Tremendous Leadership with Dr. Tracey Jones

As a leader, you may find yourself standing alone, making tough decisions that require courage and conviction. This episode’s guest has shown that and more, effectively navigating the price of leadership. Join Nabia Jenkins-Johnston, Head of Content and Brand Strategy at The Expert Series' ETP Forum hosted by ETF Global, as she explores the profound challenges faced by leaders, including loneliness, weariness, and abandonment. She shares personal insights and practical strategies to overcome these obstacles. Discover how to maintain your identity, embrace vulnerability, and prioritize self-care while leading with compassion and authenticity. This episode offers valuable lessons for leaders at all levels, inspiring you to stay true to yourself and make a lasting impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this engaging episode, we are joined by Dr. Shelly Lappi, a seasoned educator with over 25 years of experience. Discover invaluable leadership strategies as Dr. Lappi shares insights on handling loneliness, weariness, and maintaining a clear vision in leadership roles. Tune in to learn how her collaborative approach and commitment to self-care drive success and resilience in education. Don't miss this inspiring conversation filled with practical advice and heartfelt moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating the complexities of leadership has its own challenges and merits. That journey to finding balance in work and life has no one-size-fits-all answer. In this episode, Denise Cassidy, the Director of Strategic Development at DBJ Wealth Management, reveals her approach to finding balance and avoiding burnout. She also shares how she left her comfort zone to transition into a new leadership role and stresses the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care to avoid burnout. Through the conversation, you will also view delegation as empowerment and see the importance of setting and communicating hard limits. Denise is the torch that brightens the path toward leadership, empowering women in their leadership roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite facing challenges and questioning his path, Franklin Beach, a pillar of his community and a man of unwavering faith, shares his journey towards joy and living a purposeful life. Through his experiences, Franklin emphasizes the importance of faith in navigating life's difficulties and the power of forgiveness in letting go of burdens. He highlights that overcoming challenges can be a source of valuable lessons and growth. Inspired by his dedication to his church, an international children's charity, and his long-standing service as a local alderman, Franklin underscores the profound fulfillment found in serving others. Whether you're facing challenges or simply seeking a deeper meaning in life, Franklin's message offers a beacon of hope. He reminds us that with faith as our guide and a commitment to helping others, we can all discover the path toward joy and live a truly purposeful life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt like your life wasn't going according to plan? Curt Vincent's story is one of unexpected turns, leadership lessons, and finding the path to purpose. After being drafted out of high school, his initial plans were derailed, but with the help of a strong leader, he discovered a talent for leadership and a love of learning. Life threw him curveballs, like being called back to the Army after 9/11 and later having to choose between a high-paying job and his startup dream; through these challenges, his faith and openness to new opportunities guided him. In his third career, Curt is on a quest to discover his true calling. He emphasizes the importance of self-confidence in leadership, balanced with keeping the ego in check. Tune in to this episode because Curt's story is an inspiration for anyone who has ever felt lost or unsure of their path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to be a great leader to others, you should be an exceptional leader to yourself. Today’s guest is the award-winning author of Claim Your Swagger: Stop Surviving and Start Thriving. Jennifer Sukalo shares her secret of being an exceptional leader of self to be a great leader to others. Jennifer dives into the importance of self-awareness and self-care for leaders. She explains how feeling comfortable in your own skin fuels your ability to navigate leadership challenges. You'll also learn why filling your own cup is essential before pouring into others. Plus, Jennifer reveals how aligning with your inner joy fuels your career journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before living the entrepreneur’s dream, Bill Keller, the founder of Staffing Global, found himself on a rough path along the journey to reach that dream. Although he experienced loneliness on that journey, Bill learned to become comfortable with loneliness. He also explains how alignment with your mission and vision will help you forge forward and persevere through weariness because weariness will always be on the path towards success. Bill also shares how he abandons a dream for others to keep theirs and believes that is what leadership is about. This is an inspiring episode with Bill Keller. So, sit back and relax, and let’s retrace Bill’s journey towards living the entrepreneur’s dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leadership is all about embracing both the highs and the lows. This episode’s guest finds comfort in the impact a leader creates through it all. Dr. Tracey Jones engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Derek Kilgore, a grounded leader and financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual. Together, they pull back the curtain on the challenges and triumphs of leadership, discussing topics such as overcoming loneliness, navigating weariness, making strategic decisions about abandonment, and crafting a compelling vision for the future. Derek shares personal experiences and practical insights, emphasizing the importance of meaningful connections, intentional prioritization, and the relentless pursuit of a vision. Whether you're a seasoned leader or aspiring to be one, this episode offers valuable lessons and inspiration to help you on your leadership journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The business scene often glorifies the nonstop grind, believing that the only people who succeed are those who do not even take a pause or a break. However, this means they do not have to celebrate their wins and feel gratitude to the people around them. Jon Gordon makes sure that he does not commit this mistake and therefore puts gratefulness and joy as his core values. Joining Dr. Tracey Jones, he explains how gratitude plays a huge role in becoming a positive leader who does not lose sight of their vision. Jon also remembers how he jumped back from a failing cookie venture to launching a successful leadership training program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding your inner circles and cultivating those is essential so you don’t have to face the changes or problems alone, and instead, you have a team that supports you. Today on the Tremendous Leadership Podcast, Vicki Glogg, a Licensed Therapist and owner of the NEED Company, expresses the value of building and cultivating the people around you. She reveals that her higher power lifts her and giving herself the grace to find herself, snuffs out the flames of burnout. Vicki also discusses the importance of providing care for those around her. In this inspirational episode, Vicki highlights how Nine Eight Eight Design Company makes a difference. So, tune in to this episode now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices