So You Want to Talk About Leadership

Tony has a big announcement to make in this episode and is also accompanied by a special guest. Tony interviews his dad, Tony Miller, Sr. and they talk about how leadership is goes into fatherhood and overall parenting within itself. They talk about what are the biggest challenges of being a father and how you know if you are doing a good job or not. Tony Miller, Sr. gives sage advice on how fathers can have a great relationship with their children. Tony Miller, Sr.'s Contact Information Facebook : The Relationship Therapy Podcast with Tony Miller Sr. Email: tmrelationshiptherapy@gmail.com Instagram: @relationshiptherapy22 Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

Tony drops a surprise midweek episode as season three comes to a close. Tony shares a story about one of the smartest men in history and how he taught a classroom of people a valuable lesson about life and leadership. Tony breaks it down concisely as he provides midweek motivation and also a midweek challenge. Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

Tony discloses some personal information about himself in this episode, but shares what it is he learned in the process that can help you as a leader. Tony completed his doctoral degree in March of 2023 and walked at his commencement in May. The journey was not easy, but it was necessary. There are some timeless leadership lessons that Tony learned along the way and he takes time in this episode to share with you those nuggets. Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

COVID did a lot of things when it arrived, but as it relates to leadership, it did one or two things. It either forced leaders to change how they lead or it exposed how much further leaders needed to come to become better leaders and take care of their people. In this episode, Tony helps leaders identify what may be missing from their leadership toolbelt that can help them be more effective. COVID triggered a shift in the expectations of leaders and this episode will help you identify what you can do! Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

Tony's message is short, sweet, and to the point in this episode. Mothers exemplify many great leadership traits and qualities. However, Tony specifically highlights three that can 10X your impact and effectiveness as a leader in this episode. Happy Mothers Day! Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

This week Tony breaks down five quotes about leadership from Simon Sinek. Hearing these quotes and applying them as a leader will help you become a better leader overnight, even if you don't see the benefits until a later date. Start today with these quotes to build the foundation and watch how you level up your leadership. Your people will notice. Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

Morale is something that is hard to keep up in general. However, during tough times, it can seem impossible to even manage it from hitting rock bottom. Leaders are scratching their heads and wondering what they can do to keep their people engage and help manage the morale of their organizations. Tony gives for practical ways leaders can boost the morale. If you are unable to do all four, you should be able to enact one or two. I'm sure this episode will help. Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

Tony shares a new tool for leaders to self reflect on as they try to improve as leaders and increase their effectiveness and impact. It was inspired by Simon Sinek's Golden Circle except it is focused on the leader and not the business. Tony breaks down Simon's Golden Circle and then articulates the difference with his Golden Circle. One little spoiler for you, Simon says start with why, but Tony says start with who! Simon Sinek's Start with Why TED Talk Simon Sinek's Start with Why Book Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

Did you know that salt has over 14,000 uses? In today's episode, Tony speaks about three of those uses and asks the question of if you are a salty leader. There are certain characteristics of salt that leaders should possess as well depending on what is going on in their organization. Knowing the right amount of salt to add in every situation is a skill that leaders must learn so they can lead effectively, especially in situations that are not ideal. Are you a salty leader? Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

Tony takes a different approach with this episode. Tony asks his listeners how many likes would their leadership get? As a leader are you making the impact that you should be making or are you going through the motions just saying that you are a leader? The likes we receive on social media do a lot for our self-esteem and we crave likes and comments. Is your leadership worth sharing with others? Is the example of leadership you show worth a retweet or a repost? This episode will challenge you to stop and reflect on the leader you are and if it's the type of leadership that can go viral. Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

In this episode, Tony wraps up the current series. Tony talks about how scholarship can you become a better leader by being proactive and being aware of the latest trends and having as much knowledge as possible to help you make decisions. Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

In today's episode, Tony talks about why ownership and stewardship is important to a leader. Tony gives personal examples to drive home the importance. Ownership in this episode is not what most listeners may expect it to be. However, once you hear the type of ownership Tony is talking about you will understand. A leader that is unwilling to take ownership of their decisions and actions are going in the wrong direction. A leader also understands what comes with stewardship and the extra level of requirement and expectation of care. Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

Tony highlights two more of the seven ships of leadership in this episode. He details the difference between mentorship and sponsorship. Mentorship is not a new term and sponsorship may not be widely known. In this episode, Tony makes the differences clear so they are no longer confused and used synonymously again. There are similarities, but vast differences. Tony challenges all leaders in this episode. Are you up to the challenge? Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

After missing last week, Tony is back to talk about a new "ship" of leadership. In this episode Tony talks about partnerships, but spends a lot of the time explaining how partnerships and relationships differ because many may think they are the same thing. One of the first things you'll learn in this episode is that partnerships is one of many types of relationships. Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

Tony shares the first ship of his 7 part series The 7 Ships of Leadership. He starts off talking about relationships. Relationships are a vital piece of a leaders success. Tony shares the four anchors of relationships that help with ones leadership ability. One thing you need to know is that relationships take time. You cannot expect to have one good interaction with someone and be able to say you have a relationship with them. It takes more than that. Relationships are pivotal and if you don't know how to create and cultivate relationships your journey may be a little tougher than expected. Listen to this episode, Tony can definitely help you out. Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

Tony calls an audible on his "7 Ships of Leadership" series to share a message that he's been holding onto for quite some time. Tony briefly talks about the differences between leadership and supervision. This episode is not to bad mouth supervision, but explain the differences between the two and hopefully help someone who just supervising perople instead of leading people! Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

Tony gives a preview to the newest series he's going to start called the 7 Ships of Leadership. Some of these ships will be familiar to you and others you may need some clarification on. So enjoy the short episode as we gear up for the upcoming series to grow as leaders. Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

Tony drops a short episode to share with his listeners what some of the most important expectations of leaders are so they can apply them to their leadership walk, become better leaders, and be aware of what others expect to get from them as leaders. This episode is straight to the point and tells leaders exactly what they need to do. Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

This is a special episode that Tony has had in his back pocket since the birth of his podcast. The Leadership Pedestal is a concept Tony came up with when he was a leadership speaker earlier in his career. The concept was born in 2013, but he didn't present on the topic regularly until 2017. It has evolved as his definition of leadership has evolved. This episode will tell you what the leadership pedestal is, help you learn if you're on it, and if you are, how to navigate it and stay on it so you don't fall. This is one episode you don't want to miss. Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com

Hall of Famer Ed Reed will no longer be coaching the Bethune Cookman University Football team due to some comments he made on his live Twitter feed. Tony highlights 3 lessons for leaders to learn from this situation that can prevent them from making a similar mistake that ultimately can impact hundreds of lives. Email: talkaboutleadershippodcast@gmail.com Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $20 Amazon Gift Card using this link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1734803. https://soyouwanttotalkaboutleadership.buzzsprout.com