Experience a riveting conversation with Hampton Dortch, a man on a mission to inspire the next generation of leaders. Hampton's journey of learning to lead himself has been filled with trials and triumphs, offering valuable lessons for today's youth as they navigate their own leadership development. Our discussion expands into a thoughtful exploration that those seeking to empower young people can help them develop skills like empathy and active listening. He underlined the significance of being inwardly sound and others-focused in a leader. He provided practical tips on fostering these qualities in young individuals, offering valuable guidance for
navigating leadership development in the digital era, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding and nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.
About Hampton Dortch:
Hampton Dortch, a podcaster and account Executive at Wildsparq, is a multi-faceted individual passionate about leadership and personal growth. As the host of the popular podcast "Wake Up and Lead," he challenges his listeners to defy societal norms that often box people into inactivity during their 20s. The podcast revolves around the philosophy that one doesn't need to wait for the "right time" to make an impact; instead, Hampton argues that leading oneself is the first step
towards leading others effectively. His message is clear: You don't need a title to be a leader, but you do need the right mindset and actions to create a life of purpose and influence. In addition to his podcasting endeavors, Hampton serves as an Account Executive at Wildsparq, a company specializing in leadership development. This professional role complements his podcast's message, offering him firsthand experience and insights into the qualities that make great leaders. His dual roles allow him to bridge theory and practice, enriching the advice and strategies he shares with his audience. Hampton's overarching goal is to inspire and cultivate better leaders, whether at the beginning of their career, shifting roles, or looking to make a broader impact without a formal leadership title. By combining his professional experience with his natural aptitude for communication, he provides a multi-dimensional approach to leadership that is both accessible and deeply insightful.
Where to find more of Hampton:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hampton-dortch%F0%9F%92%A5-022a6b14a/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hamptondortch
Podcast: https://linktr.ee/hamptondortch
Email: hampton@wildsparq.com
Episode highlights:
[0:00] Intro
[1:36] Who is Hampton Dortch?
[3:00} Passion in developing young leaders
[4:22} Thinking of yourself less
[6:37] Reacting to the world that was given
[8:38] Identity, positive relationships & purpose
[12:33] How to have an E.D.G.E.? Energy, Diligence, Growth & Endurance
[15:59] Interested versus interesting
[23:04] Serving an enormous God
[28:32] Inwardly sound and others focused
[31:10} Praise the young ones for effort, not their results
[32:57} Effort counts twice
[36:02] You've been called for greater
things, and you need to live up to that now
[37:07] How do we learn to lead ourselves?
[39:48] Outro
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