The John Barrett Leadership Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, discover the transformative power of self-talk and its profound impact on your life. Learn how your internal dialogue can shape your future, influence your confidence, and determine your success. Understand the prophetic nature of words and how positive self-talk can lead to a brighter future while negative self-talk can create a downward spiral. Embrace practical steps to improve your self-talk, using neuroplasticity to your advantage and speaking to yourself with encouragement and confidence. Enjoy!
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I want to enhance your productivity and focus. Our latest episode dives into the critical issue of managing distractions, a challenge many face in today’s fast-paced environment. Discover the surprising history of the word ‘distraction’ and learn practical strategies to overcome it. This video covers five key techniques to conquer distractions. These tips are not only actionable but also rooted in the understanding that small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements in productivity. If you’re searching for ways to stay focused, manage your time better, and achieve your goals, listen now. Enjoy!
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I about how effective leadership is rooted in the ability to connect with people on a personal level. Leaders should take the time to slow down and intentionally engage with their team members, creating a culture of appreciation and loyalty. Observing and being fully present in interactions allows leaders to understand and meet the needs of their team. By shifting the focus onto others and celebrating their successes, leaders empower their teams and amplify their own leadership presence. Finding even a single shared interest can serve as a foundation for a strong, trusting relationship. Implementing these strategies can lead to a more motivated team and a leader who is truly connected with their people. Enjoy!
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership podcast, I discuss the importance of creativity in leadership and outline the five disciplines of creativity: problem-solving, organizing, learning, testing, and collaborating. I emphasize that everyone is inherently creative and that creativity is not a mystical force but a skill that can be developed through discipline. I share personal stories to illustrate how creativity can be integrated into leadership and team-building, encouraging you to embrace your creative potential to enhance your influence and impact. Enjoy!
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Session Summary: In this episode of the John Barrett Leadership podcast, I discuss strategies for leading effectively when feeling depleted or “out of gas.” I emphasize the importance of keeping one’s “gas tank” full by taking breaks and engaging in activities that refuel one’s energy and motivation. I also highlight the need to maintain optimism, be honest with your team, and focus on the most critical tasks. I encourage leaders to seek support from coaches and mentors to avoid burnout and maintain clarity in decision-making. Enjoy!
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about 5 ways to get a raise. You must understand that getting a raise is not just about getting more money; it’s about getting more influence. And the more influence you acquire, the greater your income will be. This episode will give you five different ideas that will help you raise your influence which in turn will raise your income. Enjoy!
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about how to be mentally strong. Leadership requires a healthy mind in order to deal with all the challenges we face. Throughout the episode, I discuss tips and ideas you can implement to build your mental toughness. When we build ourselves up to face all the circumstances we are surrounded with, it allows us to be more successful in our endeavors. Enjoy!
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about the helpful power of others. You cannot reach your highest level of success without the help of others. As my mentor, Dr. John C. Maxwell, always teaches, one is too small a number to achieve greatness. In this episode, I talk about the reasons why we don’t rely on others, and then give you tips on how to rely on others as a leader. Enjoy!
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about how to read books. Few things will give you a greater return than the books you read. As a leader, you must be devoted to growth opportunities to raise your abilities. The more you raise your abilities, the more you’ll raise your possibilities. In this episode, I lay out the why, who, what, when, where, and how of reading books. Enjoy!
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about how to have great meetings. Meetings are essential for success, but most people get them wrong. They don’t understand the ingredients of a great meeting; they tend to dismiss all of them as negative. This episode will help equip you with the ingredients it takes to have great meetings so you can be successful in what you do. When you get it right in meetings, you’ll get it right in the field. Enjoy!
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about one of the most important topics of leadership…people. As leaders, we are builders. And specifically builders of people. You can’t be a leader if people aren’t involved. We will walk through a practical way to build others up through five ingredients […]
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Session Summary: Leadership isn’t just about what you do; it’s about who you are. It’s not something you can turn on or off — it’s a part of your character and the way you approach life that influences others in more ways than one. Whether you’re leading yourself, an organization, a team, or any number […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about the difference between being a leadership chess player and checkers player. Leaders understand that each individual is a unique piece on the board, requiring a tailored approach. Unlike checkers players, they avoid the one-size-fits-all mentality and instead strategically maneuver their team, […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about The Feedback Filter. Feedback is essential for top performance. You will never reach your full potential without having a mechanism to receive helpful feedback. One of the greatest pieces of communication for leaders is to hear how they are doing. Unfortuaneltey, […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about how to diagnose a performance issue with a team member. If you don’t understand what you’re dealing with, you won’t know how to get the right result. Performance issues always come down to one of only three reasons. The Performance Filter helps you know exactly what you’re dealing with so you can know how to respond correctly. Enjoy!
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I discuss one of the most requested topics I get…how to develop confidence. Confidence is something that everyone struggles with to some degree. However, confidence is essential for great leadership and, ultimately, success. I have created a formula that helps people develop confidence, and I want to share it with you. We will break down each part of the formula to help you and your future success. Enjoy!
