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Leaders Pathway

Welcome to the Leaders Pathway podcast – the show for growth-minded leaders who want to show up, speak up, and stand out with confidence. Whether you’re stepping into your first leadership role or stepping up to lead at a higher level, this is your space to grow. Each episode delivers real talk, practical tools, and inspiring stories to help you lead with clarity, courage, and connection. You’ll walk away with fresh insight and the next best step for your journey – because leadership isn’t a

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🛑 Build a Culture Where Accountability Feels Safe,...

Leaders Pathway ·

2025/12/30

If the word accountability makes your team brace for impact, this episode is your leadership relief valve. Because accountability isn’t supposed to feel like punishment—it’s supposed to feel like support, clarity, and shared ownership.In Part 5 of our Accountability in Action series, we’re breaking down exactly how to create a workplace where accountability feels safe, strengthens trust, and becomes the engine that drives performance—not the monster people hide from. You’ll learn: The hidden

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🛑 The Accountability Conversation You're Avoiding

Leaders Pathway ·

2025/12/26

Episode 4 of Accountability in ActionIf you’ve ever quietly corrected a mistake, rewritten an email, or patched a problem your team should have handled… this episode is going to hit home (in the best way). Because here’s the truth most leaders never say out loud: 👉 Fixing the work doesn’t fix the pattern. And every time you step in, your team steps back. In this episode, Velma pulls back the curtain on the real reason accountability stalls—and why even the strongest, kindest leaders accidentally

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5:41

🎁 Day 12 — The Gift of Love: Transform Your...

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2025/12/25

We made it — Day 12!Today we unwrap the Gift of Love — the foundation of every strong leader, meaningful relationship, and purposeful life. Love — the ultimate leadership fuel. This episode will remind you that you’re worthy, you’re capable, and you’re here for a reason — and love is the force that carries you forward. Leading with care, empathy, and authenticity transforms your team and your world. Imagine the warmth of the Bahamian sun on your face and sharing that warmth with your team. That’s

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🎁 Day 11 — The Gift of Generosity: Small Acts, Big...

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2025/12/24

Today, we unwrap Generosity — not just giving things, but giving presence, encouragement, and compassion. It's about sharing time, wisdom, and encouragement to amplify results.You’ll hear why generosity makes leaders magnetic and why it always returns multiplied. Like tossing seashells across a Bahamian beach and watching ripples spread, your small actions create big impact. Stay connected: Join The Leader’s Lift Newsletter to get each day’s gift delivered straight to your inbox — plus weekly

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🎁 Day 10 — The Gift of Wonder: Reawakening Curiosity...

Leaders Pathway ·

2025/12/23

Today’s gift is Wonder — the curiosity, awe, and open-heartedness that makes life feel magical again. It's about seeing your world, team, and work with fresh eyes. In this episode, I’ll help you see your life, your work, and your future through a fresh, inspired lens. Picture snorkeling in clear Bahamian waters, discovering hidden treasures below the surface. Curiosity fuels growth and engagement in every area of leadership. Stay connected: Join The Leader’s Lift Newsletter to get each day’s gift

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🎁 Day 9 — The Gift of Forgiveness: Letting Go to Move...

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2025/12/22

Today we unwrap Forgiveness — the gift that frees you more than anyone else. Forgiveness — releasing mistakes, regrets, and frustration so your team and you can move forward. This episode will help you release the weight that’s been slowing you down and step into the new year with a lighter heart. Like tossing a driftwood log into the Bahamian surf, letting go is freeing and powerful. Lead without carrying unnecessary weight. Stay connected: Join The Leader’s Lift Newsletter to get each day’s gift

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🎁 Day 8 — The Gift of Patience: Lead with Calm, Not Rush

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2025/12/21

Today’s gift is Patience — the steady strength that helps you grow, wait, and trust your own timing. It's the ability to stay present, steady, and composed.In this episode, you’ll hear how patience shapes leaders and transforms outcomes (especially when everything feels urgent). Imagine watching the tide ebb and flow in the Bahamas, learning that timing is everything. That same patience translates into leadership that’s deliberate, clear, and empowering. Stay connected: Join The Leader’s Lift

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🎁 Day 7 — The Gift of Kindness: Quiet Strength That...

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2025/12/20

Today we unwrap Kindness — simple, powerful, and deeply transformative. It's the quiet strength that uplifts your team and leaves a ripple effect. Kindness doesn’t make you weak; it makes you unforgettable. You’ll hear how small actions can shift entire cultures — at home and at work. Picture a gentle Bahamian breeze brushing palms as you pause to recognize someone’s effort. That’s leadership that inspires, not pressures. Stay connected: Join The Leader’s Lift Newsletter to get each day’s gift

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🎁 Day 6 — The Gift of Gratitude: Recharge Your...

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2025/12/19

Today’s gift is Gratitude — the perspective-shifting, heart-opening practice that changes everything it touches. Gratitude — it's a recharge button for your heart and leadership. I’ll share a heartwarming island story that proves gratitude can soften the hardest moments and strengthen your leadership. Imagine sipping a tropical coconut water, feeling the sun, and letting a wave of thanks wash over you. Recognizing small wins and contributions transforms stress into motivation. Stay connected: Join

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🎁 Day 5 — The Gift of Faith: Walking Through the Unknown

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2025/12/18

Today we unwrap Faith — the gift that strengthens you when the path gets foggy and you can’t see what’s next. It's about trusting your instincts, your team, and the bigger picture. In this episode, I’ll share why faith is not just a feeling… it’s a decision to believe there is more for you. Picture walking barefoot on a quiet Bahamian shore, not knowing what’s around the bend, but trusting the tide and your own rhythm. That’s faith for your leadership journey. Stay connected: Join The Leader’s

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🎁 Day 4 — The Gift of Courage: Taking Bold Steps in...

