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Becoming Truly Healthy Podcast78. Learning To Lead Yourself with Hampton DortchIn this lighthearted episode, Alex sits down with Hampton Dortch to discuss leadership, family, and following Jesus.
Hampton shares his story about working in leadership development, how he is leading himself, and what he is learning as a new husband and dad.
You can expect to hear more on:
The impact of his Christian upbringing
Having a growth mindset
How he stewards his health
What he's learning about being a father and balancing health
How he is inspiring young professionals to wake up and lead themselves
No matter where you are in life, this epi...
2024-07-0148 min
Wake Up and LeadPhysically Fit, Mentally Strong, & Spiritually Formed // Hamp on HOLO HLTH PodHampton had the chance to be a guest on the Holo Hlth Podcast.
Mission: To help christians experience the truly healthy life Jesus offers (physically, mentally, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually)
Vision: To help you become physically fit, mentally strong, and spiritually formed.
Goal: To help 1 million Christians experience a truly healthy lifestyle by 2024
2024-06-2847 minWake Up and LeadHampton on the "When I Was Your Age" Podcast w/ Roland ParkerRoland Parker and I go way back. It was an honor to be a guest on his podcast called "When I Was Your Age."
Make sure to give him a follow and listen to his podcast each week!
2024-06-071h 13Wake Up and LeadHow to Win With Old People // Hampton Guesting on the How to Lead PodcastClay Scroggins and Adam Tarnow are the hosts of the "How to Lead" podcast.
They were kind enough to ask me to come on their show.
They are a few decades older than me and are starting to call themselves "old." Since I am younger in my career, they've said that I've done a good job at "winning with old people."
Tune into this episode to learn about ...
-How to find mentors
-How to get promoted
-How to...
2024-05-0328 minWake Up and LeadHampton's Journey Into Fatherhood + Some Sales Advice // Guesting on Evoke GreatnessSonnie Linebarger is a previous COO of a large Hospice company and now the founder of Evoke Greatness.
She had me (Hampton Dortch) on her podcast to share some of my story.
In this episode, we will talk about...
-My adjustment to Dad life
-How I keep my habits
-Time mangement
-The value of LinkedIn
-Sales tips
2024-04-1951 min
When I Was Your AgeEp. 30 - Hampton DortchEpisode 30 is full of the fire thanks to Hampton Dortch! Hampton is the host of the "Wake Up and Lead" podcast, which discusses leadership for young professionals through the lenses of faith, family, fitness, fellowship, and future.
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Evoke Greatness PodcastIntegrating Fatherhood and Sales Mastery: Hampton Dortch on Leading with Intention and Embracing Life's LessonsSend us a textJoin us on a transformative exploration as Hampton Dortch, a sales maven from Wildsparq and a first-time dad, returns to share the indispensable lessons stemming from the nexus of fatherhood and a flourishing sales career. With a narrative that intertwines personal growth with professional triumph, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for those seeking to excel. Hampton dishes on cultivating a sales approach centered around human connections, the impactful role of mentorship, and how his faith and community have been the bedrock of his journey. Prepare to b...
2024-02-2753 min
The 20% Podcast with Tyler Meckes184: Top Lessons From The 2nd Half of 2023 Part 2 (featuring Blake Harber, Hampton Dortch, Somer Baier, Ethan Beute, and Saad Khan)While ramping at Impulse Creative during Q3 and Q4, I didn’t spend as much time promoting the incredible conversations that I’ve had on the show. In this week’s episode, I am bringing back Part 2 featuring:
Episode 157: Blake Harber - “Diversifying Income Outside of SaaS (Kicked off LinkedIn)”
Episode 162: Hampton Dortch - “Why Lead Before You Are A Leader”
Episode 160: Somer Baier - “Why To Have A Sales Admin”
Episode 166: Ethan Beute - “Spend Time With Your”
Episode 167: Saad Khan “Transfer of Enthusiasm”
Check out the full episodes below:
2024-02-2611 min
Evoke Greatness PodcastHampton Dortch: From LinkedIn Skeptic to Champion with a Faith-Driven Approach (Re-released episode)Send us a textHave you ever witnessed a transformation that not only changed a career path but also ignited a new way of living? That's exactly what happened to Hampton Dortch, of Wildsparq, whose LinkedIn journey shifted from disbelief to mastery. Join us in a conversation that's as much about finding one's voice on social media as it is about the harmony of life's lessons, from high school soccer fields and choir performances to the immeasurable influence of family.Embark with us on a profound exploration of leadership where business meets faith, f...
