Leading Leaders Podcast with J Loren Norris

J. Loren Norris | StoryPower Academy Studio

Leading Leaders with J. Loren Norris is a premier Executive Coaching and Leadership Training podcast. Built for Speakers, Pastors, and Politicians, we teach Public Speaking and Communication Skills through Attitude Engineering. Move beyond recycled anecdotes to escape the content trap and transform Company Culture with 100% integrity. Align your brand with our 18-week Narrative Warriors trilogy: Master StoryPower, deploy an Attitude Hack, and Lead the Narrative with authority. Hosted by a 2021 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Apply at www.storypoweracademy.com

  1. 14h ago

    z 9/14/2026 Demonstrating the power of Stories in Leadership: Why your experience is your most valuable hidden asset.

    9/14/2026 Demonstrating the power of Stories in Leadership: Why your experience is your most valuable hidden asset.  EPISODE 1858 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: 🚀 Book Your Private Story Audit with J. Loren: https://pci.jotform.com/form/222696275293163  🗣️Become a Narrative Warrior: https://square.link/u/EjN7MBDL 🎬 BOOK A STUDIO DAY NOW https://j-loren-s-school.thinkific.com/products/live_events/coaching-studio-production ABOUT THIS VIDEO Demonstrating the power of Stories in Leadership: Why your experience is your most valuable hidden asset.  Very few things in life qualify a leader like experience. Having faced and conquered the same type of struggles which will be common to every young rising leader, your failures become white crosses and road markers not red flags. Iy is not that you failed, but that you survived which makes the lesson so valuable. Being transparent, vulnerable and authentic about moments of trial you have lived through can shorten the learning curve, increase productivity, create a larger profit margin and reduce turnover.  Learning to share your experiences in a brief, concise effective manner is the work of StoryPower Academy. Over the next two weeks we will be using the platform of Leading Leaders Podcast to share a couple of our StoryPower Method course participants who will demonstrate what they are working on and the lessons life has taught them. Enjoy.  🗣️Become a Narrative Warrior: https://square.link/u/EjN7MBDL ABOUT J. LOREN NORRIS J. Loren Norris is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, US Air Force Veteran, and the Founder of StoryPower Academy. With 30+ years of experience speaking to audiences of up to 40,000, Loren helps leaders and influencers tell better stories, better. CONNECT WITH LOREN: 🌍 Website: jlorennorris.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jloren 🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/jlorennorris #StoryPower #LeadershipCommunication #PublicSpeaking #JohnMaxwellTeam #ExecutiveCoaching Copyright Tell it Like It Is, Inc 2026

  2. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    9/11/26 In this special episode of StoryPower TV, host J. Loren Norris interviews Chance Vann - Realtor, Builder, Recovering From Addiction

    9/11/26 In this special episode of StoryPower TV, host J. Loren Norris interviews Chance Vann - Realtor, Builder, Recovering From Addiction Episode: Bonus Episode Summary: In this special episode of StoryPower TV, host J. Loren Norris interviews Chance Vann - Realtor, Building Recovering From Addiction What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Recovering from addiction is seldom an easy thing to do. The journey is arduous, painful and often humiliating. Recovery demands consistency, compassion and complete surrender. Whatever you’re fighting, there is a chance for you to start over. Wherever you are it’s not too far. If you still have breath and a will to fight for your freedom, there is hope. Surround yourself with folks who love you and are willing to stand with you. Seek forgiveness, seek redemption, seek Jesus. Resources & Links: Book Your Private Story Audit: Stop hiding your survival secrets and start leading with them. Book your audit with J. Loren at ⁠https://www.jotform.com/form/230026062279046⁠Leading Leaders Podcast: Catch daily 5-minute leadership insights at StoryPower Academy. About StoryPower TV: Hosted by J. Loren Norris, a John Maxwell Certified Coach and US Air Force Veteran, StoryPower TV on the ⁠OBBM Network⁠ focuses on communication, character, and the "StoryPower" tools needed for radical leadership transformation. Connect with Us: Website: speaker.⁠jlorennorris.com⁠ Hashtags: #LeadershipSimplified #StoryPowerTV #WorkplaceCulture #StorytellingForLeaders #JLorenNorris #OBBMNetwork

  3. 5d ago

    9/92026 Leading the Split Room: Navigating the Realities of Hybrid Space

    9/92026 Leading the Split Room: Navigating the Realities of Hybrid Space EPISODE 1857 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: 🚀 ⁠Book Your Private Story Audit with J. Loren⁠: ⁠https://pci.jotform.com/form/222696275293163⁠  🗣️⁠Become a Narrative Warrior⁠: ⁠https://square.link/u/EjN7MBDL⁠ 🎬 ⁠BOOK A STUDIO DAY NOW⁠ https://j-loren-s-school.thinkific.com/products/live_events/coaching-studio-production ABOUT THIS VIDEO Leading the Split Room: Navigating the Realities of Hybrid Space 2021 Brought a new era of work environment. The remote worker phase was born during the pandemic and many companies sent their teams home to try to keep the business running at full capacity. As the world slowly returned to a sense of normalcy, not everyone came back to the office or workplace. In fact, in manny markets commercial real estate took a hard hit as companies realized they could save millions by not leasing space for work. Team members saved commute time and fuel costs plus technology allowed them to remain engaged and productive. Or did it? Team management has permanently evolved into a "phygital" challenge—requiring leaders to bridge the space between physical front rows and remote screens. This is a leadership issue, a communication challenge and an accountability puzzle all rolled into one. Mentor Lens: Mentor emerging supervisors on the exact body language, room choreography, and inclusive practices needed to hold equal command over hybrid spaces. 🗣️⁠Become a Narrative Warrior⁠: ⁠https://square.link/u/EjN7MBDL⁠ ABOUT J. LOREN NORRIS J. Loren Norris is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, US Air Force Veteran, and the Founder of StoryPower Academy. With 30+ years of experience speaking to audiences of up to 40,000, Loren helps leaders and influencers tell better stories, better. CONNECT WITH LOREN: 🌍 Website: jlorennorris.com 🔗 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jloren⁠ 🐦 X (Twitter): ⁠https://x.com/jlorennorris⁠ #StoryPower #LeadershipCommunication #PublicSpeaking #JohnMaxwellTeam #ExecutiveCoaching Copyright Tell it Like It Is, Inc 2026

