Are you busy, or are you truly focused? In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit, host Mike Phillips sits down with internationally recognized speaker, trainer, and author Jones Loflin, who has spent more than 32 years helping leaders and organizations cut through overload and distractions.

Jones shares why you can’t actually manage time but you can manage choices — and how aligning daily actions with meaningful outcomes transforms both work and life. He introduces six powerful “permissions” from his latest book Focused As A Bee, co-authored with his daughter Sydney, that empower leaders to prioritize, plan, recharge, and stay consistent.

You’ll also discover:

• Why planning your day is a leadership superpower

• How to prune back tasks to grow forward

• The difference between being “busy” and being effective

• Practical steps to make meetings worth the time

• Why consistency builds trust and focus in every team

From organizations like Toyota and FedEx to his bestselling books Juggling Elephants and Always Growing, Jones’ storytelling and practical tools will give you actionable ways to lead with clarity and purpose.

🎧 Tune in now and learn how to stop juggling elephants and start focusing on what matters most.

Contact Information:

Jones Loflin

Email: Jones@JonesLoflin.com

LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/JonesLoflin

Web: JonesLoflin.com

Mike Phillips

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠mike@TheLeadshipToolkit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin.com/in/LeadTheTeam⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: ⁠⁠@LeadershipTLT⁠

YouTube: ⁠YouTube.com/@MikePhillips

Credits:

Hosted by Mike Phillips

Produced by The Leadership Toolkit Team

Guest: Jones Loflin, leadership expert, speaker, and beekeeper extraordinaire.

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In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit, host Mike Phillips sits down with Kute Blackson — transformational teacher, global speaker, and best-selling author of You.Are.The.One. and The Magic of Surrender.

Kute shares his extraordinary journey from being ordained as a minister at 14 to walking away from expectation and following the deeper calling of his soul. Known as “The Mindfulness Guru Billionaires Go To For Advice” by Inc. magazine, Kute unpacks how true leadership requires surrender, authenticity, and service.

You’ll discover:

• Why listening to your inner guidance matters more than outside approval

• How to recognize “soul tests” as preparation, not punishment

• The difference between forcing outcomes and flowing with divine timing

• Why service and inner freedom are the foundations of real leadership

If you’re ready to lead with authenticity, courage, and a deeper sense of purpose, this episode will shift the way you think about leadership and life.

You can check out these two websites for some free gifts from Kute:

• 8LevelsOfGratitude.com
• ManifestationMasterClassOnline.com

🎧 Tune in now to hear Kute’s powerful insights and practical wisdom.

Contact Information:

Kute Blackson

Instagram: Instagram.com/KuteBlackson

Web: KuteBlackson.com

Mike Phillips

Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠mike@TheLeadshipToolkit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin.com/in/LeadTheTeam⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: ⁠⁠@LeadershipTLT⁠

YouTube: ⁠YouTube.com/@MikePhillips

Credits:

Hosted by Mike Phillips

Produced by The Leadership Toolkit Team

Guest: Kute Blackson, "Mindfulness Guru to Billionaires" and transformational leader and speaker.

Watch more episodes of the Leadership Toolkit at https://spotify.TheLeadershipToolkit.com

If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a 5-star review!

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* Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are solely those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, producers, or any affiliated parties. The host and production team make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed by guests on the show. Listener discretion is advised.

*** Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links listed go to my websites and some are affiliate links that may generate me a sales commission if you make a purchase.

In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit, host Mike Phillips sits down with Karl Pister, founder and president of The Coaching Group Inc., to unpack more than three decades of leadership wisdom.

Karl brings a powerful blend of experience—two master’s degrees in behavioral sciences, 10 years in a Fortune 100 company, and 30+ years as an entrepreneur and leadership coach. His work has impacted leaders across industries by focusing on emotional intelligence, authentic connection, and conflict leadership.

In this conversation, you’ll discover:

• Why being early sets the tone for great leadership

• How caring, listening, and integrity are the foundation of trust

• Practical steps to resolve conflict without “playing the principal”

• Why even the best leaders need coaches and mentors

• How to model the leadership values you want your team to embody

If you’re looking to grow as a leader who inspires trust, resolves challenges, and leads with purpose, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Contact Information:

Karl Pister

Website: https://www.coachinggroupinc.com/

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/KarlPister

Mike Phillips

Email: mike@TheLeadshipToolkit.com

LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/LeadTheTeam

Twitter: @LeadershipTLT

YouTube: YouTube.com/@MikePhillips

Credits:

Hosted by Mike Phillips

Produced by The Leadership Toolkit Team

Guest: Karl Pister

Watch more episodes of The Leadership Toolkit at https://spotify.TheLeadershipToolkit.com

If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a 5-star review!
Make sure you share this as a resource with friends and colleagues.

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this show are solely those of the guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, producers, or any affiliated parties. The host and production team make no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed by guests on the show. Listener discretion is advised.

Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links listed go to my websites and some are affiliate links that may generate me a sales commission if you make a purchase.