Leadership Sovereignty Podcast

The Leadership Sovereignty Podcast, hosted by Ralph E. Owens II and co-hosted by Terry Baylor, is a career acceleration platform. We deliver real-world leadership strategies that help listeners: • Increase influence • Navigate workplace politics with integrity • Make high-impact decisions • Position themselves for promotion • Lead with confidence under pressure Our conversations are direct, strategic, and rooted in practical execution — not theory. Every episode is designed to help listeners move from being overlooked to being promoted.

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Career Growth Strategies

Leadership isn't just a skill — it's a career strategy.

The Leadership Sovereignty Podcast helps high-performing professionals stop feeling overlooked and start positioning themselves for growth, influence, and promotion.

Hosted by Ralph E. Owens II, Chief Information Officer, and Terry Baylor, CEO of a healthcare technology startup, the podcast delivers practical, real-world leadership strategies you can apply immediately — whether you're navigating corporate dynamics, preparing for a promotion, or stepping into greater responsibility.

You're not just an employee. You're the CEO of your career.

✅ New episodes are released bi-weekly, so follow today so you don't miss an episode!

Introducing Lawrence Scott

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Lead Your Leader: How to Master Leading Up and Build Influence That Gets You Promoted

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July 27, 2026

Lead Your Leader: How to Master Leading Up and Build Influence That Gets You Promoted

Lawrence Scott returns for Part 2 of this conversation with host Ralph E. Owens II and co-host Terry Baylor. Lawrence, a United States Military Academy at West Point graduate and leadership coach, breaks down why the people above you are giants and not gods, and why leaders approve ideas they do not understand when they already trust the person bringing them. If you have ever watched a good idea die in a meeting because the room did not trust you yet, this episode gives you the exact mechanism t

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What Do You Do When Your Boss Becomes the Problem?

Replaced in a Week: Why Purpose Must Outlast Your Position

Physically Present, Emotionally Absent: The Leadership Gap Destroying Your Influence

The Prudent Leader: How to Make Wise Decisions Under Pressure Before Your Career Pays the Price

The Pressure to Perform: When Athletes and Professionals Break

Why You're Not Getting Promoted (And What to Do About It)

The Focus Crisis: How to Say No at Work and Get Promoted for It

Ruthless Priorities: How to Get Promoted by Focusing on High-Impact Work

The Focus Crisis: How to Separate the Urgent from the Important and Accelerate Your Career

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Reviews

Inspiring Leadership

This podcast does a good job blending inspiration with practical insights. Conversation is authentic and well structured. Providing real world strategies and stories that any leader can apply to life.

Ronald
Sept. 2, 2025

Leading with Curiosity When Lives Depend on it

This podcast is incredibly timely for me, consistently offering valuable insights for my current leadership role. You are doing an excellent job.

Regina Johson
Dec. 3, 2025

Weekly Dosage of Leadership Coaching

This podcast is my weekly dose of leadership training that I look forward to learning from. The hosts and guests are always open to sharing their own vulnerable stories which has already helped me in navigating my career journey. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone on a leadership journey or wanting to grow in their career in general.

Jasmine Owens
Aug. 23, 2025

Love the message

Love the show and the messages that Mr. Owens and Mr. Baylor discuss. The guests are always amazing. The topics are relatable and very helpful not only from a leadership perspective, but also as a father who is just trying to figure it all out.

Matt
Aug. 23, 2025

These guys are great! I am fortunate to know…

I have had the honor of working with both Ralph and Terry for a large power company for many years. Seldom do you get an opportunity to work with such good men with a great work ethic that are constantly trying to raise the bar for themselves and help all of those around them. I have seen both put into leadership roles and thrive with the teams they built with a keen focus on understanding business needs, how their roles fit into the puzzle, and then got to watch them drive real business val

Michael Harbman
Aug. 22, 2025

Highly recommended!

Leadership sovereignty is a must-listen for both new and seasoned professionals. It's insightful, challenging, and encouraging, offering valuable tips and tools that can positively impact your professional and personal life. Whether you're looking to sharpen your leadership skills or gain fresh perspectives, each episode delivers actionable advice that resonates across experience levels.

Favored_1ne
Aug. 20, 2024

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Recent Blog Posts

July 27, 2026

How to Recover from Workplace Betrayal Without Letting It Stall Your Career

When a trusted leader betrays your confidence or acts with hidden ulterior motives, the professional fallout can feel utterly devastating. Recovering from workplace betrayal requires more than just brushing it off; it demands a deliberate psychologi…

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July 13, 2026

Protecting Your Professional Confidence When Your Manager Undermines Your Work

What do you do when the person responsible for developing you is the one holding you back? On Episode 186 of The Leadership Sovereignty Podcast, host Ralph E. Owens II and co-host Terry Baylor sit down with Lawrence Scott — graduate of the United St…

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June 13, 2026

Beyond Knowing: Why Curiosity is a Leader's Secret Weapon

Welcome back to the blog, where we dive deeper into the topics that shape our conversations on the podcast. In our latest episode, "The Power of the Question: How Curiosity Becomes Your Greatest Leadership Weapon," we explored a fundamental shift th…

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