<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Leading Beyond You Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><i>Welcome to Leading Beyond You, the podcast, with Riunita Martin, where we help leaders lead with purpose, engage with intention and inspire transformation. </i></p>]]></description><link>www.leiacademy.org</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/ZYRaKChO.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Riunita Martin]]></author><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:34:20 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Riunita Martin]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Management]]></category><category><![CDATA[Courses]]></category><itunes:author>Riunita Martin</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Welcome to Leading Beyond You, the podcast, with Riunita Martin, where we help leaders lead with purpose, engage with intention and inspire transformation. &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Riunita Martin</itunes:name><itunes:email>info@leiacademy.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Management"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Courses"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a1363b71-38a8-4370-972a-9867a9b511f2/logos/b061f791-b238-419a-80e1-4dd5dca521e6.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Prince Tate: Recognizing Leadership Chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Recognizing Leadership Chaos with Prince Tate</b></p><p>Understanding how leadership can contribute to workplace dysfunction.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we dive deep into the chaos that poor leadership can bring to the workplace, featuring insights from HR professional Prince Tate.</p><p></p><p><b>The Impact of Leadership on Workplace Dynamics</b></p><p>Leadership isn’t just about making decisions; it’s about creating an environment where teams can thrive. Yet, many leaders inadvertently contribute to workplace chaos. Prince Tate emphasizes the need for leaders to self-reflect: <b>"When you start seeing repetitive behaviors or consistent problems, that's the signal to ask, what am I doing?"</b></p><p></p><p><b>Signs of Dysfunction</b></p><p>Prince outlines three critical areas where leaders commonly falter, leading to chaos:</p><ol><li><b>Communication</b>: Are leaders active listeners? They must understand issues before responding.</li><li><b>Inconsistencies</b>: Leaders should hold themselves accountable to the words they speak.</li><li><b>Avoidance</b>: Shying away from difficult conversations can exacerbate dysfunction.</li></ol><p></p><p>In closing, it’s essential for leaders to examine their role in workplace dynamics. By fostering open communication and accountability, they can mitigate chaos and cultivate a thriving environment.</p><p></p><p>For a deeper dive into this topic and practical strategies for improvement, listen to the full episode with Prince Tate!</p><p></p><p>Contact Daniel @: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-prince-tate-shrm-cp-48736b14a?utm_source=share_via&amp;utm_content=profile&amp;utm_medium=member_ios" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-prince-tate-shrm-cp-48736b14a?utm_source=share_via&amp;utm_content=profile&amp;utm_medium=member_ios</a></p><p></p><p><i>Leading Beyond You is a podcast of LEI Academy™ — Lead Engage Inspire.</i></p><p><i>Editing: Dripping in Black Productions</i></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">dfc166a9-1130-4f60-bf47-7ce8ab89c639</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Riunita Martin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/800047745c3c08e8aa89f80a9d98716789c2d8aed93fda1661c232c59851452a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkZmMxNjZhOS0xMTMwLTRmNjAtYmY0Ny03Y2U4YWI4OWM2MzkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhMTM2M2I3MS0zOGE4LTQzNzAtOTcyYS05ODY3YTliNTExZjIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTJmMzI1Y2ZkOTVkZjdhNDk2MzY4NzMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE5ODNiOGViZmRlODdlZGMyNTBkNzg4L3JpdW5pdGEtbWFydGlucy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="91557450" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a1363b71-38a8-4370-972a-9867a9b511f2/episodes/dfc166a9-1130-4f60-bf47-7ce8ab89c639/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Recognizing Leadership Chaos with Prince Tate&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Understanding how leadership can contribute to workplace dysfunction.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we dive deep into the chaos that poor leadership can bring to the workplace, featuring insights from HR professional Prince Tate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Impact of Leadership on Workplace Dynamics&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Leadership isn’t just about making decisions; it’s about creating an environment where teams can thrive. Yet, many leaders inadvertently contribute to workplace chaos. Prince Tate emphasizes the need for leaders to self-reflect: &lt;b&gt;&quot;When you start seeing repetitive behaviors or consistent problems, that&apos;s the signal to ask, what am I doing?&quot;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Signs of Dysfunction&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Prince outlines three critical areas where leaders commonly falter, leading to chaos:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Communication&lt;/b&gt;: Are leaders active listeners? They must understand issues before responding.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Inconsistencies&lt;/b&gt;: Leaders should hold themselves accountable to the words they speak.