Everyone has a seed of potential, but does yours get planted or buried? Hear true stories of missed chances, relentless practice, and the moment people chose to determine their destiny instead of letting the world decide. This episode reveals the gritty behind-the-scenes work, the breaks that hurt, and the rituals that create inevitable outcomes.

In this episode, Cedric Clark and Randall Thames discuss:

• Decisions shape destiny
• Planted vs. buried potential
• Discipline and consistent practice
• Breaking, building, blooming
• Owning your "IT"

Key Takeaways:

• Deciding to control your destiny activates discipline and consistent practice, turning unrealized potential into measurable progress and eventual achievement over time.
• Small daily habits compound to create breakthroughs that public success reveals later.
• A seed analogy: planted potential needs cultivation; soil, season, water, and pruning are needed to prevent being buried and enable authentic growth.
• Decisions drive outcomes: choosing to act, despite setbacks, forces disciplined preparation, breaking old foundations, building supportive systems, mastering pivotal moments, and ultimately converting hidden talent into measurable success.
• Own your It by seeing the moment, honoring it, and committing to the consistent work required daily.

“The bridge between your aspiration and your goal is discipline and consistency.” - Randall Thames

About your hosts, Cedric Clark and Randall Thames:

Own Your It Factory — Official Social Channels

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ownyouritfactory?igsh=eTl6bWViMXBmdXdk&utm_source=qr

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ownyouritfactory?si=Uy2PMRv8tmyoOqcX

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ownyouritfactory?_r=1&_t=ZT-9902OBzpIrN

Randall Thames is a CEO, executive advisor, master coach, author, and Senior Partner at Korn Ferry with more than 35 years of leadership experience. He helps leaders and organizations grow through executive coaching, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.

Website: https://www.inspiritinstitute.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallthames/

Cedric Clark is a senior Walmart executive with more than 23 years of retail leadership experience. A speaker and author, he is passionate about helping people discover their strengths, lead with purpose, and build high-performing teams.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-clark-a90018b3/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric_the_leader/?hl=en

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Two veteran leaders, Cedric Clark and Randall Thames, unpack how to discover, develop, and display your "it" - the internal talent that becomes your superpower - using intentional routines, curiosity, and leadership practices that create space for others to thrive. Tune in for practical frameworks and candid stories from careers in music, sports, and corporate leadership.

In this episode, Cedric Clark and Randall Thames discuss:

• Origin stories and early influences
• The "IT factory": discover, develop, display, defend
• Intentional time (wake up, worship, why up, wise up, want up, work up, win up)
• Leadership: creating space, curiosity, and innovation
• Using AI and curiosity quotient (CQ) to amplify insight

Key Takeaways:

• Everyone has an internal talent; make a deliberate system to discover and display it.
• Intentional daily rhythms (the Ws) turn instinct and pattern into sustainable performance.
• Leaders must create space, ask curious questions, and pause to let new ideas emerge.
• Identity (what you’re called to be) matters more than assigned activity or job title.
• Curiosity fuels better use of tools like AI — better prompts and applied insights produce higher value.

“It shall come to pass if you own it.” - Randall Thames

About your hosts, Cedric Clark and Randall Thames:

Own Your It Factory — Official Social Channels

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ownyouritfactory?igsh=eTl6bWViMXBmdXdk&utm_source=qr

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ownyouritfactory?si=Uy2PMRv8tmyoOqcX

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ownyouritfactory?_r=1&_t=ZT-9902OBzpIrN

Randall Thames is a CEO, executive advisor, master coach, author, and Senior Partner at Korn Ferry with more than 35 years of leadership experience. He helps leaders and organizations grow through executive coaching, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.

Website: https://www.inspiritinstitute.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallthames/

Cedric Clark is a senior Walmart executive with more than 23 years of retail leadership experience. A speaker and author, he is passionate about helping people discover their strengths, lead with purpose, and build high-performing teams.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-clark-a90018b3/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedric_the_leader/?hl=en

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.