P³ with Preston Poore

Preston Poore
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P³ with Preston Poore aims to equip and empower emerging leaders, particularly Millennials, by sharing insights on leadership and faith in the workplace. Leveraging Preston Poore's extensive experience, training expertise, and books "Discipled Leader" and "21 Days to Sound Decision Making," the podcast will feature engaging discussions with leaders, exploring what excellence looks like and sharing their personal stories.

  1. 4d ago

    Avoidance vs. Courage: How Courageous Leaders Have the Hard Conversations That Change Everything

    Send us Fan Mail Avoiding a hard conversation feels like kindness. Most of the time it's just comfort disguised as care.  In this episode, Amy P. Kelly joins me to tackle the tension every leader feels but rarely names: the gap between the conversation you know you need to have and the one you keep rescheduling.  We get into fear, false harmony, preparation, and why the most courageous thing a leader can do is say what someone needs to hear, not what they want to. ⸻ ⏱️ Episode Highlights [03:20] The Conversation I Kept Rescheduling: Preston shares the hard feedback he kept putting off. [04:12] Meet Amy P. Kelly: Amy shares her experience in HR and talent development. [14:19] When Fear Gets in the Way: How fear can keep leaders from having difficult conversations. [16:24] Prepare Before You Correct: Why preparation and timing matter in difficult conversations. [19:44] Empathy Changes the Conversation: Why understanding the person comes before correcting the problem. [21:31] Patience or Avoidance? How to know when patience becomes avoidance. [25:30] Turn Hard Conversations Into Heart Conversations: How changing your perspective can change the conversation. [30:16] The Cost of False Harmony: What happens when avoiding the truth keeps people stuck. [32:27] Courage Can Set Someone Free: How honest conversations can help people find their purpose. [36:34] Three Lessons on Courage: Truth, discomfort, and investing in the people you lead. ⸻ Links and Resources Mentioned • Discipled Leader Apprenticeship — https://prestonpoore.com/   • Discipled Leader Book — https://prestonpoore.com/books-by-preston/   • How Is Greater Than What Book — https://prestonpoore.com/book/   • About Preston — https://prestonpoore.com/about-preston_poore/   • Difficult Conversations Don't Have to Be Difficult (Amy P. Kelly & Jon Gordon) — https://www.amypkelly.com/books   • Work Is Personal (Amy P. Kelly) — https://workispersonalbook.com/   Connect With Me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/   ⸻ Closing Thoughts If today's episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Like it, comment, leave a review; it helps more people find the show, and quite honestly, it reminds me I'm not just talking to myself in here. Peace out. Be a rock star. About Preston Poore Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals. Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives. Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.com Work with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/ Sign up to receive the P³ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/prestonpoore.com/thepulse LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston

  2. Season 2, Episode 15 Trailer

    TRAILER - Avoidance vs. Courage: How Courageous Leaders Have the Hard Conversations That Change Everything

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 15 is here!!!! The hardest conversation a leader will ever have isn't with the difficult employee or the underperformer. It's with the person they value most, the one they've been coaching around for months because they don't want to risk the relationship.  This week, Amy P. Kelly joins me to talk about what it really takes to be a courageous leader and why the conversations we keep avoiding are usually the ones that matter most. If you've ever known exactly what you needed to say to someone you cared about and kept finding reasons not to say it, this one's for you. 🎙️ Check the link in the first comment to subscribe so you don't miss it! #p3podcast  #discipledleader  #followwellleadwell  #leadershipdevelopment #hardconversations   About Preston Poore Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals. Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives. Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.com Work with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/ Sign up to receive the P³ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/prestonpoore.com/thepulse LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston

  3. Sep 10

    Grace vs. Accountability: How Great Leaders Balance Compassion and Performance

    Send us Fan Mail Every leader wants to do the right thing. We hold people accountable, address performance issues, and make the tough calls. But what happens when accountability starts to overshadow the person standing in front of you?  In this episode, Devin Smith joins me to tackle the tension between grace and accountability, and why great leadership requires more than simply following the process. We explore difficult conversations, leadership blind spots, and what it means to see the person behind the problem. ⸻ Episode Highlights [04:36] The Performance Problem: A performance situation that led to a complaint, a fractured team, and a hard look in the mirror. [09:38] Meet Devin Smith: The Podium Studios founder shares leadership lessons from building his company. [11:43] The Empathy Trap: Devin reflects on how his UX background made him too democratic and slow to address issues. [18:30] Accountability + Dignity: Why performance and personal worth are not competing values. [22:11] What Brings You Back: Devin shares how remembering his own struggles helps him humanize others. [26:22] The Cost of Avoidance: How replacing relationships with process affects culture and leadership. [35:15] Imago Dei: A reminder that every person bears the image of God. ⸻ Links and Resources Mentioned Discipled Leader Apprenticeship — https://prestonpoore.com/  Discipled Leader Book — https://prestonpoore.com/books-by-preston/  How is Greater Than What Book — https://prestonpoore.com/book/  About Preston — https://prestonpoore.com/about-preston_poore/  Devin Smith / Podium Studios — connect with Devin on LinkedIn or Instagram (@DevinWSmith) ____________ Connect With Me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/  ⸻ Closing Thoughts If today's episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Like it, comment, leave a review, it helps more people find the show and quite honestly, it reminds me I'm not just talking to myself in here. Peace out. Be a rock star. About Preston Poore Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals. Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives. Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.com Work with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/ Sign up to receive the P³ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/prestonpoore.com/thepulse LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston

  4. Season 2, Episode 14 Trailer

    TRAILER - Grace vs. Accountability: How Great Leaders Balance Compassion and Performance

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 14 is here! What do you do when an employee’s performance isn’t where it needs to be, you’ve followed the process, given the feedback, and put an improvement plan in place, but you still have to decide how much grace to extend? This week, Devin Smith joins me to explore the tension between grace and accountability. We talk about performance issues, difficult conversations, leadership blind spots, and the danger of letting a process become more important than the person. Because holding someone accountable for their performance doesn’t mean losing sight of their dignity. 🎙️ Check the link in the first comment to listen and subscribe! #p3podcast #discipledleader #followwellleadwell #leadershipdevelopment #gracevsaccountability About Preston Poore Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals. Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives. Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.com Work with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/ Sign up to receive the P³ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/prestonpoore.com/thepulse LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston

  5. Sep 3

    Calling vs. Preference: Great Leaders Stay Present and Lead the Team They Have

    Send us Fan Mail Every leader has preferences. We want the right team, the right culture, and the right circumstances. But what happens when the role finds you instead of the other way around?  In this episode, leadership expert Julie Nee joins me to discuss the tension between calling and preference, and what it takes to fully lead people and circumstances you didn't choose. ⸻ ⏱️ Episode Highlights [01:57] – Calling vs. Preference: Why leadership isn't always about choosing the right circumstances, but fully showing up for the ones you've been given. [03:51] – The Role I Didn't Want: Preston's story of accepting an assignment he resisted and discovering how it shaped him. [09:04] – Meet Julie Nee: Julie shares her journey from sales leadership at Hershey to leadership development and authorship. [12:35] – The Team That Didn't Choose Her: Julie's experience earning trust with a skeptical team. [15:41] – When the Numbers Changed the Narrative: How results helped shift perceptions of Julie's leadership. [17:34] – The Leader Gets Formed Too: How coaching a struggling employee shaped Julie as a leader. [21:46] – Tell People the Truth: Why honest feedback can help people reach their potential. [24:00] – People Before Results: Why developing people can lead to stronger results. [25:05] – Stacking Perspectives: How different viewpoints can challenge groupthink and improve collaboration. [29:45] – Go Be That Leader: Julie's challenge to lead with authenticity, commitment, and heart. [31:02] – The Assignment Was the Point: Preston connects his experience to Joseph's story and the purpose behind difficult assignments. [33:00] – Three Lessons From the Assignment: Lead the team you inherit, build trust first, and let difficult roles form you. ⸻ Links & Resources Mentioned • Discipled Leader Apprenticeship: https://prestonpoore.com/  • Discipled Leader Book: https://prestonpoore.com/books-by-preston/  • How Is Greater Than What Book: https://prestonpoore.com/book/  • About Preston: https://prestonpoore.com/about-preston_poore/  • You Grow Girl! Plant and Pursue the Power of You Book and Journal by Julie Nee and Amy P. Kelley: https://www.you-grow-girl.com/books  ____ Connect With Me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/  ⸻ Closing Thoughts If today's episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Like it, comment, and leave a review. It helps more people find the show and, quite honestly, it reminds me I'm not just talking to myself in here. Peace out. Be a rock star. About Preston Poore Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals. Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives. Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.com Work with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/ Sign up to receive the P³ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/prestonpoore.com/thepulse LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston

  6. Season 2, Episode 13 Trailer

    Trailer - Calling vs. Preference: Great Leaders Stay Present and Lead the Team They Have

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 13 is here!!!! Every leader has told themselves that if they just work hard enough, their team will follow. But here's what nobody tells you, respect isn't given because of a title, it's earned in the moments nobody's watching.  This week, Julie Nee joins me to talk about what it really looks like to walk into a room full of side glances and half answers, and why leading people who didn't choose you is the assignment that forms you the most. If you've ever inherited a team that made you feel like an outsider on day one, this one's for you. 🎙️ Watch full episode @ link in bio #p3podcast #discipledleader #followwellleadwell #leadershipdevelopment #executivecoaching About Preston Poore Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals. Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives. Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.com Work with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/ Sign up to receive the P³ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/prestonpoore.com/thepulse LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston

  7. Aug 27

    Symptoms vs. Root Cause: How Leaders Align Teams to Solve the Right Problem

    Send us Fan Mail Every leader wants to take action when something goes wrong. But what if you're fixing the wrong problem?  In this episode, Jerry Caldwell, President of Bristol Motor Speedway, joins me to explore how leaders can identify root causes, avoid surface-level fixes, and ask better questions to solve the problems that actually matter. ⸻ ⏱️ Episode Highlights [02:02] Symptoms vs. Root Cause: Why solving the wrong problem wastes time and effort. [04:14] The Chariot Race: Preston's Coca-Cola story and the lesson about targeting the real problem. [10:21] Meet Jerry Caldwell: How Jerry went from intern to President of Bristol Motor Speedway. [12:40] Solving the Wrong Problem: Jerry's first season as General Manager and the lesson he learned from it. [15:53] The Internal Shift: How Jerry discovered the real problem started with his own leadership mindset. [18:14] Wise Counsel Over Solo Analysis: Why trusted advisors can help leaders see what they miss on their own. [21:36] Whack-a-Mole: Why some problems keep returning in different forms. [23:26] The Most Expensive Band-Aid: How hiring the wrong person can become a costly surface-level solution. [26:12] Are We Solving the Right Problem?: The question that helps Jerry's team get unstuck. [28:09] Feed Yourself First: The advice Bruton Smith gave Jerry that continues to shape his leadership. [31:16] The Pharisees and the Manicured Grave: A lesson from Matthew 23 about focusing on what's happening beneath the surface. ⸻ Links & Resources Mentioned • Discipled Leader Apprenticeship: https://prestonpoore.com/  • Discipled Leader Book: https://prestonpoore.com/books-by-preston/  • How is Greater Than What Book: https://prestonpoore.com/book/  • About Preston: https://prestonpoore.com/about-preston_poore/  • Bristol Motor Speedway: https://www.bristolmotorspeedway.com  ________ Connect With Me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/  ⸻ Closing Thoughts If today's episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Like, comment, and leave a review to help more people discover the show. Peace out. Be a rock star.  About Preston Poore Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals. Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives. Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.com Work with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/ Sign up to receive the P³ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/prestonpoore.com/thepulse LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston

  8. Season 2, Episode 12 Trailer

    TRAILER - Symptoms vs. Root Cause: How Leaders Align Teams to Solve the Right Problem

    Send us Fan Mail Episode 12 is here!!!! Working harder feels like the right answer when things start falling apart. But what if all that effort is aimed at the wrong target? This week, Jerry Caldwell, President of Bristol Motor Speedway, joins me to talk about the tension every leader eventually hits: confusing the symptom for the problem and pouring everything into fixing the wrong thing. If you've ever pushed harder, moved faster, and spent more, only to realize none of it was solving the real problem, this one's for you. 🎙️ Check the link in the first comment to subscribe so you don't miss it! #P3Podcast #DiscipledLeader #FollowWellLeadWell #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching About Preston Poore Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals. Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, How Is Greater Than What, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives. Learn more about Preston Poore & Associates: https://prestonpoore.com Work with Preston or invite him to speak: https://prestonpoore.com/leadership-development-services/ Sign up to receive the P³ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/prestonpoore.com/thepulse LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonpoore/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prestonpoore1/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PoorePreston

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P³ with Preston Poore aims to equip and empower emerging leaders, particularly Millennials, by sharing insights on leadership and faith in the workplace. Leveraging Preston Poore's extensive experience, training expertise, and books "Discipled Leader" and "21 Days to Sound Decision Making," the podcast will feature engaging discussions with leaders, exploring what excellence looks like and sharing their personal stories.

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    Preston Poore
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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