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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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The Power Of Patience (101)

The Power Of Patience (101)

Patience is a virtue and is vital to the longevity of your organization. There is power in delayed gratification and trusting the process. Wait and trust God’s timing.
20:2328/12/2021
Growing Your Team (100)

Growing Your Team (100)

Dream work is teamwork! Next level leaders understand early on how to build and grow their team. Dr. Joseph provides strategies on how to successfully build a collaborative organization.
20:0921/12/2021
What Does It Look Like To Build Your Village (99)

What Does It Look Like To Build Your Village (99)

Building a strong village is necessary for success. Surround yourself with sacred community and connect with people who provide safe spaces. Join Dr. Joseph as he provides a layout of what to look for when building a village.
20:0414/12/2021
Discipline Pride Organization (D.P.O) (98)

Discipline Pride Organization (D.P.O) (98)

Join Dr. Joseph as he breaks down the acronym D.P.O and how it relates to next-level leadership. Discipline, pride, and organization are fundamental tools needed for your organization to succeed!
20:3507/12/2021
Protecting Your Financial Future (97)

Protecting Your Financial Future (97)

Join Dr. Joseph for a dynamic and detailed discussion on protecting your financial future. He provides free wisdom and practical principles to financially empower the next generation of next level leaders.
20:0930/11/2021
The Courage To Be Creative (96)

The Courage To Be Creative (96)

Creative people can be outliers and can see things abstractly. The courage to create requires next level leaders to be open to new possibilities to drive your company forward. Join Dr. Joseph as he explains why creativity is necessary to move beyond the status quo.
20:0123/11/2021
Who To Retain, Reassign And Release (95)

Who To Retain, Reassign And Release (95)

Every organization requires a reset, especially during a global pandemic. Dr. Joseph discusses the importance of retaining valuable people in your organization, reassigning people who may thrive in other parts of your organization purposefully, and releasing toxic people from the organization.
19:5916/11/2021
What Loyalty Looks Like (94)

What Loyalty Looks Like (94)

Leadership is tough business and loyal people in your circle is critical. Join Dr. Joseph as he explains what loyalty looks like through the eyes of his organization and ministry.
19:2009/11/2021
Managing Your Public and Private Life (93)

Managing Your Public and Private Life (93)

How do leaders manage private lives in public spaces? The more successful you become, the more people pay attention to you and the more exposure you have. Join Dr. Joseph this week as he answers this question and provides solid advice on managing private and public lifestyles.
20:1602/11/2021
Focus On The Mission (92)

Focus On The Mission (92)

Next level leaders know that the “why“ behind what we do is our linked to our mission. Our mission is why we do what we do and is usually greater than any one person.  Join Dr. Joseph as he talks about the importance of maintaining your mission.
19:3326/10/2021
What Every Mentee Needs To Know. (91)

What Every Mentee Needs To Know. (91)

Next level leaders understand the importance of mentee/mentor relationships. Dr. Joseph shares tips and strategies for maintaining healthy relationships. 
20:2719/10/2021
Leading With Confidence (90)

Leading With Confidence (90)

Confidence matters and can be contagious. Next-level leaders lead with purpose and passion. Leaders believe in themselves, identify problems and become solution-oriented. Trust your instinct and own your greatness!
20:3012/10/2021
Staying Organized (89)

Staying Organized (89)

An organized life is a productive one. Join Dr. Joseph as he explains the benefits of staying organized.
19:4505/10/2021
Healthy Growth (88)

Healthy Growth (88)

Today Dr. Joseph talks about “healthy” growth as a byproduct of the success of an organization. Join Dr. Joseph as he discusses how to ensure that our organization grows successfully.
20:3728/09/2021
Protecting You In What You Do (87)

Protecting You In What You Do (87)

You’ve got to protect yourself in what you do. Join Dr. Joseph as he explains the importance of listening to your body and spirit while you’re on the grind. Don’t be so consumed in your work that you forget that ‘You’ are your most valuable asset.
20:2721/09/2021
Refusing To Play The Comparison Game (86)

