The Braswell Group

03/22/2026

🤔Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what leadership really is. It’s not about titles—it’s about the IMPACT we have on others. Here are four guiding principles I live by:

1. Your team’s success is your success 🤝. A USMC Captain once told me the ribbons on his chest were earned by the Marines he led. I’ve always strived to ensure my team’s success first.

2. Lead by listening—your team’s voices matter 👂. I’ve found the best ideas often come from those closest to the work. Listening deeply builds trust and unlocks solutions. The 3 L’s of Leadership® apply here: listening with the intent to hear, learning from the conversation, and leaning into the solution.

3. Lift others up first — empowerment is the foundation of leadership. I’ve seen time and time again that when you focus on elevating your team, they achieve extraordinary things. It’s the ultimate measure of leadership.

4. Stay humble and curious—learning never stops💡. Staying humble and curious is a cornerstone of the four pillars of servant leadership. Every day, I remind myself I don’t have all the answers. The more I learn from others, the more I grow—and that growth never stops.

At the end of the day, leadership is about impact and heart. I’m committed to walking this journey every day. I hope you’ll join me—because together, we lead with purpose.

03/05/2026

03/05/2026

Season IV begins with a powerful leadership question: What do you do when the plan changes?
In this opening episode of Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast – Leadership in Real Time, host Allie Braswell explores one of the most defining moments in leadership — when the strategy that once made perfect sense suddenly no longer fits the reality of the moment.
Through the leadership lessons of Kodak’s decline and a personal story from his leadership experience at Disney, Allie examines the signals teams look for during uncertainty, and the critical moves leaders must make to adapt and move forward.
Because leadership is not about defending the plan.
It’s about leading the adjustment.

02/24/2026

I’m honored to serve as a member panelist at CULTIVATE: The Ultimate Career Building Experience

📅 March 7, 2026 | 12PM–4PM | Tampa, FL

I’ll be speaking in the Trailblazers Workshop on Cultivating Strategic Relationships — a theme rooted in my book Engage. Invest. Grow! and the SHIPS Blueprint for Mastering Relationships:

Scholarship. Partnership. Sponsorship. Ownership.

Careers don’t grow by accident.

They grow through intentional relationships that open doors, create opportunity, and build legacy.

If you’re ready to elevate your career, join us.

🎟 Register here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cultivate-the-ultimate-career-building-experience

In the spirit of Scholarship, I also encourage you to explore Shirley’s Higher Learning Scholarship supporting higher education and entrepreneurship:

🎓 https://drshirleydavisfoundation.org/shirleys-higher-learning/

Let’s Motivate. Cultivate. Elevate. Celebrate.

01/28/2026

In the final episode of the Voices of Leadership season, Allie Braswell sits down with Lieutenant General Gwen Bingham, U.S. Army (Ret.), to explore “The Voice of Legacy.”
This episode examines how leaders build lasting impact through mentorship, stewardship, and intentional leadership long before the end of their careers. LTG Bingham shares reflections on developing others, leading through transition, and ensuring leadership influence lives on through people—not position.
A fitting close to the season, this conversation invites listeners to reflect on the legacy they are shaping through the way they lead today.

01/22/2026

This episode is different.

In Episode VI of Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast Voices of Leadership season, I’m sharing a personal reflection on “The Voice of Courage.” No guest — just an honest conversation about the moments that truly define leadership.

I talk about:
• Making hard decisions
• Owning outcomes
• Choosing conviction over comfort
• Leading with integrity when no one is applauding

🎧 The episode is live now.

If you’re navigating leadership challenges or simply reflecting on how you want to show up in this season of life, I hope this conversation meets you where you are.

Thanks for being on this journey with me.

01/22/2026

In Episode VI of Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast, host Allie Braswell delivers a powerful solo reflection on “The Voice of Courage.”
This episode explores the moments when leadership is tested quietly — through difficult decisions, personal accountability, and the courage to stand by values when comfort would be easier. Allie challenges listeners to reflect on where courage is being required of them and how those moments shape trust, culture, and legacy.
This is a reflective, timely episode for leaders navigating pressure, change, and responsibility — and a pivotal moment in the Voices of Leadership season.

01/20/2026

As a leader, are you motivating or manipulating your team?🤔

In the journey of high road leadership, acknowledging our humanness isn’t just about self-awareness. It’s about ensuring we genuinely inspire rather than control. Doing the right thing means leading with integrity and encouraging growth out of genuine care.

While working on a new workshop based on John C. Maxwell’s book High Road Leadership, I am reminded that the most meaningful leadership moments occur when everyone on the team feels truly valued and understood. A leader's vulnerability and display of humanness are essential.

That’s the high road we aim to walk together.⭐️

I’d love to hear your thoughts: How do you ensure you’re leading with authenticity and motivating rather than manipulating?

Drop your insights in the comments—let’s learn from each other!

01/14/2026

In Episode V of Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast, Allie Braswell explores “The Voice of Collaboration” with Judith Smelser, President & General Manager of Central Florida Public Media.
This conversation examines what it takes to lead collaboratively in environments where trust, credibility, and alignment are essential. Judith shares insights on building trust across teams, embracing diverse perspectives, and creating cultures where collaboration strengthens both people and purpose.
If you’re a leader looking to move beyond surface-level teamwork and build meaningful collaboration, this episode offers real-world perspective and practical wisdom.

12/03/2025

Episode IV: “The Voice of Innovation” – Featuring GEN (Ret) Gary M. Brito
In this episode of Voices of Leadership, host Allie L. Braswell Jr. sits down with GEN (Ret) Gary M. Brito for a powerful conversation on what it truly means to lead through transformation. Drawing from a distinguished career of service and command, GEN Brito shares how he has approached innovation not just as modernization, but as a people-first commitment to soldiers, families, and the future of the force.
Together, they unpack how leaders navigate change with clarity, courage, and compassion—balancing readiness and reform, while developing future-ready leaders at every level. GEN Brito offers candid reflections, practical leadership insights, and wisdom that reaches far beyond the military.
If you’re leading in times of change—or preparing to—this episode will challenge, inspire, and equip you to lead with intention.
Real conversations. Real leaders. Real talk.Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast – Voices of Leadership Series

11/26/2025

Episode III: The Voice of Service
Guest: Reginald B. McGill, Constituent Service Director, City of Orlando
Host: Allie L. Braswell Jr.
Series: Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast – Voices of Leadership Service is the heart of leadership.
In this inspiring episode, Reginald B. McGill joins Allie to explore what it truly means to lead with compassion, commitment, and purpose. From decades of public service to shaping constituent experiences in one of America’s most dynamic cities, McGill shares powerful lessons on empathy, integrity, and people-first leadership.
What You’ll Learn:

Why service is the foundation of great leadership - How compassion strengthens relationships and communities
Practical ways to lead with humility and purpose
How to stay grounded while serving diverse stakeholders
The role of character in sustaining long-term impact

Guest Bio:
Reginald B. McGill is a lifelong public servant and former Senior Advisor to Mayor Buddy Dyer. Known for his deep commitment to people and community impact, he has become a trusted voice in service-driven leadership across Central Florida.