In this inspiring episode of Leadership with Darrell W. Gunter, Darrell sits down with internationally recognized leadership expert Dr. Sam Adeyemi—executive coach, founder of the Daystar Leadership Academy, and bestselling author of SHIFTS: 6 Steps to Transform Your Mindset and Elevate Your Leadership.

Together, they explore how leaders can transform their thinking, inspire innovation, build high-performing organizations, and create lasting impact in their communities and around the world.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why leadership begins with transforming your mindset
• The six principles of the SHIFTS leadership framework
• How great leaders navigate change with confidence
• Why sustainable success is measured by contribution—not acquisition
• How leaders can influence organizations, communities, and even nations

🎧 Listen now on Leadership with Darrell W. Gunter.

Leadership Begins With You™

In this episode of Leadership with Darrell W. Gunter, Darrell welcomes executive leadership coach and author Marc Inzelstein to discuss his book, Essential Leadership: Practicing L.O.V.E. in Turbulent Times.

Marc shares how leaders can move beyond traditional management approaches and develop a deeper leadership practice rooted in self-awareness, purpose, compassion, and service. The conversation explores why leadership is ultimately about who we become—not simply what we accomplish.

Whether you lead an organization, a business, a team, or simply aspire to become a better leader, this episode offers practical wisdom and timeless insights that can help you navigate today's increasingly challenging environment.

Leadership Begins With You.

In this inspiring episode of Leadership with Darrell W. Gunter, Darrell sits down with Stan Matthews, author, entrepreneur, and founder of the Whoo Blessed You? collaborative book project.

Stan shares how this powerful initiative invites contributors to honor three individuals who profoundly shaped their lives. The result is a lasting legacy book filled with stories of gratitude, mentorship, faith, and personal transformation.

In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why gratitude is one of the most powerful leadership principles • How mentors and loved ones influence our success • The importance of preserving your story for future generations • How to create a legacy your family will treasure

This conversation will inspire you to reflect on the people who blessed your life—and encourage you to thank them while you still can.

🎧 Listen now on Podbean and all major podcast platforms. 📻 Sundays at 8:00 AM ET on WSOU 89.5 FM and streaming worldwide at wsou.net. ▶️ Watch on YouTube: Leadership with Darrell W. Gunter.

#Leadership #Gratitude #Legacy #WhoBlessedYou #StanMatthews #Mentorship #FamilyLegacy #Podcast #LeadershipBeginsWithYou

In this episode, Darrell W. Gunter interviews Philippe Theunissen, Founder & CEO of OpenClaw Intelligence and author of The Autonomous Business, to explore how AI agents are transforming the way businesses operate, compete, and scale.

🚀 Key Insight: Small businesses are no longer constrained by size — they can now compete at enterprise levels by leveraging AI agents that function as digital employees, operating 24/7 across critical business functions.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

🔹 How OpenClaw enables automation across operations, sales, and customer engagement 🔹 Why small businesses have a structural advantage in adopting AI faster than large enterprises 🔹 Real-world applications: email triage, proposal generation, and intelligent follow-up 🔹 The concept of AI-enabled humans and scalable growth without added headcount 🔹 Practical steps to begin implementing AI agents in your business

This is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators looking to drive efficiency, growth, and competitive advantage in the AI era.

🎧 Listen now on Podbean 👉 https://bit.ly/LeadershipDWGunter

📻 Also airing Sunday at 8 AM on WSOU 89.5 FM (Seton Hall University)

In this episode of Leadership with Darrell W. Gunter, Darrell sits down with David L. Sampson, Chief Publishing Officer at NEJM Group, to discuss the launch of NEJM AI and what it means for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders worldwide.

You’ll learn: • Why NEJM launched a dedicated AI journal • How AI is being integrated into clinical workflows • The risks of AI in medicine—and how to manage them • Why human oversight remains essential

This is a powerful discussion on innovation, responsibility, and leadership at scale.

🎧 Subscribe and follow the show: https://bit.ly/LeadershipDWGunter

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Leadership begins with you™

David operates at the intersection of real estate, venture capital, and technology. In this conversation, we explore why illiquidity in private commercial real estate is no longer acceptable, how USREM is building a secondary marketplace for LP interests, and what it takes to modernize one of the world’s largest asset classes—without chasing hype.

