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The Enemy Always Attacks You Mentally First: How Faith, Risk, and Self-Talk Determine Your Outcome (Part 5 of 7)
July 28, 2025

The Enemy Always Attacks You Mentally First: How Faith, Risk, and Sel…

The enemy always attacks you mentally first. That is where the self-talk comes in. In Part 5 of 7 of the Leadership Sovereignty Podcast's Speaking Truth to Power series, Phillip McKibbins shifts from survival to strategy. Com...

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I Don't Know How to Tell You This, But You Have a Brain Tumor: Faith, Surgery, and the Angels in the Room (Part 4 of 7)
July 21, 2025

I Don't Know How to Tell You This, But You Have a Brain Tumor: Faith,…

The doctor said: you have a brain tumor, you probably have a week to live. In Part 4 of 7, Phillip McKibbins shares the most personal episode of the series — a 12-hour surgery, a room full of prayer, and what he saw at hour eight on the operating table th

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You Have to Learn to Follow First: How Humility, Mentorship, and Proximity Changed Everything (Part 3 of 7)
July 14, 2025

You Have to Learn to Follow First: How Humility, Mentorship, and Prox…

Before you can lead anyone — you have to learn to follow first. In Part 3 of 7 of the Leadership Sovereignty Podcast's Speaking Truth to Power series, Phillip McKibbins opens with one of the most powerful mentorship stories i...

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Technology Is Far More Aligned With the Business Than People Think: How to Earn Your Seat at the Table (Part 2 of 7)
July 6, 2025

Technology Is Far More Aligned With the Business Than People Think: H…

Most people think technology is there to keep the lights on. Phillip McKibbins spent 30 years proving them wrong. In Part 2 of 7 of the Leadership Sovereignty Podcast's Speaking Truth to Power series, Phillip opens with the p...

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An NBA Team Has Been Following Your Career for 13 Years: The Phillip McKibbins Story (Part 1 of 7)
June 30, 2025

An NBA Team Has Been Following Your Career for 13 Years: The Phillip …

Thirteen years after telling NBA Commissioner David Stern his ideas were crap, an NBA team called to say they had been watching his career ever since. Dallas Mavericks CTO Phillip McKibbins opens a seven-part series on what it really means to speak truth

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The new glass ceiling (Part 5.)
June 23, 2025

The new glass ceiling (Part 5.)

In this episode of Leadership Sovereignty, Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor engage in a profound discussion with Philip Yates about the transformative power of leadership, the importance of viewing jobs as learning opportunities,...

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The new glass ceiling (Part. 4)
June 16, 2025

The new glass ceiling (Part. 4)

In this episode of Leadership Sovereignty, Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor engage with Philip Yates to discuss the intersection of community, legacy, and technology in wealth building. They emphasize the importance of investing ...

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The new glass ceiling (Part. 3)
June 9, 2025

The new glass ceiling (Part. 3)

In this episode of Leadership Sovereignty, Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor engage with Philip Yates to discuss the importance of risk management in entrepreneurship, the evolving workforce landscape influenced by technology, and...

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The new glass ceiling (Part. 1)
May 26, 2025

The new glass ceiling (Part. 1)

In this episode of Leadership Sovereignty, Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Philip Yates about the evolving landscape of leadership and career paths in corporate America. They discu...

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How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Leadership (Part 5)
May 19, 2025

How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Leadership (Part 5)

In this conversation, Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor explore the significance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in personal and professional growth. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, setting goals, resilience, and the...

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How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Leadership (Part 4)
May 12, 2025

How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Leadership (Part 4)

In this episode, Terry Baylor and Ralph Owens discuss the critical role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership, teamwork, and career success. They explore how EQ can foster a positive workplace culture, build trust and ...

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How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Leadership (Part 3)
May 5, 2025

How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Leadership (Part 3)

In this episode, Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor explore the transformative power of emotional intelligence in leadership, focusing on the importance of empathy. They discuss the differences between cognitive and emotional empat...

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How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Leadership (Part. 2)
April 28, 2025

How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Leadership (Part. 2)

In this episode, Terry Baylor and Ralph Owens delve into the significance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in both personal and professional realms. They explore how EQ enhances relationships, well-being, and resilience, while ...

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How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Leadership (Part. 1)
April 21, 2025

How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Leadership (Part. 1)

In this conversation, Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor explore the transformative power of emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership. They discuss the key components of EQ, including self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, e...

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Effective Leadership Pt. 7
April 17, 2025

Effective Leadership Pt. 7

In this episode of the Leadership Sovereignty podcast, Larry Cheatham shares his journey to financial freedom, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and community support. Larry discusses overcoming significant debt and th...

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Effective Leadership. Pt. 6
April 14, 2025

Effective Leadership. Pt. 6

In this episode of Leadership Sovereignty, hosts Terry Baylor and Ralph Owens engage with Larry Cheatham to discuss the critical importance of financial literacy in leadership. They explore how understanding financial princip...

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Effective Leadership Pt. 5
April 10, 2025

Effective Leadership Pt. 5

In this episode of Leadership Sovereignty, Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor engage in a deep conversation with guest Larry Cheatham about the importance of understanding business models, the significance of problem-solving in ent...

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Effective Leadership. Pt. 4
April 7, 2025

Effective Leadership. Pt. 4

In this conversation, the speakers delve into the importance of planning, adjusting, and understanding financial intelligence. They discuss the journey of personal development, the significance of mentorship, and the stark co...

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Effective Leadership Pt. 3
April 3, 2025

Effective Leadership Pt. 3

In this episode of Leadership Sovereignty, Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor engage in a deep conversation with guest Larry Cheatham about the importance of personal development, the impact of associations, and the distractions of...

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Effective Leadership. Pt. 2
March 31, 2025

Effective Leadership. Pt. 2

In this episode of Leadership Sovereignty, Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor engage with guest Larry Cheatham to explore the essence of effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of results and influence. They discuss person...

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Effective Leadership Pt. 1
March 27, 2025

Effective Leadership Pt. 1

In this episode of Leadership Sovereignty, hosts Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor welcome Larry Cheatham, a seasoned leader and mentor. The conversation explores Larry's journey from being a firefighter to a leadership coach, emp...

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The Soul of Leadership Part. 8
March 24, 2025

The Soul of Leadership Part. 8

In this engaging conversation, Lawrence "LoSco" Scott shares his unique perspective on leadership, drawing from his experiences in the military, corporate America, and spiritual realms. He emphasizes the importance of authent...

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The Soul of Leadership Part. 7
March 20, 2025

The Soul of Leadership Part. 7

In this engaging conversation, Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor explore the themes of leadership, influence, and the importance of legacy. They discuss how personal stories and family histories shape perceptions of leadership and...

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The Soul of Leadership. Part. 6
March 17, 2025

The Soul of Leadership. Part. 6

In this engaging conversation, Ralph Owens, Terry Baylor, and Lawrence "LoSco" Scott explore the intricate relationship between corporate alignment and individual fulfillment. They discuss the importance of understanding aspi...

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