2024-01-1042 minWake Up and Lead#135 - Becoming 10x More Likeablea
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2024-01-1004 minWake Up and Lead#121 - 3 Tips on Maximizing Christmas w/ Hampton DortchIt's Christmas. Don't waste this week. Merry Christmas everyone!
2023-12-2506 minWake Up and Lead#119 - TikTok's Most Entertaining Follow, Jeff FrankensteinJeff Frankie has over 150,000 followers on TikTok and the Dortch family loves him! He is a musical genius and a fantastic harmonizer.
Don't miss the chance to hear his story and learn from him today!
2023-12-1859 minWake Up and Lead#115 - Sydney Morlan Episode Recap w/ Hampton DortchIf you have not yet, go check out the Roaring 20s Podcast w/ Sydney Morlan! https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/roaring-twenties/id1668705849
2023-12-0108 minWake Up and Lead#114 - Maximizing Your 20s w/ Sydney MorlanSydney had me (Hampton) on her podcast a few weeks ago and it was time for me to have her on mine!
In this episode, she talks about...
-"What nobody is willing to talk about post-grad."
-Friends // Comparison
-Career Goals
-Overcoming an eating disorder
-Not caring what other people think
2023-11-2742 minWake Up and Lead#113 - The Crucial Elements of a Great Leader w/ Hampton DortchIvona Hirschi had me on her podcast to talk about leadership. Here is her LinkedIn Bio:
𝙄𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨...you are a leader! Your communication is confident. Your relationships are thriving, and you feel fulfilled by what you do. Sounds good? 👇As a graduate of organizational development, I wanted to help managers create a successful work environment. But guess what? No one wanted to hire me. Too young, too inexperienced. Yet, I was determined.Having climbed the corporate ladder for over 10 years, I have gained a clear understanding of what it takes to become a leader. As a first-time man...
2023-11-2038 min2023-11-1706 minWake Up and Lead#110 - Leading Gen Z to Greatness w/ James McLambI (Hampton Dortch) had the pleasure of being a guest on the Generation Youth podcast. Read about James McLamb below!
With over 25 years of experience as a founder, CEO, speaker, and trainer, James is passionate about equipping those who desire to coach and lead youth with the content, process, skills, resources, and support they need. He is a certified Ziglar Legacy speaker, trainer, and executive coach, as well as a certified speaker and coach with The John Maxwell Company. He created Generation Youth, the nation's leading youth trainer and youth life coach certification...
2023-11-0642 min2023-11-0310 min2023-10-2708 minWake Up and Lead#105 - Let's talk Gen Z // Hampton Guesting on The Bridging The Gap Podcast w/ Matt ReinerI had the chance to be a guest on the Bridging the Gap Podcast w/ Matt Reiner.
You can check out his podcast at this link: https://www.mattreiner.com/bridging-the-gap/
2023-10-1644 min
The Generation Youth Podcast with James McLambEp. #84: Unraveling the Art of Modern Leadership with Hampton DortchExperience a riveting conversation with Hampton Dortch, a man on a mission to inspire the next generation of leaders. Hampton's journey of learning to lead himself has been filled with trials and triumphs, offering valuable lessons for today's youth as they navigate their own leadership development. Our discussion expands into a thoughtful exploration that those seeking to empower young people can help them develop skills like empathy and active listening. He underlined the significance of being inwardly sound and others-focused in a leader. He provided practical tips on fostering these qualities in young individuals, offering valuable guidance for
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2023-10-0341 minWake Up and Lead#102 - Food is Fuel, Who Your Real Friends Are, Crushing Your 20s, & More // Hampton Guesting on The Roaring 20s PodcastSydney Morlan is the host of the Roaring 20s podcast. After meeting, we realized that we are on very similar missions with our shows, so we did an episode together. Lots of good stuff in this one!
2023-10-0248 min
FutureProof Advisor PodcastInsights from the Next Generation: Exploring Finance and Culture with Hampton DortchIn this week's episode, Matt has a conversation with Hampton Dortch, who serves as an Account Executive at Wildsparq and is also the Founder of the "Wake Up & Lead" podcast.Listen as Hampton discusses his background and how being labeled a "natural born leader" influenced his career path as an account executive and podcast host. He also outlines his growth journey at Wildsparq and his evolution as a podcast host.Hampton provides significant advice for young professionals, discusses the essential qualities of effective leaders, and delves into the aspects of the younger generation that older...
