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Intentional Leader with Cal Walters134: Randy Gravitt — Winning at Home Without Losing at Work, Leading With Presence, and Why Hope Is Not a Strategy➡️ Get my free weekly newsletter (The Intentional Letter): https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Get Randy's book: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Begins-Home-Strategy-Leadership/dp/B0CTYGNXCG Learn about Lead Every Day: https://leadeveryday.com/ In this episode, Cal Walters sits down with executive coach, speaker, and author Randy Gravitt of @Lead_Every_Day to explore one of the most important leadership questions of our time: How do you pursue excellence at work without sacrificing what matters most at home? Randy shares powerful insights from decades of coaching leaders across Fortune 100 companies, professiona...
2026-01-161h 01
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters133: LTG(R) Milford Beagle "Beags" — A Three-Star General on True North, Resilience, Feedback, and How to Lead With Confidence Without Becoming Overconfident➡️ Get my free weekly newsletter (The Intentional Letter): https://courses.calwalters.me/signup 📚 Get LTG (Ret.) Beagle's new book, When the Map Runs Out: https://www.amazon.com/When-Map-Runs-Out-Uncertain/dp/B0G1ZGH76J As leaders rise, they often hear less and less truth. LTG (Ret.) Milford Beagle calls this the cone of silence—and he warns that it's one of the quietest ways leaders lose their true north. In this episode, we explore how to lead when your "map" falls apart. General Beagle shares his journey from a stunned new platoon leader at Fort P...
2025-12-031h 20
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters132: Joe McCormack — Special Operations Communication Expert Shares How to Say Less, Communicate With Clarity, and Lead With Quiet ConfidenceConnect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephpmccormack/ Learn more about The Brief Lab: https://thebrieflab.com/ How do you become the kind of leader who cuts through noise, communicates with clarity, and actually moves people to action? In this episode of the Intentional Leader Podcast, Cal talks with Joe McCormack—founder of The Brief Lab and author of Brief, Noise, and Quiet Works. Joe has trained elite military units and Fortune 500 executives to be clear, concise, and intentional communicators, and to rediscover the quiet that makes powerful communication possible. Th...
2025-11-1455 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters128: Accomplish Anything as a Leader with the 3 Levels of Clarity and the Intentional Leader Lab➡️ Learn about the Intentional Leader Lab: https://intentionalleaderlab.com Book a call: https://tally.so/r/w8X6dz Apply today: https://tally.so/r/nr40XM The Intentional Leader Lab: A Mastermind for Successful Leaders Who Refuse to Plateau Even the best leaders can drift, but this carefully curated leadership community and Cal's Narrow Path™ Framework give you the tools, accountability, and systems to accelerate your growth. Only 11 spots left.
2025-09-0203 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters127: Dr. Travis Bradberry — Emotional Intelligence Expert Gives Practical Advice to Increase Your EQ, Increase Your Self-Awareness, and Change Your Thinking➡️ Apply to the Intentional Leader Lab (only 12 slots available): https://intentionalleaderlab.com/ In this conversation, Cal introduces the Intentional Leader Lab, a coaching program aimed at enhancing leadership skills through emotional intelligence. Dr. Travis Bradberry, an expert in emotional intelligence, discusses its significance in leadership, differentiating it from IQ, and the importance of self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness. The conversation emphasizes practical strategies for developing emotional intelligence and the impact it has on personal and professional relationships. Dr. Travis Bradberry is a best-selling author and a leading expert in emotional intelligence (EQ), co-authoring the #1 bestseller Emot...
2025-08-2645 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters125: Patrick Lencioni — The One Thing Every Leader Needs and His Top Advice to Leaders at All Stages➡️ Get my free weekly newsletter (The Intentional Letter): https://courses.calwalters.me/signup In this episode of the Intentional Leader podcast, Cal and Patrick Lencioni delve into the core motivations behind leadership, emphasizing the importance of serving others over seeking personal gain. They discuss the impact of fear on leadership effectiveness, the necessity of daily self-reflection, and the significance of understanding one's wounds in shaping leadership styles. The conversation also touches on the importance of unity within organizations and offers practical advice for leaders at various stages of their careers, encouraging self-discovery and intentionality in leadership practices.
2025-06-3059 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters124: Geoff Woods — Leverage AI for Elite Thinking and Decision Making (The Ai-Driven Leader)➡️ Get my Newsletter (Intentional Letter): https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Discover Your Core Values: https://calwalters.me/course Geoff Woods is the author of The AI-Driven Leader and the Founder of AI Leadership, where he empowers leaders to harness AI, escape operational overwhelm, and think strategically to accelerate growth. AI Leadership is spearheaded by Geoff Woods, a visionary leader with a proven track record helping companies grow through strategic thinking and AI-driven solutions. As the former Chief Growth Officer of Jindal Steel & Power, he drove market cap growth from $750M to $12B in...
2025-05-2952 min
The Military LeaderIntentional Leadership, Podcasting, and Leaving a Legacy | Cal WaltersIn this episode of The Military Leader Podcast, I sit down with Cal Walters—Army Ranger, JAG officer, professor of leadership, and host of The Intentional Leader Podcast, ranked in the top 1.5% of shows worldwide.We dive into Cal's journey from long commutes and solo reflection to launching a global leadership platform. You'll hear how a desire to grow (and a nudge from his wife) led to a podcast that’s now shaped over 125 conversations with leaders across the military, business, and academic worlds.We cover:✅ Why self-leadership is the foundation of leading others...
2025-05-2044 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters121: Dr. Steve Graves — Work-Life Balance Tools to Win at Home and at WorkSign up for The Intentional Letter: https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Discover Your Core Values Course: https://courses.calwalters.me/offers/DmXNju9f/checkout The Work-Life Balance Toolbox: https://www.stephenrgraves.com/balance Steve's book, Flourishing (for free!): https://www.stephenrgraves.com/flourish Cornerstone+ Membership: https://www.cornerstoneco.com/ In this episode of the Intentional Leader Podcast, Cal speaks with CEO coach Steve Graves about the intricacies of leadership, coaching, and achieving a balanced life. They explore the importance of holistic coaching, the courage required to make meaningful life c...
2025-03-2846 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters120: Katie Quesada — Master Storytelling with Story Expert to Fortune 500 Companies➡️ Sign up for my Intentional Letter: https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Follow Katie's work: https://katiequesada.com/ In this conversation, storytelling expert Katie Quesada discusses the profound impact of storytelling on personal and professional lives. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling in leadership, how it can create emotional connections, and the science behind why stories resonate with us. Katie shares her journey into storytelling consulting, practical frameworks for effective storytelling, and the significance of personal and family narratives. The discussion also highlights the difference between macro and micro storytelling, encouraging leaders to weave stor...
