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Next Level Leaders, hosted by Dr. Joseph Walker III, lead pastor Mt. Zion Nashville, provides useful and insightful resources to help leaders RISE (Reimagine, Invest, Succeed, and Elevate). Each episode addresses the intersect between Christianity and the marketplace through conversations with successful leaders. Listeners will be mentored, inspired, and challenged to succeed at the next level. Tune in and start moving from vision to reality!
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7 Types Of People Leaders Need Around Them

7 Types Of People Leaders Need Around Them

In this podcast, Dr. Walker discusses the seven essential types of people leaders should surround themselves with to create a successful and dynamic team. He emphasizes the importance of having a Visionary to inspire long-term goals, a Strategist to break down plans into actionable steps, and an Executor to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently. Dr. Walker also highlights the value of an Innovator who brings creativity and fresh ideas, a Connector who fosters relationships and opportunities, a Motivator who keeps morale high, and a Mentor who provides guidance and wisdom. Together, these seven individuals form a balanced support system that empowers leaders to thrive and achieve their vision.
17:5819/11/2024
Making Wise Decisions

Making Wise Decisions

In this podcast, Dr. Walker delves into the critical art of making wise decisions as a leader. We'll explore how to assess alternatives thoroughly, ensuring that every possible option is carefully evaluated. We'll discuss the importance of consulting counsel, drawing from the collective wisdom of mentors and advisors, and the necessity of gathering grit to make those tough, sometimes unpopular, decisions. The conversation will highlight the need to prioritize purpose, ensuring that every choice aligns with your organization's core mission. We'll also emphasize the power of engaging empathy, considering the broader impact of decisions on your team and community. Finally, we'll talk about the value of reflecting regularly on past decisions to foster continuous learning and the importance of trusting timing—knowing when to act and when to wait for the right moment. This episode is packed with practical insights to help leaders navigate the complexities of decision-making with wisdom and integrity.
18:1512/11/2024
How Do You Motivate People To Action

How Do You Motivate People To Action

In this podcast, Dr. Walker explores the essential strategies leaders can use to motivate themselves toward action. He delves into the importance of maintaining a purposeful vision that drives their daily efforts and the value of continuous personal development to fuel growth and innovation. Dr. Walker also emphasizes the power of positive affirmation and how self-talk can reinforce a leader's confidence and resolve. He discusses the benefits of engaging in passionate pursuits outside of work to maintain high energy levels, as well as the role of peer accountability in keeping leaders focused and motivated. The podcast highlights the significance of purposeful reflection for reassessing goals and reigniting a leader’s passion, while also stressing the need to cultivate a positive environment that not only inspires their team but also enhances their own motivation.
20:0905/11/2024
How To Leverage Your Platform

How To Leverage Your Platform

In this podcast, Dr. Walker shares seven powerful strategies for leveraging your platform effectively. He emphasizes the importance of having a Purposeful Presence by defining your mission, while consistently delivering high-quality content that resonates with your audience. Dr. Walker also highlights the value of Engaging Engagement by actively interacting with your followers and using Strategic Storytelling to authentically connect with them. He encourages Dynamic Diversification across various mediums, partnering with influencers for Influencer Involvement, and regularly conducting Analytical Assessments to refine your approach. These insights provide a comprehensive roadmap for maximizing the impact of your platform.
19:5929/10/2024
Preparing Your Team To Think Outside The Box

Preparing Your Team To Think Outside The Box

In this podcast, Dr. Walker delves into the essential strategies for preparing your team to think outside the box. He explores the importance of fostering curiosity, creating a safe space for ideas, and embracing diverse perspectives to unlock creative potential. Dr. Walker also emphasizes the need to challenge assumptions, provide time and space for innovation, and leverage various tools and techniques to stimulate fresh thinking. By setting innovation goals and rewarding creativity, leaders can cultivate a culture where out-of-the-box thinking thrives, driving their teams toward breakthrough solutions and success
19:3122/10/2024
The Courage To Be Different

The Courage To Be Different

In this podcast, Dr. Walker explores the powerful theme of "The Courage to Be Different," offering seven insightful teachings that challenge leaders to embrace their unique vision, stand firm in their values, and boldly challenge the status quo. Through real-life examples and practical advice, Dr. Walker emphasizes the importance of fostering diversity, overcoming the fear of failure, and leading with authenticity. This episode is a call to action for leaders to inspire others by embracing their differences and empowering those around them to do the same.
20:0915/10/2024
Overcoming The Comparison Syndrome