Refusing To Play The Comparison Game (86)

Comparison is counterproductive and unproductive. Find your uniqueness as a leader and focus on that. Join Dr. Joseph as he warns leaders on the dangers of comparison. Be You! 
20:1414/09/2021
Moving From Ideation To Manifestation

Moving From Ideation To Manifestation

How do we manifest our ideas and produce results? Join Dr. Joseph as he discusses how to execute your vision.
20:2607/09/2021
7 Steps To Developing Your Business Plan

7 Steps To Developing Your Business Plan

Dr. Joseph gives practical advice on how to manifest your goals by developing infrastructure and business plans
20:2931/08/2021
How To Manage Your Platform (83)

How To Manage Your Platform (83)

Join Dr. Joseph as he discusses how to manage your platform. This is key for next level leaders. Platforms should be transformational and must be used responsibly.
16:0224/08/2021
Staying Productive In A Difficult Environment  (82)

Staying Productive In A Difficult Environment (82)

Let’s face it. Today’s world is full of negativity and not so great environments. How do we remain productive in less than ideal situations? Join Dr. Joseph as he leads a dynamic discussion on remaining focused during frustration.
19:5817/08/2021
Monetizing Your Vision (81)

Monetizing Your Vision (81)

This is by far the greatest podcast episode yet. On this episode, Dr. Joseph breaks down what it takes to monetize your God given vision. You don’t want to miss this one!
20:1210/08/2021
Learning Leader Language (80)

Learning Leader Language (80)

Today hear Dr. Joseph as he explores the importance of learning leader language. What is “leader language” and why is it an important skill to have? Dr. Joseph breaks down what this means and what it takes to learn this language.
20:3203/08/2021
Believing Until They Do And Even If They Don't (79)

Believing Until They Do And Even If They Don't (79)

Next Level leaders never underestimate the importance of believing in yourself. Belief comes before results. Don’t be discouraged if others don’t see or understand your vision. Dr. Joseph this week as he provides strategies on how to continue believing in yourself even if others don’t.
17:4127/07/2021
Maintaining Your Momemtum (78)

Maintaining Your Momemtum (78)

Join Dr. Joseph as he breaks down how to maintain momentum in your business. Providing relevant examples, Dr. Joseph leads a thoughtful conversation on what’s required for generational momentum.
19:5320/07/2021
Developing A Winning Mentality (77)

Developing A Winning Mentality (77)

How do you develop a winning mentality? It’s important to understand universal principles of leaders with winning mentality. It requires reprogramming and renewing your mind. Join Dr. Joseph as he provides secrets to having a winning mentality.
20:2713/07/2021
Resisting The Urge To Quit

Resisting The Urge To Quit

Leadership is tough work. Join Dr. Joseph as he speaks on resisting the urge to quit.
17:0606/07/2021
How To Boom With Balance (75)

How To Boom With Balance (75)

Join Dr. Joseph this week as he talks about how to manage growth. Next Level Leaders know how to future hire and grow with their organization!
18:0429/06/2021
The Art Of Networking

The Art Of Networking

Networking is key to being a next level leader. It’s critical to the success of your organization. Join Dr. Joseph as he provides strategies on effective networking and it power it can have in transforming your business.
16:4822/06/2021
Don't Loose You In What You Do (73)

Don't Loose You In What You Do (73)

This week Dr. Joseph leads a candid discussion of how to take care of yourself when leading organizations.
17:1015/06/2021
Identify And Eliminate Threats To Your Success (72)

Identify And Eliminate Threats To Your Success (72)

Next Level Leaders must understand and identify threats to success. Join Dr. Joseph as he explains simple ways to avoid distractions, leading to a more productive organization.
19:3008/06/2021
Reimagining Your Leadership Model-Leading From The Middle (71)