2025-03-1253 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters117: Charles Feltman — A Simple Framework for Building (and Rebuilding) Trust that Every Leader NeedsSubscribe to the Intentional Letter (my weekly newsletter): https://courses.calwalters.me/signup Get the The Thin Book of Trust. Cal and Charles Feltman delve into the intricate nature of trust, exploring its biological underpinnings and the personal experiences that shape our propensity to trust or distrust others. They discuss the importance of sincerity, reliability, competence, and care as key assessments of trustworthiness, and how leaders can foster a trusting environment by extending trust to their teams. Charles Feltman has over 25 years of professional experience coaching, facilitating, consulting to, and training people who lea...
2025-01-3057 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters114: Brigadier General Shane Reeves — How West Point is Preparing Leaders for Uncertainty and AmbiguityGain clarity with my Core Values course: https://calwalters.me/course Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vn6ZwWWcFZw Learn more about West Point, the world's preeminent leader development institution: https://www.westpoint.edu/ In this episode of the Intentional Leader Podcast, Cal speaks with Brigadier General Shane Reeves, the Dean of West Point, about the challenges of preparing leaders for an uncertain future. They discuss the importance of innovation, character development, and critical thinking in military education, as well as the unique qualities of the next generation of leaders. General...
2024-10-1059 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters108: Jamie Winship — How to Avoid an Identity Crisis and Discover Your True CallingFollow Cal at https://calwalters.me/ Get back time and make decision making easier by discovering your core values: https://courses.calwalters.me/offers/DmXNju9f/checkout Jamie Winship has decades of experience bringing peaceful solutions to areas of the world that experience the highest levels of conflict. After a distinguished career in law enforcement in the metro Washington DC area, Jamie had a unique opportunity to bring his identity-centric approach of transformation to the field of education. He earned an MA in English and accepted a position at a university in Indonesia. Jamie developed...
2024-06-141h 29
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters95: How to Be a Leader That's Not About YouOn today's quick hit episode, Cal shares three keys to being a leader that's not about you. If you're interested in growing in your leadership practice and being inspired to think differently and unlock greater personal potential, we want to give you a gift. Just click the link below and tell us where to send you 12 Ideas That Will Make You A Better Leader In 2022.
2022-09-0914 minIntentional Leader with Cal WaltersBRB - I'm Moving!Hello my friend! I wanted to share a very short message today… As many of you know, I'm a lawyer in the Army. And part of being in the Army (at least for what I do), means we move every few years. During the month of June, my family and I will be moving from the area around Fort Bragg, NC to Charlottesville, VA where I'll be teaching at the Army JAG School. I'm really excited to get to work the teaching muscle and hopefully be a positive influence on the many Army leaders that flow...
2022-06-2401 minIntentional Leader with Cal Walters89: Cal Walters — Reflections on 3 Years of Podcasting, Setbacks, and Self-LeadershipWe're celebrating 3 years of podcasting! Thank you to all of you that listen to and support this show! I want to specifically thank two groups of supporters, our Patreon members and those that have left a rating/review on Apple Pocasts or Spotify. Your support goes a long way! Want to become a Patron of Intentional Leader? You can support the podcast by donating $1, $2, $5 (or whatever you like!) on Patreon. Sign up here! Want to help us continue to get great guests and grow this community? Please leave a rating or review o...
2022-05-251h 15Intentional Leader with Cal Walters84: Graham Cochrane — How to Get Paid for What You Know to Live and Give MoreSign Up Here to Win a Free Copy of Graham's Book! Cal Walters and Wes Cochrane interview Graham Cochrane (Wes's older brother) about this new book, "How to Get Paid for What You Know." Graham Cochrane is a business coach to over 3,500 premium customers worldwide. He founded The Recording Revolution, an online music business that generates 7 figures in revenue, in 2009. He now hosts over 80,000+ monthly followers on his podcast, YouTube channel, and blog, talking about business, mindset, productivity, and psychology. Graham has been featured in Business Insider, Yahoo!, and The Huffington Post. Even...
2022-03-161h 01
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#80: Ryan Hawk — The Pursuit of Excellence & The Power of ConsistencyWant clarity in life? Create your personal mission statement today! Read our most recent article at Intentional Leader that walks you through the steps to creating your personal mission statement. Read about creating a personal mission statement here I'm really excited to bring Ryan Hawk back on the show! Ryan created The Learning Leader Show in 2015 as a way to follow his curiosity about leadership and excellence with great rigor. It has since been listened to by millions of people in more than 150 countries. Forbes called it, "the most dynamic leadership podcast around."...
2022-01-191h 07
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#79: Secretary Bob McDonald — On Helping One Person at a Time and Lifelong LearningJoin us on Jan 22, 2022 at the MMoment in the Washington, DC area! Register here. I'm really excited to welcome Secretary Bob McDonald to the Intentional Leader podcast. We cover a lot of ground with Bob on this episode. We dig into his upbringing, overcoming a fear of swimming at West Point and how he deals with fear in general, how he thinks we should measure success as a leader, what he was laser-focused on at Proctor & Gamble, how he stays motivated during tough moments, and much more. Bob served Procter & Gamble for 33 years...
2022-01-051h 05
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#78: Joel "Thor" Neeb — Life after Stage IV CancerPlease register for the MMoment, a live event by Military Mentors on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Intentional Leader is partnering with Military Mentors to put on this event. As a former F-15 pilot, Thor has flown over 2,500 missions. He provided escort for the President, protected our nation's borders, and was named the Top Instructor Pilot at the Air Force Flight Training Headquarters, training thousands of pilots for the United States and 25 allied countries around the world. He was the tactical leader of 300 of the most senior combat pilots in the Air Force and he oversaw th...
2021-12-0755 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#77: Jon Gordon — On Gratitude Walks and Fighting ComparisonI'm really excited to bring you an interview with Jon Gordon! Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 20 books including 8 best-sellers: The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, You Win in the Locker Room First, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Power of a Positive Team, The Coffee Bean and his latest Stay Positive. Jon and his tips have been featured on T...
2021-11-2337 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#76: Zebrina Warner & Jason Roncoroni — Transformational Leaders in Uncertain TimesZebrina has spent nearly two decades designing impactful and transformative educational experiences for senior executives in the defense sector for the Department of Defense, U.S. military services, and the private sector. As a civilian with no relationship with the military prior to her tenure at an education and research non-profit, the Institute for Defense and Business, she developed a close understanding and appreciation of military leadership and how the military invests in their greatest weapon and asset, their people. After spending her career educating the government and military about business and innovation, she saw value in flipping the...
2021-11-091h 05
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#75: Horst Schulze — Building a Ritz-Carlton Culture of ExcellenceA legend and leader in the hotel world, Horst Schulze's teachings and vision have reshaped the concepts of service and hospitality across industries. Mr. Schulze's professional life began more than 65 years ago as a server's assistant in a German resort town. Throughout the years he worked for both Hilton Hotels and Hyatt Hotels Corporation before becoming one of the founding members of The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company in 1983. There Mr. Schulze created the operating and service standards that have become world famous. During his tenure at The Ritz Carlton, Mr. Schulze served as President and...
