Leading with Confidence: Breaking Free from the Need for Approval with Jor'Dan and Necie Armstrong

Overcoming the Fear of Taking Leadership Roles w/ Tyler Burns

Black leaders often face unique challenges when taking on leadership roles, including systemic barriers, stereotypes, and self-doubt. Overcoming the fear of stepping into these positions is crucial for personal growth and organizational diversity. Many Black professionals experience imposter syndrome, feeling undeserving of their success despite their qualifications. To combat these fears, aspiring Black leaders can focus on building self-confidence, seeking mentorship from other successful Black leaders, and recognizing their own strengths and past achievements.  By understanding the root causes of their fears and developing strategies to address them, Black leaders can navigate the complexities of leadership with resilience and determination.  In this episode of Grow Black Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Tyler Burns, a pastor, speaker, writer, and podcaster, to discuss how Black leaders can overcome the fear of taking leadership roles. He currently serves as the President of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, and the Lead Pastor of Rise City Church. Tyler shares his earliest leadership memory, the perception versus the reality of leadership, tips to overcome the fear of taking leadership roles, and the journey to becoming a greater leader. He also shares how God prepared David to face Goliath and what encourages him to keep going during his lowest moments as a leader. Tune in to learn more! What you will learn: * Tyler Burns’s background information * Tyler’s earliest leadership memory * Overcoming the fear of taking leadership roles  * The perception versus the reality of leadership * The journey to becoming a great leader * Leading through succession * The story of David and Goliath; how God prepared David to face Goliath * What encourages Tyler to keep going in his lowest moments as a leader * The unexpected obstacles that Tyler had to overcome as a leader * What Tyler would say to his younger self Notable quotes: * “If it’s too big for you, it’s likely what you are called to do.” * “The perception of leadership is accumulating power while the reality of it is the distribution of power and the empowering of others.”“Great leaders create pathways for everyone to succeed.” * “The people in your life that you trust are there to give you perspective, not permission.” * “The moment you decide to keep going despite how weak you feel, you automatically get stronger.” Connect with Tyler Burns LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-burns-3a28b462/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-burns-3a28b462/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnsclan_/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/burnsclan_/?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Tyler-Burns-Speaker-100041167576738/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Tyler-Burns-Speaker-100041167576738/] Website: https://growblackleaders.com/ [https://growblackleaders.com/] Connect with Grow Black LeadersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growblackleader [https://www.instagram.com/growblackleaders]

Rising Through the Ranks of Leadership w/ Renee Sattiewhite

Black women rising through the ranks of leadership face unique challenges that require resilience, determination, and strategic support. Despite their ambition and qualifications, they often encounter barriers such as racial and gender bias, limited access to resources, and stereotypes that can hinder their progress. Many Black women leaders report experiencing imposter syndrome, questioning their abilities despite their achievements.  However, successful Black women in leadership positions have found ways to overcome these obstacles by developing high emotional intelligence, understanding and countering stereotypes, and staying true to their authentic selves.   In this episode of Grow Black Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Renee Sattiewhite, the President and CEO of AACUC, to share her journey of rising through the ranks of leadership as a Black woman. AACUC unites the credit union movement to ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and advocates for the 8th Cooperative Principle focused on DEI. Renee talks about how leaders can differentiate the noise from constructive criticism, ways leaders can achieve excellence and commit to it, and the story behind the passion for elevating the lives of Black and Brown people. She also discusses her journey of rising through the ranks of leadership as a Black woman and the unexpected obstacles that she had to overcome. Tune in to learn more! What you will learn: * Renee Sattiewhite’s background information * Renee’s earliest leadership memory * Renee’s opinion on the perception versus the reality of leadership * Differentiating noise from constructive criticism as a leader and how to digest it * Ways leaders can achieve excellence and commit to it * The story behind Renee’s passion for elevating the lives of Black and Brown people * What the AACUC does to the African American people * The unexpected obstacles that Renee had to overcome as a leader * The journey of rising through the ranks of leadership as a Black woman * The piece of advice that Renee would give to her younger self Notable quotes: * “As a leader, you should know who you can trust. Make your circle tight because not everybody shares your vision for greatness. There are people who want what you have.” * “It is important for a Black woman to know who she is and surround herself with people who understand and appreciate her and want to work with her.” * “The rearview mirror often offers a lot more wisdom for us because when we look back, we have the opportunity to see how we have grown and what we might have done differently.” Connect with Renee Sattiewhite LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-sattiewhite/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-sattiewhite/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aacucctc/ [https://www.instagram.com/aacucctc/] Website: https://www.aacuc.org/ [https://www.aacuc.org/] Connect with Grow Black Leaders Website: https://growblackleaders.com/ [https://growblackleaders.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growblackleader [https://www.instagram.com/growblackleaders]

Healing our Wounds as Leaders w/ Favour Robinson

As leaders, it is crucial to recognize the profound impact our emotional wounds can have on our leadership abilities and the well-being of those we lead. Unresolved traumas, past hurts, and unhealed emotional scars can manifest in various ways, such as difficulty in building trust, lack of empathy, and an inability to create a safe and supportive environment for our teams.  Healing our wounds allows us to lead with authenticity, vulnerability, and compassion, inspiring others to do the same and creating a ripple effect of growth and transformation throughout the organization. In this episode of Grow Black Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Favour Robinson, a bestselling author, transformational speaker, and coach who helps women to break limitations and become people of faith, to talk about the importance of healing our wounds as leaders. Favour shares her earliest leadership memory, how her mother's death brought the leadership in her, what it takes to become a great leader, and the importance of healing our wounds as leaders. She also talks about the balance between being a vulnerable leader and a strong leader. Tune in to learn more! What you will learn: * Favour’s first leadership memory * How the loss of Favour's mother brought leadership in her * The experience of moving to the USA at the age of 19 without the family knowing * The perception of leadership versus the reality * What it takes to become a great leader * The different obstacles that Favour had to overcome in the various leadership roles that she had * The importance of healing our wounds as leaders * The balance between being a vulnerable leader and a strong leader * What Favour would say to her younger self Notable quotes * “If you can’t lead and govern your life, you should never be in a place to lead anybody else.” * “Moments of pain and difficulty are opportunities to figure out what you really have on the inside.” * “If you don’t heal what is inside of you as a leader, you will start to produce casualties with other people.” “Great leaders have the capacity to help people reframe their perception about the journey ahead.” * “Many times as people, we see the results or see what people have, and we desire that, but we don’t realize what it took for them to get to that position.” Connect with Favour Robinson Website: https://favouritecoach.com/ [https://favouritecoach.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamthekingsfavourite [https://www.instagram.com/iamthekingsfavourite] Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/iamthekingsfavourite [https://www.instagram.com/iamthekingsfavourite] Connect with Building Black Leaders Website: https://growblackleaders.com/ [https://growblackleaders.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growblackleaders [https://www.instagram.com/growblackleaders]

