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The Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#084: The Case for Unifying LeadershipJames Carville makes the case for unifying leadership in a New York Times guest essay. It is a simple argument with a simple message. Repeal President Trump’s “one big, beautiful bill.” This simple messaging from an iconic political strategist is a messaging lesson for all leaders. Keep it clear, keep it simple, have it have meaning and actual impact on voters. And, conclude with hope.
2025-07-2524 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#083: Catastrophic EventsIn our turbulent world catastrophe is all around. Do catastrophic events change us, or not? This is the leadership question for today. We all know what is right and what is not, but will we change course after a catastrophe, or will we persist on abdicating our role and our responsibility as leaders. We put our country and or world in peril when we do.
2025-07-1120 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#082: Trump and Leadership on Iran and Israel
Did President Trump succeed in spite of himself or because of himself in the current Iran, and Israel conflict? Time will tell. This episode make the case for leaders to be process driven rather than outcome based. The reliability, sustainability and efficiency of a process driven approach are clear. An outcome based approach may provide short term gains, but is susceptible to long term risks.
2025-06-2722 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#081: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - Harvard SpeechI love listening each year to the commencement speakers at universities around our world. Great thoughts, great ideas. Often funny, but routinely from the heart. This year, at Class Day for the Harvard Class of 2025, the speaker was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. His thoughts were an exemplar for each of us in our leadership journeys. He drew upon history, Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr., he gave a call to action, and challenged each in the audience to be doers of “the right thing” for life. An exemplary leader, speaking to tomorrow's leaders.
2025-06-1323 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#080: Understanding Who You are LeadingAs Bob Dylan said, “The Times They are a Changing.” Our world is definitely changing. It is more turbulent, more chaotic, more unstable, and more uncertain. The clinging to rigid ideologies, and the fealty to leaders that espouse these ideologies are a source of concern for our turbulent world. Dr. Leor Zmigrod and her book, “The Ideological Brain” inform this episode.
2025-05-3024 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#079: Pope Leo XIVThe Catholic Church has a new leader, Pope Leo XIV. An American citizen and Peruvian citizen. He has training, knowledge, and experience that prepares him well for this new position of leadership. Time will tell his capacity to navigate our troubled and turbulent world. Time will also tell his capacity to navigate a divided Catholic Church. Doing the right thing, the ultimate call to leadership, will be ever-present in his papacy.
2025-05-1625 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#078: Empathy - A Critical Leadership Core CompetencyEmpathy is a critical leadership core competency. Empathy enhances trust, improves your communication, and aids in optimising the performance of those you serve. Skills such as active listening and displays of compassion and vulnerability contribute to the effectiveness of the empathetic leader. Where is President Trump in his first 100 days as an empathetic leader? This podcast addresses his actions and performance.
2025-05-0219 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#077: Decoupling - Implications for LeadersDecoupling is the elimination, alteration, or removal of a long-standing practice or arrangement. Trade and tariffs are sparking this debate about whether to decouple from China and/or other countries that have been trading partners for the United States. But decoupling is pervasive. It impacts not only business but also politics, personal relations, academia, and even institutions as deeply rooted as religion. The courses chosen will significantly impact our world going forward. Decoupling awareness, understanding, and management are essential for leaders.
2025-04-1824 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#076: Speak Up and Speak OutSenator Cory Booker spoke for over 25 consecutive hours on the floor of the United States Senate this week. He Spoke Up and he Spoke Out. It was not a partisan speech. It was a speech about right and wrong. As leaders, we are all called to do the right thing. This is our call to action. Speaking Up and Speaking Out is a leader's call to action. We do this with our voice and with our vote. Speak Up and Speak Out.
2025-04-0422 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#075: Exemplary Public Servant
Michael Lewis’s new book Who is Government, The Untold Story of Public Service, is highlighted in this episode. One essay from Casey Cep called The Sentinel is focused on and read from. The essay highlights the good of public survival and public servants. Ronald E. Walters, the leader of the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is highlighted. Ron Walters is an exemplary public servant. Ron Walters is an exemplary leader.
2025-03-2125 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#074: Trump Negotiations Going ForwardThe first impression of the Trump administration’s effort to negotiate a peace between Ukraine and Russia was an abysmal failure. This makes getting the next steps, even more important. The Finnish President, Alexander Stubb, in an interview with the Atlantic Council’s Frederick Kempe at the Munich Security Conference, details three key points to advancing peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. This episode discusses each of these three key points.
