Leadership & Love

EP 13: From Olympic Athlete to Leadership Coach: Sherry Winn's Transformative Story

Louie Sharp, international speaker, best-selling author, and accelerated business growth consultant, has released his latest episode of “Leadership & Love”, with this powerful message: There's only one difference between people living a life of dreams and those who aren't. They make a choice, and they take action. Which one are you?

In this insightful episode, Louie interviews Sherry Winn, a two-time Olympian, national championship basketball coach, award-winning speaker, and three-time Amazon best-selling author. The discussion is filled with gold nuggets about self-awareness, self-love, gratitude, and maintaining healthy boundaries as a leader.

🌟 Contact Sherry Winn for your FREE 60-minute coaching session by visiting her website:  www.thewinningleadershipcompany.com  Remember to mention this podcast episode!

🌟 Read Sherry Winn’s newest book, Winning Leadership: Seven Secrets to Being a Truly Powerful Leader.  Every page has meaningful and actionable leadership advice to help any leader mature in their role to better succeed with their team.

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)

• Remember: When a door shuts, it doesn't mean the dream is over. (6:10)
• Find value in a concept called “downstream” as a leader. (14:49)
• Grow self-awareness, and in difficult situations remember the mantra: “It's not about me, it's about them”. (23:47)
• Be prepared for a major challenge (“life quake”) every 12 to 16 months. (26:05)
• Practice the ho'oponoponam prayer for forgiveness and healing. There are four parts: I'm sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you. (35:23)
• Invest in personal development through coaching and self-reflection. (49:49)
• Implement a morning routine including intentions, gratitude, and meditation. (50:26)

#winningleadership #selfreflection #downstream #lifequake #ho'oponoponamprayer #Coaching #intentions #gratitude #meditation #LeadershipandLove #Thegiftedleader #LouieSharp #Podcast

EP 12: Selling & Team Building! A Leader’s Journey

What are your core values as a leader? Reflect on your answer and join Louie Sharp – international speaker, best-selling author, and accelerated business growth consultant – and Bruce Cameron as they discuss selling, team building, and core values. 

Bruce details his extensive career journey starting as an engineer before transitioning into sales and leadership roles. Now in his retirement and owner of Vintage Swing Band, he shares this profound leadership lesson: the character of any individual is critical. Empathy, teamwork, and personal growth are key over mere skill proficiency.

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)

• Be cognizant of the challenges associated with ego control (11:00)
• Identify and quickly remove toxic team members to protect organization culture (13:30)
• Understand team members' personal goals and five-year plans (19:36)
• Create safe environments for team members to voice opinions (29:29)
• Maintain confidentiality when team members share personal information (28:55)
• Implement regular feedback sessions with team members (26:59)

#sales #vertical selling #empathy #teamwork #personalgrowth #LeadershipandLove #Thegiftedleader #LouieSharp #Podcast

EP 11: You have the Power to Choose: How to Use 1 Breath to Make a Difference!

Louie Sharp -- international speaker, best-selling author, and accelerated business growth consultant -- opens this episode with a powerful, personal story about a helicopter emergency landing. He emphasizes three key points:  preparation, decision-making, and the 'what if' question.

Louie takes the conversation even deeper by introducing the formula E+R=O (Event + Response = Outcome). Come discover the power that lies in the space between an event and your response, including a breathing technique to help maintain your composure.

🌟 Schedule your FREE 30-minute meeting HERE with Louie! Gain deeper insight about the formula E+R=O, breathing techniques, core values, and how to Lead with Love!

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)

• Apply the E+R=O Formula (4:17)
• Decide in advance who you want to be in challenging situations: ‘What If’ Thinking (9:19)
• Implement the breathing technique: inhale for four counts through the nose, exhale for eight counts through the mouth (11:03)
• Practice the pause between event and response to choose better reactions (12:22)
• Identify and align with core values to help determine who you want to be (14:51)
• Choose love over fear in leadership situations (15:40)

#LeadershipandLove #Leadership #BreathingTechniques #WhatIf #ChallengingSituations #CoreValues #thegiftedleader #LouieSharp #Podcast

EP 10: Courage & Critical Thinking: Lessons from a Global Educator

Why are courage and critical thinking skills needed as a leader? How can you lead with love from a global perspective?  In this episode, podcast host, Louie Sharp, interviews Danette Hughes, who transformed her life by moving across the world to teach and experience new cultures spanning 50+ countries.

Louie and Danette’s discussion details the connection between personal development and leadership. For instance, being open-minded and showing empathy are qualities essential to bringing out the best in others. Their discourse also delves into the import of critical thinking and effective listening (i.e., use active listening to understand rather than respond), along with reading and continuous learning.

Two of many books discussed in this episode include the following: 

🌟 The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

🌟 Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success by Phil Jackson 

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)

• Be cognizant of open-mindedness and empathy in leadership roles (5:38)
• Avoid quick judgments and develop critical thinking skills (7:18)
• Practice active listening to understand rather than respond (11:27)
• Push yourself past what you think you can do. And, as a leader, remember to offer that when encouraging others (37:39)
• Challenge yourself with a word of the year for personal development (48:17)

#LeadershipandLove #empathy #criticalthinking #openminded #globaleducator #globalleader #lifelonglearning #readaboutleadership #Thegiftedleader #LouieSharp #Podcast

EP 9: Marketing Magic with Mike Potts: How to Use Technology to Grow Your Business

Are you looking for innovative ideas to market your business using technology? In this special episode, Louie Sharp, an international speaker, best-selling author, and accelerated business growth consultant, interviews Mike Potts, a successful entrepreneur. Mike transformed his career from cruise ship pianist to co-founder of a nationwide company, growing from two performers to a robust network of 720 employees. From humble beginnings, the Felix And Fingers company has grown into the highest-reviewed dueling piano entertainment in the world.

