Podcasts about great leaders

Great leaders know that being responsible for something doesn’t mean they need to be involved in everything. In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard continue their conversation on Andy’s latest book, What Great Leaders Do, by exploring the obstacles that can pull leaders away from their strengths. They discuss the difference between responsibility and competency, why developing other leaders is essential for organizational growth, and how staying within your strengths can create a more sustainable and effective approach to leadership. Download the application guide: https://re.yourmove.is/46jySUo Get your copy of Andy’s new book, What Great Leaders Do: https://re.yourmove.is/4g7pEz5 Here's what they cover in this episode: Knowing the difference between being responsible for vs being involved in (3:05) Questions to ask to help identify your strengths (12:03) The significance of developing other leaders (18:33) Identifying strategic moments to practice symbolic leadership (28:00) Prefer to watch instead of listen? You can find new episodes of the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast on YouTube at YouTube.com/AndyStanleyOfficial Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! If you've already read What Great Leaders Do, consider leaving us a review on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Law firms spend enormous amounts of time and money winning new clients, then often overlook the relationships they have already built. In episode 636 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett talks with EJ Stern and Katherine Wilson about how intentional client nurturing can lead to stronger relationships, repeat business, and more referrals.  EJ and Katherine explain why clients can quietly disappear when firms stop staying connected, why asking for feedback can strengthen rather than threaten a relationship, and how lawyers can move beyond being the person clients call with one legal problem to becoming a trusted advisor they call about everything else.  They also share practical ways to stay top of mind, from LinkedIn and personal check-ins to thoughtful gifts, memorable experiences, and small gestures that show you actually know the person behind the matter. As AI-generated communication becomes easier to produce, authentic human connection may become even more valuable.  If your firm is constantly focused on finding the next client, this conversation is a reminder that some of your best growth opportunities may already know, like, and trust you.  Listen to the previous episodes of our Client Retention, Referral Growth & Relationship Building.  #609: Improve Client Satisfaction Without More Work: Designing Smarter Legal Services, with Laura Hartnett Apple | Spotify | LTN  #608: Business Development for Lawyers: Building Real Relationships That Lead to Clients, with Megan Senese Apple | Spotify | LTN  #592: Client Care, Culture, and Character: A Framework for Great Leaders, with William O'Neal Apple | Spotify | LTN  #526: LinkedIn Mastery: Grow Your Law Firm NOW!, with Matthew Hunt Apple | Spotify | LTN  #424: How to Get Great Feedback from Clients, with Ashley Steckler Apple | Spotify | LTN  #347: How a Client Happiness Coordinator Increased My Firm Referrals & Reviews, with Ryan McKeen & Brittany Green Apple | Spotify | LTN  Links from the episode:  https://smith.ai/  8am Kaleidoscope: https://www.8am.com/events/kaleidoscope/  Fractional Law Firm CMO  Fractional Law Firm CMO on LinkedIn  EJ Stern on LinkedIn  Katherine Wilson on LinkedIn  Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!   If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.   Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.   Chapters / Timestamps   00:00 – Introduction  01:16 – Getting More From Conferences  03:02 – AI in Law Firms  06:39 – AI for Client Intake  08:15 – Intake Is a Sales Funnel  11:19 – Fixing Intake Leaks  13:22 – AI for Sales and Intake  14:53 – Meet EJ Stern & Katherine Wilson  15:36 – Why Client Retention Gets Overlooked  16:19 – Turning Clients Into Referrals  17:47 – Why Lawyers Avoid Feedback  21:01 – Why Client Experience Matters  21:54 – Becoming a Trusted Advisor  22:54 – How to Ask for Client Feedback  24:33 – Staying Top of Mind  25:27 – Building Client Loyalty  26:50 – Past Clients and Referral Sources  28:41 – Creative Client Gifts  32:22 – Human Connection in the Age of AI  34:50 – Invest in Existing Clients  35:21 – Building Long-Term Client Relationships  36:11 – Marketing Is Like the Gym  37:13 – LinkedIn and Staying Top of Mind  38:00 – Keep Repeating Your Message  38:21 – Closing Thoughts   

Every leadership problem that shows up in your team starts with something happening inside of you first.In this episode, Ryan Lang is joined by Natalie Hunter, transformational leadership coach, international speaker, and founder of the first ICF-accredited energy coaching training of its kind, to break down the four pillars of transformational leadership and why the leaders who are struggling most are almost always looking in the wrong direction. From vision and energy to skillset and scale, this conversation reframes what it means to lead in a way that creates real, lasting impact.If you are ready to lead at a higher level and build a brand that creates genuine transformation, listen to the Path To Mastery Podcast.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review!Natalie Hunter is the Chief Transformation Officer of PersonalBrand.com, where she supports 6 and 7-figure thought-leaders, world-changers & influencers to measurably expand their reach, influence, & success. A motivational speaker, trainer, coach, and student & teacher of transformation for more than two decades, Natalie has helped tens of thousands of leaders become an energetic match for the impact they desire to create. Through her proprietary coaching and transformation model, she helps her clients identify and shift to their next level with precision. Connect with Natalie Hunter:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliehunterlive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliehunterlive/ Get to know more about PersonalBrand.comWebsite: https://agency.personalbrand.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/personalbrand/ Ryan Lang is the CEO of EMPIRE Partners and a highly sought-after performance coach and consultant. He helps establish business owners, coaches, and thought leaders transform from elite practitioners to transformational leaders by building businesses on five critical pillars instead of one wobbly leg. Over 20 years, he has guided 1000+ professionals to predictable, profitable growth using his Whole Performance Coaching methodology—combining sales mastery, strategic marketing, and human optimization principles that create lasting stability.Connect with Ryan Lang!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realryanlang/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-lang-b46a545b/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.lang.984 Join our growing community of service-based practitioners, coaches, and founders inside our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildyourempires Learn more about Empire Partners: Website: https://empirepartners.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empire-partners/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093312203714 Take the Path to Mastery Quiz to uncover the hidden roadblocks keeping you stuck: https://www.empirepartners.net/quiz?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=quiz-path-to-mastery 

What happens when a founder has a great vision but needs help turning it into operational success? This week on WFH with 2 Guys, we're joined by Forrest Derr to explore the growing role of the Fractional COO and why more companies are realizing they don't need a full-time executive to gain world-class operational leadership.We also dive into one of today's hottest topics—AI in business. While AI is transforming the way we work, Forrest shares why founders and leaders can't rely on it for everything. Great leadership still requires emotional intelligence, reading the room, understanding team dynamics, and making decisions that no algorithm can fully replicate.This conversation is packed with practical insights for entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives looking to scale their organizations while maintaining the human element that drives lasting success.Forrest K. Derr is a Fractional COO, EOS Integrator, and founder of Derr Consulting. Known as "The Fractionator," he helps founders build businesses that run without depending on them every day. With more than 25 years of operational leadership across industries, Forrest specializes in people, process, and structure, helping companies grow, improve profitability, and prepare for long-term success. He is also the founder of ENRG, a nationwide community for EOS users, and co-host of the Fixers & Founders podcast.Contact Information Forrest Derr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forrestkderr/Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group;https://velocitytechnology.group/Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com ; www.worxsolution.comwww.wfhwith2guys.com

What happens when a founder has a great vision but needs help turning it into operational success? This week on WFH with 2 Guys, we're joined by Forrest Derr to explore the growing role of the Fractional COO and why more companies are realizing they don't need a full-time executive to gain world-class operational leadership.We also dive into one of today's hottest topics—AI in business. While AI is transforming the way we work, Forrest shares why founders and leaders can't rely on it for everything. Great leadership still requires emotional intelligence, reading the room, understanding team dynamics, and making decisions that no algorithm can fully replicate.This conversation is packed with practical insights for entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives looking to scale their organizations while maintaining the human element that drives lasting success.Forrest K. Derr is a Fractional COO, EOS Integrator, and founder of Derr Consulting. Known as "The Fractionator," he helps founders build businesses that run without depending on them every day. With more than 25 years of operational leadership across industries, Forrest specializes in people, process, and structure, helping companies grow, improve profitability, and prepare for long-term success. He is also the founder of ENRG, a nationwide community for EOS users, and co-host of the Fixers & Founders podcast.Contact Information Forrest Derr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forrestkderr/Benny Carreon- Velocity Technology Group- benny@velocitytechnology.group;https://velocitytechnology.group/Dennis Jackson-WorX Solution- dennisj@worxsolution.com ; www.worxsolution.comwww.wfhwith2guys.com

AndyMoyeis a seasoned commercial leader and corporate development executive who has worked across the molecular diagnostics, biotechnology and life sciences industries.    Moyeserved as a Lieutenant and flight officer in the U.S. Navy, completing missions in Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, Europe, and South America. He received a Ph.D. in health economics from Walden University, MBA from the University of Florida and B.S. in physiology from the University of Arizona.  

What do you do when everything goes wrong...and everyone is looking to you for answers?Chaim Mazal knows that feeling.As Chief Information Security Officer at GitLab, he operates in a world where one alert can suddenly mean it's “all hands on deck.”In this episode of Lead The Team, Chaim shares the story of a major cybersecurity incident at a previous company where sensitive customer data was exposed. At one point, the potential impact appeared to include more than 3,000 customers.Teams worked nights and weekends, the clock was ticking, and, as Chaim describes it, everyone was “collectively freaking out.”His job as a leader was to remain the voice of reason.His lesson: “It's not what happens, it's how you deal with it.”Chaim and Ben also explore:• Why resilience matters more than perfection• How to stay calm when your team is under intense pressure• Chaim's daily practice of “positive projection”• Why great leaders hire talented people and then trust them• The three leadership traits he believes matter most in the AI era• How Brazilian jiu-jitsu, running, and physical challenges build mental resilience• The COVID realization that changed how he manages stress• Why becoming a better leader starts with investing in yourself as a human beingChaim's career requires him to prepare for things to go wrong. Yet his leadership philosophy is rooted in optimism, trust, curiosity, and the belief that his team can find a way forward.Whether you're leading through a crisis, managing an ambitious team, or simply dealing with the everyday uncertainty of leadership, this conversation offers a practical reminder: you can't control everything that happens, but you can control how you show up when it does.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Leadership reaches far beyond a job title. The choices leaders make shape teams, relationships, families, organizations, and ultimately the lives of the people around them. In this episode of Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan, Dr. Dan welcomes Dr. Garland Vance and Dorothy Wood Vance, co-founders of AdVance Leadership and co-authors of Unleashed Leadership: How to Solve the 7 Issues Holding You Back from Your Greatest Impact. Garland and Dorothy share their unconventional journey from studying creative writing together in college to spending more than two decades developing leaders. Along the way, they learned firsthand how dramatically good—and bad—leadership can affect people. They introduce their powerful concept of being “leashed” versus “unleashed.” Being leashed happens when there is a gap between what your responsibilities demand and what your current abilities, resources, or capacity allow you to deliver. For high achievers accustomed to pushing harder, that gap can eventually lead to frustration, exhaustion, burnout, and the feeling that no matter how hard you run, something keeps pulling you backward. Garland and Dorothy explain why the answer isn't simply working harder. Instead, growth requires self-awareness, reflection, and a willingness to examine the leader before trying to fix everyone and everything around them. Their Decide, Discern, Deliver framework offers a practical path forward. First, decide that change is worth pursuing and commit to it. Next, discern what is actually causing the problem rather than reacting only to the symptoms. Finally, deliver by taking consistent action and developing the traits necessary to become a stronger leader. The conversation also explores relationships, marriage, family, boundaries, faith, compassion, and the responsibility that comes with influencing other people. Garland and Dorothy share how they have grown as leaders themselves—including learning to value relationships over results alone, meet people where they are, develop empathy, and recognize when walking away may sometimes be the healthiest choice. At the heart of their philosophy is a simple but powerful belief: people deserve great leadership. Dr. Dan, Garland, and Dorothy remind us that leadership exists everywhere—at work, at home, in our communities, and in our relationships. We can choose control or connection, power or compassion, and ultimately decide what kind of influence we want to have on the people around us. Leadership creates ripple effects. Decisions made by leaders influence employees, teams, families, relationships, and entire organizations. Feeling “leashed” is a signal for growth. When responsibilities exceed our current abilities or capacity, simply pushing harder can eventually lead to burnout. Decide, Discern, Deliver. Meaningful change begins with deciding to grow, discerning the root cause of the problem, and consistently delivering on the changes required. Great leadership requires self-awareness. Before trying to solve every external problem, leaders need the courage to examine their own decisions, behaviors, strengths, and blind spots. Relationships matter as much as results. Leadership isn't only about what gets accomplished—it is also about how people are treated in the process. Discernment is a lifelong skill. Learning to ask better questions, look beneath presenting problems, and honestly evaluate situations can improve leadership and life. Leading with love is powerful. Caring about people, treating them with dignity and respect, and investing in their growth can transform organizations and lives. For more information visit https://advanceleadership.live. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let's make it a great one.– Dr. Dan KEY TAKEAWAYS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do great leaders keep success from breeding entitlement? In this week's episode, John Maxwell teaches why revisiting where you came from—and cultivating gratitude—creates the stable foundation every leader needs to rise higher.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss real-life strategies to help you anchor your leadership in authentic gratitude and apply John's insights today. Key takeaways:  To balance an entitlement mindset, put gratitude beside it.  You always need to go back and visit where you came from.  You never want to forget all the people and all the places that made you who you are today.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Success and Gratitude: Why Great Leaders Revisit Where They Came From Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Revisit and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Get the Change Your World online course for 66% off Apply this week's episode with other growth-minded leaders (and submit call-in questions!) in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community Succession: A Leader's Lasting Value Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

What does it truly mean to lead with purpose? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Howard Behar, former President of Starbucks International and a servant leadership icon. Howard shares invaluable lessons on authenticity, vulnerability, and the importance of putting people first. From navigating insecurities to building a personal mission statement, Howard's insights offer a masterclass in leading with integrity. Discover why patience pays, why persistence matters, and how to align your purpose with your passion. Plus, hear his perspective on long-term thinking in business and the impact of shareholder-driven decision-making. In this episode, Darius and Howard will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Howard Behar (02:16) Howard's Immigrant Roots and Early Influences (06:54) Transitioning to Starbucks: The Journey Begins (10:32) Navigating Exponential Growth at Starbucks (16:59) Leadership and Building a Strong Team (21:30) People-Centric Philosophy at Starbucks (24:51) Partnership Dynamics with Howard Schultz (28:12) The Essence of Servant Leadership (31:23) Navigating Economic Challenges (34:02) The Impact of Public Markets (39:36) Qualities of Great Leaders (41:34) Lessons from Experience Howard Behar is a renowned business leader, author, speaker, and mentor, celebrated for his servant leadership philosophy. As the former President of Starbucks North America and founding President of Starbucks International, he played a pivotal role in the company's growth from 28 stores to over 15,000 across five continents. Howard's leadership principles, like “The Person Who Sweeps the Floor Should Choose the Broom,” continue to inspire leaders globally. He currently serves on several corporate and nonprofit boards and is the author of It's Not About the Coffee: Lessons on Leadership from a Life at Starbucks. Connect with Howard: Website: http://howardbehar.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-behar-24ba274/ Twitter: https://x.com/NotAboutCoffee  Email: hb@howardbehar.com Contact: 206-9727-776 Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. 

