Evan recaps the A.U.G. examination and investigation through the first 4 episodes while continuing to provide evidence and share experiences that support the need for true Institutional and Systemic changes. He utilizes this episode to begin the conversation transition to one of "Change Management" and the leadership principles, processes, techniques, standards and expectations in play, moving forward. It's his attempt to bring objectivity and discipline to an emotional subject - Change!

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S3 A.U.G EATLT04 - Repairing America

With the passing of Civil Rights icons, John Lewis and C.T. Vivian, in this episode, Evan pays homage and honor to their lives with the story of his own Civil Rights icon: The Story of Soul Man. It's a Black story, an American story, but most of all, a Human story.

S3 A.U.G Series EATLT03 - The Story of Soul Man

In this episode, Evan discusses his American experience and personal / family brand. But the real discussion centers on the brand that is "America", and the narrative that has empowered and driven the brand for centuries. He introduces some 'P' words beyond Privilege, but it's not that Painful. And, he leaves you with an interesting conversation challenge for your family dinner table, on an all new EAT Leadership Today."

S3 A.U.G series EATLT02 - Brand Building

Evan brings to you, "America Under Glass". Examining where we are as American nation, Democracy moving forward and heads of states.

S3 EATLT01 - America Under Glass

Evan comes back with Season 3, and changes things up just a little. In this episode, Evan breaks down current news with our government leaders.

S3 EATLT0 - What's going on?

In this 3rd part of Innovators and Entrepreneurs series, Evan brings back a leader you already know, but this time to talk about his experience as an entrepreneur. Cecil A Toulon, Jr. joins the show in this Season 2 episode to expand on his career journey and the life of the entrepreneur. You'll hear more on the impact and intersection of corporate America and the American entrepreneur. Cecil will also leave you with some critical lessons to learn and steps to take as you advance your own entrepreneurial endeavors, on an ALL New EAT Leadership Today.

S2 EATLT08 - Leaders I Know with Cecil A Toulon Jr.

In this episode, Evan takes listeners further on his journey as an entrepreneur - the passions that stoked the fire; the strategic thinking that moved the vision forward; and the tactical details required to bring a business to life. Evan uses the time to assess the development of his 2020 business strategy - now, almost 1 quarter through the new year - and share his ideas and plans for getting high performance results through the balance of this very challenging year, for the American people and American entrepreneurs. But, the upside - if there is one - is that now, more than ever, effective leadership is needed, and Evan continues to weigh in that space. Listen, on an All New Episode of EAT Leadership Today!

S2 EATLT07 - Entrepreneurship

In this episode, Evan talks about his transition from corporate executive and leader to entrepreneur and small business owner; it definitely was not as smooth as transition as he hoped for, but like most things, there was an eventual happy transition because he is nowhere near the ending. Listen in as he introduces you to both the Innovator and Entrepreneur, inside of him...They are often two different people, but always with the same goal - growing the brand and building the business. All this, and more, on an All New EAT Leadership Today!"

S2 EATLT6 - Innovators and Entrepreneurs Pt 1

In this episode, the last of the 5 part Sales Leaders Series, Evan continues to share his journey as a developing sales leader as well as his journey as husband and father - living holistically as a leader is critical to everyone involved in the journey. You will get a glimpse into field versus home office sales leadership, and learn the importance of influencing as a skill. And finally, Evan provides a summary of the Sales Leader 5 part series as he makes the transition to the 5 part Innovators and Entrepreneurs series, beginning next week, on EAT Leadership Today.

S2 EATLT05 - Leadership Balance

In this 4th part of the 5 part Sales Leader Series, Evan discusses the great opportunities and challenges presented when attempting to develop a team of 'Sales Monsters' and what it takes to build that team; you may be surprised that his emphasis is on build and team, and not sales. As he and the family make the move to the DMV - after a short 30 months in the capitol city of Raleigh, NC - and Evan assumes his first 'Big Chair' as Division Manager of the DC Division, he discusses the necessity in raising your individual leader game as the stakes, responsibilities, decisions, and consequences grow with the size of your chair. How powerful you can make your team, and how quickly you can do it, will determine your trajectory as the promotion funnel gets tighter. Listen in on this and more on an ALL New episode of EAT Leadership Today.