2021-10-2658 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#74: Dana Pittard — Fitness, Mental Health, & Taking Risks as a LeaderA former general officer in the U.S. Army, Dana Pittard earned the Hero Award for Suicide Prevention from the Matthew Silverman Memorial Foundation in 2017. The following year, Dana Pittard became one of Savoy Magazine's Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America for his leadership in the defense industry as vice president at Allison Defense. Alongside leading Allison Defense into five straight years of increasing revenue and growth since joining the company in 2015, Dana Pittard took an executive financial management course at the Wharton School of Business and a corporate executive leadership course at the Tuck School of...
2021-10-121h 28
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#73: Taylor Justice — On Building and Scaling a High Impact BusinessJoin our first LIVE interview on Tuesday, September 28th at 7:30 pm (ET) with Major General (Ret.) Dana Pittard. We will be broadcasting live on Facebook and YouTube. Join here! Taylor Justice is the Co-Founder and President of Unite Us, Unite Us standardizes how health and social care providers communicate and track outcomes together. They align all stakeholders from healthcare, government, and the community around a shared goal to improve health. Their proven infrastructure provides both a person-centered care coordination platform and a hands-on community engagement process; they work hand-in-hand with communities to ensure services are seamlessly delivered to...
2021-09-271h 03
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#72: Carey Nieuwhof — How to Avoid Burnout and Be At Your BestCarey Nieuwhof is a best-selling author, leadership expert, podcaster, attorney and non-profit leader. As the host of the top-rated Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast and curator of one of the most widely-read leadership blogs, Carey is uniquely positioned to help leaders thrive in all areas of their life. His content is accessed over 1.5 million times a month. Carey's 20+ years in leadership are heavily focused on teamwork, leadership in change and personal growth. In his keynotes, he explores the challenges and provides solutions for leaders at all levels of an organization. His books include Didn't See It...
2021-09-141h 09
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#71: John Fooshee — Enneagram for LeadersAs the founder of People Launching, John Fooshee spends his time launching others! He has coached over 300 people into their personal calling and consulted over 150 organizations. John, and his associate Elaine Webb, are also the co-founders of Gospel Enneagram, a spiritual assessment and training initiative. John is also the Executive Pastor of Oak City Church in Raleigh, NC. He has been a pastor for twenty-five years and has started two churches. He has served in the Acts 29 Network since 2006 as a pastor, trainer of church planting coaches, coached church planters in three countries. He received his coach training from C...
2021-08-311h 17
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#70: General (Ret.) Stan McChrystal — How to Lead Well in All Areas of Your LifeA retired four-star general, Stan McChrystal is the former commander of US and International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) Afghanistan and the former commander of the nation's premier military counter-terrorism force, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). He is best known for developing and implementing a comprehensive counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan, and for creating a cohesive counter-terrorism organization that revolutionized the interagency operating culture. Throughout his military career, Stan commanded a number of elite organizations, including the 75th Ranger Regiment. After 9/11 until his retirement in 2010, he spent more than 6 years deployed to combat in a variety of leadership positions...
2021-08-171h 05
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#69: Sarah Roberts — On Networks, LinkedIn, and Authentic LeadershipAfter graduating from West Point, Sarah Roberts served for five years in the Army. In those five years, Roberts served in Germany where she collaborated with both military and civilian professionals to handle garrison finance. Then, in 2009, she deployed to Iraq for 15 months. There, she helped establish three autonomous Iraqi finance offices while also working with the Iraqi government to improve its banking system. When Roberts left the Army in 2010, she charged hard into the civilian workforce, much as she had while in uniform. Her unique skillset and accomplishments led her to stints at Amazon, Nordstrom, Team Re...
2021-08-031h 14
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#68: Lieutenant General (Ret.) Bob Caslen — Taking Ownership of Mistakes as a LeaderFor show notes, visit https://calwalters.me/ It is an honor and pleasure to welcome back Lieutenant General (Ret.) Robert Caslen, who recently served as the 29th President of the University of South Carolina. On this episode, General Caslen discusses his time at the University of South Carolina and recent controversy surrounding a speech he made at their graduation ceremony. General Caslen served 43 years in the United States Army. His military career culminated in 2018 as the 59th Superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Under his direction as Superintendent, West Po...
2021-07-2059 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#67: Dr. Gavin Adams — Rethink Delegation to Grow More LeadersI'm really excited to bring you this conversation with Dr. Gavin Adams. I first learned about Gavin when he appeared on the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast to discuss his framework for delegation. Over the past 12 years, Gavin took over a struggling church with around 250 attendees and grew it to over 8,000 weekly attendees. On this episode, we dive into how he was able to turn around an underperforming organization, create a clear vision, and help it get to a better place. Of all the episodes we have done so far, this one has to be at the top in terms...
2021-07-061h 02
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#66: General (Ret.) David Petraeus — Mentors, Building a Team, & Culture KeysGeneral (US Army, Ret.) David H. Petraeus is a Partner and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, which he established in May 2013. He is also a member of the boards of directors of Optiv and FirstStream, a venture investor in more than 15 startups, and engaged in a variety of academic endeavors. Prior to joining KKR, General Petraeus served over 37 years in the U.S. military, culminating his career with six consecutive commands, five of which were in combat, including command of the Surge in Iraq, command of U.S. Central Command, and command of coalition forces in Afghanistan.
2021-06-2253 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#65: Dee Ann Turner — The Secret Sauce of Chick-fil-A CultureJoin the Intentional Leader Lab Facebook group. Support our efforts to close the gap in leadership education by becoming a Patron! Dee Ann Turner understands the importance of stewarding talent. A 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A, Inc, she was selected as the company's first female officer in 2001 and served as the Vice President, Talent and Vice President, Sustainability. During her long career, she worked closely with Chick-fil-A's founder, S. Truett Cathy, and other key leaders as an architect of their organizational culture. Additionally, she led Staff Learning and Development, Diversity and Inclusion, and Culture...
2021-06-0855 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#64: Brigadier General Pat Work — Mantras to Center Your LeadershipThe views expressed on this podcast and page are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or endorsement of the US Army, DoD, or the US Government. Join the Intentional Leader Lab Facebook group. Support our efforts to close the gap in leadership education by becoming a Patron! Brigadier General (BG) James "Pat" Work graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1995 and was commissioned a Lieutenant of Infantry. He currently serves as the Deputy Commanding General for Support of the 82nd Airborne Division. ...
2021-05-251h 03
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#63: Ben Kotwica (NFL Coach) — On Coaching, Excellence, and ResilienceToday, I'm really excited to have Ben Kotwica join the show for Episode 63! Ben is a West Point graduate, former Apache helicopter pilot, and former NFL coach for the New York Jets, the Washington Football Team, and the Atlanta Falcons. On this episode he shares with us what makes a really great coach, the difference between the good and great players at the NFL level, his experience with Coach Rex Ryan, and some awesome habits that he has picked up along the way. Please let us know what you think! Would you like to join...
