The Big Ask

All of us have been exposed to some level of leadership whether subliminal or most obvious. We have all crafted our own perspectives on what leadership is.

In today's episode, we continue with thoughts on leadership. This time we take it to the streets of Basseterre St. Kitts.
3 big questions:

What comes to mind when you think of leadership?

What defines a great leader, share an example.

Are you a leader?

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All of us have been exposed to some level of leadership whether subliminal or most obvious. We have all crafted our own perspectives on what leadership is. 

In today's episode, I share some views from listeners and my network at large on leaders.
3 big questions: 

What comes to mind when you think of leadership?

What defines a great leader, share an example.

Are you a leader?

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This episode is a flashback to our Leadership retreat 2019.

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A short interview I did with Good Morning SKN

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How episode Laws Of Momentum has sparked a desire to hear more on momentum by some of our listeners.

Today I ask, What is your momentum level... let's listen and learn to help us lead. 

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Momentum is one of the most exciting and impactful laws of leadership that must be shared.
In this episode, I take some time to explain this law.

momentum is a leader's best friend.

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Momentum is one of the most exciting and impactful laws of leadership that must be shared.
In this episode, I take some time to explain this law. 

momentum is a leader's best friend.

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Many find themselves in stifling jobs and careers because of the sense of “security”. Today our guests Tim and the Space Cadets take some time to encourage us to pursue what we love.

This Panel discussion was organized by the US Embassy – Barbados along with the St Kitts Education Media Unit and the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College

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“Always make sure your words, facts, and actions are aligned.”- Janeel Boon

The leadership journey stands on the foundation of trust. Trust in the leader’s character & ability. Today we are taking a look at the law of solid ground that speaks about the importance of trust in leadership.

Takeaways:

•No leader can break trust with his people and expect to keep influencing them.

•“The only thing that walks back from the tomb with the mourners and refuses to be buried is the character of a man.

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“A leader is one who sees more than others see, who sees farther than others see, and who sees before others do." (Leroy Eims)― John Maxwell

Leadership is not a walk in the park however it is a worthy journey.

Indeed leadership is a journey!

In today’s episode take some time to think about a voyage or a hike- or any journey. Think about the tour guide, or captain, now think about leadership.

As we look at today’s law- the law of Navigation we will see the power this holds learning our ability to effectively mobilize.

Takeaways:

•A Navigational Leader: carefully considers every possible aspect of the journey, thinks it through, and plans accordingly. Though we have big hopes and dreams, keeps understanding the pace of the followers-team

•Leaders who are good navigators are capable of taking their people just about anywhere.

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“AN UNINFLENTIAL IS LIKE A DULL MACHETE.” – Janeel Boon

As we continue studying the Laws of Leadership today we are exploring one of the biggest laws, the law of influence.

This foundational law will help us to be more vigilant in how we influence and lead.

Takeaways:

• If you can’t influence others, they won’t follow you.

• The real test of leadership isn’t where you start out… It’s where you end up.

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“THE SECRET OF OUR SUCCESS IS FOUND IN OUR DAILY AGENDA.” – John C Maxwell

As we continue studying the Laws of Leadership take a moment to think about your daily agenda, both intentional and unintentional. 

In these, you are going to receive practical principles that can help or affect the way we lead.

Today our focus is The Law of the Process!

Takeaways:

•To lead tomorrow, lean today

•You cannot become an overnight (success) overnight!

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"Everything rises and falls on leadership," John C. Maxwell

Leadership is dear to my heart, and I wish to share as much as I know with as many as I can.

For the next few episodes, we will look at the Laws of Leadership written by John C Maxwell.

In these, you are going to receive practical principles that can help or affect the way we lead.

Today our focus is The Law of the Lid!

Takeaways:

•Leadership is the lid of any organization... it can only rise to the height of your leadership ability.

•It is easier to go from failure to success than excuses to success.

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Consistency of quality (Season 2 Finale)

“Getting an audience is hard. Sustaining an audience is hard. It demands a consistency of thought, of purpose, and of action over a long period of time.” - Bruce Springsteen

Producing and distributing weekly is a heavy task, however knowing that it will impact someone is enough to keep delivering. As I present this season 2 finale I will share some recaps along with an article featuring Janeel Boon there in Washington DC. 

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Empowering others is more than just motivational speeches, it is practical.

This week we welcome backJanese Henderson in Antigua as she takes time to breakdown ways of empowering others.

This series features some of my entrepreneurial friends who are YLAI Alumnus within the Eastern Caribbean. We seek to share our collective insight and knowledge with you the listeners to help in your journey. We also hope to encourage you to join the YLAI Family-network.

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“Each individual is unique and possesses greatness within them.” Many of us have great dreams and aspirations, but just need someone to help guide and develop our gifts. Today we are featuring Janese Henderson in Antigua who does just that, empower others. 

