Small Time Leaders

Everyone has had a person in their life who did or said a small thing that made a big difference in how you live and work today. Small-Time Leaders is a 10-minute podcast on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, hosted by Michael Alan Tate, a seasoned executive coach and best-selling author. If you get a lift out of hearing an accomplished person give sincere credit to another for their success in career and life, this show is for you!

97 Strong Engagement Leads to Successful Teams with James Gill Jr. 10/21/2021

97 Strong Engagement Leads to Successful Teams with James Gill Jr. In 1997 James Gill Jr. began his career at Synovus Bank. After 10 years of growth there, while only in his mid-thirties, James made a risky move and left Synovus for the opportunity to become President of River City Bank, a private start-up enterprise he and his team founded in 2007 in Carrollton, Georgia. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, James shares with us the analytical and research skills he learned while participating in the debate club led by Richard Bracknell. His coach had a special way of growing the club’s engagement as he paid heavy attention to the collaboration between club members which brought them a high success rate on their debates. James tells us how those lessons of strong engagement and collaboration are essential practices in his business today as well. After several years of leading the enterprise to be profitable and set up for future success. James left River City for a more public-facing position. Today he is the Vice President for Economic Development and Community Communications for a leading utility company headquartered in Carrolton. To learn more on James visit or connect with him on LinkedIn . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/20803343

96 Effective of Continuous Mentorship with James Gill Jr. 10/19/2021

96 Effective of Continuous Mentorship with James Gill Jr. In 1997 James Gill Jr. began his career at Synovus Bank. After 10 years of growth there, while only in his mid-thirties, James made a risky move and left Synovus for the opportunity to become President of River City Bank, a private start-up enterprise he and his team founded in 2007 in Carrollton, Georgia. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, James shares with us lessons he learned from his father, James Gill Senior. James Sr. set an example for him and his sister by demonstrating to them that no matter where you come from, as long as you have continuous education and effective mentorship you can achieve everything in life. James’s father talks about lessons he learned from amazing leaders such as Jimmy Blanchard, and Bobby Bowden. He also led an independent bank as the President, accumulating millions in assets, years after he started a part-time job at the bank as a vault penny counter. After several years of leading the enterprise to be profitable and set up for future success. James left River City for a more public-facing position. Today he is the Vice President for Economic Development and Community Communications for a leading utility company headquartered in Carrolton. To learn more on James visit or connect with him on LinkedIn . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/20803331

95 The Power of Customization with David Glickman 10/07/2021

95 The Power of Customization with David Glickman David Glickman has been a professional speaker and entertainer for over twenty years and has presented over 2,000 programs. Before transitioning from “show business” to “speech business,” he worked with everyone from The Beach Boys to Steve Martin and appeared on “Evening At The Improv” and several other national television shows. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, David shares with us how his journey of writing started as his grandma’s ghostwriter. Grandma Rose had picked up on special creativity David had early on and pushed him to customize poems and rhymes on special occasions. This experience not only helped David learn the art of writing but has helped him extremely in his professional speaking career. In the late 1990s, David moved full-time into professional speaking. He specializes in customized workplace humor and is able to “find what’s funny” in the many healthcare organizations to whom he has spoken. In 2011, David received the Certified Speaking Professional designation. This is the highest earned designation awarded by the National Speakers Association, achieved by less than 10% of professional speakers. David was also awarded the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame. This is a lifetime award for speaking excellence and professionalism. To learn more about David visit www.davidglickman.com or email him at [email protected]. To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/20691923

94 Create Your Own Value with David Glickman 10/05/2021

94 Create Your Own Value with David Glickman David Glickman has been a professional speaker and entertainer for over twenty years and has presented over 2,000 programs. Before transitioning from “show business” to “speech business,” he worked with everyone from The Beach Boys to Steve Martin and appeared on “Evening At The Improv” and several other national television shows. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, David shares with us how a colleague from the National Speakers Association helped him re-evaluate his business strategy and see his true value. Transitioning his business plan was not an overnight change but David shares with us key factors that helped him through this change. In the late 1990s, David moved full-time into professional speaking. He specializes in customized workplace humor and is able to “find what’s funny” in the many healthcare organizations to whom he has spoken. In 2011, David received the Certified Speaking Professional designation. This is the highest earned designation awarded by the National Speakers Association, achieved by less than 10% of professional speakers. David was also awarded the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame. This is a lifetime award for speaking excellence and professionalism. To learn more about David visit www.davidglickman.com or email him at [email protected]. To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/20691914

