Shows
Deep LeadershipLeading a Startup with Cody HallToday I’m joined by Cody Hall. Cody is the Founder and CEO of Octiva Healthcare which provides telehealth solutions to healthcare providers. He is a United States Marine Corps veteran and I’m excited to have him on the show to learn how he leveraged his military experience to become a successful start-up CEO.Show resources:Cody Hall on LinkedInOctiva Healthcare____Order my latest bestselling book You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth FollowingOrder my bestselling leadership book All in t...2022-08-1742 minDeep LeadershipResilient Leadership with Mike WatsonToday I’m joined by Mike Watson. Mike is the founder and president of Ignite Management, a strategic planning and leadership development company based in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is the co-author of a new book called Rise Up: Leadership Habits for Turbulent Times. In this book, Mike and his co-author Ali Grovue, reveal digestible and comprehensive methods for managers to become an influential force in helping employees deal with the challenges of today’s workplace. This is such an important topic and I’m honored to have Mike join me today.Show resources:Rise Up: Le...2022-08-1342 minDeep LeadershipDeveloping Excellent Leadership with Neil JurdToday I’m joined by Neil Jurd. Neil is a founder of Leader-Connect, an online resource for leadership discussion and development. He is a former British Army officer who now teaches and trains executives and companies in leadership and team development. He has produced a series of leadership videos which are now widely viewed. He is the author of The Leadership Book: A step-by-step guide to excellent leadership. I’m honored to have him on the show to talk about leadership, especially in these times of uncertainty and change in the workplace.The Leadership Book: A step-by-step guide...2022-08-1043 minDeep LeadershipPositive Leadership with Dr. Craig DowdenToday I’m joined by Dr. Craig Dowden. Craig is an inspiring and thought-provoking executive coach, Forbes author, and keynote speaker who partners with leaders and executives to tackle their most important personal and organizational challenges. He holds a Doctorate in psychology, with a concentration in business, and is a Certified Positive Psychology Coach. He is the author of the popular book Do Good to Lead Well: The Science and Practice of Positive Leadership. I am excited to have him on the show to talk about the concept of positive leadership.Do Good to Lead Well: The Sc...2022-08-0639 minDeep LeadershipFinding Peace of Mind as a Leader with Deb CovielloToday I’m joined by Deb Coviello. Deb is a Business Advisor, Coach, Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host. She has more than 20 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, and operational excellence. She is known as the “Drop In CEO” because she drops into struggling businesses and assumes the CEO role. She is the host of the Drop In CEO podcast and author of The CEO’s Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track. I am excited to have her on the show to learn from her experience.The CEO’s Compass bookDeb Coviello's website2022-08-0342 minDeep LeadershipFrom CIA to CEO with Rupal PatelToday I’m joined by Rupal Patel. Rupal is a former CIA officer turned entrepreneur, speaker, and author. After a career at the CIA, she earned her MBA from London Business School and started her first business over 10 years ago. As a CEO, leadership consultant, strategic advisor, coach, and mentor, she now helps founders, leaders, and next-generation change-makers rewrite the rules of success and become unstoppable. She is the author of a new book called From CIA to CEO: Unconventional Life Lessons for Thinking Bigger, Leading Better, and Being Bolder. I’m excited to have her on the show to l...2022-07-3039 minDeep LeadershipOvercoming Adversity with Marty GoldToday I’m joined by Marty Gold. Marty is a US Navy Veteran, entrepreneur, and small business consultant. His company LeiLaRay Consulting helps small business owners with all the resources they need to take their businesses to the next level. Marty was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2016 which eventually needed to be removed. His story is one of overcoming adversity, learning perseverance, and knowing when to pivot in your career. I’m honored to have him on the show to share his inspirational journey.LeiLaRay ConsultingMarty Gold on TwitterSubscribe to Mart...2022-07-2734 minDeep LeadershipMistakes New Managers Make with Dr. Janet PolachToday I’m joined by Dr. Janet Polach. Janet is an Author, Speaker, and Executive Coach. She is an expert in developing new leaders. She is a retired lieutenant colonel who spent 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. She has developed leaders in the U.S., China, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Puerto Rico, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. She is the author of a new book, The Seven Mistakes New Managers Make. I am excited to have her on the show to talk about how new managers can become great leaders.The Seven Mistakes New Managers Ma...2022-07-2339 minDeep LeadershipThe Experience of Leadership with Fred Stuvek Jr.Today I’m joined by Fred Stuvek Jr. Fred is someone who has enjoyed incredible success in a number of different areas. He played football at the Naval Academy where he lettered for three years as quarterback for the Midshipman. He served as a Naval Officer like myself. He held key leadership positions in both private and public companies leading several successful business start-ups. He’s also written three amazing books about leadership and success. He is a returning guest to the show and since his last appearance, we have collaborated on a new book called The Experience of Lead...2022-07-1639 minDeep LeadershipScrappy Leadership with Kimberly WieflingToday I’m joined by Kimberly Wiefling. Kimberly is an entrepreneur, speaker, leadership coach, and bestselling author. She is the founder of Wiefling Consulting and co-founder of Silicon Valley Alliances. She has produced 6 books in her "Scrappy" brand series, including the international bestseller 'Scrappy Project Management', which continues to sell well 14 years after its original publication. Kimberly is known for her authentically scrappy style and her ability to help companies achieve what seems impossible by converting common sense into common practice. She understands the power of people and I am excited to have her on the show.Sc...2022-07-0938 minDeep LeadershipThe Future of Work with Ira WolfeToday I’m joined by Ira Wolfe. Ira is often referred to as a Millennial trapped in a Baby Boomer body. He was one of the Top 100 HR Influencers for 2021. He is the president the founder of Success Performance Solutions, a TEDx Speaker, a podcaster, and a Top 5 Global Thought Leader on the Future of Work and HR. He is a six-time author including his latest book Recruiting in the Age of Googlization Second Edition: When the Shift Hits Your Plan. I am excited to talk to him about the future of jobs, work, and the workplace.Re...2022-07-0243 minDeep LeadershipLeadership in Nursing with Heather HenryToday I’m joined by Heather Henry. Heather is an award-winning practicing Queen’s Nurse, entrepreneur, and author. She is the founder of BreathChamps – A community interest company that aims to improve the life chances of children and young adults with asthma. She is the author of a new book called Be a Leader in Nursing: A Practical Guide for Nursing Students. This book provides real-world leadership guidance for nurses that they can use throughout their careers - from the first moments of student placement to effective leadership as they take on more responsibility. I am excited to talk to her...2022-06-2539 minDeep LeadershipBecoming Fireproof with David HollenbachToday I’m joined by David Hollenbach. David is a speaker, coach, author, podcast host, and mentor. He is a US Navy veteran and retired fire department Battalion Chief. He is the author of a new book Fireproof: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future which helps anyone seeking to overcome their limiting beliefs and achieve their life’s goals even after a failure. This book helps