2023-09-2743 minThe 20% Podcast with Tyler Meckes162: The Art of Learning Transferable Skills with Hampton DortchIn this week’s episode, my friend Hampton Dortch takes over in the interviewer seat. A few weeks ago, I was a guest on Hampton’s, “Wake Up and Lead” podcast, where I had the opportunity to discuss the importance of transferable skills.
From studying Exercise Science to falling into sales, I knew I had to find a way to put my education to good use, and transfer the skills I developed previously into what I was doing next. The more I began incorporating previous lessons into my existing work, the more I realized that so many of the sk...
2023-09-2532 minWake Up and Lead#95 - Hampton Guesting on The Stephen Courson PodcastStephen Courson is helping people build true wealth. He talks about how true wealth isn't only financial... but it also includes your time, your social life, and your health.
On this episode, Stephen and I have a conversation about some of these topics. I also share some of my story.
Check out Stephen's website at this link: https://www.stephencourson.me
2023-08-281h 032023-08-2508 min2023-08-1811 minWake Up and Lead#90 - Recap of Jack Driscoll's Episode w/ Hampton DortchI make a claim that he's actually the fittest man in the world in this podcast. Somebody @ me.
2023-08-1114 minWake Up and Lead#88 - How These 5 Books Will Change Your Life w/ Hampton DortchI woke up fired up and decided to share about the 5 books that I have behind my desk. Right now, they are Atomic Habits, Extreme Ownership, Grit, Ego is the Enemy and Mindset.
I'll unpack each of these and what I learned from them.
2023-08-0423 min2023-07-2807 minWake Up and Lead#84 - Michael Smoak Episode Recap w/ Hampton DortchThere is so much to learn from Michael! Go back to episode 83 or check him out on TikTok if you want to learn more!
2023-07-2111 min2023-07-1409 min2023-07-0710 min2023-06-3007 minWake Up and Lead#76 - Recap of Baxate's Episode w/ Hampton DortchFollow Baxate at the link below!
https://solo.to/baxate
2023-06-2307 min2023-06-1608 min2023-06-0913 min2023-06-0209 minWake Up and Lead#69 - Hampton's 3-Year Work Anniversary @ Wildsparq // What I learned (Bonus)Today, June 1 of 2023, marks 3 years of me working at Wildsparq.
I chose to make this episode to share 10 things that I've learned while thanking some people along the way.
2023-06-0110 minWake Up and Lead#67 - Recap of Bob's Episode w/ Hampton DortchCheck out Bob's book, Our Hearts' Desire.
2023-05-2612 min2023-05-1910 min2023-05-1212 min2023-05-0508 minWake Up and Lead#59 - Working Out + Nutrition 101 w/ Hampton DortchThere is something that you might not know about me. Fitness and nutrition is by far my biggest hobby. I grew up running track and playing soccer so I always ran a good bit. But when I got to college, I hung up the running shoes and hit the gym. While I really enjoyed lifting in college, I didn't have a plan. Everything was so sporadic. I gained some muscle and got stronger because I went from no lifting to somewhat consistent lifting.
But it wasn't until 2020 that everything changed. I finally decided to...
2023-04-2852 minWake Up and Lead#58 - Working Genius (#57 Recap) w/ Hampton DortchTake the Working Genius Assessment here.
2023-04-2614 minWake Up and Lead#56 - Thoughts, Lesson, & Action Steps From Episode 54 w/ Hampton DortchWill is the man!
2023-04-2109 minWake Up and Lead#55 - Hampton Dortch as a Guest on The Eating Crow Podcast (Bonus Episode)I had the opportunity to be a guest on the Eating Crow Podcast with Pete Durand.
Pete is the man!
2023-04-1943 minWake Up and Lead#53 - Thoughts, Lessons, & Action Steps From Episode 51 w/ Hampton DortchI want to be Jacqueline when I grow up.
2023-04-1411 minWake Up and Lead#51 - Thoughts, Lessons, & Action Steps From Episode 49 w/ Hampton DortchLove ya brother.
2023-04-0713 minWake Up and Lead#50 - Episode To Help You Decide If This Podcast Is For YouThis episode is to help you decide if Wake Up & Lead Is For You.