2025-03-0724 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#073: Trump Negotiation FailuresYou never have a second chance to make a first impression. This is key in negotiations. This week President Trump began negotiations with senior representatives from the United States and Russia in Saudi Arabia. Absent were representatives from Ukraine. Also absent were representatives from Europe and the NATO alliance. This first impression and what President Trump has said has caused alarm around the world. You never have a second chance to make a first impression. Trump’s first impression was a resounding leadership failure.
2025-02-2129 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#072: Trump Leadership BankruptcyThis first two weeks of the Trump Presidency 2.0 has been appalling. The words fealty and autocrat are commonly used to describe President Trump's actions and conduct during his first two weeks. Real estate transactions as American policy is anything but leadership. The many and varied attempts to remove people, services, offices, and entire agencies from the federal government are not what voters expected when they voted Trump into office. They expected him to help them. He has not.
2025-02-0728 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#071: 2025 Call to ActionA call to action is an important and effective leadership tool, a tool essential for us all to engage as we enter 2025. Misinformation, disinformation, and lying must be challenged. Leaders from any and all political persuasions must speak the truth, be grounded in facts, and call out that which is simply not true. Leaders are not perfect, but seeking to do the right thing is their halcyon call. 2025 is a Call to Action time for leaders.
2025-01-2424 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#070: Jimmy Carter - LeaderThe 39th President of the United States will be laid to rest this week in Plains, Georgia. Jimmy Carter was a man of faith and resilience. Steadfast in his core values, his respect for others, and his lifelong quest to do the right thing are cornerstones for Jimmy Carter, the leader. He has been attributed to living a life of the beatitudes. It seems an appropriate and accurate description. Jimmy Carter’s post-presidency, without the backdrop of the political stage, shows Jimmy Carter as a true leader.
2025-01-1021 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#069: Paul Krugman - Thought LeaderHappy Holidays! As we close out 2024 I encourage everyone to think about this past year - where we’ve been, when we are, and to think about charting the course for the coming new year. This episode focuses on a Thought Leader, Paul Krugman, who has done just that. For the past 25 years, Paul Krugman has written opinion pieces for the New York Times. He is retiring. Today, we read his last column.2024-12-2021 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#068: Innovation LeadershipInnovation is the foundation of America’s success. From our very beginnings to today we have ridden innovation wave to innovation wave. We are now entering our sixth wave of innovation, the move from fossil fuels to green and sustainable technologies. Highlighted in this episode are two companies, Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation. Each seeks to bring electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOL) to public transportation - piloted vehicles carrying up to four passengers, and payloads up to 1,000 pounds.
2024-12-0627 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#067: Trump ElectionDonald Trump is the President-elect of the United States of America. He has won the Electoral College, the popular vote, The US Senate, and the US House of Representatives. He has literal control of the Supreme Court and is immune from prosecution in his presidential acts. He is in control. Leadership could not be more important in these troubling times. This episode offers a brief response to what leaders can and should do when our elected leader is not a leader.
2024-11-1519 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#066: Unknown Exemplary LeaderWith one week to go until the Presidential election in the United States, I thought it important to pause, and exhale from the barrage of media to seek votes and final campaign contributions. This episode celebrates an unknown, but truly exemplary leader, Thelma Mothershed Wair. She passed away this past week. She was a member of the Little Rock Nine, and the first black girl to integrate a previous white-only high school.
2024-11-0122 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#065: 2024 Economic Nobel Laureates and Election ImplicationsThe 2024 Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences was awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson. Their work “for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity” is particularly timely as we approach election day in the United States. “Societies with a poor rule of law and institutions that exploit their population do not generate growth or change for the better.” A very timely message as we approach the election. Vote.
2024-10-1821 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#064: Fed Rate Cut and LeadershipOn September 18, 2024, the Federal Reserve of the United States cut interest by 50 basis points. This is a clear signal that it is time for monetary policy in the United States to be recalibrated. The dual mandates of the Fed to seek full employment and stable inflation brought about today’s long-awaited decision. An exemplary leadership moment by Jay Powell, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
2024-09-2023 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#063: Labor DayHappy Labor Day 2024! This episode recognizes the worth and dignity of labor. Quotes on labor are given from Sophocles, Adam Smith, John D. Rockefeller, and Richard Freeman. The tension between capitalism and democracy, the tension between shareholders and workers, and the balancing act that leaders must navigate to strive to ensure that a rising tide does raise all boats, the challenge to do the right thing; this is the challenge of leaders on this Labor Day.
2024-09-0618 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#062: Steve Kerr - Exemplary Leader - Part 2Steve Kerr, the Coach of the Olympic Gold medal-winning U.S. men's basketball team is showcased. Following the Olympics, coach Kerr was asked to speak in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention. He spoke on leadership. It is important in this year's election and leadership is important in our lives. Steve Kerr raises five points for every leader to emulate.