Reimagining Your Leadership Model-Leading From The Middle (71)

Leading from the middle is important when running an effective organization. Leaders must reimagine current business structures to tap into collaboration and group thinking. Join Dr. Joseph as he argues how leading from the middle is the best position to gain perspective and transform your organization.
20:3801/06/2021
Unleashing The Potential Of Those Connected To You (Ep 70)

Unleashing The Potential Of Those Connected To You (Ep 70)

Collaboration is key when unlocking the potential of those connected to you. When God gives a vision, it will involves others. It is essential for Next Level Leaders to understand how to release potential in others. Find out connections and affirm the value of your team, creating an environment where they can shine. How do you get there? Join Dr. Joseph as he explains how. 
17:3925/05/2021
Dealing With Exhaustion (Ep 69)

Dealing With Exhaustion (Ep 69)

Have you ever been simply exhausted? Join Dr. Joseph as he guides us through how to recognize exhaustion early so burnout doesn’t occur.
19:1518/05/2021
Final-Risk and Reward (68)

Final-Risk and Reward (68)

This episode of Next Level Leaders examines risk, reward and faith. Dr. Joseph discusses how calculated risks are necessary in each level of success achieved.
21:3311/05/2021
Success In Shifting Seasons (Ep 67)

Success In Shifting Seasons (Ep 67)

Shift happens. It’s inevitable. Next-level leaders understand that seasons come and go. Adaptability is key and real leadership knows how to adjust quickly. Join Dr. Joseph as he provides ways to adapt in shifting seasons.  
21:0304/05/2021
Knowing When To Pivot (Ep 66)

Knowing When To Pivot (Ep 66)

When is it time to pivot or shift into the next level?  Next-level leaders will often ask this question. Join Dr. Walker as he walks through scenarios that might arise when it's time to pivot.
19:4727/04/2021
Maintaining Your Confidence (Ep 65)

Maintaining Your Confidence (Ep 65)

Maintaining confidence and having assurance about yourself is essential to effectively lead others. So, how do we maintain confidence through life’s many setbacks?  Join Dr. Joseph for this insightful look into the importance of maintaining confidence as a Next Level Leader. God always reminds us of who we are- a lesson we should never forget!   
21:0420/04/2021
10 Things That Should Set You Apart (Ep 64)

10 Things That Should Set You Apart (Ep 64)

What is it that sets a Next Level Leader a part from everyone else? What makes a next level leader different?   Join Dr. Joseph as he examines 10 characteristics that separate real leaders appointed by God, from the rest of the pack.
21:4213/04/2021
If It Were Easy, Anybody Could Do It (Ep 63)

If It Were Easy, Anybody Could Do It (Ep 63)

Hey, it’s tough being a Next level leader right? Join Dr. Joseph as he walks us through why many are called but few are chosen. You were chosen and called to this work because of your capacity to handle challenges. Stop doubting yourself and understand that struggle is a part of the sifting. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.
21:1906/04/2021
Interview with Dr. Stephanie Hale Walker (Ep 62)

Interview with Dr. Stephanie Hale Walker (Ep 62)

Join Dr. Joseph as he concludes Women’s month with Dr. Stephanie Hale Walker. She speaks openly about her ‘fork in the road moment,” chronicling her journey from medicine to her larger purpose in holistic beauty. Dr. Steph discusses the importance of a community-focused mission, empowering other women while trailblazing the beauty industry and addressing health disparities in the Black community.  Join us for this empowering word from this woman of God!  
24:3430/03/2021
Interview with Ladonna Boyd (Ep 61)

Interview with Ladonna Boyd (Ep 61)

Join Dr. Joseph as he has a conversation with Ladonna Boyd, president and CEO of R.H Boyd Publishing Company, one of the oldest black owned publishing company in the United States, as she discusses the importance of storytelling and centering the Black narrative.
26:2423/03/2021
Interview with Judge Rachel Bell

