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Leadership TeaRepost of S1 EP11: Create Your 90-Day PlanBelinda and Shelby introduce this oldie-but-goodie by catching you up on what we're doing this summer. And in the episode, we talk about how to master the first 90 days in your new role, as you transition from colleague to commander. How can you build trust and credibility when transitioning to a new leadership position? discuss strategies that have worked for us as we've navigated change management, tough conversations, financial restraints, and the dynamics of managing former peers. We're taking a break for August to rest and refresh. We hope that you enjoy the rest of you...
2025-07-3027 min
Nashville Local PulseBody Found in Cumberland River, Country Star Returns to Opry After TragedyGood morning, this is Nashville Local Pulse for Sunday, July 27, 2025.We start today with breaking news, as authorities are investigating after a body was pulled from the Cumberland River yesterday morning. A fisherman near the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge spotted the victim. Metro Nashville officials have not yet released details about the man’s identity, and the search is ongoing for answers in what locals fear may be another water-related tragedy.Turning to another somber development, country singer Conner Smith has announced his highly anticipated return to the Grand Ole Opry this coming Wednesday, marking his fi...
2025-07-2703 minLeadership TeaNavigating Career Pivots and Layoffs: What Got You Here Won't Get You There | S3 EP13Are you navigating a career pivot or a layoff? It’s not uncommon these days. If you’re looking ahead to what’s next, Shelby and Belinda want to remind you that times have changed, so what worked for you before won't necessarily get you where you want to go. In other words, the tools and mindset that brought you success in the past might need a serious overhaul. Whether you're facing a forced career pivot, adapting to a restructured team, or aspiring to higher levels of leadership, this episode is a call not just to let go of h...
2025-07-1616 minLeadership TeaLeadership Lessons from a Gen-Z Grad | S3 EP12Recent high school grad Viola Wilson speaks with Shelby (her mom) and Belinda to share a fresh perspective on what leadership means to her. Viola speaks fluent Spanish and had lived in four countries by the time she was 9 years old. She graduated from high school with honors, earning a 4.3 GPA while excelling in varsity swim, varsity track and field, swimming on a year-round travel swim team, doing extra-curricular activities, community service, and working part-time as a lifeguard. She will enter Virginia Tech this fall as an engineering major.Watch Episode 12 on Y...
2025-07-0215 minLeadership TeaDon't crash out or burn out! Reclaiming your peace in the chaos | S3 EP11Belinda and Shelby acknowledge the current speed of change and wild news cycle, and the emotional toll that it can take. They share practical steps they are taking to prevent crashing out and to improve their well-being. They emphasize that while awareness of external events is important, protecting your inner peace and mental health is paramount to effectively show up for yourself and your teams.Embracing intentional self-care and a future-focused outlook can help you stay sane and lead with clarity, even when the world feels chaotic.What will you do this s...
2025-06-1815 minLeadership TeaAmbassador Robert Gilchrist: Leading with Integrity, Empathy & Ice Cream | S3 EP10Belinda and Shelby welcome a distinguished former diplomat and senior leader, Ambassador Robert Gilchrist (Ret.). He shares insights from a career spent navigating complex global challenges, from leading teams under intense pressure in Iraq to advocating for democracy and human rights in Eastern Europe. Hear how he stays grounded in his values, including his Quaker faith and his commitment to civil rights. He offers advice for leaders at every level on how to address toxic environments, maintain integrity in the face of ethical dilemmas, and cultivate self-awareness to become more effective leaders.In this episode:
2025-06-0434 minLeadership TeaBuilding Bravery & Community: An Invitation to Grow | S3 EP9Join Shelby and Belinda on May 31 for our first ever live virtual event: “Shoot Your Shot LIVE: A Celebration & Strategy Session to Keep You Bold.” We’re wrapping up our month-long challenge with a celebration of YOU, our listeners, who dared to ask for what they want. Expect real talk, live coaching, audience celebrations, strategy sharing, and soul-nourishing tea. We’re creating space to keep the momentum going and help you step boldly into your next season of leadership and power.Learn more and get your ticket!In this bonus epi...
2025-05-2410 minLeadership TeaLeadership & Risk Management: Empowering Others to Shoot Their Shot | S3 EP8Belinda and Shelby continue their "Shoot Your Shot" series by exploring the role of risk management when empowering others. They discuss situations when they’ve given team members opportunities to shine, both when it’s led to success and when it has failed. They also share personal stories of how others took a chance on them.This episode highlights the importance of emotional intelligence, motivation, and trust in identifying when to empower others. Know that leadership involves nurturing the next generation of talent, rather than hoarding opportunities. In this episode:When taking a ris...
2025-05-2133 minLeadership TeaYour Leadership Genius: Are You Born a Leader? | S3 EP7What are some of the core qualities that differentiate exceptional leaders? And what strengths do you bring to your leadership role? From staying calm under pressure to leading with empathy, understanding your leadership genius is key to thriving at the executive level. Belinda and Shelby discuss the idea of a leadership zone of genius, whether it's innate or developed through personal experiences. They discuss how early life experiences have impacted their leadership skills and identify their strengths as leaders. Join the “Shoot Your Shot” Challenge!We challenge you to get a little...
