The Ron Kitchens Always Forward Leadership Podcast

What does it mean to have a GREATNESS mentality? What does it look like when we embrace a mindset that refuses to settle or accept defeat? Listen as Ron and Shannon discuss achieving and sustaining greatness by winning your mental battles. In Today's Episode:

Achieving and sustaining greatness is difficult to do if you don’t have the right standards and benchmarks. Greatness shows up in our lives when we push to go further than we thought was possible. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss setting standards and benchmarks that keep you reaching higher and pushing further. In Today's Episode:

All year long in 2022, we are focusing on SUSTAINED GREATNESS. What does it take to become and remain great? In today's episode, we’ve assembled an all-star group of leaders who have worked with Ron in the past and who actually have even co-hosted this podcast! Lean in as we discuss leading YOURSELF and leading others. In Today's Episode:

If you’ve been listening to Always Forward for any length of time, you’ve heard Ron reference what he calls “The Olivia Pope Question”–WHAT DO YOU WANT? Understanding your WHY and the results you’re trying to achieve is incredibly important to any strategy for greatness. On today’s episode, we’ll dig deep to understand how to uncover your purpose, your passion and what you really WANT. In Today's Episode: 1. What do we mean when we ask this question “What do you want?” 2. Why do people struggle to answer this question? 3. How to get to the heart of figuring out what you want. 4. How do we uncover our PURPOSE and understand what we’re really created to do? 5. How would we advise our listeners to figure out their PASSION?

Sustaining greatness is not possible if we become too comfortable with where we are to see areas for improvement. In today's conversation, Ron and Shannon discuss DISSONANCE and how the "unhappy voice" can drive you to greatness. In Today's Episode:

Sustaining greatness begins with drawing on what we’ve learned in the past to propel us into our future. 2020 and 2021 have both been very unique years, and we want to speak today to leaders who are still working through dreaming and developing vision for this year. Looking forward to 2022’s possibilities means looking back to what we can learn from 2021. Taking in and applying these lessons for this year can set us up for success and greatness. Check out today's episode to hear more! In Today's Episode: 1. What questions should leaders be asking when evaluating 2021? 2. What was most surprising about 2021, and how can we apply that moving forward? 3. How will 2021 be remembered from a business standpoint? 4. How, if at all, did leadership change in 2021? Was there any type of evolution required? 5. What BIG IDEAS from 2021 will carry over to 2022? 6. What advice would Ron give to a leader who is struggling to find vision for 2022?

We all have times of feeling “stuck” and battling a deep sense of not being able to move forward. The great news is that we DON’T have to stay there. Listen today as Ron and Shannon discuss how to move past a place of immobility and create traction to become productive again. In Today's Episode: Mental Health Resource In today's episode, Shannon and Ron discussed the importance of taking care of your mental health. If you are looking for a counselor or mental health resources, www.psychologytoday.com is a great place to start.

A strong network is more than a list of connections that will help you to further your career. It is a treasure trove of meaningful relationships that not only help you, but create opportunities for you to add value to others. Listen today as Ron and Shannon discuss how to build your tribe and strengthen your network. In Today's Episode:

Creativity is often seen an inherited gift reserved only for artists and musicians. The truth is that creativity is a skill that can be honed, cultivated and leveraged to make us more dynamic leaders—regardless of our industries. Listen as Ron and Shannon discuss how to tap into creative leadership. In Today's Episode:

In this episode, Ron draws on the lessons he's learned from starting businesses over the years. Check it out as Ron and Shannon discuss tips and hacks for startup businesses.In Today's Episode

What are the "bread crumbs" that a successful leader leaves behind them? The answer is OTHER LEADERS. Successful leaders are evidenced by the leaders that they've raised up. In today's episode, Ron and Shannon discuss how to identify potential leaders and best practices to cultivate their talent.In Today's Episode

When there's work to be done, and a goal to be achieved, it can be easy to get distracted by different voices and circumstances. Tune in today as Ron and Shannon discuss maintaining perseverance and determination to STAY ON THE WALL.In Today's Episode 1) Discerning RIGHT voices from WRONG voices 2) Safeguarding from "good" distractions 3) Leading and achieving from a place of humility

In this week's episode, I am joined by Stephanie Stuckey, the CEO of Stuckey's Corporation. I was so honored to be able to sit down with her to have a great conversation about business leadership, faith, branding and so much more.

Strategy and execution both have great value, but as leaders, we must avoid the trap of the "strategy loop"--that is, getting stuck in the strategy phase and not being able to move into execution. Listen today as Shannon and I discuss the importance of GREAT strategy and GREAT execution. In Today's Episode

Organizational defects are costly, but their impact is much greater when we normalize them and use "workarounds" to try to cover them up. Listen in on today's conversation as we discuss the importance of de-normalizing defects within your organization. In Today's Episode:

Today, Shannon and I discuss the importance of self-awareness and how it impacts your effectiveness as a leader.

In today's episode, Shannon and I discuss how to effectively engage team members across multiple generations.

"Be awesome at the things you WANT to do instead of the things that you HAVE to do." -Ron Kitchens In Today's Episode What does it take to navigate the "weirdness" or "awkwardness" of seeing responsibilities that you USED to have being reassigned to someone new? What’s the best way to assess what responsibilities need to stay with you and which ones need to go?

"It's difficult to change someone's attitude--so hire for attitude and train for skill." -Herb Kelleher In Today's Episode 1. A proven process to finding and hiring talented, top-notch individuals. 2. Why attitude, culture and cohesiveness are critically important to the success of a team. 3. The value of having EVERY member of your team buy in to new hires.

Today, Dr. Randy Ross--author of Remarkable!--and I discuss what it takes to build a highly engaged, REMARKABLE! culture on your team.