Chosen For Greatness

Chosen For Greatness
Podcast Description
Hosted by William J. Makell, Jr.
This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. The Chosen for Greatness Podcast is where powerful conversations meet purposeful leadership. Created by the Chosen for Greatness Leadership Network, this show brings you raw, real, and deeply inspiring interviews with dynamic African American professionals, trailblazing executives, and transformational leaders who are walking in purpose and standing in power.
Each episode is a masterclass in personal growth and strategic leadership—built to help you rise above challenges, own your identity unapologetically, and lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction. These stories don’t just motivate—they activate.
If you’re ready to shift from surviving to thriving, to lead from a place of vision and value, and to step fully into the greatness you were born for—this podcast is for you.
You weren’t just chosen to lead. You were Chosen for Greatness.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes like personal authenticity, community building, mental health, and financial empowerment, with episodes exploring topics such as the importance of mentorship, navigating workplace burnout, and the intersection of faith and grief. Specific episode examples include discussions on the impact of community collaboration showcased in The Power of Community and the exploration of burnout in Beyond Burnout.

Hosted by William J. Makell, Jr.
This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. The Chosen for Greatness Podcast is where powerful conversations meet purposeful leadership. Created by the Chosen for Greatness Leadership Network, this show brings you raw, real, and deeply inspiring interviews with dynamic African American professionals, trailblazing executives, and transformational leaders who are walking in purpose and standing in power.
Each episode is a masterclass in personal growth and strategic leadership—built to help you rise above challenges, own your identity unapologetically, and lead with clarity, confidence, and conviction. These stories don’t just motivate—they activate.
If you’re ready to shift from surviving to thriving, to lead from a place of vision and value, and to step fully into the greatness you were born for—this podcast is for you.
You weren’t just chosen to lead. You were Chosen for Greatness.
Discover how radical accountability and servant leadership can transform your life and leadership. Inspired by Ramona Rogers, this episode explores the power of taking 100% ownership, leading through action and integrity, and prioritizing the growth of others. Learn practical steps to move beyond excuses, redefine leadership, and create lasting impact—no matter your title or circumstances. Are you ready to embrace the challenge and become the leader you were chosen to be?

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