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Great leaders don’t try to be great at everything. They identify where they add the most value and create space for others to do the same. In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard continue their conversation on Andy’s latest book, What Great Leaders Do, by exploring why playing to your strengths is essential for maximizing your impact. They discuss how narrowing your focus, protecting your most productive time, and letting go of responsibilities others can do better can strengthen both your leadership and your organization. Download the application guide: https://re.yourmove.is/4i6g9CM Get your copy of Andy’s new book, What Great Leaders Do: https://re.yourmove.is/4g7pEz5 Here's what they cover in this episode: Why doing fewer things can help you accomplish more (2:58) The myth of the well-rounded leader (8:38) The importance of creating margin (22:25) How leaders attract and retain high-capacity team members (24:52) Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their guide: Feedback that Fuels Growth. This resource teaches you how to have the conversations most leaders avoid, navigate difficult feedback with care, and build a culture where your team feels supported and empowered. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 to claim your free guide now. Prefer to watch instead of listen? You can find new episodes of the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast on YouTube at YouTube.com/AndyStanleyOfficial Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing! If you've already read What Great Leaders Do, consider leaving a review on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When The Great Leader asks "who else is doing this on the radio?" it means he's about to do something that, quite literally, nobody else would dare to do on the radio. Such is his courage. Steve, to his credit, will back The Great Leader through all of this and for that he, too, should be commended. This week there are conversations which include milk, sitcoms and Father Christmas. Enjoy.Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week's podcast is dedicated to Tony (48). Thank you.

In this episode of How to Get Ahead with the Millennial Life Coaches Network, host Tanya Lleigh sits down with Flo LaBrado, founder of Olive & Grace Leadership Coaching, for a thoughtful conversation about self-leadership, executive presence, team culture, and what it means to lead with purpose in a changing world.Flo shares the story behind Olive & Grace Leadership, including why “grace” matters in leadership and how the image of the ancient olive tree became a symbol of resilience, strength, and thriving through change. In the episode, Flo explains that she moved into leadership coaching after a long leadership career, including time leading a team at T-Mobile, and now works full-time through her coaching practice.Together, Tanya and Flo explore why leadership today is not about having all the answers or presenting a perfect “buttoned-up” image. Instead, Flo makes the case for more human, transparent, trustworthy leadership — the kind that starts with knowing yourself, understanding your values, and creating conditions where people can do good work together.In this episode, we discuss:• The story behind Olive & Grace Leadership• Why leadership requires grace for yourself and others• What most people misunderstand about great leadership• Why self-leadership comes before leading others• How trust shapes healthy teams• What healthy conflict looks like on high-performing teamsConnect with Flo LaBrado:Website: https://www.oliveandgraceleadership.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliveandgraceleadershipLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flo-labrado-msml/Flo is also a 2026 MLC Coach of the Year finalist, and award winners will be unveiled live during the Festival for Coaches that Podcast — or Want To, a free global virtual event from Millennial Life Coaches. Register here:https://millenniallifecoaches.com/coaches-podcast-festival-26/Learn more about Millennial Life Coaches:https://millenniallifecoaches.com/About Millennial Life Coaches NetworkMillennial Life Coaches Network — MLCN is part of the growing Millennial Life Coaches ecosystem, a leading platform for millennial-focused coaches. Through podcast conversations, coach features, events, community initiatives, and visibility opportunities, MLCN helps amplify coaches who are leading meaningful work across leadership, wellness, mindset, business, relationships, career growth, personal transformation, and more.The How to Get Ahead podcast now features conversations through the Millennial Life Coaches Network, spotlighting coaches and thought leaders who help millennials grow, take meaningful action, and move toward the next version of their lives with clarity, confidence, and purpose.Sponsor FeaturesAllie Brooke — Growth Mindset Gal Podcast — Millennial Life Coaches Network ShowThis episode includes a sponsor feature from Allie Brooke, verified MLC member, educator, certified emotional intelligence and mindset coach, and host of The Growth Mindset Gal podcast. Allie empowers women to cultivate a life of purpose and fulfillment through mindset growth, wellness practices, emotional intelligence, resilience, and spiritual exploration.Connect with Allie Brooke:Instagram: @thegrowthmindsetgalPodcast: The Growth Mindset Gal on Spotify / Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-growth-mindset-gal/id1682503580Nicole Concepcion — Unapologetic Founders Podcast — Millennial Life Coaches Network ShowThis episode also includes a sponsor feature from Nicole Concepcion, founder of I Am Her Collective and host of Unapologetic Founders, a podcast for entrepreneurs who are done shrinking, second-guessing, and building success on someone else's terms. The show explores entrepreneurship, mindset shifts, identity evolution, courage, authenticity, and building a meaningful business and community.#MillennialLifeCoachesNetwork #LeadershipCoaching #SelfLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #HowToGetAhead

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Eric Thompson interviews Brookelynn Cardenas of ERA Live Moore about how leaders can create more productive, engaged agents by building a culture of coaching, accountability, and genuine personal investment. The results are compelling: while her overall market is up just 1.29% in volume, ERA Live Moore is up 8.74%, and its Ninja agents are up an impressive 41%. As VP of Growth, Brookelynn works alongside managers to coach agents, reinforce Ninja habits, and create clear development opportunities. Her philosophy is that agents are more than production numbers. Great leaders understand what their people are working toward personally and help them build businesses capable of funding those dreams. She uses the Ninja Manager Scorecard to ensure leadership consistently focuses on the activities that drive coaching, retention, and recruiting. Brookelynn's message is simple: if you want agents to embrace the system, leadership has to model it. Know your people, stay in flow with them, measure the right activities, and create an environment where they feel seen, supported, and challenged to grow. Key Takeaways Great leadership starts with understanding each agent's personal definition of success and what fuels their motivation. Use a leadership scorecard to create consistency around the three critical activities of coaching, retention, and recruiting. Don't assume agents need more leads. Ask whether they actually need better conversations. The agent scorecard helps diagnose the real problem: insufficient activity or ineffective conversations. Leaders must model the behaviors they expect from their agents. You can't create a Ninja culture without personally living the principles. Broker owners should identify talented leaders, invest in their development, and give them the freedom and authority to grow. Memorable Quotes "Are we fueling their success or are we failing them?" "These agents are not just a number." "If they feel seen by you and feel understood by you, they're likely to give you their all." "Do you need more leads or do you need better conversations?" "How can I ask my agents to do something that I'm not willing to do myself?" "If you have somebody special, encourage and empower them." Links: Website: https://ninjaselling.com/ninja-podcast/ Email: TSW@NinjaSelling.com Phone: 1-800-254-1650 Podcast Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/TheNinjaSellingPodcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NinjaSelling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninjasellingofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ninjaselling Upcoming Public Ninja Installations: https://NinjaSelling.com/events/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=183&tribe__ecp_custom_2%5B0%5D=Public Ninja Coaching: http://www.NinjaSelling.com/course/ninja-coaching/ Brookelynn Cardenas: https://eralivemoore.com/2026/03/11/vice-president-of-growth-brookelynn-cardenas