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about a critical component of leadership…giving great presentations. Whether it’s speaking in front of a large audience, conducting a departmental meeting, or simply trying to influence someone one on one with an idea, you have to get good at presenting. Throughout this episode, you will learn about the three questions you must answer before you ever begin presenting. Enjoy!
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Session Summary: In this session of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about 3 myths everyone has come to believe in some way or another about personal growth. These myths can easily hold you back from reaching your potential. However, I also unpack 3 truths about personal growth that we must all live by if we want to be on the fast track to success. Enjoy!
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about 5 goal setting tips for the new year. Hopefully, you have already been thinking about your goals for the new year personally and professionally. But I want to help you navigate those goals with some insightful tips that will guide you along your quest. Goals are necessary for achieving your maximum potential so let’s learn how to make them work. Enjoy!
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about the greatest gift you can give as a leader. This gift has the potential to be a game-changer for other people if you choose to give it. There are three components to the gift; if you get them right, you’ll be more appreciated than Santa Clause. Find out the greatest gift you can give, and let this help guide you into the new year. Enjoy!
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about one of the most important topics concerning productivity. For years we have heard that time management is one of the most important elements of success. However, we have studied and learned about something that trumps time management…and that’s energy management. In […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about how to make great decisions in your life and leadership. Everyone makes decisions every day…some good…some bad. But what makes the difference? I unpack six steps/ways to make great decisions that will help you get to a better future. Enjoy! Download […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about how to create an innovative culture in your organization. Ideas must have an ecosystem that fosters ideas for growth. But how do you create a healthy ecosystem that generates new ideas and fresh solutions to new problems and challenges? Well, I […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about a subject that we are not taught growing up. In fact, no one teaches us how to rest in order to be our best. We are taught to go, go, go, in order to be more successful, but are never instructed […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I unpack three p’s that you must know in order to maximize your potential. This month’s content will take you through a journey of self-discovery so you can become an expert on yourself. In fact, the more you know yourself, the more you can […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about innovation. Innovation is essential for scalability and sustainability. But why do so many people and organizations hit innovative barriers that keep them from moving forward? This month’s episode is all about identifying why some don’t innovate and why others do. We […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about how to deal with conflict. Conflict is a normal and necessary part of life, but most people do not know how to handle it. In this episode, I lay out a three-step process for you and your team to develop your […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about four observations of why leadership is so hard and what you can do about it. I have over twenty years of working with leaders and have found these four challenges to transcend cultures, continents, and corporations. You will connect with some, […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about the could be, should be, and will be of vision. These three components of vision are what fuel your life and your organization. Vision is one of the most foundational elements of inspiring, communicating, and leading yourself and others. The more […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I unpack the 3 ways to be more productive. We all want to be more productive, but not all know the secret to being in the flow. I have developed a proven system of three W’s that you have to know in order to […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I lay out a whole framework for setting meaningful goals. We all want to accomplish more and be successful in our lives. This modified framework I have developed from a popular goal-setting method will enable you to become highly successful in your pursuits. Goals […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about 8 lessons we can learn from Santa Claus. Believe it or not, there are some great insights we can learn from the big man up in the North Pole. In fact, there are 8 lessons we can learn from how Santa […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I lay out three strategies to ignite your team’s productivity with gratitude. We all need to feel appreciated and valued in what we bring to the table. When you follow these three practical tips I unpack, you’ll begin to see your team’s productivity increase […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about how to hold your team accountable. Accountability is essential for progress. But very few people understand how to go about accountability. I lay out a unique framework that I have put together from over 20 years of leading people. This will […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of the John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about the bookends of your day. What you do to start your day and what you do to end the day can make or break the middle of the day. We have to understand that success comes from being intentional about our […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of the John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about the 5 steps to solve any problem. No matter what you are facing, these steps will be vital for you to follow. We all are on a journey of becoming a better problem solver. In fact, our value is directly related […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of the John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about how to successfully fail in your life and leadership. There are 5 thoughts I unpack that will help you fail successfully and grow into a much greater future. There is a light side and a dark side to failure and I […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of the John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about an entirely new model of leadership that is most effective. The ability to ask extraordinary questions distinguishes great leaders from average leaders. An individual’s impact will only go as far as the questions they are willing to ask. If you want […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of the John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I talk about the secret to finding balance in life. One of the greatest problems leaders face is living in the sweet spot of personal and professional success. However, balance is a tricky thing, and there is a secret to finding it that few […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of the John Barrett Leadership Podcast I talk about one of the most important tools a leader has…their lungs. Your words are one of the most powerful tools you have to create influence and impact in your leadership. I share the top 5 reasons why people aren’t good communicators and […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of the John Barrett Leadership Podcast I share about the importance of having a leadership growth plan and how to create a plan that will propel you further into your potential. This will help you get a practical system to level up your leadership. Download and follow along with fill […]
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Session Summary: In this episode of The John Barrett Leadership Podcast, I kick off the very first episode unpacking why there is a need to lead and how to identify what a leader looks like. The world needs leadership. In fact, it cannot survive without it. Great leaders have always kept life moving forwards and […]
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