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GLOBAL REACH Leaders ForumHow Leaders Enhance Sound Mental Health through NutritionResearch from the American Society on Nutrition and the American Psychological Association suggests good nutrition and sound mental health are bidirectional. Mental health for leaders has long been a factor that requires attention and diligence to be effective in decision-making. Beverly Grandison provides an insightful approach to healthy nutrition and alignment with mental health and discusses her own challenging journey through leadership and nutrition. Join me as we learn the value of good nutrition and its influence on the mind.
2025-05-1637 minGLOBAL REACH Leaders ForumThe Mental Health Impacts of National Policy Flux among Public School EducatorsIn 2024, 59% of respondents in a 1,479-teacher survey reported experiencing frequent job-related stress, while 60% reported burnout. This statistic begs the question of what mental health interventions are reaching school educators. How are interventions in schools making a mark when they are depressed, deprived, anxious, or mentally impacted themselves? Will they be effective in interceding for children who need mental health support? Will they excel in their roles? Join me in my discussion with Dr. Hope Sinclair as we break down her efforts to overcome the mental challenges of her role.
2025-05-1333 minGLOBAL REACH Leaders ForumCommunity Leader's Mind Clarity Amidst Changes in Government PolicyThis interview with Michelle Ellis Young, CEO of YWCA-South Hampton Roads, reveals the crossroads between personal faith and mental resilience from burnout, anxiety, and stress, to lead a major non-profit organization.
I discuss her stance amidst the shifting sands of government policy. She offers insightful advice on navigating the current world if you lead a non-profit organization in America today. Is the future hopeful or bleak? Will non-profits survive the course? Join me as she enlightens us.
2025-05-0637 minGLOBAL REACH Leaders ForumHow Leaders use Resilience and Courage To Foster Sound Mental HealthListen to this real talk! Real talk, real vulnerability, pulling all the stops to say how it is when you must function with three different psychological diagnoses. What some refuse to admit, what others know they need, and what every leader needs to hear. In this conversation, Tiffany Richardson, a dynamic entrepreneur, shares real insights into her mental health condition and how she excels to make her the dynamic person she is. Tune in to courage, resilience, and vulnerability to foster sound mental health.
2025-04-2240 minGLOBAL REACH Leaders ForumHow Data Fosters Sound Decision-Making for Mental Clarity Among LeadersIn an era of DOGE where careers of government officials are on the line, leaders are stressed beyond measure for fear of losing their source of sustenance and livelihood. Adequate record-keeping and data can drive sound decision-making. Join me as I chat with Dr. Chima Nathan, a prominent public sector executive, about data and its impact on leaders. Will adequate record-keeping save a stressful day? Does data reduce the anxiety of leaders or it increases it?
2025-04-1448 minGLOBAL REACH Leaders ForumHow Leaders should Manage Change for Sound Mental HealthOften leaders resist change or think they are super powers who should easily pivot from traumatic or life-altering circumstances to excel. However, is all change sound change? Should leaders allow the change process to take its course over time? When should leaders accept or resist change to maintain their sound mental health? Join me as I discuss with Dr. MaryJo Burchard, a change management leader.
2025-04-0840 minGLOBAL REACH Leaders ForumHow Faith-Based Education Differs from others in Fostering Sound Mental HealthAre Faith-based education leaders "leading while bleeding" because they are dealing with their own mental health and wellbeing? Can faith-based leaders and educators overcome their stressors and enhance sound mental health? Join me as we discuss this critical topic with Dr. Doris Gomez, Dean of the School of Business and Leadership at Regent University.
Enlightening, humbling, and compelling as she shares insights into her own journey of self-reflection.
2025-04-0149 minGLOBAL REACH Leaders ForumHow Leaders Foster Sound Mental Health in a Generation Z WorkforceThe American Psychological Association purports that GenZ individuals are more likely to report their mental health concerns than those of previous generations. How does this research impact leaders across generations? Are the communication gaps that must be bridged? How are Gen Z leaders breaking through mental health challenges? Is there a need for a cultural paradigm shift across generations? Join me as I chat with a pacesetter and disrupter Gen Z entrepreneur, Mr. Charlie Obrien.
2025-03-2541 minGLOBAL REACH Leaders ForumHow Leaders Flourish amidst Social and Professional StressorsIn an age when society desires successful social outcomes and sound mental health across organizations, leaders seek to create a culture where they can excel and flourish unencumbered by social or professional dysfunction or norms. Flourishing domains of mental and physical health and close social relationships are words that require substance in this new and emerging social framework of wellness. Are leaders positioned to understand it? Are leaders capable and poised to accept it? What does it entail anyway?
