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Apr 26 2021

Episode 165: Everyday Leaders with Melahni Ake

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Melahni Ake shares her own influences that have shaped the way she leads today and how she has come to create the Everyday Leaders Platform. Throughout her life and career, Melahni has been striving to show up and add value to others, and she lives out her purpose by supporting leaders to grow and develop. Her Podcast Everyday Leaders 50 in 50 was set up to showcase those people who are making a difference through their leadership.

Click here to see Melahni and her company’s “about” page.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Why she became a John Maxwell Leadership Coach
  • Interviewing 50 “Everyday Leaders” during her 50th birthday year
  • Making great connections
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Personal Growth, Podcast Episodes · Tagged: connecting, Everyday Leaders, Gary Sanchez, Indianapolis, JMT, John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell, John maxwell team, Kay and Shi, Kay Salerno, Know Your Why, Making Connections, Networking, Podcasting, Proverbs, Rachel Cruze, Shila Morris, Simon Sinek, Why Institute, Y institute

Feb 28 2021

21 Qualities of a Leader

As a leader, much is expected of you. You are repeatedly pulled and stretched in many different directions. It is sometimes difficult to pin down exactly what a leader looks like. There is not a one-size-fits-all-leader-mold.

However, there are certain qualities that most leaders should possess. John Maxwell sums these up as well as anyone. In his book The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, he talks about those shared qualities that leaders should gravitate toward.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: 21 Indespensible Qualities of a Leader, Adding Value, Ed DeCosta, Greg Gorman, JMT DNA, John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell, John maxwell team, Julie Gorman, Kay and Shi, leaders growing leaders, Leadership, Leadership Qualities, misty young, Rick Morris

Nov 17 2020

Episode 158: Kay and Shi, Dynamic Entrepreneurial Sister Duo

Kay & Shi (Kay Salerno & Shila Morris) are dynamic and entertaining entrepreneurs with fascinating stories. When Kay and Shila were 10 and 17, their parents quit their careers and “bet it all” to buy a tiny breakfast restaurant in a California ski town. These sisters instantly gained a front row seat to the drama of American entrepreneurship, all while bussing tables and working the new family business on the daily. As they became adults, they joined the ownership and helped grow the business into a national brand featured on Food Network and in the New York Times. With Mom and Dad now retired, Kay and Shila lead the business as it serves millions of guests across multiple states each year. Often recognized for their unique marketing strategies and dedication to development Kay and Shila find that their love for each other fuels their drive and success.

​Since 2015 Kay and Shila have shared their stories and strategies as speakers and podcasts hosts, and as the marketing faculty for leadership expert and bestselling author John Maxwell’s global team of speakers, coaches and trainers. They love to serve delightful experiences with results-oriented focus and simple, actionable takeaways. Kay and Shila now channel their learnings into their daily 5 minute podcast and blog: The Mentorship Quest and add value daily through their social channels.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Growing up in the restaurant business
  • Throwing down with Bobby Flay on the Food Network
  • Building the marketing system for the John Maxwell Team
  • Invaluable marketing tips
  • Thinking outside the box to help the community
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth, Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Bobby Flay, Ed DeCosta, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, Franchise, Gormans, Greg Gorman, Jeff Raver, JMT, John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell, Kay and Shi, Kay Salerno, Kevin Harrington, marketing, misty young, Nevada, Restaurant, Restaurant Smart, Rick A. Morris, Shila Morris, Social Media, Squeeze In, SqueezeIn

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