From the pen ✍🏿 of our guest: On this episode, we have a pertinent discussion on the connection between creative leadership and love, on every level imaginable. The question is explored through a passionate lens, all while understanding that in knowing something we know nothing, therefore allowing the discussion to bloom into an educating inventive tea time. Today’s guests were the honorable Sonya Tareke and Malkijah Griffiths. Both having résumés of being educators, innovators, management consultants, diversity and inclusion enthusiasts, and community leaders, this proved to be an interesting conversation that you will not want to miss.
From the pen of our guest: Claire Sarpel, digital transformation advisor with Bitwise industries and Najja‘s creative brain-sister. Let’s go get into the sandbox and talk about the path of least resistance. Shout out to The Shattering Slavitude co-hosts Rod Wave and Goose McGillicutty!
From the pen of our guests: In manifesting, be ready, believe, obtain and sustain. Patience, love, and optimism is the keys to better yourself, self awareness holds the ultimate power for your success. Be in the driver’s seat for your life. This episode is loaded.
(Excerpt from Respite Now!, essay) Today, we appeal to the imaging of all of us together without taking thorough stock of strides and roads all have sojourned in making it to this point. In other words—we’re siloing more—while appearing to be with one another. Even simpler, we’ve found a phenomenal way of being alone, together. All us are in a slowly crashing car—and we all know it. Yet, we’re too confused to understand what to do about it. Solvency centered philosophies have to sustain us from here. No more do we have the privilege of loathing one another. No! We are now plagued with the burden of exploring real reasons to love one another… if we truly wish to sustain. Let’s have the real life discussions—at the table—while celebrating one another’s presence, in the moment. Grab your fave writing utensil and journal. This episode is chocked full of thought provoking content. Feel free to enjoy, and ask questions. Peace!
You 👀 the workout title! This is the one you’ve been waiting for, but didn’t know you needed! Thank you to Sonya Tareke, one of the Founders of Team Real Talk, for putting this workout together, and producing how we’d go about it. Thanks to David, Founder of Arbo and Jonathan, Founder of Time Capsule Family Connections for their time and energy! We started to tackle what it's like being a young founder in tech (& out) here in Buffalo, NY. “As a young founder, particularly at a non-technical startup, it's extraordinarily tough to earn credibility. In a people-facing business where you're often relying on first impressions to succeed, it's even more difficult. Although age is just a number, it does pose a variety of challenges for budding entrepreneurs. So to help others like us, we'll focus on the following topics: Being taken seriously, Securing funding, & Redefining your social circle. These are the three main points, but it's an open discussion and we didn’t hold back!” —Sonya Tareke. You wanna win?! You wanna steps to Shattering Slavitude–then get this workout done. Push for the success you desire. It’s in here!
Use your imagination to scan your experience and locate just where nuance is at work... Bewildered?🤔. Nuance is one of those tedious ingredients to our highest and best selves. This special 60th episode is outfitted with-none other-than the illustrious Dr. Tamara McMillan! 🙌🏿✨ Dr. T Mac comes and highlights the nuance. She does this with quick tools and tips that help us deliberately pay attention to "the shades and colors of our lives" (–thanks Rod Wave). Thoroughly excited about this episode! And, yes, Goose shatters Morphing Time-again!🔥💯💪🏿. Enjoy! and, thanks for sticking around.🤓🙃. BTW, big shout-out to friend and contributor to the show, our guy, Kev Brown. We appreciate the equipment good sir! Keep shining.
“Walk in your ways so you won't crumble (so you won't crumble) Walk in your ways so you can sleep at night Walk in your ways so you will wake up and rise.”—Solange Knowles. Pop out and check-in! You’ll be delighted-you did.
This workout was inspired by Oprah and Harry's new series, "The Me You Can't See." The title, "Pain That Doesn't Transform Gets Transmitted," sorta pushed us into assessing just how this socially transmitted disease (socio-emo pain) might be effecting us. An initial thought that comes to mind is the concept of an individual being special. And-because one is often referred to as special, one’ll often run into another that feels that they have a greater design for the use of the one's specialty. However, what’s true is because one is special, one also has the responsibility of being who and what one wants (based on one's own design). Perplexing? 🤓🦾 Good ! Tap in, to fill in the blanks. Enjoy!😉
Ayo, I was blown away when my colleague, Mike Cardus, dropped the proverbial 🎤 with this question. Mike told me that he uses this question (along with others) as a tool in empowering organization heads to think about/approach challenges differently. When I presented The Phoenix Mastermind with this question, it immediately made everyone come alive and curious to explore the facets. Join as we attempt to bring this concept down to earth and make it make everyday sense. As always, we appreciate you falling through and working out with us. Enjoy! Peace.