Key topics include:

• Why real estate liquidity is becoming a leadership imperative

• How USREM enables price discovery without disrupting sponsors

• Lessons from building Gust and New York Angels

• When (and if) tokenization truly makes sense

• Leadership insights from bridging legacy industries and innovation

🎧 Subscribe, listen, and join the conversation. Leadership begins with you.

In this episode of Leadership with Darrell W. Gunter, I sit down with Kent Anderson and Joy Moore, authors of How the Internet Disrupted Science, to examine the growing crisis in the scientific record.

We discuss:

• Rising retractions and broken incentives

• The unintended consequences of Open Access models

• AI’s role in discovery, distortion, and trust

• What must change to restore credibility in science

If you care about evidence-based policy, research integrity, or the future of knowledge, this conversation is for you.

Social listening is no longer a marketing tactic—it’s a leadership capability.

In this episode of Leadership with Darrell W. Gunter, I sit down with Hassan Paige, Founder of Eavesdrop, to explore how executives can use social listening and audience intelligence to move from noise to insight—and from insight to action.

We discuss: • Why most organizations collect signals but miss meaning • How social listening informs strategy, reputation, and decision-making • The role of design thinking in turning insight into impact • What leaders must do differently to truly “listen” at scale

If you lead strategy, brand, communications, or culture, this conversation will challenge how you think about insight in a real-time world.

This episode is essential listening for CEOs, board members, and senior leaders navigating the future of work.

Tina Trout, founder of Signal Craft, brings a transformative approach to human needs, narrative alignment, and social coherence. Magenta Ceiba, Executive Director of Bloom Network, shares how decentralized communities around the world are already building regenerative solutions—quietly, effectively, and at scale.

Together, we explore a new blueprint for systems change: architecture + meaning, structure + story, community + coherence.

If you’ve wondered what the future of impact, funding, and regenerative collaboration looks like, this conversation will open a whole new lens. Tune in and join us as we decode the emerging models reshaping global resilience.

We explore:

• Why traditional directive leadership fails in today’s workplace

• How STAR®’s Stop, Think, Ask, Result model reshapes conversations

• The London School of Economics study proving a 74x ROI on STAR® training

• Real-world success stories from higher education, finance, and healthcare

• What the “manager of the future” looks like

Whether you’re a business leader, HR professional, or aspiring manager, this episode will help you see how enquiry-led leadership can unlock untapped potential in your team.

With over 15 books published, Shedia shares how writing became both her personal healing journey and a platform to inspire young voices everywhere. From children’s books that affirm cultural identity to plays that spark tough but needed conversations, her work is reshaping how we think about literature and leadership.

💡 Watch now to hear:

• What sparked her creative explosion

• How she writes for multiple audiences

• Why literacy and healing are at the heart of her mission

In this episode, I’m joined by Sol Rosenberg, Chief Revenue Officer at Underline Science, for an insightful conversation you won’t want to miss. We dive into the critical question: “Why Should You Record Your Conference?” — exploring how event organizers can boost both revenue and reach by rethinking the role of content in today’s hybrid and digital-first world.

From tackling declining in-person attendance to unlocking new streams of audience engagement, Sol brings a wealth of expertise and real-world strategies that can transform how you approach your next conference.

📅 Listen now and discover actionable ideas to make your events more impactful, profitable, and far-reaching than ever before.

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with thought leader Frank Menchaca, author of “Start a New Fire: Measuring the Value of Academic Libraries in Undergraduate Learning.”

Frank challenges the status quo—calling for libraries to evolve from passive repositories into active training grounds for the critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills our students need now more than ever.

🔍 We unpack:

• The crisis of value and funding in academic libraries

• Why traditional metrics like gate counts no longer apply

• How libraries can directly impact student learning outcomes

• And the leadership shift required to make it happen

For academic leaders, librarians, educators, and anyone concerned with the future of learning—this is a must-listen.

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#LeadershipBeginsWithYou #AcademicLibraries #HigherEducation #CriticalThinking #LibraryInnovation #EdTech #FrankMenchaca #LeadershipWithDarrellWGunter #Podcast

I'm excited to welcome Jennifer Baranowski, President of the CODiE Awards, to Leadership with Darrell W. Gunter. In this episode, we dive into the rich legacy and ongoing impact of the CODiE Awards, which have honored innovation and excellence in software and digital content since 1986.

