Leadership for Regular People

Caring More About Less: What Twenty Years of Community Leadership Teaches You with Sarah Roberts

What if the secret to greater impact isn't doing more, but caring more deeply about fewer things?  In this episode, Brady sits down with Sarah Roberts, Vice President of Programs at Inasmuch Foundation, for a conversation about long-term leadership, the courage to prune well, and what two decades of community-centered work have taught her about showing up with clarity and purpose. Sarah Roberts has served as Vice President of Programs at Inasmuch Foundation for more than 20 years, where she works to connect community across education, human services, journalism, and community enhancement in Oklahoma. Before joining Inasmuch, she taught fifth grade in Tennessee. She is based in Oklahoma City and you can connect with her on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-roberts-47848032/]. You can also learn more about InAsMuch Foundation from their website [https://www.inasmuchfoundation.org] or social media channels (Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/inasmuchfoundation], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/inasmuchfdn/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@inasmuchfoundation5097], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/inasmuch-foundation]). Clear Path Leadership exists to help organizations build stronger leaders, because stronger leaders build stronger companies. They focus on making leadership development a permanent part of how your team operates, not a one-time training event. If you're ready to invest in the kind of leadership that actually sticks, visit our website [http://clearpathokc.com] or send us an email [info@clearpathokc.com]. Link to the Washington Post article on Claremore, OK Sarah references [https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/06/15/preapproved-plans-claremore-oklahoma-are-an-example-urban-planners/ inasmuchfoundation.org] "Necessary Endings" by Henry Cloud [https://a.co/d/04fHFne3]

From Success to Significance: Finding the Purpose You're Already Living with Bruce Waller

What if purpose isn't something you have to find? What if it's something you're already living? In this episode, Brady sits down with Bruce Waller to reframe one of leadership's most talked-about topics. They explore what it looks like to build a career that matters, how to identify your gifts by listening to what others say about you, and why helping people, one conversation at a time, is the simplest and most powerful place to start. Bruce Waller is a relocation executive, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success to Significance [https://a.co/d/01rfvPiW]. You can learn more about Bruce on his website [http://brucewaller.com] and connect with him on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewaller/]. Clear Path Leadership exists to help organizations build stronger leaders, because stronger leaders build stronger companies. They focus on making leadership development a permanent part of how your team operates, not a one-time training event. If you're ready to invest in the kind of leadership that actually sticks, visit clearpathokc.com [http://clearpathokc.com] or reach out at info@clearpathokc.com [info@clearpathokc.com].

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.