Leadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & Friends
Step into the world of transformative leadership with Leadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & Friends. Hosted by Alkema Lewis, founder of Alkema Lewis Consulting, this podcast explores diverse perspectives on leadership, growth, and innovation.
Each episode features candid conversations with inspiring leaders, industry experts, and visionaries from various fields. Together, they delve into the challenges, breakthroughs, and strategies that shape effective leadership in today’s dynamic world.
Whether you're a seasoned executive, an entrepreneur, or someone aspiring to lead with purpose, this podcast offers actionable insights, fresh ideas, and a dose of inspiration to help you lead from your unique point of view.
Tune in to discover how to elevate your leadership journey and unlock your potential—one conversation at a time.
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Episodes
28 episodes
Navigating Leadership Transitions with Paul Fisher | encore episode
We’re on a short leadership reset until January, so we’re revisiting some of your favorite conversations. While we recharge and prepare an even stronger lineup for the new year, enjoy this encore episode that still has plenty to say about growt...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:02:10
Fresh Start Monday - The Power of Stillness in Leadership
In this Fresh Start Monday bonus episode, leadership coach and consultant Alkema Lewis invites you into a countercultural practice that just might transform the final stretch of your year: being still.After a full Thanksgiving s...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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2:12
Fresh Start Monday — Season of Thanksgiving: Leading With Gratitude, Presence, and No Performance
On this Fresh Start Monday, Alkema invites us into a season of authentic thanksgiving—gratitude that is lived, not performed. In a culture that often turns thankfulness into a display, this episode reminds us what real leadership looks like: sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:23
Resilience in Action: Leading Change Amidst Personal Trials with Tomiaka Wingard
In the season 3 finale, host Alkema Lewis sits down with longtime friend and fellow educator Tomiaka Wingard for an inspiring conversation on resilience, leadership, and transformation through adversity.From their college days and early ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:23:23
Fresh Start Monday: November Reset - The 11th Hour of Leadership
Welcome to Fresh Start Monday with Alkema Lewis, Leadership Coach and Consultant at A. Lewis Consulting. In this motivating November edition, Alkema reminds us that the 11th month — the “11th hour” — isn’t a time to fear ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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2:47
Leading with Love | The Heart of Faith Based Leadership | Pastor Edrin Williams
In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Leadership Point of View, host Alkema Lewis sits down with Pastor Edrin Williams, Lead Pastor of The Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis, MN, to explore what it truly means to lead with lo...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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47:42
Fresh Start Monday: Embracing Heart-Centered Leadership
#HeartCenteredLeadership #EmpathyInLeadership #TeamDevelopment #TrustBuilding #LeadershipJourney #Coaching #TransparentFeedback #Innovation #GrowthMindsetWelcome to Fresh Start Monday — your weekly dose of encouragement, inspiration, and...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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2:35
Fresh Start Monday: Leading with Gratitude
Welcome to Fresh Start Monday! Today, Alkema aims to encourage, inspire, and motivate leaders every week in their endeavors. In today's discussion, she shares some 10 essential tips for Leading with Gratitude Effectively.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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4:28
Changing the Narrative, Developing Women Leaders of Color with Ilesha Graham of The Good Life Brand
The ground is shifting under our feet—AI upheaval, layoffs, and backsliding on DEI—while hundreds of thousands of Black women are being pushed out of the workforce. We refuse to accept that story as the ending. With leadership coach and Good Li...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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52:26
Fresh Start Monday! Making Tough Decisions
Welcome to this first bonus episode of Fresh Start Mondays on Leadership Point of View: Conversations with Alkema and Friends podcast. In this episode host Alkema, leadership coach and consultant provides us with 5 things to conside...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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3:51
Pushing Back Against Inequitable Systems with Dr. James Ford
In this powerful episode, host Alkema Lewis sits down with Dr. James Ford to unpack what it means to push back against inequitable systems. Dr. Ford a 2014-2015 Burroughs Welcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year shares his journey and th...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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45:25