93 Reputation is a Core Value of Accountability with Sam Silverstein 09/23/2021

92 Higher Milestones Are Reached via Continuous Accountability with Sam Silverstein 09/21/2021

92 Higher Milestones Are Reached via Continuous Accountability with Sam Silverstein Accountability Keynote Speaker Sam Silverstein’s mission is to empower people to live accountable lives, transform the way they do business, and to thrive at extraordinary levels. Sam believes that accountability is the highest form of leadership. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Sam shares with us how Sharon, his right-hand collaborator, helped him reach new milestones via continuous accountability. Often Sharon saw something in Sam that he did not see himself, and by detecting his true potential, she kept holding him accountable driving him towards new projects. Sam expresses in this episode how this accountability pushed him to a project that helps his career drastically long-term. As a former executive and owner, Sam’s manufacturing and distribution companies sold over $100 million in products and services. He successfully sold one of his businesses to a Fortune 500 company. To learn more on Sam visit www. samsilverstein.com/ or connect with him on LinkedIn . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/20526092

91 Growing Through Feeling Your Feelings with Deborah Boswell 09/09/2021

91 Growing Through Feeling Your Feelings with Deborah Boswell Deborah works with some of the nation’s top companies, coaching executives, managers, and technical professionals to communicate their true credibility to any audience. She blends her skills in speech pathology with over 20 years of corporate experience to help solve a company’s specific communication problems. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Deborah shares with us lessons she learned from her long-time friend and mentor Lee. While running a business we experience unpredictable and often unexplainable emotions. Lee helped her understand the strong emotions trigger by her rapid career changes and navigate through them by allowing herself to process the feelings and receive learning lessons from them. Deborah is author of the book, “Become a Confident Business Communicator”, which is filled with insights from her three decades of working in the trenches with hundreds of managers and executives, and training thousands more in seminar settings. In addition to her training, speaking and coaching, Deborah is president of Professional Speech Services of Alabama, P.C. and co-founder Child’sPlay Therapy Center. To learn more on Deborah visit www.DeborahBoswell.com or email her at . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/20386769

90 Overcoming and Understanding Communication with Deborah Boswell 09/07/2021

90 Overcoming and Understanding Communication with Deborah Boswell Deborah works with some of the nation’s top companies, coaching executives, managers, and technical professionals to communicate their true credibility to any audience. She blends her skills in speech pathology with over 20 years of corporate experience to help solve a company’s specific communication problems. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Deborah shares with us some of her most memorable moments as a speech pathologist. For over 20 years she has worked with stuttering communities and even founded a local group in Birmingham. Deborah not only highlights how we all struggle with communicating our feelings and thoughts sometimes, but she reminds us to all be patient and kind when someone expresses theirs, as unfortunately, we might often not understand how hard that can be. Deborah is author of the book, “Become a Confident Business Communicator”, which is filled with insights from her three decades of working in the trenches with hundreds of managers and executives, and training thousands more in seminar settings. In addition to her training, speaking and coaching, Deborah is president of Professional Speech Services of Alabama, P.C. and co-founder Child’sPlay Therapy Center. To learn more on Deborah visit www.DeborahBoswell.com or email her at . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/20386751

89 Converting Barriers to Blessings with Michael Alan Tate 09/02/2021

88 Acknowledging Others Higher Power with Phillip Van Hooser 08/26/2021

88 Acknowledging Others Higher Power with Phillip Van Hooser For 30+ years, Phil has been showing business owners, entrepreneurs and company leaders how to plan, communicate and execute their responsibilities — especially in challenging situations — while engaging and empowering the people they lead. A Hall of Fame speaker, leadership trainer and business writer, Phil lays out a clear success plan in multiple books, including We Need to Talk: Building Trust When Communicating Gets Critical and Leaders Ought to Know. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Phillip shares how Jerry Brenda, his life mentor taught him how to acknowledge others' higher power. While still new in his position Phillip was presented with the idea of having a higher career potential in the near future. Not only that surprised him and opened his vision to more development, but he has been able to see others' potential over the year and encourage people to pursue a better career. As a trusted advisor to major U.S. companies and organizations and an award-winning keynote speaker, Phillip Van Hooser has one driving mission: ensure leaders are equipped and ready for the opportunities and challenges that undoubtedly await them. From the relatable, relevant illustrations and commonsense practices Phil uses, thousands of leaders in hundreds of organizations have uncovered the real meaning of engaged leadership. In the process they have discovered an arsenal of skills enabling them to rise up and effectively navigate even uncharted circumstances. To learn more on Philip contact 270-365-1536 or connect with him on LinkedIn . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/20225099