Learning and Growing as a Leader w/ Kevin Duhart

Learning and Growing as a Leader with Apostle Kevin Duhart Learning and growing as a leader is a continuous journey that requires dedication, self-reflection, and a willingness to adapt. Effective leaders understand that their development is an ongoing process, not a destination. They actively seek opportunities to enhance their skills in areas such as communication, critical thinking, decision-making, and emotional intelligence.  By embracing a growth mindset, leaders open themselves up to new experiences and perspectives, allowing them to better navigate challenges and inspire their teams. In this episode of the Grow Black Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Apostle Kevin D. Duhart Sr., the Lead Pastor of The Rock San Antonio and The Rock Houston, to discuss the importance of learning and growing as leaders. Apostle Kevin shares ways to recognize who you are as a leader and your role when the people around you tend to be better at specific elements of what you are trying to build and ways to develop a hunger for learning as a leader. He also discusses two books that leaders can read to help them grow and develop and shares tips to overcome the sluggishness of learning. Tune in to learn more! What you will learn: * Kevin’s earliest leadership memory * Recognizing who you are as a leader and your role when the people around you tend to be better at specific elements of what you are trying to build * Advice to leaders struggling to communicate their visions to their people * Two books that leaders can read to help them grow and develop * Developing the hunger to learn as a leader * Tips to overcome the sluggishness of learning * The responsibility of leadership * The perception versus the reality of leadership * What Kevin would say to his younger self Notable quotes: * “Every crisis is in need of leadership to be resolved.” * “Gifts and skillsets can be leveraged, but visions cannot. What separates gifted and skilled people is vision. ”The more you know, the more trustworthy you can be.” * “People trust you because of the knowledge that you have, so you have the responsibility to ensure that you are informed.” Resources The Book: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership [https://www.amazon.com/21-Irrefutable-Laws-Leadership-Anniversary/dp/0785288376] The Book: Developing the Leader Within You [https://www.amazon.com/Developing-Leader-Within-You-2-0/dp/B0786ZNL3D/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=78907564542&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.A-brfFx2HPfaY7KGRJRz8reDbjVh_C0pw-53O4TkhogJBnUMwe2bGqH7mMptbnb0ybKmvalpLVDKbcKOXeIVhzH0RZeSxczqqIlJ8Viy15rcmMsWGdD9m_DzmURsAQCUn9iWyH4pT2IL3SsVtPY0y5R9ZlgdUKlWoPuKa9bcZXoOUzmr23qnknJ2X4ZtiWghTDRmhy01IiSpcuDhARk9QJX5mDSuT0DSgfYgBfgK6kc.4XuhyxQ_O7uiQNhhSXed9ncVMraHJouA3uz1_Bj2RFo&dib_tag=se&hvadid=585479352662&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9076864&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3598681691232661664&hvtargid=kwd-488085904752&hydadcr=28046_14525503&keywords=developing+the+leader+within+you&qid=1722187770&sr=8-1] Connect with Apostle Kevin Duhart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinduhart/ [https://www.instagram.com/kevinduhart/] Website: https://www.therockglobal.com/ [https://www.therockglobal.com/] Connect with Grow Black Leaders Website: https://growblackleaders.com/ [https://growblackleaders.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growblackleader [https://www.instagram.com/growblackleaders]

Leading with Confidence: Breaking Free from the Need for Approval with Jor'Dan and Necie Armstrong

In the world of leadership, it's easy to fall into the trap of constantly seeking approval from others. However, true leadership means having the confidence to make decisions based on your own judgment and values, rather than being swayed by the need for validation. Leading with confidence involves trusting yourself, embracing your unique vision, and being willing to take risks, even when others might not agree.  By breaking free from the need for approval, you can lead more effectively, inspire your team, and create a positive impact that is true to your own principles. This approach not only strengthens your leadership but also fosters a culture of authenticity and resilience. In this episode of Grow Black Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Jor’Dan and Necie Armstrong, a married couple, to talk about navigating leadership without being held captive to the approval of other people. Jor’Dan is the king of Christian R&B, and Necie has a passion for fashion, travel, and food. Jor’Dan and Necie share their tough journey from infertility to parenthood, their earliest leadership memories in their music and creativity journey, and what it took for Jor’Dan to pivot in his line of music. They also discuss navigating leadership without the need for people’s approval and the obstacles they had to overcome launching their new projects. Tune in to learn more! What you will learn: * Jor’Dan and Necie’s challenging journey through infertility to parenthood * Jor’Dan’s earliest leadership memory in his singing career * Necie’s earliest leadership memory in her creativity journey * Navigating leadership without being held captive to the approval of other people * What it took for Jor’Dan to pivot in his line of music * The Church Girls Love R&B project * The obstacles that the Armstrongs had to overcome launching their new project * What the Armstrongs would say to their younger selves to succeed in their journey Notable quotes: * “The biggest thing in leadership is not being held captive to the approval of other people.” * “When you figure out something is missing, try to do something about it. It’s in the doing that you emerge as a leader.” * “Sometimes, when you do something great, you don’t realize that you are doing something great.” * “Anything good takes a lot of time and a lot of work.” Connect with Jor’Dan and Necie Armstrong Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/wheresjor_dan [https://www.instagram.com/wheresjor_dan] https://www.instagram.com/supernaturalnecie/ [https://www.instagram.com/supernaturalnecie/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupernaturalNecie [https://www.youtube.com/@SupernaturalNecie] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_7WudEFQ5CbCsU6RUtZWXw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_7WudEFQ5CbCsU6RUtZWXw] Connect with Grow Black Leaders Website: https://growblackleaders.com/ [https://growblackleaders.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growblackleader [https://www.instagram.com/growblackleaders]