Promoting Managers Isn't the Same as Developing Leaders, with Montez Jones
Principles for Success - The Chris Howell Podcast
Release Date: 07/16/2026
When Everything Changes: Leadership Lessons from Corporate America to Entrepreneurship
Principles for Success - The Chris Howell Podcast
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Principles for Success - The Chris Howell Podcast
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info_outlineThe workplace has changed.
Hybrid teams. AI. Multiple generations working side by side. Higher expectations. Lower trust.
Yet many organizations are still trying to lead today's workforce with yesterday's leadership habits.
In this episode, Chris Howell sits down with executive leadership coach Montez Jones, Founder and CEO of TEZ JONES Training Solutions, to discuss what effective leadership looks like in today's rapidly changing workplace.
Together they explore:
Why great communication is still a leader's greatest advantage
The costly mistake organizations make when they promote managers without developing leaders
How personality differences influence team performance
What leaders must understand about today's workforce instead of comparing it to previous generations
Why leadership is less about having all the answers and more about helping people succeed together
Whether you lead a business, nonprofit, government agency, or team of any size, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how leadership must evolve to meet today's realities.
About Montez Jones
Montez Jones is the Founder and CEO of TEZ JONES Training Solutions, where he helps organizations strengthen leadership, improve communication, and build healthier workplace cultures through practical leadership development and executive training.
Drawing on a 26-year career in the United States Air Force, Montez is a certified Maxwell Leadership Team coach and an authorized DISC, True Colors, and Emotional Intelligence consultant. He has worked with corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies to develop leaders who create lasting impact.
Learn more about Montez and TEZ JONES Training Solutions at tjts14.com.