Leadership for Regular People

The Value of "Teaching to the 3%" with Kelly Warren

Kelly Warren has been a Training Coordinator at OneOK for 2 1/2 years. She focuses on supporting operational leadership with training resources and is especially passionate about personal and leadership development. You can learn more about Kelly by following her on LinkedIn. Clear Path Leadership helps organizations grow with practical, coaching-driven leadership development. Through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements, Brady equips leaders to think clearly, take ownership, and develop the people around them. If you’re looking to strengthen your leadership or bring this kind of development to your team, learn more at https://clearpathokc.com [https://clearpathokc.com/] or contact our team at info@clearpathokc.com [info@clearpathokc.com].

Leading When You're Not in Charge, Nonprofit Leadership, and Managing Difficult Emotions with Ashley Simpson

In this episode, Brady sits down with Ashley Simpson to explore what it really looks like to lead when you’re not in charge and how that mindset shapes both personal growth and organizational impact. They talk through Ashley’s journey from intern to Executive Director, the realities of nonprofit leadership, and why leadership is more about how you show up than the title you hold. The conversation also goes deeper into the emotional side of leadership, including how to navigate grief, loss, and the weight of supporting others while still taking care of yourself.  Ashley Simpson is the Executive Director of Cavett Kids Foundation, a nonprofit based in Oklahoma City that serves children and youth facing chronic and life-threatening illnesses through camps, programs, and year-round support. She began her journey with the organization as an intern in 2012 and has since grown into a key leader focused on expanding impact, strengthening programs, and serving families across the state. To learn more about Cavett Kids or get involved, visit https://cavettkids.org [https://cavettkids.org/]. Clear Path Leadership exists to help individuals and organizations grow through practical, coaching-driven leadership development. Through one-on-one coaching, group programs, and speaking engagements, Brady equips leaders to think clearly, take ownership, and develop the people around them. If you’re looking to strengthen your leadership or bring this kind of development to your team, you can learn more at https://clearpathokc.com [https://clearpathok.com/] or you can contact our team directly at info@clearpathokc.com [info@clearpathokc.com].

Leadership is Changing, Part Two: Time Management, Artificial Intelligence, and What Makes Leaders Human

In this episode, Brady continues his leadership lessons from 2025 and shares two ideas that surfaced again and again in his coaching and training conversations.  First, you’ll learn why time management doesn’t begin with better scheduling, but with elimination. Brady unpacks the uncomfortable truth that every yes is multiple nos, why busyness is often a belief problem, and how saying no to a good thing can create space for a better one. Next, he tackles the growing influence of artificial intelligence in leadership. Brady explains why AI will not replace human leadership, what it can and cannot do, and why the future belongs to leaders who pair discernment with humility. You’ll walk away with two practical reflection questions to help you leverage AI without losing the human skills that matter most. To schedule a complimentary leadership strategy session or to learn more about how Clear Path can develop your leaders, send an email to info@clearpathokc.com or visit clearpathokc.com to learn more.

Leadership Is Changing: Lessons from 2025 Every Leader Needs in 2026

Leadership is changing, and what worked a decade ago isn’t always what works today. In this episode, Brady shares two leadership lessons that kept showing up again and again in his coaching and training work throughout 2025. You’ll learn why leadership begins with influence, not authority, and what it actually looks like to lead when you’re not in charge. You'll also hear about why effective leaders must hold long-term optimism and short-term realism at the same time, and what happens when either one is missing. To receive Brady's free "Leading Up" workbook, send an email to info@clearpathokc.com with the subject line "Leading Up."

Networking, Self-Talk, and Showing Up Boldly with Victor Flores

In this episode, Brady sits down with Victor Flores, Principal at REDW and one of Oklahoma’s most connected leaders, to talk about the art and psychology of networking. Victor shares how he went from being a shy kid with a stutter to leading in healthcare, tribal finance, and business development, all while building thousands of genuine professional relationships. From speed-dating strategies to long-game trust-building, this conversation is packed with real talk, encouragement, and a surprising amount of wisdom about showing up, standing out, and staying grounded. Connect with Victor on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-flores-5aa5a91a0/] and learn more about the work he's doing with the Oklahoma Tribal Financial Consortium [https://www.oktribalfinance.com] and the Oklahoma Native Impact Study [https://www.oknativeimpact.com]. #bettertogether