Like A Real Boss Podcast

What is the most significant barrier to female leadership? What significant role do women play? What is the biggest challenge for the next generation of women?  Desmarie Guyton, is the owner of DGM (Desmarie Guyton Management), and Wealth Specialist.  Her goal is to help individuals build wealth in all areas of life from a Spiritual, Financial and Health Perspective.  She is also the Author of the self-help book, “Encouragement for Discouraged Women” and is a contributing writer of finance to “E” The Magazine for The Executive Female, as well as an inspirational writer for West Coast Magazine.  She is a Motivational Speaker, and Co-Founder of the women’s organization “Blend2day,” which is an acronym for Balance, Life, Educate, Network, and Dream.

What does leadership resemble when you're one of a few good women in the military? In this episode, U.S. Marine, Jenny Defresne tells about her love of the marines, the lack of female representation and the adverse impact of command and control leadership.   Jenny DuFresne is a transformational leader. Her 10-years as a United States Marine form her leadership foundation. As a trailblazing leader, she applied her leadership lessons and founded the only all-male public charter elementary school in Washington, DC. She writes about the impact of this venture in her bestselling book, From Empty to Overflow. In the book, she highlights five radical actions women leaders need to create happy, harmonious, and joyful lives. Her leadership development and training company works with women leaders and teams in corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors. Learn more about her book at www.FromEmptytoOverflow.com

In this episode, Tracie L. James is addressing the questions How do you report when the "accused" is not employed by the organization? What can you do? What is "Excuse-Free Leadership" and how can it be used to hold leaders accountable for being morally and ethically appropriate?   Tracie L. James is a 20-year business veteran who throughout her successful career as a retail manager, fundraising manager, and entrepreneur has learned how an excuse laden culture can cause an organization to be ineffective, unproductive and unprofitable. She utilizes her extensive experience to assess your current situation, identify opportunities and create strategies to get you to zero excuses and more results. She’s passionate about helping you get the results you need now by providing a clear, actionable strategy in her message.  

Dr. Neva Helena Alexander (Dr. Neva) is the author of two books Females’ Guide to Understanding Leadership and #Risingleaders. Dr. Neva is the founder of NEVA Alliance Training, a company based in New York that provides professional development workshops locally and globally. In this episode, Dr. Neva explores how harassment differs globally and what we can do as a society to change.   Dr. Neva is a lifestyle expert from a global perspective and has vastly traveled the globe to several countries in learning and understanding other cultures. She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York Institute of Technology, and City of New York University SPS Program. In addition to being an educator in the classroom, she trains and coaches people from every walk of life and profession and she has published educational research.

Thomas J. Slaughter is Entrepreneur and Management Consultant with expertise in Organizational Leadership, Strategic Management, and Information Technology Services Management. He runs two startup companies and is a consultant for one of the largest technology companies in the world. Over the past four years he has advised over 125 organizations in various verticals that include healthcare, municipalities, K-12 education, non-profit, legal, insurance, hospitality, manufacturing, transportation, technology, and distribution at the SMB and Enterprise levels in leadership, technology, and management. In addition to his management, consulting, and entrepreneur endeavors; he’s an author and speaker that deep dives in the areas of Strategic Management, Organizational Leadership, Information Technology Management, Education, and Personal Development

Are you leaving the “humanness” out of the workplace? In an HBR article, 20 years ago, it stated, "One reason for the scarcity of managerial greatness is that in educating and training managers, we focus too much on technical proficiency and too little on character. But the only people who become great managers are the ones who understand in their guts that managing is not merely a series of mechanical tasks but a set of human interactions." In this episode learn why cultivating relationships at work good for business, how to lead with humanity and put people first before profits, why most people focus on mechanical tasks instead of human interactions and a tip on how to gain strategic advantages by being more authentic with your human interactions. Nicole Lance is the CEO of Lance Strategies, providing individual coaching and high-value solutions for private businesses, non-profits, and local governments looking to build team-oriented cultures and identify and refine strategies for success. She is also the A

Jeron Mastrud is the best-selling author of Stand Tall: How to Lead from Within and Create High-Performance Teams. As a former Kansas State University standout student-athlete and NFL starting Tight End for the Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders, Jeron tackled his way from student geek to athletic freak.   Mastrud is now the CEO of Pacific Neuro Therapy, a company which helps athletes and active adults overcome injuries and chronic pain in 10 days or less. Jeron has a passion for athletics, fitness, and helping others in his hometown of Portland, Oregon.  

