Leadership Unfiltered Convo

Episode 39 - Non-Negotiables as a Leader – The Standards That Define You

Dr. Dayan Douse, Founder and President of P.R.I.D.E Consulting, and Technology Executive Phillip Smith  deliver real-world strategies, unfiltered advice, and the tools you'll need to take your leadership to the next level. Every leader has values. But not every leader has standards they refuse to compromise. In this episode, we unpack the importance of identifying and protecting your *non-negotiables* as a leader—because when pressure rises, your standards become your compass. We explore: ✅ Why unclear standards create inconsistent leadership ✅ The difference between preferences and true non-negotiables ✅ How strong leaders maintain boundaries under pressure ✅ Why compromising your standards eventually costs trust, culture, and credibility If everything is negotiable, leadership becomes unstable. Your team needs to know what you stand for—and what you won’t bend on. 🎥 Watch Episode 39 now →    • Episode 39: Non-Negotiables as a Leader – ...   📲 Subscribe to *@LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast* 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share one leadership non-negotiable you refuse to compromise on, and 🔁 tag a leader whose standards you respect 📝 Leave a review—your voice helps strengthen this leadership community 👉 Listen to Episodes now →  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... Your leadership is only as strong as the standards you protect. #LeadershipUnfiltered #LeadershipStandards #NonNegotiables #ExecutiveLeadership #LeadershipPodcast #ExecutiveCoaching

Episode 38 - Storytelling as a Leader – Turning Messages into Meaning

Dr. Dayan Douse, Founder and President of P.R.I.D.E Consulting, and Technology Executive Phillip Smith  deliver real-world strategies, unfiltered advice, and the tools you'll need to take your leadership to the next level. As leaders, we often rely on data, strategy, and logic to communicate—but the truth is, people don’t follow numbers… they follow narratives. In this episode, we break down why storytelling is one of the most underrated—and most powerful—leadership skills. We explore: ✅ Why stories create connection where facts fall flat ✅ How great leaders use storytelling to inspire action and alignment ✅ The difference between telling a story and leading through one ✅ Practical ways to communicate your vision so people actually feel it If your message isn’t landing, it might not be what you’re saying—it’s how you’re telling it. 🎥 Watch Episode 38 now →    • Episode 38: Storytelling as a Leader – Tur...   📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share a story that shaped your leadership, and 🔁 tag a leader who knows how to move people with their words 📝 Leave a review—your feedback helps us grow this community 👉 Listen to Episodes now →  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... Leaders who tell better stories, lead better outcomes. #LeadershipUnfiltered #Storytelling #LeadershipCommunication #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipPodcast

Episode 37 - Social Media at Work: Employees never log off

Dr. Dayan Douse, Founder and President of P.R.I.D.E Consulting, and Technology Executive Phillip Smith  deliver real-world strategies, unfiltered advice, and the tools you'll need to take your leadership to the next level. Social media didn’t just change how we communicate—it changed how we lead. Today, your presence isn’t limited to the room you’re in. Every post, comment, and interaction shapes how people see you, trust you, and follow you. The question is—are you leading intentionally, or just showing up? In this episode, we unpack what it means to lead in a world where your influence extends far beyond your organization. We explore: ✅ How social media amplifies your leadership—for better or worse ✅ The difference between visibility and true influence ✅ How to lead with authenticity without compromising professionalism ✅ The responsibility leaders carry in a digital, always-on environment If you’re building a presence—or already have one—this conversation will challenge how you show up and what you represent. 🎥 Watch Episode 37 now → [   • Episode 37: Social Media at Work: Employee...   📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share how social media has impacted your leadership, and 🔁 tag a leader who shows up with intention online 📝 Leave a review—your voice helps expand this leadership conversation Your leadership doesn’t stop when you log in—it gets amplified. #LeadershipUnfiltered #SocialMediaLeadership #DigitalInfluence #ExecutivePresence #LeadershipPodcast #ExecutiveCoaching

Episode 36 - Why Rebuild

Dr. Dayan Douse, Founder and President of P.R.I.D.E Consulting, and Technology Executive Phillip Smith  deliver real-world strategies, unfiltered advice, and the tools you'll need to take your leadership to the next level. Every leader builds. But not every leader knows how to rebuild. Setbacks happen—missed expectations, broken trust, failed strategies, or moments where you simply got it wrong. The real test of leadership isn’t avoiding those moments… it’s what you do next. In this episode, we get real about the process of rebuilding—personally, professionally, and organizationally. We explore: ✅ Why rebuilding requires humility before strategy ✅ How to regain trust after it’s been lost or shaken ✅ What to let go of—and what to carry forward ✅ Why rebuilding often creates stronger, more intentional leadership If you’ve ever had to start over, reset your approach, or rebuild credibility—this conversation will meet you right where you are. 🎥 Watch Episode 36 now →    • Episode 36: Why Rebuild?   📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share a time you had to rebuild as a leader, and 🔁 tag someone navigating a reset 📝 Leave a review—your insight helps others grow through their own rebuilding season 👉 Listen to Episodes now →  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... Rebuilding isn’t a setback—it’s a leadership skill. #LeadershipUnfiltered #Rebuilding #LeadershipGrowth #ResilientLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipPodcast

Episode 34 - Great Leaders Move Before the Path Is Clear

Dr. Dayan Douse, Founder and President of P.R.I.D.E Consulting, and Technology Executive Phillip Smith  deliver real-world strategies, unfiltered advice, and the tools you'll need to take your leadership to the next level. Leaders love clarity. Leadership rarely provides it. In today’s environment, shifting priorities, incomplete information, and constant change are the norm. The question isn’t how do you avoid ambiguity—it’s how well do you lead through it? In this episode, we break down what it takes to lead when the path isn’t clear—and why the best leaders don’t wait for certainty before they act. We explore: ✅ Why ambiguity is a leadership reality, not a temporary phase ✅ How to make decisions without perfect information ✅ The difference between hesitation and thoughtful action ✅ How to create stability for your team when things feel uncertain If you’re waiting for everything to make sense before you move, you’re not leading—you’re delaying. 🎥 Watch Episode 34 now →    • Episode 34: Great Leaders Move Before the ...   📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share how you navigate ambiguity as a leader, and 🔁 tag someone who leads with confidence in uncertainty 📝 Leave a review—your feedback helps strengthen this leadership community 👉 Listen to Episodes now →  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... Great leaders don’t eliminate ambiguity—they lead through it. #LeadershipUnfiltered #LeadingWithAmbiguity #LeadershipInUncertainty #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipPodcast