Best Usita Podcasts (2024)

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Leaders are Resilient (Ep. 78) 28:01

12d ago28:01

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Leaders are Resilient (Ep. 78) Summary In this episode of the Rising Tide Leadership Podcast, Scott and Mo discuss the importance of accountability in leadership. They use the movie 'Civil War' from the Marvel franchise as an analogy to highlight the conflicts that arise when there is a lack of accountability. The conversation is divided into three…

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Special Guest: CW4 (Ret.) Dave Morphis (Ep. 77) 50:22

1M ago50:22

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Summary In this episode of the Rising Tide Leadership Podcast, host Mo interviews his friend Dave, a retired Chief Warrant Officer from the United States Army. They reminisce about their time in the Army and discuss the role of a Chief Warrant Officer. Dave shares his journey from enlisting in the Army Reserves to becoming a Warrant Officer special…

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Leaders are Resilient (Ep. 76) 25:57

1M ago25:57

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Summary In this episode of the Rising Tide Leadership Podcast, Scott and Dr. Michael David Morales discuss the topic of resilience. They start by sharing the story of Ari Dickey, a former knuckleball pitcher in Major League Baseball, who faced numerous roadblocks and challenges throughout his career. The conversation then delves into the importance…

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Change Management (Ep. 75) 27:55

3M ago27:55

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Episode 75 - Change Management Summary In this episode, Scott and Mo discuss change management and its importance in the workplace. They highlight the need for leaders to encounter challenges, build resilience, and foster open communication. They emphasize the importance of recognizing opportunities and engaging employees in the change process. The…

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Leaders Create a Clear Vision (Ep. 74) 24:06

4M ago24:06

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Episode 74 - Leaders Create a Clear Vision A clear vision does more than just set a destination. It inspires, motivates, and provides a sense of purpose essential for any team's success. Point 1: Articulate the Vision Clearly and Passionately Not just about what the goals are but why they matter. Use inspiring and relatable language, ensuring that …

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Special Guest - Dr. Lem Usita (Ep. 73) 27:29

4M ago27:29

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Episode 73: Special Guest - Dr. Lem Usita Summary: In this episode of the Rising Tide Leadership Podcast, host Mo interviews Dr. Lem Usita, an entrepreneur and leadership expert. They discuss Dr. Lem's leadership experience and how he defines leadership. They also explore the obstacles he has faced in his leadership roles and how he overcame them. …

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Three Pillars of Emotional Intelligence (Ep. 72) 26:02

5M ago26:02

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Episode 72 - Three Pillars of Emotional Intelligence EQ - navigating the complex inner interpersonal dynamics, inspiring, motivating teams and making really sound decisions that are based on emotional awareness. Three Pillars of Emotional Intelligence: Self -awareness Empathy Relationship management Self-Awareness: Leaders are self -aware. involves…

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Leading in the Remote (Ep. 71) 21:28

5M ago21:28

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Episode 71: Leading in the Remote Culture is amplified Culture is the heartbeat of any organization Remote work doesn't mean sacrificing the heartbeat - the key lies in intentional cultivation Define culture clearly and consistently, communicate it across all channels, and align hiring practice Bad news needs to be delivered in person Keep it perso…

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Leaders Take Care (Ep. 70) 31:36

5M ago31:36

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Episode 70: Leaders Take Care Point 1: Address the Need for Wellbeing 70% of Americans feel that the nation doesn't care for them, and 38% are considering moving abroad due to concerns about their human rights. (American Psychological Association) Gallup's "State of the Global Workplace" report reveals that 57% of U.S and Canadian workers experienc…

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Convo with a Champion: Coach Candace Moats, IWU Volleyball (Ep. 69) 34:46

6M ago34:46

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Episode 69: A Conversation with a Champion Special Guest: Candace Motes, Indiana Wesleyan University Women's Volleyball Head Coach Won the NAIA National Championship. Every person has a different philosophy and there's no two leadership philosophies that are exactly the same. Background Information: When did you start coaching? I got into volleybal…

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The Adaptable Leader (Ep. 68) 25:35

6M ago25:35

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Episode 68: The Adaptable Leader 1: Leaders Navigate Uncertainty That’s what leaders are all about! Stay composed and level-headed in the face of uncertainty. Practical Technique: Stop and count to 10. Don’t be hasty in the way that we react. Don't ever say anything that you can't take back. By being adaptable, you can act as a source of stability …

