Ep. 90 - Who Really Wrote Your Dreams?

In this solo episode of Greatness From Small Beginnings, Keith L. Callaway dives into a critical question: Are the dreams you’re chasing truly yours—or did someone else set them for you?

Through personal stories, leadership insights, and a reminder of the everyday power of small beginnings, Keith challenges listeners to examine the source of their goals and how to make them authentically their own.

Key Highlights:

  • Borrowed vs. Authentic Dreams – How family, culture, or colleagues may unknowingly shape your vision.
  • Lessons from Leadership – Why setting goals for your team must begin with their aspirations, not just company numbers.
  • Micro Goals Matter – The role of small daily actions in fueling larger successes.
  • The Likability Factor – Why empathy, authenticity, and enthusiasm are essential to reaching dreams.
  • Faith & Discernment – How spiritual awareness can help navigate personal and organizational challenges.
  • Positivity in Hard Times – Choosing to “feed the good dog” and radiate encouragement even when life feels heavy.

Resources & Mentions:

  • Inspiration from Zig Ziglar: “You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.”
  • Personal reflections on leadership transitions, building partnerships, and the Portland Trail Blazers connection.