Why I’m Doing a 360—and Why It Might Matter for You Too
E57 • Sep 7, 2025 • 9 minsOrvin Kimbrough introduces the episode by sharing his insights on leadership. He emphasizes the transformative value of radical feedback, drawing from personal experiences with 360-degree feedback processes. Orvin offers a unique perspective on integrating faith with leadership, illustrating how spiritual beliefs can influence leadership styles. He delves into the nuances of feedback, categorizing it into gems and jabs, and discusses how both can contribute to personal growth. The episode encourages leaders to reflect on their practices through targeted questions and actions for self-improvement. Orvin concludes with a call to action, encouraging listeners to engage with additional resources and subscribe for continued growth insights.
When Leadership Masks Insecurity: A Reflection on Power, Influence, and the Cost of Pretending
E56 • Aug 31, 2025 • 12 minsOrvin Kimbrough delves into the essence of authenticity and servanthood in leadership, emphasizing the empowering admission of "I don't know." He examines the balance of performance and purpose, cautioning against the trap of certainty. The discussion extends to trust and collective wisdom, highlighting the dangers of exclusivity. Orvin addresses control and strategy, advocating for realigning competition towards mutual goals. He explores workplace politics, advocating for collaboration and stewardship. The episode summarizes transformative leadership traits, underscoring purpose-driven leadership. Closing with insights and a call to action, Orvin encourages listeners to implement these principles in their leadership journeys.
When Staying Feels Right but Growth Says Go
E55 • Aug 24, 2025 • 11 minsOrvin Kimbrough opens the episode by exploring the tension between comfort and growth, sharing a personal story and mentor advice that underscores the importance of seeking environments conducive to growth. He identifies five signs that indicate a growth environment and emphasizes the need for self-reflection in recognizing these signs. Orvin draws inspiration from biblical teachings to illustrate the application of a growth mindset in daily life. The episode includes a challenge designed to engage the audience in actively pursuing growth opportunities. Orvin concludes with closing thoughts, encouraging listeners to subscribe for more insights and personal development content.
From Loss to Purpose: What August Taught Me About Craft, Career, and Calling
E54 • Aug 20, 2025 • 9 minsOrvin Kimbrough begins the episode by discussing the transformative journey from experiencing loss to finding purpose and resilience. He highlights the joy found in small victories and the importance of continuously sharpening one's craft. Orvin explores the significance of making intentional career moves and embracing unexpected opportunities. He emphasizes the value of trusting in a higher plan and the necessity of personal and professional growth. The episode concludes with a call to action, encouraging listeners to apply these insights in their own lives, followed by closing remarks.
The Spirit of Partnership: Why Pressure Doesn’t Open the Right Doors
E53 • Aug 17, 2025 • 11 minsOrvin Kimbrough welcomes listeners to the episode, setting the tone for an insightful discussion on leadership. He explores handling pressure, building trust, and maintaining the right spirit as essential components of effective leadership. Orvin delves into the significance of visionary conversations and the value of partnerships. He contrasts pressure with passion, encouraging leaders to evaluate their approaches critically. Persistence, timing, bandwidth, and dealing with rejection are examined as key factors in leadership journeys. He emphasizes the role of humility and respect, urging listeners to persist with humility. Orvin wraps up with closing thoughts and a reminder to subscribe for more insights.
Leadership That Breathes Life: Why How You Lead Matters More Than What You Achieve
E52 • Aug 10, 2025 • 11 minsOrvin Kimbrough opens the episode by addressing key leadership essentials such as grieving, compassion, and stewardship, emphasizing their importance in effective leadership. He explores the role of cultivating a healthy culture and the impact of words on shaping team dynamics. Orvin discusses leadership inconsistencies and the dangers of favoritism, urging leaders to be mindful of these pitfalls. The conversation shifts to expanding influence and contrasting leadership styles driven by fear versus faith. Orvin shares his top three leadership lessons and reflects on the significance of engaging in difficult conversations. The episode concludes with closing remarks, a call to action, and an invitation to share the insights with others.