2021-05-1148 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#62: Greg McKeown — Make it Easier to Do What MattersI'm really excited to have Greg McKeown back on the show. If you want to listen to my first interview of him, check out Episode 39. Greg is the author of the new book Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most and a previous book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, which hit The New York Times bestseller list and has sold more than a million copies. Like many of you, that book has had a tremendous impact on me. He is also a speaker and the host of the popular podcast What's Essential. Greg McKeown...
2021-04-2741 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#61: General (Ret.) Joseph Votel — On Confidence, Habits, and CultureIt's truly an honor to bring General (Ret.) Joseph Votel on the Intentional Leader podcast for episode 61. On this episode, he gives us a masterclass on personal management and organizational leadership. General Votel currently serves as President and CEO of Business Executives for National Security (BENS) – a national, nonprofit composed of senior business and industry executives who volunteer their time and expertise to assist the U.S. national security community. He retired in 2019 after 39 years of military service. His last assignment was as the commander of United States Central Command (CENTCOM) from March 2016 to March 2019. As...
2021-04-131h 03
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#60: Rajiv Srinivasan — On Intellectual Humility and What Makes Great LeadersMy dear friend, Rajiv Srinivasan, is back by popular demand after inspiring all of us to read more on Episode 23. Rajiv is a Global Client Director at LinkedIn and the Chief Reading Officer at 99pages, which we get into on this episode. Rajiv was on the Dean's List at West Point and graduated in the Top 5% of his class in 2008. He also earned an MS in Applied Mathematics from Columbia University and his MBA from Wharton. His amazing wife Chelsea is also a Wharton graduate. After graduating from West Point in 2008, Rajiv deployed to Afghanistan a...
2021-03-3059 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#59: MG (Ret.) John Gronski — Iron-Sharpened LeadershipJohn L. Gronski, Major General (U.S. Army Retired) is founder and CEO of Leader Grove LLC, a keynote speaker, leadership seminar facilitator, executive coach, author, and director of the leadership academy for student-athletes at Lebanon Valley College. John is a Certified DISC Practitioner and he serves on the Academic Advisory Council for Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies. John has earned a superb reputation as a leadership and peak performance expert, a motivational storyteller, and a much sought-after speaker and leadership seminar facilitator. His presentations feature inspirational stories and wisdom gained from his...
2021-03-161h 05
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#58: Adam Carr — How Warriors Find Peace with Vulnerability and CommunityToday's episode is very special. According to the Department of Veteran's Affair, 20 veterans a day commit suicide. Mental health doesn't just affect veterans. It is an epidemic, and my guest today, Adam Carr, has dedicated his life to helping returning warriors find a better path. Adam is the Executive Director of Save a Warrior. Save A Warrior is an original, Warrior-led, well-grounded and timeless journey for active duty military, returning veterans and first responders who feel desperately alone. They say: "give us a week and you will change the way you see - and live - your life." As a...
2021-03-0255 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#57: Scotty Smiley — Hope UnseenThe definition of hope is "to expect with confidence," but what do you do when you've lost confidence in everything? When you've watched your dreams go up in smoke? When you feel isolated from those you love and you start to question the God you've built your life around? How do you find confidence when all the things you had confidence in lay shattered all around you? Blindness became Major Scotty Smiley's journey of supreme testing. As he lay helpless in the hospital, he resented the theft of his dreams—becoming a CEO, a Delta Force...
2021-02-161h 13
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#56: Trudy Bourgeois — Overcome Self-Doubt and Create Inclusive TeamsTrudy Bourgeois is one of America's leading experts on transformational leadership and a highly regarded leader in the field of leadership and diversity and inclusion. An expert at developing managers and leaders on how to unleash the greatest potential of every employee, Bourgeois is a highly sought-out resource. She is the founder and CEO of the Center for Workforce Excellence and has been leading the organization for nearly two decades. Dollars and Sense Magazine honored Bourgeois as one of the "Best and Brightest Women Leaders". In her various roles as author, speaker, teacher and researcher, Bourgeois continues...
2021-02-0252 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#55: GEN (Ret.) David Petraeus — Get Results and Win as a TeamGeneral (Ret.) David H. Petraeus served over 37 years in the U.S. military, culminating his career with six consecutive commands, five of which were in combat, including command of the Surge in Iraq, command of U.S. Central Command, and command of coalition forces in Afghanistan. Following retirement from the military and a unanimous confirmation vote in the Senate, he served as Director of the CIA. General Petraeus graduated with distinction from the West Point, and, get this, he is the only person in Army history to be the top graduate of both the demanding U.S. Ar...
2021-01-191h 11
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#54: Dr. Joe Ross — The Four D's of Goal SettingToday, I'm super pumped to bring you an interview on goal setting I did with the first person to ever introduce me to the concept of high performance at West Point, Dr. Joe Ross (Retired, US Army). Joe has a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Walden University and a Masters of Education in Psychology and Athletic Counseling from Springfield College. Dr. Ross is also a 1995 West Point graduate, where he was a three-year letter winner and co-captain of the 1994 Army Football team. As an Infantry Officer, Joe led 144 soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division...
2021-01-0558 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#53: Josh Bowen (Founder, 3x5 Leadership) — On Reflection, Feedback, and Leading with LoveToday, I'm really excited to share my conversation with Josh Bowen, Founder of 3x5 Leadership, an incredible platform for leadership development. As you will see during our conversation, Josh is genuinely passionate about making people and organizations better through leader development. His website has had over 330,000 visits and impacts over 8,000 leaders on a consistent basis. Josh is a graduate of West Point and earned his Masters in Organizational Psychology and Leadership from Columbia University. He is member of the 2020 DoD Reads Board of Advisors and a co-host of the DoDReads podcast. He's also a husband, father, and active duty Army O...
2020-12-0859 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#52: Chris Atwell (My Pastor) — On Cancer, Suffering, and PeacemakingToday, I'm very excited to share a special conversation I had with my pastor, Chris Atwell. Chris Atwell is the Lead Pastor of Vision and Instruction at Portico Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, which he planted in 2004. Chris is also an area leader in Acts 29's U.S. North Atlantic Network. He serves as the Dean of Students at Grimké Seminary. Chris is married to Jenn, and they have three daughters. This is my first time sitting down with a pastor or religious leader on this show, but it was really special for me. No matter what your fai...
2020-11-241h 04
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#51: President Bob Caslen & Dr. Mike Matthews — On Grit and the Character EdgeToday, I am so privileged and honored to bring you insights from two great leadership minds, Lieutenant General (Ret.) Robert Caslen, who currently serves as the 29th President of the University of South Carolina, and Dr. Mike Matthews, Professor of Engineering Psychology at the United States Military Academy. President Caslen and Dr. Matthews bring over 80 years of combined experience to their brand new book, The Character Edge: Leading and Winning with Integrity. This was such a fun conversation for me. The amount of collective wisdom and knowledge between these two men is amazing. We talk about their bo...
