How Great Leaders Build Leadership Capital
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this episode, Desiree B. Sharpe welcomes Harvard Business School professor and NextGen Coach Network founder Archie Jones Jr. for a conversation about "leadership capital" and how it fuels everything from opportunity to impact. Archie shares his 5C framework and explains how leaders can uncover their strengths, use their background as an advantage, communicate with clarity, and build the kind of relationships that accelerate growth. They also talk through what it looks like to rebuild confidence after a setback, find mentors who truly invest in you, and why board seats are most often earned through networks, not applications. Archie closes with a "bright idea" for aspiring entrepreneurs that is a paradigm shift! This episode is for founders, people leaders, and ambitious professionals who want a grounded framework for building confidence and making smarter long-term career moves.
Connect with Archie:
NxGen Coach Network
His book - The Treasure you Seek
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In this episode, Desiree B. Sharpe welcomes Harvard Business School professor and NextGen Coach Network founder Archie Jones Jr. for a conversation about "leadership capital" and how it fuels everything from opportunity to impact. Archie shares his 5C framework and explains how leaders can uncover their strengths, use their background as an advantage, communicate with clarity, and build the kind of relationships that accelerate growth. They also talk through what it looks like to rebuild confidence after a setback, find mentors who truly invest in you, and why board seats are most often earned through networks, not applications. Archie closes with a "bright idea" for aspiring entrepreneurs that is a paradigm shift! This episode is for founders, people leaders, and ambitious professionals who want a grounded framework for building confidence and making smarter long-term career moves. Connect with Archie: NxGen Coach Network His book - The Treasure you Seek