Your host, Hampton Dortch, will spend some time giving some context about what this thing is about.
2023-04-0508 minWake Up and Lead#48 - Thoughts, Lessons, & Action Steps From Episode 47 w/ Hampton DortchThankful for Gage!
2023-03-3113 minWake Up and Lead#46 - Thoughts, Lessons, & Action Steps From Episode 45 w/ Hampton DortchConnor & Banks are the GOATs.
2023-03-2407 minWake Up and Lead#44 - Thoughts, Lessons, & Action Steps From Episode 43 w/ Hampton DortchZoe is the bomb!
2023-03-1710 min
Eating CrowEpisode 55: Hampton DortchHampton Dortch is leading the way......for leaders.I've met leadership experts. Most have years of experience to support their lessons.Others pontificate with little credibility.Hampton is different. He's not preaching, he's asking questions. A lot of questions.He's one of the most curious talents I've met.Curious about leadership.Curious about people.Curious about......Everything.And that's my favorite kind of leader.He's also putting his words where his mouth is, with his Wake Up...
2023-03-1243 minWake Up and Lead#42 - Thoughts, Lessons, & Action Steps From Episode 41 w/ Hampton DortchI'm going to start doing a recap, share a few thoughts, and a few action steps after each of my episodes!
2023-03-1016 minWake Up and Lead#41 - Making Your Faith Your Own w/ Trent TaylorWhen I was at my lowest point, Trent pursued me and asked me to be in a Bible study.
Through that group and becoming friends with him, he had a huge impact on my life.
There are MANY other people who would say the same thing about him!
Trent is on staff for Campus Outreach and is serving college students at Samford University.
2023-03-0631 minWake Up and Lead#40 - The Importance of Culture & Leadership w/ Hampton DortchEmily Mireault is a marketing leader at Nectar.
Nectar helps organizations create a company culture that people won't want to leave.
Emily interviewed me about all things culture and leadership development. Check out Wildsparq if you want to learn more about what I do!
2023-03-0322 minWake Up and Lead#39 - How To Stand Out In Your Career w/ Author of the Edge, Adam TarnowAdam Tarnow is the co-author of The Edge. The book teaches you how to stand out by showing that you're all in. It's for emerging leaders and those who lead them.
In this episode, Adam talks about how he thought that he would have a successful career by just being a good guy. In other words, he believed that his character would do the job for him. While character is crucial, he discovered that competence was extremely important too.
He also unpacks the Edge framework in this episode. It stands for energy, diligence, growth, and endurance.
To learn more about...
2023-02-2745 minWake Up and Lead#38 - A Life-Changing DM + Having a Firm Foundation w/ Anj BourgeoisAnj Bourgeois has a background in ministry, sales, finance, marketing, athletics, and probably everything else you could think of!
He's recently grown his TikTok following to 30,000+ people and is having a huge impact on the baseball community.
In this episode, we talk about...
-Being an aggressive learner & trying new things
-The power of mentorship
-The importance of having a good foundation in life
-Being around the people that you aspire to be like
-AND so much more
Make sure...
2023-02-2050 minWake Up and Lead#37 - Faith, Family, & Fitness w/ Christian HuffChristian Huff is a follower of Jesus, Husband to Sadie Robertson Huff, Father to 1 (almost 2), & host of the 4:8 Men Podcast.
On this episode, we talk about...
-How he started his podcast
-Gym/Fitness Stuff
-His testimony
-Gaining a large platform in a very short amount of time
2023-02-1352 minWake Up and Lead#36 - What I Learned From Chick-fil-A's Leadership Conference // Hampton DortchChick-fil-A is in the business of people and they do it through chicken sandwiches. I just went to their conference for a week and was blown away at all that I learned. There was not a single number put on the screen all week. It was all about leadership and culture. That is the secret to Chick-fil-A.
I'm sharing 12 "nuggets" that I learned from some of the best speakers in the world.
Hop in and get your 12 count!
2023-02-0628 minWake Up and Lead#35 - How an Olympian Handles the Pressure w/ Maggie MaloneMaggie Malone is a 2 time olympian, college national champion, & holds the 2nd furthest female javelin throw in American history. She is also a previous Wildsparq employee, incredible leader, and friend to many.
In this episode we talk about...