readers uncover their core values and discover their true life’s purpose. I am excited to talk to him about this topic.Hollenbach Leadership websiteFire...2022-06-1841 minDeep LeadershipGiving a Memorable Speech with Eddie RiceToday I’m joined by Eddie Rice. Eddie is a professional speechwriter with over 10 years of experience in helping business leaders, keynote speakers, TED talk presenters, and everyday people, enhance the messages they tell through great storytelling and structure. He loves creating strong narrative-driven speeches that focus on balancing emotional and thought-leadership content. He is the author of a new book called TOAST: Short Speeches, Big Impact. This book provides a step-by-step approach for brainstorming and designing the perfect speech. Public speaking is an important part of leadership so I’m excited to have Eddie on the show to shar...2022-06-1235 minDeep LeadershipRecruiting & Retention Post COVID with Evan SohnToday I’m joined by Evan Sohn. Evan is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Recruiter.com, an on-demand recruiting platform that combines AI and video job-matching technology with the world's largest network of small and independent recruiters. He is a frequent contributor to CNBC and Yahoo! Finance and is the perfect person to talk to about all the changes that are taking place in the job market right now. I wanted to get him on the show to talk about what leaders need to be doing now to attract and retain the best employees post COVID. This wa...2022-06-0442 minDeep LeadershipBuilding a Groundbreaking Business with Grant MorganToday I’m joined by Grant Morgan. While most of us were busy hoarding toilet paper at the beginning of the pandemic, Grant was working on a plan to change the world. As CEO and co-founder of R-Zero, he set his sights on developing groundbreaking biosafety technology to save lives in the COVID-19 era and beyond. In less than two years, he built an all-star team and developed partnerships with over 600 school campuses, the Mayo Clinic, and the US Olympic Team. The company is now valued at over $250 million. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk...2022-05-2840 minDeep LeadershipMastering your Financial Numbers with Robert GreenToday my guest is Robert Green. Robert is an Army veteran, business coach, and consultant. He helps small business leaders develop a better understanding of their financial numbers to more effectively run their businesses and reduce stress. We don’t talk enough about the financial side of business leadership so I wanted to get Robert on the show to learn from his experience. I learned a lot from Robert and I know you will as well.Robert Green's website____Order my latest bestselling book You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a...2022-05-2540 minDeep LeadershipLeadership in the Wild with Kim TroyToday my guest is Kim Troy. Kim is the Founder & CEO of Civilis Consulting which advises leaders in fast-growth businesses. A lot of what she learned about teams and leadership was through her work with wildlife conservation organizations in Southern Africa. How do you lead a team when you are completely out of food and water? What do you do when an elephant herd is blocking your only route back to camp? This was a fascinating discussion about the realities of group dynamics in difficult situations. I know you are going to love this episode!Civilis Consulting...2022-05-2142 minDeep LeadershipLeading with Stories with Paul GloverToday I’m joined by Paul Glover. Paul is an Executive Performance Coach, Speaker, and Author. He spent 20 years as a Federal Court Trial Lawyer before making the transition to helping leaders. He is a passionate storyteller who believes in the power of narrative to influence and educate. What can leaders learn from courtroom tactics? More than you expect. This was a powerful episode!Paul Glover website____Order my latest bestselling book You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth FollowingPurchase my bestselling leadership book now Al...2022-05-1840 minDeep LeadershipGrowing an International Business with Cesar HasselmannToday I’m joined by Cesar Hasselmann. Cesar is CEO of AMH Consultancy. He is an author, mentor, coach, and business consultant. He has spent more than 20 years growing international businesses and I was excited to sit down with him to listen to the things he’s learned along the way. If you want to know what it’s really like to start, maintain, and grow an international business, this is your episode.Cesar Hasselmann website____Order my latest bestselling book You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Follow...2022-05-1446 minDeep LeadershipBuilding Trust with Darryl StickelToday I’m joined by Darryl Stickel. Darryl has devoted his career to understanding trust, what it is, how it functions, and how to increase it. He holds a Ph.D. in Business from Duke University and wrote his doctoral thesis on building trust in hostile environments. After leaving Mckinsey & Company in 2001, Darryl founded Trust Unlimited. His clients have included financial services, telecoms, tech, families, and the Canadian Military in Afghanistan. He is the author of a new book called Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World. Trust is so important to leadership and I’m honored to have...2022-05-1147 minDeep LeadershipFinding Clarity & Getting Results with Michael KingToday I’m joined by Michael King. Michael is the founder and CEO of TEAMS.COACH and is a highly sought-after Executive and Business Leadership Coach. He helps business leaders clarify and execute at high levels through his proprietary T.E.A.M.S. Methodology. As leaders, we all fall into the trap of working on what’s urgent and not what’s important. Finding clarity in all the noise is such an important element of being a leader worth following. I was excited to sit down with Michael and learn about the methodologies he uses to help leaders focus...2022-05-0840 minDeep LeadershipLow-Ego, High-Drive Leadership with Dr. Amer KaissiToday I’m joined by Dr. Amer Kaissi. Amer is an award-winning Professor of Healthcare Administration at Trinity University. He is also an author, a professional speaker, and a certified executive coach. In his most recent book Humbitious: the power of low-ego, high-drive leadership, Amer explores the role of ego in leadership. He’s found that the most effective, high-performing leaders combine deep, realistic humility with ambition and drive. As it turns out, the arrogant, over-confident stereotypical boss isn’t that effective in getting things done. This was an eye-opening discussion that I know you’re going to love.Hum...2022-05-0441 minDeep LeadershipPerformance Acceleration with Wylie McGrawToday I’m joined by Wylie McGraw. Wylie is a former star baseball pitcher, competitive bull rider, and 3-tour combat veteran. He’s the founder of Radical Performance Acceleration. For more than a decade, Wylie has been working one-on-one with the highest-performing professionals, guiding them to accelerate beyond what they ever imagined possible. Wylie believes that self-mastery can be attained by pushing beyond our comfort zones to discover new levels of performance. Wylie coaches leaders to help them get to places they never thought possible. If you’re feeling stuck in an area of your life right now, this is you...2022-05-0245 minDeep LeadershipThe Supporting Spouse with Samantha BrownToday I’m joined by Samantha Brown. Sam is an author, educator, editor, and military spouse – specifically a submarine spouse. She is the author of a brand-new book called Sub Wife: A Memoir From The Homefront. I wanted to get her on the show to talk about her new book, her experiences as a military spouse, and the process of writing this amazing book. Leaders – we can’t do our jobs if we don’t have our families supporting us in our mission. This was an enlightening discussion that I know you’re going to love.Sub Wife: A Memo...2022-04-2541 minDeep LeadershipTreading the Deep with Bradley JonesToday I’m joined by retired Command Sergeant Major Bradley Jones. Bradley spent more than 30 years in the Army serving all over the world including a tour in Afghanistan. He is the author of a new book, Treading the Deep, where he shares life and leadership lessons