ELT All Team Meeting

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. How do you become a leader, and do you need a title to lead? In Episode 2 of ELT All Team Meeting, James Moore and James Songster explore what leadership really means, how leadership skills are developed, and why becoming a leader starts long before someone gives you a management title. James explains the difference between having a leadership position and actually earning the trust of people who choose to follow you. The conversation explores leadership development, self-awareness, personal values, trust, integrity, accountability, and the mistakes new leaders often make. Drawing from his leadership-development experience and his career at Walt Disney World, James discusses why organizations need leadership at every level and why some of the most influential leaders may never hold a formal leadership title. In this episode: What makes someone a leader How to become a leader without a title Leadership vs. management Why anyone can develop leadership skills The importance of self-awareness and personal values How leaders earn trust Why trust must be earned rather than demanded Common mistakes new leaders make Taking responsibility when a decision goes wrong How to lead when you don't have all the answers Developing leadership habits Why integrity is essential to good leadership The difference between being placed in charge and earning the right to lead Whether you're an emerging leader, new manager, aspiring leader, team leader, trainer, educator, or professional looking to develop your leadership skills, this episode offers practical ideas for becoming someone others genuinely choose to follow. Ask. Learn. Lead. ELT All Team Meeting is a podcast from Emerging Leader Training exploring leadership development, communication, customer service, personal growth, values, and the skills that help people become stronger leaders. Find out more at https://betterleadershipskills.com

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. What does Disney teach us about leadership, personal development, customer service, and connecting with people? In Episode 1 of ELT All Team Meeting, James Moore sits down with James Songster, founder of Emerging Leader Training, to explore his journey from performer and magician to Walt Disney World cast member, Disney Institute facilitator, mentor, and leadership educator. James shares lessons from his 30-year Disney career and explains how performing, teaching, mentoring, and facilitating helped shape his approach to leadership development. The conversation explores why you don't need a management title to be a leader, what magic teaches us about earning trust and connecting with an audience, and how emerging leaders can continue learning and growing throughout their careers. James also discusses receiving the Disney Legacy Award, his philosophy of being an “untitled leader,” and the experiences that eventually came together to create James Songster's Emerging Leader Training. In this episode, you'll hear about: Leadership and leadership development Becoming a leader without a management title Lessons learned from Walt Disney World James's experience with Disney Institute The Disney Legacy Award Emerging leadership and mentorship Customer service and connecting with people Communication, trust, and audience engagement What performing magic teaches about leadership Personal and professional development Teaching, facilitating, and mentoring others The philosophy behind Emerging Leader Training Why saying yes to new opportunities can lead to growth Whether you're a new manager, emerging leader, aspiring leader, teacher, trainer, facilitator, customer service professional, or anyone interested in personal growth, this conversation offers practical ideas about becoming the kind of leader others choose to follow. Ask. Learn. Lead. ELT All Team Meeting is a leadership podcast from Emerging Leader Training featuring conversations about leadership development, communication, customer service, personal philosophy, values, professional growth, and lessons learned from Disney and beyond.