Interview with Judge Rachel Bell

Join Dr. Jospeh as we continue our ‘Winning Women’ series month with a conversation with Judge Rachel Bell. She discusses what inspires her and how she moves her vision to reality with human inspired work through community expungement clinics and    justice. As a next level leader, she largely uses her faith to move the needle forward, navigating her purpose.
22:1316/03/2021
Interview with Dr. Lakisha Simmons AchieveHer (Ep 59)

Interview with Dr. Lakisha Simmons AchieveHer (Ep 59)

Join us as we honor amazing women during Women’s appreciation month. Dr. Joseph jumpstarts this series by interviewing the amazing financial guru, Dr. Lakisha Simmons. Dr. Simmons has an incredible story of triumph over life trials and now work to  empower women to understand financial freedom and investing. She speaks through trials, determination and faith as she continues the advancement of women’s causes. She even shares how she saved $750,000 in four years, as a single mother! You definitely don’t want to miss out on this episode of Next Level Leaders.
28:5609/03/2021
The Discipline To Deliver (Ep 58)

The Discipline To Deliver (Ep 58)

The discipline to deliver deals with developing healthy routines and models, so goals are accomplished on time. ’Next level leaders’ recognize the importance of razor-sharp focus and develop plans for the most realistic path forward. Join Dr. Joseph this week as he deals with what it takes to have the required discipline needed to accomplish our goals and deadlines.
20:4902/03/2021
While In Pain (Ep. 57)

While In Pain (Ep. 57)

It’s inevitable for leaders to experience pain at some point in life. What happens when we experience moments where we absolutely cannot put on our game face? It’s ok to stop and deal with pain when you’re hurting, yet deciding to keep producing through adversity sets a precedent for generations to come.  Join Dr. Joseph as he takes us through how to produce while in pain. 
20:0223/02/2021
The Right Motive Mision And Method (Ep. 56)

The Right Motive Mision And Method (Ep. 56)

Have you ever examined the ‘why’ behind your mission? Next Level Leaders understand the motivation behind their goals. Be clear about your motive and make sure your mission is great. Join Dr. Joseph as he gets to the heart of the matter, focusing on the why.
19:2316/02/2021
Managing Your Emotions (Ep. 55)

Managing Your Emotions (Ep. 55)

If emotions are not under control,  they can burn out of control. Dr. Joseph speaks dynamically on how leaders manage emotions. Emotions are not bad. In fact, leaders are most effective when they exemplify emotions and learn how to think through an emotional response when faced with triggers. Because leadership places a demand on emotions, this episode will unpack critical lessons on emotional intelligence.
20:2909/02/2021
Leadership and Lonliness Conversation with Bishop T.D. Jakes (Ep. 54)

Leadership and Lonliness Conversation with Bishop T.D. Jakes (Ep. 54)

Join Dr. Joseph this week as he has a dynamic conversation with Bishop T.D. Jakes on leadership and loneliness. The conversation tackles key issues facing many leaders today, from managing public success to dealing with private struggles. It can all be overwhelming. Bishop Jakes and Dr. Joseph provide essential tools to help leaders overwhelmed by success and perceived failures. Learn what works for you when you need to refuel, and learn what to avoid during loneliness.   Click here for a copy of Dr. Joseph’s book, "Leadership and Loneliness" today!
23:4402/02/2021
The Art Of Saying No (Ep. 53)

The Art Of Saying No (Ep. 53)

Next Level Leaders understand the art of saying no. Learn early that ‘no’ is an answer. Join Dr. Joseph as he discusses the psychology behind the inability to say ‘no.’
21:2726/01/2021
Breaking The Spirit Of Procrastination (Ep. 52)

Breaking The Spirit Of Procrastination (Ep. 52)

Join us on this episode of Next Level Leaders as Dr. Joseph discusses ways to break the spirit of procrastination when distractions are everywhere.
21:3919/01/2021