from his time in the military. I’m honored to have him on the show to hear his story.Treading the Deep book_____Preorder my newest book You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth FollowingPurchase my latest bestselling lead...2022-04-1646 minDeep LeadershipLeading with Grit with Jerry AdamsToday I’m joined by Jerry Adams. Jerry is a veteran leader in the steel industry. He’s the guy who steel mills call when they need to improve operational performance. What I love about Jerry is that he doesn’t just focus on the results, he focuses on the people. He knows that people will ultimately deliver the results when properly supported and motivated. He knows this because he’s been there. He started his career from the bottom and worked his way up. He is the founder of Men of Grit where he teaches men what it takes to...2022-04-1042 minDeep LeadershipLeading in the Great Resignation with Bill BermanToday I’m joined by Dr. Bill Berman. Bill is a licensed, board-certified psychologist and CEO of Berman Leadership Development. He’s also the co-author of the leadership book Influence and Impact which came out last year. You might remember Bill from Episode 73 where we talked in-depth about his book and the importance of leadership influence. I’ve asked Bill to come back and talk about talent management and employee retention. These are now critically important subjects given what’s happening with the Great Resignation.Berman Leadership DevelopmentInfluence and Impact book_____Preord...2022-04-0239 minDeep LeadershipResponsible Leadership with Earl BreonToday I’m joined by Earl Breon. Earl is the CEO & Founder of The Leadership Phalanx, a leadership development company. He is also the host of the popular Responsible Leadership Podcast where he has real conversations with experienced leaders about the responsibilities of leadership. ·He has a love of history and he uses stories from the past to teach valuable leadership lessons. Earl is a United States Marine Corps veteran with over 25 years of experience in coaching and leadership development.The Leadership Phalanx The Responsible Leadership Podcast_____Preorder my newest book You...2022-03-2643 minDeep LeadershipGrowing your Business with Bill RingleToday I’m joined by Bill Ringle. Bill is CEO of LearnWell and author of the upcoming book called “Grow Business Now.” He is a nationally-known business growth strategy expert, CEO coach, speaker, author, and angel investor based in Philadelphia. He’s also the host of the top 50 business podcast “My Quest for the Best.” This is a show for ambitious small business leaders, with guests such as Mark Victor Hansen of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Barbara Corcoran of Shark Tank, NY Times bestselling author Dan Pink, and more than 350 other top published experts. I’m excited to hav...2022-03-2047 minDeep LeadershipPitch Like Hollywood with Peter Desberg and Jeffrey DavisToday I’m joined by Peter Desberg and Jeffrey Davis. Peter and Jeffrey are Hollywood insiders. Peter is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the area of stage fright and performance anxiety. Jeffrey is a successful writer/producer in Hollywood and a Professor of Film and TV Writing at Loyola Marymount University. They are the authors of a new book called Pitch Like Hollywood: What You Can Learn from the High-Stakes Film Industry. This book helps leaders become more persuasive in their presentations by incorporating elements of a classic Hollywood pitch: driving emotion, piquing curiosity, and ultimately winning over th...2022-03-1251 minDeep LeadershipPromotions are so Yesterday with Julie Winkle GiulioniToday I’m joined by Julie Winkle Giulioni. Julie is an Inc. Magazine as a Top 100 Leadership Speaker and a champion for workplace growth and development. She believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. She supports organizations and leaders who want to make that happen with keynote speeches, consulting, and training. She has a new book coming out in March called Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees Thrive. In this book, Julie offers seven alternatives to promotions that will help employees thrive AND, unlike promotions, are completely within a manager’s and empl...2022-03-0545 minDeep LeadershipLeading People with Dr. Christopher J. JochumToday I’m joined by Dr. Christopher J. Jochum. Chris serves as the chair of the Teacher Education Department at Fort Hays State University where he leads a large teacher preparation program with over 1,000 students. As a former public school teacher with fifteen years of experience working in higher education, Chris has worked with his colleagues to create new programs and policies designed to increase student engagement, retention, and success. He is the author of a new book called The Department Chair: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership. This book provides a practical approach to leadership based upon the no...2022-02-2641 minDeep LeadershipInfluential Words with Rob AshtonToday I’m joined by Rob Ashton. Rob is a writer, entrepreneur, and former scientist who’s been researching the science behind the process of reading and writing for more than six years. His research runs the gamut of cognitive and social neuroscience, cognitive and social psychology, and behavioral and neuroeconomics. He is also the founder of the global learning company, Emphasis, which specializes in written communication and that has so far enabled over 70,000 people to make more impact with their professional writing. In his estimation, much of the written communication of leaders simply doesn’t work. I’m excited...2022-02-2141 minDeep LeadershipLeading Hybrid Meetings with Karin ReedToday I’m joined by Karin Reed. If you’ve heard the name before, it’s because she is a returning guest to the show. She was on Episode 64 last April and we had an amazing discussion. Karin is an Emmy-award-winning broadcast journalist, a 3X author, and on-camera communications expert. She is the CEO of Speaker Dynamics where she helps business professionals be more effective on-camera communicators. She has a new book out called Suddenly Hybrid: Managing the Modern Meeting which she wrote with veteran industrial and organizational psychologist Dr. Joseph A. Allen. This new book helps readers deal with t...2022-02-1243 minDeep LeadershipCalled to Serve with Marjorie K. EastmanToday I’m joined by Marjorie K. Eastman. Marjorie is a United States Army veteran who served combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. She is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She is the author of the award-winning book The Frontline Generation: How We Served Post 9/11. She is now running for U.S. Senate to represent the state of North Carolina. Marjorie and I met when she and I were active in the military entrepreneur community here in Raleigh. I’ve always enjoyed her approach to service and leadership, so I wanted to get her on the show to talk...2022-02-0535 minDeep LeadershipSimple Truths of Leadership with Ken Blanchard & Randy ConleyToday I’m joined by Ken Blanchard & Randy Conley. Ken is a legend in the leadership space. He is the co-author of more than sixty-five books, including the iconic The One Minute Manager, with combined sales of over 23 million copies. He was inducted into Amazon’s Hall of Fame as one of the top twenty-five bestselling authors of all time. Randy is an Inc. Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker, a contributing author of three books. His award-winning blog, Leading with Trust, has influenced over 4 million viewers since its inception. I’m honored to have both of them on the show to...2022-01-2938 minDeep LeadershipLead like a Submarine Captain with Ryan RamseyToday I’m joined by Ryan Ramsey. Ryan is the former Captain of the Royal Navy submarine HMS TURBULENT. He was also the Commanding Officer of the Royal Navy’s Submarine Command Course which is the school for naval officers preparing to take command of a submarine. All in all, Ryan spent 23 years as a submarine officer in the Royal Navy and I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the leadership lessons he learned in his career. If you want to know how to lead like you are all in the same boat, this is your...2022-01-2346 minDeep LeadershipLeadership for Everyday Life with John VanDusenToday I’m joined by John VanDusen. John is a Teacher, a Football Coach, and a Soldier. He served for 20 years in the Michigan Army National Guard with combat deployments to Iraq as a Platoon Leader, and Afghanistan as a Company Commander. He is the author of the new book Lesson 1: Leveraging Leadership in Everyday Life. In this book, John shares his experiences from the classroom, the locker room, and the battlefield and shapes them into leadership lessons that can be used in every part of your life. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk abou...2022-01-1642 minDeep LeadershipThe Soul of a Company with Ralf SpechtToday I’m joined by Ralf Specht. Ralf is co-the founder Spark44, a global marketing communications company that he grew under his leadership to $100 + million in revenue and 1,200 employees. He and his fellow co-founders built a company with a high level of creative performance as well as strong employee engagement and satisfaction. He is the author of a new book coming out this year called Building Corporate Soul with the expressed purpose of making soulless companies a thing of the past. If you are a long-time listener of this show, you know I often talk about the soul-sucking nature of...2022-01-0847 minDeep LeadershipA Lifetime of Leadership with Michael C. MacDonaldToday I’m joined by Michael C. MacDonald. Michael is former CEO and Chairman of the Board of Medifast, Inc., a nutrition and weight loss company based in Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to that, he served in senior leadership roles at OfficeMax and Xerox. He is the author of a new book called From the Bench to the Boardroom. In this book, Michael tells how he went from an underdog athlete to a successful CEO. Michael shares with us how he managed his career from a shy, entry-level employee to a successful CEO. If you are looking to better manage yo...2022-01-0151 min
Deep LeadershipHigh Adventure Leadership with James ElliottToday I’m joined by James Elliott. James is a certified leadership coach and trainer, aerospace safety and quality professional, aviator, and founder of High Adventure Leadership. He is a student of leadership and has been leading teams for more than 25 years in both business and in the Coast Guard. I have known James for several years. We met originally on Twitter and I’ve always loved his insights on the subject of leadership so I’m excited to have him on the show.High Adventure Leadership_____Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now Al...2021-12-1948 min
Deep LeadershipLead Well with Ken FalkeToday I’m joined by Ken Falke. Ken spent 21 years in the US Navy as a bomb disposal specialist. After retiring from the Navy, Ken became an entrepreneur. He founded and exited two businesses then later created two non-profit organizations. He currently serves as Chairman for Boulder Crest Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting combat veterans and their families, as well as first responders. He is also the author of an upcoming new book called LEAD WELL: 10 Steps to Successful and Sustainable Leadership. In this book, Ken introduces ten principles you need to become a more impactful leader. It...2021-12-1244 min
Deep LeadershipApplying Military Leadership LessonsAs an author and speaker, I get opportunities to be a guest on many podcasts and I really enjoy talking about leadership and leadership issues. Recently on the Armed Forces Brewing Company’s podcast and I thought it was an especially insightful discussion. I was interviewed by former Green Beret Scott Mann. You might remember him from Episode 92. Scott is an amazing leader, a master storyteller, and a brilliant interviewer. In this episode, we talk about leadership lessons we both learned in the military. I thought it was such a good discussion that I wanted to share it with yo...2021-11-2738 min
Deep LeadershipLead the Right Way with Paul Gunn JrToday I’m joined by Paul Gunn Jr. Paul is the Founder and CEO of KUOG Corporation. He is also the author of a new book called Succeed the Right Way: What Every Compassionate Business Person Must Know. In this book, he helps leaders see how qualities like empathy, compassion, and kindness are critical in achieving long-term success. I’m excited about having him on the show to talk about itSucceed the Right Way: What Every Compassionate Business Person Must Know book _____Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now All in the Same...2021-11-2044 min
Deep LeadershipActing Techniques for Better Leadership Communications with Billie ShepardToday I’m joined by Billie Shepard. Billie is the founder of Billie Shepard & Associates, a company that helps leaders and entrepreneurs better communicate. She is an acting teacher turned speaking coach. She has tapped into the most effective theatre techniques and customized them for application to the business world. She is the author of a new book, The Billie Shepard Presentation Method: Why an Acting Teacher Holds the Key to Greater Influence, Happier Customers, and Better Relationships. As leaders, communication is critical to our success and I’m honored to have Billie on to help us become better comm...2021-11-1336 min
Deep LeadershipA Special Veteran's Day Episode with Lt. Col Scott MannThis is a very special show. As you know, November 11th is Veteran’s Day. This is the day where we honor the military veterans who served in our Armed Forces. This Veteran’s Day is different. This is the first Veteran’s Day since the withdrawal of our forces in Afghanistan. Many Afghanistan veterans are struggling right now. They're struggling to find some meaning to the sacrifices they made and the tragedies they experienced in America’s longest war. My guest today is here to help. Lt. Col Scott Mann is an Afghanistan war veteran. He is a former G...2021-11-0643 min
Deep LeadershipChanging Altitude with Greg Hiebert and Dennis O'NeilToday my guests are Greg Hiebert and Dennis O'Neil. Greg and Dennis are both former Army officers and Co-founders of LeadershipForward, a leadership and executive coaching company. They are co-authors of a new book called Changing Altitude: How to Soar in Your New Leadership Role. In this episode, we discuss how the workforce has changed over the past two years and what leaders need to do to adapt to these changes. This is a powerful and timely episode. I know you will enjoy it.Changing Altitude: How to Soar in Your New Leadership Role book...2021-10-3044 min
Deep LeadershipThink Like a Corporate Athlete with Punit DhillonToday my guest is Punit Dhillon. Punit is a leader and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Skye Bioscience. He’s also a Triathlete who has written a new book where he takes the ideas he’s learned from competitive sports and applies them to business. His book is called Catapult: How to Think Like a Corporate Athlete to Strengthen Your Resilience. This is a fascinating read and a great interview. I know you will enjoy it.Catapult: How to Think Like a Corporate Athlete to Strengthen Your Resilience bookPunit Dhillon website2021-10-2543 min
Deep LeadershipVeterans in the Wild with Adam BestToday my guest today is Adam Best. Adam is a former Naval Officer and the host of the popular Veterans in the Wild podcast. He has a deep passion for helping veterans transition into life after the military. Today, we discuss what it's like to transition out of the military and the valuable skills military leaders bring to business. This is a fun interview with two Naval Officers talking military, business, and transitioning between the two.Veterans in the Wild podcast. Veterans in the Wild InstagramThe Experience of Leadership book_____2021-10-1746 min
Deep LeadershipLead by Letting Go with Jacob KashiwagiToday I’m joined by Dr. Jacob Kashiwagi. Jacob is the Managing Director at Kashiwagi Solution Model Inc., and the Chairman of the Board at Leadership Society of Arizona. He is also the author of the no-influence leadership theory. This is a ground-breaking approach to lead and mentor others which reduces stress and increases both happiness and success. If we want our people to succeed, we have to learn how to let go. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about it.The Experience of Leadership bookJacob Kashiwagi websiteNo...2021-10-0946 min
