Episodes

Do you often find yourself in a creative funk? You are not alone! This episode dives into the seasons I find myself in a creative funk, but what I remind myself to do and keep going! Take a listen and me know what practices you take to get out of a creative funk! #creative #leadership #contentcreator #contentcreator ___________________ How can I help you? Do you need a speaker who can help your team sustain a robust organizational culture or equip student leaders to be prepared to lead in th...

Do you know the type of vibe you want your staff to experience on your team? You as a #leader intentionally design the environment and the team culture. We should never leave that up to chance. Take a listen to the three perspectives that leaders should take to set the energy for their company culture. Let me know what you think! ___________________ How can I help you? Do you need a speaker who can help your team sustain a robust organizational culture or equip student leaders to be prepared...

Your leadership development doesn't only happen in the workplace. It can also happen while coaching kindergarten soccer! Here is a reflection of the leadership lessons I pulled from coaching soccer this season and how they can be leveraged towards creating a belonging workplace culture. Which lesson would you use to strengthen your leadership? ___________________ How can I help you? Do you need a speaker who can help your team sustain a robust organizational culture or equip student leaders ...

In this episode, I offer 4 ways we can lead with empathy within our leadership. Let's transform our teams, institutions, and communities through our empathetic leadership! Take a listen and let me know what you do and how you build stronger relationships with your teams! ___________________ How can I help you? Do you need a speaker who can help your team sustain a robust organizational culture or equip student leaders to be prepared to lead in the real world? Visit Ray's website to book Ray ...

Do you have something in your possession with deep sentimental value? After I pulled out my old college track spikes and football cleats, I immediately got emotional! Many memories of events, people, successes, and failures rushed me all at once. How do you process that information at one time? How does that affect you and the people around you? This episode dives into the emotional feelings I had held on to my old shoes and how my former athletic identity impacts the way I live my life today...

Listen to this mini reflection on my perspective of what leadership should be! Click here to download The Social Change Strategy reflecting guide described in this episode. ___________________ Do you need a speaker who can help your team sustain a robust organizational culture or equip student leaders to be prepared to lead in the real world? Visit Ray's website to book Ray to speak! raymondwhite.net/raywhitespeaks Cop your Community Gear! Wear a message that inspires us to come together to d...

Culture Change starts with you! I want us to be sure we look within ourselves to see how we can be the change we want to see and do it locally. What does being a culture change agent mean to you? One group on Instagram provides that culture-changing work within my community of Salem/Keizer, Oregon: Latinos Unidos Siempre. Click here to download The Social Change Strategy reflecting guide described in this episode. ___________________ Do you need a speaker who can help your team sustain a rob...

Be wary of the hustle culture. It will have you turning the thing you love to do into a chore. This is a reminder for me not to monetize everything that I do. Leave some activities where you can just "be." You can watch this episode and the full series of Pondering on the Patio on YouTube! ___________________ Do you need a speaker who can help your team sustain a strong organizational culture or equip student leaders to be prepared to lead in the real world? Visit Ray's website to book Ray to ...

This episode is simple: when you are overwhelmed, take a step back. Breathe. Then see where you can simplify to get back on track. You can watch this episode and the full series of Pondering on the Patio on YouTube! ___________________ Do you need a speaker who can help your team sustain a strong organizational culture or equip student leaders to be prepared to lead in the real world? Visit Ray's website to book Ray to speak! raymondwhite.net/raywhitespeaks Cop your Community Gear! Wear a mess...

“Friends! How many of us have them?” One of the greatest actions we can do is be great friends with one another. How can we be in the community if we are unable to connect with one another to offer support? I’ve been pondering on how I can be a better friend to others, especially for those who are in tough positions and want to know they are not alone. Let's ponder together: What does it look like to be a good friend? You can watch this episode and the full series of Pondering on the Patio o...