2025-05-0723 minLeadership TeaShoot Your Shot: Ask for What You Want | S3 EP6This episode is about calculated risks and proactive steps towards your goals. Inspired by their previous coaching session, Belinda and Shelby challenge you to take action and step out of your comfort zone to achieve your goals. Belinda talks about asking for what she wants for her business and notes the positive outcomes and valuable data she's gained. Shelby reflects on her "unconstrained self" from her boarding school days, aiming to bring that same bold and audacious energy to her goals today.They encourage you to identify one area in your professional life where you n...
2025-04-2317 minLeadership TeaFor Middle Managers: Finding Your Power in the Messy Middle | S3 EP5This episode is dedicated to middle managers, who face unique pressures in the "messy middle" between upper management's demands and their teams' needs. Shelby and Belinda know from personal experience that being a middle manager is tough. Drawing from their own experiences, they offer practical advice on navigating the messy middle.In this episode:Balancing support for your team with helping your boss look goodAdapting your management style to meet the momentChallenging times are when you build your leadership skillsStaying focused on the mission rather than getting caught up in "what-if" scenarios
2025-04-0916 minLeadership TeaWhat’s holding you back? Two coaches coach each other | S3 EP4Belinda and Shelby turn the tables and engage in a coaching session with each other. They open up about their professional challenges and discuss strategies for navigating roadblocks and pursuing entrepreneurial goals, providing listeners with insights and actionable advice. Belinda discusses her frustrations with closed professional circles, where connections seem to weigh more than competence. She wants immediate progress but may be held back by an ingrained habit of using only established channels. Shelby coaches Belinda to consider a different approach.Shelby shares her challenges in launching a coaching business, including imposter syndrome and self-doubt a...
2025-03-2621 minLeadership TeaTaking Your Power Back with Cathy Duffy | S3 EP3How can you transform unexpected career changes into opportunities for reinvention and personal growth? With returning guest Cathy Duffy, Belinda and Shelby talk about how to respond to forced career pivots, a reality many professionals are facing right now. Cathy shares her story of a forced "early retirement" and how she used this pivot to pursue her interests, including studying at Oxford University. Cathy underscores the value of flexibility, self-awareness, and redefining power as "power with" rather than "power over." Belinda and Shelby offer insights into their own experiences with career uncertainty. They encourage listeners to...
2025-03-1233 minLeadership TeaFacing Your Fears, Leading with Love | S3 EP2Belinda and Shelby address how leaders can navigate the current climate of fear. They emphasize the importance of grounding yourself in your core values, maintaining personal integrity, and fostering a culture of empathy and love. The conversation highlights the crucial role of community support. They stress that this process is a marathon, not a sprint, and that consistent self-reflection and adherence to personal principles are vital for long-term success. In this episode:Fear does not have to dictate your actionsDirectly confronting your fears is a first step to feeling more empoweredKnowing and st...
2025-02-2619 min
Radio LabyrinthSNL 50 & The Hanks BacklashWe're back in the labyrinth this weekend, diving into the SNL 50th Anniversary Show! From the sketches to the musical performances, we break it all down—including the bizarre backlash aimed at Tom Hanks for reprising a character that’s been around since the last time a certain orange guy was in office. Seriously… they’re upset now?
Jeff hit the theater to check out Captain America: Brave New World and has his full review of the latest Marvel entry. Is it worth your time? We’ve got the scoop.
At the Radio Labyrinth News Desk:
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2025-02-2252 minLeadership TeaLetting Go of Perfection, Doubling Down on Self-Care | S3 EP1As they celebrate the first anniversary of the Leadership Tea Podcast, Shelby and Belinda reflect on their responses to and offer practical advice for navigating the current challenging political climate. Acknowledging the emotional weight of current events, they share personal lessons learned over the past year, focusing on resilience strategies and coping mechanisms. They discuss their struggles and triumphs, while emphasizing the importance of self-care, boundary setting, and letting go of perfection as tools for maintaining well-being.In this episode:Belinda shares the importance of hobbies and creative outlets for m...
2025-02-1216 minLeadership TeaChanneling Dr. King's Vision for Community and Service | S2 EP12Shelby and Belinda explore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's lasting impact and his advocacy for community building. We challenge you to integrate Dr. King's principles of humility and service into your everyday interactions. And on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let's turn reflection into action by giving back to our communities. Send us a comment!We publish new episodes every other Wednesday. Subscribe to the Leadership Tea Podcast Subscribe to Leadership Tea on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram @Leadership_Tea for more inspiration and insights. Get yo...
2025-01-2011 minLeadership TeaFinding Your Calm Center | S2 EP11Is your work week defined more by dread rather than by excitement and purpose? Belinda and Shelby examine strategies for creating a more balanced and intentional life, focusing on the power of rest, self-reflection, and strategic decluttering. Addressing the common experience of "Sunday scaries," we challenge the notion that merely surviving the workweek is an acceptable norm. We offer practical approaches for cultivating a fulfilling professional life, pivoting from a career that no longer brings you joy, and creating a meaningful legacy. Send us a comment!We publish new episodes every other ...
