Empowerment Minutes

Why AI Alone is Not Enough with Dr. Maurine Kwende

This week’s episode of the Empowerment Minutes podcast is the final episode in the AI series. While we agree that AI is here to stay and has so many benefits, we can't totally rely on AI. This week's episode is about ethical considerations of AI, some disadvantages, and why combining AI with critical thinking skills is important.  “Technology alone is not enough” – Steve Jobs

4 Ways to Leverage for Personal Development with Dr. Maurine Kwende

This week’s episode of the Empowerment Minutes podcast AI series is focused on ways ANYONE can leverage AI for personal growth. In this week’s episode, I also discuss specific AI tools for personal development. “You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight. To reach your goals and fulfill your potential, become intentional about your personal growth. It will change your life.” – Jim Rohn.

7 AI Tools that Can Help Leaders Become More Effective at Work with Dr. Maurine Kwende

This week’s episode of the Empowerment Minutes podcast is the second episode of the AI series. This week's focus is specific AI tools that can help leaders become more effective at work and in life. This week’s episode also focuses on how the tools can be used depending on leaders' and managers' specific needs and challenges.

How Leaders and Managers Can Be More Effective in the Workplace Using AI with Dr. Maurine Kwende

Is there any leader or manager who is still cautious about using AI? You are not alone and may have valid reasons, but the good news is that AI is not going away. It's here to stay. What if there is evidence that using AI can help you be more effective at life and work? Would you reconsider and explore AI? In this week's episode, I share how, as a leader or manager, you can leverage AI to be more effective at Home and at work. “The real problem is not whether machines think but whether men do.”-B.F Skinner.

How to Transition from Accidental to Intentional Leadership with Dr. Maurine Kwende

Are you an accidental leader or manager? Are you facing challenges due to a lack of leadership experience or preparation? Do not fret. Accidental leadership is more common than you may think. In this week's episode, I discuss what accidental leadership looks like, the common challenges accidental leaders experience, and how to overcome them and transition from accidental to intentional leadership.

Set Yourself Up for Success with these Invaluable Laws of Leadership with Dr. Maurine Kwende

What do you do as a leader to ensure you and your team are set up for success? In this week's episode of the Empowerment Minute podcast, I share four laws of leadership that will set you and your team up for success. “The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.” — Harvey S. Firestone.

Lessons Learned From Hosting 100 Podcast Episodes with Dr. Maurine Kwende

Are you thinking of starting a podcast? Do you have a podcast and thinking of giving up? This week on the empowerment minutes podcast, I share lessons learned and the benefits of hosting a hundred podcast episodes in 2 years. Hopefully, these inspire you in some way to keep up your podcast or get started on your podcasting journey. Big shout out to all those who have been guest hosts on the show and all the listeners and fans. We did it. Congrats to us for the first 100 episodes.

Common Mistakes New Leaders and Managers Make and How to Fix Them with Dr. Maurine Kwende

Are you a new leader or a first-time manager? Are you striving for perfection and afraid of making mistakes? It's okay to make mistakes. Perfection really doesn’t exist. We all make mistakes, including leaders and managers with many years of experience. In this week's episode of the empowerment minutes podcast, I share common mistakes new leaders and managers make and how to fix them.I hope this episode inspires you to recognize and learn from them. “All leaders make mistakes. They are a part of life. Leaders recognize their errors, learn from them, and work to correct their faults.”-John Maxwell

How to Position Yourself for a Successful Second Half of the Year with Dr. Maurine Kwende

The end of the year's first half is upon us, and as we step into the second half of the year, it’s a great idea to take a moment to reflect and celebrate the wins and be intentional about the second half of this year. In this week's podcast, I share seven tips on setting yourself up for success and finishing the year strong, even if things didn’t go as planned or you had some setbacks in the first quarter. You can still do it if you take action. Success is also “how high you bounce when you hit bottom.”-George Patton.

How to Cultivate the Valuable Leader Within You with Velma Knowles

As a leader, what are your values, and what are your strengths? Do you live those through your organization? Do you have the qualities of a valuable leader? Are you a valuable leader? Would your team describe you as a valuable leader? Would you like to become a valuable leader? In this week's episode, our special guest and valuable leadership expert, Velma Knowles and I answer all these questions. Velma Knowles shares about valuable leadership and how to cultivate valuable leadership through a proven framework in 7 steps. She also shares a free resource to help uncover your leadership blindspots.