In this engaging episode, I sat down with James Cornelius Williams, head coach of the Voorhees University Tigers. Hailing from Augusta, Georgia, and a Statesboro High School in the Bulloch County School system alumnus, Coach Williams previously excelled as Voorhees’ assistant men’s basketball coach and academic success coach. His tenure at Charles R. Drew Charter School in Atlanta saw 52 victories, marking the team’s first winning season. Holding master’s degrees in project management from DeVry Keller and special education from the University of Phoenix, Coach Williams empowers athletes to thrive on the court and beyond.

We explored the intersection of business, leadership, and talent development, with Coach Williams sharing dynamic insights on fostering character-building skills through basketball for personal and professional growth. He also discussed his innovative training methods for young athletes, addressing challenges posed by technology dependence and shorter attention spans in recent years. Whether you’re a leader or oversee team development, this conversation offers invaluable perspectives to inspire and elevate your approach.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-williams-253905126/

Embracing technology’s influence on human behavior and decision-making is vital for business growth and scalability. By harnessing data-driven insights and cutting-edge tools, companies can sharpen strategic choices, boost efficiency, and unlock exciting opportunities in a dynamic digital world.

In this captivating episode, I sat down with Kate O'Neill, the "Tech Humanist," a global leader in AI ethics and human-centric digital transformation. Advising Fortune 500 executives, she speaks globally on aligning technology with human values. Known for her "Strategic Optimism," Kate, with over 25 years of expertise, pioneered Netflix’s first content management role and Toshiba’s intranet. Author of six books, including What Matters Next, she’s been shortlisted for the Thinkers50 Digital Thinking Award and featured on BBC, WIRED, and NPR. Honored as "Technology Entrepreneur" and "Strategist of the Year," Kate inspires responsible innovation.

In this engaging episode, I spoke with Kate O'Neill about her new book, What Matters Next. We explored current challenges and opportunities for business leaders navigating technology and economic shifts. Kate shared insightful strategies to simplify complex tech decisions, emphasizing the importance of understanding their impact to drive informed, effective choices in today’s dynamic landscape..

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When business leaders understand human potential—nurturing talent and motivation—and business potential—optimizing strategies—they achieve sustainable growth. This boosts employee retention, productivity, innovation, market expansion, and profitability, enabling scalable, resilient organizations that outperform competitors in dynamic markets

In this episode, I discuss with Cindy Urrutia, author of “The Power of Recognizing Potential,” TEDx speaker on soul-aligned leadership, and podcast host. With 10+ years in university teaching and 6 years as Executive Director of a cultural arts center, she has led teams, built programs, and empowered communities via creativity, emotional intelligence, and strategy. She helps leaders shift from disconnection to presence, burnout to clarity, and surface-level to deep transformation.

The conversation explores human potential: as a business leader, boost productivity and success while guiding your team to recognize their potential, exceed workloads, benchmarks, and quotas for fulfilling careers. Cindy shares insights on unlocking and nurturing this potential.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-urrutia-phd-speaker-author-leadership/