This series features some of my entrepreneurial friends who are YLAI Alumnus within the Eastern Caribbean. We seek to share our collective insight and knowledge with you the listeners to help in your journey. We also hope to encourage you to join the YLAI Family-network.

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"Instead of better glasses, your network gives you better eyes." -- Ronald Burt
Do you struggle with connecting with the people within your network? Guess what, the only real way of advancing is to change your eyes, rather than your glasses. Start seeing it differently.

Today's episode will help us do just that! We welcome back Michelle Samuel as she speaks on the topic of Maximizing your Connections.

This series features some of my entrepreneurial friends who are YLAI Alumnus within the Eastern Caribbean. We seek to share our collective insight and knowledge with you the listeners to help in your journey. We also hope to encourage you to join the YLAI Family-network.

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In life, we have heard of many powerful people who did or are doing wonders, for the more affluent ones constantly hear about their support system especially partners. However, have you taken the time to study their making?

In our next two episodes, we are going to analyze the life of a young powerhouse in St Lucia and spreading through the Americas, Michelle Samuel. The person behind Startup Huddle St. Lucia, Entrepreneurship World Cup St Lucia, and SLUDTERA. 

Shockingly her aspirations once looked grim until a chain of events took place in her life that challenged it to LIVE AGAIN.

This series features some of my entrepreneurial friends who are YLAI Alumnus within the Eastern Caribbean. We seek to share our collective insight and knowledge with you the listeners to help in your journey. We also hope to encourage you to join the YLAI Family-network.

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“A wasted [life], is a life who lived for many years with many resources without ever connecting with the purpose for which they were here and fulfilling the destiny why God allowed them to be here.”  -Apostle Dr. Allan Isaac

When your time on earth comes to an end and you get the opportunity to review your life, where will you stand in the context of this quote? Would you be considered as someone who robbed earth or someone who poured out what they brought?

In today’s episode, I pause to pay tribute to the late Apostle Dr. Allan Isaac who passed from time to eternity on Jan 20th, 2021.

A Man who understood his God sent duty on earth and walked into it.
A Husband for over 35 years.

A Father of 6 Children

An Apostle to the nations based in St Kitts & Nevis.

Join me as we take some time to listen to his presentation at our 2019 LEES Leadership Retreat.

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Life gives us many opportunities but only a few maximize on them because of the apparent work. Today we’re speaking with Shawn Maile about his book and life- working 6 jobs as he now gives us his YLAI experience. 

This series features some of my entrepreneurial friends who are YLAI Alumnus within the Eastern Caribbean. We seek to share our collective insight and knowledge with you the listeners to help in your journey. We also hope to encourage you to join the YLAI Family-network.

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Life gives us many opportunities but only a few maximize on them because of the apparent work. Today we’re speaking with Shawn Maile about his book and life- working 6 jobs. 

This new series features some of my entrepreneurial friends who are YLAI Alumnus within the Eastern Caribbean. We seek to share our collective insight and knowledge with you the listeners to help in your journey. We also hope to encourage you to join the YLAI Family-network.

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 "...All things work together for the good... "

When I look at the last few years of my life, I have come to realize that they were all setups for who I am today.

In this episode, we will go back in time and into an experience I had in 2018 that has impacted my course of life and way of thinking.

I'll speak about my YLAI Experience and introduce a new series for season 2 of the Big Ask.

This new series features some of my entrepreneurial friends who are YLAI Alumnus within the Eastern Caribbean. We seek to share our collective insight and knowledge with you the listeners to help in your journey. We also hope to encourage you to join the YLAI Family-network.

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Parents are children’s first role models.

This episode features Drunisha Hanley also known as Sukki. As we take this opportunity to learn about her upbringing. This young lady emulates the belief “Children Learn by example", and is now the "epitome of a driven entrepreneur” said a reviewer.

Drunisha then amplified the conversation by visualizing the importance of being present and presenting oneself at all times.

Listen and be empowered by this heartwarming interview.

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Start 2021 energized!

No doubt, 2020 has been a trying year for many, whilst on the other hand; it has accelerated growth and novelty in other’s life.

In today’s episode, our featured guest- Claricia Belle will take us on an emotional eye-opening journey that will leave you at the tip of your chair.

Ms. Belle will enlighten us more about Belle Air and how COVID19 midwived her overdue yet timely pregnancy.

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No doubt, 2020 has been a trying year for many, whilst on the other hand, it has accelerated growth and novelty in other’s life.

In today’s episode, our featured guest- Claricia Belle will take us on an emotional eye-opening journey that will leave you at the tip of your chair. 

Ms. Belle will enlighten us more about Belle Air and how COVID19 midwived her overdue yet timely pregnancy.

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In Today’s episode, we’ll resume our conversation withLatrecee Christopher, as we continue to speak about her business Shop n Ship that failed. We will now look at the emotional impact it had on her, her marriage, relationships, staff & families.