-Trusting someone when they call out potential in you
-Not being afraid to have adult conversations
-Being a team player
-Being a gritty person and having perseverance through hardship
-Detaching your identity from your performance
2023-01-3035 minWake Up and Lead#34 - 900,000 Followers & Just Getting Started w/ Jackson OlsonJackson Olson is one of Tik Tok's rising stars. He was a college baseball player before transitioning to work for the MLB. He got the chance to travel to almost every stadium over the 2022 season.
He is currently the 3rd baseman for the Savanna Bananas, who just might be the most entertaining team in sports!
Listen to this episode to learn about his journey as well as some tips from him about following your dreams!
2023-01-2331 minWake Up and Lead#33 - Coming to the US as a Refugee + Crushing Year 1 of His Career w/ Phung LingPhung Ling finished college in 2021. He is grinding in tech sales as an SDR. His family came to America as refugees when he was a child. He was fortunate enough to learn English but his parents were not. They are working factory jobs and Phung will help them retire in 5 years!
Make sure to follow his TikTok. He will tell you everything you need to know about tech sales!
2023-01-1625 minWake Up and Lead#32 - A Huge Voice in B2B Marketing @ 25?! w/ Mason CosbyMason Cosby is one of the main reasons that I became active on LinkedIn. He's also a huge reason that I started this podcast.
We went to high school together and did not talk after graduation until we connected 5 years later!
He is also the host of The Marketing Ladder. He interviews top marketing leaders to learn how they built their careers so you can learn how to build yours. If you are seeking a new opportunity, trying to learn how to grow in your current role, or want to understand the future of marketing...
2023-01-0937 minWake Up and Lead#31 - From Leader in College to Learner in Her 1st Job w/ Mallory PriceIf you've followed me long enough, you know that this episode title is not totally accurate. Just because you don't have a leadership title DOES NOT mean that you are not a leader. In fact, there are many great leaders that don't even have leadership titles.
My guest today, Mallory Messer Price, is a perfect example of that.
Mallory went to Samford University with me and excelled at a very high level. In this episode, we will talk about...
-The impact that sports and her parents had on her growing...
2023-01-0237 minWake Up and Lead#30 - Don't waste your 20s w/ Will PadillaWill Padilla is a tech sales friend of mine. I found him through TikTok. In this episode, we talk about...
-A challenge for anyone who is interested in content creation
-Figuring out who your real friends are
-Finding work that you are passionate about
-Getting out of debt & grinding in your 20s
-Not quitting your day job
2022-12-2631 minWake Up and Lead#29 - Keeping Your Promises to Yourself w/ Josh HortonJosh Horton is a wonderful friend of mine. In this episode, we talk about...
-How being homeschooled prepared him for college and the real world
-What he learned through dating & then marrying his high school sweetheart
-Wasting lots of time by doing things for the approval of other people
-The importance of taking action instead of just talking about it
-Keeping your promises to yourself
2022-12-1927 minWake Up and Lead#28 - How Great Leadership Starts w/ Character w/ Hampton Dortch (Bonus)Cartwright Morris is the founder of Men Are Forged.
Here is his bio: My life’s mission is to equip high performers to live a higher quality of life. The need for men to step into who they are in a more well rounded and intentional way has never been greater. I am intent on equipping you as the high performing leader you know you are called to be and raise your quality of life in business, family, and community.
I (Hampton Dortch) was a guest on it and wanted to share it...
2022-12-1633 minWake Up and Lead#27 - Overcoming Depression, Being Overweight, & a Gambling Addiction w/ Anthony NatoliAnthony Natoli has over 20,000 followers on LinkedIn. On top of being a fantastic salesmen who shares great tips with thousands, he's also extremely vulnerable online. There is no telling how many people he has helped from sharing his story.
In 2019 he was overweight, depressed, and in major (bad) debt. But he made the decision to overcome all of those things and is now thriving.
Check out this episode to hear his story and learn from him!
2022-12-1231 minWake Up and Lead#0 - What is This Podcast? Where Is It Going?Listen to this to decide if this podcast is for you!
2022-12-0905 min
Men Are Forged113. How Great Leadership Starts with Character | Hampton DortchSend us a textHampton Dortch is the host of the 'Wake Up and Lead' Leadership Podcast. He is Wildsparq’s Sales Development Leader, which essentially means he’s one of the guys responsible for finding potential Wildsparq users all over the country. Hampton believes in the mission of Wildsparq and has a heart for companies that care about their people, their legacy, and the impact they will make in the world. A graduate of Samford University, Hampton was a Marketing major, which has helped him greatly as he seeks to make connections and share the benefits of t...