Overcoming The Comparison Syndrome

In this podcast, Dr. Walker explores the pervasive issue of comparison syndrome and offers a seven-point guide to overcoming it. He discusses the importance of understanding the root causes of comparison, focusing on personal strengths and achievements, setting individual goals, and practicing gratitude. Dr. Walker also emphasizes the need to limit social media use, celebrate others' successes, and seek professional help if necessary. Through these actionable insights, listeners are encouraged to shift their mindset from competition to collaboration, leading to personal growth and a more fulfilling life.
20:2508/10/2024
Managing Stress While Pursuing Success

Managing Stress While Pursuing Success

In this podcast, Dr. Walker explores essential strategies for managing stress while pursuing success. He offers a seven-point framework designed to help leaders maintain their well-being, stay focused, and achieve their goals without sacrificing mental, physical, and emotional health. Dr. Walker emphasizes prioritizing self-care, setting realistic goals, mastering time management, building a support system, embracing flexibility, developing stress management techniques, and maintaining a positive mindset. This episode provides practical insights and actionable advice for leaders striving to thrive under pressure and achieve sustainable success.
20:2201/10/2024
Eliminating A Toxic Work Culture

Eliminating A Toxic Work Culture

Leadership sets culture. When toxicity occurs it is important that leadership stands up and implements effective strategies to eliminate it. Dr. Walker shares invaluable principles that can assist you in building your teams morale while at the same time eliminating toxic culture.
20:4524/09/2024
Discerning Motives In Leadership

Discerning Motives In Leadership

Who can you trust? This is often a difficult question for leaders. This episode reveals ways to pin-point the motives of those around you. These lessons are valuable to anyone who is interested in surrounding themselves with people who have connected to their vision rather than some hidden agenda.
20:2917/09/2024
Overcoming The Pitfalls And Pressure To Impress People

Overcoming The Pitfalls And Pressure To Impress People

Leaders who seek the next level cannot live their lives impressing others. It is an unrealistic expectation. What we can do is our best, and find comfort in the fact that we are improving daily from the person we were the day before. In this episode Dr. Walker will share the pitfalls of impressing people and help you as a leader stay in your lane and achieve the greatness God has for you without concern of the opinions of others.
19:0210/09/2024
 Determining Is It God Or Is It You

Determining Is It God Or Is It You

Many leaders wrestle with whether their next move is in God's will. Discerning the will of God can be difficult especially when it is your desire to be aligned with what God wants you to do. In this episode Dr. Walker will give you practical tips on how to know "if it God or it is you?"
20:4603/09/2024
The Energy Of Synergy: Making It All Make Sense

The Energy Of Synergy: Making It All Make Sense

This episode will assist you and your team in working collaboratively and intentionally. When you understand synergy, your teams energy is focused on the same thing which results in greater clarity and productivity.
13:5127/08/2024
Managing Problematic People

Managing Problematic People

Dealing with difficult people is a challenge for all leaders. This episode will give you practical steps on how to manage those on your team or those who engage your organization who you may deep problematic. Problematic people don’t have to be a problem when you understand how to engage them.
13:5920/08/2024
How To Make Your Organization Grow

How To Make Your Organization Grow

Dr. Walker has over 31 years of practical leadership in growing organizations. In this episode he shares some of his best practices to help your organization experience exponential growth. Get ready to expand.
16:2913/08/2024
Becoming A Flexible Leader

Becoming A Flexible Leader

This episode focuses on helping you as a leader remain relevant. Leaders who are flexible are incredibly successful because they know how to pivot when necessary. This episode will help you become more flexible leader
15:1406/08/2024
Your Personal Happiness Matters

Your Personal Happiness Matters

Self-care is very important in leadership. Many leaders forfeit their personal happiness to assure others enjoy it. This episode will show you the benefits of personal happiness in your workplace and give you tips on how to create space to do things that bring you joy.
14:3130/07/2024
How To Pay Attention To Details

How To Pay Attention To Details

Details make or break vision. When you are committed to creating systems that intentionally focus on details, you position your organization to become successful. This episode will guide you on how to pay attention to details and explain the benefits of doing so.
17:3223/07/2024
Leaders Who Lead With Empathy

Leaders Who Lead With Empathy

In this episode Dr. Walker shares 7 important tips that can help you become a more empathetic leader. This episode underscores the importance of empathy in leadership and explains what is produced once it is displayed.
17:5416/07/2024
How To Make A Good Impression

How To Make A Good Impression

It has been said that you only get one chance to make a good impression. Dr. Walker prepares you to make that impression and gives important tips to consider as you are preparing for those who will engage you or your organization.
17:2309/07/2024
Confronting A Culture Of Stagnation

