Frame of Reference - Profiles in Leadership
"Frame of Reference - Profiles in Leadership" and "Frame of Reference - Coming together" are conversational style shows with local, national, and global experts about issues that affect all of us in some way. I’m, at heart, a “theatre person”. I was drawn to theatre in Junior High School and studied it long enough to get a Master of Fine Arts in Stage Direction. It’s the one thing that I’m REALLY passionate about it because as Shakespeare noted, “all the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players”. Think about the universality of that line for just a moment. Think about the types of “theatre” that play out around us every day in today’s world. The dramatic, the comedic, the absurd, the existential, the gorilla theatre (it’s a thing, look it up) that is pumped into our Smart Phones, TV’s, Radios, and PC’s every minute of every day.
Think about the tremendous forces that “play” upon us - trying to first discover, then channel, feed, nurture, and finally harvest our will power and biases in order to move forward the agendas of leaders we will likely never meet. Think of all these forces (behind the scenes of course) and how they use the basic tools of theatre to work their “magic” on the course of humanity. Emotionally charged content matched to carefully measured and controlled presentations.
With that in mind (and to hopefully counter the more insidious agendas), I bring you the Frame of Reference "Family" of podcasts, where the voices of our local and global leadership can share their passion for why and how they are leaders in their community and in many cases, the world. Real players with real roles in a world of real problems. No special effects, no hidden agenda, just the facts and anecdotes that make a leader.
And at the risk of sounding trite, I sincerely thank my wife Ann and my two children Elisabeth and Josiah for continually teaching me what leadership SHOULD look like.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 170
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Money Reimagined: Emmanuel Daniel's Take on Future Finance
Healing Our Nation: Unveiling White Supremacy and Underlining Unity
It's time to challenge the status quo and expose the realities that are eroding the core of our society. The horrifying sequel of events in Jacksonville, Florida, serves as a chilling r…
Challenging Invisible Double Standards and Their Impact on Our Culture
Ever questioned how invisible double standards within our culture could be affecting you? Brace yourself for a riveting conversation that exposes those subtle, yet powerful norms that o…
A Fresh Perspective on the Relationship Between Sex, Religion, and Culture
Do you ever ponder the societal and cultural impacts of sex and sexuality? In this week's episode Rauel and Antowan tumble down that rabbit-hole together. They confront various beliefs…
Rewriting the Narrative: Confronting Racism’s Damaging Distortions
It's high time we pulled back the veil on the darkened narrative of racism and its impact on people of color. Today's episode is a deep-dive into how history has been manipulated, and t…
Exploring the Stock Market with a Self-Made Trader
What if you could master the stock market from the comfort of your dorm room? Get ready to acquire life-changing insights from Anmol Singh, a seasoned trading expert whose journey began…
Exploring the Future of Theater in the Digital Age with Jack Canfora
Could the world of theater evolve in this digital age? Ponder this as award-winning American playwright Jack Canfora and I discuss the future of theater in a Netflix-dominated era. With…
Unraveling the History and Relevance of Black Lives Matter
Ever wondered how the phrase 'Black Lives Matter' came to be one of the most potent rallying cries of the 21st century? This week Antowan and I dove into the convoluted labyrinth of rac…
Challenging The Status Quo: Crime, Immigration, and Ethical Dilemmas
Are you ready to challenge your perspectives and biases? We promise you a journey of self-exploration as we dissect the differences in how crime is perceived among Black and white commu…
Commanding Your Personal Brand: A Conversation with Jeremy Ryan Slate on Self-Esteem, Morality, and Success
What does it take to command your personal brand and navigate the complex world of self-esteem, morality, and success? In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Jeremy Ryan Slate, foun…
Revolutionizing the Water Industry: A Conversation with Riggs Eckelberry
Can we truly revolutionize the water industry? Join us for a captivating discussion with Riggs Eckelberry, a nationally renowned entrepreneur with a mission to transform the way we mana…
Lady Justice's Blindfold: Uncovering Bias in the Court System
How can we approach difficult conversations about police and social issues with a desire for resolution? Join Antowan and I as we discuss the importance of humility in these discussions…
The Quest for a Fairer World: Uncovering Injustice and Empowering Change
What if we told you that understanding the truth and facts surrounding race relations, inequality, and justice could help us create a more equitable world? Antowan joins me in this eye-…
Emmanuel Daniel: Transforming the Way We Think About Banking and Individualism
There have been many priceless moments during the years that I have been doing this podcast. I have talked with so many amazing people and learned so much from their journeys, and stud…
Police . . . It takes work to make it work
So, there's an obvious problem when the people that lay their lives on the line to protect us, (and that we depend upon for that security) have image, procedural, and behavioral issues …
What's that You're Wearing - and why
This week after we started out meandering around the topic of how to manipulate the masses with numbers and the irresponsible use of statistics (one of MY favorite topics). Then, event…
From Seal to Serenity: Chris Maher
It's not every day that you get to talk with someone that has been a Navy Seal. I've watched documentaries and mainstream movies that depict Seals and they are some of the most highly …
Coming Together: Ep10 - Call your Mom!
In honor of Mother's Day, Antowan and I decided to just talk about moms. We share memories of them and how they impacted our lives (both our moms are gone now). More importantly we tal…
The Rush of Racing: Andre Lafond
Andre Lafond is a 20 year old Haitian-American Racing Driver currently competing in the U.K. He is the first Haitian American to win a Formula Ford series race in the U.K. As a child he…
Coming Together: Ep9- Poverty Isn't About Money
Is it just me, or does it strike anyone else how brutal and honestly shameful it is for us to look down on the poor. Many of us go to our preconceived biases like "why don't they work …