The Leadership Ledge Podcast

Every leadership scenario is different and as a leader you have to ask the right questions to make sure you are playing the right "game." 

Are you aware that you can manage fear and reduce the effects of panic? 

Take a moment to assess the people surrounding you to make sure none of them are Dream Killers.

Why do some famous or influential people often choose to stay quiet? Leading from behind is more effective, especially when a person is working to untie their hands.  

You cannot manage time.  You CAN manage your priorities.  Focus on your priorities more than trying to manage time.

Leaders have the task of leading organizations or individuals who are not all the same.  One of best approaches to finding common ground is indentifying the "truth" that everyone can agree on.

Is your network growing? Stagnant? Dying? or Non-existent? 

If a leader is always talking there might be a problem

Organizations often thrive because they are consistent or creative...

Unrealistic goals are the reason that some people never succeed

Is it ok...because we always do it? 

The Airport Dilemma and New Processes 

Do you contain the fire? Let it burn? Or extinguish it? 

As a leader there are days when you get everything right and then other days you get it all wrong.  And it is ok...nobody is 100% perfect, that's the honest truth

Traveling to the airport for a flight (running late as usual) Byron shares about the need to know what you can do and what you should let other people do. Outsourcing is a good thing (in most cases). 

If you are winning in a game, it does not guarantee that you will be victorious.  Winning is not the same as victory.  

People are complex. It is often hard to understand how a person can be seen as a "good" person in one area, and also do something that is "bad" in another area.  A person is a great spouse, loves their children, but is a terrible boss, who is demeaning, vulgar and cruel.  People are complex....

When the unexpected happens. #HongKong

As a leader there are some things you are simply suppose to do.  You may not get any accolades or a thank you because of what you did, but again it is what you are suppose to do.  (I apologize for my tapping the desk, I think I got a bit passionate about this one lol). 

It may cost you something to be a leader...have you counted the cost? Have you properly prepared? What are you willing to give up to be a change agent?  #ColinKaepernick

Byron Washington shares insight about turbulence in our life from 32,000 feet in the air.  

Traveling back from Moganshan after a muddy, but inspiring weekend. Sometimes life is muddy and you simply have to be steadfast.  

No high floors in hotels and the problem with striving for the penthouse.