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JUST LEAD Podcast

Mark Quattrochi, Just Lead

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The JUST LEAD Podcast with Mark Quattrochi is all about challenging leaders to take action in every situation. Whether it's your life, family, or organization, the time is now! JUST LEAD. Mark Q is a Brooklyn native, baseball fanatic, & former music industry leader. Now, he's the Lead Pastor at theChapel in Tampa Bay, Florida.
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The Unstuck and Unstoppable Podcast is a resource designed to help you move your life forward. It's estimated that 80% of Americans feel stuck in one or more areas of life. As a result, it's easy to find yourself in what feels like a hopeless situation, whether it's a strained relationship, financial hardship, a failed career, an unhealthy lifestyle etc. Join Jimn Kyles on his mission to help you shake off the past, find your purpose, and get on with life. Hit subscribe to download each new ...
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Maybe it's just us, but it feels like "excellence" has become something of a buzzword for many companies and individuals these days. But, just because it's written on the walls doesn't always happening down the halls. And whether you're the leader of an organization, leading your home, or even leading yourself, YOU are the standard bearer for excel…
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It’s officially baseball season & we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than to invite our dear friend and MLB Umpire Vic Carapazza on the show. With a 20+ year career behind the plate, a decade in the majors, and most recently a World Series appearance – Vic stands out among today’s top umpires in the game. Beyond balls & strikes, the tru…
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As we grow in life & leadership, we have to ask ourselves this question – WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT? It may sound like a selfish question on the surface – “getting what you want.” But if you don’t do the work to clarify it, you’re going to be frustrated. In your life, in your home, in your family, at your job, during the year, for vacation, in your m…
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How can we make the most of every minute as we lead our lives, families, & organizations? All too often we focus on the BIG stuff, and we don’t realize all of the tiny changes that are necessary. You can aspire to big goals, but if you don’t prioritize your time & manage it well, you’re going to fall short. Join us for Part 2 of this 2 Part Episode…
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How can we make the most of every minute as we lead our lives, families, & organizations? All too often we focus on the BIG stuff, and we don’t realize all of the tiny changes that are necessary. You can aspire to big goals, but if you don’t prioritize your time & manage it well, you’re going to fall short. Join us for Part 1 of this 2 Part Episode…
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Life is moving fast, and sometimes it’s difficult to get perspective. When busyness, to-do lists, projects, and even expectations begin to pile up, we can easily lose focus of our days. Left unchecked, days turn into weeks & weeks turn into a life that is unfocused and unclear. How do we reset? It’s important to zoom out and look at our lives with …
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This week, we welcome our dear friend and Pastor Q’s “twin brother,” Pastor Monté Dillard. Pastor Monté is the Senior Pastor of the First Church of God Christian Life Center in Evanston, IL – near Chicago, and is without a doubt one of the most influential leaders in his community. We discussed racial reconciliation, diversity, and what it looks li…
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The best drummers in the world understand the nuances of timing & rhythm better than anyone. They aren't crashing all the cymbals and slapping the toms all at once. They know when to play, when to rest, and all of the dynamics in between. So it is with our lives, families, and organizations. If we are going to be the best we can be in 2024, we have…
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We want to thank you JUST LEAD Family for the best year of the podcast yet! We're honored to get to serve you & invest in your life, family, and organization. Join us as we dust off the old vinyls & go back in time to rediscover the Top 5 Moments of 2023. To listen to the full conversation & download the show notes from each of these moments, make …
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Grab some popcorn & get ready to discover some leadership gold inside of your favorite Christmas classics. Yeah, yeah, don’t act like you don’t have those Hallmark movies on repeat (even if it is just the same story with different sweaters)! Believe it or not, there’s essential lessons we can apply to our life, family, and organizations tucked away…
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As dynamic leaders, we love to move fast and get things done! But BEFORE you move too quickly onto the next big mountain, it’s important to take some time to EVALUATE where you’re at & how you’re doing. These honest moments come from the desire to always get better. Whether it’s with your team, family, or even self-reflection, taking time to evalua…
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Sometimes leaders are faced with situations that they can lead through by drawing on past experiences. But what about the times when something in completely NEW, and you find yourself in uncharted waters? Everyone is looking to you to lead, but there are is no precedent and no map for where to go or how to get there. Even in uncertainty, we believe…
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If your team lacks trust, it’s quite possible that you haven’t gone first in vulnerability. Believe it or not, vulnerability is a leader’s sign of strength, not weakness. When done appropriately, vulnerability can be a huge asset to foster collaboration, trust, and bonding on an otherwise splintered team. But as always, it means WE as leaders must …
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President Harry Truman was famous for the sign on his desk, “The buck stops here.” In other words, the final decision rests with the leader. But how do you know what the right decision is? Or even more importantly, WHEN to make it? The answers to these questions usually lead to a wide range of outcomes --- from raving success to utter disaster! The…
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Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps said, “I believe the only difference between gold and silver medal winners is their attitude, not their ability.” Simply put, nothing affects an outcome quite like your attitude. Your circle of influence & every room you walk into will be affected by your attitude - positive or negative. And when we feel like SO…