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“It is better to make a thousand failures than to be too cowardly to ever undertake anything.” Clovis G. Chappel

In today’s world failing at something is terribly hard, sadly because our societies have set standards that view failure as a weakness.

In this episode, we are featuring Latrecee Christopher as we do an in-depth autopsy on an enormous set back she once experienced. I guarantee after listening to Mrs. Christopher's story you will be in tears while encouraged to view failure differently.

Takeaways:

“Living in the present is technically living in the past. “

“If you have a business and you are always so busy, that you can’t get a break for yourself, you are heading towards failure.

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 “All limits exist only in the mind, and it is only in the mind that they can be overcome.” Alan Cohen

Have you ever restrained yourself from doing something only to realize your reason was all in your mind? I have. I have later realized that we can do anything as long as we put our minds to it. 

 In this episode, we hope to challenge you to step out of your comfort zone because “Everything you've ever wanted is one step outside your comfort zone”.

As we speak with Gavin Jéan, founder of Renewed Mind and Wealth Culture, we will learn of practical ways to transform our lives.

Who is a better fit than Mr. Jéan, whose youth was overshadowed by poverty?

After listening to this, I encourage you to return to Episode 3 & 4 respectively to assist with your next move. 

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What do you want? Can you answer this?

Many of us glide through life tossed by the gust of every trend. However, as leaders, it is paramount to know WHAT YOU WANT before we seek to lead others. I even dare say, before we attempt to direct ourselves to avoid destruction.

This episode features Tishon Thomas -a former foster child now CEO of a computer service company- as he presented at LEES Leadership Retreat 2019. My Guest cohost, Latreece Christopher, and I will analyze the wisdom shared at the said presentation as we make it applicable and practical for all to implement.

Takeaways:

• *Thought provoker*… Are your strengths the things that you do well or the things that you like?
  
• You have to be able to forgo (your small pleasures) today for more important things tomorrow!
  
• If your name could be known for the worst things, make it be known for the best.
  
• The Breathing ground for successful businesses is the ones that solve a problem.
  
• The more complex and the more problems you solve … the more valuable you are
  

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“The two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. “ – Mark Twain. 

As the world struggles in this time of uncertainty, it is paramount for us to activate our purpose- now more than ever. Do you know what your assignment is here on earth? Many of us go through life without a clue of our ultimate purpose, dying at average age 20 then officially buried mid 60’s or older. Such sad observation, subsequently, adds to the cemetery’s vaulted treasure chest. 

This episode will cause you to do some introspection according to purpose! Our featured guest- Darren Wilson Sr. from St Maarten will help you understand the following as we look at his life; Knowing purpose? Why do we need to operate in it? What are the rewards? 

Takeaway: 

The Journey for your purpose begins from birth. 

To know (your) purpose you must know the manufacturer's mind- manual. 

Asking questions is the beginning of wisdom. 

You have to decide if you are going to be loyal to your critics or loyal to your purpose. 

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In Today’s episode, we’ll resume our conversation with Christel Joseph as we speak about the importance of proper transition in business. 

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Leap:  "Every accomplishment starts with a decision to try” - John F Kennedy. 

 In life, such can be heavily advised or in the spur of the moment.   We all have our fair share of spontaneous decisions that has taught us many lessons.  In today’s episode, we will examine the life of a Haitian by birth, Christel Joseph.  An individual who skillfully redefines what it means to leap into one's destiny.  

Takeaways: 

 •Whenever you are on display, you have to put on a show. 

•Understand yourself... know who you are and push yourself

 •You may be the best (player) on your team but, is that team working at its best when you are on it? 

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We all have burning questions we hope to ask when we “one day, meet that great leader”. In this episode, Join Janeel Boon as he sits with some great leaders of St Kitts & Nevis, Anguilla, and Sint Maarten on a Q&A segment live at the LEES Leadership retreat 2019.  You may very well hear your question. To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe now. 

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Welcome to the inaugural Big Ask podcast with host- Janeel Boon.    

Boon's (as the word suggests) heart is to see others evolve into their full leadership capacity, therefore this podcast is an opportunity to nurture you on this journey. Today’s podcast seeks to educate you about the host- Janeel Boon along with increasing your knowledge of this podcast series. Then a taste of what’s to come. 

This episode is the foundation of the Big Ask podcast.  Hope to have you back here next week Saturday.  #JBBigAsk To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe now. 

“Good leaders ask great questions that inspire others to dream more, think more, learn more, do more, and become more.” ― John C. Maxwell

YOU WERE BORN TO LEAD!! Life allows us seven main areas of leadership, and to be effective here on earth we must carefully maneuver our respective “playfields”.

Join Janeel Boon on The Big Ask podcast as he skillfully interviews his guests with aim of empowering you with the wisdom gained.

1. RELIGION

2. FAMILY

3. EDUCATION

4. GOVERNMENT

5. MEDIA

6. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

7. BUSINESS /Economy

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