Ray Sanders Leadership Podcast

Ray Sanders Leadership Podcast

Each episode is hosted by Ray Sanders, an award-winning journalist with more than 30 years of experience in both print and broadcast media. As a CEO, he has grown multi-million-dollar organizations, led an award-winning financial institution, served in a nonpartisan role with the United States Senate and pioneered international efforts to bring clean water to remote regions of the world. Sanders is the founder of Coaching Leaders an executive coaching and business consulting firm that provides CEO’s with valuable input from a team of seasoned business leaders who have served at the highest level within successful multimillion-dollar organizations. The Ray Sanders Leadership Podcast unpacks inspiring insights from inspiring people. Audiences discover: Powerful life-changing stories. How to overcome adversity. Ways to live a life full of meaning and purpose. Common mistakes and how to avoid them. What makes a purpose-driven business unique, different and successful? What makes life at work fun, significant and satisfying? What industry tips and tricks do listeners need to be aware of? How cause-minded companies give back through Edify Leaders and other great causes? SPECIAL OFFERS AND PROMOTIONS for Ray Sanders Leadership Podcast listeners. To book your interview on Ray Sanders Leadership Podcast simply contact us at ray@raysanders.com QUESTIONS or COMMENTS? Contact us at ray@raysanders.com VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.raysanders.com

Episodes

May 1, 2025 9 mins

Where are you heading? What direction are you heading down life’s highway? Are you where you thought you would be at this stage in your journey? What gives your life meaning and purpose? What can you learn about getting the most out of life from the award-winning movie, Chariots of Fire on this edition of the Ray Sanders Leadership Podcast?


Chapters

00:00 Finding Purpose in Life
06:48 The Journey of Eric Lydell
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Who is lying to you? How would you know? How often do people lie and who lies the most? How many lies does the average person tell in a day? Who can you trust? How does lying affect our relationships? What are the benefits of telling the truth? Ray gets real and reveals insightful research that sheds light on the lies that are so common today. Believe it or not, people are lying to you and that’s the truth!

Chapters

00:00 In...

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March 19, 2025 17 mins

What comes to mind when you hear the word empathy. Do you see empathy as a sign of weakness or strength? On this edition of the Ray Sanders Leadership Podcast Ray digs in and unpacks this common but often misunderstood word. Empathy.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Empathy: A Deep Dive
07:17 The Importance of Perspective in Leadership
12:35 Building Capacity for Empathy
14:04 Empathy in Action: Real-Life Applications

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November 7, 2024 4 mins

It’s an age old childhood favorite. Who hasn’t had fun playing, Would You Rather? What does it look like to play, Would You Rather, as an adult? Ray provides insightful  perspectives on, Would You Rather, on this edition of the Ray Sanders Leadership Podcast.

Chapters:
00:00:00: Introduction to the topic "Would You Rather?"

00:00:40: Welcome by Ray Sanders

00:00:55: Exploring "Would You Rather" questions

00:03:35: Reflectio...

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October 2, 2024 13 mins

Are you ever frustrated trying to communicate? Do you ever feel misunderstood or misunderstand what someone is trying to communicate? Communicating can be hard, frustrating and difficult. On this edition of the Ray Sanders Leadership Podcast, Ray unpacks four common barriers to communication and 3 C’s for better communication.

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September 11, 2024 4 mins

Does God exist? Is it possible to know God? Is it even possible? If so, what does it mean to experience God? How would we know if we did? Did man create God or did God create man? In this special edition, of the Ray Sanders Leadership podcast, Ray shares his thoughts on knowing God from his sunny vacation spot in Florida.

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:32 Contemplating the Existence of God
01:35 Ways God ...

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On this special edition of the podcast, Ray takes listeners on a journey to what is was like growing up as a young man in a family where alcohol abuse and domestic violence nearly took his life. Despite the trauma and tragedies, Ray shares how he has come to discover the power of forgiveness and reconciliation.

