About Phillip Bogolub:

Phillip Bogolub is the originator of The Mindfully Immersive Communication System of "AJANOI"(Ahjha-noy). As a one-man powerhouse with an engineering degree and an MBA, Phillip has developed a unique mindful imaging technique that empowers individuals to find answers within themselves. Ideal for companies invested in their people's well-being, Phillip incorporates music, sound, singing, and colored spectrums of light into his unique training, providing a holistic approach to corporate wellness. Delivering mindfully immersive employee engagement to create the change-maker leaders and millions of employees worldwide are looking for.

In this episode, Kevin and Phillip Bogolub discuss:

• The gift of not having everything in life and leadership
• Gratitude for simple necessities over material excess
• Scarcity as a catalyst for creativity and innovation
• Using imagination, faith, and vision to move through uncertainty
• Surrounding yourself with supportive people and collaborative mentors

Key Takeaways:

• Not having everything can be a gift. Scarcity forces us to look at what we already have and discover how much we can create from limited resources.
• Gratitude for simple things changes how we lead. Noticing basics—health, shelter, relationships—shifts focus from constant comparison to grounded contentment.
• Constraints are catalysts for creativity. When money, tools, or support are limited, leaders are pushed to innovate, adapt, and see new possibilities.
• Vision and faith sustain you when the path is unclear. Imagination, prayer, and inner conviction help leaders keep moving even when plans fall apart.
• The right people make the journey possible. Surrounding yourself with encouraging, values-aligned partners and mentors helps you persist when progress feels slow.

"Surround yourself with positive people. Surround yourself with the supportive people… Seek out the people that you need, and it's all going to be working out for you." – Phillip Bogolub

Connect with Phillip Bogolub:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bogolubrecords

Website: https://www.lightpipe.media/

Connect with Kevin Neal:

Website: https://drkdneal.com

Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C47RZDSS

https://www.amazon.com/Guided-Greatness-Mentorship-Developing-professionals-ebook/dp/B0FGBH1VNS

Email: coachkd63@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkd63

About Bradley Barrick:

Dr. Bradley Barrick is the seventh president of Montcalm Community College, where he leads with a commitment to access, excellence, and community impact. But his leadership doesn’t stop at the campus gates. He also serves as an Army National Guard officer, bringing a disciplined, mission-driven mindset shaped by service to something bigger than himself.

In addition to that, Dr. Barrick wears another critical hat as the Executive Director of Communications and Executive Director of Government and Military Relations—operating at the intersection of influence, advocacy, and alignment. Whether he’s shaping institutional voice, strengthening partnerships, or navigating complex systems, his work reflects a deep understanding that leadership is about trust, clarity, and responsibility.

In this episode, Kevin and Bradley Barrick discuss:

• Championing culture as a core leadership responsibility
• Translating military leadership principles into civilian institutions
• Breaking down silos through shared equity leadership
• Keeping students at the center of organizational decisions
• Leading with service, humility, and long-term vision

Key Takeaways:

• Culture does not change through words alone. Leaders shape culture by modeling behaviors, building trust, and consistently reinforcing values through everyday decisions rather than mission statements or slogans.
• Leadership becomes more effective when power is shared intentionally. Inviting diverse voices into decision-making strengthens accountability, reduces silos, and creates a sense of ownership across teams and departments.
• Student-centered leadership requires constant realignment. When organizations lose sight of why they exist, blame and fragmentation grow, but returning to mission helps teams move forward together.
• The most meaningful leadership impact often happens quietly. Investing in people, mentoring future leaders, and opening doors for others creates transformation that outlasts titles, rankings, and short-term wins.

"Part of my success is talent development, and so I'm really investing in my team, and really there's that next generation of leaders." – Bradley Barrick

Connect with Bradley Barrick:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleybarrick/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.bradleyjbarrick/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montcalmccpresident/

Connect with Kevin Neal:

Website: https://drkdneal.com

Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C47RZDSS

https://www.amazon.com/Guided-Greatness-Mentorship-Developing-professionals-ebook/dp/B0FGBH1VNS

Email: coachkd63@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkd63

About Lisa Burgess:

Lisa Burgess is the Dean of STEM at Bucks County Community College with over 25 years of experience in STEM pedagogy, curriculum development, program assessment, faculty development, student success initiatives, and strategic leadership. Previously, she served in multiple roles at Broward College, including professor of biological and physical sciences and Coordinator of Faculty Development at the Greene Center for International Education, supporting faculty at 14 international centers. She later became Assistant Director for the Center for Teaching & Learning at Boston University, where she worked with faculty on evidence-based teaching, SoTL, and integrating AI into instruction. An accomplished lecturer, Burgess has presented on generative AI, academic integrity in online science courses, and co-authored Everyday Biology: #WhatsThePoint (2018). A first-generation community college graduate, she holds an A.S. from Broward College, a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Florida Atlantic University, an M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Florida, and an M.S. in Biotechnology and Molecular and Cell Biology from Johns Hopkins University.

In this episode, Kevin and Lisa Burgess discuss:

• Leading through active listening and kindness
• Nonlinear paths into leadership
• Supporting today’s students in a high-pressure world
• Helping students discover rather than dictating their paths
• Practical wisdom for life and career growth

Key Takeaways:

• Listening is a core leadership superpower. Stepping out from behind the desk, removing distractions, and reflecting back what you hear builds trust and helps people feel genuinely heard.
• Nonlinear paths still lead to meaningful leadership. Lisa’s journey—from dropping out of high school to becoming a Dean of STEM—shows that setbacks and detours can become the very experiences that prepare you to lead.
• Education works best when it’s expansive, not transactional. Students benefit when colleges expose them to multiple disciplines, support exploration, and connect them with resources like career and internship services.
• Kindness and curiosity reduce the gap between students and institutions. Approaching students and colleagues with empathy, open dialogue, and an assumption of good intent helps navigate generational differences and systemic pressures.

"I just really believe sometimes we get a little caught up in what we think it should be, and we don't really give people an opportunity to do what it is they want to do." – Lisa Burgess

Connect with Lisa Burgess:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-burgess-0b4816b

Connect with Kevin Neal:

Website: https://drkdneal.com

Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C47RZDSS

https://www.amazon.com/Guided-Greatness-Mentorship-Developing-professionals-ebook/dp/B0FGBH1VNS

Email: coachkd63@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkd63