The Mike Litton Experience

The Mike Litton Experience


From Poverty to PhDs: Dr. Cedric B. Howard on Leadership, Legacy & Generational Wealth

October 05, 2025

Welcome to The Mike Litton Experience — where powerful stories meet transformational conversations. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Cedric B. Howard, a dynamic leader, author, higher education executive, and generational change-maker.

From nearly being expelled from college to earning two doctorate degrees, Dr. Howard’s story is a masterclass in faith, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. Raised in a working-class family, Dr. Howard didn’t just break the cycle of poverty—he rewrote the playbook for generational success.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The emotional turning point that launched a career in higher education

  • How Dr. Howard became a VP at age 26

  • The blueprint for breaking generational curses through education and faith

  • Why Unshakable Leadership is essential in today’s world

  • The steps he took to build a family economic ecosystem

  • How his mother’s vision led to transforming a neighborhood

  • The mindset behind writing transformational books—not just bestselling ones

  • Why every leader must first master themselves

Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, parent, educator—or all of the above—this episode delivers insightful takeaways you can apply right now.

Connect with Dr. Cedric B. Howard:
Book: Unshakable LeadershipAvailable on Amazon
Website: https://www.cedricbhoward.com
Book: Freedom: A Step-by-Step Guide to Financial Independence and Wealth Building

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