I'm not sure about you, but in my part of the country, people are starting to head back to school. 📚✏️ I know this is a process that builds across the country until about Labor Day. After that, kids will be fully back in school. College students will undergo...
The 5 Characteristics of Transformational Leadership |Ep. 4 |Beyond Day One – The Podcast
Watch on YouTube or Listen on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon etc...) How do you lead in a way that truly transforms your team? In this episode, David, Ryan, and Philip explore five powerful traits that define transformational...
The Leader Gen Z Has Been Waiting For
Why Transformational Leadership is the Key to Unlocking the Next Generation's Potential Over the past few weeks, we’ve discussed the importance of soft skills—from their historical roots to their everyday impact on communication, collaboration, and career development....
From Manager to Transformational Leader: How Great Leaders See and Develop Potential |Ep. 3 |Beyond Day One – The Podcast
Watch on YouTube or Listen on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon etc...) What separates a manager from a transformational leader? In this episode of Beyond Day One, we explore the difference—and it all starts with one powerful...
The 5 Characteristics of Transformational Leadership That Inspire Real Change
In today’s evolving workplace, organizations don’t just need managers to maintain systems—they need leaders who challenge the norm, unlock potential, and build cultures where people want to give their best. That’s the heart of transformational leadership....
Rethinking Motivation: Why Gen Z and Young Professionals Deserve More Credit |Ep. 2 |Beyond Day One – The Podcast
Watch on YouTube or Listen on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon etc...) Are young professionals really lazy and unmotivated—or are we just missing what actually drives them? In this honest and eye-opening conversation, David,...
From Competencies to Connection: The Leadership Shift We Need
Last week, as we wrapped up our video on Motivation, one thing really stuck with me: the powerful role a good leader or mentor can play in someone’s life. It made me pause and ask—do we, as leaders, truly understand the weight of our influence? Not just in terms of...
The Necessity of Soft Skills | Ep. 1 |Beyond Day One – The Podcast
Watch on YouTube or Listen on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon etc...)In this episode, David is joined by Ryan and Phillip from the Foundations for Success team to begin to unpack one of the most misunderstood essentials in...
Can Motivation Be Taught? A Lesson in Disappointment, Purpose, and Growth
“Motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” — Zig Ziglar I’ve been thinking a lot about motivation lately—specifically, whether it can actually be taught. One of the biggest complaints I hear about Gen Z and young...
Where Did “Soft Skills” Come From? The Surprising Origin You Probably Didn’t Expect
We hear it all the time in hiring, leadership, and career development circles: “Soft skills are more important than ever.” But have you ever stopped to ask—where did the term “soft skills” actually come from? Spoiler: it didn’t start in HR. It started in the military....