Jennifer brings decades of insight into the tech and information industries, and under her leadership, the CODiEs continue to spotlight the pioneers and disruptors shaping the future. We discuss the evolution of the awards, how nominees are selected, the role of peer judging, and why these recognitions remain a gold standard in the industry.

From celebrating game-changing technologies to recognizing visionary companies and leaders, this conversation offers an inside look at what it takes to stand out in today’s digital economy—and why recognition still matters.

📺 Watch the full interview on my YouTube channel 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform 🔗 Join the conversation on LinkedIn

#Leadership #CODiEAwards #Innovation #TechLeadership #DarrellWGunter #JenniferBaranowski #Podcast #YouTube #SIIA #DigitalExcellence #AwardWinningTech

Simmel explains why understanding these dynamics is essential for scaling businesses, building trust, and integrating AI into modern operations. A must-listen for leaders navigating cultural complexity in today’s fast-changing world.

This week on Leadership with Darrell W. Gunter, I’m honored to welcome Ms. Tina Trout, Founder of LaLa Gardens Cooperative and author of Natural Being Framework.

In our inspiring conversation titled "From Soil to Soul," Tina shares how her journey from journalism and marketing led her to become a regenerative storyteller, permaculture educator, and ecological leader.

We explore: ✅ What it means to live and lead as a “Natural Being” ✅ How soil and microbes hold leadership lessons ✅ The power of memory, story, and place in shaping the future ✅ Why reciprocity and regeneration must be at the heart of tomorrow's leadership

This poetic and grounded episode offers a truly fresh perspective on transformation and purpose.

🎧 Tune in at WSOU 89.5 FM or wsou.net 📅 Airing now on Leadership with Darrell W. Gunter

#LeadershipWithDWG #EcologicalLeadership #NaturalBeing #TinaTrout #LaLaGardens #Permaculture #WSOU #SetonHall #Storytelling #RegenerativeLeadership #Podcast #SoilToSoul

In this compelling episode, Darrell W. Gunter welcomes Neal Lipschutz, former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of The Wall Street Journal and author of the debut thriller No Write Way to Die.

🔍 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Neal’s transition from journalism to fiction writing

• The real-world ethical questions that inspired the novel

• A breakdown of the story’s protagonist—a business leader caught in a high-stakes murder mystery

• Reflections on leadership, family, and truth in an age of complexity

📚 No Write Way to Die publishes July 8, 2025 via Fayetteville Mafia Press/Tucker DS Press and is available for preorder now.

🎧 Stream the full interview now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms.

🔗 Learn more about the book: tuckerdspress.com

#LeadershipWithDarrellWGunter #NealLipschutz #PodbeanPodcast #NoWriteWayToDie #AuthorInterview #BusinessEthics #LeadershipPodcast #WSJ #ThrillerFiction #Storytelling #SetonHallWSOU

🎙️ New Episode Alert!

In the latest episode of Leadership with Darrell W. Gunter, I sit down with Kevin Hyde, President and Co-founder of Layer 8 Security, to explore the evolving world of cybersecurity, the realities of CMMC 2.0 compliance, and why the human element is just as critical as the technology.

Kevin shares expert insights on how Layer 8 is helping organizations protect their digital infrastructure by building a culture of security from the inside out.

If you’re navigating today’s threat landscape or preparing for compliance challenges, this is a must-listen.

🎧 Listen in now: #LeadershipWithDWG #Cybersecurity #CMMC2 #Layer8Security #DigitalDefense #WSOU #Leadership #Compliance #RiskManagement #Podcast

Josh shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey—from his early challenges to launching a wellness-driven food brand that’s building community through clean, flavorful vegan cuisine. Discover how his passion for health, purpose-driven leadership, and authentic connection with customers has made FlatBelly Veg more than just a restaurant—it’s a movement.

Tune in to hear:

• How Josh turned his personal wellness journey into a thriving business

• The vision behind FlatBelly Veg and what makes it stand out

• The challenges and wins of launching a purpose-led restaurant

• Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the food and wellness space

With a mission to transform communities through education, innovation, and the arts, Dr. Nelson has spearheaded groundbreaking programs that equip young people with the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to thrive in today’s world.

In our conversation, we explore: ✅ How Urgent Inc. is shaping the next generation of leaders 🎨 The power of creative entrepreneurship in youth development 📚 The role of education, mentorship, and innovation in social impact 🌍 The importance of community-driven leadership

Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of youth leadership and the transformative power of purpose-driven education.