Special thanks to Triangle for sponsoring this episode. Triangle's founder, Matt, is offering a complimentary one-hour strategy session for founders seeking to grow their personal brand. I can't recommend this service enough, and get in quick as there are only three remaining slots available this month! Get in touch at matt@mattswain.com or book directly at https://www.triangle-branding.com/book-a-call   What if the secret to peak performance wasn't about working harder, but about removing the masks we wear and connecting to what truly matters? In this episode of World's Greatest Business Thinkers, host Nick Hague sits down with Ben Crowe, Director at Mojo Crowe, elite performance coach, and author of Where the Light Gets In, to explore what really drives extraordinary performance. Drawing on his work with Nike, Ash Barty, and Richmond Football Club, Ben reveals why vulnerability, psychological safety, and intrinsic motivation can be more powerful than pressure, expectations, and external rewards.  He explains how separating identity from outcomes can help leaders stay grounded, why play, purpose, and potential fuel sustainable excellence, and how replacing expectations with clear intentions can transform performance under pressure. Ben also shares the mindset behind Richmond's remarkable transformation and practical techniques for finding calm and focus in high-stakes moments. Ultimately, this conversation challenges conventional ideas about success, showing why the path to peak performance starts not with becoming more, but with recognizing that you are already enough.  What You Will Learn: How to Separate Identity from Outcome The Three Intrinsic Motivations Framework How to Ban the Word "Expectations" to Eliminate Pressure Why Vulnerability Is Your Competitive Advantage The "I Am Enough, But I'm Not Done Yet" Belief System From Perfectionism to Connection: The Richmond Tigers Case Study Practical Flow Hacks for High-Pressure Moments   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts.   About the Guest: Ben Crowe is a renowned mindset coach, performance strategist, and bestselling author who has worked with elite athletes, global sports teams, and Fortune 500 organizations. A former Nike leader, Ben draws on decades of experience to help high performers redefine success through purpose, play, and potential. His work with Richmond Football Club and world No. 1 tennis player Ash Barty demonstrates the power of vulnerability and connection in unlocking extraordinary performance. Through Mojo Crowe, Ben brings these principles to leaders and teams worldwide. He is also the best-selling author of 'Where the Light Gets In.'   Quotes: "The best organizations share three qualities: they're purpose-driven, values-based, and they're performance focused." "Leadership is not about having all the answers; it's about creating an environment to help others realize their potential." "Connection is one of the last truly great competitive advantages inside organizational culture because your competitors can't see it, so they can't defend against it." "Do the right thing for the right reason in the right way at the right time with the right people. If the word wrong is in any of those five, it's the quickest way to identify what might be going wrong."   Keywords: Primary Keywords (Core Themes): mindset coaching, performance anxiety, intrinsic motivation, vulnerability in leadership, psychological safety, expectation management, purpose-driven culture, belief systems, flow state, personal identity vs. performance Secondary Keywords (Related Subtopics): authenticity in business, self-compassion, intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, leadership vulnerability, confidence building, play state vs. fear state, redefining success, imposter syndrome, team connection, organizational culture transformation   Episode Resources: Ben Crowe on LinkedIn Mojo Crowe Website World's Greatest Business Thinkers on Apple Podcasts World's Greatest Business Thinkers on Spotify World's Greatest Business Thinkers on YouTube

Business is moving faster than ever. AI is accelerating decisions, markets are shifting in real time, and leaders are being asked to adapt constantly. But moving faster isn't always the answer. In this episode of Built to Scale, Matthew R. Meehan sits down with Aileda Bailey, founder of Ask Aileda, to talk about what it really takes to lead through rapid change without getting trapped in urgency, burnout, or reactive decision-making. Aileda explains why leaders need to understand their own "human operating system," how neuroscience can help entrepreneurs perform better under pressure, and why AI should be treated as a resource and NOT a replacement for judgment, intuition, trust, or leadership. Matt and Aileda also dig into one of the biggest challenges founders face as their companies grow: making the shift from owner to leader. Because if every question, decision, and problem still has to come through you, you're not really scaling. You're becoming the bottleneck.   In this episode, you'll learn: Why trying to keep up with constant change can actually make you a worse leader How to step out of urgency and make decisions with more clarity Why AI can accelerate the problems already hiding inside a business The human skills technology can't replace How neuroscience can help you reframe stress and pressure When to trust data—and when experience and intuition matter What "conscious leadership" actually means in practical terms Why founders struggle to give up control as their companies grow The difference between acting like an owner and leading like a CEO Why scaling requires reinvesting in your people and organization Simple habits that can help leaders think more clearly and perform better under pressure   Your Challenge Before your next big decision, don't react right away. Take a pause. Step away from the screen. Take three deep breaths, go for a walk, or give yourself 24 hours if the decision allows it. Then ask yourself: Am I making this decision from clarity, or from urgency? And if your business is growing, take it one step further: What am I still controlling that someone else on my team should own? Pick one decision to slow down and one responsibility to let go of this week. That's your challenge.   Connect with Aileda Bailey Ask Aileda Website: https://askaileda.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/askaileda Facebook: https://facebook.com/askaileda LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/askaileda YouTube: https://youtube.com/@askaileda   Need capital before growth turns into another bottleneck? If your business is growing but still feels stuck, the answer is not always "throw more money at it." The right capital strategy should support the right growth plan. Matt and the Credit Banc team help business owners explore financing options for working capital, acquisitions, equipment, expansion, and growth opportunities before they are stuck scrambling at the last minute. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/3dh9vy86     Built to Scale is a podcast segment from The Liquid Lunch Project, hosted by Matt, built for entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners who want to grow smarter, tighten operations, improve profitability, and build companies that can scale without chaos running the show.  

What happens when the things you're naturally good at intersect with the things that give you energy?In this special episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort brings his new book, Find Your X Factor, to life through conversations with two leaders who found very different ways to turn their interests, abilities, and experiences into meaningful careers.First, Paul talks with Noah Berger, CEO of Merrimack Valley Transit, about the unlikely intersection of public transportation and the arts. Noah shares how his background as both a transit professional and an artist helped him rethink the rider experience—from brightly redesigned buses and murals to public spaces that feel more welcoming and connected to the communities they serve.But finding your X Factor isn't just about following your passions. Noah and Paul also discuss why mastering the less glamorous parts of the job—regulations, compliance, funding, and operations—builds the foundation and trust leaders need to eventually do things differently.Then, Rod Jones, Head of Modaxo Americas and ANZ, joins Paul to trace an X Factor that has followed him across industries: understanding complex systems and leading people through change. From growing up in Detroit and studying engineering to running manufacturing operations, working in private equity, and leading M&A (mergers & acquisitions) and operations at Modaxo, Rod explains how curiosity, problem-solving, communication became recurring threads throughout his career.Rod also offers a useful reminder for anyone still searching for their own X Factor: look for the things you naturally gravitate toward, the things other people consistently ask you for help with, and the abilities that may come so naturally that you don't even recognize them as strengths.And your X Factor isn't necessarily static. As Rod explains, it can evolve as you do.This is the first of two special Transit Unplugged podcast episodes featuring stories and lessons from Paul's new book, Find Your X Factor, alongside additional conversations coming to Transit Unplugged TV.In this episode:How Noah Berger combined his careers in transit and the artsWhy Merrimack Valley Transit used art, color, and design to change perceptions of public transportationWhy doing the "grunt work" can be essential to eventually doing your best workHow Rod Jones discovered a talent for understanding complex systems and leading people through changeWhy curiosity and problem-solving can transfer across industriesHow to recognize strengths you may be taking for grantedWhy your X Factor can change and evolve throughout your careerFind Your X Factor is available now. Paul will also be appearing at APTA EXPO (https://www.apta.com/event/apta-2026-transform-expo/)for book signings and special events.CreditsHost and Producer: Paul ComfortExecutive Producer: Julie GatesProducer: Chris O'KeeffeProduction Assistant: Desmond GatesEditor: Patrick EmileAssociate Producer: Cyndi RaskinBrand Design: Tina OlagundoyeProduction Assistant: Desmond GatesTransit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo, passionate about moving the world's people.For more information, visit: www.Transit Unplugged.comDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.

How much does a leader actually matter to an organization's success? We tend to credit CEOs, founders, and other powerful figures with shaping the institutions they lead, but historian Jared Diamond argues that we often underestimate the role of timing, circumstance, industry, and plain luck. Diamond explains his “Hamlet test,” which asks whether someone else could have achieved the same outcome or whether the leader was uniquely qualified to do it, and how it applies to many business leaders. He also explains why some leaders are able to seize a fleeting moment of opportunity, why founders can have an outsized influence on institutions, and why boards may overestimate the impact of replacing a struggling CEO. Diamond is author of Prophets, Profits, Coaches, and Kings: (When) Do Leaders Matter?

Episode 679 Schedule a one on one free coaching call, click here or visit LoanOfficerStrategyCall.com. Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White. In this episode, Carl White sits down with Kevin Gillespie to explore an important leadership question: what works better, motivation or inspiration? They discuss how motivation can create an immediate push to take action, while inspiration can help people develop the internal drive and confidence to keep moving forward even when no one is pushing them. Carl and Kevin share examples from their own experiences and explain why great leadership is not about choosing one approach over the other. The key is understanding what your team needs in the moment. Sometimes people need encouragement and an example to follow. Other times they need clear standards, accountability, and a respectful push to take action. They also discuss why leaders should focus on the activities people can control instead of only measuring results like applications and closings. By coaching the right behaviors, setting clear expectations, and leading by example, leaders can help their teams improve while building a culture of personal responsibility. Whether you're leading a branch, managing a team, or looking to become a stronger leader, this episode will help you think differently about how you motivate, inspire, coach, and hold people accountable. To learn more about Kevin Gillespie's Leadership Academy and strategies for growing a stronger mortgage team, visit ProfitDrivenPlan.com.

Cornelia Choe explains why being right is no longer enough for leaders operating in environments of constant change. She calls the problem "perspective blindness": we may be correct about what we see while still seeing only part of the picture. Drawing on experiences across private equity, government, nonprofits, and leadership advisory, Cornelia argues that information has become increasingly commoditized while context and judgment have become more valuable. AI can broaden our understanding and challenge our thinking, but it can also become "a very easy substitute for judgment" when leaders accept its answers without questioning them. The discussion examines two forms of perspective blindness. Reality blindness occurs when leaders fail to get close enough to different people, ideas, and situations. Projection blindness occurs when they assume others see the world as they do. Both become increasingly consequential when different members of an organization are responding to rapidly changing realities. Cornelia encourages leaders to move "from being an expert to the chief investigator of their company": continually seeking perspectives that challenge their assumptions, listening closely to customers and stakeholders, and questioning whether the value they have historically created still meets what people need today. Her advice for customer conversations is deliberately simple: "just zip it and listen." AI can support the same discipline. Cornelia uses AI personas representing people who see an issue differently from her to expose blind spots and expand the range of possibilities, while continuing to triangulate those perspectives with human judgment. Before an important decision, she recommends asking: "Who sees this differently? Why do they see this differently? What do they see? And which of my assumptions would they change?" The goal, she argues, "is not to eliminate uncertainty," but to take a wider view before making consequential decisions. Get Cornelia's book, The Panoramic Leader, here: https://tinyurl.com/57mkz4dw Claim your free gift: Free gift #1 McKinsey & BCG winning resume www.FIRMSconsulting.com/resumePDF Free gift #2 Breakthrough Decisions Guide with 25 AI Prompts www.FIRMSconsulting.com/decisions Free gift #3 Five Reasons Why People Ignore Somebody www.FIRMSconsulting.com/owntheroom Free gift #4 Access episode 1 from Build a Consulting Firm, Level 1 www.FIRMSconsulting.com/build Free gift #5 The Overall Approach used in well-managed strategy studies www.FIRMSconsulting.com/OverallApproach Free gift #6 Get a copy of Nine Leaders in Action, a book we co-authored with some of our clients: www.FIRMSconsulting.com/gift

Great leaders don't just know how to give feedback—they know how to receive it.In this episode of Olympic Minds: Leadership Beyond Limits, Sherry Winn welcomes Karen Gilhooly for a powerful conversation about feedback, self-awareness, burnout, purpose, and authentic leadership.Karen shares the personal experience that forced her to look honestly at how she was showing up—and how accepting difficult feedback became a turning point in her life and leadership.Discover why feedback can be an act of care, why leaders need the courage to admit when they're wrong, and how reconnecting with purpose and joy can lead to more meaningful success.

The Great Leader has given it a huge amount of thought and has decided that 'Retail Roulette' (an idea that the IBS half-heartedly tried out last week) could, in theory, potentially, in the right market conditions, become a semi-regular feature, depending on many factors... So that's exciting. Plus, Steve has been chatting to his bin, so there's a lot to unpack there.Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week's podcast is dedicated to Alfie. Thank you.

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Good decisions depend on more than having the most information—they require knowing when to trust experience, whose judgment matters most, and how to keep hierarchy from getting in the way. In this episode, Andy Stanley draws from his latest book, What Great Leaders Do, which identifies seven practices of effective leadership. This conversation goes deeper on two: trusting your leadership intuition and resisting the "evolution of a court" around influential leaders. Andy explains why intuition is often acquired knowledge leaders cannot immediately articulate, how to draw that judgment out of the right people on your team, and why positional authority should not determine whose voice carries the most weight. He also explores the safeguards leaders need as their influence grows and why finishing well requires choosing enduring values over immediate pressures. The conversation was conducted by Life.Church founding pastor Craig Groeschel in front of a live audience at the 2026 Global Leadership Summit.

Lee Benson, CEO of Execute to Win and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "Your Most Important Number," and "Value Creation Family," believes families and organizations have something in common: they're perfectly designed to produce the results they get. In this conversation, Lee explains why removing every obstacle—whether for employees or children—often creates dependence instead of ownership. He explores why healthy struggle is essential for developing resilience, how creating value matters more than chasing success, why lowering expectations delays independence, and how the same leadership principles that build accountable organizations also build capable families. Whether you're leading a company, raising children, or doing both, this conversation offers practical insights for developing responsibility, resilience, and a lifelong commitment to creating value for others. Find episode 526 on The Leadership Podcast, on YouTube @theleadershippodcast, or wherever you get your podcasts! Key Moments [03:48] Why musicians peak young, according to Lee [07:05] Applying "organizations are perfectly designed" to family [09:57] Why families build dependency instead of ownership [13:14] Unsupervised 70s kids vs. sheltered kids today [16:52] Lee's origin story: kicked out at 17 [18:45] Success vs. intentionally creating value [23:41] Healthy struggle vs. unhealthy struggle [31:55] The leadership behavior that quietly destroys value [37:55] The moment success and value creation split for Lee [41:40] The three value buckets: material, emotional, spiritual [44:48] Lee's closing challenge to listeners Memorable Quotes "Don't be a victim. Be a developer, not a victim." "All the opportunity in the world is in the struggle." "We create the environment from which everybody creates value." "Goals matter, systems to achieve goals matter more. Leadership matters most." "Positive emotional energy, to me, is the scarcest commodity on the planet." "How we show up with their potential is a really big deal." "Everyone's a leader all the time." Explore the full archive at www.theleadershippodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts! These are the books mentioned in this episode Resources Mentioned The Leadership Podcast | theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by | www.darley.com Rafti Advisors. LLC | www.raftiadvisors.com Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC | selfreliantleadership.com Website | www.etw.com Podcast | www.etw.com/syv-podcast Facebook | www.facebook.com/ETW.executetowin LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/lee-j-benson Instagram | www.instagram.com/executetowin TLP137: How to Spend 60% of Your Time With Your Employees

