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Leadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsNavigating Leadership Transitions with Paul Fisher | encore episodeHey Friends! Send us a text! We’re on a short leadership reset until January, so we’re revisiting some of your favorite conversations. While we recharge and prepare an even stronger lineup for the new year, enjoy this encore episode that still has plenty to say about growth, clarity, and the courage to lead well. New episodes return in January.*REPOST*Guest: Paul Fisher — Technology Guru, Leadership Coach, SpeakerEpisode Overview: In this compelling season finale, host Alkema welcomes Paul Fisher to delve into the intricacies of lea...
2025-12-101h 02Leadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsFresh Start Monday - The Power of Stillness in LeadershipHey Friends! Send us a text! In this Fresh Start Monday bonus episode, leadership coach and consultant Alkema Lewis invites you into a countercultural practice that just might transform the final stretch of your year: being still.After a full Thanksgiving season of family, gratitude, and (hopefully) rest, Alkema returns with a grounding message for leaders navigating the pressures of December—the goals, expectations, and decisions tugging at you from every direction.What if your most strategic move this week isn’t action… but stillness?Drawing from timeless wisdom and practical leader...
2025-12-0102 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsFresh Start Monday — Season of Thanksgiving: Leading With Gratitude, Presence, and No PerformanceHey Friends! Send us a text! On this Fresh Start Monday, Alkema invites us into a season of authentic thanksgiving—gratitude that is lived, not performed. In a culture that often turns thankfulness into a display, this episode reminds us what real leadership looks like: showing up with sincerity, groundedness, and a heart aligned with purpose.Alkema explores how leading with presence instead of pressure allows us to serve others from a place of calm confidence rather than urgency or expectation. When we slow down, breathe, and root ourselves in genuine gratitude, we create space fo...
2025-11-1701 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsResilience in Action: Leading Change Amidst Personal Trials with Tomiaka WingardHey Friends! Send us a text! In the season 3 finale, host Alkema Lewis sits down with longtime friend and fellow educator Tomiaka Wingard for an inspiring conversation on resilience, leadership, and transformation through adversity.From their college days and early years in the classroom to navigating the challenges of teaching and coaching others, Alkema and Tomiaka reflect on the power of perseverance and purpose-driven leadership. Tomiaka opens up about the personal hardships she faced while continuing to lead, inspire, and create lasting impact—especially as she transitioned from teacher to coach and advocate for both ge...
2025-11-121h 23Leadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsFresh Start Monday: November Reset - The 11th Hour of LeadershipHey Friends! Send us a text! Welcome to Fresh Start Monday with Alkema Lewis, Leadership Coach and Consultant at A. Lewis Consulting. In this motivating November edition, Alkema reminds us that the 11th month — the “11th hour” — isn’t a time to fear the future, but a moment for reflection and renewal. As we close out the year, she challenges leaders to pause, prioritize, and realign with purpose.In this episode, Alkema explores how leadership isn’t measured by speed but by alignment — and how finishing the year with intention
2025-11-0302 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsLeading with Love | The Heart of Faith Based Leadership | Pastor Edrin WilliamsHey Friends! Send us a text! In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Leadership Point of View, host Alkema Lewis sits down with Pastor Edrin Williams, Lead Pastor of The Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis, MN, to explore what it truly means to lead with love in today’s world.From childhood memories in South Carolina to leading a thriving multi-ethnic congregation, Pastor Williams shares his personal and spiritual journey as a faith-based leader who models agape love—the unconditional love that transforms communities, corrects with compassion, and restores with grace.Together, Alkema and...
2025-10-2947 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsFresh Start Monday: Embracing Heart-Centered LeadershipHey Friends! Send us a text! #HeartCenteredLeadership #EmpathyInLeadership #TeamDevelopment #TrustBuilding #LeadershipJourney #Coaching #TransparentFeedback #Innovation #GrowthMindsetWelcome to Fresh Start Monday — your weekly dose of encouragement, inspiration, and motivation to start the week strong!In this episode, Alkema reflects on heart-centered leadership and explore what it means to lead with empathy, authenticity, and care. You’ll learn practical ways to weave heart-centered principles into your daily interactions to build trust, strengthen teams, and foster growth.If you’re an aspiring or experienced leader ready to develop, refine, and elevate your leadership skills — this mes...
