Raymond E. Foster is a leadership author, educator, and civic leader whose work bridges real-world decision-making with timeless principles of character, accountability, and service. A former law-enforcement professional and longtime leadership instructor, Raymond is the author of nine books including The Temple Within and Chasing the Surge: Ten Thousand Rides into the American Night, and co-author of Leadership: Texas Hold 'em Style, a widely used leadership book that examines judgment, risk, and responsibility through lived experience rather than abstract theory. He currently serves in senior leadership roles across civic and nonprofit organizations, including Rotary, the Chamber of Commerce, and Freemasonry, where he is known for mentoring emerging leaders and building high-trust institutions. Whether writing, teaching, or leading in the community, Raymond focuses on one central question: how ordinary people make sound decisions under pressure—a theme he explores in Leadership: Texas Hold 'em Style, where poker and card playing become a practical metaphor for leadership in the real world. During this episode, we discuss the the topic of how the game of Texas Hold 'em relates to leadership. Inspired by his book "Leadership: Texas Hold 'em Style" we discuss the interconnectivity of the card game, to how we show up as leaders, and influence, support and empower our teams. For any questions, or if you're interested in being a guest, please email me at leadinquarters‪@gmail.com‬. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music I Use: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: FN4QHNK2YFLDJYIV Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

During this episode, we discuss the the topic of Purpose. We review what purpose is, and why it's so important for people to lead and live with purpose. From burnout, to fulfillment and a sense of self, igniting one's purpose is essential to a healthy culture, and Hanna gives us the tools to do just that. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music I use: https://www.bensound.com License code: VJ7NXZ0EMLNL2PWP Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

During this episode, we discuss the importance of supporting women leaders in the workplace. Whether it's through mentorship, or seeking your own success through the success of others, Angeline teaches us how we can go about leading, lifting and empowering women. More importantly, she discusses how small acts of empowerment can create ripple effects throughout the organization. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music I Use: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-f... License code: OBZDXBLWRYDEMYD5 Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

During this episode, we discuss Radhika's OHLA framework, and how KPIs and OKRs have worn out their welcome in the professional world. We discuss the importance of puzzle setting and puzzle solving, as opposed to goal setting. What sets this apart is the freedom and autonomy it gives the team, a different type of control for the leader and nothing but opportunity for the business. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music by https://www.bensound.com License code: EOVRL7UXCBA7CRO4 Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

During this episode, we discuss Simone's REAL Method, a confidence building framework that applies to both your personal and professional life. Inspired by her climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro, this REAL Method puts things into perspective to give you the clarity and confidence you need as a leader. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-f... License code: 4UTKLYBLJ9QMKT79 Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

During this episode, we discuss the importance of values based leadership. We explore our own values, and discuss how people can recognize what their own values are. We then dive into the ever so complicated situation of when your workplace's values don't match your own, what you can do, and what you should do to stay true to yourself. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: JLG6R4EBQ8ZK0NRU Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

During this episode, we discuss how to build a high trust culture, and what the make up of that culture is. Whether it's gaining the trust of others by controlling the toxic leader in the organization, or hearing everyone on both sides of the courtroom and doing what's best for the individual, and not the bottom dollar, the focus of the organization is to lay the foundation of trust. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music: Bensound License code: B4SLZJUHTGEMNNEM Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

During this episode, we discuss how to find your voice as a leader. So often we are new to our jobs, whether it's because we are right out of school, or we've decided to take our career in a different direction. While doing this, it's important to learn how to find your voice as a leader, full of authenticity, relationship building and clear communication. Aleksandra let's us in on the approaches we should keep in mind as we go through this journey. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music I Use: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-f... License code: 3PTGFFFE1HVNWE6D Artist: : Nick Petrov

We have enough issues today with others not believing in us, but we also don't do ourselves any favors when we have Self Limiting Beliefs. When we consantly question our ability, or allow ourselves to be the butt of a joke that is the expense of how others see our capability, we are limiting our own beliefs. We need to write a story with strong beliefs, beliefs in ourselfs and what we bring to the table. That's what today's episode is about. Cover Art: a.p.e.e.z.y Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: New Beginnings by Romanov_Studio https://tunetank.com/track/1209-new-beginnings/

