n this episode you will receive valuable principles that can help you make intelligent financial personal and professional decisions. Leaders plan! It's what we do. Dr. Walker gives very practical insight on how to prepare yourself for the future so that you labor will not be in vain.

The success of any leader is connected to discipline. Discipline is required for self-development. We must work on areas of our personal and professional lives daily. Dr. Walker shares some tips that have been effective for him and gives you a blueprint on how to embrace discipline as a leader.

As your organization grows there will never be a lack of invitations to partner. Next Level leaders are very discerning concerning who to do business with, because all partnerships are not good for you. This episode will give you specific traits to look for when considering aligning your vision with others and how to determine if it is something you need to pass on.

Trust is a difficult thing to earn. If leaders are going to get things done, it will require building trust with those to whom you want to engage. This is a process of intentionality. This episode will give you a few pointers on how to build trust so that your vision can move forward.

This episode will give you practical steps on attracting support for your vision. In order for vision to be executed, it must be properly funded. Dr. Walker will challenge you to examine your strategy as well as help you position yourself to be more appealing to potential partners.

Leadership is tough business. It is inevitable that you will experience pain from unlikely sources. In this episode you discover how to effectively lead in the midst of your hurt. You will gain practical strategies on addressing your pain while simultaneously being productive. Nothing hinders a next level leader!

The most effective leaders on the planet have learned the art of doing relationships well. This episode will help you develop the skills to become a relational leader. Dr Walker shares out of his personal experience how building and nurturing relationships has contributed to his success.

Every organization experiences shifts. Leadership is about managing these shifts and recognizing the sifting process that occurs as a result. Everything will not survive shifts, but this episode will explain how to understand the sifting in the shifting.

This episode deals with identifying and addressing liabilities within your organization. It can take years to build your brand and only minutes for to crumble because there was no attention to risk. Dr. Walker shares some practical strategies on how to courageously release liabilities while affirming those people who are  assets within your organization.

When you are a next level leader you refuse to become irrelevant. Maintaining your creative edge is essential to your survival. It takes courage and capacity to remain recreative. In this episode you will gain practical and proven strategies on maintaining your creative edge. This is about where you are going, not where you've been. It's about stretching you to believe what's possible and having the right people around you that can help you get there. Listen and be changed.

When you have a vision or dream it's important to have a team that can accompany the scale of it. What you are dreaming about is Big and your team matters. In this episode Dr. Walker explains the kind of people you need on your team to steward your vision to fruition. Dreamwork does take Teamwork. What matters is not just a team, but the right team.

Slumps come with the territory. If you are a leader, you know that every season is not on the mountain. There are moments we all feel unmotivated. This episode will help you diagnose the causes of slumps as well as give you some principles to overcome them. You can regain your passion and drive again. Listen and find out how.

Every leader needs accountability, but when you enter a new level, it the demand is greater. There are necessary systems that should be put in place to protect you and your brand as you continue to go higher. This episode will give you practical advice on ways to increase accountability around you so that you are able to achieve your goals while minimizing personal and professional risk.

Have you ever why you were given the opportunities that you have? Have you ever questioned whether you were prepared or worthy of it? This episode will help you understand why you and not others. You are where you are for a purpose and there is a connection between where you've been and where you are going. Take good notes and keep winning.

Success is a blessing but can also be a curse to those who don't avoid the negative trappings. This episode is designed to steer you clear of those traits that have been the demise of numerous leaders. You can be successful and enjoy sustainable success if you follow these practical steps. 

This episode is about helping you expand your reach. So many leaders remain locked in to the familiar and miss out on greater opportunities because they have not been taught how to appeal to a broader audience. You will learn how to value what different communities offer and discover the power of engagement. 

The most valuable asset of leadership is influence. This episode will help you leverage it in order to get things done. When you leverage your influence you recognize the value of your voice at the table and the weight it carries in the community. You must be strategic and prayerful in order to leverage it appropriately. 