Confronting A Culture Of Stagnation

Every leader experiences seasons where those entrusted to carry out the vision seemingly lose passion. This can result in complacency and ultimately stagnation. When a culture of stagnation is present, it must be confronted with very intentional strategies to increase Morale so that re-engagement occurs and the vision moves in the right direction. Dr. Walker shares those strategies in this episode.
16:5202/07/2024
Managing The Under The Radar Season

Managing The Under The Radar Season

There is a season when nobody knows your name. It's the season when you have the best opportunity to develop and sharpen your toolbox. Dr. Walker shares how to turn frustration into innovation and creativity. This is a season of preparation prior to the the next level. Use it wisely and you will win.
15:4025/06/2024
It Should Be A Marriage And A Merger

It Should Be A Marriage And A Merger

Dr. Walker takes a honest look at marriage and helps you understand the business side of coming together. There is great value in understanding the merger of marriage, You will gain practical tools on how to leverage your coming together toward the fulfillment of vision.
17:4818/06/2024
Building With The Right People

Building With The Right People

Having the right team is critical to the success of your organization. Dr. Walker gives 7 traits that should be present in the people you have around you. If you build with these, you will be become successful in the implementation of your vision.
17:2911/06/2024
How To Handle Jealousy

How To Handle Jealousy

If you are successful you will have to deal with jealousy. This episode will help you understand the origin of it and how to remain productive in the midst of it. You have to lead through jealousy and accomplish the vision you've set forth. You can handle jealousy and without letting it handle you or hinder you.
16:1004/06/2024
How To Lead Until They Get It

How To Lead Until They Get It

Have you ever been frustrated trying to move a vision forward among people who just didn't get it? We all have. This episode will give you practical strategies on how to get everyone excited about the vision God has given you. You will learn how to get them to see it so you and your team can realize it.
16:0328/05/2024
Preventing Your Flaws From Becoming Your Failures

Preventing Your Flaws From Becoming Your Failures

All leaders have flaws, but there are things you can do to assure that you are not hinder by them. You can put certain things in place to assure productivity and preserve the integrity of your vision. This episode will show you how.
17:0821/05/2024
May 14, 2024 - Eliminating Entitlement

May 14, 2024 - Eliminating Entitlement

Entitlement is more common among organization and their teams than you might think. People make assumptions that are incorrect and often attempt to assert unrealistic expectations upon leadership. As a next level leader, it is important that you confront entitlement and create a culture in your organization where hard work is rewarded rather than just reward those who assume they deserve it.
17:2614/05/2024
Trusting After You've Been Hurt

Trusting After You've Been Hurt

Leadership comes with many stripes. Leaders are often in the bullseye of pain. When hurt, it is important that you continue to function at a high level How do you accomplish this? How do you trust and again and who should you trust? This podcast will answer those questions.
20:3007/05/2024
Managing The Moods And Morale Of Your Team

Managing The Moods And Morale Of Your Team

One of the most important lessons leaders can learn is that our team takes our lead. How we assist people through challenging seasons is a witness to our ability to lead. This episode will give you some practical tips on how to manage the moods and morale of your team.
18:1930/04/2024
Lessons In Closed Doors

Lessons In Closed Doors

Closed doors can be discouraging, especially when you've given it your best effort. Dr. Walker reveals that all closed doors are not bad. When you understand the possibilities that exist when doors are closed, it will help you regroup and position yourself for greater opportunities in the future. This episode will encourage, empower and enlighten you as a leader.
19:2123/04/2024
Don't Let It Change You

Don't Let It Change You

Success can change any of us without us being aware it is happening. Humility and consistent character are values that assure your continued success as a leader. Dr. Walker explains how pride hinders our efforts and gives you suggestions on how to remain consistently you when things around you change.
17:2416/04/2024
How To Deal With Constant Complainers

How To Deal With Constant Complainers

Nobody likes complaining people around. It can be deflating when you are constantly critique by people who always find fault in your best efforts. This episode will help you navigate through the negativity and continue to produce at a high level. You will also gain tips on how to engage complainers and invite them to participate in the facilitation of your vision.
19:4209/04/2024
How To Overcome Complacency

How To Overcome Complacency

One of the enemies to success is complacency. In this episode Dr. Walker explains how to remain progressive in the fulfillment of your vision. You will receive practical tips on how to identify the signs of complacency and overcome them. If you are feeling a little sluggish and weary in the journey, this one is for you.
20:1202/04/2024
Tips For Personal Development