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Currently in the United States, anxiety affects more than 40 million adults and that number is only increasing and often highly under-reported. Even when everything in life may say that we’re successful, our anxiety will tell us that something is wrong, that something is just off. And what about those everyday stressors that just drive us crazy? Wh…
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Currently in the United States, anxiety affects more than 40 million adults and that number is only increasing and often highly under-reported. Even when everything in life may say that we’re successful, our anxiety will tell us that something is wrong, that something is just off. And what about those everyday stressors that just drive us crazy? Wh…
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One of the common themes we’ve explored is the concept of pursuing people who are further along than you in their leadership journey. As you grow, others will look to you to mentor them on their journey — whether it’s their career, family, finances, or personal influence. It’s an honor that anyone would ask, but it’s important to use wisdom in how …
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Maturity isn’t defined by age, personality, or even experience. It’s marked by traits that a leader of any age can begin to adopt and walk out in their everyday life. The best part is that none of these come with a certain set of talent or charisma, but are made up of daily choices that will set you apart if you decide follow it. To say it explicit…
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Great leaders aren't focused on how many followers they have, but on how many leaders they are developing. This takes an extra stretch of leadership capacity, but it's key to going to the next level in your leadership. And let's be honest! Leading other leaders is hard. Sometimes it can feel like you've got a tiger by the tail! But trust us; it's s…
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Here's the deal, appreciation is not just a nice idea - it's a winning formula! Genuine appreciation inspires like nothing else and has a multiplying effect. A rising tide lifts all boats. And when you RAISE UP the unique contributions of others, it LIFTS up their attitude, spirit, morale, and spurs them along to excellence. But for appreciation to…
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What happens when your team under-achieves, under-performs, and at times miss the most important values? It's far too easy to play the blame game, throw your hands up in frustration and say, "THEY just aren't cutting it!" But healthy leaders take a different approach. Rather than pointing fingers, they look in the mirror and find ways to improve th…
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“WE NEED TO TALK!” Does that phrase trigger something inside of you? Why or why not? The reality is, confrontation is NOT negative, but necessary in our life, family, or organization! The only reason we have a negative reaction to it, is because we’ve seen it done so poorly. However, when done in the most healthy way, confrontation can be a catalys…
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As leaders, we love to get things done, crush it, conquer, and advance! But we can’t look past the blinking light on the dashboard, no matter how fast we’re moving. The truth is, the conversation around mental health has been ignored for far too long. We receive messages and hear stories of leaders who are struggling with thoughts, insecurities, fe…
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Any time there’s a major issue in culture whether it be current events, politics, trending topics, or maybe something specific to your niche – people inevitably ask YOU as a leader, “what are your thoughts?” We live in an increasing soapbox culture where we hear many leaders say they feel a certain pressure to “post thoughts” or weigh in on current…
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What happens when ego gets in the way of moving things forward? Whether it’s your life, family, or organization — our own ego can be a major roadblock to progress. And if we’re not careful, we can start making decisions that feed our ego, but cause harm to where we’re leading. How do we take a healthy approach. One that has the confidence needed to…
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Vision may very well be the most important responsibility of any leader. Without it, life grows mundane, people become frustrated or unmotivated, and organizations decline. But vision is more than hype, and more than just dreaming. It's about helping people see a better future and compelling them to come along for the ride. Vision is about calling …
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This episode focuses on the power of micro habits and how small incremental changes in your daily habits can lead to significant improvement in life. Hosts Jimn Kyles and Jolea Garza discuss how it is easy to get stuck when trying to make progress due to feeling overwhelmed by the idea of making big changes. They emphasize that perfection is not ne…
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In this episode of Unstuck and Unstoppable, hosts Jimn Kyles and Jolea Garza discuss how to build a lasting marriage. They examine why divorce rates are so high and provide tips for those in a relationship or about to be in one on improving their relationship. They also cover the importance of relying on God and making him the center of the marriag…
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Leaders are learners. Period, end of story. No debate! They are always looking for ways to improve, get better, and lean into whatever it takes to grow. And it doesn't stop with a degree in organizational leadership or get the dream sales job! The best leaders are LIFELONG learners, and they adopt the teachable attitude that everyone and everything…
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Can we be honest? Your family may be the most challenging organization you'll ever lead. Sure, all the leadership podcasts, motivational YouTube videos, and the next guy selling their masterclass might equip you with "leadership knowledge." But all of the hype often goes out the window when we stop teaching what we know, and reproducing who we are.…
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It's not uncommon over time to build close relationships with your co-workers. However, in a rapidly changing marketplace, how do you handle it when a trusted co-worker and even confidant, becomes your boss? YIKES! Now, the relationship is different. You used to always catch lunch on Friday, talk about the game from the weekend, and maybe even hang…
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Today on the Unstuck and Unstoppable Podcast, host Jimn Kyles is joined by Pastor Mark Quatrochi, the founding pastor of the Chapel, a multigenerational, culturally diverse church in Trinity, Florida. PQ also hosts a podcast called Just Lead that focuses on active leaders and making timely decisions in a dynamic marketplace. PQ has had a 20-year ca…
