Deja Vu or Vuja De? Encountering the unknown for the 1st Time

About this episode

Amos Balongo discusses how managers can enhance their leadership skills and foster thriving teams through effective communication.

Amos Balongo is a keynote speaker and communication coach who empowers senior leaders to master their verbal skills. In this conversation, he explains how managers can break through their own leadership "lids" to foster an environment where teams thrive. Along the way we discuss $500 and a suitcase (2:15), the importance of stories (6:45), situational leadership (14:30), don't disappoint the leader (18:000, Inside vs. Outside Communication (22:45), Camp Ohana – giving hope (29:45), and exposure to Aviation opportunities (33:45) . Looking to motivate, inspire and transform? Reach out to Amos @ Amos Balongo.org Learn more about Balongo's charity @ Camp Ohana. Listen to Africa's First @ Ukulele Orchestra . We are proud to partner with LukeLeaders1248 , a nonprofit providing scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Donate via PayPal/Venmo : @LukeLeaders1248. Visit : www.lukeleaders1248.com Credits Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore . Featured tracks: " Lowriders " and " Beautiful Rainy Day ."

People in this episode

Host: Len Samborowski

Guest: Amos Balongo

Topics covered

• leadership
• communication
• team dynamics
• storytelling
• situational leadership
• charity
• motivation

Keywords

• leadership skills
• communication coach
• team thrive
• situational leadership
• storytelling
• charity
• motivation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Camp Ohana, LukeLeaders1248, Kenny Kilgore

Products: $500

Books & works: Africa's First @ Ukulele Orchestra

Places: Aviation

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