  4. 6d ago

    9/8/2026 Cutting the Jargon: The Power of a Single Memorable Story

    9/8/2026 Cutting the Jargon: The Power of a Single Memorable Story EPISODE 1856 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: 🚀 Book Your Private Story Audit with J. Loren: https://pci.jotform.com/form/222696275293163  🗣️Become a Narrative Warrior: https://square.link/u/EjN7MBDL 🎬 BOOK A STUDIO DAY NOW https://j-loren-s-school.thinkific.com/products/live_events/coaching-studio-production ABOUT THIS VIDEO Cutting the Jargon: The Power of a Single Memorable Story Modern executive communication is drowning in corporate buzzwords and excessive presentation volume, diluting real organizational authority. Many leaders and communicators insist their vibrato, tenacity and clear articulation are the equivalent to command presence or enforceable authority. They are not. No more than a parent who insists on raising their voice to gain compliance, a leader who uses their voice to bully others into submission is likely to burn bridges instead. A leader who resonates compassionately with candor and understanding will win hearts before changing minds. I am convinced, genuine, authentic stories have a more profound impact and lasting influence than the domineering, demanding tone. Mentor Lens: Train young communicators to use tight vocal discipline, discard word salads, and leverage clean, high-impact storytelling to convert complex ideas into simple action. 🗣️Become a Narrative Warrior: https://square.link/u/EjN7MBDL ABOUT J. LOREN NORRIS J. Loren Norris is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, US Air Force Veteran, and the Founder of StoryPower Academy. With 30+ years of experience speaking to audiences of up to 40,000, Loren helps leaders and influencers tell better stories, better. CONNECT WITH LOREN: 🌍 Website: jlorennorris.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jloren 🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/jlorennorris #StoryPower #LeadershipCommunication #PublicSpeaking #JohnMaxwellTeam #ExecutiveCoaching Copyright Tell it Like It Is, Inc 20269/8/2026 Cutting the Jargon: The Power of a Single Memorable Story EPISODE 1856 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: 🚀 Book Your Private Story Audit with J. Loren: https://pci.jotform.com/form/222696275293163  🗣️Become a Narrative Warrior: https://square.link/u/EjN7MBDL 🎬 BOOK A STUDIO DAY NOW https://j-loren-s-school.thinkific.com/products/live_events/coaching-studio-production ABOUT THIS VIDEO Cutting the Jargon: The Power of a Single Memorable Story Modern executive communication is drowning in corporate buzzwords and excessive presentation volume, diluting real organizational authority. Many leaders and communicators insist their vibrato, tenacity and clear articulation are the equivalent to command presence or enforceable authority. They are not. No more than a parent who insists on raising their voice to gain compliance, a leader who uses their voice to bully others into submission is likely to burn bridges instead. A leader who resonates compassionately with candor and understanding will win hearts before changing minds. I am convinced, genuine, authentic stories have a more profound impact and lasting influence than the domineering, demanding tone. Mentor Lens: Train young communicators to use tight vocal discipline, discard word salads, and leverage clean, high-impact storytelling to convert complex ideas into simple action. 🗣️Become a Narrative Warrior: https://square.link/u/EjN7MBDL ABOUT J. LOREN NORRIS J. Loren Norris is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, US Air Force Veteran, and the Founder of StoryPower Academy. With 30+ years of experience speaking to audiences of up to 40,000, Loren helps leaders and influencers tell better stories, better. CONNECT WITH LOREN: 🌍 Website: jlorennorris.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jloren 🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/jlorennorris #StoryPower #LeadershipCommunication #PublicSpeaking #JohnMaxwellTeam #ExecutiveCoaching Copyright Tell it Like It Is, Inc 2026

  5. Sep 7

    9/7/2026 Proof Over Promises: Rebuilding Leadership Credibility

    9/7/2026 Proof Over Promises: Rebuilding Leadership Credibility EPISODE 1855 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: 🚀 Book Your Private Story Audit with J. Loren: https://pci.jotform.com/form/222696275293163  🗣️Become a Narrative Warrior: https://square.link/u/EjN7MBDL 🎬 BOOK A STUDIO DAY NOW https://j-loren-s-school.thinkific.com/products/live_events/coaching-studio-production ABOUT THIS VIDEO Proof Over Promises: Rebuilding Leadership Credibility In a divided cultural landscape saturated with machine-generated content, corporate spin no longer works; audiences demand independent validation and raw data proof. We reached a point in society where lying is so commonplace we have to create new ways of defining lies. Additionally, we now know for certain the machines, AI Agents, will tell lies to humans as well. In law enforcement there are a couple of common phrases worth noting. JDLR and 1/2 of what you see… Leaders today must know both how to spot deception and how to demonstrate the veracity of their promises.  Mentor Lens: Show young leaders how to replace vague professional promises with verifiable results, transparent reasoning, and absolute alignment with stated values. 🗣️Become a Narrative Warrior: https://square.link/u/EjN7MBDL ABOUT J. LOREN NORRIS J. Loren Norris is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, US Air Force Veteran, and the Founder of StoryPower Academy. With 30+ years of experience speaking to audiences of up to 40,000, Loren helps leaders and influencers tell better stories, better. CONNECT WITH LOREN: 🌍 Website: jlorennorris.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jloren 🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/jlorennorris #StoryPower #LeadershipCommunication #PublicSpeaking #JohnMaxwellTeam #ExecutiveCoaching Copyright Tell it Like It Is, Inc 2026