2024-08-2317 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#061: War and or Diplomacy
This episode raises the spectre of the future of international relations. Who prevails in the United States presidential election in November will define the value proposition of our role in diplomatic leadership. Will we choose war or will we choose diplomacy? Will we create, maintain, and fund alliances to defend those in need or will we not? Our vote will determine the answer to these key leadership questions and the future of our world order.
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2024-08-0924 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#060: Biden, Vance, and ThomasThis episode showcases the ultimate mission of leadership- to do the right thing. A Good example is President Biden passing the torch of leadership to a younger generation. A Bad example is shown in Senator J.D. Vance's accepting his role and responsibilities to be Donald Trump's Vice-President pick. Lastly, an Ugly example is demonstrated by the moral, ethical, and legal ineptitude of an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Clarence Thomas. Thomas and Vance have sold themselves out to wealth power and position. Biden has chosen to do the right thing.
2024-07-2623 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#059: The Elephant in the RoomThis episode addresses the stark contrast between the two candidates for President of the United States. One seeking autocracy and autocratic rule. The other seeking to advance democracy, but not seeing the opportunities to pass the torch to a younger and highly qualified group of leaders. Leadership is about doing the right thing. Both could learn from this simple, yet profound, axiom.
The election this coming November is existential. From a leadership perspective, the choice is clear.
2024-07-1224 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#058: KindnessThis episode showcases Kindness as a leadership core competency. Kindness is free. It is uplifting and can have a ripple effect on others. Kindness is needed in our turbulent and troubled world and can play a consequential and strategic role in your leadership journey. Incorporate kindness in your leadership practice.
2024-06-2828 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#057: Economic LeadershipThe economic competition between China and the West could not be more important. There exists no central agency or authority to manage or lead this critical effort. A coordinated approach with friends and allies is essential. This episode lays out a beginning framework for such an effort. Defense and diplomacy are not enough. We need economic leadership to prevail.
2024-06-1422 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#056: Goh Choon Phong - Exemplary LeaderMr. Goh Choon Phong, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Singapore Airlines was awarded the 2024 Airline Transport World Excellence in Leadership Award. His leadership journey has been remarkable. His drive to be customer-centric, meaning both employees and travelers, has proven an important leadership benchmark for success; be process-driven rather than outcome-based. Service excellence, product leadership, and network ease are his three pillars of leadership - an exemplary leader, with exemplary values for each of us to follow.
2024-05-3122 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#055: Trust and TrustworthinessTrust is based upon trustworthy behavior. Trust is an essential leadership core competency. What you say and what you do are the connecting dots to trustworthy behavior. For leadership to be effective it must be consistent. In this episode, Dr. Bedker looks back at two previous episodes and updates their continued untrustworthy behavior. The First Congressional District of Virginia and the Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company are showcased.
2024-05-1724 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#054: HomelessnessThe issue of homelessness is a far too frequent presence in our lives. Cities across our nation offer a disturbing display of a challenging and multivariate public health issue. From resource funding, to training, knowledge, and experience for public health leaders, to every one of us; we must be aware and sensitive to help those in need. The challenges are numerous and the time to mitigate homelessness may be lengthy, but we all must be aware of our common call to help those in need. A particular mention of homeless veterans is offered.
2024-05-0325 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#053: Leading in a Turbulent WorldOur world is troubled and it is turbulent. Leadership today is more needed and necessary than ever before. There is leadership strength in numbers. Each of us must speak up, speak out, and defend the truth, defend facts, and as we are all called to do: do the right thing. We know what the right thing is; the call to action for each of us is to do the right thing.
2024-04-1924 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#052: Thurgood Marshall - Exemplary LeaderThis episode showcases an exemplary leader, Thurgood Marshall. The first African-American to serve as a Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. A believer in realism, not textualism. A believer in equal protection. Justice Marshall was a notable supporter of human, individual, and civil rights. In doing this he personified the quest of this podcast: do the right thing.
2024-04-0522 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#051: Do The Right ThingIn this episode Dr. Bedker goes back to the very reason for this podcast; the halcyon call for leaders to “do the right thing.” In our troubled and turbulent world, leaders may find difficulty in doing the right thing. The case is made that doing the right thing, even in the most difficult of times, is the ultimate responsibility of leaders. Tell the truth, do not operate from fear, and give hope to those you lead.
2024-03-2219 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#050: Follow-Up on Boeing and LeadershipIn this episode, Dr. Bedker follows up on the Boeing leadership story that began in Episode 22. Follow-up is an important leadership competency and Dr. Bedker models this competency in this episode. Judgment and decision-making are highlighted. Incidents and events by suppliers and Boeing’s regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are documented.