87 Learning Self-Accountability with Phillip Van Hooser 08/24/2021

87 Learning Self-Accountability with Phillip Van Hooser For 30+ years, Phil has been showing business owners, entrepreneurs and company leaders how to plan, communicate and execute their responsibilities — especially in challenging situations — while engaging and empowering the people they lead. A Hall of Fame speaker, leadership trainer and business writer, Phil lays out a clear success plan in multiple books, including We Need to Talk: Building Trust When Communicating Gets Critical and Leaders Ought to Know. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Phillip shares with us an early life lesson from his leader Art Milek. When a project deadline fell throw Phillip wanted to blame the mistake on someone else, but his mentor instead taught him the importance of self-accountability, a skill he needed for personal and self-development. As a trusted advisor to major U.S. companies and organizations and an award-winning keynote speaker, Phillip Van Hooser has one driving mission: ensure leaders are equipped and ready for the opportunities and challenges that undoubtedly await them. From the relatable, relevant illustrations and commonsense practices Phil uses, thousands of leaders in hundreds of organizations have uncovered the real meaning of engaged leadership. In the process they have discovered an arsenal of skills enabling them to rise up and effectively navigate even uncharted circumstances. To learn more on Philip contact 270-365-1536 or connect with him on LinkedIn . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/20225078

86 Stand Up For Your People with Micah Andrews 08/12/2021

86 Stand Up For Your People with Micah Andrews Micah was a student pastor at Metropolitan Church in Birmingham for 13 years before coming to The Foundry Ministries in 2008, where he has served as volunteer coordinator, senior director of men’s programs, and assistant executive director. He believes his current position as CEO affords him the responsibility of connecting the dots—people to the services the ministry offers, partners to opportunities for making an eternal impact, and residents to a loving and compassionate Heavenly Father. “My role is to keep our ministry laser-focused on what the Lord has called us to do—restore hope and rebuild lives,” he says. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Micah shares with us a life lesson learned from Dr. Culpepper. When fresh out of college he started working as a volunteer in a ministry. There he was able to see his leader look out for him, go out of the way to keep him in the current position while a budget cut. Not only that, but Micah was able to move to a better position, leading him to learn leadership and management skills and become a CEO of a ministry today. He received a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Lee University and a Master in Public Administration degree from The University of Alabama at Birmingham, building a solid foundation for his leadership role in all areas of the ministry. “We want to continue to be the place where broken and devastated people come to find spiritual healing and to rebuild the pieces of their lives,” Micah says. “To do so we are focused on investing in our staff to ensure every person who walks through our doors gets the highest quality of care possible, and in our programs so when those outside of The Foundry think of a place that can help those in need, they think of us.” When asked how ministry friends and partners can help The Foundry achieve these goals he says, “I would ask our donors to ask God what it is He wants to do through them and then simply respond. I am depending on Him to speak to our donors to help us do what He has called us to do. To learn more on Micah and The Foundry Ministries email him at or connect with him on LinkedIn . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/20089805