Leaders do not simply enter a room. They change it. In episode 632 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Debbie Foster about leading self, the first cornerstone from their new book, Be a Next Level Leader.  Debbie explains why “leaders bring the weather” and how a leader's emotions, attention, and energy can shape an entire meeting. Together, they explore what happens when leaders make promises they cannot realistically keep, become bottlenecks for their teams, or undermine decisions by delivering them as someone else's instructions.  They also discuss why honoring commitments is essential to building trust, how to renegotiate a deadline without hiding behind busyness, and what it means to speak as a leader even when you disagree with a decision. Debbie and Stephanie share practical scripts, exercises, and shared language law firm teams can use to make better leadership habits part of everyday work.  If you want your team to trust your word, follow your direction, and feel secure when pressure rises, better leadership starts with understanding how you show up.  Listen to our previous episodes on Law Firm Leadership, Self-Awareness & Building Stronger Teams.  #627: Building Stronger Law Firm Teams Through Better Communication, with Zeina Baydoun Apple | Spotify | LTN  #615: How to Stop Being the Bottleneck and Build Stronger Teams, with Debbie Foster and Stephanie Everett Apple | Spotify | LTN  #596: The Athlete's Mindset for Lawyers, with Jess Sargus Apple | Spotify | LTN  #592: Client Care, Culture, and Character: A Framework for Great Leaders, with William O'Neal Apple | Spotify | LTN  #527: Casting Your Vision and Leading Your Firm, with Kevin DeShazo Apple | Spotify | LTN  Links from the episode:  https://beanextlevelleader.com/    Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!   If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.   Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.   Subscribe to Lawyerist Podcast: https://play.megaphone.fm/xrm0mqp4tqwi0ozntiu41g Chapters / Timestamps  00:00 – Introduction  01:19 – Why Leadership Teams Need Shared Language  03:16 – Meet Debbie Foster  03:45 – Why Leadership Starts with Leading Self  04:13 – Leaders Bring the Weather  05:27 – Showing Up Fully Present  06:17 – How Broken Commitments Erode Trust  08:15 – When the Leader Becomes the Bottleneck  09:29 – Speak as a Leader, Not a Messenger  10:11 – Disagree, Commit & Support the Decision  12:02 – How Leaders Undermine Their Own Credibility  12:57 – Turning Leadership Theory into Practical Tools  14:31 – Scripts for Renegotiating Commitments & Receiving Feedback  16:10 – How the Book and Workbook Took Shape  17:21 – Shared Language Creates Stronger Leaders  19:26 – Leading When Responsibility Exceeds Authority  21:21 – How Do You Show Up Under Stress?  22:34 – Closing Thoughts 

The trait we've heard the most about Jaylen Raynor is his leadership. While Jake Brend doesn't downplay the importance of Raynor being a quarterback off the field, he weighs in on the importance of what he needs to bring to the field in 2026. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 314 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Michael Mok, a powerhouse entrepreneur, as he shares how leadership, clear goal-setting, and relentless action turned his childhood passion for "adult Legos" into a flourishing business that empowers families. Tune in and discover how taking action from a place of purpose can transform your life, your business, and those you serve! TIMESTAMPS[00:00:05] Welcome & community—how Elite Coaching shapes relationships.[00:01:50] Michael Mok's transformation from science to construction: embracing childhood passions.[00:04:18] The mission: helping families, building safer homes, and industry challenges.[00:07:22] Health wins: discovering hidden dangers and making measurable impact.[00:11:19] The role of fulfillment, vision, and making a 10x impact.[00:13:24] Free resources & connecting with Michael Mok.QUOTES"You already know what you want to do as a young child; you just may not remember it. If you feel and listen to your heart, you know where you want to go." – Michael Mok"The fulfillment aspect is the most important thing that keeps you going. Without it, you just could give up." – Michael Mok"I believe that starting a podcast can radically change your life and your business if you let it. And I'm qualified to say something so bold because I've lived it." – Sebastian Rusk==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLabMichael MokInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeljmok/ ==========================Take the quiz now! https://podcastquiz.online/==========================Need Money For Your Business? Our Friends at Closer Capital can help! Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474 

Do great leaders actually matter? Or are they just being carried along by bigger forces – from timing to sheer dumb luck? It's the question that underpins almost every argument about politics, business and sport. And it's one that Jared Diamond, the UCLA professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, has spent years trying to answer. He joins Emma Kennedy to reveal when leaders can – and cannot – bring about effective change. • Buy Jared's book Profits, Prophets, Coaches and Kings: (When) Do Leaders Matter? from our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too.• Get tickets for Origin Story Live! at Islington's Union Chapel on Tuesday, September 1 • Back us on Patreon – www.patreon.com/bunkercastWritten and presented by Emma Kennedy. Producer: James Liddell. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.www.podmasters.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Teacher Editor Jo Earp dropping into your podcast feed to give you a heads up on a cracking new episode coming up tomorrow. It's all about leadership and I'm joined by 2 guests with a wealth of experience on the topic – Lisa Rodgers, CEO of the Australian Council for Educational Research, and Lisa Newland, CEO of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders. We're speaking ahead of the ACEL National Conference, with the 2026 theme Bold Leadership: New Frontiers in Education. ACER is partnering with ACEL to deliver the conference this year. Join me for tomorrow's episode to hear Lisa and Lisa talk about their own approach to leadership, great examples they've seen over the years, and the importance of amplifying educator voice and elevating the profession.

Build. Break. Rebuild better. Kelton Higgins shares the mindset behind great leadership—how to navigate setbacks, stop overcomplicating success, overcome worst-case thinking, and earn respect through results. Because the biggest thing standing in your way is often the story you're telling yourself.

Send us Fan MailIn this rebroadcast from 2023, we revisit a conversation that feels just as relevant today: What do you do when you get laid off?Losing a job—or experiencing an unexpected work transition—can be disorienting, painful, and deeply personal. In this episode, Nathan and Linda explore how leaders can navigate these moments with greater intention.We discuss:Four organizational dynamics that can signal change is comingWhy self-compassion matters after losing a jobThe importance of caring for yourself physically and emotionallyWhy reaching out to your people is about more than networkingHow unexpected transitions can become opportunities for growth and transformationIf you're navigating a career transition—or walking alongside someone who is—this conversation offers a practical reminder: give yourself permission to acknowledge what's hard, care for yourself, and stay connected to the people who know you best.Three practices for navigating a layoff:Practice self-compassionPrioritize self-careReach out to your peopleSupport the show-Read the full blog post here!CONTACT USemail: connect@leadershipvisionconsulting.comLinkedIn FacebookLeadership Vision OnlineABOUTThe Leadership Vision Podcast is a weekly show sharing our expertise in discovering, practicing, and implementing a Strengths-based approach to people, teams, and culture. Contact us to talk to us about helping your team understand the power of Strengths.

Following a 27-year career as a CEO and entrepreneur, Jim Ellis became a professor and — from 2007 to 2019 — dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. Many of his former students are successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. Jim — author of the new book, A Journey of Insights: Lessons in Leadership and Legacy — says he learned as much as he taught by listening to the ideas and feedback of students, colleagues, alumni, family members, and even strangers. Many attributes distinguish a great leader from a good one. However, as Jim explains, being a discerning listener may be the most important leadership skill of all. You won't need an MBA to learn from Jim. All you need is to tune in to this week's episode. Monday Morning Radio, now in its 15th season, is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Jim Ellis, A Journey of InsightsPosted: August 24, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 43:50 Episode: 706

Most British people have spent all summer talking about the weather and The Great Leader reflects that beautifully, in todays programme. Then Steve continues to talk about the weather and if anything it all gets silly after that. Plus, a return to Heathrow business hotels and PERHAPS the birth of the NEXT BIG THING on British radio.Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week's podcast is dedicated to Kiera. Thank you.

If you lead a church, business, team, organization—or simply want to become someone others trust and want to follow—this conversation is for you. In this episode: • How to lead people relationally • What creates a strong, healthy culture • Leading through growth and change • Developing and empowering other leaders • Staying humble as your influence increases • Why who you are matters as much as what you build Subscribe to The Relational Leader Podcast for more conversations on leadership, relationships, culture, and becoming the kind of leader people want to follow.Special Guest: Pastor Chad Veach.