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Avoidance&lt;/b&gt;: Shying away from difficult conversations can exacerbate dysfunction.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In closing, it’s essential for leaders to examine their role in workplace dynamics. By fostering open communication and accountability, they can mitigate chaos and cultivate a thriving environment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For a deeper dive into this topic and practical strategies for improvement, listen to the full episode with Prince Tate!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Contact Daniel @: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-prince-tate-shrm-cp-48736b14a?utm_source=share_via&amp;amp;utm_content=profile&amp;amp;utm_medium=member_ios&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-prince-tate-shrm-cp-48736b14a?utm_source=share_via&amp;amp;utm_content=profile&amp;amp;utm_medium=member_ios&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Leading Beyond You is a podcast of LEI Academy™ — Lead Engage Inspire.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Editing: Dripping in Black Productions&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:47:41</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a1363b71-38a8-4370-972a-9867a9b511f2/logos/b061f791-b238-419a-80e1-4dd5dca521e6.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Daniel Prince Tate: Recognizing Leadership Chaos</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhoda Banks: The Leadership Reputation You Can't Control, But Can Shape.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Every leader has two reputations: the one they believe they have and the one their team experiences every day. The real measure of leadership isn't what happens when you walk into the room, it's what people say after you've walked out. In this episode, we explore the power of feedback, self-awareness, humility, and the courage to confront the gap between intention and impact.</p><p></p><p>Rhoda Banks is an executive leadership strategist, author, executive coach, and adjunct professor with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations build exceptional leaders and thriving workplace cultures. She has served in senior executive HR and talent leadership roles across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and agriculture, leading enterprise initiatives in leadership development, culture transformation, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness.<br /></p><p>Rhoda is the author of the Amazon bestselling memoir Daughter of an Assassin, where she shares her journey of resilience, healing, and purpose. Through her work and speaking, she challenges people to lead with courage, authenticity, and intention, proving that your past does not define your future.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.therhodaexperience.com" target="_blank">www.therhodaexperience.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/therhodaexperience/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/therhodaexperience/</a></p><p>Editing: Dripping In Black Productions</p><p><i>Leading Beyond You a Podcast of LEI Academy™ — Lead Engage Inspire</i></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">cfc746db-ac75-435a-9835-5108fb95828e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Riunita Martin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b7ff67377f89c54507b3290b767da74e7f15fbaab77559cfb1275a6c08226c55/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjZmM3NDZkYi1hYzc1LTQzNWEtOTgzNS01MTA4ZmI5NTgyOGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhMTM2M2I3MS0zOGE4LTQzNzAtOTcyYS05ODY3YTliNTExZjIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTJmMzI1Y2ZkOTVkZjdhNDk2MzY4NzMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE3ZjU5YWJlODE0MjI3NjA3NjY4OTI0L3JpdW5pdGEtbWFydGlucy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi04LTE0X18yMC04LTQzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="84883478" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a1363b71-38a8-4370-972a-9867a9b511f2/episodes/cfc746db-ac75-435a-9835-5108fb95828e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Every leader has two reputations: the one they believe they have and the one their team experiences every day. The real measure of leadership isn&apos;t what happens when you walk into the room, it&apos;s what people say after you&apos;ve walked out. In this episode, we explore the power of feedback, self-awareness, humility, and the courage to confront the gap between intention and impact.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rhoda Banks is an executive leadership strategist, author, executive coach, and adjunct professor with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations build exceptional leaders and thriving workplace cultures. She has served in senior executive HR and talent leadership roles across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and agriculture, leading enterprise initiatives in leadership development, culture transformation, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rhoda is the author of the Amazon bestselling memoir Daughter of an Assassin, where she shares her journey of resilience, healing, and purpose. Through her work and speaking, she challenges people to lead with courage, authenticity, and intention, proving that your past does not define your future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.therhodaexperience.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.therhodaexperience.