2024-03-0824 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#049: America’s Role in Global Leadership
In this most important episode, Dr. Bedker discusses the current inflection point of U.S. global leadership. Does the United States retreat to isolationism and unravel the many global alliances that have accounted for peace and prosperity, or do we persevere in the grand experiment of democracy? Thought leaders and elected officials are quoted in this episode, from radio host Charlemagne Tha God to Ambassador John Herbst, to Dr. Fiona Hill. The article concludes by quoting Vice President Kamala Harris's remarks at the Munich Security Conference.
2024-02-2329 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#048: Jay Powell and the Role of FED LeadershipIn this episode, Dr. Bedker takes a complex topic with many moving parts and synthesizes the topic to better understand the role of leadership of the Federal Reserve. Chairman Jay Powell, the leader of the Fed is showcased. His many leadership challenges to provide a stable and growing economy with full employment is an immense challenge. Leadership core competencies of judgment and decision-making are highlighted.
2024-02-0924 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#047: Leadership Core Competencies for a Troubled WorldDr. John Bedker operationalizes key leadership core competencies for our troubled world. What leadership competencies do each of us need, as leaders, in these turbulent times? John unpacks several of them. From reflection to grounding in the truth, to empathy, Dr. Bedker operationalizes these leadership core competencies. Frequently practicing these competencies with genuineness, and intent over time is essential and needed in our world today.
2024-01-2622 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#046: The World Ahead 2024In this first episode of 2024, Dr. Bedker takes a look ahead into the new year. Tom Standage, the editor of The World Ahead 2024 has written the cover article for The Economist and this piece serves as the source for this year’s first episode. A top 10 list is given by Standage as ‘themes to watch” in 2024. Dr. Bedker provides a contextual leadership framework for each of these themes. 2024 will be a year of many challenges for leaders.
2024-01-1223 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#045: Year in ReviewIn this year-end episode Dr. Bedker delivers a review of this past year’s episodes. It has been a busy and very challenging year for leaders and leadership. From institutions to individuals Dr. Bedker has showcased the good and the bad. Exemplary leaders such as Steve Kerr and Bill Russell began the year and fellow exemplars Rosalyn Carter and Charlie Munger, both having recently passed are showcased more recently. Leadership truly is critical in our world today. Leaders have never been more important.
2023-12-1523 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#044: Rosalynn Carter and Charlie Munger - LeadersIn this episode, Dr. Bedker quotes two iconic leaders, Rosalynn Carter and Charlie Munger, as a means to share their lives of exemplars in leadership. Rosalynn Carter, the first lady of Georgia and first lady of the United States, and Charlie Munger, vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the hugely successful investment company are showcased for their lives of exemplary leadership. We all can learn from their lifetimes of leadership by example. They modeled the leadership way.
2023-12-0125 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#043: Leadership Today - Across the BoardIn this episode Dr. Bedker talks a walk down the leadership boardwalk. He showcases current social, political, economic, military, labor and sports leadership events in our world today. This episode is a cameo for leaders across several of the central components of our lives. Are we “doing the right thing” from a leadership perspective? Sometimes yes, and sometimes no. Each is given attention in this contemporaneous episode.
2023-11-1728 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#042: For Leadership to be effective, it must be consistentThe episode focuses on a key leadership axiom: "For leadership to be effective it must be consistent." Historical and current examples are given from a David Leonhardt article to showcase both the successes and failures of leaders as they try to lead diverse groups. For leaders to do the right thing, they may be able to effect positive change through eliminating or mitigating even one variable in a leadership challenge. The metaphor of the fire triangle is offered to make this point.
2023-11-0323 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#041: Hakeem Jeffries - Minority LeaderThe leadership of the United States House of Representatives is a mess. The former senior leader, the Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy was ousted. Two weeks have passed and the Representative, Jim Jordan, that has been seeking the speakership has faltered on his first two attempts to win the votes necessary to become Speaker. In this episode Dr. Bedker details those events and provides a leadership picture for the opposing party, the Democratic Party. Hakeem Jeffries, the Minority Leader is showcased.
2023-10-2026 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#040: Congressional Leadership FailureIn this 40th episode of the Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast, Dr. Bedker highlights the background and results of the Motion to Vacate the office of the Speaker of the Unites States House of Representatives, Representative Kevin McCarthy. The Speaker was removed by a vote of a small number of his fellow Republican members. The leadership deficiencies of Speaker McCarthy are clear and consistent. Congressional leadership needs to lead to govern. Speaker McCarthy did neither.
