The Gifted Leader Podcast

The Gifted Leader Podcast

The Gifted Leader podcast is a place designed to change the paradigm of leadership as we know it. Leadership is much more than an occupation, it is a gift! This platform brings some of the nations best thought and impact leaders to share their experience, commitment and wisdom in the area of leadership! Now Go and be Gifted!

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June 18, 2024 47 mins

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Hey Leaders,

Here we are again, with another one of my favorite episodes.  Matt Heller is an electric and dynamic leader who graced us with his expertise for a topic that is incredible,  The art of building confidence in others.  After 20+ years in hospitality leadership and human resources, Matt Heller founded Performance Optimist Consulting in 2011 with one simple goal: Help Leaders Grow.

Matt is the ...

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This episode was super impactful and we deep dived into both the safety and triggers of being vulnerable in leadership.  My guest, Daniel is a facilitator and coach with a passion for impactful transformation in business.  His consultancy supports leaders in organizations in transforming culture, strategy, innovation, conflict, talent and leadership.  He is the owner of MOVE leadership and his Link...

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This has been one of my favorite episodes to record.  I had the opportunity to meet, interview and connect with an incredible servant and thought leader of our time named Josh Parnell.  Josh is the author of a best selling book "Leading A Legacy", Host of the Josh Parnell Podcast as well as Creator of the Limitless Leadership Training and Development course.  In this interv...

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February 21, 2024 53 mins

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In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing a fellow author and my brother Jason Green about his newly released book The Art of Care.  In this dynamic literature, he discussed the purpose, format and execution of running a business and fulfilling a need for others.  There are 2 versions of this book: One that is just for great reading and another entreprenuel version that details the steps n...

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In this episode I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing one of the great voices of our time. Leadership Coach Malte Zacharias who provided some incredibly sound advice on navigating Feedback and Recognition within the workplace culture.  These are 2 of the most paramount functions in leadership and Malte gave us some incredible things to consider when we are navigating our leadership arenas arou...

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Hello Leaders. WOW! It's been a while but I am happy to say I am back.  I had such an incredible time interviewing someone whom I have had the pleasure of following for quite a while.  Nathan Caldwell is a Kindness in Leadership guru who dissects  the way we look at kindness in leadership.  He breaks down how kindness is much more than being nice but it is a myriad of things.  Have your pen and paper ready, you will...

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I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing one of the Elders of my church Andre Bullard who is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Training Team Member, servant leader, husband and father.  He is the true epitome of a servant leader.  We spoke about how you navigate in leadership during times of things completely just falling apart.  It was so many great nuggets shared and I can't wait for you to ...

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March 1, 2023 32 mins

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This was by far one of the most vulnerable topics I have discussed on the podcast as it is something that is happening in real time.  Getting a NO is not fun or easy but I believe as leaders we have to be careful not o allow a no to shake our confidence. I am sharing my story and can't wait to keep you updated on all things regarding my process.  This is going to be a good series I am guessi...

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November 8, 2022 30 mins

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In this episode I discussed 3 tools that can help any leader who is feeling overwhelmed in leadership.  Understand that as leaders, we are also human first and being overwhelmed is not a bad thing.  These tools that I spoke about are tested and surely a way to help you navigate the complexities of being overwhelmed.  They are simple but impactful and I am confident that they will help you in your...

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Hello Everyone,  In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing an incredible Leader and Principal by the name of Amber Shields.  We spoke about how to handle micro-aggressions, being extra and much more! 

 Amber is young, gifted and in Charge and she does an amazing job navigating this through social media by the handle principal_mommy.  She is transparent, methodical and an all around great person.  I am s...

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May 6, 2022 32 mins

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In this episode, I spoke about the importance of understanding when and how to align with leadership!  I gave practical applications of ways to start the conversation of aligning and some very detrimental things to be on the lookout for when it comes to aligning.  People authentically want to know how much you know and care.


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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with a TikTok and social media sensation by the name of Veronika.  We met due to me following her on TikTok and hilariously expressing her distaste for a toxic work place.  It literally had me laughing for HOURS!  Veronika is amazing at taking the things some people want to say at putting it in such a funny way that all people are able to find ...

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I am incredibly excited to to post this episode with one of the industry leading interview experts Anna Papalia.  We had such an in depth conversation about interviewing better from both sides of the table.  I found Anna on TikTok where she was sharing some amazing information about her company ShiftProfile in a funny but meaningful way.  We discussed everything from interview styles to interv...

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 Leadership in Amusement Parks Week continues, this is the next episode in this series!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with a friend and old colleague Joseph who currently presides as the Specialist in Inclusion and Equity at Grand Valley State University.  In this very candid conversation, we spoke about the definitions of DEI and how to navigate these spaces together. ...

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 Leadership in Amusement Parks Week continues, this is the next episode in this series!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with a friend, partner and mentor Michelle Willis on the importance of leaders paying attention.  Michelle is an incredible educator who has spent the last 25+ years leading both in the class and in amusement parks! She is a southern bell who I absolutel...

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 Leadership in Amusement Parks Week continues, this is the next episode in this series!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with a friend who is near and dear to my heart about continuing to show up no matter the circumstance  This incredibly transparent view on how to deal with being voluntary-told to do something and then not knowing the outcome was breath taking.  Jermarr ...

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I am doing some super exciting this week, I am having a leadership in Amusement Parks week! I am so excited to share my platform with some of the most incredible leaders I have had the privilege of knowing and working with!  This week is sure to be a treat!  First up is Amber Phillips.  Here we broke down the art and essence of staying calm in intense situations!  Such a great convo! Tune in and l...

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In this episode, I spoke about the importance of understanding that change and transformation is a process and not an event.  Often times we try to change so quickly and the change doesn't stick.  It is so important that we go through the actual process of change so that we can better understand the process of transforming in an authentic way!


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February 24, 2022 43 mins

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Hey GL Community,

In this episode I was joined by a special guest, one of my long time friends Antasia Maddox, Host of Uncommon Thoughts Podcast - where we discussed leaders navigating the difference between capacity and capability!  It was explosive and done well and I hope you all enjoy. If you are a newly promoted leader or new into a position, this episode is for you!

 Information on Antasia will be...

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In this episode, I spoke about the importance of being your authentic self in leadership.  Often times we try to change who we are to gain authority and that truly does a disservice to your community of followers.

UNMASKED: A Pathway to Healing (Jenifer James) can be purchased today on Amazon or the website listed below!

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