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/therhodaexperience/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/therhodaexperience/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Editing: Dripping In Black Productions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Leading Beyond You a Podcast of LEI Academy™ — Lead Engage Inspire&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:44:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a1363b71-38a8-4370-972a-9867a9b511f2/logos/b061f791-b238-419a-80e1-4dd5dca521e6.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Rhoda Banks: The Leadership Reputation You Can&apos;t Control, But Can Shape.</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading Without Drift: Executive Presence Rooted in Conviction]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Kisha Hicks, CEO of Elevate Her and creator of the Rise Leadership Model, shares actionable insights on cultivating authentic leadership presence, recognizing leadership drift, and making decisions with conviction. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder or leading your own organization, this discussion equips you with essential tools for impactful leadership. Key Topics:</p><ul><li>The true essence of executive presence, exemplified through scent analogy</li><li>The evolution of how leadership presence is perceived over time</li><li>Building credibility and trust through authenticity and consistency</li><li>Navigating values versus organizational demands and politics</li><li>The importance of character and stewardship in decision-making</li><li>Recognizing signs of leadership drift and how to course correct</li><li>Strategies for maintaining credibility during crises</li><li>The impact of inconsistency on trust and how to recover</li><li>How to make tough decisions that challenge popularity but serve purpose</li><li>Techniques to foster self-awareness and reflection amidst leadership demands</li></ul><p>This episode offers leaders practical steps to develop a credible, authentic presence that withstands challenges, builds trust, and inspires others to lead beyond themselves.</p><p> </p><p>Connect with Kisha Hicks:</p><p> </p><p>·        <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.nakishahicks.com" target="_blank">www.nakishahicks.com</a></p><p>·        <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nakisha-hicks-/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nakisha-hicks-/</a></p><p></p><p><i>Leading Beyond You is a production of LEI Academy™ — Lead. Engage Inspire.</i></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e56192d0-954e-4cce-99e9-16dc806be083</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Riunita Martin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:01:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8bb35a8b34b558c09deb9f2543ea309a7301745664e92e41e3c38557982671fc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlNTYxOTJkMC05NTRlLTRjY2UtOTllOS0xNmRjODA2YmUwODMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJhMTM2M2I3MS0zOGE4LTQzNzAtOTcyYS05ODY3YTliNTExZjIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTJmMzI1Y2ZkOTVkZjdhNDk2MzY4NzMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE2Y2NjMmVhY2M5YWI1ZDRjMGZiMDlkL3JpdW5pdGEtbWFydGlucy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTMxX18xOC0yNC0xNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="87249963" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/a1363b71-38a8-4370-972a-9867a9b511f2/episodes/e56192d0-954e-4cce-99e9-16dc806be083/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kisha Hicks, CEO of Elevate Her and creator of the Rise Leadership Model, shares actionable insights on cultivating authentic leadership presence, recognizing leadership drift, and making decisions with conviction. Whether you&apos;re climbing the corporate ladder or leading your own organization, this discussion equips you with essential tools for impactful leadership. Key Topics:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The true essence of executive presence, exemplified through scent analogy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The evolution of how leadership presence is perceived over time&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building credibility and trust through authenticity and consistency&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Navigating values versus organizational demands and politics&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of character and stewardship in decision-making&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Recognizing signs of leadership drift and how to course correct&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strategies for maintaining credibility during crises&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The impact of inconsistency on trust and how to recover&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to make tough decisions that challenge popularity but serve purpose&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Techniques to foster self-awareness and reflection amidst leadership demands&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode offers leaders practical steps to develop a credible, authentic presence that withstands challenges, builds trust, and inspires others to lead beyond themselves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Kisha Hicks:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·        &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.nakishahicks.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.nakishahicks.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;·        &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/nakisha-hicks-/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/nakisha-hicks-/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Leading Beyond You is a production of LEI Academy™ — Lead. 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