Great leadership isn't just about having the right answers—it's about having the right conversations.

In Episode 30 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers sits down with leadership consultant and founder of Hourglass Leadership, Kyle Bowen, to discuss the power of communication, mentorship, organizational culture, and developing leaders who create lasting impact.

Drawing from his experience in leadership development and organizational coaching, Kyle shares practical insights on building healthy teams, creating accountability with care, navigating difficult conversations, and helping organizations grow from the inside out.

Whether you're leading a business, a ministry, a nonprofit, or simply investing in those around you, this conversation offers practical wisdom that will help you become a more intentional leader.

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LinkedIn:
https://linkedin.com/in/kyle-bowen-

Learn more at:
https://www.hourglass-leadership.com/

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What can project managers learn from a high school band director?

More than you might think.

In this episode of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers sits down with Scott King, longtime Director of Bands and aspiring project management professional, to explore the surprising parallels between music education, leadership, and project success.

From leading marching bands and mentoring students to managing stakeholders, building team culture, and navigating change, Scott shares how decades in education have shaped his approach to leadership. Together, Amanda and Scott discuss resilience, fairness, accountability, collaboration, and why some of the best future leaders may be sitting in your local band room.

Whether you're leading a project team, managing an organization, raising a family, or developing the next generation, this conversation offers practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why music programs develop exceptional leaders and employees

• How fairness and inclusivity build trust

• The connection between marching band and project management

• Why failure can become one of our greatest teachers

• The importance of leading by example

• How to create a culture where people thrive

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What separates successful project leaders from those who struggle to gain buy-in, build trust, and deliver results?

In this episode of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and K. Sloane Lott sit down with project leadership success coach Benjamin Chan of Clymb Consulting to discuss leadership, project recovery, emotional intelligence, coaching, organizational culture, and what it takes to lead people effectively in today's rapidly changing workplace.

Drawing from years of experience rescuing troubled projects and coaching project managers, Benjamin shares practical insights on moving beyond technical expertise and developing the leadership skills necessary to inspire teams, build trust, and create lasting impact.

In this conversation, you'll learn:

• Why technically strong project managers often struggle with leadership
• The importance of emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• How culture influences project success
• Why coaching can transform project outcomes
• How leaders can better support their teams
• The role trust plays in effective leadership

Whether you're leading projects, teams, organizations, or simply looking to grow as a leader, this episode offers practical wisdom you can apply immediately.

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🔗Connect with Ben Chan:

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmcoachben/

Website:
https://www.clymbconsulting.ca/

Link Tree:
https://linktr.ee/clymbconsulting

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What does it mean to lead with both competence and compassion?

In this episode of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and K. Sloane Lott sit down with Dr. Ellen Ramsey, professor, executive coach, consultant, and creator of the CREATE Leadership Model, to discuss human-centered leadership, emotional intelligence, resilience, trust, self-awareness, and the importance of helping others feel valued.

Drawing from decades of experience in academia, executive coaching, consulting, and industry leadership, Dr. Ramsey shares practical insights on leading with integrity, building trust, embracing lifelong learning, and developing healthier workplace cultures.

Topics discussed include:

• Human-centered leadership
• The CREATE Leadership Model
• Building trust and alignment
• Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Leading through adversity
• Toxic positivity versus authentic encouragement
• AI, leadership, and maintaining human connection
• Coaching, mentoring, and personal growth
• Developing future leaders
• Creating a lasting legacy

This conversation is filled with wisdom for leaders at every stage of their journey.

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LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenramseyphd/

Website:
https://ellenramseyphd.com/

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What causes projects to stall?

According to Benjamin Rebeske, it is not usually budget, timelines, or resources.
It is a lack of conviction.

In Episode 26 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers and K. Sloane Lott sit down with Benjamin Rebeske, CEO of Corbeau® Tech and founder of Project Success Academy®, to discuss project success, leadership, AI adoption, organizational transformation, and the future of work.

Drawing from nearly three decades of experience leading large-scale technology transformations, enterprise PMOs, and nine-figure programs, Ben shares practical insights on why projects fail, how leaders can create conviction within teams, and why every professional needs to begin developing AI skills now.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why projects fail despite having talented teams
• The role conviction plays in project success
• Leadership through influence and servant leadership
• The importance of allowing teams to learn and fail safely
• AI adoption and the future workforce
• Building organizational trust and transparency
• The story behind the Crow's Nest platform
• Leadership lessons from Mr. Rogers
• Developing people through technology and innovation
• Creating a culture of project success

This conversation is packed with practical leadership insights for project managers, executives, business owners, and professionals navigating today's rapidly changing workplace.

