocate. He has a story to share and gems that will help you cut the excuses on the next thing and just "Start!"...
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Stop Making Yourself Available To Everybody!
Message! You are not God. Stop trying to be Him. Balance yourself and set healthy boundaries!
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Interview w/ Special Guest: Mr. Eugene Banks - Turning Point: A journey in education, affirmation and uplift!
Mr. Eugene Banks was born and raised in Washington DC. He attended undergrad at the illustrious North Carolina A&T State University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and also became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. Mr. Banks later received a...
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The Price of Ownership and Honesty
Ownership is difficult because it requires vulnerability. Vulnerability is difficult because we have to open ourselves up to possibly being seen in a different way. Ownership isn't always comfortable, but it's necessary to step into the winning circle.
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Interview w/ Special Guest: Ms. Daphne Davis - Leading with Grace, Gratitude, and Greatness!
Daphne Davis is a forward thinking and dynamic leader. Energetic and detailed oriented administrator at NCCU, dedicated to improving efficiency, productivity, and service through continuous process improvements. With nearly seventeen years’ experience developing, implementing, and championing...
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Who Cares What They Think…You Got This!
No description needed! Apply and Attack!
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Leaders Remember Their Beginning
There isn’t many things worse than a self consumed and arrogant person. Great leaders remember where they started, and value the journey along the way.
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Patience Demonstrates Power
When you move too fast you miss things. There is a difference between patience and complacency. Patience is based on foundation and complacency is based on laziness. Know the difference.
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What You Feed The Most…Grows The Most
Disproportionate amounts of anything will lead to disproportionate results. That applies in all aspects of life. Take inventory.
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Draw To You What You Want To Get Through You
We attract what we want. So if you’re getting nothing its because it’s what you want. If you wanted some thing and it wasn’t coming, you’d figure out how to get it. So, you’re either making excuses or putting out the wrong energy.
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Priorities=Timing=Action
You aren’t lazy, you’re just undisciplined!
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Lead With Vision…Not Sight!
Have you ever looked at what you had in your hand and realized it wasn’t enough for what you wanted? That’s a common issue when you rely on sight. But when you operate in vision, what you have in your hand is more than enough. So don’t sit making excuses. Get after it.
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We All Need An Outside Voice!
You’re not mean to be an island to yourself. Stop dismissing your natural gifts and use them for good!
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Become A Master Problem Solver
Why do moths fly into the very machine meant to destroy them? Someone figured out how to weaponize light and thereby solved a problem. In the same way, like that flame and engineer, when you solve problems…success comes to you!
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Leading in the midst of tragedy and loss!
Life and death are realities for us all. How we lead during tragedy can make all the difference in the world.
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Do something about it or shut up!
How often do you find yourself complaining about something that you have the power to change? If you’re anything like the average person, it happens too often. So, let’s change the narrative.
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I Suck At Consistency…Do You?
Three things to help us all remain more consistent in what we are pursuing.
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Did You Remember to Be Quiet Today?
With so many distractions and wars for our focus, are you controlling your quiet time?
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What's In A Word?
There is tremendous power in the words we speak to others, but most of all they are most powerful with how we speak to ourselves!
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Work with them…not just for them!
Often times we assume that we know what’s best and sometimes the best thing to do is simply to ask the person that you are attempting to serve.
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Interview Guest MALCOLM ROBINSON: Why Building 'WITH' Your Black Male Scholars Is More Important Than Casually Creating Something 'FOR' Them.
In this episode we begin to scratch the surface of the black male in higher education. We begin to unpack the lived experiences of black males, graduation rates, necessary resources and the hidden potential that so often slips between the cracks when discussing black men in higher ed. We also…
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Interview Guest Latoya Reed - The beauty of reevaluation and how priority beats balance every day.
Ms. Reed is a 15 year educator, mother and doctoral student that sees the value in not only inspiring others, but leading by example. She works at NC State University with their TRIO Talent Search program and serves over 1,000 scholars regularly. In this episode we talk about the truth of...
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Interview Guest CHRISHA SPEARS: It's Only Too Late When You Never Start!
Chrisha Spears is not only an educator, but also a mother and scholar. She serves scholars in the state of Kentucky that desire to obtain advanced degrees after high school. Her heart is to be for others what she needed during her earlier years of life. Even after stepping into different roles…
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Interview Guest CHASE WILSON: The Power of the First Impression
Chase Wilson serves in the First Year Experience office at the University of Indiana at Bloomington. Chase influences the scholars coming on to campus regularly. Be it transfer, new students, etc. Chase and the FYE team are tasked with orientation to it's greatest length. As scholars step into…
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Stop Doubting and Start Doing!
Ears open on this one!
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Ownership and Ego
One has to be cultivated and the other has to go!
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Interview Guest YOLANDA THOMAS: Small Town Beginnings Don't Have to Become Small Town Dreams!
Mrs. Yolanda Thomas is an education professional that serves students in the great state of Florida. She has always been in a service focused profession throughout her life, and it shows in her day-to-day interactions with scholars. She was born and raised in the city she works in. That hometown...
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Interview Guest NATALYA WINTERS: Creating A Space of Belonging for Others and Within Yourself!
Mrs. Winters is a veteran educator with a heart to see scholars and colleagues succeed in whatever they do. Her motto is, "Own the room," which is a charge for all people to be confident in one's abilities while exercising their faith to achieve the best they can at all times. Mrs. Winters is the...
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Be Imperfect like Dr. King
People often assume that leadership is a flawless role. They are mistaken. Dr. King had many shortcomings, and yet, he lead the way. What about you?
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When You Feel Like Life Is Just Too Much!
Here’s a charge for your battery! Don’t…Quit!
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Interview Guest MOLLY WATSON - Against The Odds: Following Your Dreams & Creating Newness
Our special guest is an educator in Ohio with a heart made of gold. Molly Watson serves as TRIO (Academic Access Program) lead at Hocking College, in Hocking, Ohio. Molly not only helps students transition into the college environment, but also on to the next steps in life for those that desire...
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Measure Your Success The Right Way!
In this episode I’m challenging you to be careful and mindful of how you measure your success and failure. Too often we have unrealistic expectations of what should be in too little of time. Let’s unpack that.
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A Warm Welcome!
I just wanted to stop and say "HELLO" and "WELCOME!" You are welcome and home here, and you are celebrated here. My hope is that you will find ways to do what you do better as a result of being here with us. Massive love to you all.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to " I Lead The Way, " a podcast where our mission is to empower, inspire and uplift leaders around the world as they become the best versions of themselves. By way of motivational moments, informative interviews and real life experiences, we will push the envelope in order to compel our listeners to "Lead The Way," no matter where they might be in there lives. We believe and know that we are all here on purpose, with purpose and for a purpose, so let's lead like it!
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K.D. Wilson
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