In this episode, Mike details how you can implement AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek for business strategy, marketing campaigns, and metrics analysis. He also describes how AI can serve as a strategic thought partner for your business. Discover why it’s important to know the exact cost to acquire a client. Plus, Mike shares how he continues to grow his business using various employee benefits such as profit sharing, 401K, health insurance, and company trips.

Two books discussed in this episode: 

🌟 Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter Book by Greg McKeown and Liz Wiseman

🌟 The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It Book by Michael E. Gerber

 

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)

• Use AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek for business strategy, marketing campaigns, and metrics analysis (17:44)
• Employ AI as a strategic thought partner (18:15)
• Maintain regular quarterly sales meetings with team reviews and include guest speakers (33:54)
• Build company culture through profit sharing, benefits, and team events (34:34)
• Know exact client acquisition costs and maintain clear metrics to optimize marketing expenses; being 5-10% better than competition can lead to winning the majority of leads (41:22)

#LeadershipandLove #marketingstrategy #targetedmarketing #marketing #technology #ChatGPT #DeepSeek #Felix&Fingers #Organizationalculture #Thegiftedleader #LouieSharp #Podcast

EP 8: 3 Keys to Leadership Excellence with Mike Jones

Louie Sharp, international speaker, best-selling author, and accelerated business growth consultant, interviews Mike Jones, CEO of Discover Leadership. The discussion focuses on the importance of personal responsibility as a core value. Mike also describes his concept called “feed forward”, giving attention to future actions rather than past mistakes. Together, they detail how leadership requires managing promises rather than expectations, along with maintaining high standards within teams.

🌟 Don’t miss out on being nominated for Mike Jones’ Discover Leadership Program! Email Louie TODAY for your nomination:  louie@thegiftedleader.com

🌟 Learn more about Mike’s Discover Leadership Training:  www.discoverleadership.com

🌟 Read Mike’s book, 365 Powerful, Positive Thoughts to Start Your Day! https://discoverwebstore.mybigcommerce.com/365-powerful-positive-thoughts-to-start-your-day-book/

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)

• Deliver difficult messages with tact and love, while emphasizing personal responsibility (2:46)
• Embrace personal responsibility as foundational to leadership (7:51)
• Use the concept of “feed forward” as a positive alternative to traditional feedback, focusing on future actions rather than past mistakes (24:15)
• Read something positive first thing in the morning (52:12)
• Join the Discover Leadership Facebook page for weekly Hump Day Wisdom (56:26)

#LeadershipandLove #Discoverleadership #Personalresponsibility #Feedforward #Organizationalculture #Thegiftedleader #Podcast

EP 7: The Road Map to Lead You and Your Team!

Are you ready to unlock your true leadership potential and learn how love can be your most potent strategic advantage? In this episode, Louie Sharp -- international speaker, best-selling author, and accelerated business growth consultant -- provides the road map to lead you and your team. In addition to the purpose for identifying your core values, Louie discusses why to use the Passion Test as a tool for gaining clarity on personal values and goals.

🌟 Schedule your FREE 30-minute meeting HERE with Louie! Gain deeper insight about the Passion Test and how you can Lead with Love!

🌟 Click here to download Louie’s extensive list of Core Values! FREE PDF!

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)

• Identify and define your core values, focusing on 4-6 key values (4:04)
• Develop personal and organizational mission statements that reflect daily actions (6:30)
• Create a clear vision for personal and organizational goals (8:04)
• Regularly review and align decisions with core values, mission statements, and vision (11:45)

🌟 Learn more about Jack Canfield’s book, Success Principles here!

#LeadershipandLove #Leadership #Corevalues #Missionstatements #Vision #PassionTest #thegiftedleader #NewPodcast

EP 6: Self Leadership & Love from a Spiritual Mentor

Louie Sharp, international speaker, best-selling author, and accelerated business growth consultant, has released the latest episode of “Leadership & Love.” This podcast will transform how you connect, motivate, and inspire in organizations, teams, families, and most importantly, yourself!

In this episode, Louie interviews Laurette DeJulian, a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Life Coach, and spiritual guide. Laurette takes a holistic approach to coaching, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. By addressing all three dimensions simultaneously, individuals can achieve balance and harmony. The conversation explores themes of success, failure, and the subjective nature of achievement, concluding with Laurette's perspective on what truly matters at the end of life: experiences and relationships rather than material success.

🌟 Learn more about Laurette and book your free Exploration Call today! www.laurettedejulian.com

Louie’s Leadership & Love Nugs (podcast time stamps)

• Determine who you want to be and cultivate those qualities. (8:44)
• Seek a trusted advisor for self-exploration and understand personal values and strengths. (17:32)
• Focus on enjoying what you're doing rather than being attached to money. (18:12)
• Avoid structures that focus mainly on affirmation and success, instead develop trust and love for self. (32:00)

Note: During the episode, Louie mentions the book, Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success, by Phil Jackson and Hugh Delehanty. Interested in reading? Click here.

 

#LeadershipandLove #SelfLeadership #SpiritualMentor #Affirmation #Loveforself #Love #Personalgrowth #Thegiftedleader #Podcast