Episodes

March 27, 2024

The Power of Data in Business Strategy

Let’s dive deep into the realm of data and its critical role in shaping business strategy. Understand that your data is essential, whether you're an entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader. From gathering insights to driv…
March 20, 2024

Mission First. People Always.

Let’s delve into the concept of "Mission first. People always." There’s something significant about prioritizing the mission of a business or organization while valuing the individuals involved in achieving that mission. Tod…
March 13, 2024

The Power of Intentional Collaboration in Leadership

In this episode of The Rutledge Perspective, the focus is on collaboration in leadership, particularly within the context of women business owners. Collaboration, although a powerful tool, can sometimes be misunderstood, esp…
March 6, 2024

Stop, Start, and Continue!

Do you feel like it’s time to make a change in your business or revamp some things? Whether you own a business or are building a career, it may be time to instill the “start, stop, continue,” process. This process allows you…
Feb. 28, 2024

Avoid the Silver Bullet and Just Do the Work!

Okay…I know that we all want to see a quick turnaround and desire fast solutions but it’s a climb to build a business. We can’t focus on the silver bullet, the quick fix, or the easy bucks. You have to put in the work, there…
Feb. 21, 2024

Managing Expectations for Yourself and Others

Let’s talk about managing expectations. Whether you are building a business or a career, you need to be very clear about the expectations you set with others. More importantly, you need to have clear expectations for yoursel…
Feb. 14, 2024

We Are All Under Construction

Let’s grab our hard hats, lace up our boots, and put on our PPE because we’re about to do some construction on this week’s episode of the Rutledge Perspective. When I say construction, I’m not talking about buildings or home…
Feb. 7, 2024

Being Nonnegotiable Doesn't Mean Being a Pushover

Previously on the Rutledge Perspective Podcast, we talked about being nonnegotiable and how this is the year of truly being committed to our goals and our peace. While that’s true, and it’s very important to protect your pea…
Jan. 31, 2024

It's Not Rejection, It's Redirection!

We’ve reached 200 Episodes!!! Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to listen, share, comment, or leave a review on the podcast. There is no podcast without your contributions and I’m truly thankful for each o…
Jan. 10, 2024

It's Time to Be Nonnegotiable with Our Goals!

Alright y’all, this is the year that we are going to be nonnegotiable! No more plan B’s. We have gotten to a point where our nest egg has turned into a safety net. Be clear, I’m not asking you to crash out or do anything cra…
Jan. 3, 2024

How Are You Setting Yourself Up for 2024?

Happy New Year! It’s officially 2024 y’all, we made it. I’m here to tell you that if we set ourselves up properly, we will leave no space for this year to be anything less than incredible! This year, you have to make an asse…
Dec. 20, 2023

This is Your Time!

This is your time if you choose it to be. It’s your time if you are willing to take the step to do something different and if you are willing to choose the things that are going to move you toward the thing you say you want …
Dec. 13, 2023

Moving from Desperate to Deliberate in 2024

It’s that time of year when we as business owners start looking over things and begin to worry about what’s coming next. Do I have enough clients? Am I going to be able to pay my bills? Am I going to be able to pay off my bu…
Dec. 6, 2023

You Deserve the Desires of Your Heart

Let’s talk about desires. Specifically, the desires that we have for our business, career, and teams. We tend to convince ourselves that we don’t deserve the desires of our heart and as a result we negate them. I’m here to t…
Nov. 29, 2023

How You Talk About Yourself Matters

Do people actually know your story? It’s important that your team members, clients, and/or colleagues know about the things you’ve gone through and how you’ve gotten to where you are. When share your story and allow other pe…
Nov. 22, 2023

Resetting, Reframing, and Renewing

We’ve reached the end of the year, and this time can be challenging for many of us for various reasons. It's important for you to really think about how you’re going to reset. Also, in that resetting, what do you need to ref…
Nov. 15, 2023

Learning to Pick Your Battles as a Leader

Today, let’s talk about picking your battles. I’m here to tell you that you do not have to show up to every fight that you’re invited to. As Leaders, we must recognize that someone is always watching, and how we choose to en…
Nov. 8, 2023

Gaining Clarity and Managing Expectations

Let’s talk about clarity. To be an effective leader, you must be able to be clear about the expectations that you have of people. It’s also important that you’re clear with yourself and manage your own expectations. Clarity …
Nov. 1, 2023

Linking Your Priorities with Your Vision

Prioritization is about a continuous evaluation of what you’re doing and a continuous vision of where you’re going. Prioritization is about ensuring that things that you put first on the list are actually aligned with the vi…
Oct. 26, 2023

Leadership is Hard!

Being a leader is not for the faint of heart. It’s easier to take the path of least resistance. It’s easier to tolerate bad behavior than it is to address it. However, great leaders are less concerned with their own discomfo…
Oct. 19, 2023

Why Leaders Must Be Intentional About Supporting Themselves If They’re to Adequately Support Others

For those of you who need it, I am hereby giving you permission to put you first. But…here’s the thing, you don’t need my permission. You need to know that you are important enough to you that taking those small steps that r…
Oct. 12, 2023

Are Your Actions Aligned with Who You Are and What You Want for Your Business?

If you listened to the podcast last week, you know that we talked about taking action and why sitting still and doing nothing is not an option for leaders who truly want to make an impact. Well, this week we’re going to take…
Oct. 5, 2023

It's Time to Take Action!

This week in the Rutledge Perspective Podcast, we’re going to be talking about taking action. There’s a great quote somewhere that says, “Don’t be mad at the results that you didn’t get, for the work that you didn’t do!” As …
Sept. 28, 2023

Why Entrepreneurs Need to Have a Deep Understanding of Their Mission Featuring LaGina R Harris

Today on the Rutledge Perspective, I am joined by LaGina R Harris. LaGina is a Social Impact Entrepreneur and the Founder of the US Space right here in Houston, Texas. LaGina is also the Co-Creator of the Melanin Minds Menta…