Join me in this content-packed and exceptionally well-articulated session with the remarkably accomplished Dr. Victor Counted, affiliated with the Harv...2025-03-1859 minGLOBAL REACH Leaders ForumHow Educational Leaders Nurture Culture to Enhance Mental HealthIn this session of the forum, Dr. Tee Bunch-Boney, a public school system administrator and policy leader, discusses how her organization nurtures a culture of wellness for educational leaders to enhance retention and foster student success amidst a declining workforce being lost to mental strain.
2025-03-1130 minGLOBAL REACH Leaders ForumHow Public Theology Initiatives Foster Leaders’ Sound Mental HealthHow do Public theology initiatives help leaders move with mental clarity to take action amidst ambivalence between personal convictions and public policy? Does faith matter? Does personal conviction make a difference? As leaders face challenges with their reservations of creed, color, or conduct amidst public scrutiny, notable leaders like Dr. Antipas Harris shed light on fostering sound mental health for community leaders. Join me as we explore this topic.
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Black Wall Street Today with Blair DurhamLeadership Adaptability and Efficacy! - Dr. Pat A. Tamakloe from the GLOBAL REACH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, INCLeadership Adaptability and Efficacy: Dr. Pat emphasizes the importance of adaptability for leaders, highlighting awareness, diligence, accommodation, proficiency, and transience as key elements He introduces the Leader Efficacy Model, a quadrant-based approach to mentoring and growing leaders within a business.Enjoy the final section of Dr. Pat's presentation at the Black BRAND Summit, focusing on leadership and business acumen. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability, awareness, diligence, proficiency, and being transient for leaders. Dr. Pat introduces his Leader Efficacy Model, which categorizes individuals into potentials, promoters, producers, and performers, providing guidance on how to nurture and deploy ta...2025-03-0237 minGLOBAL REACH Leaders ForumHow Military Leadership Impacts Mental HealthOften, many assume that military leaders or former military leaders have their mental clarity and sound leadership all figured out, as less than 1% of them are reported for dismissal or misconduct for poor judgment and loss of confidence. How do they do it? Are they conditioned to be more resilient? Do they overcome mental stressors better?
Join me as I chat with a six-time former Navy commanding officer Mr. Andy Baan to learn how he did it while deployed in Iraq.
2025-02-2529 minGLOBAL REACH Leaders ForumMind Clarity of Community Leaders amidst Social Equity InitiativesJoin me as I chat with Dr. Sanna Calvert, an accomplished mental health practitioner, provider and community leader, as we explore the mental health impacts on community leaders in an era of dissolving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies. Delve into mental health strategies and remedies to excel as leaders.
2025-02-1840 minGLOBAL REACH Leaders ForumHow Women Compete with Mental Clarity in an Anti-DEI Corporate WorldIn recent months, there has been significant shift away from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives and policies in light of the new United States government administration. Leaders have a responsibility to implement policy and market heir offerings without fear or favor for the greater good. What impact do these policies have on their minds? How do women compete without reservation and with mental clarity. Join me as I speak to Ms. Blair Durham, an award-winning entrepreneur.
2025-02-1146 minGLOBAL REACH Leaders ForumMindful Leadership: Using Wellness Strategies for SuccessRecent research results in a 2024 National Library of Medicine and a Psychology journal published findings suggesting an emerging shift to leadership mindfulness.
Leaders seek ways and strategies to rest their minds and de-stress from the pressures and burdens of leadership, such as meditation or prayer, to enhance their wellness for team productivity and success. Dr. Robert Wilson, Jr., an entrepreneur, mental health professional, author, and trainer, joins me to discuss this topic.