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July 2, 2024 6 mins

Have you ever been burden by a friend or someone close to you? Have you ever been lied to? How did that make you feel? Who can you trust? Knowing who you can trust isn’t always easy. If you have trust issues, this episode of the Ray Sanders’s Leadership podcast will help you determine who you can trust.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Trust: Challenges and Insights
03:22 The Power of Trusting in the Lord

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June 4, 2024 7 mins

Whatever happened to the good ole’ days? Where in the world is society heading? Did you ever think things would end up the way they are? Do you find yourself dreaming about the “good ole” days? You aren’t alone. The good ole’ days were real! On this edition of the Ray Sanders’ Leadership podcast, Ray unpacks ideas that are certain to challenge us and have us looking at ways to live life better than ever before.

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May 1, 2024 13 mins

How is it going? No really. How is it really going? When was the last time you slowed down and took a look at how things are going in your life? On this episode of the Ray Sanders Leadership Podcast, Ray takes listeners through a simple and practical exercise that is certain to help them gain greater satisfaction in life and work.


Takeaways

The Wheel of Life is a useful tool for assessing different areas of one's life.

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April 3, 2024 9 mins

Are you busy? Is your plate full? Are you struggling to keep your head above water? Exhausted? Stressed and overwhelmed? You aren’t alone. There are thousands of people just like you who are doing all they can to make ends meet. Is the answer working harder and longer? Sacrificing more to gain a little? On this episode of the podcast Ray challenges our thinking and unpacks how if we aren’t careful, a busy season can become...

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March 6, 2024 11 mins

In this episode of the Ray Sanders Leadership Podcast, Ray Sanders introduces the concept of the sweet spot in life, where everything aligns and brings fulfillment. He shares examples of individuals like Michael Jordan who found their sweet spot and excelled in their chosen fields. Ray also discusses the feeling of being out of sync and the importance of discovering one's sweet spot. He presents the 4G Life Model, which he...

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February 1, 2024 11 mins

In this episode, Ray Sanders explores the search for meaning and purpose in life. He highlights the common questions many people have about their purpose and the desire to make a difference. Sanders emphasizes that making a difference doesn't always require leading a massive organization but can start at home. He encourages listeners to find opportunities to make a difference everywhere they go, whether it's through a simp...

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January 4, 2024 30 mins

Summary

In this episode of the Ray Sanders Leadership Podcast, Ray Sanders discusses the importance of decision making and introduces the decision tree tool. He explains how leaders are faced with numerous decisions every day and how one bad decision can have a significant impact. The decision tree tool helps leaders make better decisions by considering four categories: God, Gut, Others, and Opportunity. By rating each cat...

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December 16, 2023 15 mins

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In this episode of the Ray Sanders Leadership Podcast, Ray Sanders discusses the topic of worry and how to live with less of it. He shares insights from the book of Psalms and the book of Philippians, highlighting the importance of finding refuge and strength in God, turning worries into prayers, being still and knowing God, and not relying on our own abilities. Sanders emphasizes the power of leaning on God and th...

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September 27, 2023 12 mins

What are you trying to prove?  Who are you trying to impress? Learn how the greatest freedom in life comes from having nothing to prove as Ray shares stories from his childhood and his days in a bipartisan role in the United States Senate.  

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Podcast Host, Ray Sanders interviews Ariel Delgado as he walks listeners through Delgado's new book, The Wounded Child, A Real Life Story of Healing and Hope.

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On this episode co-host Stephanie Sanders joins Ray in studio as they hear from their daughter, Emily Rose Hill as she unpacks what its like to overcome the difficulties of type one diabetes. Listeners learn critical insights for overcoming the challenges of chronic disease as well as gain tips for navigating the highs and lows of diabetes.

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Podcast host Ray Sanders, sat down with NFL Pro Bowler and OU football Lombardi Award winner, Tommie Harris at the annual F.U.E.L. Leadership Conference to hear how Tommie's life was forever changed following the sudden death of his wife Ashley. During the interview, Sanders highlights and discusses powerful and touching stories from Tommie's new book, Endure, Playing through life’s hardest hits.
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August 18, 2023 18 mins

Podcast Host Ray Sanders challenges listeners to live on purpose by finding someone to help, love and encourage each and everyday.

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