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Sarah Maddack is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and social media influencer known for her whimsical, catchy, and often humorous musical content. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, she has gained widespread popularity through platforms like TikTok, where she has amassed over 1.3 million followers by posting uplifting rap videos and original songs. Her music blends pop sensibilities with playful lyrics, earning her a reputation as a "wholesome rapper" who aims to bring lighthearted joy to her audience. Sarah is a former LEAD member and current LEAD Personality.

How to practice the leadership skill of connecting and making great first impressions

How to practice the leadership skill of connecting and making great first impressions

How to practice the leadership skill of connecting and making great first impressions

The RAFT system of problem solving can be seen in how the Flint water crisis played out. Camden explains.

Wait, you mean it's not a one-time assignment??

Will breaks down the function and purpose of success habits in a simple way for us all to understand.

What might actually be going on in someone's life or mind that causes people to post some of the things they do on social media?

Elizabeth shares a 3-step framework popular in personal coaching.

Nicole explains the stages and how leaders can guide others through the process.

How can you get back to baseline?

It's not how you start – it's how you finish.

What does the art of keeping up with yesterday look like?

This story will leave you rethinking your to-do list.

Dr. Tom Hanson is a #1 best-selling author, world-renowned speaker, and pro sports psychologist who has worked with Hall of Fame athletes and championship teams. In our interview, he shares the G.R.O.W. Formula - as we discuss his professional experience and lessons he shares in his book 'Who Will Do What by When: How to Improve Performance, Accountability and Trust with Integrity'.

Sunny days in the park are not the moments that build our character. So then when and how do our best qualities develop?

Why should leaders, especially people in leadership roles, want to strive to be as coachable as they can possibly be? Dave Brown explains.

Why is there so much value and importance in having merit-based systems? Because incentives are how humans are wired. Nicole explains.

What are the symptoms and underlying issues with victim-mentality? You'll love this episode featuring Matt Ross & Nadia Khan.

Ever felt like you were not getting the level of respect you should be? Sometimes it's one-sided, sometimes it's not. Nadia explains and shares some ideas.

Perfection is a nice idea, but 100% unrealistic and unachievable. So why chase it when we could be focused on something realistic and achievable: Progress!

Ever heard of mental mushrooming? And no, we're not talking about psychedelics. We're talking instead about letting our thoughts and imagination get out of control. It's a normal human tendency, but there's something you can do about it.

In LEAD, we cover a lot on this topic – the self-talk cycle, how to use the things you say in a practical and constructive way, how to deal with overthinking, and how to start mastering our own thought process. We want to go over these topics again and again with you, because they’re THAT important to your success.  

There's usually room to raise all of our expectations – but how does optimism play a role? Shane explains.

If you're not willing to make changes and take action today, what makes you think you will tomorrow?

What does it mean to guard your schedule, and why is it important for a leader?

Have you ever created a vision board of what you'd like your next season of life to look like? What are sparks and anchors - and how can they help bring your personal vision to life?

Self-talk is not regurgitating positive phrases. Dan gives a brilliant workshop to a group of leaders, breaking down why self-talk is vitally important and how to do it in a way that works for you.

Who was Jim Thorpe, what happened to his shoes, and why did the whole world take notice?

Lee shares the most common lies we all tend to tell ourselves. Have you caught yourself thinking or believing any of them?Lee McCroskey invested 40 years of his life training more than 100,000 college students on the principles of leadership. He received his bachelor’s and master’s in English from the University of Kansas and is now Head of Leadership Training for a global custom clothing company.

Originally from Mexico, Edgar is a sales and leadership coach who has trained thousands of young professionals in the Southwestern Advantage entrepreneurial program.

It’s been said that GRIT stands for having guts, resilience, initiative, and tenacity. Tenacity is built by forming the habit of doing uncomfortable little things consistently so that we’re prepared for life’s big things. Have you noticed that how we choose to do anything is how we choose to do everything? These mentalities are not inherited traits, they are choices.

Why are you doing this? Stop it.

Pat Roach serves as President of Southwestern Real Estate Group and delivers keynote speeches to companies and organizations all across the nation.