2023-10-0627 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#039: Women and LeadershipIn this episode, Dr. Bedker shares the many and varied leadership core competencies of women. Women in leadership do not get the attention it deserves. Women can be and are excellent leaders. Dr. Bedker highlights a real-life example in this episode; the launch of the first American into space. The movie “Hidden Figures” is detailed and the women who made the computations for launch. Women and leadership provide a benchmark for all of us. Cheers, to women and leadership.
2023-09-2226 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#038: Collectivism - Labor DayIn this Labor Day episode, Dr. Bedker highlights current research and the first-ever release on the benefits of labor unions by the Department of the Treasury. Comments by Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen are given. The focus is on processes rather than outcomes and to focus on problem-solving rather than problem identification. A specific encounter over the Labor Day weekend is given to clarify much remains to be done to “do the right thing” by labor leaders and their corporate employers.
2023-09-0824 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#037: Collectivism Pt. 3In this final installment on collectivism, Dr. Bedker addresses the issue of government leaders. Civil unrest and political unrest are at heightened states not seen before in our turbulent world. The leadership calling of government leaders could not be more timely or critical. Dr. Bedker addresses both the USA experience and the international experience. This episode concludes with 5 axioms for government leaders.
2023-08-2528 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#036: Collectivism Pt. 2In Part 2 of this series on collectivism, Dr. Bedker speaks about specific examples and specific companies' experiences with collectivism and unions. The tension between capitalism and democracy is revisited. A new Harvard Business School case study on Amazon and its unionization genesis is addressed. This episode provides a snapshot of the current union contract status across American corporations and institutions. The episode closes with a positive note, a tentative agreement for the workers and company, UPS.
2023-08-1129 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#035: Collectivism Pt. 1In this episode, Dr. Bedker makes the case for collectivism. The benefits of a collective workforce, a union, are made and research results are given by leading scholars. The paradox of labor interests versus corporations' interests is highlighted. There is a tension between capitalism and democracy. A collectively organized workforce is good for workers, their families, and society. This is at odds with the financial interests of stockholders and corporate leadership. Should the few win or the many prevail?
2023-07-2828 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#034: Compassionate LeadershipIn this episode, Dr. Bedker addresses an important leadership core competency in our often turbulent world: compassion. Compassion is described as a “soft skill,” but is really quite an important and challenging skill for leaders to bring to their leadership practice. Compassion requires bringing empathy with action to those you serve, with authenticity and altruism. Compassionate leadership research, detailed in this episode, pays significant benefits to leaders, those they serve, and their organizations.
2023-07-1425 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#033: Southern Baptist Leadership FailureIn this 4th of July 2023 episode, Dr. John Bedker addresses the “first freedoms” of the Declaration of Independence. Specifically, John addresses the first freedom, the freedom of religion. John showcases the actions of the delegates of the Southern Baptist Convention to remove women as Pastors from Southern Baptist churches. The case is made that this is a political move and not a moral, ethical, or biblically founded move. Women have every right to lead, every capability to lead and represent some of our nation's most capable faith leaders. Removing women from leadership in the Southern Baptist Church is another example o...2023-06-3026 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#032: LIV(PIF) Takeover of GolfIn this episode, Dr. John Bedker showcases the Saudi Wealth Fund takeover of professional golf. Sportwashing is highlighted as the means for the leader of Saudi Arabia and his associates to “paint lipstick on a pig.” The numerous civil rights and human rights violations of Saudi Arabia are meant to be placated with the many sports and entertainment investments by the Saudi Personal Investment Fund (PIF). This is sportwashing. This episode demonstrates a leader doing the wrong thing and others accepting their moral bankruptcy. This episode is a case of money versus morality and money won. An example of leadersh...2023-06-1625 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#031: Judgment and Decision MakingIn this episode on judgment and decision making, two critical leadership core competencies, Dr. John Bedker showcases former Congresswoman Liz Cheney’s removal from leadership in the U.S. Congress and her unsuccessful run for reelection to the congressional seat from Wyoming, as an exemplar of both sound judgment and sound decision making. Doing the right thing may have consequences, consequences of significance, but those consequences are far nobler than siding with misinformation, disinformation, and lying. Liz Cheney’s remarks as the commencement speaker at her alma mater, Colorado College are offered.