Leaders handle the departure of staff and others differently. There are a host of reason why people leave, however you must learn the important lesson of leading in the midst of it. This podcast will give you strategic steps to move beyond the emotion of it all and make the necessary decision to steward your organization forward in the midst of transitions

This episode is about focus and prioritizing your relationship with God in the midst of accomplishing your goals. There are many leaders who get so busy that we lose sight of the main thing. Goals are only accomplished when we are intentional about including God in our pursuits. If you have lost focus, this episode will definitely get you back on track. 

Accomplishing vision is not for the faint at heart. Whenever you enact change on an organization, conflict will soon follow. Many leaders are frustrated because of the the resistance they experience while stewarding their vision. Leadership is about producing without excuse and this episode will give you practical strategies on remaining faithful even while you are frustrated. 

Shift happens. Whether we want it to or not. If we want to remain relevant we must be willing to embrace shifts as a part of the process. When we shift, everyone won't be able to go with us. The aim of this episode is determining who and what can. Determining what's salvageable is essential to maintaining your momentum as an organization. 

Growth is the ideal goal for any organization, however it must be properly managed. When we expand it is imperative that we do so with an understanding of the implications it will bring. This episode will highlight when you should expand and what things to consider as you expand. 

Leaders are forward thinkers. Planning for success requires a great deal of investment and intentionality with those you lead. In this episode you will learn how to lead your team forward and how to put yourself in position to be successful  for years to come. Planning takes discipline and determination. Get ready to explore how you can be prepared for the future. 

Growth is often viewed as a sign of success. In this episode you will discover that some growth is not necessarily success, it is swelling. When you identify the cause of the swelling you must be have the tools to remove it. Growth must be managed if it is to be effective and this episode is designed to help you do just that. If you want to grow and not swell, get ready to glean the strategies offered in this episode. 

Leading in a post-pandemic culture has caused many leaders to re-examine what is essential to the success of their organizations. Effective leadership requires us making  difficult decisions that will propel our organization to the next level by honestly assessing what is essential and what is not. This episode will give you strategies on how to identify what is essential. 

The intercession between our vision and values is something every leader needs to understand. Values speak to the "why" and vision speaks to the "what". When vision is executed effectively, it is important that our values remain at the foundation of what we do. This episode will help you identify those values and integrate them within the life of your vision. 

Every next level leader should not only desire success but sustainable success. Relevancy does not happen because you are successful in one season, it occurs when you are willing to be open to positive change and strategies that can help you in seasons to come. This is one of the most important episodes in your leadership. Refuse to be a "once was" and be intentional about remaining relevant.

When we are focused on the achieving out goals, we have positive outcomes. This is possible when our energy is harness toward intentionality. In this episode you will gain tips on how the power of intentionality and how it contributes to the the success vision manifestation. 

The most precious resource you have are the people connected to your vision. Getting them beyond their comfort zone is the work of leadership. Getting them to think outside the box is the work of a next level leader. This episode explores ways to encourage your team to think differently and accomplish what they had previously thought impossible. 

Every great leader experiences loss. It can be emotional devastating to many, however in this episode we will give practical strategies on how to bounce back from a loss. You will learn that losing doesn't make you a loser, rather it should stir a something within you that is determined to reach higher levels as a leader. 

One of the most challenging things for leaders to do get those who follow to adapt to change. Change brings out of a lot of emotions, but this podcast will give you tips on helping your team as well as yourself adapt to the inevitable reality of change.

Success must be handled properly and there are strategies exactly for that. Remaining centered in the midst of success is all about seeking God’s way for your life. In this episode of Next Level Leaders, I incorporate biblical strategies to keep you grounded regardless of how successful you become.

Next level leaders are futuristic thinkers and visionaries. Envisioning the future and remaining optimistic about it allows you to adapt and pivot when necessary. In this episode of Next Level Leaders, I discuss what it takes to build a team for the future and how to prepare your organization for what’s to come.

