The Leaders Coach Podcast

Dr. Shanita Brown, the host of the Leaders Coach podcast, reflects on her radio career and introduces her new platform focused on self-leadership. She emphasizes the importance of leaders being self-aware. Dr. Brown shares her personal journey, highlighting her leadership experience since age 15 and her Christian-based approach to leadership. She discusses practical tips for self-awareness, such as journaling, seeking feedback, and mindfulness meditation. The podcast aims to empower leaders by developing their personal growth, ultimately benefiting those they lead. 

Dr. Shanita Brown discusses the importance of self-awareness for leaders. She highlights the significance of discipline, self-control, and a strong moral compass in leadership. Dr. Brown shares personal anecdotes, such as her experience with journaling and the impact of her grandmother's advice. She also introduces the concept of "areas of growth" as a modern alternative to acknowledging weaknesses. Listeners are encouraged to choose an area of discipline, measure progress, and set moral beliefs to enhance their self-awareness and leadership skills.

Dr. Shanita Brown expresses gratitude to her listeners for their support and engagement with her podcasts. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and community in leadership. Dr. Brown discusses the distinction between faith and faithfulness, highlighting the need for consistent effort and endurance in leadership. She shares her personal journey of overcoming fears and doubts to launch her podcast. Dr. Brown also explains coaching as a process of unlocking potential through thought-provoking questions, differentiating it from therapy. She encourages listeners to stay committed, celebrate small wins, and maintain discipline in their personal and professional growth.

Dr. Shanita Brown hosts her mother, Kay Lacy, on the Leaders Coach Podcast to discuss Leading while parenting. Kay shares her journey of becoming a young mother at 19, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing her children over herself. She highlights the significance of maturity, responsibility, and prayer in her parenting approach. Kay recounts specific moments, like discovering her pregnancy and nurturing her children's unique talents. She stresses the importance of consistency, respect, and resilience. Dr. Brown reflects on her upbringing, noting her mother's leadership and the impact on her own parenting philosophy. The conversation underscores the value of personal sacrifice and unconditional love in effective parenting; teaching others how to lead themselves first. 

Dr. Shanita Brown hosts Dr. Ulf Spears as he discusses male leadership. Dr. Spears, a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in education and business, emphasizes the importance of authenticity and humility in leadership. He highlights the need for men to lead themselves and their families, noting that societal pressures often inflate self-confidence. Dr. Spears advises men to hire in their areas of weakness and encourages women to support men in being their authentic selves. He also shares his journey from an inner-city background to becoming a dean at Warner Pacific University, stressing the importance of role models and overcoming limited mindsets.

Dr. Shanita Brown discusses the importance of adaptability in leadership, emphasizing the need to remain flexible and resilient in the face of change. She shares personal anecdotes and examples, such as a Kara Lawson Duke's women's basketball coach's calm demeanor under pressure, to illustrate effective leadership. Dr. Brown introduces new segments: "Question of the Day," where listeners can submit questions, and "What Inspired You," inviting listeners to share their sources of inspiration. She also highlights the significance of self-awareness, seeing challenges as opportunities, and being patient with oneself in the growth process. The episode concludes with action steps for adaptability and encouragement for leaders to stay steadfast and seek continuous improvement.