2023-06-0226 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#030: The Leadership Case Pt.3
In this third installment of the Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast, The Leadership Case for a New Civil Rights Movement, John advances a call to action for leaders. The need to speak up, speak out, and to vote. So many issues are in need of transformative change and this episode raises a number of them. What is needed is for leaders to lead. Not be passive, not be quiet, and not be slow to act. It is a time for clear and timely action, for legislation, and for a change in our elected officials who choose not to represent the major...2023-05-1927 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#029: The Leadership Case Pt.2In Part 2 of The Leadership Case for a New Civil Rights Movement, Dr. John Bedker raises the case for leaders to engage, speak out, speak up and Vote. Elected officials are not representing the people they are charged to represent. The clear majority of Americans have voices in favor of legislative change. In Part 2 of the Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast the case is advanced for both gun legislation and reproductive rights legislation. Two key civil rights that the majority of Americans agree and want their voices to be heard. Each of us, is called to speak up, speak...2023-05-0627 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#028: The Leadership Case for a New Civil Rights MovementThis episode of the Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast kicks off a series of podcasts making a case for leaders to engage and support the new civil rights movement in the United States. The foundation is laid in this opening episode for a grassroots movement for leaders to “do the right thing.” We should not have to wonder when dropping off a child at school in the morning if they will be safe and sound each day; or if they will come home at all. The gun culture and ensuing gun violence in America are just one of the many cr...2023-04-2126 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#027: Donald TrumpIn this episode, Dr. Bedker sheds light on several leadership axioms. Leadership axions on this day of indictment for the former President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Things we, as leaders, need to be mindful of and aware of in this age of misinformation, disinformation, and lies. Leaders are called to do the right thing. Today, the former President was indicted for failing to meet that bar.
2023-04-0721 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#026: Bill Russell - Exemplary LeaderBill Russell is a basketball legend. One of the greatest basketball players ever. In this Episode Dr. John Bedker shares with you the life and times of this exemplary leader. Bill Russell was an exemplary leader on and off the court. Through a history of racism and bigotry, Bill Russell literally and figuratively stood tall. He stands for truth, honesty and character. A model for us all.
2023-03-2424 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#025: The MythIn this episode, Dr. John Bedker reads an excerpt from the new book by Naomi Orestes and Erik Conway, The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market. John highlights the critical role of leaders to embrace truth and to be factual. As Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan stated, "everyone is entitled to their own point of view, they are not entitled to their own facts.” This episode makes the case for leaders to not follow myths.
2023-03-1027 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#024: Leadership Top 10In this episode Dr. John Bedker offers his top 10 list of leadership practices and principles in our challenging world. John offers this episode as an opportunity to embrace and enrich your leadership journey. 10 actionable practices are offered.
2023-02-2525 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#023: Organizational Culture TodayDr. John Bedker rethinks the often-used metaphor of organizational pillars as a three-legged stool. He does so consistently with our turbulent, chaotic, and uncertain world today. John speaks to enterprise, politics, and culture as the three key pillars of each of our organizations today. In this episode, John addresses communication as a key problem-solving leadership core competency.
Dr. John Bedker showcases the important organizational pillar of culture in this episode.
2023-02-1025 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#022: Boeing and LeadershipThis Episode focuses on an iconic American brand, the Boeing company. The perils of separating leaders from workers and economics over safety are central themes of this episode. Dr. John Bedker leaves the listener with several key takeaways from the decision-making shortfalls of this once-proud brand.
2023-01-2726 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#021: Autocracy V.S. DemocracyThis episode of the Dr.John Bedker Leadership Podcast raises a crucial conversation for our times. Autocracy vs. Democracy. Two very different approaches to leadership. An added tension to this crucial conversation is the notion of capitalism. Capitalism is a source of inequality and must be confronted in either an autocratic or democratic leadership space. These opposing leadership forces are key for our 21st century. Which way will we go?
2022-12-1730 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#020: Giving ThanksIn Episode 20 of The Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast, John gives thanks. Thanks to the many selfless and servant leaders that are all around us. Examples are given of people in our communities that contribute, not for self, but others…Non-Sibi. Leadership examples are given and highlight just a few of the many selfless and servant leaders that we should give thanks.
2022-12-0219 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#019: Mid-terms - Sense and Meaning MakingSense and Meaning Making of the 2022 Midterm elections in the United States. One week following the midterms, Dr. Bedker takes the opportunity to do what leaders do following significant events, to make sense of what happened, and to better understand what it means. Sense and meaning-making are important constructs for leaders and the midterms were an important leadership event.
2022-11-1920 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#018: GOTV - Get Out To VoteEpisode 18 is provided just prior to the midterm elections in the United States. Dr. Bedker encourages all eligible people to vote in the upcoming election. Voting is a right, it is a responsibility, a civic duty, and most importantly it is a display of your engagement in our/your democracy. It is an act of leadership. Doing the right thing, and standing up for truth and freedom; are critical leadership imperatives. Vote!
