In this week's episode of The Rutledge Perspective, let’s dive into the profound concept of being relentless in pursuit of our goals. Join us as we explore what it truly means to embody relentlessness and how it can transform our approach to life, business, and personal growth. Remember, your relentless pursuit of greatness can change the world. I would also like to take this time to thank everyone for listening to this podcast for the past 5 years. I’m truly humbled by the fact that you have tu...
May 08, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 214
Welcome to this special segment of the Rutledge Perspective called the Founders Intensive, where we delve into the stories of remarkable entrepreneurs. Today, we are joined by the dynamic Jadeé, CEO of Corporate Solutions Tech. Jadeé reflects on her entrepreneurial journey, rooted in a childhood dream of making a difference and a relentless pursuit of success. Raised with the belief that failure is not an option, Jadeé shares how she navigated the transition from a traditional W-2 job to full-ti...
May 01, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 213
Welcome to this special segment of the Rutledge Perspective called the Founders Intensive, where we delve into the stories of remarkable entrepreneurs. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Campbell, the visionary force behind Soul Star, who empowers women leaders to change the world through radical self-care. As CEO of Soul Star, she champions women disruptors addressing systemic challenges, with a 100-year vision for humanity and the planet. Join us in this insightful conversat...
Apr 24, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 212
Welcome to this special segment of the Rutledge Perspective called the Founders Intensive, where we delve into the stories of remarkable entrepreneurs. Today, we have the pleasure of interviewing Candice Tolbert, the Executive Director of Super Seeds as well as the President & Founder of Assist Financial Group. Candice’s dual roles as a businesswoman and advocate exemplify her commitment to empowering individuals and communities through financial education and social change. Highlights ✨ 👉�...
Apr 17, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 211
In this episode of The Rutledge Perspective, let’s dive into the transformative power of letting go and moving forward. With the onset of the second quarter of 2024, it's evident that change is on the horizon. As we navigate through the remainder of this year, let us embrace the opportunity to let go of what holds us back and step into a future filled with new possibilities. 𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 📝 🔑 Letting go is an act of moving forward. 🔑 Your purpose is not about you, it’s about the impact i...
Apr 10, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 210
Today, we’re going to be talking about goals and gardening. I know that may sound crazy but please allow me to explain. Oddly enough, my personal journey of gardening has taught me valuable lessons about determination, perseverance, and the true worth of pursuing your goals. In this episode, I will draw parallels to the challenges entrepreneurs face in building their businesses through anecdotes of failed cucumber harvests and the importance of pollinators aka bees. 𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 📝 🔑 Only...
Apr 03, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 209
Let’s dive deep into the realm of data and its critical role in shaping business strategy. Understand that your data is essential, whether you're an entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader. From gathering insights to driving informed actions, let’s explore how data can be your greatest ally in achieving your business objectives. 𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 📝 🔑 It's not personal. It's not emotional data is just data. 🔑 Data is a superpower, and the insight that you can gather from that data is a sup...
Mar 27, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Let’s delve into the concept of "Mission first. People always." There’s something significant about prioritizing the mission of a business or organization while valuing the individuals involved in achieving that mission. Today, I will share my own experiences and insights, that emphasize the importance of aligning personal values with the vision of the business and making strategic decisions to build and lead effective teams. Throughout this episode, you’ll gain valuable insights into compassion...
Mar 20, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 207
In this episode of The Rutledge Perspective , the focus is on collaboration in leadership, particularly within the context of women business owners. Collaboration, although a powerful tool, can sometimes be misunderstood, especially for leaders who prioritize input from others. This episode delves into the nuances of collaborative leadership, exploring its strengths and potential pitfalls. 𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 📝 🔑 Collaboration extends beyond internal teams and encompasses partnerships with exte...
Mar 13, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Do you feel like it’s time to make a change in your business or revamp some things? Whether you own a business or are building a career, it may be time to instill the “start, stop, continue,” process. This process allows you to objectively evaluate your current situation and focus on the things that matter. Proper prioritization will leave you re-energized and refocused. This will also allow you to see exponential change as it pertains to accomplishing your goals. Please listen as I break down h...