85 Be Real, Authentic, and Genuine with Micah Andrews 08/10/2021

85 Be Real, Authentic, and Genuine with Micah Andrews Micah was a student pastor at Metropolitan Church in Birmingham for 13 years before coming to The Foundry Ministries in 2008, where he has served as volunteer coordinator, senior director of men’s programs, and assistant executive director. He believes his current position as CEO affords him the responsibility of connecting the dots—people to the services the ministry offers, partners to opportunities for making an eternal impact, and residents to a loving and compassionate Heavenly Father. “My role is to keep our ministry laser-focused on what the Lord has called us to do—restore hope and rebuild lives,” he says. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Micah shares with us a life lesson he learned from his leader Bill Heintz. Bill taught Micah the importance of being real, authentic and genuine, all of them fundamental skills on being a servant leader. He received a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Lee University and a Master in Public Administration degree from The University of Alabama at Birmingham, building a solid foundation for his leadership role in all areas of the ministry. “We want to continue to be the place where broken and devastated people come to find spiritual healing and to rebuild the pieces of their lives,” Micah says. “To do so we are focused on investing in our staff to ensure every person who walks through our doors gets the highest quality of care possible, and in our programs so when those outside of The Foundry think of a place that can help those in need, they think of us.” When asked how ministry friends and partners can help The Foundry achieve these goals he says, “I would ask our donors to ask God what it is He wants to do through them and then simply respond. I am depending on Him to speak to our donors to help us do what He has called us to do. To learn more on Micah and The Foundry Ministries email him at or connect with him on LinkedIn . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/20089790

84 Preparations & Prayers with Michael Alan Tate 08/03/2021

83 Be Honest, Direct and Encouraging with Steve Hughes 05/27/2021

83 Be Honest, Direct and Encouraging with Steve Hughes Steve Hughes is a sought-after speaker and consultant who helps people look and sound smart when they talk. He’s the author of Captivate and he has been featured on NPR, BBC Radio and in The Wall Street Journal and Businessweek. Today he works with a select list of blue-chip clients including national associations, Fortune 500 companies, top law firms, and leading universities. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Steve shares with us an honest, direct, and encouraging encounter with his brother. Steve was falling in love with his new career and his brother motivated him to pursue his new life calling full-time, which was the last push Steve needed to make the jump. Steve holds a BA in French Literature and European History from the University of Kansas and an MBA in Marketing from Washington University’s Olin School of Business, where he was awarded the prestigious Olin Cup. He travels out of St. Louis where he lives with his wife and their two well-behaved daughters. To learn more on Steve and connect with him on LinkedIn . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/19218971

82 Saying Yes to the Little Things with Steve Hughes 05/25/2021

82 Saying Yes to the Little Things with Steve Hughes Steve Hughes is a sought-after speaker and consultant who helps people look and sound smart when they talk. He’s the author of Captivate and he has been featured on NPR, BBC Radio and in The Wall Street Journal and Businessweek. Today he works with a select list of blue-chip clients including national associations, Fortune 500 companies, top law firms, and leading universities. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Steve shares how Barbara Sher’s advice enlighten him to slowly move towards a career he has been thinking about for a while. Often, we just need to say yes to the little things, and all those yeses add up to the big picture. We don’t need to make big jumped when we are on the path of exploring a new passion, instead, we can take small safe steps. Steve holds a BA in French Literature and European History from the University of Kansas and an MBA in Marketing from Washington University’s Olin School of Business, where he was awarded the prestigious Olin Cup. He travels out of St. Louis where he lives with his wife and their two well-behaved daughters. To learn more on Steve and connect with him on LinkedIn . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/19218947

81 Developing a Long-term Vision with Renée Casillas 05/13/2021

81 Developing a Long-term Vision with Renée Casillas Renée serves as the Chief Executive Officer for ACEC/Alabama. ACEC/Alabama is a professional trade association dedicated to improving the business practice and, achieving recognition for its member engineering companies in Alabama. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Renée shares with us how uncle Lui helped her develop a long-term vision at a young age. Her uncle was the first engineer in her life. He helped her obtain an eye for structure and details, skills she continuously uses professionally and personally. Casillas is a public-affairs, and advocacy professional with over thirty years of experience. She serves on various governmental and legislative affairs committees throughout the State, representing the engineering profession in Alabama. Renée is actively engaged in the national activities of ACEC, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Alabama Council of Association Executives (ACAE) and served as Chairman for the National Association of Engineering Company Executives (NAECE), 2012 - 2013. NAECE Liaison; ACEC Executive Committee, NAECE Liaison; ACEC Retirement Trust and ACEC Business Insurance Trust. To learn more about Renée visit www.oceca.org. To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/19057760