Deep LeadershipAvoiding the Leadership Fall with Brian KreegerToday my guest is Brian Kreeger. Brian is author, speaker, and nonprofit entrepreneur. He’s been on top of the world and he has fallen to the bottom as well. In his new book, The Courageous Ask: A Proactive Approach to Prevent the Fall of Christian Nonprofit Leaders, he helps us understand one of the most important aspects of leadership – dealing with the challenges of being alone at the top. The weight of leadership responsibility can be heavy and it’s difficult for leaders to handle the pressure. Every day we hear stories of leaders who have fallen. This episod...2021-10-0342 min
Deep LeadershipBuild a Culture that doesn't Suck with Chris Edmonds and Mark BabbittToday I’m joined by Chris Edmonds and Mark Babbitt. They are co-authors of a new book called: Good Comes First: How Today’s Leaders Create an Uncompromising Company Culture That Doesn’t Suck. One of the most important things a leader must do is create and maintain the right culture in their organization. Listen in to this essential leadership topic. Good Comes First WebsiteGood Comes First on Amazon_____Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear SubmarinerVisit...2021-09-2541 min
Deep LeadershipCourageous Leadership with Lisa Marie PlatskeToday my guest is Lisa Marie Platske. Lisa Marie is an international best-selling author, speaker, and leadership coach. She started her career in law enforcement with the Department of Homeland Security where she gained valuable leadership experience. She now takes that experience to help executives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners become more effective leaders. In this episode, we talked about the subject of courageous leadership and what that looks like. Design Your Destiny Live™ websiteLisa Marie Platske websiteLisa Marie Platske on Twitter_____Purchase my latest bestselling leadership boo...2021-09-1944 min
Deep LeadershipFinding your Edge with Dr. Mike SimpsonToday I’m joined by Dr. Mike Simpson. Mike served over 30 years in the military as an Airborne Ranger, a Green Beret, and a doctor of emergency medicine assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command. Mike was still running missions in Afghanistan with U.S. Special Forces when he was 48 years old. He now uses his extensive knowledge of training and medicine to help men over 40 achieve peak physical condition. He is the author of new book called Honed: Finding Your Edge as a Man Over 40.Dr. Mike Simpson websiteHoned: Finding Your Edge as a...2021-09-0452 min
Deep LeadershipBuilding a Remote Local Business with Neel ParekhToday I’m joined by Neel Parekh. Neel is the Founder & CEO of MaidThis, a local cleaning company in California which helps homeowners and short-term rental hosts with their cleaning needs. What’s interesting is that he built this local business from the ground up remotely – in other words – completely on-line as he travelled in South America. You know I like to talk about “leaders being present” but can you lead a company and not be physically present? This interview answers that question. As always, if you are looking to support what I do on this show, purchase one of my books...2021-08-2841 min
Deep LeadershipBuilding a Brewery with Alan BealToday I’m joined by Alan Beal. Alan is the Chief Executive Officer at ARMED FORCES BREWING COMPANY. ARMED FORCES BREWING is essentially the Joint Base Command center for 3 beer brands that tribute the military service branches: Soldier Brewery, Airmen Brewery, and Seawolf Brewery. He is a 35 year veteran of the food and beverage industry with a passion for beer and the military. He is building this business from the ground up. In this episode you’re going to learn the “Out of the box” methods Alan used to raise capital and get some famous veterans on board to help him...2021-08-2142 min
Deep LeadershipThe Power of Vulnerability with Andrew RyderToday my guest is Andrew Ryder. Andrew is executive coach who helps entrepreneurs become more authentic and vulnerable. This is an interesting topic for leaders. As leaders, we’re supposed to be strong, right? So what’s up with all this vulnerability stuff?? Well, vulnerability doesn’t mean being weak. It’s all about letting your guard down, being genuine, and avoiding the pretense that you know everything. This episode is going to challenge some of your preconceived notions of leadership.Learn more on Andrew Ryder's website_____Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now All...2021-08-1450 min
Deep Leadership#0079 – When Stressing Out Employees is a Good ThingThe title of this podcast might be confusing. If you’ve followed this podcast for a while, you know I talk a lot about treating employees with respect. You might be thinking, how is stressing out your people respectful? Well – it’s all about growth. You’ve probably heard the phrase “If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” This episode talks about the importance of challenging employees. It’s about putting them in circumstances beyond their current capabilities to give them a chance to learn and grow. Too many companies give their hard jobs to senior employees a...2021-08-0813 min
Deep Leadership#0078 – Eliminating the Us and ThemToday, we’re going to talk about breaking down walls between groups of employees. If you’ve worked in any large company you know there is typically an “us and them” attitude between groups of employees. Whether it’s management and employees, or white-collar and blue-collar, or marketing and engineering, there is often animosity between departments. And it can be severe at times. I ran into this problem at the first manufacturing plant I led and I eventually figured out a way to eliminate this attitude. This is an easy technique that any leader can use to build unity in their o...2021-08-0122 min
Deep Leadership#0077 – Excellence Attracts ExcellenceToday we are going to talking about excellence. What is it? Well, you know it when you see it. Like a quarterback posting a picture of himself on social media wearing the 7 super bowl rings he has earned throughout in his career. Yes, we’re talking about Tom Brady but this episode isn’t about him, it’s about what people like him do to an organization. What do I mean by that? Tune in and about to find out.
The subject of excellence is covered in both my bestselling books, I Have the Watch and All in the...2021-07-2611 min
Deep Leadership#0076 – The Gift of a ChallengeToday we are going to talking about a leadership gift. No, it’s not a cheap trinket with your company logo on it. It’s a gift that leaders can give their people to help them become a better version of themselves. It’s the Gift of a Challenge. For those that have read my first book, you might recognize the concept of leadership gifts. I have a whole chapter on the intangible gifts that leaders give. I mentioned a few in the book like the gift of trust, appreciation, faith, support, encouragement, and recognition. But, today we’re going to...2021-07-0420 min
Deep Leadership#0075 – Magnetic Stories with Gabrielle DolanToday I’m joined by Gabrielle Dolan. Gabrielle is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, educator, and bestselling author. She is a storytelling expert. She knows that a well-crafted business story can boost a brand strategy and allow leaders to better engage employees and customers. She has a new book out called Magnetic Stories: Connect with Customers and Engage Employees with Brand Storytelling. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about Storytelling and how that can help our businesses.
Magnetic Stories book
Gabrielle Dolan website
Gabrielle Dolan on Twitter
Gab...2021-06-2649 min
Deep Leadership#0074 – The Importance of Being Wrong with Colin HunterToday I’m joined by Colin Hunter. Colin is the CEO of PotentialSquared, an international firm that specializes in creating playgrounds to disrupt the way people are led. He is the author of new book coming out later this year called Be More Wrong: How Failure Makes You an Outstanding Leader. The power of controlled failure was an important lesson I learned as a young submarine officer and I’m really excited to have Colin on the show to get into this important topic.