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The reality is, Millennials are no longer the “new kids on the block” in the workforce. They are the majority, and even mid-career. Millennial are ages 27-43, prime ages to take on new managerial and leadership roles. It’s the “earning years” if you will. However, over the past decade, the conversation of Millennials in the workplace has been rife …
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Just a quick update on our release schedule moving forward. As leaders, we know that consistency matters & it’s important to know exactly WHEN episodes will drop here on the podcast. That way you can build it into your schedule and never be left guessing if there’s something new on the way. So here it is, ready?!? Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, so twic…
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Jimn Kyles and Josh Khachadourian talks about understanding real masculinity and what it means to be a man. Josh has spent 15 years in a Fortune 500 company focusing on building high performing teams and developing the best in class leaders. He is also the host of Raising the Standard podcast and the author of The Standard: Discovering Jesus as the…
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Jim Kyles and David Winston discuss the topic of living an authentic life and the courage needed to reach one’s full potential. David is the founder and creator of the Winston Leadership Institute and author of “Authentic: The Confidence to be Yourself, the Courage to Release Your Greatness.” David serves as a pastor at Living Word Christians Cente…
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The branding of “dream college” is a lucrative one. Many students are sold grand ideas of campus life with vast social life, student perks, world-class dorms, football teams, and the messaging that says if you wear these colors, you are somebody. This is all propelled by a very competitive academic environment, and a social pressure that students f…
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This week's episode features special guest, Todd Hopkins. Todd Hopkins is the founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services, an award-winning janitorial franchising company and one of the most respected brands in its industry. Office Pride, with headquarters in Palm Harbor, has 140+ franchise locations in 24 state…
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In all our years developing leaders, one of the biggest misconceptions is that leadership is reserved for the extroverts. You get it --- loud, boisterous, large and in-charge. And many introverts who would make PHENOMENAL leaders disqualify themselves. Some of our introvert friends have even reported being overlooked or passed up for leadership opp…
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If you want to learn how to confront temptation, you're listening to the right episode. What I am about to share is based on the book “The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham” which chronicles how Billy and his team confronted temptation. Today, I will discuss the Modesto Manifesto they created and made public to help people be accountable, understa…
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Merry Christmas! We hope you’re surrounded by friends, family, Christmas decorations, and maybe even enjoying a cup of hot chocolate right now. As you lean into what matters most this Christmas season, we want to encourage you to slow down & enjoy the holidays. Everything that needs to get done will get done, & we’re believing 2023 is going to be y…
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In today’s episode, we talk with our guest, Josiah Alipate, about his identity crisis and his journey to living a life of purpose. Josiah is a coach, digital creator, storyteller, and social media influencer who uses his platform to lead people to Jesus. Get a copy of "Unstuck and Unstoppable" at www.jimnkyles.com Join our email newsletter and get …
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A talented franchisee, small-business owner is asked to give a keynote at their annual company event. They’re new to public speaking, and though talented at what they do, they’re apprehensive about speaking on stage. Many new leaders find themselves in situations just like this where they are asked to speak publicly, give a keynote, speak at a conf…
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If you are struggling with motivation and discipline, then you are listening to and watching the right episode today. There are tons of people right now that seem to have no discipline. Is it really a lack of discipline or could it be a lack of vision? Today, we will share with you the three things that will help you understand and gain mastery of …
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As one year comes to a close and another is around the corner, maybe you're looking back & seeing where you fell short. Sometimes life happens outside of our control - losing a job, health declined, or some other unexpected fallout. So how do we respond & move forward with a clean slate? Rather than beating yourself up about what's behind you, ther…
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Today, we will learn how to build a successful and lasting partnership with anybody. What I will teach you today applies to all relationships in life. It is not just for the workplace or the business setting; it applies to your marriage and family. It could be your relationship with friends or members of your church. When building a partnership wit…
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By nature, leaders like to take action! But in most cases, their desire to take action outpaces the authority they have been given to make decisions. In other words, you may have a boss, director, team captain, parent, teacher, coach or someone else that’s in charge. How do you influence in a positive direction, LEAD UP, and make a difference even …
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This week, we sat down with Steve Rassel, Assistant Director of High Performance with the Toronto Blue Jays. We recently got a tour of their world-class training facility in Tampa Bay, FL, and were blown away by their team values, culture, approach to leadership development, and the mindset they use to train professional athletes at an elite level.…
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Do you need to communicate in a public setting? Are you afraid of public speaking? We want to help you create messages that will bring a great impact on other people’s lives and in today’s episode, we will share five things that will help you effectively pull your message together. Order your copy of "Unstuck and Unstoppable" here -www.jimnkyles.co…
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