80 Diamonds Are Made Under Pressure with Renée Casillas 05/11/2021

80 Diamonds Are Made Under Pressure with Renée Casillas Renée serves as the Chief Executive Officer for ACEC/Alabama. ACEC/Alabama is a professional trade association dedicated to improving the business practice and, achieving recognition for its member engineering companies in Alabama. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Renée shares with us how Randy was not only a great leader but also a good listener. While Renée’s health and personal life took an unexpected Randy reminded her how diamonds are made under pressure and helped her change perspective on her current situation. Casillas is a public-affairs, and advocacy professional with over thirty years of experience. She serves on various governmental and legislative affairs committees throughout the State, representing the engineering profession in Alabama. Renée is actively engaged in the national activities of ACEC, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Alabama Council of Association Executives (ACAE) and served as Chairman for the National Association of Engineering Company Executives (NAECE), 2012 - 2013. NAECE Liaison; ACEC Executive Committee, NAECE Liaison; ACEC Retirement Trust and ACEC Business Insurance Trust. To learn more about Renée visit www.oceca.org. To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/19057751

79 Ignore Self Doubt with Jon Colby 04/29/2021

79 Ignore Self Doubt with Jon Colby Jon Colby has been empowering people with improv for over 20 years. From presenting to performing, his engaging, interactive approach has successfully helped audiences across the US to be better communicators, leaders, teammates, salespeople, doctors, and even friends and family members. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Jon shares with us how Angela Raab sparked a new business idea for him. After hosting multiple in-person summits Angela pushed him more to pursue a full-time career as a public speaker. Not only she saw something special in Jon, but she also motivated him to transition to a joyful career and love every second of it. Jon combines his master’s in education and his background in theatre to craft a meaningful and interactive experience where audiences have the opportunity to apply what they learn. As a graduate of the world-famous Second City Conservatory comedy program and an educator with 15 years of classroom experience, he is able to keep an audience laughing while sharing practical knowledge that they can put to use right away. You don't just listen to him speak, you play. To learn more about Jon visit www. or connect with him on LinkedIn . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/18876212

78 Look at Possibilities, Not Limitations with Jon Colby 04/27/2021

78 Look at Possibilities, Not Limitations with Jon Colby Jon Colby has been empowering people with improv for over 20 years. From presenting to performing, his engaging, interactive approach has successfully helped audiences across the US to be better communicators, leaders, teammates, salespeople, doctors, and even friends and family members. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Jon shares with us how his colleague David Quick saved his career during the pandemic. They both worked closely together and strategized new virtual public speaking approaches to increase participant engagement. Their collaboration has helped them both grow exponentially during this past year. Jon combines his master’s in education and his background in theatre to craft a meaningful and interactive experience where audiences have the opportunity to apply what they learn. As a graduate of the world-famous Second City Conservatory comedy program and an educator with 15 years of classroom experience, he is able to keep an audience laughing while sharing practical knowledge that they can put to use right away. You don't just listen to him speak, you play. To learn more about Jon visit www. or connect with him on LinkedIn . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/18876200

77 Winning Others Over with Dana Vogelmeier 04/15/2021

77 Winning Others Over with Dana Vogelmeier Dana Vogelmeier believes everyone should feel good about going to work and be fulfilled at the end of the day. When they do, everything outside of works better too. Dana is an employee engagement expert. She launched her consulting practice in 2016, after working for 33 years for a Fortune 50 company, where she honed her facilitation, consulting, and program design skills. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dana shares Lucia, her peer at work helped her see how to win others over and the importance of sharing success with your team. It is amazing what people can do when they feel understood and appreciated which most often happens with small acts of kindness . Dana shows how Lucia taught her to that even one leader can change someone's world for the better. As a professional consultant, Dana helps People minded Executives develop their culture to be a workplace that employees love and are motivated to give their all and make their best contribution. Dana holds a master’s degree in Leadership, is a Certified Change Practitioner, and holds the designation of Certified Professional in Talent Development. She is active with the Association of Talent Development and with Rotary International. To learn more about Dana visit or connect with her on LinkedIn . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/18690500