  6. Sep 4

    9/4/2026 Context Switching: Training the Modern Multi-Project Executive

    9/4/2026 Context Switching: Training the Modern Multi-Project Executive EPISODE 1854 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: 🚀 Book Your Private Story Audit with J. Loren: https://pci.jotform.com/form/222696275293163  🗣️Become a Narrative Warrior: https://square.link/u/EjN7MBDL 🎬 BOOK A STUDIO DAY NOW https://j-loren-s-school.thinkific.com/products/live_events/coaching-studio-production ABOUT THIS VIDEO Context Switching: Training the Modern Multi-Project Executive Modern workers no longer master a single static role; 71% of employees perform fluid tasks completely outside their initial operational scope. Wearing too many hats, spinning too many plates, chasing too many rabbits, it is the life of the entrepreneur from day one. In many cases it has become the life of managers and  even executives fins themselves filling roles and performing tasks once believe far beyond their job description. Down sizing, restructuring, AI integration have all transformed traditional work places by demand.  Leaders today can scarce afford to be “one trick ponies.” From the first day in the career field, learning to fill many roles, wear many hats is required. Those who master this and overseeing others who do, will rise to the 5% fastest. Mentor Lens: Teach young corporate climbers the tactical muscle of "context switching"—using short, disciplined micro-briefings to manage multiple projects without burning out. 🗣️Become a Narrative Warrior: https://square.link/u/EjN7MBDL ABOUT J. LOREN NORRIS J. Loren Norris is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, US Air Force Veteran, and the Founder of StoryPower Academy. With 30+ years of experience speaking to audiences of up to 40,000, Loren helps leaders and influencers tell better stories, better. CONNECT WITH LOREN: 🌍 Website: jlorennorris.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jloren 🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/jlorennorris #StoryPower #LeadershipCommunication #PublicSpeaking #JohnMaxwellTeam #ExecutiveCoaching Copyright Tell it Like It Is, Inc 2026

  7. Sep 3

    9/3/2026 The Human Performance Engine: Leading Beyond Tech Hype

    9/3/2026 The Human Performance Engine: Leading Beyond Tech Hype EPISODE 1853 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: 🚀 Book Your Private Story Audit with J. Loren:https://pci.jotform.com/form/222696275293163  🗣️Become a Narrative Warrior: https://square.link/u/EjN7MBDL 🎬 BOOK A STUDIO DAY NOW https://j-loren-s-school.thinkific.com/products/live_events/coaching-studio-production ABOUT THIS VIDEO The Human Performance Engine: Leading Beyond Tech Hype Despite massive automation upgrades across corporate platforms, organizational productivity is lagging due to a severe decline in human engagement and workplace trust. When companies layoff employees and replace them with technology, the loyalty question comes into play quickly. When loyalty wanes from employer to employee, the reciprocal should be expected. Hence an accelerated rate or quiet quitting, poor attitudes and diminishing returns in training investments. Invest in people as people they have needs tech tools don’t but they also have more to give than the productivity equation.  Mentor Lens: Train emerging managers to lead with empathy, emotional intelligence, and authentic communication to build high-performing, psychologically safe teams. 🗣️Become a Narrative Warrior: https://square.link/u/EjN7MBDL ABOUT J. LOREN NORRIS J. Loren Norris is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, US Air Force Veteran, and the Founder of StoryPower Academy. With 30+ years of experience speaking to audiences of up to 40,000, Loren helps leaders and influencers tell better stories, better. CONNECT WITH LOREN: 🌍 Website: jlorennorris.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jloren 🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/jlorennorris #StoryPower #LeadershipCommunication #PublicSpeaking #JohnMaxwellTeam #ExecutiveCoaching Copyright Tell it Like It Is, Inc 2026

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Leading Leaders with J. Loren Norris is a premier Executive Coaching and Leadership Training podcast. Built for Speakers, Pastors, and Politicians, we teach Public Speaking and Communication Skills through Attitude Engineering. Move beyond recycled anecdotes to escape the content trap and transform Company Culture with 100% integrity. Align your brand with our 18-week Narrative Warriors trilogy: Master StoryPower, deploy an Attitude Hack, and Lead the Narrative with authority. Hosted by a 2021 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Apply at www.storypoweracademy.com