Welcome to Lead with Legacy™, the official podcast of IOL Global, where we explore leadership that outlives titles and trends through conversations rooted in integrity, conviction, and purpose.

In this episode, Amanda C. Chambers (CEO, IOL Global) and Sloane Lott (Director of Operations, IOL Global) sit down for a podcast interview with Chase McDowell, an Arkansas native who is running for Congress. Chase shares how growing up in Arkansas shaped his view of responsibility, how faith anchors leadership through hardship, and what legacy means when your work impacts families and communities.

We talk about:

- How growing up in Arkansas shaped his view of service and community

- Why faith isn’t about perfection (and what sanctification looks like in real life)

- Leadership lessons from hardship, loss, and “trial by fire” seasons

- The kind of legacy he hopes to leave, at home, in public life, and beyond

Lead with Legacy™ explores leadership that outlives titles and trends, through conversations centered on integrity, conviction, and purpose.

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Learn more about Chase McDowell: McDowellForArkansas.com

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Lead with Legacy™, the official podcast of IOL Global (Institute for Organizational Leadership), explores leadership that outlives titles and trends—rooted in integrity, conviction, and purpose.

In this episode, Amanda C. Chambers is joined by two special guests:

Dr. A. Brian Leander — author, practical theologian, professor at Berkeley School of Theology, and strategic partner with IOL Global

Dr. Jim Chambers — founder of IOL Global and lifelong leadership educator

Together, they share the story of how their relationship began, including a near-fatal accident that delayed their first connection, and how that partnership became a decades-long thread of mentoring, consulting, and calling.

They also discuss:

Why IOL Global was reopened as a legacy company

The heart behind “Serve God, Serve People”

Why cultural intelligence is a leadership responsibility in the church

What inspired Dr. Leander’s book Diversity-Oriented Churches

How reconciliation shapes leadership in diverse communities

Lessons from early church growth and organizational challenges

Leadership at the “confluence” moments when change is disruptive

Legacy as connection across dividing lines and generations

📘 Book + course resources

Diversity-Oriented Churches: A Comprehensive Guide to Leading Ministries of Reconciliation - https://www.amazon.com/Diversity-Oriented-Churches-Comprehensive-Ministries-Reconciliation/dp/B0DK4JHVNL

Learn more about A. Brian Leander, P.h.D: https://www.abrianleander.com/

🔗 Learn more about IOL Global: iolglobal.com

If this conversation helped you, please like, subscribe, and share this episode with a leader who is navigating change with conviction.

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🎙️ Lead with Legacy™, IOL Global’s flagship podcast, features thoughtful conversations with leaders who are shaping culture, stewarding influence, and building legacies that matter.

Whether you are a business leader, nonprofit professional, entrepreneur, coach, or emerging leader, this channel exists to equip, inspire, and challenge you to lead well and leave things better than you found them.

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What does it take to lead mission-critical projects, inspire teams, and navigate uncertainty with confidence?

In this episode of the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast, Amanda Chambers sits down with Jeremiah Hammon, PMP, co-founder of Project Revolution, to discuss leadership, project management, emotional intelligence, and the personal journey behind becoming a transformational leader.

Jeremiah shares insights from his experience leading high-stakes projects across industries such as aerospace, defense, and nuclear energy. Together, they explore the leadership mindset required to guide teams through complexity, uncertainty, and change.

This conversation covers:

• The real role of project managers in modern organizations
• Why leadership—not just technical skill—is the true advantage
• How emotional intelligence shapes executive presence
• The importance of addressing conflict rather than avoiding it
• How great leaders stretch their teams without breaking them
• The future of project management and the Global Project Management Collective
• Jeremiah’s work with Project Revolution and helping leaders develop high-performance teams
• The power of music, creativity, and personal passions outside of work

Jeremiah also shares lessons from influential leaders in his career and discusses how leaders can create clarity and certainty for teams in an uncertain world.

This episode is a powerful conversation about leadership, growth, and the impact leaders can have when they invest in people.

Learn more about Jeremiah Hammon and Project Revolution:

Project Revolution
https://www.projectrevolutionllc.com/

Connect with Jeremiah on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiahrhammonjr/

Learn more about IOL Global and the Lead with Legacy™ Podcast
https://www.iolglobal.com

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Lead with Legacy is the official podcast of IOL Global, where we explore leadership that outlives titles and trends.

Through conversations with faith-based and marketplace leaders, we discuss integrity, conviction, courage, and purpose — the kind of leadership that leaves a lasting legacy.

In this episode, host Amanda C. Chambers is joined by Tanya Boyd, Director of Creative Collaboration for Project Success Academy.

Tanya shares her journey from disaster recovery after Hurricane Katrina to leadership roles across government, healthcare, marketing, and technology. Drawing from her experience with PMI, global speaking, and creative leadership, she unpacks what people truly need when there is no clear playbook.

In this conversation, we explore:

Why confidence and having a champion can change the trajectory of a career

How leaders regain footing during uncertainty and overwhelm

The role of communication preferences in modern leadership

Why fear, burnout, and rapid change impact teams more than we admit

How creativity, storytelling, and humanity belong in project leadership

What it means to empower people through education rather than entitlement

This episode is for leaders navigating complexity, change, and ambiguity — and for anyone who wants to lead with courage, clarity, and purpose.