2020-11-111h 10
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#50: Cheryl Bachelder (Former CEO of Popeyes) — On Daring to Serve in BusinessCheryl A. Bachelder is a passionate restaurant industry executive and former CEO of Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. Cheryl is known for her crisp strategic thinking, franchisee-focused approach, superior financial performance and the development of outstanding leaders and teams. Cheryl joined Popeyes, Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., in November 2007, after serving as an active member of the Board for a year. She brought more than 35 years of experience in brand building, operations, and public-company management at companies like Yum Brands, Domino's Pizza, RJR Nabisco, The Gillette Company, and The Procter & Gamble Company. At Popeyes, Cheryl promptly established a R...
2020-11-0355 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#49: Patrick Lencioni — 6 Types of Working GeniusPatrick Lencioni is founder and president of The Table Group, a firm dedicated to providing organizations with ideas, products and services that improve teamwork, clarity and employee engagement. Lencioni's passion for organizations and teams is reflected in his writing, speaking and executive consulting. He is the author of 11 best-selling books, which have sold over 6 million copies and been translated more than 30 languages. His capstone book, The Advantage, is the pre-eminent source on organizational health. After sixteen years in print, his classic book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, remains a weekly fixture on national best-seller lists. Released in 2...
2020-10-201h 00
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#48: Justin Whitmel Earley — On Faith, Forming Habits, and Finding Contentment Justin Whitmel Earley is a father of four sons, a mergers & acquisitions lawyer, a husband to Lauren and citizen of Richmond, VA. All the while, he's trying to figure out how to live a life of love in an age of chaos. By that he just means that while his whole life he has wanted to live for an outward purpose, he has also struggled his whole life with his own tendency towards inward disorder, and the habits of a culture that seem to exacerbate those tendencies. The Common Rule is born out of his own struggle with that. He...
2020-10-0652 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#47: Jason Van Camp (Former Green Beret) — On Deliberate Discomfort, Fear, and Personal ResponsibilityJason B.A. Van Camp is what Malcolm Gladwell would refer to as an Outlier; an exceptional person who is successful not just because of his personal accomplishments but his will to win and unique ability and willingness to unlock the potential of others. A decorated Green Beret, world traveler, and loyal friend, Jason has mastered the art of storytelling that reflects many of his own life adventures. Jason is honored to be the Founder and Chairman of Mission Six Zero. Jason was born in Washington D.C. and raised across the Potomac River in Springfield, Virginia...
2020-09-2245 min
Legal Grounds | Conversations on Life, Leadership & LawLegal Grounds | Cal WaltersThe most exciting thing I remember about 8th Grade are the nights my mom & dad left me at home long enough for me to eat 3 ‘Hungry Man’ T.V. Dinners… But for Maj. Cal Walters, that transition to high school served as a springboard to a life of impact. From missing the first semester of his freshman year, to becoming captain of the football team & class president, his journey to West Point & beyond is one that needs emulating. As the Chief of Military Justice for the 82nd Airborne, he oversees an office of several do...
2020-09-0955 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#46: Susan Packard (Co-Founder of HGTV) — On Living an Examined Life, Emotional Fitness, and Being PresentSusan Packard is co-founder of Scripps Networks Interactive (NYSE: SNI) and former Chief Operating Officer of HGTV. She was the 2nd employee of SNI and helped to build the company to a market value of over $15 billion. SNI's media portfolio includes popular lifestyle television brands HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Cooking Channel, country music network Great American Country (GAC) and the Travel Channel. Packard held a variety of senior positions during her tenure at SNI. In addition to being COO of HGTV, she created and served as president of Scripps Networks New Ventures, where she oversaw the...
2020-09-0837 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#45: Mike Erwin (Founder of Team RWB) — On Solitude, Taking Action, and Failing ForwardMike Erwin is the Founder & Executive Director of Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB). Team RWB's mission is to enrich the lives of America's veterans by connecting them to their communities through physical and social activity. He is also the CEO of the Character & Leadership Center, and the Co-founder & President of The Positivity Project—a non-profit organization with the mission to empower America's youth to build positive relationships. With 425 partner schools, the organization reaches 260,000 children daily. He is the co-author of LEAD YOURSELF FIRST by Bloomsbury Press (2017). The book focuses on how solitude strengthens people's charact...
2020-08-2549 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#44: Stephen Shedletzky (Simon Sinek, Inc.) — How to Find Your "WHY"Stephen Shedletzky engages with people in meaningful ways so that we connect with depth and live in a more fulfilled world. With a knack for sharing the right words at the right moment, he delivers evidence-based content in a provocative, captivating and light-hearted way. Feeling stifled on his corporate track, Stephen was struck by Simon Sinek's vision of a more inspired, safe and fulfilled world. He joined Sinek's team in 2012. What started as a position answering fan email, Stephen now leads Brand Experience and the team of Igniters to ensure every product, partnership and...
2020-08-1148 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#43: Lisa Fain (CEO of Center for Mentoring Excellence) — What Leaders Need to Know about Diversity + InclusionLisa Fain is the CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence and an expert in the intersection of cultural competency and mentoring. Her passion for diversity and inclusion work fuels her strong conviction that leveraging differences creates a better workplace and drives better business results. Lisa brings her energy, enthusiasm, and engagement to any group, facilitating lively workshops and training, and delivering interactive speeches with practical steps that can be implemented right away. As Senior Director of the Diversity and Inclusion function at Outerwall, Inc., Lisa spearheaded the development, establishment, and implementation of its diversity initi...
2020-07-2851 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#42: The Legacy of a True Hero — 1LT Chris Goeke (KIA 13 July 2010) Today, on July 13, 2020, we pay tribute to Chris Goeke. Chris was a husband, brother, son, dear friend, and leader among leaders. On this episode, we remember a man that made us laugh, feel special, believe in ourselves, grow in our faith, be okay with not knowing, and live more intentionally. Even from a young age, Chris was adventurous and born to be a leader. He grew up in Apple Valley, Minnesota where he loved building forts in the woods behind his house and often gathered and encouraged his friends. He excelled in school through all his years...
2020-07-131h 00
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#41: Brigadier General Joe Berger — On Empathy, People First Leadership, and Being a BeginnerBrigadier General Joseph B. Berger III graduated from the U.S Military Academy at West Point in 1992 and was commissioned into the Military Police Corps, where he served as a Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, and Battalion Supply Officer and Adjutant. Brigadier General Berger was subsequently selected for the Funded Legal Education Program and received his juris doctor from the George Mason University School of Law. Brigadier General Berger currently serves as the Commanding General of the Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School, located on the grounds of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. His...