Leadership Isn't About Doing Everything, It's About Knowing Yourself
E51 • Aug 3, 2025 • 11 minsOrvin Kimbrough begins the episode by emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and feedback in leadership development. He discusses the necessity of protecting one's energy and focus while building robust support systems to enhance leadership effectiveness. Orvin explores how clarity can significantly impact team performance and the need for leadership realignment to achieve better results. The episode includes a weekly challenge aimed at encouraging listeners to apply these insights in their own lives. Orvin concludes with closing remarks, expressing gratitude to the audience and providing additional resources for further exploration.
The Cumulative Power of Micro-Decisions
E50 • Jul 27, 2025 • 11 minsOrvin Kimbrough opens the episode by discussing the significant impact of micro decisions and how they contribute to building patterns in our lives. He emphasizes the role of personal habits and underscores the importance of health in shaping our daily experiences. The conversation shifts to the power of habits, mindset, and living intentionally, highlighting their collective influence on personal growth. Orvin explores aligning actions with purpose and taking concrete steps towards transformation. The episode closes with Orvin's remarks encouraging listeners to reflect on their habits and mindset, and a call to action to pursue intentional and purpose-driven living.
Incentives Are Everywhere—But Do We Really Understand Them?
E49 • Jul 20, 2025 • 13 minsOrvin Kimbrough introduces The Next Move Podcast, setting the stage for a deep dive into the role of incentives in leadership. He explores how effective incentives can drive success, using banking and other industries as real-world examples. Orvin discusses the importance of rebuilding and aligning systems to better leverage incentives for positive outcomes. He delves into personal drivers such as impact, integrity, and purpose, highlighting their significance in leadership. The episode concludes with final reflections and a call to action, encouraging listeners to consider how incentives can be strategically applied to enhance leadership and influence.
A Mandate for Health : Cutting Through the Noise in America’s Healthcare System
E48 • Jul 13, 2025 • 16 minsOrvin Kimbrough delves into the complexities of the health care system, exploring its intersections and inherent confusion. He discusses the need for clear missions and defining the true purpose of health care. Orvin proposes a dual mandate for health care, emphasizing both economic impact and personal cost stories. He highlights the rights of the poor amidst the system's complexities and argues for purpose-driven health care reform. The episode concludes with Orvin's final thoughts, encouraging ongoing conversations about health care, and a call to action for listeners to engage in these discussions for meaningful change.
Focus on One Outcome – Let Everything Else Support It
E47 • Jul 6, 2025 • 14 minsOrvin Kimbrough focuses on the theme of clarity, particularly within the nonprofit sector. He discusses the challenges and conviction necessary to navigate this field, drawing on scriptural guidance to emphasize the importance of maintaining focus. Orvin defines bold outcomes and envisions their impact in the marketplace. He introduces systematic thinking and identifies leverage points for addressing poverty. Listeners are invited to concentrate on one primary goal to achieve impactful results. The episode concludes with a closing prayer and a call to action, encouraging commitment to these principles for meaningful change.
To What End? Why Clarity, Not Rhetoric, Moves Us Forward
E46 • Jun 29, 2025 • 13 minsOrvin Kimbrough shares his personal journey, prompting listeners to question, "To what end?" and advocating for progress through unity. He discusses how focus represents a form of courage and stresses the alignment of goals for community thriving. Orvin emphasizes the importance of strategic change across various sectors, encouraging listeners to undertake a practical challenge: conducting a mission inventory and embracing equity. The episode concludes with a call to action and Orvin's closing thoughts, urging listeners to commit to these principles for meaningful impact and community advancement.
Breaking the Invisible Barriers Holding St. Louis Back
E45 • Jun 22, 2025 • 13 minsOrvin Kimbrough explores the hidden barriers and costs of maintaining the status quo. He discusses belonging, boundaries, and leadership challenges, sharing personal experiences of resistance and exclusion. Orvin highlights the impact of invisible barriers and the importance of overcoming them. The episode addresses breaking the status quo and warns against playing small. Orvin urges listeners to take bold actions, build bridges, and celebrate visionary leadership. The episode concludes with an invitation to share and subscribe for more resources.
