Building Championship Teams Through Servant Leadership With Jevon Gondwe
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Jevon Gondwe is the Founder of Influential Skills, a leadership development company that equips professionals with the communication tools to connect, inspire, and lead high-performing teams. A three-time NCAA national champion and graduate of Messiah University, Jevon blends his athletic mindset with over 15 years of experience in training more than 30,000 individuals across diverse industries. His signature "Connect to Lead Series" provides leaders with practical strategies to enhance team engagement, productivity, and trust through authentic communication. Based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Jevon continues to coach and mentor emerging leaders, helping them unlock their potential through influential communication.
In this episode…What does it take to build a team that not only wins but thrives with heart, trust, and purpose? How can leaders shift from simply managing tasks to inspiring people to give their best every day? What’s the secret sauce that transforms a group of individuals into a true championship team?
According to Jevon Gondwe, a championship-winning athlete and leadership coach, the key lies in servant leadership — putting others first to unlock their potential. He highlights how humility, intentional acts of generosity, and a focus on interpersonal connection create environments where people want to excel. When leaders give more value than they receive, they create ripple effects of trust, engagement, and long-term success. Drawing on personal stories, including mentorship moments and hard-earned lessons, Jevon shows how meaningful leadership practices can multiply impact across organizations and communities.
In this episode of You Can’t Take it With You, host Jim Dunlop sits down with Jevon Gondwe, Founder of Influential Skills, to discuss building championship teams through servant leadership. They explore how to foster authentic team connection, why adding value beyond expectations matters, and ways leaders can intentionally shape culture. Jevon also shares the personal philosophies that guide his leadership journey.
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