The Iron Leader | A Leadership Podcast: Recent Episodes

TJ NICHOLS

"As iron sharpens iron, so does one sharpen another.' - Proverbs 27:17 Improve your leadership skills by picking the brains of the greats. This video podcast highlights the secrets to becoming an effective leader. Listen for tips on growing spiritually, financially, mentally, physically, and professionally. Keep up with us on Twitter @theironleader

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I am joined by executive leadership coach and consultant Richard McKeown as he dives deep into the differences between influence and power. Richard also gave me the opportunity to read his book which is available below. In this episode I share my favorite parts.

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Cost of the book is $15 plus shipping, which is $2.80

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What is networking? Why is networking a big deal? Why should you network? In this quick episode, learn my top three reasons to network. 

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Ya'll, Jarred brought cookies. Join me in hearing the start-up story of Jarred Kibbey and the Natural State Law Firm team.  Jarred is an Arkansas attorney who followed his dream and passion of helping people.  He knows the importance of following his instinct.  Listen as he tells his story of meeting his soul mate in class, starting up a lean new law practice, and where to get some great cookies if you are passing through downtown Benton. 

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From the courtroom to the basketball court, Judge Josh Newton seen first-hand how authentic leadership can build or damage an entire community.  Josh tells his story from growing up, meeting the love of his life, pulling a fast one on Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, to serving the community as district judge of Saline County.  Here about his aspirations to become a federal agent in the FBI and how time, experience and family moulded that dream. Join me as we walk a mile in the shoes of Judge Josh Newton. 

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This episode is sponsored by Compsys- Computers, Systems, and Services! If you are in the need for IT outsourcing, data storage and security, or hardware as a service, check our friends down at Compsys.  They will surely take care of you the right way, first. 

In this episode we will learn about how being a people person will advance your leadership skills.  Justin Lloyd tells us the difference between empathy and sympathy and which side of the fence you want to be on.  

Learn Justin's secrets to being available to his customers while still keeping that work-life balance.  

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Learn how entreleader Austin Evans masters the art of discipline both in the gym and in business.  Austin is a financial expert and business owner.  In this podcast he takes us through the struggles of mastering the daily grind. 

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Mark is a young professional who was born in Mexico and moved to the United States at age 7.  He is now a financial advisor and is dedicated to helping people earn a brighter future.  Listen as he gives personal accounts to overcoming adversity.  He gives secrets to staying positive when things get tough and ultimately gives some tried and true ways to owning your financial leadership. Let's get ready for the future!

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Join me as we walk a mile in the shoes of Tom Baxley with BPM Realtors.  He has grown his business from a single-man operation to a 43-agent well-oiled machine.  He owns the largest real estate brokerage in Saline County and one of the largest in the state of Arkansas.  Listen as he explains how he was able to scale his business. Tom also gives insight into major decisions such as when to bring in a partner, work-family-life balance, and when to decide that your current business model does not work.  

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Just because you are an authority figure does not mean you are a leader. Let's walk a mile in the shoes of Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright and join me in listening how he describes the differences between an authority figure and a leader.  

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Welcome to the first episode of the Iron Leader.  In this episode we dive deep with City of Benton Mayor, Tom Farmer.  We get personal with his accounts of his failures and how he has learned from those and pushed through to success.  Tom walks us through that tragic day when he lost his son, Ben Farmer in a car accident. He walks us through what keeps him moving and positive each day. And he gives us his personal thoughts on what makes or breaks a good leader. Come with us as we walk in the shoes of Mayor Tom Farmer. 

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Hey I am TJ Nichols and let me introduce you to The Iron Leader. If you are looking to grow personally to become the best version of you, then join me as I pick the brains of leaders all over the world to reveal their secrets to personal and professional success. We will concentrate on developing personally, professionally, spiritually, physically and mentally. The concept comes from the Proverb "As Iron sharpens iron, so does one sharpen the other." So sharpen your iron and let's get to the best version of ourselves. This is a video podcast available on YouTube, Google Play and Apple Podcast apps.