The Next Move with Orvin Kimbrough

Orvin Kimbrough
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Learn how to scale your confidence, enhance your leadership skills, and amplify your influence through transformative mindset shifts, the power of expanded networks, and taking bold actions.

  1. 3d ago

    Leading from the Inside Out

    In this episode of The Next Move, Orvin Kimbrough explores how leadership begins within. He reflects on spiritual formation, the importance of tending the inner life, and why identity must be rooted beyond any room or role. Orvin addresses insecurity, the need to guard the heart, and how transformed stories shape stronger leadership. He also considers the tension between power and humanity, showing how leading from the inside out creates a more grounded and faithful approach to influence.

    Leading from the Inside Out

  2. Oct 4

    The Weight of Leadership Is Spiritual Before It Is Strategic

    In this episode of The Next Move, Orvin Kimbrough reflects on leadership as spiritual work and the pressure of carrying people. He explores Jesus’ invitation to rest and shared responsibility, contrasting stewardship with ownership in leadership. Orvin discusses the need for discernment, pausing, and grounded responses, along with how identity, alignment, and elasticity shape how leaders handle pressure. He also examines how faith changes the way leaders view responsibility and limits, and closes with thoughts on rest, prayer, reframing burdens, and the Thrivers Path and Twice Over a Man.

    The Weight of Leadership Is Spiritual Before It Is Strategic

  3. Sep 27

    How Do I Lead in Non-Traditional Roles?

    In this episode of The Next Move, Orvin Kimbrough explores belonging and transformation in nontraditional leadership roles. He reflects on navigating assumptions, moving from foster care to banking leadership, and the idea that sometimes the mold is the problem, not the person. Orvin contrasts formation with pedigree, showing how credibility is built through value, resilience, and authenticity. He discusses facing bias, using hardship as strength, and carrying the responsibility of being the first. The episode closes with a call to reframe and reclaim your leadership narrative, along with a reflection and invitation to Thriver's Path.

    How Do I Lead in Non-Traditional Roles?

  4. Sep 13

    How Do I Think Like a Leader When I’m Still Becoming One?

    In this episode of The Next Move, Orvin Kimbrough delves into the mindset shift required for effective leadership. He discusses the transition from contributor to leader, emphasizing leadership as a responsibility rather than a means of control. Orvin highlights the role of wisdom and shares the transformative shifts in his own journey. The episode explores transitioning from tasks to a systems thinking approach, focusing on outcomes and moving from activity to impact. Orvin discusses expanding influence from self to team to organization and underscores essential leadership traits: curiosity, courage, and capacity. He concludes with three approaches to the leadership shift and a reflection question for listeners.

    How Do I Think Like a Leader When I’m Still Becoming One?

  5. Sep 6

    How Do I Lead People Older, Smarter, or More Experienced Than Me?

    In this episode of The Next Move, Orvin Kimbrough addresses the challenges of leading more experienced individuals, focusing on overcoming self-doubt and trusting one's purpose. He discusses the role of biblical guidance and humility in leadership, emphasizing the importance of curiosity. Orvin highlights the balance between honoring experience and maintaining authority, and how respect is earned through character. The episode explores embracing diverse perspectives in leadership and concludes with reflection questions and final thoughts. Listeners are invited to join the Thriver's Path community, with encouragement to subscribe and share the podcast.

    How Do I Lead People Older, Smarter, or More Experienced Than Me?

  6. Aug 30

    How Do I Balance Authenticity With Organizational Expectations?

    In this episode of The Next Move, Orvin Kimbrough delves into authenticity in leadership, sharing his personal journey. He distinguishes authenticity from being unfiltered and addresses the pressures leaders face, emphasizing a higher calling. Orvin underscores the importance of rooting authenticity in purpose and humility, and integrating personal backgrounds into corporate leadership. The episode explores balancing personal stories with organizational contexts, emotional maturity, and sharing stories wisely. Orvin also discusses maintaining core identity within systems and reframing authenticity, concluding with encouragement to avoid trading authenticity for approval.

    How Do I Balance Authenticity With Organizational Expectations?

  7. Aug 23

    What Technical Skills Can’t Do

    In this episode of The Next Move, Orvin Kimbrough explores the distinction between technical skills and the essence of real leadership work. He shares insights on believing in the future of technology while navigating unwelcoming environments. Drawing lessons from Joshua 1:9, Orvin introduces the triple R method and emphasizes reclaiming your personal narrative. He underscores the importance of integrating heart, head, and hand work in leadership. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a call to action, encouraging listeners to embrace these principles for effective leadership.

    What Technical Skills Can’t Do

  8. Aug 16

    How do I give Feedback Without Damaging Relationships

    In this episode of The Next Move, Orvin Kimbrough delves into the complexities of giving feedback within leadership. He introduces the Thriver's Path framework and discusses the importance of balancing empathy and clarity, emphasizing that clarity is an act of care. Orvin explores leadership beyond seeking approval, highlighting the necessity of speaking the truth in love and the role of tone in delivering difficult truths. He contrasts clear versus cold feedback and addresses the importance of specificity to tackle blind spots. The episode offers insights on emotional intelligence, reframing avoided conversations, and delivering clarity. It concludes with encouragement for leaders and an invitation to explore the Thriver's Path further.

    How do I give Feedback Without Damaging Relationships
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