Training Camp for Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr.

For our last episode of the season, I’m joined by Tulaine Montgomery, the CEO of New Profit, a groundbreaking venture philanthropy organization. Together, we explore the meaning of leadership and its ripple effects across three key spheres of impact: yourself, your family and community, and the world.Resources mentioned:Say More with Tulaine Montgomery: https://lnk.to/saymore-with-tulaineIf you are a leader or aspiring to be one, follow me on social media @ArchieLJonesJr and visit archieljonesjr.com for tips and resources. There, you can also order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital available on Amazon and other retailers.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two of my conversation with Selena Cuffe, we dive into her transition from running her own business to stepping back into the corporate world—while still managing Heritage Link Brands, her company that distributes black South African wine and products globally. Selena talks about what led her to take on leadership roles at SodexoMagic and now as Chief Growth Officer at Blackstone Consulting.Curious about balancing both ENTREpreneurship and INTRApreneurship? You’re in the right place!Resources mentioned:Bragg, The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It by Peggy KlausIf you are a leader or aspiring to be one, follow me on social media @ArchieLJonesJr and visit archieljonesjr.com for tips and resources. There, you can also order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital available on Amazon and other retailers.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You don’t have to be an entrepreneur to embody an entrepreneurial mindset within an organization. Today’s guest, Selena Cuffe, exemplifies both. She is the Chief Growth Officer at Blackstone Consulting AND the founder of Heritage Link Brands, a company recognized globally for opening commercial markets for black South African wine producers and their products.In part one of our conversation, Selena opens up about her unique upbringing and the pivotal moments that inspired her to start her own business. If you are a leader or aspiring to be one, follow me on social media @ArchieLJonesJr and visit archieljonesjr.com for tips and resources. There, you can also order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital available on Amazon and other retailers.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com.Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, instead of our usual episode, we’re sharing an episode from Say More with Tulaine Montgomery, a podcast we think you’ll love. I’ve known Tulaine for over 30 years and have deep respect for her and the work she does. Tulaine is a venture philanthropist and the CEO of New Profit. On her podcast, she chats with amazing people who are committed to positively impacting the world, all while focusing on self-care and uplifting each other. She also recently released a solo series and today, Tulaine is diving into a really important topic—Black women in leadership. If you enjoy what you hear, be sure to follow this link to subscribe and explore more of her episodes. if you are a leader or aspiring to be one, follow me on social media @ArchieLJonesJr and visit archieljonesjr.com for tips and resources. There, you can also order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital available on Amazon and other retailers.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leading a truly successful business isn’t just about making the most money. It’s also about making a positive impact on your employees, your customers, and your community. For his entire career, Jeffrey Hollender, a.k.a “The Grandfather of Green”, has done just that. He is the co-founder of Seventh Generation, one of the first companies to make environmentally-friendly products, and an adjunct professor at NYU’s Stern Business School. If you want to be financially successful while doing good, this is a must-listen! If you are a leader or aspiring to be one, follow me on social media @ArchieLJonesJr and visit archieljonesjr.com for tips and resources. There, you can also order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital available on Amazon and other retailers.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever been denied an opportunity? Was it for reasons unrelated to your capabilities? How did you handle it? Well astronaut, retired Air Force pilot, entrepreneur, and sculptor Ed Dwight was denied one of the biggest opportunities and took it in stride. How? He knew how to pivot. In this episode, he tells us about his extraordinary life and shares what he knows about excellence, resilience and change. If you need a jolt of inspiration and wisdom, have a listen.If you are a leader or aspiring to be one, follow me on social media @ArchieLJonesJr and visit archieljonesjr.com for tips and resources. There, you can also order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital on Amazon and other retailers.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever feel like people aren’t willing to invest in your future despite your success? Our guests today –  Arlan Hamilton and Brittany Davis of Backstage Capital – have also been underestimated. In our conversation, they talk about how they jumped over that hurdle. We also talk about their venture capital firm specifically aimed at investing in other underestimated visionaries. If you are a leader or aspiring to be one, follow me on social media @ArchieLJonesJr and visit archieljonesjr.com for tips and resources. There, you can also order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital on Amazon and other retailers.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to grow your wealth? Valerie Mosley, founder of BrightUp, believes that you must start by knowing your worth. Today, she shares how she grew her self-confidence and success and how you can do the same. If you are a leader or aspiring to be one, follow me on social media @ArchieLJonesJr and visit archieljonesjr.com for tips and resources. There, you can also order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital on Amazon and other retailers.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all agree that you need ambition to become a successful leader. So why are we often reluctant to show it? On today’s episode, I’m talking to Shellye Archambeau, one of the first black female CEOs in Silicon Valley,  a prolific board member and the author of “Unapologetically Ambitious.” Shellye and I talk about how you can harness and show your ambition while dealing with business setbacks and imposter syndrome.Resources mentioned in the episode: Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms by Shellye ArchambeauIf you are a leader or aspiring to be one, follow me on social media and visit archieljonesjr.com for tips and resources. There, you can also order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital on Amazon and other retailers.