Leading Change
Change is inevitable—but leading it well requires vision, courage, and adaptability. In this episode of Leadership POV with Alkema and Friends, host Alkema Lewis sits down with her sister and leadership expert, Dr. Krista Lewis John...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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46:02
A Leadership Journey Unplugged: Ownership, Forgiveness & Moving Forward
In this powerful season finale of Leadership Point of View: Conversations with Alkema and Friends, the mic gets flipped as special guest host Miesha Nicole, owner of Girl, YES LLC, takes Alkema Lewis down memory lane. Together, they ex...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:05:11
Tenacity in Leadership with Karen Bryan Chambers
In this episode of Leadership Point of View with Alkema & Friends, we sit down with the ever-inspiring Karen Bryan Chambers to explore the power of tenacity in leadership. With wisdom rooted in both experience and con...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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45:13
Perseverance in Leadership: Navigating Challenges with Strength & Grace
In this inspiring episode of Leadership Point of View with Alkema & Friends, we’re joined by the resilient and insightful Mary Weston—an educator, leader, and advocate with a story that speaks to the heart of perseverance.Ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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42:07
Perseverance in Leadership: Navigating Challenges with Strength & Grace
In this sneak peek, Mary Weston shares a powerful perspective on what it truly means to lead with heart, purpose, and authenticity. Her insight into navigating leadership with humility and boldness is just a taste of what’s to come in the full ...
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Season 2
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1:08
Humility in Leadership
In this soul-stirring episode of Leadership Point of View with Alkema & Friends, we’re joined by the extraordinary leadership coach, Shana Oliver-Goodson, whose wisdom, authenticity, and passion for people-centered leadershi...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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34:40
Sneak Peek: Season 2, Episode 3 with Shana Oliver-Goodson
Get ready for an inspiring preview of our upcoming episode featuring the extraordinary and dynamic leadership coach, Shana Oliver-Goodson!In this clip, Shana shares powerful insights on the vital role humility plays in effectiv...
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Season 2
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0:50
Empathy in Leadership: A Key to Effective Team Dynamics
In this powerful episode, host Alkema Lewis sits down with seasoned school principal Bridget Best to explore the critical role of empathy in leadership. From navigating challenging conversations to modeling emotional intelligence for s...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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31:51
The Power of Flexibility in Leadership
Host: Alkema Lewis, Leadership Coach, Practitioner, and ConsultantSpecial Guest: Mary Mitchell, Founder and CEO of M&M Leadership ConsultingEpisode Summary:In this engaging episode of Leadership PO...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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51:19
Are You Ready for Season 2?!
The conversation is deeper. The stories are richer. And the leadership? It’s evolving.In Season 2 of Leadership Point of View with Alkema and Friends, we're back with more powerful moments, transformative insight, and the kind o...
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Season 2
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1:48
Navigating Leadership Transitions with Paul Fisher
Guest: Paul Fisher — Technology Guru, Leadership Coach, SpeakerEpisode Overview: In this compelling season finale, host Alkema welcomes Paul Fisher to delve into the intricacies of leadership transitions. With a wealth of e...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:02:10
Leadership Transition: Wisdom Nuggets for Growth and Success Part II
*This episode was previously recorded live on Instagram*In this episode of Leadership POV, host Alkema Lewis, a seasoned leadership coach and consultant, dives deep into the intricacies of leadership transitions. Drawing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:05
Leadership Transition: Wisdom Nuggets for Growth and Success
*This episode was previously recorded live on Instagram*In this episode of Leadership POV, Alkema Lewis shares invaluable insights into navigating the challenges of leadership transitions. Whether you're a seasoned leader...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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37:34
Visionary Leadership: Empowering Women of Color Through Advocacy
In this powerful episode of Leadership POV, Alkema Lewis is joined by Latoya C. Crawford, a visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in education, government relations, and nonprofit advocacy. Together, they discuss Latoya's g...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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45:43