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Leaders Start with Why (Ep. 67) 28:20

6M ago28:20

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Episode 67: Leaders Start with Why Questions to Ponder: Have you ever been asked to do something by a leader and not fully understood why? Have you, as a leader, ever asked your team to do something without explaining the task's true purpose? 1. Leaders Start with "Why" BOOK: Start with Why, by Simon Sinek Knowing the vision and direction as a lead…

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Special Guest: SFC John Noe (Ep. 66) 27:19

7M ago27:19

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Episode 66: Hero Spotlight with SFC John Noe Mortuary Affairs – Provides dignity, honor and respect to fallen soldiers. BOOK: Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman https://a.co/d/aA5PjP1 MOVIE: Taking Chance, starring Kevin Bacon Most rewarding part of your job? I feel like I am helping people with a service that a lot of people wouldn’t …

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Building Your Leadership Well (Ep. 65) 25:26

8M ago25:26

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Episode 65 - Building Your Leadership Well: Going Deep to Lead Effectively Depth Equals Competence You are only as good as you continue to learn. To become a truly competent leader, you must dive deep into your field or industry. Competence allows you to: Make informed decisions Solve complex problems effectively Earn the respect and trust of your …

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Leaders Attract the Best (Ep. 64) 26:26

9M ago26:26

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Episode 64: Leaders Attract the Best Point 1: Remote work is here to stay Leaders need to recognize that remote work is here to stay for a significant portion of the workforce. Invest in technology, foster open communication, and create a work culture that values flexibility. Leaders who adapt and provide the tools and support for remote work will …

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Building Your Winning Team (Ep. 63) 23:19

10M ago23:19

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Episode 63: Building Your Winning Team Point 1: Assembling the Right Mix of Talent It's not about finding the best individuals; it's about finding the right individuals to work effectively together to achieve a common goal. QUESTION: Where are you called to be a leader? Leaders need to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their team members and a…

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Nurturing Innovative Leaders (Ep. 62) 25:18

10M ago25:18

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Episode 62: Nurturing Innovative Leaders Leaders Empower Creative Mindsets QUESTION: Are you helping your people take calculated risks to be creative? The best leaders promote innovation by creating an environment of psychological safety. How to foster growth mindsets: Create learning opportunities (books, seminars, etc.) Continuous skill developme…

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Leaders Sacrifice More (Ep. 61) 27:06

11M ago27:06

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Episode 61: Leaders Sacrifice More Personal Time and Energy Investment QUESTION: What kind of time and energy do you give to your team? Sacrificing personal time for work-related tasks is a hallmark of effective leadership. QUESTION: Are you the one who gets it done? Are you willing to go the extra mile? When everybody else goes home, leaders stay …

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Thriving in Leadership in the Workplace 26:26

12M ago26:26

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Episode 60 - Thriving in Leadership in the Workplace Build trust within your team. Trust starts by getting to know each team member on an individual level. Take the time to understand their strengths, challenges, and personal aspirations. Show genuine interest in their lives outside of work. Open and Transparent Communication: Be accessible and app…

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Leaders KnowTheir Weaknesses (Ep. 59) 20:25

1y ago20:25

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Episode 59: Leaders Know Their Weaknesses Point 1: Self-Awareness and Growth Leaders who possess self-awareness: have a deep understanding of their strengths and weaknesses play to their strengths and mitigate their weaknesses QUESTION: Are you aware of the stuff that you don't know? BOOK: 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell “You don't …

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Leaders Always Ask Questions (Ep. 58) 26:19

1y ago26:19

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Episode 58: Leaders Always Ask Questions Being in relationships with people is all about having great conversations. Asking Good Questions Fosters a Culture of Learning and Collaboration Collective efforts are greater than any individual's contribution. Creates a profound sense of camaraderie, trust, and unity among the team members. Actively liste…

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Effective Listening for Leaders (Ep. 57) 20:29

1y ago20:29

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Episode 57: Effective Listening for Leaders Listening Builds Communication Paul D. Hubbard was playing quarterback for Gallaudet University. As a leader, the way that you communicate with your team is as important. A leader needs to be able to communicate effectively. Listening well is a crucial aspect of effective communication for a leader. By ac…

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Accountability in Leadership (Ep. 56) 20:05

1y ago20:05

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Episode 56: Accountability in Leadership BOOK: “Getting things done”, David Allen Leadership accountability is crucial for the success and growth of a business. Three reasons why accountability is important: Organizational Alignment Everybody is accountable for what happens within the company, no matter what level you are at. Leadership accountabil…

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Developing a Change Mindset (Ep. 55) 22:41

1y ago22:41

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Episode 55: Developing a Change Mindset Identify common obstacles to change. “Everything changes and nothing remains still, and you cannot step twice into the same stream.” - Heraclitus Recognize the common obstacles individuals and organizations face when making changes. Fear of failure Resistance to change Rusty Nail Story: A lot of people are ex…

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Practical Tips for Developing Leadership (Ep. 54) 28:09

1y ago28:09

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Episode 54: Practical Tips for Developing Leadership Here are a couple of practical ways to develop strong leadership skills to lead your team. Set clear goals. You stop your leadership right in its tracks if you don't have your goals set before you. You have to establish clear and measurable goals and then make sure that they align with the organi…

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Three Goals of an Aspiring Leader (Ep. 53) 22:04

1+ y ago22:04

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Episode 53: Three Goals of an Aspiring Leader 1. Develop Strong Communication Skills. Leaders must understand that effective communication is a crucial skill, no matter their industry. Communication helps: Convey their ideas & vision Build trust Resolve conflict Inspire others QUESTION: Are you practicing active listening skills? Active listening m…

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The Weekend Drop! By Avery Usita 046 Set 1 - KISSFM 106.1 06-27-20 52:24

1+ y ago52:24

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Topic Ft. A7S - Breaking Me Dua Lipa - Break My Heart Doja Cat - Say So Ed Sheeran Ft. Justin Bieber - I Don’t Care Lil Mosey - Blueberry Faygo Lizzo - Good As Hell The Weekend - Blinding Lights Bebe Rexha - Last Hurrah Marshmello Ft. Halsey - Be Kind Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted Tove Lo - Habits Jackson Wang - 100 Ways Harry Styles - Waterm…

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The Weekend Drop! By Avery Usita 045 Set 1 - KISSFM 106.1 06-20-20 50:14

1+ y ago50:14

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Twenty One Pilots - Level of Concern Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now Shawn Mendes - Senorita Halsey - You Should Be Sad Megan The Stallion - Savage Drake - Toosie Slide Camila Cabello - My Oh My Harry Styles - Adore You Daddy Yankee - Con Calma Jonas Brothers - X Billie Eilish - Bad Guy The Weekend - Blinding Lights Bruno Mars and Cardi B - Please Me Li…

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The Weekend Drop! By Avery Usita 044 Set 1 - KISSFM 106.1 06-13-20 51:13

1+ y ago51:13

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Surfaces - Sunday best Harry Styles - Adore You Drake - Toosie Slide Shaggy - Angel Megan The Stallion - Savage Post Malone - Circles Dua Lipa - Break My Heart Ariana Grande - Love Me Harder Saint JHN - Roses Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted Maren Morris - The Bones Ellie Goulding - Hate Me Trevor Daniel - Falling Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now Blac…

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The Weekend Drop! By Avery Usita 043 Set 1 - KISSFM 106.1 05-29-20 52:44

1+ y ago52:44

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Justin Bieber - Intentions Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now Trevor Daniel - Falling Khalid & Disclosure - Know Your Worth SZA & Justin Timberlake - The Other Side Billie Eilish - Bad Guy Roddy Ricch - The Box Ellie Goulding - Close To Me Maren Morris - The Bones Demi Lovato - I Love Me Harry Styles - Adore You Jason Derulo - Talk Dirty Drake - Toosie Sli…

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The Weekend Drop! By Avery Usita 042 Set 1 - KISSFM 106.1 05-23-20 52:50

1+ y ago52:50

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SZA & Justin Timberlake - The Other Side Harry Styles - Adore You Black Eyed Peas - Ritmo Selena Gomez - Lose You To Love Me Regard - Ride It The Weekend - Heartless Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now NF - Let You Down Justin Bieber - Intentions Trevor Daniel - Falling Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted Tove Lo - Talking Body Dua Lipa - Break My Heart Doj…

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The Weekend Drop! By Avery Usita 041 Set 1 - KISSFM 106.1 05-16-20 52:45