Join us as we interview a great and honorable pillar of our Buffalo community, my cousin (shameless plug), Tyree Parker!🎉🏀🏈🏆 More about Cuz in a bit... let's get at the subtext. We operationalize affirmations as the ideas/thoughts we see in our minds; confirmations as personal ceremonial honorings/celebrations; and–manifestations as the goal(s) achieved. Now, back to Cuz! Tyree Parker is a hard worker having worked with a wide range of youth in the Western New York area. He’s motivated to identify, educate, and develop students and student athletes throughout his community and at Health Sciences Charter School. Tyree’s current and primary goal is to help build character in students and incorporate Determination, Dedication & Discipline throughout the school & athletic programs with hopes of instilling confidence and character development among all of the students at Health Sciences Charter. For the past 5 years Tyree has been the Head Basketball Coach for Health Sciences Falcons. Since Tyree has been the head coach at Health Sciences Charter the basketball team has won 5 Charter Cup Titles, 3 Section VI Titles, 2 Far West Regional Titles, 2 State Championship Final Four appearances and finished ranked #1 in Western New York Polls 3 out of 5 years. Tyree has earned Section VI Class B Coach of The Year honors in back to back seasons. He has -also- coached and mentored youth all the way to the pros (NFL & NBA). As a 1st year Football Head Coach for Health Sciences Falcons Tyree and his football program went 10-2 and won the Section VI Class B Championship as well as the Far West Regional Championship and Tyree was named Buffalo News Coach of The Year. Tyree is now responsible for helping the girl’s athletic programs rise to the same prominence as his boy teams. He has now taken on the role of Assistant Athletic Director to infuse his excellence into the entire athletics program. Enjoy your workout!🤓🦾
**Explicit Language** Imagine yourself a fly on the wall, and able to listen in on an ADOS (American Descendant of Slavery) Black family. My family. Again, listen objectively... this is a genuine conversation, that just so happens to be an authentic American cultural narrative. If you ever wanted to look in the window of what a family’s life looks like in the slums of the United States, this is your workout. We’re deep in the South, bonding over our Big Momma’s (RIP) funeral [COVID]. Strap in tight, because this one will prove to be a doozy for you.🤓😄🤟🏿 Though, you’ll love yourself more once you make to it the other side of this workout. Enjoy the offering. Blessings!
How much do you consider culture while interacting with others? Do you assume that everyone, pretty much, does as you do? Do you know how much time is in a moment? 🤣Come on in to this welcoming episode titled Cultural Competency! In this episode we attempt the questions above. And, if for nothing else, we give our best experiences that supports the theory/ies the Phoenix Mastermind chose for this discussion. In today's world, we're all speaking of welcoming one another more. Though, are we really considering the whole person that shows up? There's a lot more to a person than just a name. In fact, culture has quite the influence over our thinking, attitudes, and behaviours. Trust me, this episode is way better than what this caption reads! So, come on in. Take a load off, and kick up top game with some boss Players (allusion to Episode 40). Enjoy! Cheers!
Benign faces. Benign teachings... Benign neglect! Now, Benign understanding? Bruhtha Rod C., joined Goose and I to enlighten us with his theory of Benign Understanding. It’s gonna blow your mind. Trust me! I really enjoyed this conversation, as it stretched my thinking in a way I’ve never considered. If you know me, then you know thinking fitness is where I get my workout; and I definitely felt invigorated after this one. Not too mention, it’s one our longest episodes in a while... chocked full! Enjoy this offering. Blessings!
Ride with us for another heavy episode from heavy hearts. To the contrary, scientists say that with the optimal level of distraction comes the best creativity and innovative {new} thinking. Listen in to discover how one might use a customer success mindset to leverage distraction in bringing/applying improvements and solutions to patterns of complexity. Tired of the same ole same? Great! Here's a system to increase your team's agility and resilience. To add, it keeps your output the mark of excellence! #Justicenopeace #untilwefree
In this episode, we’re kicking it about the behavior of expert entrepreneurs. These behaviors have been theorized as The Effectuation Principles. Like Creative Problem Solving, in order to get the best from this extraordinary level of thinking—one must first ‘clarify’. Although, clarification, or “Bird-in-Hand Principle”, is just the start of your Effectuation Cycle. This episode is creative thinking fitness packed, powerfully into 90 minutes. Listen in and learn how to deliberately use The Effectuation Principles and Cycle to secure your entrepreneurial success.
I hope that you and all your loved ones are well. This episode is long overdue. We have our bruhtha Bangali Doumbia choppin’ it up with us on this episode of #askthephoenix. It’s the top of the 2nd quarter, and novel COVID-19 has proven itself a contender like no other. Meanwhile, an aggressive recession awaits, patiently, to be tagged in-to this maelstrom of a gauntlet. However, together, we will get through this. I think it’s safe to say that we understand science and creative thinking are needed more than ever. Salute to all the heroes saving the days, and store operators out here making sure we have continued access to what we need. So, join us as we continue to hack our thinking... this time in determining what has meaning in our lives. Also, what we lend our energies to. Thank you for being here with us. We love you for it. Peace and blessings.
Goose and I break up our quarantine angst by blowing off some steam in this episode. Oh-yeah, it's only right that y'all know he titled this joint🤣. This is a fun, ambient episode. Just pop this offering on in the background, and enjoy. Remember, laughter/joy kills all darkness. Look for @goosesoswavey 's Quarantine Mix on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gooseswavey/quarantine-mix. Signing off from @askthephoenix. Peace to all; and to all–a great life.
Fiscal year? It breaks down quarterly? What's a quarter? Damn! Is my quarter(s) good or bad? If bad, should I throw in the towel?! If good, do I need to do anything else? We approach all these questions, and more on this episode of #askthephoenix. Goose and I are back in full swing. That's right, season 3 y'all! And, we've brought back the great King Gene to share insights from his latest travels and exploits. Lock in, and see how this episode might impact your growth and contributions. As always, we welcome you; and have been awaiting your arrival. Enjoy! Peace.
Commitment versus being loyal...🤔 They mean the same thing, right? No. Join @gooseswavey and I (@askthephoenix) as we discover what these words mean—outside of how we operationalize them. Also, you’ll get the inside scoop on how this clarity has impacted our individual success models. It’s been a while, though we came back correct! Enjoy!
Conjure up ideas on a whim. Revisit the past. Create the future. Discover your distinction. Explore your means of coping within your unique experience. "Imagination breeds creativity. Creativity produces options. In those options we find freedom." ––Najja . Goose says that imagination is is reality. If he's right, then we have the freedom to choose. Imagine the possibilities! Choose wisely.