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LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminrebeske/

Corbeau LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/corbeautech/

Corbeau Website:
https://corbeautech.com/

Corbeau YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@CorbeauTech

Project Success Academy Website:
https://projectsuccessacademy.com/

Project Success Academy YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectSuccess_Academy

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What does it take to become a leader people genuinely want to follow?

In this episode of Lead with Legacy™, Amanda Chambers and K. Sloane Lott sit down with leadership coach, author, speaker, and strategic partner Chris McClure for an inspiring conversation about leadership, faith, personal growth, and building a lasting impact.

Drawing from his experience as a pastor, executive coach, chamber leader, author, and entrepreneur, Chris shares powerful lessons on developing people, navigating change, embracing God's direction, and becoming the kind of leader who creates meaningful influence.

In this episode, we discuss:
• Leadership lessons learned from ministry and business
• Why caring for people matters more than managing people
• The importance of personal growth and continual learning
• Faith, purpose, and navigating unexpected career transitions
• Building healthy teams and organizational culture
• The inspiration behind The Magnetic Leader
• How great leaders develop themselves before leading others
• Legacy, mentorship, and multiplying impact

Whether you lead a business, nonprofit, ministry, team, or family, this conversation is packed with practical leadership wisdom and encouragement.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrmcclure/
Website: https://mcclurecoaching.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mcclurecoaching
Podcast: https://mcclurecoaching.com/podcast/
The Magnetic Leader: https://a.co/d/02Zbcb6R
The Way to Greatness: https://a.co/d/0epiytUI

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What does leadership look like inside the fast-moving world of engineering and manufacturing?

In Episode 24 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Dr. Jim Chambers sits down with David Nickens to discuss leadership, teamwork, engineering, manufacturing culture, faith in the workplace, AI integration, and developing strong people-centered organizations.

David shares his journey from childhood fascination with engineering and drafting to becoming a manufacturing leader responsible for transforming engineering processes, developing teams, and helping modernize operations in highly technical environments.

This episode explores:
• leadership development through consistency and trust
• building healthy communication across teams
• integrating faith into leadership without forcing it
• why emotional intelligence matters in leadership
• the future of AI and robotics in manufacturing
• developing skilled trades and the next generation workforce
• how teamwork and accountability improve project outcomes
• balancing technology with human relationships

David also shares practical wisdom about leadership growth, continuous learning, project coordination, and creating environments where people can thrive professionally and personally.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-nickens-1b11b752/

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What happens when listening becomes a leadership strategy instead of just a communication skill?

In Episode 22 of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers, Dr. Jim Chambers, and Sloane Lott sit down with strategic partner Dr. Casey LaFrance to celebrate the publication and release of his new book, Listening for Value: Cultivating Business Acumen Through Appreciative Inquiry.

The team discusses:
• the inspiration behind the book
• appreciative inquiry and organizational listening
• communication breakdowns inside organizations
• project management and relationship dynamics
• leadership through empathy and awareness
• the collaborative editing and publishing process
• how listening can function as an early warning system
• the importance of communication across industries and sectors

Dr. Casey LaFrance also shares the story behind the fox imagery used throughout the project, the significance of the book’s launch success on Amazon, and how listening creates measurable value inside teams, organizations, and communities.

This episode offers practical leadership insights for:
• project managers
• executives
• educators
• nonprofit leaders
• organizational teams
• communication professionals
• anyone wanting to improve relationships and leadership effectiveness

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LinkedIN:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-casey-lafrance-8a2045337/?skipRedirect=true

Agil3 Enterprise:
https://agil3enterprise.com/

Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Listening-Value-Cultivating-Business-Appreciative/dp/B0H1FBHN19/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2N37SN21J9YJ0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4enmq1Ja0iZlo3bLIdFe1kex_zVYRfWfWE3N4NOpDX1QIpWWKhg6PlX284-NihyCbw0M1-OkjrlqqxkhWAO0Z4s7h0yvpAhsesxWaskmkMRHMTg9qVxiYNM6tD7pIN_G2nHCvNNnLNqBOirYtYJEoAjEahyg5LK67vnD3AALPpwKJCjxcfh8TkS_RhmxonAeOfwYYki4ULR-snzLsDlPEKuLi2ZxbPcEoqlKfQoUFFU.gRxpJ7s_cajBD6Sppll0Oo1Iw2IJHc7AhelLqn9PvUc&dib_tag=se&keywords=listening+for+value&qid=1779380092&sprefix=listenign+for+v%2Caps%2C526&sr=8-1

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