League of Leaders Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kevin L. Davis
The League of Leaders podcast takes on professional development, personal branding, leadership development, nonprofit management, and interviews with engaging leaders.
Shaquila Myers is a seasoned public servant with over two decades of experience in Michigan state politics. Currently serving as Chief of Staff to Speaker Joe Tate, she has held key roles including senior advisor to Governor Whitmer and chief of staff to Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist II. Myers played a crucial role in securing an economic development funding package, resulting in a significant investment from General Motors. Her extensive legislative experience includes crafting initiatives to improve broadband access and reform the criminal justice system. Known for her expertise and respect across party lines, she has worked on all aspects of the legislative process. Before her political career, Myers engaged in community work focused on issues such as HIV transmission reduction. She holds degrees in Health Science and Public Administration from Oakland University and enjoys gardening and travel in her personal life. Overall, Myers' career reflects a dedicated commitment to improving Michigan residents' lives through effective policy-making and community engagement.
Shaquila's Links
Book Recommendations:
- The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency by Chris Whipple
- Both/And: A Memoir by Huma Abedin
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Iisha Scott at NBC Chicago
Iisha Scott on instagram
Iisha Scott on LinkedIn
Aisha's Favorite Books
- The Alchemist: A fable about following your dreams by Paulo Coelho
- The Year of Yes: How to dance it out, stand in the sun, and be your own person by Shonda Rimes
Iisha Scott is an award-winning, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist at NBC Chicago. Her career has taken her from the southeast to the Mid-Atlantic and now the Midwest, covering everything from hurricanes and tornadoes to blizzards.
Iisha is a proud Norfolk State University graduate where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geosciences and Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.
Iisha is a member of several organizations including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, National Association of Black Journalists, National Weather Association, and the American Meteorological Society.
Articles references in this episode:
- 13 Tips To Smoothly Transition Into A Leadership Position
- Are You Prepared to Lead a Diverse Team?
- New JBC Research Urges Employers to Create New Non-Linear Career Pathways to Build Tomorrow's Workforce
Books referenced in this episode:
- Lead to Win by Carla Harris
- Measure What Matters by John Doerr
- The Unexpected Leader by Jacqueline Baker
- Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently by John Maxwell
- Executive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and Success by Sylvia Ann Hewlett
About Elizabeth Kemp Caulder
Elizabeth Kemp Caulder is a seasoned brand marketing professional with over two decades of experience in the industry. She has held various executive leadership positions at prominent agencies and has worked with some of the largest and most recognizable brands in the world. As the founder and chief brand strategist of THE PHOENIX Lifestyle Marketing Group, Elizabeth leads her team in providing expert brand strategy and marketing services to Fortune 500 clients.
Elizabeth's Reads
- The Dog Stars by Peter Heller
- The Game of Thrones Complete Set by George R.R. Martin
- The Unexpected Leader by Jacquline Baker
- Emotion by Design by Greg Hoffman
- Expect to Win by Carla Harris
- Lead to Win by Carla Harris
Erika's Reads
- Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned from Trauma by Chad Sanders
- Woman Evolve: Break Up with Your Fears and Revolutionize Your Life
- Atlas of the Heart: mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
Kevin's Reads
- Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
- Say More About That: ...and other ways to speak up, push back, and advocate for yourself and others by Amber Cabral
- My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future by Indra Nooyi
Connect with Charles Davis on Linkedin
Charles' Website
Charles' favorite book
- W.E.B. DuBois: A Biography 1868-1963 by David Levering Lewis
The Thomas Agency
AJT Law
Aisha's favorite books
- A Piece of Cake: A Memoir by Cupcake Brown
- Why Should White Guys Have All The Fun by Reginald Lewis
- Black Titan: A.G. Gaston and the Making of a Black Millionaire
Dr. Syleecia's website
Her latest book. The Resilience Factor. How to face adversity, trauma, and tragedy like a superhero
Dr. Syleecia's favorite books
- Becoming by Michelle Obama
- The Promised Land by Barack Obama
- Karinda on Linkedin
- Karinda's favorite fiction book: The Color Purple
- Karinda's favorite non-fiction book: Rise
- Tequilla on LinkedIn
- Tequilla's favorite book. "The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table" by Minda Harts
The Corporate Tea Website
Toni's Reading List
Toni's favorite book: How Exceptional Black Women Lead: Unlocking the Secrets to Creating Phenomenal Success in Career and in Life
The Erika Monae Group
The Erika Monae Group, LLC on Instagram
Erika Monae Lewis on LinkedIn
Favorite Book: Braving the Widerness by Brené Brown
- Jacqueline’s Podcast- Just Start: From Ideas to Action
- Jacqueline M. Baker Redefining Leadership
- Scarlet Communications
Jacqueline’s Favorite Books
- The One Thing by Gary Keller
- CEO of My Soul: The Self-love Journey of a Small Business Owner by Nic Cober, Esq.
- Leader by Mistake by Jaqueline M. Baker
The FUBU Collection
FUBU Radio
Think and Grow Rich
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Zo!'s website
Zo!'s dope t-shirts
Zo!'s favorite books
- The Undisputed Truth
- Divided Soul: The Life of Marvin Gaye
- Miles
I Choose The Ladder website
I Choose The Ladder Podcast
Watchen's Favorite Book: The Success Principles
Adrian's book of poetry: A Soldier’s Poetic Response, A Slice of His Life…
Adrian's favorite book: The Prophet by Khalil Gilbran
Lupus Foundation of America
Keisha's Lupus Awareness Instagram
Keisha's website
Keisha's online shop for textiles and fabrics
Her current read: The Seed In You
Keisha's favorite podcasts
- NPR Code Switch
- The Reset Podcast
- Side Hustle Pro Podcast
Apollo Brown's Mello Music Group page
Apollo Brown's Twitter
Apollo Brown's Facebook
Apollo Brown's Instagram
What is a leader to do during shelter-in-place orders? What do you do when you're used to being busy and find yourself with tons of free time on your hands? We're used to having all the answers, but right now we don't. I share my tips on how to recenter yourself during these uncertain times.
Marketing and advertising veteran, native-Detroiter Daidria Grayson chats with the League of Leaders podcast to discuss being a black face in traditionally white spaces, representation matters, self-determination and doing it for the culture.
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