During this episode, we talk about the importance of High Performance Cultures. These days we don't have the luxury to have lackluster organizations. People want a healthy culture they can be a part of, where they are invested in to perform at the highest level they can be. In this episode, we learn how to create high performance cultures, and the importance of doing so. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music by Bensound.com License code: AJCNL3BK7ADBTUVJ Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

During this episode, we talk about the importance of Leadership Development. In the world we live in today, people are thrown into leadership positions without a second thought. But are they ready? Have we done our part to ensure they are trained, qualified and their capability built before we let them go lead and coach others? Leadership Development is a critically important topic that we must be intentional about, and begin doing to support our culture. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music by Bensound License code: UMVEQR8OBO2O0UGM Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

During this episode, we talk about the Six Principles to Get Unstuck, and how to take back control of your life. Aron helps us understand that unintentionally, life gets away from us and we get stuck. We learn that it's important to trigger on the fact that we are stuck, and then do something about it. Using these Six Principles will help us take back control of our lives, get us unstuck, and bring us to a place of being happy and content with life, both professionally and personally. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music: bensound.com License code: 7VPB46DJGPLQFNDZ Artist: : Marcus P.

During this episode, we talk about the ever popular topic of work life balance. Payal brings an interesting approach to this topic that so many people strive to achieve. Is work life balance possible? Maybe not in the sense that we normally think of. Is it balance, integration or co-existence? Listen in to hear about the best approach to this topic, and how we can support ourselves, and our teams in this regard. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music by: bensound.com License code: KDFYFRJWZCK8EULR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

During this episode, we talk about The 5 Leadership Values, which are necessary to be effective leaders. We discuss each of the values, and how we can leverage them to support ourselves, and our teams in our professional life. We also compare ambition and fulfillment, which is something that many professionals struggle with trying to balance while they build their careers. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music by: https://www.bensound.com License code: JB6UORWWG6G0ODPW Artist: : Dollshade

During this episode, we talk about Unconscious Bias, something we all have, whether we realize it or not. We discuss the difference between unconscious and conscious bias, intent versus impact and how privilege can impact our bias. Take the time during this episode to think and reflect on where your biases lie, because we all have them, whether we realize it or not. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music I Use: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: GGFFNYHODG6EUMBW

In this episode David Price talks about the importance of Resliency in teams. It's so important that team members can push through the hard times in order to achieve amazing feats, and resiliency is at the heart of that push. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music I Use: Music by Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: 25HO7PKU15HFJNVH

During this episode, we talk about the importance of Organizational Learning Cultures. How we focus on learning as a collective as opposed to just the individual. We also look at how we create a continuous improvement cycle loop to ensure we are pivoting and improving the training and learning opportunities we offer our teams. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music by https://www.bensound.com/free-music-f... License code: MBEOPKV6PYZBUNJJ

During this episode, we talk about Dan's transformational growth process for executive teams, Executive Ownershift®. We discuss a change in thought process, where we focus on developing the team as a whole instead of individuals. Dan brings an interesting twist to leadership development, where we no longer just focus on the individual for their own leadership development and what they can bring to the team, but rather we focus on the leadership team and develop them as one. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music I Use: Music by: Bensound License code: MYYW2XKGRVA2ZEB0

During this episode, we talk about something that many people are facing on a daily basis in the professional world, and that's Burnout. We discuss what burnout is, what signs there are and how to recover from burnout, if at all possible. This is one to tune into for sure, because we either experience this, or know someone who does, on a daily basis. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music I Use: Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com License code: 2KVWAFFQMDBRXATW

During this episode, we talk about The 5 Leadership Blunders. These blunders can be made at any level of leadership, and normally have something to do with a person's ego. Tune in to see what pitfalls await if we find ourselves making the same blunders as we discuss, and find out how to avoid them. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music I Use: Royalty Free Music: https://www.bensound.com License code: UHGX9PRBDUKWREYV