Have you ever received a promotion? Make sure you embrace it with confidence and enthusiasm! Ultimately promotion comes from God, and He wouldn’t assign it to you if you weren’t ready for it! Join me as I discuss how to handle being promoted and break down ways to handle it well in this season.

You don’t have to be rich and famous for people to try to take advantage of you!  Allowing people to take advantage of you can have serious consequences.  In this episode of Next Level Leaders, I help you identify when someone might be taking advantage of you, and I provide solutions to prevent it from happening again.   

Next Level Leaders are equipped to overcome what’s in front of them and they aren’t afraid of challenges! They actually face them head on! Join Dr. Joseph as he explains what it takes to overcome intimidation, accomplish your goals and walk into your moment without fear and reservation.  

Have you ever experienced jealousy in unexpected places? As a next level leader, you’re bound to run into this situation at least once and it’s disappointing to say the least. Join Dr. Joseph this week as he discusses how to navigate and push through jealously from people closest to you.

You’ve got a great vision, and I know it will come to pass!  Next level leaders work with God on their vision, not against Him.  In this episode of Next Level Leaders, I discuss how to identify and prevent threats to your vision!  The Word says that your vision is for an appointed time, so it needs to remain clear and intact until that moment.  It is necessary for leaders to identify what threatens their vision and to remove what robs its fullest potential. Join me this week as I cover the types of threats that could thwart your vision and consider ways to combat and even prevent threats from impacting your vision. 

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🗣️ Don’t lose sight of why God placed you in this leadership position. God placed you in this leadership position for a reason, and it’s important to remember your why while leading!  Be sure to download and listen to this week’s episode of Next Level Leaders as I explain how to remain steadfast and rooted in your mission without getting lost in the midst of your success! 

The word says, “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3) All leaders have ambition, but how do you know when it’s selfish and ineffective? Join me for a conversation as I answer these questions, define ambition and teach self-management in Ep161 titled, “How to Manage Ambition.”

You definitely want to listen to this Valentine’s Day episode! Join Dr. Joseph as he explores the connection between emotional awareness and change management. Leadership requires that we think differently about change and carefully consider the feelings that arise when guiding your company through organizational change. Change management requires patience, deep listening and being in tune with your organization. This episode gives strategies on managing change and the emotions that can follow.

This is a good one. Leaders have the tendency to glorify the grind, always caught in the busyness of life, when we know grind culture can be toxic to our overall well-being. Join Dr. Joseph as he explains the benefits of stillness for our spiritual and mental health.

What are the common characteristics of successful leadership?  Can you recognize the traits of a successful leader? What defines a successful leader?  On the episode of Next Level Leaders, Dr. Joseph answers these questions and breaks down seven key traits that every successful faith leader should have when leading others.   

If you call yourself a leader but have no followers, then it’s important to re-evaluate your influence and your circle. The reality is that everyone can’t go with you and it’s important to know who can go with you on your journey to becoming a Next Level Leader. Who can you trust at the next level and how is it evaluated? It’s so important to explore these questions so you know the right people to take with you.     Join Dr. Joseph for this insightful conversation on what it takes to determine who goes and who stays for the next level.  As you imagine expansion, think who among you has the capacity to grow and expand with God’s vision and purpose for your life!

Join us for this episode of Next Level Leaders as Dr. Joseph discusses 7 strategies for how to effectively pace yourself in a world that always seems in a hurry.

Developing a winning mentality is required to be successful in your industry. "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he."  Join Dr. Joseph as he breaks down why having a winning mentality is important and how putting yourself in winning environments can catapult your vision.

This is not the season to be timid! You are absolutely moving towards your goal, and you have the courage to go for it. The fact is, you've been prepared for exactly where you are now. Dr. Joseph provides principles for going after your goals and having the courage to perserve. If you believe it, you can go get it!