Straight Talking Leadership

Leading Guardians of the Community with Ashlee Cervantes Thomas

This week’s episode of Straight Talking Leadership “My Journey” with special guest Ashlee Cervantes Thomas, CEO of Guardian Protection Force and Guardian Secure Solutions. Learn about Ashlee’s formula that drives her leadership philosophy of do what you’re passionate about and success will come. Other topics we cover include: How being street smart impacts your ability to lead effectively The best leaders are the best observers Having defined pillars to guide how your team operates Ongoing training continually raises the performance of your team Why leaders need to purposefully seek feedback from their teams Having a passion that gets you out of bed in the morning Quitters never win and winners never quit Leaders need to make sure the right people are on the team and in the right seats to succeed The importance of understanding what motivates your people and there long-term goals Subscribe to Straight Talking Leadership for more leadership content to help you Grow, Lead, and Succeed. Listen to Straight Talking Leadership on any podcast platform. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/8_j4QSVVYNM [https://youtu.be/8_j4QSVVYNM]  Find Chris Pienkowski at https://bit.ly/m/chrispienkowski [https://bit.ly/m/chrispienkowski] Find Ashlee Cervantes  at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gpfashleecervantes/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gpfashleecervantes/] and https://www.instagram.com/guardian.ceo [https://www.instagram.com/guardian.ceo?igsh=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]  #leadership #workethic #achievement #security #guardian #motivation #protection #behavior #streetsmart #success #people #inspiration #team #journey #personality #communication #guide #emotionalintelligence #mindset #communicate #relationships #trust #character #philosophy #genuine #leader #leadbyexample #leadershipdevelopment #highimpactleadership #podcast

A Human-Centered Approach to Leadership with JL Heather

This week’s episode of Straight Talking Leadership “My Journey” with special guest JL Heather, leadership and organizational dynamics expert. Learn about JL’s formula that drives his leadership philosophy of cultivating a human-centered approach with a solid lean and agile mindset. Other topics we cover include: What really inspires people to lead at their highest level The levels of burnout felt by leaders The impact of work on mental health Balancing setting stretch goals vs unrealistic goals Why vulnerability is important for leaders to embrace Building relationships by fostering belonging and trust The parallels between parenthood and leadership The importance of an agile approach of continuous improvement and learning Subscribe to Straight Talking Leadership for more leadership content to help you Grow, Lead, and Succeed. Listen to Straight Talking Leadership on any podcast platform. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/YAo9ZGjx7bY [https://youtu.be/YAo9ZGjx7bY]  Find Chris Pienkowski at https://bit.ly/m/chrispienkowski [https://bit.ly/m/chrispienkowski] Find JL Heather at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlheather/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlheather/] and https://centered.work/ [https://centered.work/] #leadership #workethic #achievement #burnout #psychology #motivation #mentalhealth #behavior #positivity #success #people #inspiration #team #journey #personality #communication #guide #goals #entrepreneurship #agile #communicate #relationships #trust #character #philosophy #genuine #leader #leadbyexample #leadershipdevelopment #highimpactleadership #podcast

Rewire Your Brain for High Performance with Dr. Robb Kelly

This week’s episode of Straight Talking Leadership “My Journey” with special guest Dr. Robb Kelly, world renowned Psychologist and Neuroscientist. Learn about Dr. Robb’s formula that drives his leadership philosophy of authenticity and caring for others makes you a great leader. Other topics we cover include: The overwhelming power of a smile Overcoming tragedy and using it to be a stronger person The power of the truth of mind over matter The impact of fathers, both good and bad, on the development of children Why leaders need to acknowledge their mistakes and how they will fix them or avoid them in the future How a small compliment can change someone’s entire day Looking for reasons to be kind and how it impacts leadership How a simple morning routine can reprogram your brain and turbocharge your performance Not letting personal circumstances dictate what is possible Surround yourself with the right people Be willing to have no plan B in order to reach your desired goals Subscribe to Straight Talking Leadership for more leadership content to help you Grow, Lead, and Succeed. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/rDw1ktcYEDo [https://youtu.be/rDw1ktcYEDo] or listen to Straight Talking Leadership on any podcast platform. Find Chris Pienkowski at https://bit.ly/m/chrispienkowski [https://bit.ly/m/chrispienkowski] at https://www.instagram.com/addiction_doctor/ [https://www.instagram.com/addiction_doctor/] and https://robbkelly.com/ [https://robbkelly.com/] #leadership #workethic #achievement #smile #psychology #motivation #kindness #behavior #positivity #success #people #ownership #team #journey #personality #communication #guide #neuroscience #entrepreneurship #influence #communicate #relationships #connect #character #philosophy #genuine #leader #leadbyexample #leadershipdevelopment #highimpactleadership #podcast