2025-01-1526 minLeadership Tea2025 in Focus: Three Words, One Goal | S2 EP10Shelby and Belinda discuss the idea of selecting three words to guide our intentions for 2025. We share our chosen words and discuss strategies for embodying and implementing them throughout the year.In this episode:• Our three words for 2025• Using visual reminders to keep our words top of mind • Dynamic planning and adjusting goals • Accountability tips to stay on track Send us a comment!We publish new episodes every other Wednesday. Subscribe to the Leadership Tea Podcast Subscribe to Leadership Tea on YouTube! Follow us on Insta...
2025-01-0626 minLeadership TeaTransform & Thrive in 2025 | S2 EP9Navigating uncertainty requires strong team communication and personal well-being. Today, Belinda and Shelby explore strategies for leading through turbulent times, focusing on acceptance and radical honesty. We discuss how overcommunication within your teams helps maintain trust and clarity during turbulent times. We can only effectively lead our teams when we are grounded, so emotional regulation is essential at this time. Send us a comment!We publish new episodes every other Wednesday. Subscribe to the Leadership Tea Podcast Subscribe to Leadership Tea on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram @Leadership_Te...
2024-12-2725 minLeadership TeaCrafting Your Brand: Leadership as a Lifestyle, with Heather A. Kollar | S2 EP8Join us for an inspiring conversation with entrepreneur and coach Heather A. Kollar as we unlock the secrets to building strong and meaningful business relationships. Heather shares her incredible journey, highlighting the crucial roles of integrity, character, and skill in successful partnerships. We explore her strategies for over-delivering to clients and maintaining a quality-driven mindset while also stepping out of her comfort zone to become a center of influence. Discover how Heather’s startup mindset and strategic leadership emphasize understanding client needs and the transformative power of clear communication.Together, we dive into the entrepreneurial mindset, where sa...
2024-12-1135 minLeadership TeaAccepting Change & Reimagining Your Future | S2 EP7Imagine facing an unexpected shift in your career trajectory just as you reached the peak of your success. Our conversation aims to equip you with strategies to embrace resilience and clarity, even amid uncertainty. We discuss the non-linear path of grief and the critical need for community and therapeutic support during such times. We encourage you to reimagine your future beyond the confines of previous roles and to let go of any hubris that might hold you back. Hiring the right coach can be pivotal, whether you're refining your resume, adjusting to new realities, or scaling your b...
2024-12-0241 minLeadership TeaDesigning Your Destiny, with Ambassador Aurelia Brazeal | S2 EP6Ambassador Aurelia Brazeal joins us for an inspiring conversation on leadership, resilience, and navigating life's adversities. Her story offers a window into her resilient mindset and risk-taking approach, illustrating how history and upbringing can shape one's leadership style.Ambassador Brazeal shares best practices from her adventures in the diplomatic arena. Her stories illustrate the power of proactive listening, cultural adaptability, and building alliances in addressing global challenges. By exploring the fine line between leadership and management, she highlights the profound impact of guiding people rather than merely managing tasks. Send us a comment!W...
2024-11-1333 minLeadership TeaManaging from the Middle & the Power of Emotional Intelligence | S2 EP5How can you keep team morale high when the people above you can't see eye to eye? Managing from the middle can feel like walking a tightrope when you're caught in the crossfire of clashing bosses. Drawing from our personal experiences, Belinda and Shelby reveal the art of leading small teams while gracefully managing upwards. We explore the power of emotional intelligence in turning a challenging dynamic into an opportunity for growth. Discover how we approached bosses who didn’t get along, and the proactive steps we took to safeguard our teams. Whether you're a middle manager see...
2024-10-3017 minLeadership TeaTrust, Teamwork & Transformation, with Kendra Gaither | S2 EP4What if the key to successful leadership is knowing when to say no? Join us as we uncover strategic problem-solving and leadership secrets with Kendra Gaither. This episode promises to equip you with strategies for balancing team success with well-being, focusing on essential tasks, and staying aligned with your team's North Star, even when unexpected opportunities knock on your door.Kendra shares her experiences rallying teams towards shared objectives, fostering a culture of respect, and striving for excellence. Learn how the collective efforts and trust-building within a team can culminate in achieving ambitious outcomes, making each attempt...
2024-10-1633 minLeadership TeaHow to Block Out the Noise & Lead with Purpose | S2 EP3Being a leader means managing the emotional stress that comes with striving for excellence amidst external criticism. Belinda and Shelby discuss real-world challenges that leaders face, from microaggressions to the relentless pressures to lead new initiatives. Through personal stories and practical advice, we share how to preserve your mental energy, pick your battles wisely, and ensure your responses are both considered and impactful. Developing strong habits and building a supportive community early in your career can help you maintain a high level of performance. It's all about safeguarding your internal strength and staying steadfast on your path t...
2024-10-0219 min