Do you serve others? Do the people you serve, grow as a result of your leadership? Servant Leadership is more than a concept. It's a lifestyle. Listen to my interview with Garrett Aanestad, Servant Leadership is streaming NOW! Garrett has BA in Strategic and Corporate Communication and Minor in Leadership Studies. Serving as a Coordinator to the Office of Alumni Engagement at Chapman University, practicing servant leadership, he is acquiring his MA in Leadership Development.

Why were people surprised when Trump won the election? Why do we trust Uber but not our boss? When we hear a description of a smartphone, why don't we think of a Blackberry? Listen to my interview with Eric Bailey, A NEW Conversation on Bias streaming NOW! Eric Bailey is President of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group and creator of The Walking Meeting, a series of short videos on leadership lessons in 2 minutes. For over a decade Eric has served, local government, non-profit, healthcare, and finance in the areas of leadership and executive coaching, strategy alignment, and culture improvement.     

Bringing Your 'A' Game - Authenticity. Authenticity means your words match your actions, that self -awareness and self-reflection is happening all the time. It's knowing that leadership requires followership.   So, how can you become more authentic and thrive? Listen to this episode to find out!   Trillium Teams is a boutique leadership training firm, specializing in leadership courses, team building workshops, and a team coaching process. Trillium Teams was established by Ruth Gmehlin and Jill Geddes in 2005.For the past 12 years, Jill and Ruth have had the opportunity to work with clients across all industries in North America, the UK, and Asia. Some clients include: Microsoft, Disney, Oracle, NASA, Marriott International, Chanel, Bose, Adobe, Tesla, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Fiji Water.

"Manager's become heroes. Leaders make heroes." Mike Alpert has been the President/CEO of The Claremont Club, a multi-use athletic, social facility with a staff of 271 and servicing over 10,000 members.  Since 1997, Mike he has created a dedicated team with a sense of ownership and accountability and a focus on making a difference in people’s lives. Mike has served on various boards of Athletic Clubs and Wellness Organization and has received prestigious awards including the Association Distinguished Community Service Award.  

What is your personal best? In episode 35 of Like a REAL Boss, Dr. Felicia asks the question, "Are you fit for leadership?" Learn the 4 dimensions of intentions and the most common reasons why we don't achieve our goals. Dr. Felicia English ignites & engages groups as a seasoned professional development trainer. She’s been previously employed with FranklinCovey Co., Port of San Diego, and is a certified John Maxwell Team Coach, Trainer, and Speaker. As the owner of Kaizen Organizational Development Consulting, she has aided client success for 18 years+. Dr. English certified as an Elite Life & Business Coach in 2010 then joined international team YB12 in early 2018 combining her employee/organizational development experience to help individuals and organizations beat procrastination and overcome barriers with her signature coaching program, “Best Year Ever!”

Elaine Williams is an expert on “captivating the crowd.” She knows a thing or two about communicating with power, concise and clear messaging and reading your audience. She is an award winning stand up comedian and speaker who’s appeared on Saturday Night Live,  America’s Got Talent, HBO, ABC, NBC, FOX TV. She’s been featured in The New York Times and on Hay House Radio and is a blogger for the Huffington Post. Author of multiple books, including The Instant Connection: How to Connect with Any Audience Fast. Elaine teaches that only 7% of communication is with actual words; the rest of it is body language, energy, tone, and delivery. Her clients are able to connect quickly with any audience and use their sharpened speaking skills to engage and captivate with stories. She has completed Leadership Training with Landmark Education