Tips For Personal Development

Every leader should desire to get better everyday. in this episode, Dr. Walker shares some of his personal tips on what keeps him growing and thriving in every area of his life. This will change your life and help you reassess your habits.
19:4226/03/2024
Defeating Next Level Temptation

Defeating Next Level Temptation

Every level of leadership presents new challenges. The most common is temptation. This episode helps you identify the temptation and overcome them. You will get a very clear game plan on how to defeat the intent of the enemy and excel in your career without becoming a casualty to temptation. 
20:4019/03/2024
Staying Right When People Go Left

Staying Right When People Go Left

You can't always control people and their decisions to disconnect from you. What you can control is how you respond to it. This episode address the sensitive topic of broken relationships and the offense that either caused it or is manifesting as a result of it. You will learn how to remain consistent in your character and gain practical tips on how to move forward with your vision. 
19:5112/03/2024
Next Level Leaders - 215th Episode - March 5, 2024 - How To Bring The Best Out Of Others

Next Level Leaders - 215th Episode - March 5, 2024 - How To Bring The Best Out Of Others

Great leaders make others excel. When you are entrusted with a team, each person should feel the impact of your influence and example. This episode will give you guidance on how to influence others to become their best selves. 
20:0705/03/2024
February 27, 2023 - How To Handle Seasons Of Slumps

February 27, 2023 - How To Handle Seasons Of Slumps

Every leader experiences slumps. This episode helps you confront the source of the slump and plow your way out of it so you can produce at an optimal level. Experiencing a slump doesn't make you a bad leader, however staying in  one jeopardizes your ability to lead effectively. This episode will change your life. 
19:5227/02/2024
How To Manage Expectations

How To Manage Expectations

Leadership is tough work. It often collides with the expectations of the people we serve. Managing expectations is about making sure you develop boundaries within your organization. This episode will help you have the necessary conversations with others so that they can reset and reimagine expectations.
18:3120/02/2024
Maximizing Social Media

Maximizing Social Media

The world of social media is vast and fast. When used responsibly, it can be one of the most effective tools for you as a leader in expanding your brand and creating awareness. This episode gives you some helpful hints on how to develop, build and create engagement on your platforms. 
20:1613/02/2024
How To Start Over

How To Start Over

Every leader must develop the capacity to bounce back after a setback. This episode is about regrouping and starting fresh. You will receive practical principles on how to start over effectively and exceed previous expectations. 
19:3106/02/2024
The Call Comes With Clarity

The Call Comes With Clarity

This episode is designed to help you sort out the direction of your assignment. Whatever God calls us to comes with clarity. We should never accept random opportunities. Everything we connect to has a cause and a clear destination.
20:2930/01/2024
Next Level Non-Negotiables

Next Level Non-Negotiables

This episode will give you seven critical areas that should never be compromised. Leaders must possess wisdom as they navigate opportunities. You will gain clarity on why your values matter. This is about not always winning the game but living to play again.
20:2123/01/2024
How To Stay Locked In On Your Vision

How To Stay Locked In On Your Vision

Focus is the key to victory. Avoiding distractions is the key to your success as a leader. This episode will help you avoid the pitfalls that keep so many people from achieving. When you stay locked in great things happen and they will begin now.
20:1116/01/2024
Believe Big And Doing It Big

Believe Big And Doing It Big

hinking outside the box is a trait every Next Level leader should possess. This episode will push you to dream bigger so that you can accomplish more than you've ever done before. This is about SCALE. Get ready to be pushed beyond your comfort zone.
18:3709/01/2024
Time Is Money

Time Is Money

One of the most important things leaders can do is place value on their time. This episode is designed to help you understand how to guard and steward your time so that you can accomplish what you set out to do. You will gain practical steps regarding time management.
21:0502/01/2024
The Importance of Debriefing and Resetting

The Importance of Debriefing and Resetting

Reflection is an essential part of leadership. Every organization should spend time looking back at their strengths and weaknesses and develop a strategy to improve going forward. Dr. Walker shares how this is done and gives a guide to those who are preparing to reset their vision moving forward.
17:2726/12/2023
How to Manage Coveted Connections

How to Manage Coveted Connections

When you are privileged to be at certain tables or in certain rooms, it is important to know how to navigate the landscape. Relationships with influential people can be a delicate balance between knowing what and what not to do. Dr. Walker shares practical wisdom on how to steward these relationships.
16:4519/12/2023
Remaing Patient In The Process

Remaing Patient In The Process

Waiting for your vision to manifest can be difficult. This episode will help you develop greater patience in the process. The process is necessary in order to prepare the vision for manifestation at the appropriate time. You will gain practical steps to assist in the waiting process.
18:0612/12/2023