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Building Leadership Community

Building Leadership Community

著者： Coach Dora Mendez
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Are You Feeling Lonely at the Top? As leaders, we often find ourselves isolated, carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. The pressure to perform, make tough decisions, and always be “on” can be overwhelming. It can feel like there’s no one to turn to, no one who truly understands the challenges we face. But what if we told you it doesn't have to be this way? Introducing the Building Leadership Community podcast, hosted by Coach Dora Mendez. Coach Dora understands the unique struggles leaders face. She knows that, while it might feel like you're alone, you’re not. That's why she's created a space for leaders to connect, learn, and grow together. Authenticity is your superpower. On this podcast, you’ll discover the power of vulnerability and authenticity. You’ll learn how to embrace your true self and build genuine connections with others. You’ll be inspired to step into your leadership potential and create a positive impact on your team and your community. Get ready to be inspired. The Building Leadership Community podcast is your go-to resource for practical insights, inspiring stories from our guests, and actionable steps to advance your inclusive leadership journey.© 2026 Building Leadership Community マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 個人的成功 出世 就職活動 経済学 自己啓発
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  • Don’t Wait for Permission: How Top Performers Stay Human and Keep Climbing

    Don’t Wait for Permission: How Top Performers Stay Human and Keep Climbing
    2026/06/26

    Championships are rarely won by talent alone—they require communication, trust, and shared vision. In this encore archive episode from Season 2, Coach Dora Mendez revisits an essential conversation with Angela R. Lewis, former pro basketball player, coach, author, and Head of Operations at Speaker Hub. This episode unpacks what it truly means to navigate professional transitions, manage cross-border teams, and combat the isolation that often accompanies senior leadership roles.

    This episode is specifically curated for professionals of color, community leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs who are looking to strengthen their executive presence without sacrificing their well-being, losing their authenticity, or waiting for systemic permission to take up space.

    Key Themes

    • Sports as a Leadership Sandbox: Moving from the basketball court to international business ops by trusting your ability to practice and learn.
    • Imperfect Action: Embracing professional challenges when you only have a portion of the skill set fully figured out.
    • Redefining Community: Overcoming isolation in fully remote or highly specialized corporate roles by leaning into local and organizational service.
    • Everyday Influence: Recognizing that the most crucial person you lead every single day is yourself.

    Timestamps

    • 00:00 - Welcome & The DNA of Winning Teams
    • 03:09 - Behind the Mission of Coach Dora LLC
    • 07:01 - Angela’s Journey: From Basketball Court to Global Operations
    • 10:21 - Career Advice: Rocket Ships, Risks, and Sheryl Sandberg
    • 11:54 - Moving with Imperfect Action
    • 13:24 - Redefining Community as an Act of Service
    • 17:28 - How Service Looks Different for Everyone
    • 19:14 - Leadership is Self-Influence, Not a Title
    • 20:35 - Where to Connect with Angela R. Lewis
    • 21:45 - Coach Dora’s Final Reflections & Closing Resources

    Ready to dive into a community built on growth and psychological safety? Follow the show on your preferred streaming platform, leave us a review, and share this episode with a peer who needs these insights today. Explore our accessible coaching frameworks at CoachDoraMendez.com.

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    24 分
  • World Cup Teams Prove This About Resilience