Be More Wrong: How Failure Makes You an Outstanding Leader book
Be M...2021-06-1941 min
Deep Leadership#0073 – Influence and Impact with Dr. Bill BermanToday my guest is Dr. Bill Berman. Bill is licensed, board-certified psychologist and CEO of Berman Leadership Development. He’s also the co-author of a new leadership book called Influence and Impact. In this episode, Bill and I talk about the importance of influence in the role of a leader. This is an episode that will make you think differently about your role as a leader in your organization·
Influence and Impact book
Berman Leadership Development website
Dr. Bill Berman on Twitter
_____
Purchase my latest leadership book now All in t...2021-06-1250 min
Deep Leadership#0072 – The Self-evolved Leader with Dave McKeownToday my guest is Dave McKeown. Dave is a bestselling author of a new book, The Self-evolved Leader. He's also the founder of Outfield Leadership. He helps leaders and organization step outside the busyness of day-to-day operations to focus on accomplishing big things. Leading is difficult and we often find ourselves working on what’s urgent and not what’s important. There is a difference and Dave helps us stick our heads out of chaos to focus on our true goals. This is a powerful and timely episode that I know you are going to enjoy.
The Self...2021-06-0545 min
Deep Leadership#0071 - Lead with your Big Brain with Kevin McCarneyToday I’m joined by Kevin McCarney. Kevin is the founder of a popular group of restaurants in California called Poquito Mas which he has led since 1984. He is a successful entrepreneur, speaker, and now author. He has written a new book called Big Brain Little Brain: How to Control Which One Speaks for You where he helps readers become better communicators by getting control over their tone and words. In a time where anything you text, post, or blurt out can go viral instantly, having control over your words is critical to your success. The best leaders are gr...2021-05-2951 min
Deep Leadership#0070 – Rare Breed Leadership with Sunny BonnellToday my guest is Sunny Bonnell. Sunny is the co-author of a book called Rare Breed: A Guide to Success for the Defiant, Dangerous, and Different which has been called "a brazen rant" by Seth Godin. This is an unconventional business book that explores seven so-called "vices" that society deems as counterintuitive to your success and reframes them as virtues. This is a new kind of leadership thinking which challenges conformity and dismantles business-as-usual thinking. I’m excited to have Sunny on the show to talk about this interesting topic.
Motto Branding Agency
Rare Breed Qu...2021-05-2345 min
Deep Leadership#0069 – The Leadership of Teachers & Coaches with Mitchell BolingToday I’m joined by Mitchell Boling. Mitch is a retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant who spent 25 years leading the men and women who maintain the world’s most sophisticated fighter jets. He is the author of one of my favorite leadership books, “Leadership: A View from the Middle” where talks about the importance of leading in the middle of an organization. He has followed that up with a new book called “Leading from the Middle: Teachers & Coaches” which focuses on the unique leadership role of these two professions.
Mitchell Boling website
Leading from the Middle...2021-05-1650 min
Deep Leadership#0068 – Lead like You’re All in the Same Boat with Jon RennieA few weeks ago, I was on the Coach Bru podcast talking about my new book. I loved the interview so much, I thought I would share it with all my listeners. You might remember Coach Bru. He has a been a guest on this podcast before. He is a former college lacrosse coach and an award-winning author of 13 books on leadership performance. He’s also my co-host on the X-Factor podcast. This was a fun interview that I know you will love.
Purchase my new book at allinthesameboatbook.com
Purchase my new book on Am...2021-05-091h 04
Deep Leadership#0068 – Lead like You’re All in the Same Boat with Jon RennieA few weeks ago, I was on the Coach Bru podcast talking about my new book. I loved the interview so much, I thought I would share it with all my listeners. You might remember Coach Bru. He has a been a guest on this podcast before. He is a former college lacrosse coach and an award-winning author of 13 books on leadership performance. He’s also my co-host on the X-Factor podcast. This was a fun interview that I know you will love.Purchase my new book at allinthesameboatbook.comPurchase my new bo...2021-05-091h 02
Deep Leadership#0067 – Help Yourself First with Jared GraybealToday I’m joined by Jared Graybeal. Jared is a NASM-certified personal trainer, fitness nutrition specialist, behavioral change specialist, CrossFit Level 2 trainer, and corrective exercise specialist. He’s also the founder of two companies Superfit Foods, a healthy, subscription based, meal prep company and E3, a business consulting and marketing agency. He is the author of a new book called The Self Help Book: 6 Practical Ways to Never Stop Growing. This book presents six practical ways to help business leaders live a life of constant growth while avoiding stagnation or burnout. This is an incredibly important topic, especially during the...2021-05-0245 min
Deep Leadership#0066 – How Ordinary People Accomplish the Extraordinary with David WheatleyToday I’m joined by David Wheatley. David is a leadership coach, facilitator, trainer and principle of Humanergy, a boutique leadership development company. He is co-author of the new book What Great Teams Do Great: How Ordinary People Accomplish the Extraordinary. This book helps leaders activate the power of choice and establish the right team processes that create excitement, shared mission, trust, and collaboration to achieve bold objectives...and to have fun along the way. You've heard me say that leadership is all about energizing ordinary people to do extraordinary things so I’m happy to have David on the...2021-04-2550 min
Deep Leadership#0065 – Leadership in a Changing World with Dr. Jeffrey HullToday I’m joined by Dr. Jeffrey Hull. Jeffrey is Director of Education & Business Development at the Institute of Coaching, McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School Affiliate. He is also a clinical instructor in psychology at Harvard Medical School and an adjunct professor of leadership at New York University. Jeffrey is an author, educator and consultant with over twenty years of experience coaching C-suite executives. He also thinks of himself as an organizational anthropologist: someone how looks for patterns and shifts in the workplace. Lately he has seen a major shift in what is needed in company leadership. There is...2021-04-1749 min
Deep Leadership#0064 – Suddenly Virtual with Karin ReedToday my guest is Karin Reed. Karin is an Emmy-award winning on-camera communications expert. She is the CEO of Speaker Dynamics where she helps business professionals learn how to be effective on-camera communicators - especially with remote meetings and presentations. Her new book Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work is the definitive guide for businesses looking to make their meetings more effective in this increasingly remote working environment. There is so much more to Zoom than you think and you will learn a lot from this timely interview.
Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work book
...2021-04-1143 min
Deep Leadership#0063 – Embracing Life Lessons with Marney AndesToday my guest is Marney Andes. Marney is an author, consultant, educator, and entrepreneur. She was a college basketball player and former Mrs. America. She credits her success from the lessons she learned from her father growing up on a farm in Nebraska. She has a new book out called Start with the Give-Me Shots in which she share 8 lessons from her childhood that helped her succeed. She also helps readers reflect on their own life’s lessons to find clarity and success. This was an inspiring interview which I know you will love!