2020-06-301h 38
Leading the RoundsThe Main Course: Intentional Leadership with Cal WaltersCal Walters is a major in the US Army, Lawyer, and host of the Top Management Podcasts: Intentional Living & Leadership. In this episode we discuss his leadership training, being an intentional leader, and things that we can do in our medical training to become better leaders. If you want to connect with Cal further, you can check out his podcast or visit his website: calwalters.me
2020-06-2248 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#40: Spencer Kupferman (3 x CEO) — On His Father, Adversity, and Leading as an IntrovertSpencer Kupferman currently serves as CEO at Milwaukee-based PKWARE an Award-Winning Data Security software solutions company. In addition, Spencer supports Thompson Street Capital Partners portfolio companies working closely with their tech-enabled software practice as an Executive Advisor. Spencer most recently served as CEO of Cloud Daddy, recognized as a Top 10 Storage Startup '19 by crn.com, the world's most secure and easy-to-use Amazon Web Services native data protection platform for backup, disaster recovery and infrastructure management. Prior to Cloud Daddy, Spencer was President & CEO of Global Software, Inc., the global leader in corporate performance management (CPM) reporting solutions...
2020-06-1651 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#39: Greg McKeown (NYT Bestselling Author) — On Essentialism, Negotiation, and LegacyGreg McKeown has dedicated his career to discovering why some people and teams break through to the next level—and others don't. The definitive treatment of this issue is addressed in McKeown's New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. As well as frequently being the #1 Time Management book on Amazon, this book challenges core assumptions about achievement to get to the essence of what really drives success. McKeown is the CEO of McKeown Inc. His clients include Adobe, Apple, Google, Facebook, Pixar, Salesforce.com, Symantec, Twitter, VMware and Yahoo...
2020-06-0256 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#38: Jon Gordon (Bestselling Author) — On Staying Positive, Self-Belief, and the Comparison TrapI'm really excited to bring you an interview with Jon Gordon! Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 20 books including 8 best-sellers: The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, You Win in the Locker Room First, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Power of a Positive Team, The Coffee Bean and his latest Stay Positive. Jon and his tips have been featured on T...
2020-05-2653 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#37: Juliet Funt (CEO of WhiteSpace at Work) — How to Combat Overload and OverwhelmJuliet Funt is the CEO of WhiteSpace at Work, a training and consulting firm that helps organizations, their leaders and employees flip the norms of business in order to reclaim their creativity, productivity and engagement. With thought-provoking content and immediately actionable tools, she has become a nationally recognized expert in coping with the Age of Overload in which we all live and work. Juliet helps professionals learn the pivotal difference between activity and productivity. She teaches them a streamlined method for personal process improvement – leading to more creativity and engagement. She helps executives, managers and teams answer th...
2020-05-1936 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#36: Chevy Cook (Co-Founder of Military Mentors) — On Adversity, Self-Belief, and the Power of MentorsI'm really excited to bring you the inspiring story of Chaveso "Chevy" Cook! On this episode, you will hear Chevy share his powerful story of overcoming adversity as a child and finding mentors that helped him believe in himself and chart the course that led to where he is today. Chevy is the Co-Founder and Executive Direct of Military Mentors, a registered 501(c)(3) with a mission to elevate, educate, and facilitate for the military and beyond. Chevy graduated from West Point in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He also has a M.A...
2020-05-1257 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#35: Ryan Hawk (The Learning Leader Show) — Leadership Lessons from 350+ InterviewsToday, I'm really excited to bring you an interview with Ryan Hawk! Ryan Hawk is a keynote speaker, author, advisor, and the host of The Learning Leader Show, which Forbes called "the most dynamic leadership podcast out there" and Inc. Magazine recognized on its list of "5 Podcasts to Make You a Smarter Leader." Featuring interviews with hundreds of best-selling authors and world-renowned corporate, athletic, and military leaders, the show has millions of listeners in more than 150 countries. He is the author of Welcome To Management: How To Grow From Top Performer to Excellent Leader. Welcome to Management ha...
2020-04-2853 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#34: LTG (Ret.) Bob Caslen (West Point Legend/USC President) — On Service, Character, & FailureToday, I am so privileged and honored to bring you insights from a true hero of mine, Lieutenant General (Ret.) Robert Caslen, who currently serves as the 29th President of the University of South Carolina. Go Gamecocks! General Caslen served 43 years in the United States Army. His military career culminated in 2018 as the 59th Superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Under his direction as Superintendent, West Point was recognized as the number one public college in the Nation by Forbes Magazine and the number one public college by U.S. News and...
2020-04-2150 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#33: Q&A with Joel "Thor" Neeb (CEO + Cancer Survivor) — Our Survivor's ObligationI'm really excited to bring you an inspiring interview with Joel "Thor" Neeb. Thor is the CEO of Afterburner Inc., a global consulting firm, and the bestselling co-author with Chris Stricklin of Survivor's Obligation, which was recently named a 2020 Benjamin Franklin Award Finalist. As a former F-15 pilot, Thor has flown over 2,500 missions. He provided escort for the President, protected our nation's borders, and was named the Top Instructor Pilot at the Air Force Flight Training Headquarters, training thousands of pilots for the United States and 25 allied countries around the world. He was the tactical leader of 300 o...
2020-04-1453 min
Broken & BlessedEp: 004 – Intentional Relationships with Special Guest, Cal WaltersThis show is titled Intentional relationships, what are your relationships like with your loved ones? What’s your relationship with God? We have a special guest for you in this episode a Mr. Cal Walters. Cal is a fellow podcast host, his show is called Intentional Living & Leadership, he also has a blog, both can be found on his website (https://www.calwalters.me) Take a listen as we dive in and discuss Intentional relationships and hear Cal’s incredible story in finding Jesus.
(25:27) "But that night, I experienced Jesus in a way I'd never experienced before. I didn't h...
2020-04-0742 minHeroes Media Group NetworkEp: 004 – Intentional Relationships with Special Guest, Cal WaltersThis show is titled Intentional relationships, what are your relationships like with your loved ones? What’s your relationship with God? We have a special guest for you in this episode a Mr. Cal Walters. Cal is a fellow podcast host, his show is called Intentional Living & Leadership, he also has a blog, both can be […]
2020-04-0742 minHeroes Media Group NetworkEp: 004 – Intentional Relationships with Special Guest, Cal WaltersThis show is titled Intentional relationships, what are your relationships like with your loved ones? What’s your relationship with God? We have a special guest for you in this episode a Mr. Cal Walters. Cal is a fellow podcast host, his show is called Intentional Living & Leadership, he also has a blog, both can be […]
2020-04-0742 minHeroes Media Group NetworkEp: 004 – Intentional Relationships with Special Guest, Cal WaltersThis show is titled Intentional relationships, what are your relationships like with your loved ones? What’s your relationship with God? We have a special guest for you in this episode a Mr. Cal Walters. Cal is a fellow podcast host, his show is called Intentional Living & Leadership, he also has a blog, both can be […]
2020-04-0742 minHeroes Media Group NetworkEp: 004 – Intentional Relationships with Special Guest, Cal WaltersThis show is titled Intentional relationships, what are your relationships like with your loved ones? What’s your relationship with God? We have a special guest for you in this episode a Mr. Cal Walters. Cal is a fellow podcast host, his show is called Intentional Living & Leadership, he also has a blog, both can be […]
2020-04-0742 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#32: Q&A with Dr. Ryan Gottfredson — 4 Critical Mindsets for SuccessIs your way of thinking the best way to think? This is a question Dr. Ryan Gottfredson asks in his brand new book, Success Mindsets, currently available in audio and E-book format and scheduled to be released in print form on May 5, 2020. While many have focused narrowly on different mindsets, Dr. Gottfredson pioneered a widespread study and synthesis of all critical mindsets for achieving success. On this podcast episode, we explore 4 specific mindsets each person can cultivate to achieve greater success: a growth mindset; an open mindset; a promotion m...