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People often ask me how I learned what my “superpower” is. Well, the answer is today’s guest: Dr. Ronald L. Johnson, professor at Georgia Tech Professor and retired Deputy Commanding General and Deputy Chief of the US Army Corps of Engineers. He gave a talk on leadership a few years ago that changed my life, so I asked him to come on the show! You’ll hear him talk about his illustrious career in the military, his philosophical take on leadership and the amazing story of how he became an executive in the NBA. If you are a leader or aspiring to be one, visit archieljonesjr.com. There, you can order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital and connect directly with me.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is living proof of the power of connections. When Irma Shrivastava and I met a few years ago, she wanted to use her branding superpower in the boardroom, so I coached her on her governance journey. She now serves on several private company boards and is here to share some of the lessons she’s learned along the way. If you are a leader or aspiring to be one, visit archieljonesjr.com. There, you can pre-order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital and connect directly with me.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode we're celebrating Black History Month by sharing the story of a prominent L.E.A.D.er, creating opportunities in his hometown of Atlanta. Our guest, C.J. Stewart, is a highly-sought after coach and a former Major League Baseball player for the Chicago Cubs. Listen as he shares how he turned being born into poverty into fuel to achieve his dreams and then helped others achieve theirs.Resources mentioned in the episode:leadcenterforyouth.orgIf you are a leader or aspiring to be one, visit archieljonesjr.com. There, you can pre-order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital and connect directly with me.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am speaking with Lynn Martin, the President of the New York Stock Exchange and one of 2023’s most powerful women in finance according to Fortune. In our conversation, we talk about asking lots of questions, failing fast, and having an intrapreneurial mindset.Resources mentioned in the episode:NYSE Board Diversity InitiativeIf you are a leader or aspiring to be one, visit archieljonesjr.com. There, you can pre-order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital and connect directly with me.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The one and only Kevin O’Leary – aka Mr. Wonderful –  joins us to kick off our Leadership Capital series. We asked for his take on the 5 Cs  – capability, culture, communication, connection and confidence – to help you achieve your goals. We also highlight coaching tips from our previous guests on their leadership and service journeys.If you are a leader or aspiring to be one, visit archieljonesjr.com. There, you can pre-order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital and connect directly with me.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com.Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we hear from Duriya Farooqui, a board director at the Intercontinental Exchange and the InterContinental Hotels Group. She shares lessons from her uncommon path to success: striving for excellence, building valuable relationships, and being the kind of leader that inspires confidence.To learn more about the NxGen COACH Network’s Governance Training Camp, please visit our website at nxgencoachnetwork.com/governance.If you are a leader or aspiring to be one, visit archieljonesjr.com. There, you can pre-order my book: The Treasure You Seek: A Guide to Developing and Leveraging Your Leadership Capital and connect directly with me.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest plays a key role matching prospective board members with the right companies. So who better to provide guidance on how to get on one? In this episode, Charles Gray – a partner at the executive search firm Egon Zehnder – reveals what you can do to stand out as a candidate.Resources mentioned on this episode:Chuck’s article The Next Frontier of Board DiversityTo learn more about the NxGen COACH Network’s Governance Training Camp, please visit our website at nxgencoachnetwork.com/governance.If you are a leader or aspiring to be one and want to connect with me, visit archieljonesjr.com.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ted Colbert – President CEO of  Boeing Defense, Space & Security – talks about his commitment to service, his approach to leadership, and the importance of listening in the boardroom. As a respected leader of tens of thousands across the globe, you’ll want to hear what he has to say.This episode was recorded in September 2023.To learn more about the NxGen COACH Network’s Governance Training Camp, please visit our website at nxgencoachnetwork.com/governance.If you are a leader or aspiring to be one and want to connect with me, visit archieljonesjr.com.If you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to serve on a board? Become a better director? Or perhaps you aspire to become a more effective leader overall? Whatever the answer might be, you’re in the right place.On our first ever episode, I spoke with James Connelly, partner at Womble Bond Dickinson, as well as a trusted friend who’s coached me on my governance journey right from the start. Get ready to learn how to prepare for board service, the do’s and don'ts of serving on a board and how to continue to evolve as a director and leader.To learn more about the NxGen COACH Network’s Governance Training Camp, please visit our website at nxgencoachnetwork.com/governance.If you are a leader or aspiring to be one and want to connect with me, visit archieljonesjr.comIf you want to learn more about our work at NxGen COACH Network, visit nxgencoachnetwork.com. Training Camp For Leaders with Archie L. Jones Jr. is produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Know this: Wherever you are on your personal and professional leadership journey, you can take your game to the next level. Training Camp for Leaders with Archie L. Jones, Jr. will help you dream bigger and pursue your goals more confidently in life and in the fields of entrepreneurship and governance.Hosted by Harvard Business Professor, author, and accomplished executive Archie L. Jones, Jr, our podcast gives you access to stories and actionable advice from today’s most accomplished business leaders and investors. Archie’s mission is to COACH: Create Opportunity And Cultivate Humanity, especially for underinvested leaders. This podcast will teach you how to leverage your leadership capital, step up your career and bring your venture to the next level.Produced by NxGen COACH Network and our Webby-winning partner, Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.