What sets exceptional leaders, teachers—and high-impact people across all human pursuits—apart from the rest? How do they think, act, and view the world? And how do they view themselves? Who should leaders rely on “to never make a wrong decision?” And what powerful technique may immediately improve your leadership, teaching and parenting?Find out from Todd Whitaker, exclusively in conversation with Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa on Intersections Podcast.Todd Whitaker is one of America's leading authorities on teacher and principal effectiveness, staff morale, teacher leadership, and school culture and climate. A former math teacher, basketball coach, school principal, central office administrator and award-winning educator, Todd has worked across multiple layers of the education system, gaining deep, firsthand insight into what makes schools thrive and what causes them to falter. He is currently a faculty member in educational leadership at the University of Missouri and professor emeritus at Indiana State University. Todd has written over 65 books on education, including What Great Teachers Do Differently, What Great Principals Do Differently and Shifting the Monkey. Todd's work has been instrumental in shifting schools from managing problems to building cultures of excellence, and through his talks and writings, has inspired hundreds of thousands of fellow educators, consistently championing the power of the individual to strengthen leadership and drive meaningful change.In this episode, Todd reveals:- The mindset and habits of exceptional people across all walks of life- Who can leaders rely on “to never make a wrong decision”- A powerful technique to immediately improve your leadership, teaching, and parenting

Leaders do not simply enter a room. They change it. In episode 632 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Debbie Foster about leading self, the first cornerstone from their new book, Be a Next Level Leader.  Debbie explains why “leaders bring the weather” and how a leader's emotions, attention, and energy can shape an entire meeting. Together, they explore what happens when leaders make promises they cannot realistically keep, become bottlenecks for their teams, or undermine decisions by delivering them as someone else's instructions.  They also discuss why honoring commitments is essential to building trust, how to renegotiate a deadline without hiding behind busyness, and what it means to speak as a leader even when you disagree with a decision. Debbie and Stephanie share practical scripts, exercises, and shared language law firm teams can use to make better leadership habits part of everyday work.  If you want your team to trust your word, follow your direction, and feel secure when pressure rises, better leadership starts with understanding how you show up.  Listen to our previous episodes on Law Firm Leadership, Self-Awareness & Building Stronger Teams.  #627: Building Stronger Law Firm Teams Through Better Communication, with Zeina Baydoun Apple | Spotify | LTN  #615: How to Stop Being the Bottleneck and Build Stronger Teams, with Debbie Foster and Stephanie Everett Apple | Spotify | LTN  #596: The Athlete's Mindset for Lawyers, with Jess Sargus Apple | Spotify | LTN  #592: Client Care, Culture, and Character: A Framework for Great Leaders, with William O'Neal Apple | Spotify | LTN  #527: Casting Your Vision and Leading Your Firm, with Kevin DeShazo Apple | Spotify | LTN  Links from the episode:  https://beanextlevelleader.com/    Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!   If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.   Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.   Chapters / Timestamps  00:00 – Introduction  01:19 – Why Leadership Teams Need Shared Language  03:16 – Meet Debbie Foster  03:45 – Why Leadership Starts with Leading Self  04:13 – Leaders Bring the Weather  05:27 – Showing Up Fully Present  06:17 – How Broken Commitments Erode Trust  08:15 – When the Leader Becomes the Bottleneck  09:29 – Speak as a Leader, Not a Messenger  10:11 – Disagree, Commit & Support the Decision  12:02 – How Leaders Undermine Their Own Credibility  12:57 – Turning Leadership Theory into Practical Tools  14:31 – Scripts for Renegotiating Commitments & Receiving Feedback  16:10 – How the Book and Workbook Took Shape  17:21 – Shared Language Creates Stronger Leaders  19:26 – Leading When Responsibility Exceeds Authority  21:21 – How Do You Show Up Under Stress?  22:34 – Closing Thoughts 

Servant Leadership: Are You Avoiding It? What if the biggest leadership breakthrough of your career isn’t a new strategy, a new title, or a new set of KPIs — but a philosophy you’ve been overlooking your whole career? That’s the question at the heart of today’s show. At 5pm Eastern on “A New Direction with Coach Jay,” I’m sitting down live with Mark Miller — co-author, alongside legendary leadership expert Ken Blanchard, of the newly revised and expanded 4th edition of “The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do.” Blanchard and Miller say 82 percent of managers struggle to lead effectively, and their answer to why is deceptively simple: servant leadership. If that number makes you uncomfortable, good — that’s exactly why this conversation matters. “The Secret” isn’t your typical leadership book stacked with theory and jargon. It’s a business fable — the story of Debbie Brewster, a newly promoted executive who’s drowning in low morale, high turnover, and a team that’s losing faith in her. Her mentor hands her one deceptively simple truth: great leaders serve. That’s servant leadership in action, and it plays out through the five practices of the SERVE model — seeing the future, engaging and developing others, reinventing continuously, valuing both results and relationships, and embodying the values you claim to hold. What makes this conversation especially powerful is who’s sitting across from me. Mark Miller didn’t study servant leadership from a distance — he lived it. He walked into Chick-fil-A as the company’s 16th employee, starting out in the warehouse and mailroom, and spent the next 45 years working his way up through Corporate Communications, Field Operations, and Training and Development before retiring as Vice President of High-Performance Leadership. That’s a quarter century spent directing research and initiatives worth tens of millions of dollars to figure out, test, and validate what actually works when you’re trying to lead people well.  This is a man who has been in the trenches — which means today’s conversation isn’t theory, it’s tested truth. So here’s what we’ll be digging into together: why so many capable, hardworking managers still fail to lead effectively — and what the small percentage who practice true servant leadership are doing differently. We’ll talk about what it really means to “see the future” as a leader, why reinventing yourself never stops being optional, and how you rebuild trust and credibility once it’s been damaged.  Whether you’re leading a team of two or two thousand, this episode is going to hand you a servant leadership framework you can start using before the day is over. If you would like engage Mark’s services you can call him on his cell phone directly: 678-612-8441 or email Mark, mark@leadeveryday.com Ken Blanchard & Mark Miller‘s book, “The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do, , 4th Edition, Revised and Expanded” is what I would refer to as a timeless guide for those seeking to be great leaders.  Why do I say timeless?  Because the principles in this book would work in the first century and will work any time in the future. I had never read the previous versions of the book, so I do not know what to compare it to, but I can tell you that was fundamental mind shifts in every single chapter.  The book is counter-intuitive for those leaders that believe they must be in control.  Yes, you need to be valuing results, but if you want your leadership to translate into great results you need to value those relationships both inside and outside of your organization or business. You have probably heard the term “servant leadership”.  But you may have not really thought how a leader actually serves others.  Well, this is where the book sets itself apart from other books.  It doesn’t just talk about it as a philosophical ideal, but puts into practical terms that translate into greater profits, and truly having a great team. I truly enjoyed reading every page of this book.  What I pulled from The Secret was more than a great story that surrounded the main principles of SERVE, but also the valuable practical nuggets that made me think, and that I could apply to my own leadership immediately.  Do yourself and your business a huge favor and get it. You can get your copy of The Secret by clicking here. Please reach out and thank the sponsors of  A New Direction and bringing you great guests like these: Linda Craft Team Realtors. So what can you say about a real estate company that has spent more than 40 years at the top of their game? Well the first thing is you have to admit that their customers and clients continue to drive their business…but why? That's because the Linda Craft Team continue to believe that every person and every relationship is important, not just now, but even in the future. It is why she is devoted to continually adding value to her clients and community by serving them in ways that matter…it is also why their clients say, “The Linda Craft Team have legendary customer service!” When it comes to real estate start with the legends start with Linda Craft & Team, Realtors – www.LindaCraft.com Hey…do me a favor and please tell your friends to subscribe to A New Direction on their favorite podcast platform and give us a 5 star rating we are so grateful when you do! ABOUT YOUR HOST Meet Jay Izso Executive Performance Coach  |  Host of A New Direction Every week on A New Direction, I sit down with CEOs, founders, and the researchers behind the science of leadership performance. The conversations go deep. We talk about the decisions that built companies, the mistakes that nearly destroyed them, and the personal breakthroughs that changed everything. But here's what most people don't know about me: the show is an extension of the work I do every day with executives behind closed doors. Who I Am I'm an Executive Performance Coach. I work with CEOs and founders of $5M-$50M companies who have hit a wall they can't explain. The marketing looks fine. The team is capable. The market is there. But the business won't move. The problem, almost every time, is the person running it. I find the personal behavioral patterns that are driving the business dysfunction. Then I help the CEO disrupt those patterns so the company can grow. That's it. No motivational platitudes. No vision boards. Diagnostics, intervention, results. Where This Comes From My approach comes from two places most coaches never set foot in. The farm. I grew up as a farmhand in Ithaca, Nebraska—population 100. I started working at nine years old. By the time I left for college, I'd spent a decade learning that you can't cheat the harvest, pain is part of the job, and the work has to get done whether you feel like it or not. I was fourteen the first time I had to castrate boars. Nobody was going to do it for me. That lesson never left: sometimes you have to do things afraid. The forensic psychology unit. In graduate school at Washington State University, I trained under Dr. Thomas Brigham—co-author of the Handbook of Applied Behavior Analysis—in a human behavior lab focused on real-world problems. I then served in a Clinical Psych II role at Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake, Washington, a forensic setting where I conducted psychological evaluations of individuals charged with the most serious criminal offenses. Sixteen months assessing human behavior at its most extreme taught me how to cut through defenses, identify what's really driving someone's decisions, and see what they can't see in themselves.

