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Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageJason recommends six leadership books to gift someone you care about during the 2025 holiday season!Andy Crocker - The UnconditionalsBrian Reich - Life in Motion**Dominic George - The Authentic Edge Leading Without Losing YourselfJim Carlough - The Six Pillars Of Effective LeadershipWilliam Davis - How to Lead Without Just ManagingDon Schminke - Winners and Losers**Jason mistakenly refers to this book as "The Unscripted Mind." The Unscripted Mind is Brian's newsletter!Leadership Voyage is brought to you by Golden Mean Consulting Group, specializing in the training of new managers.Leadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageAndy Crocker is an aerospace executive with three decades of experience across human and robotic exploration, hypersonics, and missile defense. He’s held senior roles at several companies, leading the development of innovative technologies and managing complex system programs for NASA, commercial, and Department of Defense customers. As a strategic leader, he’s built high-performance teams and contributed to some of the most ambitious projects in aerospace, including NASA’s Human Landing System. He’s been inducted as a Technical Fellow at a global, Fortune 300 company and an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, humanities, management, and leadership. This multidisciplinary educational background and diverse career shaped his perspective that led to The Unconditionals, in which he reveals the foundational, timeless values that help readers unlock the potential for their greatest personal and professional fulfillment.Andy was inspired to write his book "The Unconditionals" earlier in life, but did it when 1) his oldest son was a senior in high school, 2) he finished 3rd in the space race with Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, and 3) he reached midlife and wanted to share wisdom.Failure in his human landing project led to the realization that failure is okay, and that's where growth happens.Our challenges aren't unique today; we can find comfort and leverage timeless wisdomThe 5 unconditional values are: Love, Gratitude, Integrity, Accountability, and Endeavor. Love applies in the workplace because you want to treat all humans around you with respectyou have an infinite supplyGratitude often goes wrong because of either worry (future) or complaint (past)Integrity comes from the word integer and implies "whole," it's more than honestyThe path to ACCOuntability is ACCO (Acknowledge, Consequences, Complete, Own)Endeavor requires Effort, Purpose, Attitude, and GrowthFailure is a stepping stone to success, it's not a roadblockSuperpower is standing out from who you were, just start by taking one step to embrace these unconditional values and align yourself with itLeadership Voyage is brought to you by Golden Mean Consulting Group, specializing in the training of new managers.Leadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageDominic George is a dedicated leadership coach with a passion for empowering Black men to ascend from mid-level leadership roles to senior leadership positions. With a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by Black professionals, Dominic brings a tailored approach to his coaching, providing targeted guidance and strategies for career advancement.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiccgeorge/Email: admin@visionleadershipforlife.comBook ("The Authentic Edge"): https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Leading-Without-Losing-Yourself-ebook/dp/B0FJ2PCQY9==============================================Black men's biggest corporate struggles"keep your head down" and do your work has been the biggest pitfallbut they need to prioritize cross-departmental relationships, understand the mission and vision of their org, and learn the work streams of others in the org to collaborate and create win-winsBlack men's biggest obstaclesnot enough sponsors in the workplacenot enough coaches and mentors within the workplaceoften you might be the only African-American in the room; when you "see yourself" in the room you can more likely imagine yourself in a roleBlack men connecting with mentorship and supportlook to your own personal network!conferences, podcasts, referralsFor organizations serious about DEI, what practical steps actually support Black men?too often, when Black men are "the only" in a space they feel the pressure to represent all Black men rather than themselveslook to HR and ask why (if there are) so few Blacks, and question hiring practices and how they serve the missionask what you want to be as an organizationprovide internal or external executive coaching opportunitiesGrowth Opportunitiesif you don't communicate effectively, you lose people as a resultpeople often don't realize they're poor communicators or that they aren't being receivedyou're communicating for the person across from you, and it takes some emotional intelligencewhen you practice (e.g. record a meeting), you and those around you get to improvein order to identify your own knowledge gaps,be a lifelong learner! have an intentional desire to grow and developask for feedback (your team member, 360)some areas you can objectively see you don't cut it yetsee the resources to improve, through coaching, reading, podcasts, or otherstrategic career mapping starts with identifying where you want to go; once you know the destination you create the relationships to get you thLeadership Voyage is brought to you by Golden Mean Consulting Group, specializing in the training of new managers.Leadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageJason discusses the Harvard Business Review article, "Why Kindness Isn't a Nice to Have." After a discussion of kindness versus niceness and other insights from the article, we also dig into seven characteristics of effective feedback.Leadership Voyage is brought to you by Golden Mean Consulting Group, specializing in the training of new managers.Leadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageJason discusses the Forbes article "Planning Your Team’s 1:1s? Use This 4-Step Framework."GROW FrameworkGoalsRealityOptionsWay ForwardLeadership Voyage is brought to you by Golden Mean Consulting Group, specializing in the training of new managers.Leadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageAbout Brian Reich in his own words:I don’t regret it. I worked hard. I played hard. But looking back, I can see