Start with the Gi...2021-04-0446 min
Deep Leadership#0062 – Creating an Internal Board of Directors with Dr. Holly SullengerToday I’m joined by Dr. Holly Sullenger. Holly is an award winning speaker, corporate trainer, and leadership consultant here in the Raleigh, NC area. She helps companies get the most from their teams through speaking, training, and workshops. She recently wrote about a subject that I think is critical for all leaders. This topic is Creating Your Own Internal Board of Directors. I’ve learned in my career, if you’re going to be successful as a leader, you can’t do it alone. I’m excited to have her on the show and talk about this important subject.2021-03-2747 min
Deep Leadership#0061 – Getting to the C-Suite with Jawad AhsanToday I’m joined by Jawad Ahsan. Jawad is the CFO of Axon, the global leader of connected public safety technologies like tasers and body cameras. He is the author of a new book called What They Didn’t Tell Me where he draws upon his own personal experience to help people better manage their careers. This book helps people get past the things that get them stuck in their careers. In this book he talks about his journey from entry level employee to the C-Suite. If you feel like you are stuck or are wonder what it takes to g...2021-03-2137 min
Deep Leadership#0060 - All in the Same Boat PreviewThis is the week my new book comes out. It’s called All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner and pre-orders open on March 15th. It will only be available on my website jonsrennie.com or allinthesameboatbook.com. I spent more than two years writing this book which contains stories of my time serving in the Navy as a submarine officer and how those experiences helped my lead 9 different manufacturing businesses throughout my career. I guarantee this will be the most interesting leadership book you will read in 2021. In this episode, I talk ab...2021-03-1422 min
Deep Leadership#0059 – Transforming Today's Leaders with Lou Everett and Sherri McManusToday my guests are Lou Everett and Sherri McManus. They are the founders of the Lou Everett Group based right here in Raleigh, NC. Their expertise is leadership and leadership training. They are on the same mission I am – to build a world with better bosses. They are known for their highly effective coaching, teaching, and speaking on the topic of leadership. They strongly believe that personal growth impacts a leader’s influence. This was a powerful discussion with two people on the front lines of leadership development.
The Lou Everett Group website
The Lou Ever...2021-03-0746 min
Deep Leadership#0058 – The Smartest Person in the Room with Christian EspinosaToday I’m joined by Christian Espinosa. Christian is Founder and CEO of Alpine Security. He is an Air Force veteran turned entrepreneur, bestselling author, and high-performance coach. His latest book, The Smartest Person in the Room, shows how to leverage your company's smartest minds to your benefit and theirs. This book helps business managers develop their organization’s technical resources so they become better humans and stronger leaders. This is great show about leading high IQ individuals.
Christian Espinosa's website
The Smartest Person in the Room Book
Christian Espinosa on Instagram
Ch...2021-02-2837 min
Deep Leadership#0057 – Unlocking your Creative Mind with Peter HimmelmanToday I’m joined by Peter Himmelman. Peter is the founder & CEO of Big Muse, an organization that helps companies translate their vision into reality by allowing them to create more fearlessly. He is a Grammy & Emmy nominated musician who has turned his passion for music into a methodology to allow people to tap into their creative side. His 2016 book, Let Me Out: Unlock Your Creative Mind and Bring Your Ideas to Life presents science-based techniques and simple exercises to get unstuck and unlock your creative potential. If you’ve ever wondered what prevents us from turning our dreams into...2021-02-1453 min
Deep Leadership#0056 – Using Hardships to Propel You Forward with Marie CosgroveToday I’m joined by Marie Cosgrove. Twelve years ago, she was a single mother of four children when she was fired from her company because she “made too much” in commissions. Instead of becoming bitter, vengeful, or angry, she started her own company. Two years later, she acquired the company that fired her and built it into an internationally-recognized brand. She has a remarkable story which she shares in a new book called Greater Fortune which is available for preorder. I am excited to have her on the show to talk about her journey. We all face challenges in our...2021-02-0735 min
Deep Leadership#0055 - The Relentless Leadership of Organized Crime with Jerold Zimmerman & Daniel ForresterThe best ideas come from outside your industry. Well, today’s episode is a perfect example of that. My guests are Jerold (Jerry) Zimmerman & Daniel Forrester. They looked way outside their industry for inspiration. They studied the business practices of criminal enterprises. The wanted to learn how the American Mafia, the Sinaloa Cartel, Hells Angels, as well as the Crips and the Bloods could be so successful for so many years. Their research led to a book called Relentless: The Forensics of Mobsters' Business Practices. Jerry & Daniel combine seventy-five years of Nobel Prize-winning economics research - with insights from cr...2021-01-3152 min
Deep Leadership#0054 – Building a Fraternity of Excellence with Zachary SmallToday I’m talking with Zachary Small. He is a Navy veteran turned entrepreneur and like my last guest, Jason Helmes, he has built a powerful online community. But, he has also built a tribe that gets together in real life as well. It’s called the Fraternity of Excellence of which I am a member. It’s a group of men dedicated to becoming better fathers, better husbands, and better men. Zac helps men take control of their lives and become the leader they were meant to be in their marriages, their families, and their communities. He focuses on mas...2021-01-2436 min
Deep Leadership#0053 – Building a Thriving Online Community with Jason HelmesToday, we have a very special guest, Jason Helmes. He is a Fitness Coach, but more importantly, he is my fitness coach. Like many of us, Jason lost control of his fitness and health when he left college and entered the work world. But he fought back, got in the best shape of his life, and learned a lot in the process. He learned the fitness world is filled with click-bait, charlatans, and never-ending fads. So, after years of research as well as trial and error, he decided to develop his own simple method for health and fitness that...2021-01-1853 min
Deep Leadership#0052 – Introducing the X-Factor PodcastA coach & a Navy officer walk into a bar... Just kidding, they used to be a coach and an officer, now they're entrepreneurs and they walk into a podcast studio, not a bar. But they do pour a glass of bourbon, sit down, turn on their mics and talk about what it takes to win at the highest level. Whether that's in a stadium, a nuclear sub, the business world, or anywhere else for that matter. What does it take? It takes the X-Factor. Everyone wants it, few possess it and even fewer recognize it when they see it...2021-01-1437 min
Deep Leadership#0051 – Leading from the Battlefield to the White House with Bo BraboHave you ever thought about what it would be like to lead in a high-stress environment like combat or say working for the President at the White House? Well, my guest today has done both. Bo Brabo is an Army and White House veteran turned author and entrepreneur. He worked in the White House under both George W. Bush and Barack Obama before starting his own company. He is the author of a new book called From the Battlefield to the White House to the Boardroom: Leading Organizations to Values-Based Results. He also the co-host of the popular Bo...2021-01-0247 min