Dan Moore is originally from the state of New Mexico. He attended Harvard University, and graduated with honors in three years. He also received an MBA, with honors, from Vanderbilt University. While at Harvard, a fellow student recruited him to work with the Southwestern Program in Nashville. That was the start of what became a 50 year career, serving as a salesperson, sales manager, company president, and teaching more than 80,000 young people around the world on the principles and practices of leadership.

Dan Moore is originally from the state of New Mexico. He attended Harvard University, and graduated with honors in three years. He also received an MBA, with honors, from Vanderbilt University. While at Harvard, a fellow student recruited him to work with the Southwestern Program in Nashville. That was the start of what became a 50 year career, serving as a salesperson, sales manager, company president, and teaching more than 80,000 young people around the world on the principles and practices of leadership.

Dan Moore is originally from the state of New Mexico. He attended Harvard University, and graduated with honors in three years. He also received an MBA, with honors, from Vanderbilt University. While at Harvard, a fellow student recruited him to work with the Southwestern Program in Nashville. That was the start of what became a 50 year career, serving as a salesperson, sales manager, company president, and teaching more than 80,000 young people around the world on the principles and practices of leadership.

Early warning signs, red flags, call them what you want. These are common things people say when things are boiling beneath the surface. What can you do to help?

How can you quickly identify and more importantly connect well with personality types unlike your own?Lee McCroskey invested 40 years of his life training more than 100,000 college students on the principles of leadership. He received his bachelor’s and master’s in English from the University of Kansas and is now Head of Leadership Training for a global custom clothing company.

How can you quickly identify and more importantly connect well with personality types unlike your own?Lee McCroskey invested 40 years of his life training more than 100,000 college students on the principles of leadership. He received his bachelor’s and master’s in English from the University of Kansas and is now Head of Leadership Training for a global custom clothing company.

Are you familiar with the Spotlight Effect? Maybe you've experienced it before – or experience it often. Nadia shares some tips on how to deal with it.

After 20 years of building a successful business of his own, Ryan Groom has trained thousands of young professionals on the principles and systems of leadership and entrepreneurship.

After 20 years of building a successful business of his own, Ryan Groom has trained thousands of young professionals on the principles and systems of leadership and entrepreneurship.

What are some real changes that begin to take place when you begin to purposefully appreciate the good things in your life?

Have you heard of the Be Do Have Philosophy? Elizabeth shares what it is and why it makes such a difference in the life of a leader.

What are some ways you can feel driven while not making it all about you?

Sarah Maddack is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and social media influencer known for her whimsical, catchy, and often humorous musical content. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, she has gained widespread popularity through platforms like TikTok, where she has amassed over 1.3 million followers by posting uplifting rap videos and original songs. Her music blends pop sensibilities with playful lyrics, earning her a reputation as a "wholesome rapper" who aims to bring lighthearted joy to her audience. Sarah is a former LEAD member and current LEAD Personality.

Sarah Maddack is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and social media influencer known for her whimsical, catchy, and often humorous musical content. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, she has gained widespread popularity through platforms like TikTok, where she has amassed over 1.3 million followers by posting uplifting rap videos and original songs. Her music blends pop sensibilities with playful lyrics, earning her a reputation as a "wholesome rapper" who aims to bring lighthearted joy to her audience. Sarah is a former LEAD member and current LEAD Personality.

Sarah Maddack is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and social media influencer known for her whimsical, catchy, and often humorous musical content. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, she has gained widespread popularity through platforms like TikTok, where she has amassed over 1.3 million followers by posting uplifting rap videos and original songs. Her music blends pop sensibilities with playful lyrics, earning her a reputation as a "wholesome rapper" who aims to bring lighthearted joy to her audience. Sarah is a former LEAD member and current LEAD Personality.

Sarah Maddack is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and social media influencer known for her whimsical, catchy, and often humorous musical content. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, she has gained widespread popularity through platforms like TikTok, where she has amassed over 1.3 million followers by posting uplifting rap videos and original songs. Her music blends pop sensibilities with playful lyrics, earning her a reputation as a "wholesome rapper" who aims to bring lighthearted joy to her audience. Sarah is a former LEAD member and current LEAD Personality.