    World Cup Teams Prove This About Resilience
    2026/06/19
    Leadership Lessons from the FIFA World Cup | Hope, Teamwork, Resilience & Human ConnectionWelcome back to the Building Leadership Community Podcast. I'm your host, Coach Dora Mendez.This is Part Two of our special World Cup-inspired series exploring how global events bring people together across cultures, generations, and communities.In this episode, we reconnect with two returning Building Leadership Community guests, Dr. Lori Marie Huertas and Anisha Jennings, to reflect on leadership, teamwork, resilience, and what it means to stay grounded through both success and adversity.Drawing inspiration from the FIFA World Cup, these conversations remind us that leadership extends far beyond titles and accomplishments. Whether you're leading a team, supporting your family, serving your community, or navigating your own growth journey, authentic leadership often begins with empathy, perseverance, and human connection.Dr. Lori Marie Huertas shares reflections on hope, diversity, and authentic leadership, including her recent experience attending the soft opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Her perspective reminds us that some of the most powerful leadership lessons emerge when people from different backgrounds come together with a shared sense of purpose and possibility.Anisha Jennings offers insights on resilience, leadership under pressure, and the role failure plays in growth. Drawing from the world of sports and her experience following the Indian Premier League (IPL), she reminds us that setbacks are not the end of the journey. Growth often comes from our willingness to learn, adapt, and keep moving forward.If you missed Part One of this World Cup series, be sure to listen to that episode as well, featuring perspectives from members of our community including our children, Rocio Mendez, fight and intimacy director for theater, and Zenaida Mendez, author, activist, and public speaker.Whether you're developing your leadership skills, building community, or looking for inspiration rooted in real-life experience, this episode offers practical lessons that can be applied both personally and professionally.Key Takeaways⚽ The Power of ConnectionDr. Lori Marie Huertas reflects on hope, empathy, diversity, and authentic leadership while sharing her experience visiting the Obama Presidential Center.⚽ Leadership Through HumanityLeadership is not only about influence. It is also about how we show up for others through empathy, kindness, and authentic connection.⚽ Redefining FailureAnisha Jennings explores why setbacks are part of growth and why quitting can become a greater obstacle than failure itself.⚽ Leading Under PressureBoth guests discuss the importance of staying grounded, leading by example, and supporting others during moments of challenge and uncertainty.⚽ Resilience and PerseveranceWhether in sports, business, or life, resilience is built through consistency, recovery, and the willingness to keep showing up.Episode Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & World Cup Inspiration01:13 – Reconnecting with Past Building Leadership Community Guests04:13 – Launching Your Voice: Entrepreneur's Podcast Blueprint05:52 – Dr. Lori Marie Huertas on Hope, Leadership & Human Connection07:44 – Diversity, Belonging & the Power of Coming Together10:01 – Authentic Leadership, Empathy & Shared Humanity11:09 – Reflections from the Obama Presidential Center15:24 – Anisha Jennings on Leadership, Teamwork & Pressure17:41 – What Failure Teaches Us About Growth19:26 – Why Quitting Is the Real Failure21:20 – Cricket, the Indian Premier League & Resilience22:28 – Final Reflections & ClosingGuests FeaturedDr. Lori Marie HuertasLeadership educator and returning Building Leadership Community guest sharing insights on hope, empathy, authentic leadership, and human connection.Anisha JenningsEntrepreneur, podcast host, and returning Building Leadership Community guest sharing perspectives on resilience, teamwork, pressure, and personal growth.Resources & Organizations MentionedObama Presidential Centerhttps://www.obamafoundation.org/the-centerObama Foundationhttps://www.obama.orgFIFA World Cuphttps://www.fifa.comIndian Premier League (IPL)https://www.iplt20.comAccessible Podcasting ResourcesInterested in starting your own podcast?Entrepreneur's Podcast BlueprintOur step-by-step course designed to help entrepreneurs and leaders launch their podcast with clarity and confidence. https://bit.ly/4uGjX13Podcast Consulting with Dylan K. RogersNeed hands-on support with editing, production, strategy, or podcast growth? Schedule a consultation with Building Leadership Community producer Dylan K. Rogers. https://bit.ly/4fOK6GnAbout Building Leadership CommunityBuilding Leadership Community exists to enrich People, Culture, Wellness, and Joy.Season 3 serves as a leadership growth hub for professionals of color and allies seeking career advancement, executive presence, meaningful community, and sustainable ...
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    23 分
  • Passing the Ball: What the World Cup Teaches Us About Teamwork

    Passing the Ball: What the World Cup Teaches Us About Teamwork
    2026/06/12

    When the biggest sporting event on Earth comes to our backyard, it cracks open new perspectives on how we connect and lead. In this special episode of the Building Leadership Community Podcast, Coach Dora Mendez gathers her family to explore the beautiful, complicated diversity of the World Cup. Featuring a heartfelt interview between her children , practical advice on collaboration and self-care from fight and intimacy director Rocio Mendez , and wisdom on team synergy from author Zenaida Mendez, this episode proves that true leadership is always a shared effort.

    Who This Is For For professionals, community builders, and small business owners who want to lead with inclusivity, celebrate diverse strengths, and remember that it doesn't have to be lonely at the top.

    Key Themes

    • Embracing the magnificent diversity of global cultures as a framework for inclusive leadership.
    • Understanding how different lived experiences and physical instincts heighten a collaborative team.
    • Recognizing that personal self-care is a non-negotiable requirement for showing up for others.
    • Fostering intergenerational respect and listening to the voices of children.

    TIMESTAMPS

    • 00:00 - The World Cup Comes to New York & New Jersey
    • 03:55 - Naomi and Mateo's Soccer Interview
    • 06:39 - Transform Your Leadership Coaching Course
    • 09:56 - Rocio Mendez on Physicality, Collaboration, and Self-Care
    • 18:08 - Black Swan Musical and Oregon Shakespeare Festival Updates
    • 20:53 - Zenaida Mendez on Team Synergy and the Diaspora
    • 24:20 - National Dominican Women's Caucus & Diversity

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    🎥 Watch on YouTube @CoachDoraM.

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    28 分
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