The Leader Matters
The Leader Matters
Chris Parker
"The Leader Matters."  This is the primary take away from a career in Leadership for Chris Parker. In this podcast, Parker teaches leadership lessons to his teenage daughter, Ellie.  These lessons will be applicable for all ages and careers and should be a fun approach with a mix of real-life stories, lists, and insights. Come on our leadership journey with Ellie as she learns why the leader matters so much to success.
7. The 1st Person you Lead is in the Mirror
"The Leader Matters" series continues with Coach Parker teaching leadership lessons to his teenage daughter, Ellie. In the 7th installment, they talk about personal leadership and understanding that the first person you lead is in the mirror.
Jan 26
13 min
6. The Leader Sets the Tone
"The Leader Matters" series continues with Coach Parker teaching leadership lessons to his teenage daughter, Ellie. In the 6th installment, they talk about transitioning from "Setting the Vision" as a leader to "Setting the Tone".
Jan 19
10 min
5. Vision, Methods, Assessment
"The Leader Matters" series continues with Coach Parker teaching leadership lessons to his teenage daughter, Ellie. In the 5th installment, they talk about how to start building your system using the V.M.A. approach.
Jan 12
23 min
4. Great Leaders have Great Systems
"The Leader Matters" series continues with Coach Parker teaching leadership lessons to his teenage daughter, Ellie. In the 4th installment, they talk about how great leaders have great systems.
Jan 5
13 min
3. Speak it into existence
Come along on my journey, teaching the teenage Parker, Ellie, leadership. I'm sure it will be applicable to all leaders. Today's lesson is the next part of showing Ellie how to "Set the Vision" as a leader.The importance of speaking your vision into existence.When should you speak your vision?How do you turn "your" plan into "our" plan?
Dec 2, 2025
14 min
2. Be bold in your aspirations, but logical in your approach
Come along on my journey, teaching the teenage Parker, Ellie, leadership. I'm sure it will be applicable to all leaders. Today's lesson is the next part of showing Ellie how to "Set the Vision" as a leader.How do you know your vision is bold enough?How do you know your vision is logical enough?What is the process to create a bold, logical vision?
Nov 25, 2025
13 min
1. Set the Vision: Before you can arrive, you must know the destination
Come along on my journey, teaching my teenage daughter leadership.  Today's lesson is the first part of teaching her how to "Set the Vision".Why is the vision important?What are the steps to developing a vision?What are reasonable timelines?What does your vision do?
Nov 3, 2025
20 min