2020-03-3153 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#31: Medical Leaders in Crisis (COVID-19) with Dr. Tom Hustead & Dr. Scott SteeleToday, I'm excited to bring you an interview I did with Dr. Kevin Kniery, Dr. Tom Hustead, and Dr. Scott Steele. This is a rapid-release bonus episode for medical leaders during a time of crisis as the world combats the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Kevin Kniery is a vascular surgery fellow in New York City and he is the co-host of two podcasts—Behind the Knife and Audible Bleeding. Dr. Kniery is one of my best friends and a West Point classmate. Dr. Kniery got his MD and MPH from Tulane University. Dr. Tom Hustead graduated fr...
2020-03-3045 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#30: Q&A with Doug Crandall — Integrity, Authenticity, and Referent PowerDoug Crandall is a graduate of West Point and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He has led multiple units in the Army, and spent time in operations at Amazon. For five years, Doug taught leadership, advanced leadership, and leading organizations through change at West Point, where he won the Excellence in Teaching Award and exceeded the academy average in every area of teaching feedback during each semester that he taught. In this interview, you'll see why Doug was such an effective teacher at West Point. He's very approachable and an incredibly gifted story teller. His stories and personal exam...
2020-03-1755 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#29: Q&A with Dr. Joe Ross — Mental Toughness, High Performance, and the Caring LeaderToday, I'm super pumped to bring you an interview I did with the first person to ever introduce me to the concept of high performance at West Point, Dr. Joe Ross (Retired, US Army). Joe has a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Walden University and a Masters of Education in Psychology and Athletic Counseling from Springfield College. Dr. Ross is also a 1995 West Point graduate, where he was a three-year letter winner and co-captain of the 1994 Army Football team. As an Infantry Officer, Joe led 144 soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division and deployed to...
2020-03-0347 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#28: Q&A with Bob Burg (Bestselling Author) — Becoming a Go-GiverLast year, I read a lot of books, but one book that made a particularly lasting impact was The Go-Giver. A special thank you to Graham Cochrane and his podcast for introducing me to this book. The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. And so one day, desperate to land a key sale at the end of a bad quarter, he seeks advice fro...
2020-02-1831 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#27: Q&A with David Marquet (Bestselling Author) - Leadership is LanguageToday, I am bringing you an interview with former Navy Captain, best-selling author, and a true leadership expert, David Marquet. Here are a few quotes about David Marquet: "I don't know of a finer model of this kind of empowering leadership than Captain Marquet." Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People "To say I'm a fan of David Marquet would be an understatement. I'm a fully-fledged groupie. He is the kind of leader who comes around only once in a generation. He is the kind of leader who doesn't...
2020-02-0336 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#26: Q&A with Justin Batt (Author + Founder of Daddy Saturday) - Intentional ParentingHave you read the book Daddy Saturday? About a month ago I picked it up and finished it in 48 hours. Not only did the book convict me as a parent, but it also inspired me to do better and equipped me with practical tools to be more engaged with my daughter. After the book impacted me, I reached out to the author, Justin Batt, and asked him to come on my podcast. He generously agreed, and today I'm excited to bring you that interview! As you will see, Justin has a lot of...
2020-01-2847 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#25: First Things First in a FOMO WorldIn life, we face endless options about how to spend our time. With social media and the internet, we have never been so aware of these options, and the barrier has never been lower for people to share their opinions about what we should be focusing on (like this post!). We also live in a world where everything is urgent, needs to be done now, and we ignore the fundamental reality of trade offs — saying yes to something invariably means saying no to something else. With these obstacles, how do we decide what is important an...
2020-01-1425 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#24: New Year, Same You - The Art of ReflectionOn this episode, Cal shares an impactful and replicable process he uses to reflect. This is useful any time of year, but the New Year presents a natural time to reflect. In less than 1 hour, you can turn experience into insights to grow and make progress in the New Year. Check it out! On this episode, Cal discusses being inspired by Ray Dalio and Adam Grant to be more teachable. Below are two resources on this topic: Principles by Ray Dalio Interview of Adam Grant by Tim Ferris
2019-12-3110 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#22: The New Science of GratitudeOn this episode, Cal dives into the exciting new science of positive psychology and gratitude. Saying we should be more thankful is easy advice to give -- similar to saying we should live in the moment -- but for some reason it is harder to practice on a regular basis. Cal explores some of the key obstacles to most of us practicing gratitude and offers two practical, yet powerful, ways that we can begin practicing gratitude (and reaping the benefits of it) today. Join Cal on a 30 day commitment to the daily practice of gratitude!
2019-11-2636 minIntentional Leader with Cal Walters#21: Digital Minimalism - Let's Be Human AgainHow is technology affecting your life? Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted by constant connectivity? Have you ever felt the urge to check your phone when you're with people you love? Have you felt that gut feeling after spending aimless minutes on your phone that you wish you had used your time more wisely? If you have felt any of these feelings, you're not alone. We have a collective problem with technology. On this episode, Cal shares his own struggle with technology and explores the magnitude and causes of the problem. More import...
2019-11-1347 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#19: A Deep Dive into Servant Leadership, Part 4 (Invest and Inspire)On this episode, Cal wraps up his servant leadership series by covering the last three principles of servant leadership -- that servant leaders: 1. Invest in the personal growth of their team members; 2. Build a culture of trust; and 3. Inspire! Cal dives into practical steps of how to apply these principles to your leadership! Cal references the following items in the podcast: Simon Sinek TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmyZMtPVodo The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni: https://www.amazon.com/Advantage-Organizational-Everything-Business-Lencioni-ebook/dp/B006ORWT3Y B...
2019-10-2135 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#18: A Deep Dive into Servant Leadership, Part 3 (People Principles)On this episode, Cal continues an exciting series on servant leadership! Cal jumps right into the next three principles of servant leadership: 1. Servant leaders care about the WHOLE person; 2. Servant leaders are generous to their team; and 3. Servant leaders listen. At the end of this episode, you will be more equipped to immediately apply servant leadership principles in your team, organization, or business! Please collaborate with Cal at calwalterspodcast@gmail.com.