76 Growing Through Persistent Feedback with Dana Vogelmeier 04/13/2021

76 Growing Through Persistent Feedback with Dana Vogelmeier Dana Vogelmeier believes everyone should feel good about going to work and fulfilled at the end of the day. When they do, everything outside of works better too. She is an employee engagement expert. She launched her consulting practice in 2016, after working for 33 years for a Fortune 50 company, where she honed her facilitation, consulting, and program design skills. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dana shares how her personal growth was accelerated by a very direct type of mentorship. Dana tells how her manager, instead of waiting for the standard quarterly or yearly job review meeting, provide immediate practical input to Dana after every meeting consistently, and how that experience shaped her future . As a professional consultant, Dana helps People minded Executives develop their culture to be a workplace that employees love and are motivated to give their all and make their best contribution. Dana holds a master’s degree in Leadership, is a Certified Change Practitioner, and holds the designation of Certified Professional in Talent Development. She is active with the Association of Talent Development and with Rotary International. To learn more about Dana visit or connect with her on LinkedIn . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/18690467

75 Showing others their untapped potential with Dr. Andrew Westmoreland 04/01/2021

75 Showing others their untapped potential with Dr. Andrew Westmoreland Dr. Andrew Westmoreland became the 18th president of Samford University on June 1, 2006. Founded in 1841, Samford is Alabama's largest privately supported institution of higher learning. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dr. Westmoreland shares with us how his good friend Ben Elrod pushed him to a new limit. Andrew already has set up a new career record on his family’s history, but Ben challenged him even further. This encouragement not only helped Andrew grow professionally and personally but also had him become university president, not one, but two universities. Dr. Westmoreland holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in political science and a doctorate in higher education administration. A native of Arkansas, he is married to Dr. Jeanna Westmoreland. They have one daughter, Riley, who is a graduate of Samford and of Vanderbilt University. His career in higher education spans 42 years, including 23 years in two college presidencies. In addition to his duties as Samford president, Dr. Westmoreland teaches courses in political science as his schedule allows. He serves as a member of many boards for charities and other entities, and he is an author and speaker. He is the past Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, which oversees accreditation for approximately 800 colleges and universities from Virginia to Texas. Dr. Westmoreland has announced his plans to retire from the Samford presidency in June 2021. To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/18535991

74 The Art of Being Watchful with Dr. Andrew Westmoreland 03/30/2021

74 The Art of Being Watchful with Dr. Andrew Westmoreland Dr. Andrew Westmoreland became the 18th president of Samford University on June 1, 2006. Founded in 1841, Samford is Alabama's largest privately supported institution of higher learning. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dr. Westmoreland shares with us how showing support and encouragement to someone might take them a long way. Often people around us have leadership skills and are not even aware of that and we have to observe those leaders and encourage them. We might even be surprised at how far we can motivate people to go. Listen to this episode and learn how Dr. Andrew’s 3rd grade teacher motivated him to level up. Dr. Westmoreland holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in political science and a doctorate in higher education administration. A native of Arkansas, he is married to Dr. Jeanna Westmoreland. They have one daughter, Riley, who is a graduate of Samford and of Vanderbilt University. His career in higher education spans 42 years, including 23 years in two college presidencies. In addition to his duties as Samford president, Dr. Westmoreland teaches courses in political science as his schedule allows. He serves as a member of many boards for charities and other entities, and he is an author and speaker. He is the past Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, which oversees accreditation for approximately 800 colleges and universities from Virginia to Texas. Dr. Westmoreland has announced his plans to retire from the Samford presidency in June 2021. To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/18535976

73 Go Slow and Stay Longer in Genius Zone with Dr. Danny Wood 03/18/2021

73 Go Slow and Stay Longer in Genius Zone with Dr. Danny Wood In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dr. Wood shares with us how mapping your life, re-evaluating your life experience, and identifying achievement signpost throughout your life an unlock a new leadership vision for the step in your next career. Danny also discovered that to be successful as the head of an organization the best strategy is to go slow, stay longer and continue to grow your God -gifted genius zone. Dr. Danny Wood is the senior pastor of Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL. After graduating from Auburn University, Danny returned to Birmingham to work at South Central Bell (now AT&T). After a decade as a successful manager, he was called into the ministry and pastored several churches before coming to Shades Mountain. For the last twenty-four years, Danny has strategically led the vision and mission of his church with his energetic love for people and the church’s community. During this time Shades has conducted ministry in 50 states, 80 countries, and 21 time zones. They have supported 15 church plants internationally and 39 church plants in North America and have sent out over 200 people to serve in missions full-time around the world. In January of this year, Danny announced his transition toward retirement which will be effective August 15, 2021. To learn more about Danny connect with him on LinkedIn or email him at . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/18339977