2022-12-0736 minWake Up and Lead#26 - A New Kind of Diversity w/ Dr. Tim ElmoreEver heard of John Maxwell? Of course you have. As we all know, the best leaders develop other leaders. One of the main people that John Maxwell has developed is my guest today, Dr. Tim Elmore.
Dr. Tim Elmore’s passion for leader development began in 1983 when he worked alongside and was mentored by best-selling author, Dr. John C. Maxwell.
Since then, he’s emerged as an author, leadership expert, and keynote speaker who’s trained more than 500,000 leaders in hundreds of organizations worldwide. He’s also the Founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, a non-prof...
2022-12-0536 minWake Up and Lead#25 - All Things Grit w/ Hampton DortchHampton had the opportunity to speak to several Chick-fil-A operators on how to build Gritty Leaders.
This episode will be most of what he shared at the conference. He talks about...
1. What is Grit?
2. Where does it come from?
3. How to we develop it in ourselves?
4. How do we develop it in our people?
Resources that he uses is Angela Duckworth's book, Grit.
If you want to learn about Wildsparq, reach out to Hampton.
Olympic Spirituality by John Piper.
Auburn Community Church's sermon on "The walk to Emmaus."
2022-11-2836 minWake Up and Lead#24 - The 2 Most Important Leadership Qualities w/ Tim SpikerTim Spiker is the founder of The Aperio* where he does leadership consulting for other organizations.
Tim found in a study that leadership is way more about who you are than what you do. He is helping so many people learn how to be a leader worth following.
Check out his website and listen to his podcast and read his book!
2022-11-2141 minWake Up and Lead#23 - How an Executive Still Makes Time for "All the Things" w/ Erica RooneyErica Rooney is a mother, chief people officer, fitness fanatic, coach, podcast host, and more! She doesn't claim to have it all together, but we all could learn something from her about how she balances her life.
She has a coaching business and podcast called From Now to Next. Make sure to check it out!
2022-11-1434 minWake Up and Lead#22 - Stewardship & Generosity w/ Sean FarrellSean Farrell is the CEO of QDS. He's also a former college and professional athlete. He is a husband and a father of three boys as well!
On this episode he will share how he translates his athletic knowledge to the business world. The words stewardship and generosity were two of the words that came to mind as I was thinking about our conversation on this episode.
It's an honor to know Sean!
2022-11-0734 minWake Up and Lead#21 - The Power of an Executive Being Vulnerable w/ Andrew DeGoodAndrew DeGood is the Chief Vision Officer for Canopy.
Andrew is bipolar and the last thing that he's tried to do is hide it. He's been open about it online and with his people at Canopy. His vulnerability has helped so many people!
He also talks about the power of discipline / doing hard things, the importance of core values, empowering people, and handling conflict.
2022-10-3146 minWake Up and Lead#20 - Being Humbled is Good For You w/ Cartwright MorrisWhat happens when you find the spouse, get the house, have the kids, and make the money? You're happy! Right?
Well, not always. Actually, you're often not any happier than you were before you had it.
Cartwright Morris is a coach for men who are high performers and want a higher quality of life. Check him out at Men Are FORGED.
2022-10-2436 minWake Up and Lead#19 - Developing leaders is Vital w/ HR Leader, Henry MillerSpending 20+ years in the military, being an HR leader, and being a coach/consultant teaches you a thing or two about developing people.
Henry Miller is no stranger to all things leadership and leadership development!
2022-10-1739 minWake Up and Lead#18 - Getting Promoted Every 100 Days for 4 Years w/ Alicia HowsonAlicia Howson worked at a rapidly growing startup for four years. She got promoted just about every 100 days!
She now is taking her learnings and helping other women who are early in their career get promoted. Go learn about how at the WinAtWork website!
P.S. Leading even before you have a title is a huge part of getting promoted ;)
2022-10-1034 minWake Up and Lead#17 - "Leading Through" w/ Former Secret Service Agent, Jose VargasMany people go a lifetime and tell themselves the story that "this is just the way that I am."
Jose Vargas is on a mission to help people stop telling themselves that story!
Do yourself a favor and buy his brand new book called The Lead Through Method.