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2025/12/17

Today’s gift is Courage — the kind that rises when you decide to stop shrinking and finally step forward. It's the lift that pushes you past fear and hesitation.I’ll share how courage works quietly behind the scenes and shows up loud when you need it the most. Like diving off a dock into warm Bahamian waters, courage gives you momentum and freedom. Today, we explore how to take bold steps without losing your center or your sense of joy. Stay connected: Join The Leader’s Lift Newsletter to get

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5:42

🎁 Day 3 — The Gift of Peace: Finding Calm When Your...

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2025/12/16

Today, we unwrap the Gift of Peace — the calm confidence that settles your mind like the ocean at low tide. If your world feels noisy, rushed, or heavy, let this episode help you breathe again and remember what it feels like to move through life from a grounded place. Leadership can be chaotic — tasks, expectations, and tough conversations swirl around like a storm. But peace? Peace is your anchor. Imagine the calm of a Bahamian lagoon, the water glassy and still, reminding you that grounded leaders

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🎁 Day 2 — The Gift of Joy: Reclaim Light and Laughter

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2025/12/15

Today’s episode is all about Joy — the kind that bubbles up, lifts your shoulders, and reminds you that life is meant to be lived, not just managed. It's the kind that sneaks in between meetings, deadlines, and emails and reminds you why you lead in the first place. In true island style, we’re talking about the joy that shows up in small moments, simple pleasures, and the places we least expect. Get ready to smile (and maybe laugh out loud). Imagine a gentle Bahamian breeze, the sun warming your

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🎁 Day 1 — The Gift of Hope: When You Need a Fresh Start

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2025/12/14

Welcome to Day 1 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days!Today, we unwrap hope — the spark that reminds us that no matter how messy the year gets, there’s always a fresh start waiting. It's your quiet spark that whispers, “You’re not finished yet.” In this episode, I’ll share a story from my Bahamian roots about how even the smallest glimmer of hope can lift you out of the deepest doubt and light the path toward what’s next. If you’ve been feeling stuck, tired, or unsure of your next step… this gift is your fresh

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🎁 12 Gifts for a Meaningful Life: A Holiday Teaser...

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2025/12/10

Welcome to Day 1 of 12 Gifts in 12 Days with Velma! 🎁 In this special holiday teaser, I’m sharing the first of 12 gifts designed to inspire, uplift, and guide you toward a more meaningful life. Each day, you’ll receive a short story, reflection, or insight to help you lead with heart, live with purpose, and embrace the possibilities of the season. Whether you’re listening at home, at work, or on the go, these gifts are meant to fill your heart and spark action toward your best self. Stay

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🛑 Why Your Team Isn’t Owning the Work

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2025/12/02

Ever feel like your team keeps dropping half-finished work at your feet… then staring at you like your dog does when it wants you to throw the slobbery toy again?If so, friend—you’re in the right episode. In Part 3 of our Accountability in Action series, we’re digging into the real reason your team won’t take ownership… and why it’s not because they’re lazy, uninterested, or incapable. In fact, most employees simply haven’t been taught how to own their work—and leaders are often unintentionally

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🛑 Stop Doing Their Work: Build Team Accountability

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2025/11/20

Are you secretly doing your team’s job? 👀If you’re drowning in late nights, fixing mistakes you didn’t make, and carrying the weight of everyone’s workload… this episode is your rescue rope — and guess what? You’re not the one grabbing it anymore. Today, we’re exposing the real reason accountability keeps slipping through your team’s fingers — and how your good intentions might be teaching them not to own their work. Ouch, right? You’ll learn: ✔ The #1 leadership habit that kills ownership ✔ How

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🛑 Stop Wasting Time: How to Set Expectations Your...

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2025/11/15

Ever feel like you spend more time chasing your team than actually leading them?You set deadlines, give instructions, follow up… and still end up doing the work yourself. Frustrating, right? In this episode of Leaders Pathway, we are kicking off the Accountability in Action series where I show you how to set expectations that actually get met—without nagging, micromanaging, or quietly picking up the pieces late at night. You’ll learn practical, actionable strategies to: Define “done” so your team

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🔑 From Boss to Leader: Be the Mirror

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2025/10/28

Your team is reflecting you—whether you realize it or not.Stressed, scattered, or short-tempered? They’ll mirror it. Calm, focused, and steady? They’ll mirror that too. In this final episode of the From Boss to Leader series, Velma Knowles shares heartfelt stories (with humor and honesty) about leaders who modeled confidence in crisis—and how you can use the “mirror effect” to shape culture, trust, and lasting influence. connect: www.velmaknowles.com

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🔑 From Boss to Leader: Walk in Their Shoes, Literally

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2025/10/21

When was the last time you actually did the job you ask your team to do?Reports and dashboards show numbers, but they’ll never show the real frustrations—or sparks of inspiration—your team experiences daily. In this episode of From Boss to Leader, Velma Knowles shares stories from Southwest Airlines’ Herb Kelleher and her own frontline experience to reveal why walking in your team’s shoes transforms trust, decisions, and influence. connect here: www.velmaknowles.com

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