72 Words Can Change A Life Path with Dr. Danny Wood 03/16/2021

72 Words Can Change A Life Path with Dr. Danny Wood Dr. Danny Wood is the senior pastor of Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL. After graduating from Auburn University, Danny returned to Birmingham to work at South Central Bell (now AT&T). After a decade as a successful manager, he was called into the ministry and pastored several churches before coming to Shades Mountain. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Dr. Wood shares with us how words can make a huge impact on someone's life path. Dr. Danny recalls his early college at Auburn and how two fraternity brothers acknowledge leadership skills in him that he did not see and pushed him to reach higher milestones in college and changed his vision for his life forever. For the last twenty-four years, Danny has strategically led the vision and mission of his church with his energetic love for people and the church’s community. During this time Shades has conducted ministry in 50 states, 80 countries, and 21 time zones. They have supported 15 church plants internationally and 39 church plants in North America and have sent out over 200 people to serve in missions full-time around the world. In January of this year, Danny announced his transition toward retirement which will be effective August 15, 2021. To learn more about Danny connect with him on LinkedIn or email him at . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/18339959

71 What is Your Life Penny with Susan Fowler 03/04/2021

71 What is Your Life Penny with Susan Fowler Susan Fowler has shared her message on optimal motivation, self-leadership, and thriving together in all 50 states and over 40 countries. In her bestselling book, “Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work… and What Does”, Susan Fowler implored leaders to stop trying to motivate people because it just doesn’t work and aggravates everyone involved. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Susan shares with us how her husband, Dr. Drea Zigarmi triggered her thinking into leaving her penny in this world. Susan thought she was not building a wide legacy of hers in this world but Dr. Zigarmi encouraged her to even write her first book on motivation, a book now translated in multiple languages. She is widely known as one of the foremost experts on motivation and personal empowerment, Susan gained her knowledge through extensive experience in business, advertising, sales, production, marketing, executive and lifestyle coaching, and leadership training with clients as diverse as AARP, Dow, Eli Lilly, Fruit of the Loom, Google, and the National Basketball Association. Susan is also co-author of the bestselling Self Leadership and The One Minute Manager with Ken Blanchard and the creator and lead developer of The Ken Blanchard Company’s Self Leadership, the best-in-class self-leadership, and personal empowerment program. To learn more about Susan visit her website or connect with him on LinkedIn . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/18147413

70 Application of Critical Thinking with Susan Fowler 03/02/2021

70 Application of Critical Thinking with Susan Fowler Susan Fowler has shared her message on optimal motivation, self-leadership, and thriving together in all 50 states and over 40 countries. In her bestselling book, “Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work… and What Does”, Susan Fowler implored leaders to stop trying to motivate people because it just doesn’t work and aggravates everyone involved. In today’s episode of Small-Time Leaders, Susan shares with us lessons from three teachers of hers. They taught her how to apply critical thinking, building facts behind opinions and pushed her towards analytical mindset at a young age. She is widely known as one of the foremost experts on motivation and personal empowerment, Susan gained her knowledge through extensive experience in business, advertising, sales, production, marketing, executive and lifestyle coaching, and leadership training with clients as diverse as AARP, Dow, Eli Lilly, Fruit of the Loom, Google, and the National Basketball Association. Susan is also co-author of the bestselling Self Leadership and The One Minute Manager with Ken Blanchard and the creator and lead developer of The Ken Blanchard Company’s Self Leadership, the best-in-class self-leadership, and personal empowerment program. To learn more about Susan visit her website or connect with him on LinkedIn . To learn more about how Michael guides executives and their teams to get on the same page with strategic planning and leadership succession, go to where you’ll also find his Blog and 3 Books: The White Shirt – how to find a life-giving career , Design a Life that works Michael’s latest book, Roll Up Your Sleeves. all three are now available on , , and . Roll Up Your Sleeves teaches people how to Lead and Live in a Constant Changing World with simple applications. Take a closer look at the book and experience a new way of working through an unexpected change in your life and career by taking the 2-minute My Change Management Style Quiz To learn more about Small Time Leaders podcast and Michael’s the Leadership & Life Journal blog- a new way to think about at the important things you already know, go to at /episode/index/show/smalltimeleaders/id/18147392

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