Mar 06, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Okay…I know that we all want to see a quick turnaround and desire fast solutions but it’s a climb to build a business. We can’t focus on the silver bullet, the quick fix, or the easy bucks. You have to put in the work, there’s no way other way around it. There are some people who seemingly blew up overnight but if you dig a little deeper you will find that they actually blew up over many nights. If you’re going to build a sustainable business or career that you will appreciate, you must let go o...
Feb 28, 2024•25 min•Ep. 204
Let’s talk about managing expectations. Whether you are building a business or a career, you need to be very clear about the expectations you set with others. More importantly, you need to have clear expectations for yourself. This clarity and understanding are important because they allow you to focus on the outcome and objectively evaluate detours that will ultimately arise. Managing expectations is about saying, here's what I'm doing, here's how I'm preparing, here's what I've committed to do...
Feb 21, 2024•23 min•Ep. 203
Let’s grab our hard hats, lace up our boots, and put on our PPE because we’re about to do some construction on this week’s episode of the Rutledge Perspective. When I say construction, I’m not talking about buildings or homes, but more so the idea of building ourselves. Being under construction means breaking things down and breaking down barriers so you can move through and be in that space where you’re meant to be. Whether you are building a career or business, it's about strategy and people. ...
Feb 14, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Previously on the Rutledge Perspective Podcast, we talked about being nonnegotiable and how this is the year of truly being committed to our goals and our peace. While that’s true, and it’s very important to protect your peace, I don’t want you to become a pushover in the process. A part of protecting your peace is being nonnegotiable about how people treat you. It’s time to show up in our power and be nonnegotiable about what we want and what we mean without being ugly or nasty but in a way in ...
Feb 07, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 201
We’ve reached 200 Episodes!!! Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to listen, share, comment, or leave a review on the podcast. There is no podcast without your contributions and I’m truly thankful for each one of you. For this special 200th episode, we’re going to be talking about rejection and how what we often deem as rejection is actually an opportunity for redirection. That rejection is not a rejection of you and your character or a demonstration of your worth, you’re actual...
Jan 31, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 200
Alright y’all, this is the year that we are going to be nonnegotiable! No more plan B’s. We have gotten to a point where our nest egg has turned into a safety net. Be clear, I’m not asking you to crash out or do anything crazy. I’m not even asking you to avoid thinking this thing through. However, I am asking you to be committed, and if you’re spending a significant amount of time crafting your backup plan then it’s time to reevaluate your level of commitment to the thing that you say you want. ...
Jan 10, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 199
Happy New Year! It’s officially 2024 y’all, we made it. I’m here to tell you that if we set ourselves up properly, we will leave no space for this year to be anything less than incredible! This year, you have to make an assertive effort to sit in possibility and not toxic positivity. You have to truly believe that you have the skills and the aptitude and the drive and the energy to make things happen. Listen now to learn how you can set yourself up in a way that everything you do in 2024 is movi...
Jan 03, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 198
This is your time if you choose it to be. It’s your time if you are willing to take the step to do something different and if you are willing to choose the things that are going to move you toward the thing you say you want as opposed to away from it. You must be able to challenge yourself to be uncomfortable, to get the thing you say you want. We are in the last few days of the year, and I know that 2023 was a hot mess for most of us but I'm claiming that 2024 is going to be different. This is ...
Dec 20, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 197
It’s that time of year when we as business owners start looking over things and begin to worry about what’s coming next. Do I have enough clients? Am I going to be able to pay my bills? Am I going to be able to pay off my business debt and personal debt? All the things! It’s very easy to go into desperation mode and beat yourself up. Instead of making decisions out of desperation, leaders allow themselves to gather data, interpret the data, and translate the data into new actions toward their go...
Dec 13, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 196
Let’s talk about desires. Specifically, the desires that we have for our business, career, and teams. We tend to convince ourselves that we don’t deserve the desires of our heart and as a result we negate them. I’m here to tell you that those desires in your heart were divinely given to you and you are not wrong. The key, however, is that you must be open to believing that you deserve that thing, as well as being open to however the fulfillment of that desire shows up. Let’s dig into that big vi...