2025-10-2702 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsFresh Start Monday: Leading with GratitudeHey Friends! Send us a text! Welcome to Fresh Start Monday! Today, Alkema aims to encourage, inspire, and motivate leaders every week in their endeavors. In today's discussion, she shares some 10 essential tips for Leading with Gratitude Effectively. If you are an aspiring or seasoned leader seeking to develop, refine, or enhance your leadership skills, Alkema invites you to visit alewisconsult.com to schedule a discovery session with her. Together, we can elevate your leadership to the next level. Feel free to share the steps on how you steward your thoughts and...
2025-10-2004 min
Leadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsChanging the Narrative, Developing Women Leaders of Color with Ilesha Graham of The Good Life BrandHey Friends! Send us a text! The ground is shifting under our feet—AI upheaval, layoffs, and backsliding on DEI—while hundreds of thousands of Black women are being pushed out of the workforce. We refuse to accept that story as the ending. With leadership coach and Good Life Brand founder Ilesha Graham, we dig into how women of color can lead change without sacrificing health, voice, or values—and how organizations must evolve if they want the results they claim to value.Ilesha takes us inside her first principalship, where accomplishment met bias and she wa...
2025-10-1552 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsFresh Start Monday! Making Tough DecisionsHey Friends! Send us a text! Welcome to this first bonus episode of Fresh Start Mondays on Leadership Point of View: Conversations with Alkema and Friends podcast. In this episode host Alkema, leadership coach and consultant provides us with 5 things to consider when making tough decisions within your organization. 1. Understanding the impact - consider the short and long term consequences/impact of your choices2. Gathering information - is it relevant? Have you talked with others about the decision? Is it data driven? 3. Emotional awareness - knowing that emotions will be...
2025-10-0603 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsPushing Back Against Inequitable Systems with Dr. James FordHey Friends! Send us a text! In this powerful episode, host Alkema Lewis sits down with Dr. James Ford to unpack what it means to push back against inequitable systems. Dr. Ford a 2014-2015 Burroughs Welcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year shares his journey and the impactful work he leads with the Center for Racial Equity in Education - CREED. An organization committed to expanding educational equity and opportunity.Together, they explore the challenges of dismantling systemic barriers, the importance of collective action, and how authentic leadership can create space for lasting change...
2025-10-0145 min
Leadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsLeading ChangeHey Friends! Send us a text! Change is inevitable—but leading it well requires vision, courage, and adaptability. In this episode of Leadership POV with Alkema and Friends, host Alkema Lewis sits down with her sister and leadership expert, Dr. Krista Lewis Johnson, Deputy Chief Officer of Accelerator & Professional Learning Services for a national non-profit organization that services leaders in education. Together, they dive into the challenges and opportunities leaders face when guiding teams and organizations through times of transition. From navigating the space between current and future states, to building trust, engaging emp...
2025-09-1746 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsA Leadership Journey Unplugged: Ownership, Forgiveness & Moving ForwardHey Friends! Send us a text! In this powerful season finale of Leadership Point of View: Conversations with Alkema and Friends, the mic gets flipped as special guest host Miesha Nicole, owner of Girl, YES LLC, takes Alkema Lewis down memory lane. Together, they explore Alkema’s leadership journey, the lessons learned along the way, and the transformative power of taking ownership, extending forgiveness, and moving forward with purpose.This heartfelt conversation highlights how true healing and growth happen when leaders embrace vulnerability, accountability, and the courage to let go. It’s an inspiring reminder that...
2025-09-101h 05Leadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsTenacity in Leadership with Karen Bryan ChambersHey Friends! Send us a text! In this episode of Leadership Point of View with Alkema & Friends, we sit down with the ever-inspiring Karen Bryan Chambers to explore the power of tenacity in leadership. With wisdom rooted in both experience and conviction, Karen shares how staying the course—especially when the path is tough—can shape not only the leader, but the entire organization.From pushing through resistance to finding strength in purpose, this conversation is a reminder that true leadership isn’t just about vision—it’s about perseverance. Whether you’re lea...