1+ y ago52:45

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Drake - Toosie Slide Camila Cabello - My Oh My Black Eyed Peas - Ritmo Ariana Grande - Breathin Dua Lipa - Break My Heart Post Malone - Circles Doja Cat - Say So Bazzi - Mine Regard - Ride It Demi Lovato - I Love Me Roddy Ricch - The Box Ellie Goulding - Hate Me Justin Bieber - Intentions Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now Trevor Daniel - Falling Ellie Gou…

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The Weekend Drop! By Avery Usita 040 Set 1 - KISSFM 106.1 05-09-20 51:37

1+ y ago51:37

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Drake - Toosie Slide Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now Post Malone - Circles Sam Smith & Normani - Dancing With A Stranger Justin Bieber - Intentions Demi Lovato - I Love Me Camila Cabello - My Oh My Marshmello Ft. Bastille - Happier Regard - Ride It Billie Eilish - Bad Guy Doja Cat - Say So Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass BENEE Ft. Gus Dapperton - S…

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The Weekend Drop! By Avery Usita 039 Set 1 - KISSFM 106.1 04-25-20 52:49

1+ y ago52:49

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BENEE Ft. Gus Dapperton - Supalonely The Weekend - Blinding Lights Billie Eilish - Bad Guy Usher - I Don’t Mind Demi Lovato - I Love Me Justin Bieber - Intentions Maroon 5 - Memories Lauv - I Like Me Better Camila Cabello - My Oh My Khalid & Disclosure - Know Your Worth Harry Styles - Adore You G-Easy & Halsey - Him & I Roddy Ricch - The Box Billie…

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The Weekend Drop! By Avery Usita 038 Set 1 - KISSFM 106.1 04-18-20 50:54

1+ y ago50:54

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Demi Lovato - I Love Me The Weekend - Blinding Lights Billie Eilish - Bad Guy Darude - Sandstorm Dua Lipa - Break My Heart Halsey - You Should Be Sad Harry Styles - Adore You Sam Feldt Ft. Rani - Post Malone Black Eyed Peas Ft. Balvin - Ritmo Post Malone - Circles The Weeknd - Heartless Ava Max - Torn Doja Cat - Say So Justin Bieber - Intentions Du…

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The Weekend Drop! By Avery Usita 037 Set 1 - KISSFM 106.1 04-11-20 52:13

1+ y ago52:13

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Ride It - Regard Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted Post Malone - Circles Marshmello Ft. Bastille - Happier Black Eyed Peas Ft. Balvin - Ritmo The Weekend - Blinding Lights Usher - Nice & Slow Demi Lovato - I Love Me Maroon 5 - Memories Harry Styles - Adore You Halsey - Without Me Benee Ft. Gus Capertone - Supalonely Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now Jus…

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The Weekend Drop! By Avery Usita 036 Set 1 - KISSFM 106.1 03-28-20 52:56

1+ y ago52:56

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Roddy Ricch - The Box Blackbear - Hot Girl Bummer Justin Timberlake - Sexy Back Arizona Zervas - Roxanne Benny Blanco - Eastside Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted Tove Lo - Habits Dua lipa - Don’t Start Now Lizzo - Truth Hurts Maroon 5 - Memories The Weekend - Heartless Ariana Grande - Boyfriend Justin Bieber - Intentions Doja Cat - Say So Ava Ma…

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The Weekend Drop! By Avery Usita 035 Set 1 - KISSFM 106.1 03-21-20 52:10

1+ y ago52:10

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Camila Cabello - My Oh My Tones and I - Dance Monkey Ariana Grande - Breathin Halsey - You Should Be Sad Lizzo - Cuz I Love You Dua lipa - Don’t Start Now Jonas Brothers - Only Human Maroon 5 - Memories Taylor Swift - The Man G-Easy & Halsey - Him & I Dan & Shay - 10,000 Hours Chelsea Cutler - Sad Tonight Justin Bieber - Intentions Ellie Goulding -…

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The Weekend Drop! By Avery Usita 034 Set 1 - KISSFM 106.1 03-14-20 53:29

1+ y ago53:29

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Brockhampton - Sugar Dua lipa - Don’t Start Now Shawn Menedes - If I Can’t Have You Benny Blanco Ft. Halsey - Eastside The Weeknd - Heartless Lizzo - Good As Hell Post malone - Circles Ava Max - Sweet But Psycho Billie Eilish - Bad Guy Camila Cabello - My Oh My Tones and I - Dance Monkey Sean Paul - Get Busy Chelsea Cutler - Sad Tonight Selena Gome…

