Principles For Success

July 23, 2026

When Everything Changes: Leadership Lessons from Corporate America to Entrepreneurship

July 16, 2026

Promoting Managers Isn't the Same as Developing Leaders, with Montez Jones

<p>The workplace has changed.</p> <p><br /> Hybrid teams. AI. Multiple generations working side by side. Higher expectations. Lower trust.<br /> Yet many organizations are still trying to lead today's workforce with yesterday's leadership habits.<br /> In this episode, Chris Howell sits down with executive leadership coach Montez Jones, Founder and CEO of TEZ JONES Training Solutions, to discuss what effective leadership looks like in today's rapidly changing workplace.</p> <p><br /> Together they explore:</p> <p>Why great communication is still a leader's greatest advantage<br /> The costly mistake organizations make when they promote managers without developing leaders<br /> How personality differences influence team performance</p> <p><br /> What leaders must understand about today's workforce instead of comparing it to previous generations<br /> Why leadership is less about having all the answers and more about helping people succeed together</p> <p>Whether you lead a business, nonprofit, government agency, or team of any size, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how leadership must evolve to meet today's realities.</p> <p><br /> About Montez Jones</p> <p>Montez Jones is the Founder and CEO of TEZ JONES Training Solutions, where he helps organizations strengthen leadership, improve communication, and build healthier workplace cultures through practical leadership development and executive training.</p> <p><br /> Drawing on a 26-year career in the United States Air Force, Montez is a certified Maxwell Leadership Team coach and an authorized DISC, True Colors, and Emotional Intelligence consultant. He has worked with corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies to develop leaders who create lasting impact.</p> <p><br /> Learn more about Montez and TEZ JONES Training Solutions at tjts14.com.</p>

April 30, 2026

Creating with Purpose: Alexa Luckey on Identity, Calling, and Voice

Chris Howell interviews award-winning actress and musical artist Alexa Luckey about creating with purpose, exploring identity, calling, and the responsibility of using one's voice.