2022-11-0420 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#017: Belarus Pt. 4Episode 17 provides a summary of the Belarus Series. Synthesis of each episode of the series is given with a specific connection to the current experience in the United States. The case is made as a “cautionary tale” for the United States to not pursue a path toward autocracy. Dr. Bedker makes clear the case for leadership in these turbulent times. “Do the right thing."
2022-08-1928 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#016: Belarus Pt. 3In this third installment on the country of Belarus, Dr. John Bedker addresses the leader, the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko. It is a tale of position and power, not of leadership. In this episode, John makes clear the path of Belarus, the path to autocracy, and the last remaining dictatorship in Europe. It is a path, in Dr. Bedker's opinion, that is not dissimilar to the path the United States is on. Government leaders and faith leaders are challenged to “do the right thing,” to not replicate the history of “leadership" in Belarus. The peril of democracy in the United S...2022-08-0520 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#015: Belarus Pt. 2In this second episode of the Belarus Series, Dr. John Bedker shares the current state of Belarus socially, politically, economically, and militarily. Leadership insights are given on each of these axes to the country of Belarus and for their implications for the United States. The case is made for leaders to be mindful of the paths of other countries as they may inform governmental leadership in the United States. Democracy may be imperfect and fragile, but it is well worth fighting for. This second episode of the Belarus series makes this case clear.
2022-07-2230 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#014: Belarus Pt. 1In this episode, Dr. John Bedker begins a four-part series on the country of Belarus. Sitting at the crossroads of East and West, Belarus has an increasingly important position geographically, politically, and geopolitically. The leadership navigation and leadership strategies employed are key to the future of Belarus and this important crossroads in our world. This introductory episode lays out the topics and critical issues to be reviewed in this important leadership series on the country of Belarus.
2022-07-0824 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#013: Gun Violence in America - SequelIn this week's episode, Dr. John Bedker follows up on his recent Leadership Works Podcast on the mass shootings in Buffalo, NY, and Uvalde, TX. The call for leaders to act, to do the right thing, is advanced. Political leaders and Faith leaders are challenged to lead. Macro gun violence data is unwrapped to reveal the concentrated and localized nature of gun violence in the United States. The root causes of gun violence; poverty and fear are documented.
2022-06-2433 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#012: Reflective PracticeReflective Practice is the focus of Episode 12. Reflective Practice is an important leadership tool for successful leaders. In this episode, Dr. John Bedker takes the listeners on a forward-looking reflective journey. A 1-2 year forward timeline is set to consider where we might or could be socially, politically, economically, and militarily. John poses reflective questions on each of these axes. The episode concludes by asking the listeners where we will be as Americans in 1-2 years. From the gun culture in the USA to the war in Ukraine. Episode 12 is an important reflective journey for everyone.
2022-06-1028 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#011: Gun Violence in America - A Leadership PerspectiveThis episode was recorded after the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, but before the tragic mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Dr. John Bedker focuses on gun violence and the gun culture in America as a Leadership moment. Are we going to “do the right thing?’ This is the ultimate definition of leadership and the challenge of us all to be problem-solving leaders regarding gun violence and mass shootings. Dr. Bedker will provide another episode on this crucial topic as events unfold in Uvalde, Texas, and in our Federal government.
2022-05-2731 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#010 Steve Kerr - An Exemplary LeaderEpisode 10- Steve Kerr- Exemplary Leader
In this episode, Dr. John Bedker takes a deep dive into an exemplary and highly successful leader in the world of basketball. The focus is on Steve Kerr, head coach of the NBA Golden State Warriors. It is Steve Kerr’s back story, the formative and developmental experiences of his life that have led to Steve Kerr’s leadership pillars: Joy, Competition, Compassion and Mindfulness. John shares his insights into Steve Kerr’s leadership pillars and coaching philosophy.
2022-05-1422 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#009: Institutional Leadership Failure of the Catholic Church - Problem SolvingEpisode 9 is a sequel to Episode 8. Episode 8 focused on Problem Identification and Episode 9 brings insights into Problem Solving. The issue is the ongoing Institutional Leadership Failures of clerics in the Catholic Church. What needs to be done for the church to get back on track is explored and a case is made for rethinking both the church’s organizational design and the makeup of its organizational leadership team. The recommendations are consistent with the Pope’s guidance for priests "to be pastors and not politicians.” A call for the laity to engage in leadership is also made.