2025-08-0645 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsPerseverance in Leadership: Navigating Challenges with Strength & GraceHey Friends! Send us a text! In this inspiring episode of Leadership Point of View with Alkema & Friends, we’re joined by the resilient and insightful Mary Weston—an educator, leader, and advocate with a story that speaks to the heart of perseverance.Mary opens up about the trials, triumphs, and turning points that have shaped her leadership journey. From facing personal setbacks to navigating professional challenges, she shares how perseverance isn’t just a trait—it’s a mindset that leaders must cultivate and model daily.Whether you’re leading a team, a classroom...
2025-07-2342 min
Leadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsPerseverance in Leadership: Navigating Challenges with Strength & GraceHey Friends! Send us a text! In this sneak peek, Mary Weston shares a powerful perspective on what it truly means to lead with heart, purpose, and authenticity. Her insight into navigating leadership with humility and boldness is just a taste of what’s to come in the full conversation.📅 Don’t miss Episode 4—dropping Wednesday, July 23, 2025!#LeadershipPOV #AlkemaAndFriends #MaryWeston #AuthenticLeadership
2025-07-2201 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsHumility in LeadershipHey Friends! Send us a text! In this soul-stirring episode of Leadership Point of View with Alkema & Friends, we’re joined by the extraordinary leadership coach, Shana Oliver-Goodson, whose wisdom, authenticity, and passion for people-centered leadership shine through every word.With a powerful blend of personal storytelling and professional insight, Shana explores the transformative power of humility in leadership—not as a weakness, but as a strength that builds trust, fosters collaboration, and drives real impact. From navigating corporate spaces to coaching emerging leaders, she offers actionable strategies for leading with hear...
2025-07-0934 min
Leadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsSneak Peek: Season 2, Episode 3 with Shana Oliver-GoodsonHey Friends! Send us a text! Get ready for an inspiring preview of our upcoming episode featuring the extraordinary and dynamic leadership coach, Shana Oliver-Goodson!In this clip, Shana shares powerful insights on the vital role humility plays in effective leadership—a must-hear for anyone looking to lead with impact and authenticity.📅 Full episode drops July 9th – mark your calendars! You won't want to miss this conversation.#Leadership #EffectiveLeader #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadingWithPurpose #PeopleLeaders
2025-07-0400 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsEmpathy in Leadership: A Key to Effective Team DynamicsHey Friends! Send us a text! In this powerful episode, host Alkema Lewis sits down with seasoned school principal Bridget Best to explore the critical role of empathy in leadership. From navigating challenging conversations to modeling emotional intelligence for staff and students, Bridget shares real-life examples of how empathetic leadership transforms team dynamics and builds trust within an organization.Whether you lead in education, corporate spaces, or the community, this conversation reminds us that listening, understanding, and compassion aren't just "soft skills"—they're essential tools for driving effective leadership and sustainable team success....
2025-06-2531 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsThe Power of Flexibility in LeadershipHey Friends! Send us a text! Host: Alkema Lewis, Leadership Coach, Practitioner, and ConsultantSpecial Guest: Mary Mitchell, Founder and CEO of M&M Leadership ConsultingEpisode Summary:In this engaging episode of Leadership POV, Alkema Lewis is joined by Mary Mitchell to discuss the essential trait of flexibility in leadership. They explore how being adaptable can enhance team dynamics, improve workplace culture, and help leaders thrive in today's ever-changing environments.Key Highlights:What is Leadership Flexibility?Defining flexibility...
2025-06-1151 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsAre You Ready for Season 2?!Hey Friends! Send us a text! The conversation is deeper. The stories are richer. And the leadership? It’s evolving.In Season 2 of Leadership Point of View with Alkema and Friends, we're back with more powerful moments, transformative insight, and the kind of transparency that ignites real change. Join Alkema Lewis as she continues to pull back the curtain on leadership—from boardrooms to breakrooms—with a dynamic circle of voices who lead with heart, courage, and conviction.This season, we’re talking authenticity, overcoming imposter syndrome, intergenerational leadership, and what it really takes to...