Go to school. Get your education. Land a decent job. And you will be set for life! This is the all-to-common theme song of college students and college bound young adults - our future leaders.  From the first day of preschool to picking out the prom dress and tux, this "song" is constantly on repeat. But certain questions plague the young, maturing mind like:  How do I get my dream job or any job for that matter? I've never worked before so what can I expect on my first day and after that? It's time to change the lyrics - Prepare. Prepare. Prepare. REPEAT! Charlene Collier is a dominant force that advocates for young adults. She helps them understand what the job hunt is really like and how to navigate the workplace culture when they do land. Charlene is President of Capitol Consulting Group and an Instructor at UCLA Extension. She serves as a member of the Forbes Council and as a Senior HR Business Partner with Mercedes-Benz R&D North America.

Nitin has a hustler mindset with a heart of gold. His unconventional approach to gaining "rockstars" on his team is ingenious. I wish I'd thought of it! Every CEO, business owner and "boss" needs to listen intently. Breath deeply. And act accordingly!   Nitin Chhoda is proof that an aggressively hardworking attitude will surely pave one’s way to success. From a penniless immigrant, he became a licensed physical therapist, an entrepreneur, an author, and a public speaker in 2007. Today, Nitin owns and runs several multi-million dollar companies with 30+ employees worldwide.

Jeron Mastrud knows a thing or two about high-performance teams. As a former Kansas State University standout student-athlete and NFL starting Tight End for the Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders, Jeron tackled his way from student geek to athletic freak.   Mastrud is now the CEO of Pacific Neuro Therapy, a company which helps athletes and active adults overcome injuries and chronic pain in 10 days or less. Jeron has a passion for athletics, fitness, and helping others in his hometown of Portland, Oregon.  

How is the illusion of certainty, the perception of reality and the power of distinction related? These interwoven topics are the result of research and practice by Eric Bailey on the Principles of Human Understanding. If you desire a deeper understanding of the employees your lead, the team you manage or the organization you run, the Principles of Human Understanding will help you do just that. Learn how to provide the distinction between the expectation and the outcome.  Learn how to ask the right questions when perception and reality have caused dissonance between you and your employee or you and your boss. Learn how "ego" clouds our ability to listen and make informed decisions. Eric Bailey is President of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group and creator of The Walking Meeting, a series of short videos on leadership lessons in 2 minutes. For over a decade Eric has served local government, non-profit, healthcare and finance in the areas of leadership and executive coaching, strategy alignment, and culture i

Relationship Equity. Do you have it? Do you know what it is? Relationship equity is the value that your brand builds with your ideal client. In the corporate world, it can be defined as the VALUE that your personal brand or leadership brand builds with your ideal employee. A.J. Adams is irrationally passionate about helping business owners and leaders leverage their brand to dominate in their industry and role. AJ is an award-winning speaker and provides coaching and consulting to clients in various industries. In this 30 minute episode, A.J. Adams talks business, branding and building UP your relationship equity!

There are women that are "I Wonder" Woman -- women that lack confidence and are at the intersection of humility and uncertainty. Is there a confidence gap between men and women? Why are women less assured than men? Why do women tend to feel less deserving of a promotion? If you are wondering (pun intended) the answers to these questions, carve out 10 minutes NOW and listen! Tiana Sanchez is a "leadership connoisseur" with over a decade of experience that works with mature businesses in order to develop the people they lead so they can add tremendous value to the people they serve. Tiana is divulging three facts and one opinion in 10 minutes!! Listen as you will be confronted to ask yourself some tough questions.  

Did you know that your thoughts affect your emotions, emotions affect actions and that actions affect behaviors? Leading from the "inside out" is regulating how you think, feel, and behave. Being in touch with how you think, feel, and behave can create greater self-awareness as a leader.  In this episode, learn how to pay attention to unhealthy triggers and track them as it happens. Learn how to be intentional with your day starting the moment your eyes open and before your feet hit the ground.  Joy Passey is an NYU Certified Organizational & Executive Coach Emotional Intelligence Certified Coach. Joy uses theater techniques to help business owners who are unclear, stuck or overwhelmed grow their business in the most cost-effective way.