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Busy Business Owner PodcastC-Level Executive Leader - Dr. Pat TamakloeWhat I do for you: I train, coach and speak to your pain point in developing you or your team's leadership value (increased revenue, profits and productivity).Are you making the profit margins you deserve in your business? Are you building a business or a team as a small business or government agency?Are you discovering gaps in your team's communication on projects, performance on the job, or organizational processes on all sides?You can do something about it. We help you increase your revenues without spending money on advertising or marketing - Seek...2021-11-2231 min
GLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumSeason Finale_Decision-makingSeason Finale on Decision-making. I read an excerpt from Napolean Hill and address the power of decision-making. How imperative it is for leaders to stand firm on the decisions they make and move forward to take risks in their organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-10-2510 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumLoyalty: What does it take to lead and sustain it?Loyalty as a fundamental leadership principle is the gears that drive momentum for your organization or business. A loyal team member is just as critical as a loyal customer or client. I discuss the conditions under which the "customer is not always right." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-10-1825 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumEmpowerment: An opportunity for leadership growthEmpowerment is a fundamental leadership attribute that merits reflection and responsibility of every organizational leader. I discuss the value of grooming leaders and relinquishing power or authority so others can grow. Security in your office facilitates confidence to empower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-10-1119 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumCharacter: How does it differ from reputation?Character is the bedrock of one's reputation . I discuss the role this fundamental leadership principle plays in shaping authenticity for the leader. I distinguish it from reputation and provide a perspective that compels self-examination for any leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-10-0421 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumAttentiveness: Who needs to be attentive in your business?Attentiveness is a fundamental leadership principle that every business or organizational leader must have to excel. Attention to the details of your organization are just as important as attention to details on the highway when you are driving. I discuss perspectives on who needs to be attentive and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-2724 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumInfluence: When to be effective in your organizationInfluence: I discuss the value of seizing the moment and the opportunity to make a difference especially in challenging times. This excerpt is brief and piques the interest of the mind on how to successfully impact your team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-2017 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumDiscipline: Why is it essential for leadership success ?Discipline with Executive coach and radio host personality Dom Fausette. A powerhouse and dynamic leader with practical and unique perspectives on disciplined leadership performance. We discuss highlights of his career and provide clear direction on how to succeed in a challenging world when transitioning from the military to civilian profession.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-0642 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumHumor: Why is it an essential leadership attribute?Humor: Why is it an essential leadership attribute? I share this brief monologue to suggest the need for every leader to break the monotony and tension in the workplace so that team members can thrive in a culture of humor. I share a perspective that compels the leader to be intentional about being humorous to excel in their organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-08-3013 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumTransparency: Clarity of purpose and intent as a leaderTransparency as a leadership first principle is not only essential, it is imperative to earn the credibility and confidence of an organizational team. I share insights and listen to the perspective of Mike Wallace, former Navy Captain, and Amazon executive, CEO of Bluewater Advisors, as he shares.We discuss the value of leading by example and practicing what you preach. He shares pragmatic notions of how his unconventional leadership approach at Amazon Corporation turned heads, and how he is achieving success today in his firm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...2021-08-2340 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumTrustworthiness: How do you earn it in your leadership?Trustworthiness is supposed to be part of every leader's leadership toolbox, but is often misaligned or taken for granted, or confused with honesty. I share my take on this leadership quality and hear from Jim Palmer, co-founder of Confidence Course Coaching, a Veteran-centric firm, whose wealth of experience in both military and the manufacturing sector sheds light on how he built and earned trust leading his teams. Listen to how he imparts that knowledge with those he coaches today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-08-1633 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumAssertiveness: Can a woman also be assertive and not misjudged as aggressive?Assertiveness is an essential leadership quality defined as an organizational attribute that drives action. Why are some assertive while others are misrepresented as aggressive, especially when it comes to gender equality. I share my perspective on the notion as I chat with Organizational psychologist Dr. Karen Walker, retired Marine Corps LtCOL and Founder of KW Productions, a behavioral assessments firm,She discusses a unique perspective on speaking up to stand up for what is right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-08-0932 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumAuthenticity: A leader's test of character and caliberAuthentic leadership is a test of how genuinely one leads, and whether one is made of sterner stuff. How does one lead and earn credibility with peers, team members, clients or customers? I discuss authenticity with former U.S. Army Captain turned entrepreneur, CEO of V2M2 Group, Inc, Franklin Rivera.I distinguish transparency from authenticity, and he shares insights of the risks he took to stay authentic, and the life tenets that he acquired as a young cadet that has helped make him the leader he is today. Listen attentively and stay authentic! 