2022-10-0336 minWake Up and Lead#16 - What hitting 10,000 followers on LinkedIn taught me w/ Hampton Dortch (Bonus Episode)I posted on LinkedIn every day from January of 2022 until October of 2022 and went from 2,500 followers to 10,000.
Followers is NOT what it is all about, but I have been given some great opportunities because of it.
I'll be sharing 5 lessons that I learned.
I'll also be sharing some pros & cons.
If you are on LinkedIn, make sure to connect with me and send me a message!
2022-09-3030 minWake Up and Lead#15 - Overcoming Both Parents Being Convicted Felons w/ Mallory GlessnerMallory Glessner is a fantastic leader. It is just who she is. Her parents were convicted felons when she was a kid, but she didn't let that stop her.
On this episode we cover...
-Being a High D on the DISC
-Her extremely difficult upbringing
-The Growth Mindset
-Minimalism
-Continuous Improvement (She's a guru)
-Leading without a title
-Parenting her two boys
-Why she loves Wildsparq
Hop in and learn from her now!
2022-09-2639 minWake Up and Lead#14 - BONUS Episode from The Evoke Greatness Podcast w/ Hampton DortchSonnie Linebarger (from episode #7) is the host of the Evoke Greatness Podcast. She recently had me (Hampton Dortch) on her podcast and it was a blast!
I had the opportunity to share a lot of my life story as well as some failures & wins along the way.
Check this out if you want to learn more about me. Also, check out some more of Sonnie's podcast. She's the best!
2022-09-2343 minWake Up and Lead#13 - How to Stand Out w/ Author of The Go-Giver, Bob BurgIn a brutally competitive world where everyone seems to be fighting to earn more and achieve greater success, “The Go-Giver” offers an alternative set of business success principles built on giving and adding value to others.
It has sold over 700,000 copies and I challenge you to add to that number!
Our guest today is the co author, Bob Burg.
You don't want to miss this!
2022-09-1930 minWake Up and Lead#12 - Winning the Day w/ Pete DurandPete is the CEO of Cruxible partners and Saebo incorporated. He's also the host of the Eating Crow podcast.
Pete talks about his daily habits, building NEW habits, and the importance of finishing projects.
He also talks about how most talent development programs are reactive instead of proactive.
Finally, he gives some great advice for young professionals.
2022-09-1237 minWake Up and Lead#11 - What Culture Really Means w/ Dr. Garland VanceDr. Garland Vance is the CEO of Advance Leadership and author of Gettin' (Un)busy.
In this episode, we discuss...
What "Culture" means. What is a good culture and what is a bad one?
If it is worth investing in a leadership development strategy.
Why most companies say that they want to develop their people but most don't.
Some key points from his Gettin' (Un)busy.
2022-09-0526 minWake Up and Lead#10 - 20 Leadership Nuggets You Don't Want To Miss w/ Hampton DortchEpisode number 10 is a recap of the first 9 episodes. I'll speak to two things from each episode...
1. Best tip for leading yourself
2. Best tip for leading a team
Tips 1-18 come from my guests and tips 19-20 come your host, Hampton Dortch.
64% of podcasts don't make it to 10 episodes, so wish me luck on getting out number 11!
If you need a scalable way to develop your people as leaders, make sure to check out Wildsparq. Feel free to reach out to me on Linkedin!
2022-08-2918 minWake Up and Lead#9 - Failing Authentically w/ Matt LetourneauMatt Letourneau is a previous leadership consultant and is now the CEO of Neverthirst. Neverthirst is a nonprofit based out of Birmingham that exists to serve clean and living water to the unreached across the world.
A few key points from the episode:
1. Asking good questions
2. The two most important qualities for a leader to have
3. Leading with influence
4. Being authentic when you fail
5. How Wildsparq is impacting the Neverthirst leadership team
P.S. Matt is my mentor and...
2022-08-2255 minWake Up and Lead#8 - Relational Over Transactional w/ Josh SwingJosh Swing is the most relational person that I have ever met. He makes everyone feel like they are the most important person in the room. He is Wildsparq's longest employee. He is a massive part of the reason for Wildsparq's success throughout Chick-fil-A. He even hosts a podcast (The Secret Sauce Podcast) with Chick-fil-A operators where they talk about their "Secret Sauce" to leadership.
We live in a world full of selfish people, myself included. Josh is one of the few people I know who embodies being a servant leader daily. Something I hear him say...
2022-08-1544 min