S2 EATLT4 - Monster Sales

In this episode, Evan continues his Sales Leader Series with a discussion on Hunting vs Closing, and if the coffee really is just for Closers? Also, he shares more of his professional and personal leadership journey as he and the family get firmly entrenched in the Raleigh / NC culture and Evan digs into learning how to lead as a new manager. The Raleigh experience only confirms Evan's realization that he has joined a powerhouse company with a real learning culture; a culture built to develop long term leaders. This, and more, on an ALL NEW EAT Leadership Today.

S2 EATL3 - Hunting vs Closing

In this episode, Evan presents the case of Product Sales vs Service Sales, and how he arrived at the right place for himself, and why. The essence of the 4P marketing mix and the introduction of the 5th P - kind of like the 5th Beatle - and it's implication and importance to both product and service selling. Evan pulls the curtain further back on his climb up the ladder and how he got to the first rung - Entry Level Management. Tune in on an ALL NEW Episode of EAT Leadership Today

S2 EATLT2 -Product Sales vs Service Sales

 In this episode, Evan begins the first of his 5 Part Sales Leader Series with a walk down memory lane and the story of his early sales career – How did he end up in sales? What about sales aligned with his style, approach, and skills? The training and development that drove his interest, and ultimately fueled his sales passion; Why he made a career course change and the consequences of that decision, on an all NEW episode of EAT Leadership Today. 

S2 EATLT1 - So, you want to be in Sales?

In this episode, Evan revisits and recaps Season 1 leadership learning with a look back through the Leader Lens – a new tool that brings all Primary Leadership Principles and Supporting Programs/Apps together under one Lens of View. In addition to the introduction of the Leader Lens, Evan provides a glimpse into Season 2 episodes, beginning with the 5 Part Sales Leaders Series that starts on Wednesday, February 5th. From the Sales series, Evan moves to his 5 Part Innovators & Entrepreneurs series; 3 Part Human Resources management series; and he closes Season 2 for all of the Operations/Engineers, with a 2 Part series…maybe he’ll break out his Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Look for EATL Today on Facebook, LinkedIn, and other Social Media platforms.

S2 EATLT0 - Leadership Learning Recap

n this, the final episode of season 1 of EATL Today, Evan closes out the year with Real Power; a LIK interview with Floyd Cook – Career Corporate Executive, Entrepreneur and Business Owner, Husband, Father, Leader and Mentor. Listen in as Evan guides Floyd through his own leadership journey and hear information, lessons, wisdom – FACTS – that will have a true, positive impact on your life, moving forward. Evan knows; they worked together in the same company for over 26 years. But this is more than a corporate business discussion, they don’t work there anymore. This discussion centers on: America and the American journey; Being Black in corporate America; Family – Parents, Wives, Children, et al -; Education; Money; Failure; Focus; even Sports; but most of all Legacy. Because they talked so long, we had to cut it into 2 episodes. Part 2 will air on December 25, 2019. Christmas Day. But, we won’t be gone too long, the New Season, Season 2, starts Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Evan’s coming in strong with a Sales Leader Series – he’s going back to his roots - and then he pivots to his Small Business and Entrepreneur series, and guess what: He’s bringing Cecil A. Toulon, Jr back so you can learn from an expert as he was an Entrepreneur in the 70’s and has been teaching SBA in S.C. since he retired. Remember, he’s 81 now, so be ready to listen and write. So, Thank you for being loyal listeners. Enjoy!   Happy Holidays from: EAT Leadership Today Hoops Upside Ya Head The Toulon Network

EATL15 - Leaders I Know Part 2 (Season Finale)

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