The Dr. James Show

The Dr. James Show

The year 2020 has created much fear and social, racial, and civil unrest. We are in need of healing. We are living with uncertainty and ambiguity. People are using old methods and tools to solve new challenges. Today’s leaders must evolve and pivot to be successful in this new 2020 workplace and society. The Dr. James Show, a growth mindset experience, promotes personal power, leadership, accountability, authenticity and diversity & inclusion in a time when people need it the most.The show’s host, Dr. James Smith, Jr. invites guests and Members from different industries and backgrounds to join him in discussing topics related to professional and personal development. The show’s audience is also encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback during the live zoom streaming.This hour-long show is broadcasted weekly on Tuesday’s at 12:00pm EST via zoom. The show’s audio is then created into a podcast. Dr. James (President and CEO Dr. James Smith, Jr.) passionately works with learners providing high performance solutions in the areas of leadership, authenticity, diversity and inclusion, presentation skills and personal power. The author, speaker, coach and educator has provided his JIMPACT nationally and internationally and has worked with leaders, managers and individual contributors. He also authored three books with his last book, The No Excuse Guide to Success being nominated for an NAACP Image Award.

Episodes

August 31, 2021 54 mins
During this episode (“Belief Impacts Outcome”) with guest Allyson Ward, you’ll hear –    Perspective on unique challenges women deal with in the workplace.   View on a woman’s mindset to be a leader in any organization.   Outlook on a woman finding her voice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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During this episode (“Diversity: More Than Just Black & White”) with guest Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP, CPAE, you’ll hear –    Perspective on what DEI is about.   Your “Sweet Spot” with your audience as a speaker.   The “S.T.O.P.” Technique and why it’s important.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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During this episode (“Beautiful Voice and Big Triumphs”) with guest Jessy Kyle, you’ll hear –  Advice for aspiring vocalists pursuing this as a career.   Three keys to staying sharp as a vocalist.   Perspective on how a vocalist finds his/her true voice.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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During this episode (“No Health Without Mental Health”) with guest Michelle E. Dickinson, you’ll hear –  Keys to good mental health.  Views on actions for a leader responding to staff mental illness.  Where to find mental health resources.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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During this episode (“Impact The World Around Me”) with guest Tufail Syed, you’ll hear –  Thoughts on future medical advancements.  Perspective on stimulating the economy wisely during a pandemic.  Views on the Global Framework Education Revolution.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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During this episode (“Make It About Growth”) with guest Glade Holman, you’ll hear –  An approach to giving feedback.  How to respond when a person does not embrace feedback.  How to recover from feedback given poorly.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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During this episode (“Philadelphia Music Royalty”) with guests Stacey Harcum and Donald Robinson, you’ll hear –  Focusing on both the creative music and the business side of the music industry is key.  Views on deciding what projects to be involved in as an artist.  Songwriting tips.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 29, 2021 56 mins
During this episode (“Tell Me More”) with guest Michael Sherlock, you’ll hear –  Views on networking and branding.  Perspective on losing income as a business owner during this time and recovering.  What can motivate you to keep going after your passion.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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During this episode (“Michael Powers, Jazz Guitarist”) with guest Michael Powers, you’ll hear –  Perspective on how the world initially takes in a musician.  Three important actions a professional musician and performer need to do. View on the dichotomy of Art vs Commerce.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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During this episode (“Teach, Give, & Empower”) with guest Shoana Cachelle, you’ll hear –  Perspective on Self-Image.  Advice to men working with dynamic and powerful women.  Views on marketing and growing your business.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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During this episode (“Fighting For Their Lives") with guest Jennifer D. Garofolo, MPH, MBA, you’ll hear –  Perspective on Gender Identity vs Mental Health.  Views on parenting a transgender child.  Lessons learned when advocating for change.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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During this episode (“The Global Journey Of An Asian”) with guest Tan Sri Dato Palan, PhD, you’ll hear –  Views on change.  U.S. business ethics compared to other parts of the world.  Perspective on “Intergenerational Mobility”.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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During this episode (“Successful Together”) with guest Ed DeAngelis, you’ll hear –  View on getting employees to buy into the vision.  The importance of creating an inclusive workplace and having diversity.  Perspective on how to separate from competitors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 18, 2021 59 mins
During this episode (“The Postage”) with guest Emily Cisek, you’ll hear –  The importance of having full control over your legacy.  Views on how to talk to family members about planning for death.  Three reasons why everyone should be using “The Postage” product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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During this episode (“International Pandemic Perspectives”) with diverse guests from around the world, you’ll hear –  The impact of the pandemic (personally, professionally, societally) from people residing in other countries.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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During this episode (“Committed To Family and Community”) with guest Derek S. Green, Esq. you’ll hear -  The importance of Autism Acceptance.   The characteristics of a good leader today and tomorrow.  The key factors for Economic Development to occur.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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April 27, 2021 60 mins
During this episode (“Collateral Consequences”) with guest Chalana McFarland you’ll hear -  Perspective on dealing with a very unjust circumstance.   Various ramifications of Executive Clemency.  Views on caring for children of incarcerated parents.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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During this episode (“Working To Make Someone’s Life Better”) with guest Tim Killion you’ll hear -  Views on creating experiences to shape corporate culture.  Example of how a smaller company can stand out and be different.  Perspective on lowering the trend of growing tension and polarization.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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During this episode (“Pain Points Propelled Purpose”) with guest Terri Matthews you’ll hear -  Views on raising a child on the spectrum.  Having a “Next Level Love” perspective in life.  How one can respond to finding out as an adult you are autistic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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April 6, 2021 57 mins
During this episode (“OPTIMISTS ALWAYS WIN!”) with guest Kimberly S. Reed you’ll hear -  Views on women in the workplace.  Strong learning points during a trial. 10 discouragement eliminators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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