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The Weekend Drop! By Avery Usita 033 Set 1 - KISSFM 106.1 03-07-20 45:29

1+ y ago45:29

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Chelsea Cutler - Sad Tonight Tones & I - Dance Monkey Silk City & Dua Lipa - Electricity Halsey - You Should Be Sad Ed Sheehan Ft. Camila Cabello and Cardi B - South of The Border Post Malone & Black Eyed Peas - Circles Bryce Vine Ft. YG - La La Land Maroon 5 - Memories Blackbear & Megan Thee Stallion - Hot Girl Bummer Zedd and Maren Morris and Gre…

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The Weekend Drop! By Avery Usita 032 Set 1 - KISSFM 106.1 02-29-20 53:17

1+ y ago53:17

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Trevor Daniel - Falling Rihanna - We Found Love Shaed - Trampoline Taylor Swift - The Man Ariana Grande - Thank U, Next Raymond Decker X Dan X Shay & Justin Bieber - 10,000 Hours Tones & I - Dance Monkey Camila Cabello Ft. Young Thug - Havana Ed Sheehan Ft. Justin Bieber - I Don't Care Brockhampton - Sugar Shawn Mendes - If I Can't Have You…

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Leaders Inspire Greatness (Ep. 52) 21:03

2+ y ago21:03

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Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 52: Leaders Inspire Greatness 1. Define Greatness If there is no culture defined, that’s where you have to start. QUESTION: What is that culture? What are the things that you like and what are the things that you wish that you could change? If you wanted to change culture to the core, you would have …

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Leaders Make it Count (Ep.51) 21:38

2+ y ago21:38

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Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 51: Leaders Make it Count 1) Leaders Live in the Future Leaders are the ones that think big and are willing to take chances. QUESTION: Are you living out your purpose with passion and reaching for new heights? Leaders look into the future and see something that almost seems unattainable. They thrive …

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Leaders Find A Role (Ep.50) 22:08

2+ y ago22:08

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Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 50: Leaders Find A Role “The star of the team is the team.” - John Wooden If you want to be a good leader, you have to know both your role, and the role of each person on your team. 1. Know Your Role If you don’t know your role, then it is going to muddy the waters for everybody else on your team. QU…

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Leaders Foster Emotional Stability (Ep.49) 24:50

2+ y ago24:50

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Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 49: Leaders Foster Emotional Stability Today what we want to talk about is the way that leaders should approach the emotional stability of both themselves and the people on their teams. 1. Leaders Promote Genuine Emotion. Sports is a great metaphor for life. If you want to find out the way somebody i…

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It’s the Little Things (Ep. 48) 21:45

2+ y ago21:45

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Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 48: It’s the Little Things 1. Break Down the Vision I think most of us have a lot more conversations with ourselves in our own head than we actually communicate to others on our team. Everything comes back to communication. If you want to be an effective leader, you have to work on your communication…

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Become a Lifelong Teacher (Ep.47) 21:20

2+ y ago21:20

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Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 47: Become a Lifelong Teacher 1. Commit to Yourself Before you do anything that is worthwhile for anybody else, you have to put in the time to become the best version of yourself. Everybody is going to have the chance to lead. The question is, are you going to be ready when you are called on to do th…

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A Key Ingredient to Success (Ep. 46) 21:35

2+ y ago21:35

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Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 46: A Key Ingredient to Success “It’s never going to be easy, but the pain that you’re gonna go through is what makes it all worth it. The joy and true happiness I have found is actually going throught the struggles, through the pain and through the challenges of achieving my goals. It’s always in th…

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Promoting Good Values – Part 2 (Ep. 45) 22:40

3y ago22:40

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Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 45: Promoting Good Values (Part 2) Part 1 Recap: What are my values? How do my values shape decisions? Part 2: 3. Where do my values need to be adjusted? As leaders, we are committed to meeting the goals of all shapes and sizes. You have to find your role within that team and do what it takes to be e…

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Promoting Good Values (Ep.44) 22:47

3y ago22:47

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Visit Our Website: https://www.rtclc.com Episode 44: Promoting Good Values How do we set ourselves up to build good people, good teams, and that culture? It all starts with your personal values. 1. What Are My Values? Your values are the things that you believe that guide your life. People of influence have to have another level of values, a subset…

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