2025-05-2801 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsNavigating Leadership Transitions with Paul FisherHey Friends! Send us a text! Guest: Paul Fisher — Technology Guru, Leadership Coach, SpeakerEpisode Overview: In this compelling season finale, host Alkema welcomes Paul Fisher to delve into the intricacies of leadership transitions. With a wealth of experience guiding teams through pivotal changes, Paul offers invaluable insights into the emotional and strategic facets of stepping into new leadership roles.About Paul Fisher: Serves as a leader in his role of Director of Information Technology in the Greater New York area. He has extensive experience identifying avenues fo...
2025-04-161h 02Leadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsLeadership Transition: Wisdom Nuggets for Growth and Success Part IIHey Friends! Send us a text! *This episode was previously recorded live on Instagram*In this episode of Leadership POV, host Alkema Lewis, a seasoned leadership coach and consultant, dives deep into the intricacies of leadership transitions. Drawing from her 20+ years of experience in education and leadership development across various industries, Alkema shares actionable strategies for aspiring and current leaders to navigate transitions successfully.Key Takeaways:Assess Your Leadership Abilities:Evaluate your skills and knowledge against the requirements of your new role.Identify skill gaps and...
2025-04-0224 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsLeadership Transition: Wisdom Nuggets for Growth and SuccessHey Friends! Send us a text! *This episode was previously recorded live on Instagram*In this episode of Leadership POV, Alkema Lewis shares invaluable insights into navigating the challenges of leadership transitions. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just stepping into a leadership role, this conversation offers practical wisdom and actionable advice to help you thrive in your journey.Key Highlights:Encouraging Yourself:The importance of affirming your abilities and leadership identity, especially in the face of adversity.Tips for building self-confidence and staying motivated during...
2025-03-1937 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsVisionary Leadership: Empowering Women of Color Through AdvocacyHey Friends! Send us a text! In this powerful episode of Leadership POV, Alkema Lewis is joined by Latoya C. Crawford, a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in education, government relations, and nonprofit advocacy. Together, they discuss Latoya's groundbreaking work as the founder of The New Dream Project, a nonprofit dedicated to creating economic and social mobility for women of color.Key discussion points include:The importance of visionary leadership and aligning personal values with professional goals.Latoya’s journey through adversity and how it shaped her leadership style.How The New Dr...
2025-03-0545 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsLeading from Within: Embracing Inner Healing for Authentic LeadershipHey Friends! Send us a text! In this episode of Leadership POV, Alkema Lewis continues the discussion of Leading from Within and embracing inner healing for authentic leadership. Drawing from her personal experiences and growth as a leadership coach, she emphasizes the importance of inner healing as a foundation for authentic and effective leadership. Through vulnerability and reflection, Alkema shares valuable insights on how past trauma, emotional wounds, and unprocessed feelings can impact leadership and offers practical steps for embarking on the journey toward inner healing.Key Takeaways:The Importance of...
2025-02-1935 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsLeading from Within: A Journey of Inner Healing with Alkema LewisHey Friends! Send us a text! In this powerful episode of Leadership POV, host Alkema Lewis, a seasoned leadership coach and consultant, explores the transformative concept of "leading from within." Reflecting on her own experiences and lessons, Alkema shares how starting the new year with a focus on inner healing can create a ripple effect on leadership effectiveness and personal growth.Discover the five compelling reasons why leaders should prioritize inner healing as they set visions and goals for 2025, including fostering emotional well-being, building resilience, and improving relationships. With heartfelt vulnerability, Alkema delves into the...
2025-02-0535 minLeadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & FriendsLeadership POV Season 1 TrailerHey Friends! Send us a text! Step into the world of transformative leadership with Leadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & Friends. Hosted by Alkema Lewis, founder of Alkema Lewis Consulting, this podcast explores diverse perspectives on leadership, growth, and innovation.Each episode features candid conversations with inspiring leaders, industry experts, and visionaries from various fields. Together, they delve into the challenges, breakthroughs, and strategies that shape effective leadership in today’s dynamic world.Whether you're a seasoned executive, an entrepreneur, or someone aspiring to lead with purpose, this podcast offers actionable insights, fresh ideas, an...
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