Ep. 086 Dr. Keith Wright - Author, Coach Organizational Leader
/Show Notes Summary
Some conversations remind us that values are not theories. They are lived experiences passed from one generation to another.
In this conversation with Dr. Keith Wright, we explore how the values we inherit from mentors, teachers, and community shape who we become—and who we choose to serve.
Dr. Wright shares powerful stories from his childhood in Orange, New Jersey, including the influence of a remarkable mentor named Jesse Miles. Miles didn’t just teach basketball. He modeled character, integrity, humility, and the responsibility of lifting others up. Jesse Miles was honored with his name on the Orange High School Gymnasium in New Jersey.
Throughout the conversation we explore the idea that community itself may not have disappeared—but it may have become distracted. In a world filled with noise, Dr. Wright reminds us that leadership still begins the same way it always has: by listening, mentoring, and continuing the conversation.
From coaching and leadership to family, mentorship, and the power of words, this episode is a reminder that values travel through relationships. And when we intentionally pass them forward, we build the kind of communities that last beyond our own generation.
In this conversation we explore:
The powerful impact of mentors and community on shaping core values
Lessons from Jesse Miles and the importance of “each one, teach one”
How community has evolved—and what may have been lost in modern life
Why conversation is essential for leadership and human connection
The role of mentorship across generations
How Dr. Wright reads weekly with his grandson to stay connected and guide growth
The importance of words, listening, and understanding in coaching
Why leaders must help others succeed in order to succeed themselves