Dr. Sam Adeyemi

Atlanta-based Dr. Sam Adeyemi is CEO of Sam Adeyemi, GLC, Inc. and founder and executive director of Daystar Leadership Academy (DLA). More than 52,000 alumni have graduated from DLA programs, and more than 3 million CEOs and high-performing individuals follow him on top social media sites. Dr. Sam is the author of “SHIFTS: 6 Steps to Transform Your Mindset and Elevate Your Leadership” (Wiley) and "Dear Leader: Your Flagship Guide to Successful Leadership." He holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Virginia's Regent University, and is a member of the International Leadership Association. He and his wife, Nike have three children.

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Big Business

3 Shifts for a Wellness-Centered Workplace: A Mutineer’s Demands

Big BusinessDr. Sam Adeyemi

On September 21, 1797, the crew of the HMS Hermione carried out one of the most violent mutinies in the history of the British navy. Angered and beleaguered by the cruel and unfair punishments of their captain, Hugh Pigot, the mutineers took control of the ship, murdered 10 of the...

Big Business

Transformation Begins With What We See and Hear

Big BusinessDr. Sam Adeyemi

So many of us wish to transform our lives and live our dreams. But despite our best intentions, many of us will also trip ourselves up along the way. Why? Because we haven’t been intentional around two crucial aspects: what we see, and what we hear. By deliberately choosing what...

CEO Insider

From a Captain to a Lighthouse: 4 Unique Challenges & Triumphs for Remote Work Leaders

CEO InsiderDr. Sam Adeyemi

You often hear people say that being an executive is a lot like being the captain of a ship. But, what if your crew is scattered around the world? What if your ship’s sails are in the United States, your ship’s hull is in Brazil, and your ship’s anchor tends...

CEO Insights

How Strong Is Your Spirit Bomb: 4 Ways Successful Leaders Give a Boost to Employee Morale

CEO InsightsDr. Sam Adeyemi

I don’t typically watch anime, a style of Japanese animation now enjoyed the world over. However, I do work with professionals who love the medium, most especially those from younger generations. When they talk, I listen, and I’ve overheard things about a number of interesting characters or plot points. That...

CEO Agenda

Titanic Challenges Need Titanic Leaders: 3 Mindset Shifts to Awaken Your Large-Scale Leadership

CEO AgendaDr. Sam Adeyemi

Close your eyes and slowly count to 30. Once the lookout aboard the RMS Titanic spotted the now-famous iceberg, there were just 30 seconds left until the fateful collision. If you actually stopped to count to 30 at the beginning of this writing, it might’ve seemed like an almost frustratingly...

CEO Advisory

Racial Identity & Working Culture

CEO AdvisoryDr. Sam Adeyemi

3 Leadership Shifts to Celebrate Diversity & Soothe Division - Leadership is challenged when cultures merge. That doesn’t mean racial and ethnic diversity isn’t a good thing. In fact, inclusive teams are over 35% more productive. Sixty percent of sales professionals surveyed say diversity has contributed to their team’s success,...

CEO Briefing

Don’t Just Lead — Be a Leader

CEO BriefingDr. Sam Adeyemi

The 4 Ways Successful Leaders Add Value to Their Communities Are you a leader, or simply someone who leads? By the time his reign as emperor concluded in 192 AD, Commodus had nearly bankrupted the city of Rome and set the Ancient Roman Empire on the destructive path of its...

CEO Advisory

Don’t Be an Ozymandias: 4 Major Shifts Every Executive Should Make in 2025

CEO AdvisoryDr. Sam Adeyemi

Have you ever read Percy Shelley’s short poem “Ozymandias”? It’s about two giant pillars of stone jutting up out of a seemingly endless expanse of sand dunes. An inscription on the pillars describes Ozymandias as a “king of kings” who proclaimed to the universe “look at my works, ye mighty,...

CEO Agenda

Really Real Recognition: 4 Shifts in Leadership for Greater Employee Appreciation

CEO AgendaDr. Sam Adeyemi

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” — John F. Kennedy It’s Employee Appreciation Day. As a leader, it’s a day to recognize the contributions of every member of your team. That said, most...

CEO Journal

New Year, New Journal? The 4 Ways Journaling Will Make You a Better Leader in 2025

CEO JournalDr. Sam Adeyemi

Be honest. Did you buy someone a journal as a holiday gift this year? Or did you get one as a gift yourself? There’s just something about the holiday season. With high emotions and old memories floating in the air, coupled with the looming thought of a brand new...

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CEOWORLD magazine

Dr. Sam Adeyemi

3 Shifts for a Wellness-Centered Workplace: A Mutineer’s Demands

Transformation Begins With What We See and Hear

From a Captain to a Lighthouse: 4 Unique Challenges & Triumphs for Remote Work Leaders

How Strong Is Your Spirit Bomb: 4 Ways Successful Leaders Give a Boost to Employee Morale

Titanic Challenges Need Titanic Leaders: 3 Mindset Shifts to Awaken Your Large-Scale Leadership

Racial Identity & Working Culture

Don’t Just Lead — Be a Leader

Don’t Be an Ozymandias: 4 Major Shifts Every Executive Should Make in 2025

Really Real Recognition: 4 Shifts in Leadership for Greater Employee Appreciation

New Year, New Journal? The 4 Ways Journaling Will Make You a Better Leader in 2025

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