Take a listen to The Work Podcast as I discuss Joyous Leadership with Robert Ferriell. Click HERE:
The Work Podcast
Joyous Leadership – Year in Review
Enjoy a highlight reel of a few events that happened this year. We’re only getting started – more fun to come in 2023!
Blackburn College: Speaking on Joyous Leadership
In the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to speak on Joyous Leadership at Blackburn College. The first occasion was the Cross County team and staff with my friend and coach, Al Sturgeon. They were celebrating the end of the season with a party and a walk down memory lane. It was my job to entertain but yet motivate the team for even greater things as they go through life.
The second occasion, a couple of weeks later, was to speak at a Leadership Conference hosted by Blackburn and SLIAC (St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference). This was a great conference that had speakers and interactive sessions to learn about leadership and leadership styles.
I always love my time with the students and faculty at Blackburn. It is a college, in my opinion, that is a jewel of the mid-west. Their model is everything is student led. Their motto is Learn, Work, Earn. You can graduate with little to no debt. What I like most about Blackburn is they are growing and producing leaders!
Illinois Women In Leadership – Sept. 22, 2022
On September 22, 2022 I was honored to share Joyous Leadership with the Illinois Women in Leadership. They had a record attendance of 380 plus members attend for their annual conference. The part I love the most is the Q&A session after I speak. I have learned and continue to learn from these strong women in Illinois. Thanks for allowing me to join in!
Language of Leadership Podcast
I recently did an interview with Coach Mike on a YouTube podcast to a group of students and young leaders in China/Asia about Joyous Leadership. Listen in for a fun interview.
Joyous Leadership Interview
Listen to an interview that I did with my publisher on Joyous Leadership. I think it will answer a lot of your questions about book writing and why I chose to write a book.
JohnMarkWatson_Interview2022.mp4 from W. Brand Publishng on Vimeo.
A Little Coffee – A Little Joy
Listen in as I talk about coffee and Joyous Leadership. Click on the link to Listen>
I Might Have Overbooked!
An author friend told me to be careful and choose my bookings wisely. When he said that I sort of chuckled and thought, “I’m a new author. No one has heard of me. That won’t be a problem.” I have a deep-rooted history of learning things the hard way (read my book if you don’t believe it). Due to my inability to say “no”, I am pretty well booked for the remainder of 2022. I’m not saying there won’t be exceptions but they would need to be something with little to no travel, otherwise let’s look to 2023.
I must remember; I have a real job. Being an author and speaker are fun but for now I need to pay the bills! Check out my calendar here >
I’m Turning 3 April 18th
Joyous Leadership turns 3 months old on Monday, April 18th. In some ways it seems like yesterday and in some ways it seems forever ago. The doors it has opened for conversation, growth, and healing have been amazing. I look forward to spending 2022 delving into Joy and Leadership with more amazing people.
If you’ve read the book, what were your favorite stories?
Joyous Running – Blackburn College Style
Last week I had the good fortune of spending time with the captains of Blackburn College’ Cross Country team. My lifelong friend Al Sturgeon, VP for Diverse and Equitable Student Life, and now cross country coach did an eight week leadership series as part of their training as captains. We completed their series on our campus at BUNN talking about Joyous Leadership. It was fun to hear their stories of what drew them into leadership. Read more on their training here:> Blackburn Leadership CC