#Leadership #YouthEmpowerment #Education #Entrepreneurship #CommunityImpact #UrgentInc #SalihaNelson

Our Three-Pronged Approach:

The Cat Connection is an all-volunteer (with the exception of our two part-time Shelter Directors) 501(c)(3) nonprofit no-kill organization whose primary mission is to rescue abandoned, abused, unwanted, stray, neglected, and injured cats, and to facilitate their adoption into responsible permanent homes. This includes special needs cats and kittens with conditions that will require a specialized approach to adoption.

We also support our cat community by providing much-needed veterinary and behavior consulting services to caring cat owners who cannot afford to provide basic veterinary care to their beloved pets, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchipping.

The third aspect of our mission is to help control the feral cat population through our Trap Neuter-Return-Maintain (TNRM) program and through the trapping and socialization of feral kittens.

In The Execution Challenge: Delivering Great Strategy at Scale, a team of renowned strategy execution researchers and consultants delivers a practical and insightful new take on how to effectively execute strategy in today's complex, fast-changing environments. The authors focus on the often missing “HOW” of strategy execution — exploring the holistic perspectives, skills, and approaches needed to inform and translate strategy and create and maintain a “line-of-sight” between your strategy and its execution. You'll find proven techniques that you can implement to ensure that changes in business strategy are reflected in complementary changes to the organizational project portfolio. The Execution Challenge includes over 70 diagrams and figures, an organizational assessment, and reusable frameworks. 

This is his story, told through letters and poems written during and since his time in prison. An honest and reflective narrative, this epistolary autoethnography provides a glimpse into the experience of a person who committed and served time for pre-meditated murder, and used his time incarcerated to reflect on and transform his life.

Ideal reading for students of Incarceration or Carceral Studies, Criminal Justice, Social Work and Family Studies, Sociology, Literature, and related courses, Mr Tyree offers first-hand insight to the experience of the US criminal legal system for an African-American man.

Her upcoming book SAY WHAT they can't UNHEAR, the 9 principles of Lasting Change, she shares the secret sauce as to how she helps the CEO and team to achieve their strategic objectives.

Inside this powerful guide, you'll learn:

• How to break free from imposter syndrome and the negative stigma associated with sales
• The essential traits of a successful salesperson: confidence and credibility
• The role of motivation in driving sales success
• Top sales education resources, including YouTube channels, thought leaders, and free courses
• Confidence-building activities and reflections to help you realize your achievements and strengthen your self-belief

Blending personal anecdotes, expert insights, and practical advice, #Proud2Sell is your roadmap to embracing the noble profession of sales and achieving outstanding results. Whether you're a seasoned sales professional or just starting your career, this book will help you unlock your full potential and become #Proud2Sell.

Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your sales career! Grab your copy of #Proud2Sell today and start making a lasting impact in the world of sales.

In the Introduction video, Patrice Lumumba Jones places the Patterns of American Racism collection in the context of current events. He explains why this collection is important and what he hopes it will accomplish. 

Our expertise is developing programs on international protocol, cultural awareness, business etiquette and image training that prepares professionals with the critical behaviors necessary to build lasting business relationships and add value to their businesses and organization.

What does it mean to be Mexican American in Houston, TX?

For the Mendoza-Martinez family, the answer to this question is complicated and evolving. In this fascinating memoir, author Dr Louis Mendoza tells his family’s story over three generations, exploring the ongoing efforts to negotiate intense racialization in Texas. Examining questions of community, belonging and home, migrancy, and social strata, the book considers the interconnectedness of ethnic identity and place through the lens of lived experience.

Explicitly addressing the challenges of constructing—or reconstructing—a multi-generational family narrative when the traditional resources of family archives are limited, this memoir will enhance and illuminate courses in Latinx or Latin American studies, migrant studies, American studies, sociology, oral history, and cultural anthropology.

Join writer Steve Majors as he recounts his search for identity through race, family, generational trauma, queerness, and parenthood in this moving memoir.

The white-passing youngest son of a Black American family, journalist and author Steve Majors reflects on his life and experiences as a multi-racial queer man. A poignant narrative of identity formation, rejection, and re-formation, this moving memoir covers themes of generational trauma, abuse, race, sexuality, and family relationships.

Adapted for course reading from the original memoir High Yella, this book is ideal reading for higher education students of Black Studies, African American Studies, American Studies, Queer and LGBT+ Studies, Family Studies, and related courses in the social sciences.

How does your startup stack up?

How much can you raise?

Who should you raise from?

Combine key data about your progress and hundreds of data points from angel and VC deals to get investor-level feedback on your venture. Your personalized results include:

• Fundraising benchmarks for your startup
• Suggested funding sources
• Actionable steps to improve fundraising and growth

David talks about his new venture Data Licensing Alliance.

Art is a returning guest and his insights never disappoint.

We are a unique Venture Fund investing in companies that are building the next generation of intelligent enterprise software products. With an unfair advantage from our network of senior executives and vast experience in M&A within enterprise software, the Executive Enterprise Venture Fund is well positioned to outperform in the VC industry.

Through reflections on her own life, anthropologist Dr Linda Jean Hall PhD draws on traditions of African storytelling to explore the question of how systemic fear affects the twentieth- and twenty-first-century Afro American experience. By using the framing of pandemic waves – a concept all too familiar in the wake of COVID-19 – Hall employs a personal lens to parse out the implications of different “waves of fear" through impactful stages of her life, allowing readers to examine the shifting relationships that define Blackness and survival.

Gifting resilience: A pandemic study of Black female resistance is ideal reading for students of Black studies, African American studies, and related courses, as well as for students of feminist and womanist studies, gender studies, cultural studies, history, sociology and anthropology. Unflinchingly honest, this book gives a human face to viewpoints and ideas that originate deep within the complex and diverse African Diasporic lived experience.

Through reflections on her own life, anthropologist Dr Linda Jean Hall PhD draws on traditions of African storytelling to explore the question of how systemic fear affects the twentieth- and twenty-first-century Afro American experience. By using the framing of pandemic waves – a concept all too familiar in the wake of COVID-19 – Hall employs a personal lens to parse out the implications of different “waves of fear" through impactful stages of her life, allowing readers to examine the shifting relationships that define Blackness and survival.

Gifting resilience: A pandemic study of Black female resistance is ideal reading for students of Black studies, African American studies, and related courses, as well as for students of feminist and womanist studies, gender studies, cultural studies, history, sociology and anthropology. Unflinchingly honest, this book gives a human face to viewpoints and ideas that originate deep within the complex and diverse African Diasporic lived experience.

• 50 PUZZLES & SOLUTIONS: Hours of fun and entertainment to enjoy!
• INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE: Learn new facts on popular people and places from the 90s while completing your word search puzzles. 90's hit songs, test how much you know about R & B Girl Groups or find 15 rappers. How about some of the most popular one hit wonders? Hours of fun and entertainment to keep your mind challenged!
• EASY-TO-CARRY: Digital or Paperback format, small enough to fit in a purse, briefcase, or backpack. Great for on-the-go wherever your travels take you. Just the right size to leave on your nightstand and coffee table
• MAKES A GREAT GIFT: For the child to adult this word search book makes a great gift!
• MINDFULNESS & STRESS RELIEF: Take time to be present and allow your mind to rest in an era sure to bring you pleasurable memories.

The celebratory aspect of the Black rhythm and blues, jazz, and gospel music of Freeland’s life is one of his clearest memories of the time. In this book, he recalls and reflects upon how music was integral to the solidary and resilience of his Black community in an unequal and unjust society. Through examples of music in the household, church, clubs, parties, and schools, this book explores how music worked in a manner that facilitated the development, mobilization, and realization of Black life.  Publisher: Lived Places Publishing

• Every story, no matter how seemingly small or locally focused, no matter in what language it is told or where it originated, can have relevance and resonance anywhere in the world.
• Excellent journalism is being produced every day in scores of places, languages, formats and a variety of approaches to the craft. Finding the best, most relevant stories and making it accessible to the widest audience possible, regardless of its original language, can improve global journalistic output and help foster a better society and international understanding..............

In his interview he shares how he overcame many obstacles to be a successful entrepreneur.

WHAT is Global Class? The business world has changed and to stay ahead companies have to think, operate and scale differently. Companies need to adopt a new mindset and build distributed teams with a unique set of skills to succeed in new markets. A new strategic approach and revision to the agile methodology are necessary to better balance the need to localize with the complexity that localization creates.    To date, business leaders have had to learn how to scale globally the hard way - through trial, error and failure - since no guidebook existed to light the way... until now.