Deep Leadership#0050 – Leadership is a People Business with Jennifer ThorntonYou’ve heard me say that leadership is a people business. That applies to every aspect of your organization. This includes hiring, onboarding, talent development, performance feedback, and succession planning. Many leaders, however, don’t take ownership and they try and outsource their leadership responsibility to HR. My guest today is Jennifer Thornton. Jennifer is a leadership coach and founder of 304 Coaching. She spent more than 20 years as an HR professional and in operations before starting her consulting business. Jennifer helps leaders and companies who are facing breakthrough growth and accelerated hiring patterns. Today we talk about the importance of le...2020-12-2641 min
Deep Leadership#0049 - Finding Happiness at Work with Becky Morrison2020 has been a rough year. It’s been especially tough for business leaders. Have you found yourself thinking that next year will be better? Have you put off being happy for when things finally settle down? If that’s the case, you’re going to enjoy this episode. My guest is Becky Morrison. Becky is a UC Berkeley Certified Executive Coach, consultant, connector, and author. She works with people to help them accelerate leadership, improve communication, and hone their people skills. More importantly, Becky shows people how to live a happier life. She argues that happiness is not for the fu...2020-12-1936 min
Deep Leadership#0048 – The Fearless Leader with Jacqueline WalesYou’ve heard me say that the purpose of this podcast is to build a world with better bosses. What if I told you that one of the biggest problems with poor leadership is actually fear? My guest today is Jacqueline Wales. Jacqueline is a self-described “Champion for Fearlessness.” She is a leadership coach and author. Her latest book, The Fearless Factor @ Work, helps leaders break through barriers to reach their full potential. She has observed that many of the worst leadership behaviors are simply born out of fear and insecurity. If you think about a bad boss you know...2020-12-1340 min
Deep Leadership#0047 - Deckplate Leadership with Brian BrowneYou’ve heard me say this before. If you want to be a great leader, you need to get out of your bubble and go to where your people are. My guest today knows this very well. Brian Browne is a submarine qualified Chief Warrant in the U.S. Navy. He’s also co-founder of Sailors & Sticks, a nationwide group of more than 1,300 sailors and former sailors who enjoy good cigars and great conversation. He co-hosts the popular Sailors & Sticks podcast which is one of my absolute favorites. At the end of the day, Brian is an experienced, hands-on lead...2020-12-0246 min
Deep Leadership#0046 - Detox, Declutter, Dominate with Perry MarshallIf you’re a leader, you’re probably very busy. What if I told you that you are likely working on the wrong things? The Pareto principle tells us that 80% of our outcomes come from just 20% of our actions. So how do we determine which 20% we should focus on? My guest today is going to help us answer this question. Perry Marshall is a business strategist and author of eight books including his 2013 bestselling book, 80/20 Sales and Marketing. His latest book, Detox, Declutter, Dominate: How to Excel by Elimination shows how readers can grow their business four times faster by e...2020-11-2147 min
Deep Leadership#0045 - Making an Impact with Eric GodwinAre you ready to step away from all the negativity in the world right now? As I record this, not only are we are still in a global pandemic, but we don’t know who the president is two weeks after a highly contested election. My guest today is focused on the positive. Eric Godwin is a man on a mission. He is an educator turned author. His new book, #ImpactMyLife: Being the Change, is a call to action for people looking to make a difference in their communities and workplaces. Being a leader means making a positive impact on...2020-11-1439 min
Deep Leadership#0044 - Getting your Financial House in Order with Michael MurphyLet me ask you a question. Do you have your financial house in order? If you had an unexpected expense, how would it affect you? 78% of people are living paycheck-to-paycheck. This includes high wage earners as well. My guest today is Michael Murphy. Michael is the founder of Financial Coaching RDU, a company that helps people get control of their finances. He writes and speaks on personal finance issues and hosts the popular Murphy on Money podcast. He’s written a new book, The Missing Key: How to Find and Use One Simple Skill to Unlock your Best Financial Li...2020-11-0745 min
Deep Leadership#0043 - Leading a Startup with Jonathan Littman and Susanna CampHave you ever thought of starting your own company but weren’t sure whether you could do it? Most people think you need to have innovative ideas like Elon Musk or the vision of Steve Jobs. The truth is that entrepreneurs come in all different shapes and sizes. My guests today are Jonathan Littman and Susanna Camp. They have studied thousands of successful entrepreneurs and uncovered some interesting findings. They are the authors of a new book called The Entrepreneur’s Faces: How Makers, Visionaries, and Outsiders Succeed. They both have spent years helping people in the start-up community and...2020-11-0151 min
Deep Leadership#0042 - Beyond Stadium Status with John BrubakerHave you ever heard of the term, “Stadium Status?” It signifies that someone has reached such a large audience of followers that their fans can fill an entire stadium. Think of bands like the Rolling Stones, athletes like Michael Jordan, or actors like the Rock. It represents the top of the game. Businesses and individuals can reach this level too. My guest today is John Brubaker, also known as Coach Bru. John is a former college lacrosse coach turned author, speaker, and business coach. John speaks and writes on leadership and business issues. I have been a long-time fan of h...2020-10-1055 min
Deep Leadership#0041 - Escaping the Matrix with Jerome MyersIn the movie, the Matrix, the main character Neo is offered a choice between a red pill and a blue pill. The red pill represents reality, truth, and an uncertain future. The blue pill represents ignorance and living in confined comfort and the simulated reality of the Matrix, Neo takes the red pill and escapes the matrix. My guest today is Jerome Myers and he as escaped the Matrix which is the confined comfort of corporate life. He is an engineer turned entrepreneur. He is the founder of the Myers Development group a property development company investing in multifamily...2020-10-0347 min
Deep Leadership#0040 – Motivating Millennials with Gabriel KlingmanToday I’m joined by Gabriel Klingman. Gabriel is a Speaker, Author, Consultant, and podcast host. He has over a decade of experience building and optimizing teams. He started his leadership journey at Starbucks where he managed over 120 employees from Texas to Maine. His new book, Opportunity Switch provides a simple formula for motivating millennials, minimizing turnover, and creating a HIGH-PERFORMANCE culture. If you ever wanted to know the secrets of leading millennials, this is your show!
Opportunity Switch book
Gabriel Klingman on Twitter
Coffee With Klingman podcast
Gabriel's website - FL...2020-09-2645 min
Deep Leadership#0039 – The Power to Make a Difference with Heather EasonOne of the most important things that leaders do is impact the people around them. The best leaders work hard to make sure that impact is positive. My guest today is someone I have known for over 10 years. She is the kind of leader who is making a positive impact in the lives of her team and her industry. Heather is the founder and CEO of SELECT Power systems, an engineering company that supports the electrical power industry. SELECT Power systems is a certified woman-owned small business. Heather is an electrical engineer with an MBA who has been leading...2020-09-1949 min