Dec 06, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 195
Do people actually know your story? It’s important that your team members, clients, and/or colleagues know about the things you’ve gone through and how you’ve gotten to where you are. When share your story and allow other people to tell theirs, you're able to find those common connections that really are the basis for incredible work. The power of your story moves you not only towards your goals but towards the impact you're trying to make for yourself and for others. Let’s dive deeper and under...
Nov 29, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 194
We’ve reached the end of the year, and this time can be challenging for many of us for various reasons. It's important for you to really think about how you’re going to reset. Also, in that resetting, what do you need to reframe? When you begin to reframe it, how are you then going to renew your energy, effort, mindset, and attitude to continue to move forward in your purpose? It’s a requirement that leaders reset their minds, reframe their stories, and renew their energy if they are to effectiv...
Nov 22, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 193
Today, let’s talk about picking your battles. I’m here to tell you that you do not have to show up to every fight that you’re invited to. As Leaders, we must recognize that someone is always watching, and how we choose to engage says a lot about us. Our engagement speaks to our intrinsic character and the values that we stand by. This is also true in a corporate setting. How we engage in those difficult conversations as leaders around the performance of our colleagues and employees without being...
Nov 15, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 192
Let’s talk about clarity. To be an effective leader, you must be able to be clear about the expectations that you have of people. It’s also important that you’re clear with yourself and manage your own expectations. Clarity is simply a way in which you can ensure your ability to serve effectively. Today we’re going to talk about why clarity is so important for the success of your business and how understanding the historical context of your organization is one of the main catalysts in fostering ...
Nov 08, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 191
Prioritization is about a continuous evaluation of what you’re doing and a continuous vision of where you’re going. Prioritization is about ensuring that things that you put first on the list are actually aligned with the vision that you have and that take the best advantage of your energy and how you work best. As leaders, we tend to not consider the message that our prioritization process sends to people who are relying on us to get their work done. Listen now for tips on how you can set your ...
Nov 01, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 190
Being a leader is not for the faint of heart. It’s easier to take the path of least resistance. It’s easier to tolerate bad behavior than it is to address it. However, great leaders are less concerned with their own discomfort of having a hard conversation than they are about the overarching direction, goals, and needs of the organization. Today’s show is about the not-so-glamorous side of leadership because in the end, leadership is about behavior not about position and people will listen to wh...
Oct 26, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 189
For those of you who need it, I am hereby giving you permission to put you first. But…here’s the thing, you don’t need my permission. You need to know that you are important enough to you that taking those small steps that relate to nobody but you is the thing that’s going to ground you in so much power, love, comfort, and ability, that there’s nothing that you can’t accomplish! Today’s show is not just about prioritizing yourself but putting yourself at the top of the list. This isn’t about neg...
Oct 19, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 188
If you listened to the podcast last week, you know that we talked about taking action and why sitting still and doing nothing is not an option for leaders who truly want to make an impact. Well, this week we’re going to take it a step further. Today, we’re going to talk about taking actions that are aligned with who you are and the goals that you have for your business. Are you a founder who was once very excited about your business but managed to lose that excitement as the business continued t...
Oct 12, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 187
This week in the Rutledge Perspective Podcast, we’re going to be talking about taking action. There’s a great quote somewhere that says, “Don’t be mad at the results that you didn’t get, for the work that you didn’t do!” As leaders, sitting still and doing nothing is not an option if we truly want to make an impact. Today, I’m going to challenge those thoughts and misconceptions that tend to keep us stagnant. We often view action as making a big splash and taking a big leap. We get frightened at...
Oct 05, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 186
Today on the Rutledge Perspective, I am joined by LaGina R Harris. LaGina is a Social Impact Entrepreneur and the Founder of the US Space right here in Houston, Texas. LaGina is also the Co-Creator of the Melanin Minds Mental Health Conference which provides mental health resources that educate, amplify, and create spaces for personal & and professional development within BIPOC communities. LaGina is a woman on a mission to amplify, support, and serve others. Today, she’s going to help you c...
Sep 28, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 186