Decisiveness in Leadership with JJ Hardy

Decisiveness is a critical attribute for effective leadership, with profound implications for organizational success and team dynamics. By fostering decisiveness, leaders can guide their organizations toward greater success and resilience, empowering their teams and driving meaningful progress.  Join me and JJ Hardy for another Leadership Live discussion on the importance of decisiveness while we dive into the art and science of making effective decisions. In this session, we’ll share: ✅ Proven strategies for making confident decisions. ✅ Techniques to overcome decision-making paralysis. ✅ Insights into the impact of decisiveness on team performance and organizational success. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, we will share valuable insights to help you lead with clarity and conviction. Subscribe to Straight Talking Leadership for more leadership content to help you Grow, Lead, and Succeed. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/0SRqYCpsszI [https://youtube.com/live/0SRqYCpsszI]  Find Chris Pienkowski at https://bit.ly/m/chrispienkowski [https://bit.ly/m/chrispienkowski] Find JJ Hardy at https://victoryleadershipcoaching.com/ [https://victoryleadershipcoaching.com/]  #Leadership #Decisiveness #LeadershipDevelopment #DecisionMaking #ExpertAdvice #LeadershipSkills #VirtualEvent #ProfessionalGrowth #BusinessLeadership #LeadershipEvent #LiveBroadcast #HighImpactLeadership #Podcast

Work Ethic and Achieving Your Dreams with Jamie Tilke

This week’s episode of Straight Talking Leadership “My Journey” with special guest Jamie Tilke, retired US Army Green Beret and real estate entrepreneur. Learn about Jamie’s formula that drives his leadership philosophy of communicate, reflect, do better, be better, Other topics we cover include: How the right relationships can change your life Using creativity and unconventional approaches to achieving goals Not letting personal circumstances dictate what is possible The importance of passing along knowledge to our children How effective communication is more about how you deliver the message than the message itself Remove emotion from decision making The value of a tactical pause before giving a response or making an decision The significance of integrity and honesty as leadership traits Utilizing the strengths of different types to drive greater performance of a team The importance of understanding the passions and motivations of your team in order to utilize them best within the team Leadership skills that transfer from Army Special Forces to the civilian world of entrepreneurship Surround yourself with the right people Subscribe to Straight Talking Leadership for more leadership content to help you Grow, Lead, and Succeed. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/9Z6m2m79CBs [https://youtu.be/9Z6m2m79CBs]  Listen to Straight Talking Leadership on any podcast platform. Learn more about Straight Arrow Coaching and becoming a High Impact Leader at https://bit.ly/3Wn4696 [https://bit.ly/3Wn4696] Find Jamie Tilke at https://www.visioninmotion.co/ [https://www.visioninmotion.co/] and on the socials @jamietilke  Find Chris Pienkowski at https://bit.ly/m/chrispienkowski [https://bit.ly/m/chrispienkowski] #leadership #workethic #achievement #usarmy #greenberet #motivation #success #people #ownership #team #journey #personality #communication #guide #realestate #entrepreneurship #richdadpoordad #influence #communicate #relationships #connect #character #philosophy #genuine #leader #leadbyexample #leadershipdevelopment #highimpactleadership #podcast