2021-08-0228 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership Forum**Special Edition**: Vision with Evan Dash - How does a company inspire its vision?**Vision with Evan Dash, CEO of Storebound, the housewares product manufacturer. Listen to the man behind the product, and if you don't have one in your home, go get one. He was so intriguing and so full of leadership wisdom that explains why Storebound is such a successful multi-million dollar brand. He and his wife Rachel have made their company grow into what they envisioned it to be. Listen to the difference between leadership confidence and arrogance from his perspective on how to forge a vision as a famous entrepreneur, and strategies that keep the team vibrant, and vision-focused.2021-07-2637 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumConnection: Is it a privilege or a necessity to lead?Having a connection with your team as a leader is imperative for success. However, is it a privilege or a necessity to lead? This episode highlights my discussion with John S. Jeffries, Chief Information Security Officer for the University of Tennessee's medical center, a multi-million dollar organization. We address his philosophy on connection for team success and how everyone on the team benefits by how he treats everyone. Hear his approach and how the connection with an audience can shape the correction toward success to protect the millions of dollars in assets within his organization. ...2021-07-1939 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumResilience: Is it a mindset or a skillset?Resilience: Is it a mindset or a skillset? I discuss the power of resilience as a leader and how essential it is to develop this quality. I give my take and share this perspective with former Navy SEAL and serial entrepreneur, CEO of LGS Management Group, Marty Strong, on the value of staying tough through trying times so that the leader can bounce back to success. We explore his own experience with loss and persistence to excel leading SEAL Teams into combat, and company teams success, no matter how tough times may be. ...2021-07-1246 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumProactive: Do you lean in to your purpose, or you wing it?Proactive: Lean in to Lead Out - Is it about getting ahead or it's about leading ahead? Do you try to win at all costs, or you win with adequate preparation and planning?I discuss the value of preparing leaders to stay ahead of their purpose and objectives by leaning into their objectives, so that they can empower their teams to lead out their goals. My guest, former Airforce Colonel and commander of air operations in combat, CEO of the Paratus Group, Brian Searcy shares his insights on leadership and situational awareness to stay proactive. 2021-07-0538 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumSeason Recap: Qualities and Attributes of Seasoned LeadersThis recap of over 300 years of combined leadership perspectives and experiences from the guests is a phenomenal opportunity to reflect on the various qualities and attributes of an organizational leader. It provides highlights of leadership notions from former military leaders, some with about thirty years of experience in leading thousands of men and women into combat in support of our nation's call.These leaders are now successful entrepreneurs in the private sector. I call attention to them for a moment of reflection on how we need to take the temperature on our own leadership to 'strike when...2021-06-2817 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumConviction: What principles does a leader exercise in this ethical compass?Can a leader lead effectively without employing a sound ethical compass that guides decision-making? What strategies should be uncovered and employed to lead with conviction and succeed with confidence. Every leader should seek to make a difference by their ethical conduct.Commodore (Ret) Mark Scovill, Chief Growth Officer at Prevailance Inc, a multi-million dollar defense contracting firm shares his insightful perspectives on what it takes to lead with conviction and succeed with purpose. I share why you should have conviction to make a difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...2021-06-2146 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumResourcefulness: Can't lead without it, or can you?How does a leader become resourceful and efficient to lead in scarcity? Resourcefulness in leadership is like water to a thirsty soul. Without it you will soon dry up and wither away. Leaders develop strategies and avoid nuances that make them effective to excel in their leadership prowess.Retired Coast Guard Officer and former Oil and Gas Executive Eric Dilla talks about how he maintained resourceful strategies to excel in managing billion-dollar budgets. He offers strategies to excel in being resourceful and I share my perspective on the essence of leadership resourcefulness. Learn...2021-06-1435 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumCompassion: Is it active or passive in leadership?Is compassion an active attribute for any leader, or is it passive? How does a leader express compassion without expressing empathy? As a leader, discovering subtle and effective strategies to actively practice compassion for those you lead not only makes you humane and effective, it also makes you credible.Dr. Gary McGrath, former Army Company Commander shares how compassionate leadership and accountability co-exist. We discuss compassion from an atypical perspective only outside-the-box thinkers would appreciate. Listen to my take as we discuss compassionate leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...2021-06-0738 min
GLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumPerseverance (Tenacity): How does it drive purpose ?Does your purpose drive your actions or your leadership attribute of perseverance drive actions for your purpose? How does perseverance or tenacity shape who you are in your business or organization? What leadership quality is akin to this tenacity? As a leader, knowing the value of this attribute can help overcome impediments.RADM (Ret) Paul Becker discusses his perspective on perseverance. He calls it "tenacity." It is an invaluable attribute of any leadership endeavor. We discuss how tenacity drives purpose and how his own personal health battle shaped who he is today and what he offers others...2021-05-3136 min
GLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumConfidence: Is it arrogance or competence?In this episode, I share my perspective on confidence and my guest, Retired Navy Special Operations Officer Robert Pizzini, Managing Partner and CEO of iFLY, a multi-million dollar indoor sky-diving experience, and Elevate Your Leadership, shares insights of his experience as a military leader and an entrepreneur. We discuss the distinction between confidence and arrogance, and how leaders can overcome their challenges in confidence. Join us for this insight-packed episode, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-05-2426 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumTeachable: Are you a teachable leader or too smart to learn?This episode sheds light on the value of being teachable to learn. As I share my take, my guest, CDR (Ret) Mike Leigh, CEO of OPX Solutions, takes us on an insightful journey of what he's learned as a former nuclear power engineer in the U.S. Navy, to his days as a corporate manufacturing executive and becoming the #1 Franchisee in his category for North America. We learn to be teachable. Join us to learn what not to do when you are an entrepreneur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-05-1730 min
GLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumCourage: What distinguishes the good from the great leadersCourage, as you may have heard is not the absence of fear but rather the presence of mind in a leader to say no when it matters. I share my perspective on the notion, and we hear from CAPT (Ret) Rick Hoffman, CEO of Orion Solutions, LLC, a Defense contracting company, and a former United States Cruiser warship commanding officer, the U.S. Navy technical advisor to the movie Battleship, in which he played a role as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He shares his insights into the role courage plays in leading men into harm's way...2021-05-1042 min
GLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumDecisiveness: How it defers from decision-makingDecisiveness is not to be confused with decision-making. It forms the bedrock for tactical and entrepreneurial success if well employed. We hear from our guest CAPT (Ret) Robert McKenna, President/CEO of Peninsula Chamber of Commerce in Hampton, Virginia, a 1400+ member organization in a regional area serving NASA research facility, over 13000 business organizations, and four other military bases. We learn the value of humility among other tenets employed in decisiveness and how business leaders can employ them to excel in their entrepreneurial endeavors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-05-0339 min
Tage Talks Business65. Pat Tamakloe, Ph.D., Global Reach Leadership InstitutePat Tamakloe, President of Global Reach Leadership Institute discusses leadership, strategy & training, working with entrepreneurs & organizations, people/processes/performance, and the leadership transition from military to private sector.2021-04-2721 min
GLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumEmpathy: How does the leader show it in a perverse world?In this episode, I highlight the essence of empathy, and my guest, LtCol (Ret) Alfranda "Al" Durr, CEO of ALD & Associates, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultancy and Human Capital firm, sheds light on unique strategies he recommends and employed to lead a team of diverse backgrounds, and how DEI initiatives should be approached. We discuss similarities from military to private sectors and highlight insights on the notion as a leadership imperative, regardless of how challenging the organizational culture is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-04-2636 min
GLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumPassion: What it is and what it takes to leadThis episode addresses the value of passion in leadership, and how that is essential for success. I share my insights before my guest, Dr, Simmie Adams, CEO of The Consortium of Scientific Practitioners, LLC, former US Army First Sergeant with a Special Operations background, sheds light on distinguishing passion from ambition, and what else is essential to buttress passion in the quest for entrepreneurial success.As a transitioning service member or young entrepreneur, harnessing the key strategies we discuss provides insight into leveraging intrinsic leadership skills to achieve high performance in your organization. He sheds insights from...2021-04-1939 min
GLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumAccountability: The buck stops with you as the leaderIn this episode, we hear my take on accountability and the unique perspective of COL (Ret) Bryan Stephens, the President and CEO of the largest chamber of commerce in Virginia, the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, An award-winning chamber, with a "5-Star Accreditation" rating earned by the top 1 percent of chambers in the nation. His insights on the essence of accountability to self, faith, and the team are profound. We discuss accountability across all levels of the organizational spectrum and hint at best practices to employ as a young entrepreneur or transitioning military leader. Remember, that regardless of industry...2021-04-1240 min
GLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumIntegrity: Why it matters as the heart of leadership first principlesThis episode highlights integrity as the heart of leadership's first principles. A fundamental principle that forms the foundation of relationships and mutual trust. I share my perspective on why it is vital for entrepreneurial success, before my guest, retired Rear Admiral Hamlin Tallent, President of Dumeresque Enterprises, LLC, a growing Aviation parts organization, shares his Advice, Insights, and Recommendations of his unique perspective on how he defines leadership integrity, We shed light on the essence of practicing integrity in business and the pitfalls of the lack in entrepreneurial success. Learn more about your ad choices...2021-04-0537 minGLOBAL REACH Leadership ForumPremier Season TrailerThis premier episode is a monologue that highlights my background as the person behind the voice, an overview of the podcast, and the value it is intended to present. I highlight the essence of the first principle tenets we will explore and some of the notable guests. I challenge you to undertake your own leadership journey with me each week as we explore these fundamental truths and perspectives that form the bedrock of leadership success with an expectation of transformation into entrepreneurial success. Thanks for subscribing to the GLOBAL REACH Leadership Podcast! Learn more about...2021-03-1711 min