There are many steps towards positively shaping our community. One of the first steps is to get to know those in our community. My hope through this episode is for you to consider how you are engaging those around you. What would it look like to practice humility and listen to understand the impact of our actions? Let's ponder together: Who do I need to be in a relationship with? How will that dynamic shape the way I see the issues and the people involved? You can watch this episode and the f...

Don't give up on your dream and your calling! I wanted to be the next Ryan Seacrest... (and I still got time). You were meant to live out that dream you've been given. You have to find a way to navigate the challenges to still reach your calling! Let's ponder together: What can you do to stay the course towards your goals? You can watch this episode and the full series of Pondering on the Patio on YouTube! ___________________ Do you need a speaker who can help your team sustain a strong orga...

Quit running up against barriers without evaluating why there's a barrier there! You keep pushing forward through problems thinking that it will get better the more effort you give. But sometimes you might have to take a step back to see if there is another way. Forcing the effort could lead you to burn out quickly! Let's ponder together: When I experience adversity, do I need to switch up my tactics to reach my goals? You can watch this episode and the full series of Pondering on the Patio...

Ain't no time like the present! Let's have fun with the process! Start with what you have and iterate as you go. You have a chance to make today better than yesterday. If you are an overthinker or perfectionist, this episode is for you! Let's ponder today: What do you need to start taking action on today? What is holding you back from starting? You can watch this episode and the full series of Pondering on the Patio on YouTube! ___________________ Do you need a speaker who can help your tea...

There are lessons everywhere, especially outside of your own industry! When we study the successes, blueprints, and perspectives from other disciplines, we can find ways to tailor those lessons to the initiatives we are doing today. This episode ponders the various industries I pull from to help me be a better leader and creative. Let's ponder together: What are your source of inspiration? How are you leveraging it towards your work? You can watch this episode and the full series of Pondering...

I love it when my kids start expressing themselves. Especially when it comes to how they engage with work! Honestly, I don't blame them for complaining that the work is hard... But what if we had a different viewpoint on work itself? This patio ponder explores what would happen if we viewed the concept of labor differently. Let's ponder together: What are your thoughts on labor and work? What tactics do you use to keep yourself engaged? You can watch this episode and others through the Ponder...

Shout out to Joseph Jackson for being on the mic! Joseph's mantra, "Being the Light," shines on his journey as we track the lessons he learned as a college athlete, teaching in Tokyo, transitioning into Healthcare, and being a family man. It was a fun conversation with some fire gems and laughter! Be sure to tap in with Joseph on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_jackson77/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JosephJackson7 LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephdanielj...

Is there a difference between happiness and gratitude? This reflection comes from the latest Marvel Movie: Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. Let's ponder together: What are your thoughts between happiness and gratitude? ___________________ Do you need a speaker who can help your team sustain a strong organizational culture or equip student leaders to be prepared to lead in the real world? Visit Ray's website to book Ray to speak! raymondwhite.net/raywhitespeaks Cop your Community Ge...

Life is not easy. We should have practices that help us be resilient to navigate through its challenges. Yet, could some of the adversities be avoidable? Are we learning from our mistakes? Are we uprooting the issues that are causing us to be resilient in the first place? There is a growing conversation for us to examine how the systems/institutions we are a part of help or hinder our ability to be strong. Also, these life events impact each person differently, so a blanket statement to "just ...

There is so much pulling in our world that is pulling on our time, how do we prioritize where we need to be? Take a moment to self-reflect on the type of presence and impact we want to have in the world! Let's ponder together: Where do you want to be and why? Let me know in the comments! ___________________ Do you need a speaker who can help your team sustain a strong organizational culture or equip student leaders to be prepared to lead in the real world? Visit Ray's website to book Ray to ...

Perfection will hinder our progress. Let’s shake that perspective by seeing our work as a proof of concept! In this #OTMSoundCheck, I share some of the structural changes to the On The Mic W/ Ray White podcast and the mindset I am working to take to release the pressure of perfection. We all have great work within us that needs to be unleashed! This episode is an encouragement for us to make that happen! Take a listen and let me know what you think! ____________________ Do you need a speake...