The strongest leaders aren't the ones who think they have all the answers.They're the ones willing to hear the truth.In this powerful solo episode of The Van Deeb Podcast, Van Deeb explains why accepting constructive criticism isn't a weakness—it's one of the greatest leadership skills you can develop.Drawing from more than four decades of leadership, entrepreneurship, and business ownership, Van shares real stories about building successful companies, leading by committee, consulting with business owners, and learning from people who weren't afraid to challenge his thinking.Whether you're leading a company, managing a team, raising a family, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself, this episode will change the way you think about feedback.ReferencesVan Deebhttps://vandeeb.comNebraska Realtyhttps://nebraskarealty.comReal Estate Masterclasshttps://realestatemasterclass.online

The hardest person you'll ever lead is the person you see in the mirror every day. And the more influence you have, the more important self-leadership becomes. In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard continue their conversation on why self-leadership is the foundation of great leadership. They explore why leaders must prioritize what they value most over what they want now, and why leading yourself well requires inviting others in. Download the application guide: https://re.yourmove.is/4xBuTOx Get your copy of Andy’s new book, What Great Leaders Do: https://re.yourmove.is/4g7pEz5 Here's what they cover in this episode: Three commitments great leaders make What great leaders prioritize (2:10) How to determine what you value most (7:36) Why great leaders invite feedback (19:36) Prefer to watch instead of listen? You can find new episodes of the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast on YouTube at YouTube.com/AndyStanleyOfficial Recognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine. If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every leader makes bad decisions - but the difference between a great leader and a mediocre leader is often how they recover from these bad decisions. In this episode, Pastors John & Wayne discuss 5 things leaders should do when they mess up. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

What if the biggest thing holding your team back is you? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I'm joined by Dave Garrison, leadership strategist, former CEO, and co-author of The Buy-In Advantage. Dave has spent more than 25 years helping leaders build organizations where employees don't just show up, they bring their ideas, energy, and initiative with them. We discuss why great leaders stop trying to have all the answers and instead learn how to develop better thinkers. Dave explains how leaders can unintentionally train employees to depend on them, turning themselves into the bottleneck that prevents their organization from growing. We also explore: Why employee engagement is at a crisis point The difference between engagement and true buy-in Why pay, bonuses, and perks don't create lasting motivation How trust allows organizations to respond faster Why great leaders ask questions instead of giving answers How to create a drama-free problem-solving culture Why “three is greater than seven” when setting priorities How purpose and values create stronger organizations Why investing time in your people produces real business results Dave makes a compelling case that creating a buy-in culture doesn't require expensive programs or elaborate incentives. It requires leaders to become more curious, involve their people, and recognize that the collective thinking of the team can be better than the thinking of any one leader. If you're a leader who feels like everyone comes to you for answers, this episode may change the way you lead. Connect with Dave Garrison: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-garrison-growth/ Get the book: ⁠https://garrisongrowth.com/buy-in-book/ Website: ⁠⁠https://garrisongrowth.com/ Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cadre of Men⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Farrow Skin Care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Salty Sailor Coffee Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leader Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Qualified Leadership Series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Positive thinking might be the reason you're still stuck. Pressure doesn't vanish when you become a better leader. The stakes just get bigger. Performance coach and sports psychology expert Joshua Lifrak joins Matt and Luigi to explain how leaders can stay focused, reset after a bad result, and build confidence that is backed by real work, not wishful thinking and a motivational coffee mug. Joshua breaks down the same mental habits used by elite athletes, championship teams, and high-performing business leaders. The goal is not to feel great every second. It is to see the facts, control the next move, and stop one bad moment from wrecking the whole day.  

Leadership isn't just for CEOs, pastors, or business owners—it begins at home. In this conversation, Ginny sits down with bestselling author and leadership expert Andy Stanley to explore the timeless principles from his new book, What Great Leaders Do. While written for organizational leaders, Andy shares why these lessons may be just as transformative for parents. Together they discuss the difference between problems that can be solved and tensions that must be managed, why trusting intuition often matters more than having all the answers, how to pursue clarity when certainty isn't possible, and why the strongest leaders play to their strengths instead of trying to become well-rounded. Andy also offers practical wisdom on protecting family over career, resisting the dangers of ego and entitlement, surrounding yourself with people who tell the truth, and building a life defined by character rather than achievement. Whether you're leading a family, a team, a business, or simply trying to become a wiser, more intentional person, this conversation is filled with practical insights that can shape the way you make decisions, build relationships, and leave a lasting legacy. Get Andy's latest book here. For more on Andy Stanley, visit: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AndyStanleyOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy_stanley/ X: https://x.com/AndyStanle Your Move: https://yourmove.is Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them out below:  BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns IXL Learning - Head to www.ixl.com/1000hours to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership Whisker - Take care of your cats while taking an additional $50 off bundles with code 1000HOURS when you shop www.whisker.com/1000HOURS  Muzzle Sleep Tape - Go to MuzzleSleep.com and use code 1000HOURS for 10% off.  Zenni Optical- Go to www.zenni.com/podcast  and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order, plus free shipping on all U.S. orders over $65. Active Skin Repair - Don't forget to put this in your first aid kit! Visit ActiveSkinRepair.com and use the code 1000HOURS to save 20% on all Active Skin Repair products. KT by Knix - Go to www.KnixTeen.com , and use code 1000HOURS for 15 percent off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The path to becoming a great leader begins with one simple question: What would a great leader do?In this episode, Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard begin a new series unpacking Andy's new book, What Great Leaders Do: 7 Essentials for Enduring Impact. They explore why self-leadership is the foundation of every other aspect of leadership, why giftedness alone isn't enough to be a leader worth following, and how the greatest challenge every leader faces is the person they see in the mirror each morning.Download the application guide: https://bit.ly/4fJxWwJGet your copy of What Great Leaders Do: https://andystanley.com/what-great-leaders-doHere's what they cover in this episode: Why leadership is both a gift and a responsibility (6:18) Why leading yourself is harder than leading others (15:45) The gap where most leadership failures begin (19:25) The first commitment of self-leadership (31:52) Special thanks to our sponsor BELAY for offering a free download of their guide: 5 Signs You’ve Become the Financial Bottleneck. It will help you identify where your financial processes may be too dependent on you and how to build the systems your organization needs. Just text the word ANDY to 55123 to claim your free guide now.Prefer to watch instead of listen? You can find new episodes of the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast on YouTube at YouTube.com/AndyStanleyOfficialRecognized as one of Forbes' 6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024 and one of the Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs, according to Industry Leader Magazine.If this podcast has made you a better leader, you can help it by leaving a quick Spotify or Apple Podcasts review. You can visit Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and then go to the “Reviews” section. Thank you for sharing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.