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Connect with Tanya Boyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-boyd-pmp-project-personality/

Learn more about Project Success Academy: www.projectsuccessacademy.com

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In this episode of Lead with Legacy™, Amanda C. Chambers and Sloane Lott sit down with Mike Fesko, a PMP® and PURE Project Manager, to explore the leadership lessons that come from decades of experience in the U.S. Air Force, aerospace, and IT project management.

Mike shares how his career evolved from engineering into project management, the leadership principles he learned in the military, and why successful project managers focus on people—not just processes.

Throughout the conversation, Mike discusses servant leadership, communication, mentorship, and how strong leaders build trust inside teams.

He also shares insights from his newsletter “Being a Project Manager”, where he mentors aspiring project managers and helps professionals navigate the real-world challenges of leadership.

If you're interested in project management, leadership development, or transitioning from military service into the corporate world, this conversation offers practical wisdom and inspiration.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Transitioning from military service to project management
• Why project management is ultimately about people
• The importance of communication and trust in leadership
• Servant leadership in real-world organizations
• What traditional project management training often misses
• Mentorship and helping the next generation of PMs
• Lessons learned from a diverse career in aviation, radio, technology, and leadership

Connect with Mike Fesko

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

https://www.youtube.com/@Being-a-Project-Manager

Newsletter:
Being a Project Manager
https://being-a-project-manager.beehiiv.com/

Learn more about IOL Global

🌐 https://iolglobal.com

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The Lead with Legacy™ Podcast is finally here!

In our very first episode, Michael Stinnett joins host Amanda C. Chambers for a powerful conversation on leadership, personal flourishing, and what it truly means to leave a lasting impact on the people we lead.

This episode explores why many people struggle to articulate their value and how leaders can help others recognize their skills, grow with confidence, and find joy in their work. Michael introduces the 5E Leadership Model, reframing evaluation as a collaborative and empowering process rather than a punitive one.

Together, they discuss:

🔹Why flourishing is a deeply personal journey

🔹How great leaders help others recognize their value

🔹What it really means to empower people

🔹Why evaluation should build trust, not fear

🔹The role of joy, self-love, and truth in leadership

🔹Why living with purpose matters more than finding a single purpose

🔹How leadership is ultimately about making others’ lives better

This conversation sets the foundation for what Lead with Legacy™ is all about: leadership rooted in purpose, service, integrity, and impact that outlives titles.

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Learn more at www.iolglobal.com

Connect with Michael Stinnett - https://www.linkedin.com/in/theunstuckcoach/

Learn more about Flight Forty Careers - www.flightforty.com

Connect with Amanda C. Chambers - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandacchambers/

00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Legacy
01:37 Defining Flourishing in Leadership
03:13 The Challenge of Recognizing Personal Value
07:37 Empowering Others to Flourish
10:38 The 5E Leadership Model
12:33 The Importance of Evaluation in Leadership
14:44 Finding Joy in Work
17:03 Leading Oneself to Lead Others
20:36 The Balance of Self-Love and Loving Others
24:55 Telling the Truth About One’s Work
29:31 Living with Purpose vs. Finding Purpose
33:43 The Role of Purpose in Daily Life
39:38 The Impact of Leadership on Others
40:39 Legacy and Lasting Impact

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Welcome back to Lead with Legacy, the official podcast of IOL Global, where we explore leadership that outlives titles and trends—through conversations with faith-based and marketplace leaders rooted in integrity, conviction, and purpose.

In this episode, Amanda C. Chambers is joined by Bryan Norris (Batesville, Arkansas)—a retired U.S. Army senior leader turned Fortune 500 project manager—who shares what it really takes to transition well, lead with humility, and build a life anchored in faith and family.

You’ll hear Bryan’s perspective on:

Why owning mistakes builds trust faster than any “perfect” leadership image

How to get comfortable being uncomfortable—and why failure can be a gift

What veterans bring into the civilian workforce (and what to leave behind)

Why honest feedback (even from kids!) keeps leaders grounded in reality

How faith shapes decision-making and what success really means

The leader he admires most (hint: Epictetus) and why legacy starts in the mirror

Bryann also shares that he’s running for Arkansas Secretary of State and invites Arkansans to learn more and ask real questions—because leadership should be earned.

Learn more about Bryan Norris and his campaign for Arkansas Secretary of State:
https://www.bryannorris.org/

For more information, visit www.iolglobal.com.

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What does principled leadership look like from the bench?

In this powerful episode of Lead with Legacy™, Amanda C. Chambers (CEO of IOL Global) and Sloane Lott sit down with Batesville attorney and circuit judge candidate Kimberly Edington for a deeply personal and faith-centered conversation about justice, accountability, restoration, and community impact.

Kimberly shares:

• Her journey from growing up in Batesville to practicing law locally
• Why mental health courts and treatment programs matter
• How compassion and accountability work together in the courtroom
• The role of faith in leadership and decision-making
• What legacy truly means in public service
  
  

This conversation goes beyond politics. It’s about character. It’s about courage. It’s about serving people at their lowest moments with dignity and truth.

🎙️ Lead with Legacy™ explores leadership that outlives titles and trends — grounded in faith, integrity, and purpose.

🔗 Learn more about Kimberly's campaign for Circuit Court Judge: https://www.edington4judge.com/

🔗 Learn more about Kimberly's Law Firm: https://edingtonlaw.net/

🔗 Learn more about IOL Global: https://www.iolglobal.com

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