2022-04-2932 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#008: Institutional Leadership Failure - The Catholic ChurchIn this episode, Dr. John Bedker focuses on the institutional failures of the leaders of the Catholic church in the United States. The ongoing efforts of church leaders in the United States to regularly advance a right-wing political agenda is brought to light. This agenda is showcased in sharp contrast with the values and founding tenets of Catholicism. John details two of the many departures of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the leaders of the Catholic church in the United States, from the founding beliefs of Catholicism. Abortion rights and the pedophilia crisis are highlighted.
2022-04-1530 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#007 Democracy: Is it in Peril?Episode 7- Democracy: Is it in Peril?
Harvard Gazette Staff Writer Colleen Walsh interviews the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard on the state of American democracy. Dr. John Bedker addresses this interview from a leadership perspective. John then expands on this interview to the perilous state of democracy globally. John’s focus is on Ukraine, a democracy, and the response of its President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The leadership competencies that have emerged from President Zelenskyy are brought to light as a hopeful sign for the future of democracy. 2022-03-2522 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#006: Understanding a Great Leader from What They Say and DoEpisode 6- Understanding a Great Leader from What They Say and Do.
Famous Quotes from Congressman John Lewis- An Exemplary Leader.
The late Congressman John Lewis was an exemplary leader his entire life. He brought an abundance of empathy, he encouraged the hearts of many he came in contact with, he challenged others to act for good and he modeled a better way for others to emulate. Episode 6 of The Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast takes quotes from the life and speeches of John Lewis and applies them to your leadership journey.
Dr. Joh...2022-02-1927 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#005: Leadership Guiding Principles in a Global PandemicEpisode 5- Leadership Guiding Principles in the Global Pandemic.
Moving From a Room Called Fear, to a Room Called Hope.
In Episode 5 of The Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Bedker reviews the recent article from the McKinsey Quarterly, authored by two Stanford Professors, Hayagreeva Rao and Robert Sutton. The article acts as an important tool for leaders, a checklist. The checklist offered by Rao and Sutton is offered for leaders in troubled times; a time we are clearly in. Written by academics, this article is noteworthy in its several operational guiding principles.
Dr...2022-02-1918 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#004: Doing the Right ThingEpisode 4- Doing the right thing…When Leaders cannot do anything else. Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, Director for European Affairs for the National Security Council, retires.
Episode 4 of The Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcastt details another instance where a leader chooses the good of the military service over his individual life as a military officer to bring the bullying and intimidation by President Trump to a close. Lieutenant Colonel Vindman, an active-duty Army officer working for the National Security Council served the Army and his country with exemplary service and distinction. Lieutenant Colonel Vindman chose the good of t...2022-02-1922 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#003: July 4th SpecialEpisode 3- “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights…” Well, maybe not may be the more accurate statement…leaderships role in seeking a more perfect union.
During this 4th of July 2020 holiday, Episode 3 of The Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast takes the Declaration of Independence preamble and relates this historic document and its preambles iconic words to the values represented by leaders today.
The focus of Episode 3 is on significant disruption; disruption to our health care system via a coronavirus...2022-02-1924 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#002: A Story of Service to Others Over SelfEpisode 2- The Removal of Captain Brett Cozier, United States Navy, from Command of the Nuclear Aircraft Carrier, USS Theodore Roosevelt. A Story of Service to Others Over Self.
Episode 2 of The Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast informs the listener of the events surrounding Captain Brett Crozier’s removal from command. Captain Crozier was the Commanding Officer of the United States nuclear aircraft carrier, Theodore Roosevelt. Following an outbreak of Coronavirus-19 onboard the
Roosevelt a series of significant leadership events transpired.
Captain Crozier followed procedure and communicated the events onboard the Roosevelt to his Cha...2022-02-1919 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast#001: Looking in the Mirror - A European view of the President of the United StatesEpisode 1- Fintan O’Toole shares a European view of President Donald Trump.
How the words of the President of the United States shape the world’s view of America.
Episode 1 of The Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast shares a fact-based review of the leadership practices of the President of the United States. Fintan O’Toole, a celebrated Irish journalist writes of the world’s view of America during the Trump administration. As Finton writes, words matter, and the truth matters. America has been loved, hated, and envied. Now Fenton writes, America is to be pitied. Epi...2022-02-1916 minThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership PodcastThe Dr. John Bedker Leadership Podcast TrailerAn introduction to John Bedker and the podcast.
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Decades of Horror | Horror News RadioTHE PIT (1981) – Episode 188 – Decades of Horror 1980s "Do you like washing me?" Knowing this is a 12-year-old boy talking to his adult babysitter definitely ramps of the cringe quotient. Join your faithful Grue-Crew - Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they brave the cringe found in The Pit(1981). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 188 – The Pit (1981) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine A solitary and strange pre...2021-09-0758 min