2019-10-1436 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#17: A Deep Dive into Servant Leadership, Part 2 (Principles of Humility)On this episode, Cal begins the substantive deep dive into servant leadership principles. Over the course of this podcast series, Cal will explore 9 key principles to servant leadership. On this episode, Cal explores the first three principles and provides illustrations and keys to applying them in your life: 1. Servant leaders empower others; 2. Servant leaders give credit; and 3. Servant leaders take the blame. At the end, Cal provides discussion questions to help you examine whether you are applying these to your leadership! Keep growing and keep getting better! When you do...
2019-10-0435 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#16: A Deep Dive into Servant Leadership, Part 1 (Intro)On this episode, Cal introduces a topic he is very excited to discuss -- servant leadership. Perhaps you generally like the sound of servant leadership but have yet to fully dive into the principles required to lead as a servant. Or perhaps you're skeptical whether taking a "servant leadership" approach can really get the job done in your team, organization, or business. Whatever your views are, please tune in to hear Cal set the ground work for this exciting "deep dive" into this incredible philosophy of leadership. I think you and your team will benefit!
2019-10-0417 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#15: Keep Sharpening the SawOn this episode, Cal shares a story from his days playing college football and contrasts that story with a NFL Hall of Fame player. You never know when opportunities will come, so the preparation you do today makes all the difference.
2019-09-2714 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#13: Intentional Contribution - 6 Principles to Give, Serve, and Find FulfillmentAs long as we live a life focused on ourselves, we will never be truly fulfilled. It is counter intuitive, but the more we give of ourselves, the more we get. As we seek to live a more intentional live, living a life that matters and contributes to the world and others is fundamental. On this episode, Cal shares his own story of service, some anecdotal and empirical examples of service leading to a more fulfilled life, and some key principles to shifting our focus from ourselves to other people. Life is short, let's...
2019-09-1324 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#12: The Gift of Failure - 4 Principles to Use Failures as Stepping Stones to SuccessWe all fail; we all fail often; and we all will continue to fail for the rest of our life. Yet, many of us tip toe through life trying to avoid failure at all costs. On this episode, Cal offers 4 principles to maintaining a healthy view of failure and using the gift of failure to propel us forward towards achieving success and maximizing our potential. Focus on success instead of "not failing" View failure as a gift Separate your failures from your identity Keep going -- you may be right on the other side of a br...
2019-09-0624 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#11: The Power of Self-Belief - 3 Principles to Maintain a Healthy Identity and Maximize PotentialThe mind is a powerful thing. To accomplish something, we have to first believe it can be done. To maintain a healthy self-identity, we have to be careful about the words we tell ourselves and the people we allow to speak into our life. On this episode, Cal discusses the power of self-belief and provides 3 key principles to maintaining a healthy self-identity. Who do you say that you are? Who do you believe that you can become? The answers to these two questions is critical to us maximizing our potenti
2019-08-3026 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#10: Good Intentions Are Not Enough - 2 Keys to Living an Intentional LifeIf we want to reach our full potential and make a significant contribution to the world, we have to move beyond good intentions and begin to live intentionally. On this episode, Cal explores two keys to intentional living: 1. Making a life mission; and 2. Developing a plan for personal growth.
2019-08-2228 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#9: Principles of Courageous Leadership (Part 2)On this episode, Cal continues a two-part discussion on the importance of courageous leadership. Cal builds on the leadership principles discussed in Episode 8 by sharing three principles of courageous leadership: 1. Courageous leadership intentionally confront current reality, even when it's ugly; 2. Courageous leaders confront their own blind spots; and 3. Courageous leaders set clear expectations and provide honest feedback. Our leadership and influence with either shrink or grow in direct proportion to the amount of courage we choose to have.
2019-08-1429 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#8: Principles of Courageous Leadership (Part 1)Acts of courage are often what makes a leader a leader. We know this instinctively, yet courage is easier to talk about than it is to put into practice. On this episode, Cal begins the first part of a two-part discussion about courageous leadership and shares his first two principles of courageous leadership: 1. Courageous leaders champion change; and 2. Courageous leaders take action and are decisive. By the end of this episode, Cal hopes to convince you that you are a leader and that your leadership will shrink or expand in proportion to th...
2019-08-0721 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#7: Live Courageously - 5 Principles to Face Your Fears and Be More AliveWhen we think of courage, we often think of giant figures that have changed the world -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Winston Churchill, Soldiers on the battlefield -- but courage is required of all of us if we want to achieve our potential and live the life we are called to live. In this episode, Cal passionately discusses 5 principles to live a life of courage and to overcome the fear that so often paralyzes us from walking into a more abundant and fulfilled life. Life is short, let's make it count!
2019-07-2924 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#6: Be Kind - Simple Truth, Profound ImpactOn this Episode, Cal discusses the power of kindness to have a positive impact on our sphere of influence. A small act of kindness can change the course of someone's day, pull someone out of a difficult place, change someone's view of themselves, and has the potential to alter someone's life for the better. After reflecting on the power of kindness, Cal reflects on his observations of kindness in action and shares a story of a couple that showed kindness to him and his family as they confront the challenges of military life.
2019-07-1924 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#5: The Comparison Pitfall - Don't Let This Steal Your JoyWe all want to be happy, yet we engage in behavior that undermines our own happiness. One of the biggest ways we do this is by comparing ourselves to others. In this episode, Cal explores the dangers of unhealthy comparison and shares a mental "battle drill" for dealing with our tendency to engage in comparison. By applying this mental battle drill, we can protect our happiness, celebrate the successes of others, and live more focused on achieving our dreams!
2019-07-1122 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#4: Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak - Change Your World (Change the World)When we listen well, we meet a fundamental need in people to feel understood and affirmed. Yet, so often we don't focus on being good listeners and forget the principle of seeking first to understand before we seek to be understood. In this episode, Cal focuses on two key principles to being a great listener, and he asks listeners to commit to being better listeners. Let's commit to this principle and believe that it can change our relationships and maybe even our world.
2019-07-0227 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#3: Ranger School Lesson -- How to Remain Calm under PressureIn this Episode, Cal shares a valuable lesson he learned in US Army Ranger School. He talks about an important quality that many, if not most, great leaders have. And that is the ability to remain calm under pressure – the ability to appear unflappable, to not be overcome with emotion, to not allow the outside pressures and circumstances – no matter how negative or dire they may be – to get the best of them. Great leaders have this ability to remain calm and to make smart decisions based on their principles, not their emotions, but how do you do this? ...
2019-06-2632 min
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters#1: What is your Swing Thought for the Day? -- Three Keys to Starting the Day off Right!Starting off your day the right way is key to making the day count. And making each day count leads to a more fulfilled life, increased influence, and achieving your goals. In this episode, Cal provides a brief introduction of himself, his motivation for starting this podcast, and 3 keys for starting the day off right!
2019-06-1514 min