Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Will Moreland.  

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

To highlight Dr. Will Moreland’s journey from combat veteran to global leadership expert, and to share his insights on executive coaching, building winning cultures, overcoming fear, and turning passion into profit through his Million Dollar Speaker Framework.

🗝️ Key Takeaways 1. Background & Credentials
Two-time combat military veteran (Bosnia and Iraq).
Business Hall of Fame inductee.
Founder of Moreland Training & Associates.
Holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership.
Based in Phoenix, Arizona.

2. Leadership Philosophy
Leadership begins with self-leadership.
Civility—defined as “intentional respect for others”—is key to productivity and profitability.
“People respected are more productive.”
Focus on people before profit to build sustainable success.

3. Building Winning Cultures
Uses the Civility Advantage Framework with six pillars:

Clarity: Define how you want your culture to feel.
Communication: Reinforce cultural values consistently.
Consistency: Embed values into daily operations.
Offers anonymous assessments to audit company culture and align leadership with employee experience.

4. Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
Helps leaders transition from task-based roles to people-based leadership.
Uses his book Leading with Civility and the CHAMPS Framework in a six-month curriculum.
Emphasizes discipline, emotional intelligence, and people skills.

5. Overcoming Fear
Fear is often a result of lack of information.
Encourages leaders to confront fear with clarity and education.
Example: AI is not a threat, but a tool to enhance productivity.

“You won’t be replaced by AI—you’ll be replaced by someone who embraced AI.”

6. Million Dollar Speaker Framework (PAM Formula)
Positioning: Define your unique message (e.g., Les Brown’s “You gotta be hungry!”).
Advantage: Identify your competitive edge.
Marketing: Deliver consistent messaging to build brand recognition.

7. Living from Your CORE

A personal decision-making framework:
C – Clarity
O – Opportunities
R – Relationships
E – Experiences

“If it doesn’t align with your CORE, it’s a no.”

8. Legacy & Impact
Committed to training better humans and promoting the Golden Rule.
Believes in empowering others through leadership, civility, and education.

💬 Notable Quotes
“Civility is profitable. Incivility costs billions.”
“Discipline is the bridge from where you are to where you want to be.”
“Fear is just information. The more you know, the less you fear.”
“You don’t need a lot of people—you need the right people.”
“Live from your CORE: Clarity, Opportunities, Relationships, Experiences.”

📌 Final Thoughts

Dr. Will Moreland’s interview is a masterclass in leadership, personal growth, and business strategy. His frameworks and philosophies offer practical tools for entrepreneurs, executives, and aspiring speakers to build impactful careers and cultures.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed&nbsp;Dr. Will Moreland.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<hr>
🎯 Purpose of the Interview
To highlight Dr. Will Moreland&rsquo;s journey from combat veteran to global leadership expert, and to share his insights on executive coaching, building winning cultures, overcoming fear, and turning passion into profit through his Million Dollar Speaker Framework.
<hr>
🗝️ Key Takeaways 1. Background &amp; Credentials
<ul>
<li>Two-time combat military veteran (Bosnia and Iraq).</li>
<li>Business Hall of Fame inductee.</li>
<li>Founder of Moreland Training &amp; Associates.</li>
<li>Holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership.</li>
<li>Based in Phoenix, Arizona.</li>
</ul>
2. Leadership Philosophy
<ul>
<li>Leadership begins with self-leadership.</li>
<li>Civility&mdash;defined as &ldquo;intentional respect for others&rdquo;&mdash;is key to productivity and profitability.</li>
<li>&ldquo;People respected are more productive.&rdquo;</li>
<li>Focus on people before profit to build sustainable success.</li>
</ul>
3. Building Winning Cultures
<ul>
<li>Uses the Civility Advantage Framework with six pillars:
<ul>
<li>Clarity: Define how you want your culture to feel.</li>
<li>Communication: Reinforce cultural values consistently.</li>
<li>Consistency: Embed values into daily operations.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Offers anonymous assessments to audit company culture and align leadership with employee experience.</li>
</ul>
4. Executive Coaching &amp; Leadership Development
<ul>
<li>Helps leaders transition from task-based roles to people-based leadership.</li>
<li>Uses his book Leading with Civility and the CHAMPS Framework in a six-month curriculum.</li>
<li>Emphasizes discipline, emotional intelligence, and people skills.</li>
</ul>
5. Overcoming Fear
<ul>
<li>Fear is often a result of lack of information.</li>
<li>Encourages leaders to confront fear with clarity and education.</li>
<li>Example: AI is not a threat, but a tool to enhance productivity.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;You won&rsquo;t be replaced by AI&mdash;you&rsquo;ll be replaced by someone who embraced AI.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
6. Million Dollar Speaker Framework (PAM Formula)
<ul>
<li>Positioning: Define your unique message (e.g., Les Brown&rsquo;s &ldquo;You gotta be hungry!&rdquo;).</li>
<li>Advantage: Identify your competitive edge.</li>
<li>Marketing: Deliver consistent messaging to build brand recognition.</li>
</ul>
7. Living from Your CORE
A personal decision-making framework:
<ul>
<li>C &ndash; Clarity</li>
<li>O &ndash; Opportunities</li>
<li>R &ndash; Relationships</li>
<li>E &ndash; Experiences</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;If it doesn&rsquo;t align with your CORE, it&rsquo;s a no.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
8. Legacy &amp; Impact
<ul>
<li>Committed to training better humans and promoting the Golden Rule.</li>
<li>Believes in empowering others through leadership, civility, and education.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
💬 Notable Quotes
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Civility is profitable. Incivility costs billions.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Discipline is the bridge from where you are to where you want to be.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Fear is just information. The more you know, the less you fear.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;You don&rsquo;t need a lot of people&mdash;you need the right people.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Live from your CORE: Clarity, Opportunities, Relationships, Experiences.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
📌 Final Thoughts
Dr. Will Moreland&rsquo;s interview is a masterclass in leadership, personal growth, and business strategy. His frameworks and philosophies offer practical tools for entrepreneurs, executives, and aspiring speakers to build impactful careers and cultures.
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the podcast world of Money Making Conversations Master Class. I interview profits and nonprofits to learn their "Secrets to Success."  I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics. I started my entrepreneurial career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, social media influencer, award-winning television Executive Producer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities and products. Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews a diverse group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the financial and business community with their advice and tips so you can be successful, too. It's time to stop reading other people's success stories and start building your own. People always talk about their purpose or gifts. If you have a gift, Lead with your Gift, and don't let your friends, family, or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dream. Keep Winning!

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Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the podcast world of Money Making Conversations Master Class. I interview profits and nonprofits to learn their "Secrets to Success."  I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics. I started my entrepreneurial career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, social media influencer, award-winning television Executive Producer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities and products. Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews a diverse group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the financial and business community with their advice and tips so you can be successful, too. It's time to stop reading other people's success stories and start building your own. People always talk about their purpose or gifts. If you have a gift, Lead with your Gift, and don't let your friends, family, or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dream. Keep Winning!
https://www.moneymakingconversations.com
https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations
https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/
https://twitter.com/moneymakingconv
https://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/

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