Juneteenth and the Covenant of Economic Liberation
E44 • Jun 18, 2025 • 14 minsOrvin Kimbrough delves into the significance of Juneteenth, providing historical context and exploring its multifaceted dimensions. He discusses themes of resilience, legacy work, and covenant living, emphasizing their relevance in today's society. The episode explores the intersection of Black liberation finance, community building, and the 10 commandments, highlighting their collective importance. Orvin reflects on the commandments, encouraging personal growth and development. He underscores the power of building networks for collective advancement. The episode concludes with a final challenge, closing prayer, and thoughtful conclusion, urging listeners to honor Juneteenth's legacy and embrace its lessons.
Father’s Day: The Joy and Ache of Being and Becoming
E43 • Jun 15, 2025 • 12 minsOrvin Kimbrough opens the episode with a personal reflection on Father's Day, sharing insights from his own experiences in fatherhood. He discusses the journey of meeting potential father figures and the crucial role they play in one's life. Orvin emphasizes the importance of honoring and recognizing the impact of fathers and mentors, illustrating their influence through personal anecdotes. He offers encouragement and reflection for fathers and mentors, highlighting their significance in shaping lives. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a call to action, urging listeners to appreciate and acknowledge the contributions of these pivotal figures.
When the Rules Betray the Truth
E42 • Jun 8, 2025 • 13 minsOrvin Kimbrough introduces the episode theme, focusing on ethical leadership and the guiding principles of Micah 6:8. He explores ethical dilemmas faced by leaders and the critical role of conscience in navigating difficult decisions. Through real-life examples, Orvin illustrates the challenges of balancing truth and adherence to rules within leadership contexts. He emphasizes the importance of aligning actions with just principles, encouraging leaders to prioritize ethical considerations. The episode concludes with closing thoughts and a call for listeners to embrace ethical leadership in their own journeys.
Do Only What Only You Can Do: Why Real Leaders Let Go
E41 • Jun 1, 2025 • 20 minsOrvin Kimbrough explores the importance of delegation in leadership, addressing the fear of letting go and personal challenges. He emphasizes the shift from doing to enabling and warns against the pitfalls of holding on too tightly. Sharing insights from his CEO transition, Orvin highlights the value of feedback and creating growth opportunities for others. He discusses leveraging systems for effective leadership without micromanagement, offering strategies for time and communication management. The episode also covers mentorship and lessons from historical leaders, concluding with a call to embrace trust and delegation.
When They See Your Flaws, Show Them Your Fight
E40 • May 28, 2025 • 11 minsOrvin Kimbrough begins by introducing the podcast's purpose, setting the stage for a discussion on embracing flaws and demonstrating resilience. He shares his personal journey from feelings of shame to taking ownership of his imperfections, highlighting the importance of growth through discomfort. Orvin delves into spiritual insights on accepting one's flaws and the perseverance required to move forward. He concludes with final thoughts, encouraging listeners to act boldly and embrace their unique journeys.
The Courage to Disrupt—and the Faith to Rise
E39 • May 25, 2025 • 13 minsOrvin Kimbrough introduces himself and shares insights from his background, setting the stage for an exploration of faith, leadership, personal growth, and the courage to disrupt. He discusses the necessity of disruption in leadership, drawing parallels with Jesus as a historical disruptor. Orvin offers personal reflections on growth, encouraging leaders to redefine traditional notions of leadership and success. He evaluates how organizations can grow by redefining success metrics. The episode includes thought-provoking leadership questions, encouragement, and a call to action for listeners to embrace disruption. Orvin wraps up with closing remarks and a reminder to subscribe.
If You Don’t Manage the Transition, You Inherit the Chaos
E38 • May 21, 2025 • 12 minsOrvin Kimbrough discusses leadership in high-growth environments, focusing on managing transitions and adapting. He highlights building human-centered teams, maintaining steadiness, and ensuring alignment during growth. Orvin emphasizes real-time feedback's role in shaping culture and explores leadership beyond tasks, including emotional and cultural management. The episode covers hiring lessons, transition management, effective recruiting, and system integration. Orvin concludes with a weekly challenge on transition management and shares thoughts on the importance of caring for people and culture.