it was just a little too much.For more than three decades, I worked in the high-pressure world of automotive manufacturing. I led teams, hit deadlines, and managed stress—or so I thought. Then on December 12, 2019, everything changed. Lying on a hospital table, I had to face the toll my lifestyle had taken. That was the wake-up call. I chose a different path.At first the plan was simple: eat better, move more, sleep well. That’s it. Then something deeper emerged. Mindfulness, meditation, and awareness weren’t part of the plan. But they became the foundation. What began as physical recovery turned into a reset in how I live, think, and show up.These days I live by four pillars of health: nutrition, movement, rest, and cognitive awareness. In a world that moves fast and rewards distraction, the most important thing we can do is slow down and pay attention. Awareness isn't extra. It’s essential.That’s what The Unscripted Mind is about. Not a brand or concept. A way of being. A quiet refusal to be programmed by culture, by algorithms, or by conditioning. Staying human in a world trying to automate us. Becoming a cognitive dissident, one who questions what they’ve been taught, even when it’s comfortable. Especially then.Now at 60, with a measured biological age just under 50, I’m medication free and learning to live on my own terms. A life grounded in presence, simplicity, and meaningful work.Find more at just breathe.ghost.ioContact: justbreathe.rcl@gmail.comBook: Life in MotionInterested in connecting?Brian is open to conversations with aligned podcasts, event organizers, and communities exploring mindful living, leadership, and personal transformation. Reach out to start a dialogue.========SHOW NOTESMindfulness in Life’s GameLife is like a football game:On the field — You're immersed in action, focused only on your position.From the sidelines — You pause, take a breath, and see more of the field.In the stands — Your perspective expands. You see both teams, the mascots, the crowd. You remember you're part of something larger.Mindfulness helps you shift between these perspectives:A single breath activates the parasympathetic nervous system and brings you back to center.You can't escape chaos, but you can meet it with more clarity and less reactivity.Mindfulness is the door to awareness.Leadership Voyage is brought to you by Golden Mean Consulting Group, specializing in the training of new managers.Leadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageJason read the latest from Gallup on hybrid work, so you don't have to! What are the latest trends and best practices in hybrid work? Find out here!The section below is taken verbatim from Gallup's article:Gallup research shows that four simple practices can increase employee trust by nearly 30 percentage points. Employees are more likely to feel more trust when they strongly agree with any of the following:I receive timely and consistent communication about what’s happening on my team, regardless of whether I’m working from home/remotely or on-site.My team has a strong sense of community, regardless of whether we are working from home/remote or on-site.My manager holds me accountable for meeting performance expectations when I work from home/remotely.When working from home/remotely, I receive the same opportunities for feedback and development compared to when I work on-site.Leadership Voyage is brought to you by Golden Mean Consulting Group, specializing in the training of new managers.Leadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageJason discusses the WSJ article Your Boss Doesn’t Have Time to Talk to You and the HBR article AI Is Making the Workplace Empathy Crisis Worse.Leadership Voyage is brought to you by Golden Mean Consulting Group, specializing in the training of new managers.Leadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Text Jason @ Leadership VoyageJason discusses the Harvard Business Review article, "Why Senior Leaders Should Stop Having So Many One-on-Ones."Leadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Text Jason @ Leadership Voyage**GET A FREE BOOK** Be one of the first three to comment on this interview with Jim Carlough and get a signed copy of his book, "The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership," for free. No strings attached!Leadership + Writing a Bookeven though there's a gene for some tendencies, leaders are made and not bornhe wrote a book because managers aren't given guidance when promotedhe started mentoring others and common manager challenges were around dealing with peopleJim stopped watching the news because he wasn't sure who was telling the truth anymoreIntegrityit's the foundation of effective leadership"Did I do anything today for my benefit that was at the expense of someone else?"Integrity leads to trust, commitment, focus, and retentionto build integrity, journal, listen to your people, and take notesCEOs aren't necessarily role models, but they are easy to find references to help us connect the dotsEmpathyput yourself in the shoes of your employee, understand the problem, and help them solve it"What would I want?" when thinking situationally about othersvery challenging to develop empathywe're afraid to say the wrong thing; first, start by listeningask yourself where you've seen empathy being shown and then model itpeople right now need to hear "it's going to be okay"About Jim Carlough in his own words: I am a graduate of Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey with a degree in Psychology.  I am an accomplished executive with experience in the C-suite and EVP/VP with over 30 years of expertise in driving explosive growth and profitability for healthcare and healthcare technology organizations ranging from start-ups to large scale enterprises. With a demonstrated history of success in building high-performance teams, revitalizing struggling portfolios, and leading successful M&A integrations.  A strategic leader capable of energizing and transforming any organization.His 2024 book is "The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership."Leadership Voyage is brought to you by Golden Mean Consulting Group, specializing in the training of new managers.Leadership Voyageemail: StartYourVoyage@gmail.comlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonallenwick/youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipVoyagemusic: by Napoleon (napbak)https://www.fiverr.com/napbakvoice: by Ayanna Gallantwww.ayannagallantVO.com========== Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.