Launch Point Leader
Welcome to The Launch Point Leader Podcast with Lori and Beau! Our mission at Launch Point is to create better leaders for a better world. We want to answer YOUR questions about leadership. Send in your questions to advice@launchpointleader.com
Episodes
If your boss never gives feedback, how are you supposed to grow?
In Episode 53 of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a letter from Guessing Game, a motivated team member working in total silence, unsure whether they’re thriving or one mistake away from being let go.
In Episode 52 of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a letter from Battling Boundaries, a leader struggling with how to manage a team member who’s also a personal friend. When the lines blur between friendship and favoritism, the consequences can ripple through your entire team.
What happens when the rules only seem to apply to some people and your boss won’t address it?
In Episode 51 of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a letter from Fed Up Follower, a team member struggling with the quiet chaos that comes from inconsistent accountability. Some coworkers bend the rules with zero consequences, while others are left wondering why they bother doing things the right w...
How do you lead when you're still learning and everyone around you seems more experienced?
In this milestone 50th episode of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a heartfelt letter from Early and Evolving, a young leader navigating the pressure of being promoted before they felt “ready.”
Lori and Beau share their own stories of early leadership, missteps, self-doubt, breakthrough moments and ...
When was the last time you hit pause, not just to rest, but to actually think differently about your next chapter?
In this episode of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt share all the details behind their upcoming 2025 Leadership Retreat and why it might be exactly what you need to refocus, re-energize, and realign before 2026 hits.
From strategic planning and curated leadership content to meaningful p...
Every leader has that moment, the one where they question if they’re cut out for this.
In Episode 48 of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a deeply personal letter from Doubting and Desperate, a listener asking for something real: “Can you tell me about a moment when you seriously questioned your ability to lead?”
Lori and Beau go beyond theory to share the actual stories that shaped their ...
Leadership isn’t just strategy and performance, it’s emotional bandwidth.
In this episode of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt answer a letter from Emotionally Empty, a listener who feels drained by the emotional toll of leading a team. From burnout and interpersonal conflict to carrying everyone else’s stress, this episode gets real about what happens when leaders care deeply, but lose themselves in...
You’re leading your team. You’re translating chaos into clarity. But behind the scenes, you’re also managing your boss and it’s starting to wear you down. In this episode of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt tackle a letter from Middle Management Meltdown, a leader who’s stuck steering the ship from the middle while their scattered, idea-heavy boss shifts priorities without warning.
Lori and Beau brea...
Ever feel like you’re doing your job, but someone else keeps stepping into it?
In this episode of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a listener letter from Capable but Crowded Out, a driven employee who’s facing a common but tricky challenge: a more senior team member keeps inserting herself into their work, decisions, and projects.
She’s not the boss, but she’s constantly overstepping, lea...
You set big goals. The team believed in them. But now, one quarter in, you’re off track and the pressure’s on. In this episode of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a letter from Pivot or Push Through, a new leader who’s realizing their projections may have been too ambitious.
Together, Lori and Beau unpack how to adjust your goals with integrity, without sending the message that expectation...
How do you lead someone who’s coasting on past wins while the rest of the team is charging ahead? In this episode of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a listener letter from Stagnant Success, who’s struggling with a veteran team member who’s lost momentum.
This team member has years of experience and a history of big wins, but lately, they’re disengaged, resistant to change, and relying too...
You landed the leadership role you thought you wanted, but now you’re questioning everything. In this week’s episode of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a letter from a listener who’s struggling with the reality of being a manager. The title sounded exciting at first, but the day-to-day? It’s leaving them unfulfilled and second-guessing whether leadership is the right path.
Lori and Beau...
How do you respond when one of your top performers starts showing signs they might be ready to move on? In this episode of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, hosts Lori May and Beau Noblitt answer a letter from a listener who's noticing the subtle signals, like LinkedIn updates and offhand comments that suggest a key team member could be looking elsewhere.
They break down what high-achieving employees need most to stay engaged and ex...
Can you lead others if you’re not growing yourself? In this episode of the Launch Point Leader Podcast, host Lori May sits down with Ginny Anne Pinson, a future Chick-fil-A operator who shares her real-time leadership journey, from joining the team during the height of the pandemic to discovering what it means to lead with consistency, humility, and vision.
Ginny Anne opens up about what kept her at Chick-fil-A beyond the pivot of ...
What drives someone to leave a decade in retail and H.R. to pursue franchise ownership? In this episode, host Lori May sits down with Jeremy Riess, VP of Operations at Chick-fil-A Murfreesboro, to talk about his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship and how he’s using his leadership to build people, not just business.
Jeremy shares how his childhood side hustle and passion for impact evolved into a long-term goal of becom...
What does it take to become a Chick-fil-A owner-operator? In this episode, Lori May sits down with Chase Struewing, a future business owner currently on the path to franchise ownership.
Chase shares how he pivoted from a career in finance and consulting to the world of restaurant operations, what he’s learned about leadership, and why having a strong ‘why’ is critical for long-term success. If you’ve ever thought about owning a bus...
Your job used to excite you. Now, it just feels heavy. What changed?
In this episode, Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to Passion Paradox, a listener who once loved their work but now feels drained by it. Tasks that were once effortless now feel overwhelming, and they’re unsure how to separate passion from pressure.
Lori and Beau break down how to recognize burnout, reconnect with your purpose, and rediscover the spark that made y...
Are you leading your team, keeping projects on track, and handling responsibilities beyond your job description without the title to match? You’re not alone. In this episode, Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a letter from Leading in Limbo, a listener who’s stepping up in their role but isn’t sure how to gain recognition without seeming like they’re just chasing a promotion.
Lori and Beau break down how to lead effectively from ...
Ever feel like you're constantly cleaning up after a coworker who oversteps and rushes ahead without thinking? In this episode, Lori May and Beau Noblitt respond to a letter from Tired of Tidying, who’s stuck smoothing things over and fixing mistakes, but doesn't want to create workplace conflict.
Lori and Beau break down how to set boundaries, hold coworkers accountable, and stop feeling responsible for their missteps. Plus, Beau ...
Struggling to break into a new community? Whether you're new in town or trying to establish business connections, it can feel like there’s an invisible barrier. In this episode, Lori May and Beau Noblitt answer a listener’s letter about making meaningful connections, building trust, and integrating into a local network. Learn actionable strategies, from the power of a handwritten note to the "P Plan" (Purpose, Players, Plan, Play, ...
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