Mays Leadership

10/09/2026

Most leadership struggles aren’t a skills gap—they’re an autopilot problem! 🧠⚡

Why do so many high achievers keep running into the same stress patterns and team friction? In my latest episode, we dive deep into what’s really driving our behavior under pressure: our internal operating system.

I share some personal stories—from my early years in Flint, Michigan, to a wake-up call stranded on the side of the road near Carmel, California with almost nothing left. It’s a candid look at choice, humility, and what happens when we stop pretending "I'm fine."

We cover:
👉 Why your biggest strength can turn into your kryptonite
👉 How birth order and past patterns shape how you lead under stress
👉 Why true leadership development is continuous sharpening, not a one-and-done fix
👉 How to lead yourself first so you can build a stronger, healthier team culture

Hit play below to watch the full episode! 👇

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzcmmRi5ZBs&list=PLqf546uEem0gx_ZRiexRXtZnnuieIucnD

📚 Go Deeper:
• Pick up my book, Lead Yourself First, on Amazon!
• Download the free Lead Yourself First Playbook at upgradeyourleadership.com
• Visit maysleadership.com to learn more about working together.

Drop a comment below and let me know: What is one leadership pattern you’re working to rewrite right now? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this with a fellow leader who’s ready to grow! 🚀

Most leadership struggles aren’t a skills gap, they’re an autopilot...

10/06/2026

What if the biggest thing holding you back is the way you think? Dr. Kevin Mays sits down with Mark Reynolds, confidence coach, executive coach, author, and Army veteran, to unpack the mindset shifts that help high performers move forward, build confidence, and achieve better results.

They explore Mark’s “What Would It Take?” framework, intentional vs. unintentional thinking, and why confidence comes down to clarity, competency, and character. They also discuss how childhood stories shape our thinking, birth order psychology, the 90-second rule for pushing through discomfort, and a surprising Army story about why a general wanted his staff complaining about parking.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaonffwSVEs

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GmLKR5WkNZpQmKN5uVu3W?si=62075acf80e64b70

📖 Get "Lead Yourself First" at www.amazon.com/Lead-Yourself-First-Achievers-Leadership/dp/1969888237/

09/30/2026

What if your biggest leadership challenge isn't skill—but thinking?

Dr. Kevin Mays challenges leaders to examine the thinking behind their decisions, reactions, and results.

His engaging presentations help leaders develop greater self-awareness, intentionality, clarity, and confidence—especially when leadership gets difficult.

Challenge your leaders to think differently. Book Dr. Mays.

09/28/2026

Pressure doesn't create leadership. It reveals it.

When production issues, customer demands, and workforce challenges collide, your leaders set the tone.

Mays Leadership helps Michigan executives and managers strengthen clarity, composure, communication, and decision-making when the stakes are high.

Build leaders who perform under pressure. Start here.

09/25/2026

Is your company growing—or just getting busier?

More orders, employees, and customers can create complexity instead of progress.

Mays Leadership helps Michigan manufacturers strengthen systems, clarify accountability, and develop leaders so growth becomes more organized, profitable, and sustainable.

Ready to scale smarter? Connect with Mays Leadership.

09/21/2026

Your leadership event should change Monday—not just inspire Friday.

Dr. Kevin Mays delivers interactive leadership experiences designed to change how people think, lead, and perform. Michigan manufacturing teams gain practical tools for stronger communication, clearer decisions, better alignment, and leadership they can immediately put into action.

Bring Dr. Kevin Mays to your next leadership event.

09/18/2026

Your best operator isn't automatically prepared to lead people.

Michigan manufacturers often promote high performers without giving them the tools to lead. Mays Leadership develops managers and supervisors who communicate clearly, create accountability, navigate conflict, delegate effectively, and build stronger teams.

Develop the leaders your operation needs next.

09/16/2026

Could your company run effectively without you for 30 days?

When every major decision comes back to the owner, growth has a ceiling. Mays Leadership helps Michigan manufacturers and suppliers build stronger systems, capable leaders, and greater accountability—reducing owner dependency while creating a business positioned to scale.

Build a business that works without you. Let's talk.

09/08/2026

Four guests. Four powerful reminders. One Leadership Upgrade.

Beginning October 5, join Dr. Kevin Mays every Monday at 7:00 PM Eastern on the Mays Leadership YouTube and Spotify channels for conversations that will transform how you lead at work, connect with the people you love, and navigate life.

Tanny Diep reminds us to create success without sacrificing alignment or fulfillment.

Mark Reynolds explores how clarity, competence, and character help us become the people our goals require.

Andrew Hurteau reveals how authenticity, vulnerability, and storytelling create genuine connection.

Mark Hildebrand reminds us to lead ourselves first, manage our emotions, and become the calmest heartbeat in the room.

Subscribe and follow as we upgrade the way we lead, work, love, and live.

08/28/2026

"Busy" and "inspired" are not the same thing.

Most executives aren't lacking skill — they're lacking clarity. Our 1-on-1 and group executive coaching helps leaders shift from reactive and busy to intentional and inspired, using self-awareness and emotional intelligence as the foundation for better decisions.

If you're leading a team but feel like you're just keeping up, this is where it starts.