The John Eades Podcast: Recent Episodes
John Eades
Follow My Lead is a podcast created for you, the young professional, millennial, or aspiring leader. If you are looking for tips, tricks, and hacks from experts about leadership, you are in the right place. Through our interviews we transfer struggles, stories, and best practices of today's leaders to the leaders of tomorrow.
John is 14 chapters into a book he's been writing for two years — and if he's honest, it should already be finished, printed, and in your hands. In this solo episode, he shares an uncomfortable confession: how a project he thinks about constantly has stayed stuck for two years, and the single line that forced him to stop making excuses.
"You either stop thinking about it or start doing it."
John breaks down why there are really only two honest paths for anything left unfinished in your life — and why staying stuck in the middle, still thinking about it with no action, isn't patience. It's a slow kind of quitting.
He shares a simple 3-question framework to figure out, right now, which path is actually yours:
- Do you still want it when no one's watching?
- What's the smallest next action — and have you taken it this week?
- Are you willing to say it out loud to someone who'll hold you accountable?
Whether it's a business idea, a hard conversation you've been avoiding, a relationship that needs repair, or a goal you've quietly shelved — this episode will help you stop carrying the weight of "someday" and finally choose a direction.
In this episode:
- Why unfinished goals cost you more than you think, even when you're not actively working on them
- The difference between patience and avoidance
- A 3-question framework for deciding whether to act or let go
- John's own commitment on where the book goes from here
If something's been sitting unfinished in your head, this is your nudge to pick a path today.
Ryan Hawk has interviewed over 700 high-performing leaders on The Learning Leader Show. In his new book, The Price of Becoming, he breaks down what it actually costs to become the best version of yourself, and why the people who sustain excellence over time never let themselves feel like they've arrived.
In this conversation, Ryan and John talk about:
- Why "you've never arrived, you're always becoming" changed how Ryan thinks about success
- The three questions Ryan asks himself every night to force real progress
- How Dave Matthews built one of the most enduring bands in music by refusing to be the most talented person in the room
- Why sustained excellence often comes at the cost of feeling fully content
- The power of "following your curiosity and obsessions with great rigor"
- How to celebrate wins at work without losing your edge
Ryan's book, The Price of Becoming, is out now.
Most leaders have been taught that comparison is the thief of joy. Stay in your lane. Don't look at what anyone else has. But what if that advice is only half right?
In this episode, John breaks down a coaching call where a client watched a colleague get promoted to vice president and felt the sting of "why not me." Instead of shutting that feeling down, John shows why comparison can actually be one of the most useful tools in a leader's toolkit, if you know the difference between letting it steal from you and letting it show you where the bar is.
You'll learn:
- Why comparison isn't inherently bad, and how to tell when it's helping you versus hurting you
- The "ice cream cone" mindset shift that changes how you think about missed opportunities
- Why a goal without audacity is just a wish, and what it actually takes to close the gap
If you've ever felt that flicker of "why not me" watching someone else win, this episode will change how you think about it. Register for the Free Ignite Leadership Summit https://www.ignitenextgen.com/
Early in my career, I taught a workshop using a tool I learned from the late Lou Holtz, the vision space tool. That story changed how I think about success, and I'm telling it in full here.
Because here's what I've learned. Everyone's dreams and definitions of success are different, often shaped by how they were raised or what they've experienced. So this episode isn't about landing on a common definition, or even confirming whether your dreams are big enough. They probably aren't.
It's about something else. Whether you believe you're worthy of success.
"There isn't a person on the planet who deserves my outsized definition of success more than me."
Uncomfortable to say out loud. Weirdly empowering to believe. By the end of this episode, you'll have a simple exercise to define your own outsized success, and the belief to go claim it.
If this hit home, you'll want the full book. 📖 Grab The Optimistic Outlook here: https://www.amazon.com/Optimistic-Outlook-Lessons-Important-Muscle/dp/B0G4R5VJH1/
James McLanmb joins the show today. He is the founder of Generation Youth, and in this conversation we get into why removing obstacles for young people backfires, what 2,500 interviews with teens revealed about what they actually struggle with, and how the wisdom of Zig Ziglar still holds up decades later.
We talk about:
- Why "lawnmower parenting" — clearing every obstacle before your kid gets to it — quietly destroys the confidence you're trying to build
- The three things every teenager struggles with (and how James landed on the exact same three buckets Ziglar identified back in the 1960s)
- What coaching actually means, and why "leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less"
- Why today's most connected generation is also its loneliest
Key quotes:
"Whenever you see a turtle on top of a fence, you know it didn't get there by itself."
"This is the most connected generation in the history of our planet, yet it's the loneliest generation too."
"Failure is an event. It's not a person."
"By removing these things, you're removing the things that build their character, that build their resilience, that build their confidence."
Join us at the summit: John Eades is speaking at the free Igniting the Next Generation Empower Summit (July 27–Aug 7), a virtual event for parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors navigating identity, mental health, social media, and purpose with today's youth. His talk is titled "Your Job Is Not to Keep Them Safe." Register free at ignitenextgen.com.
There's a difference between what a privilege is and what a pain is, and it's not the circumstance; it's the lens. Author Will Guidara has a line that will shock your mind back to reality today.
"What a privilege to outgrow things you used to settle for."
The work piling up, the hard conversation, the tough round of golf, someone out there is praying for exactly what you're frustrated by. Which one are you choosing today?
Grab the book that started it all: https://www.amazon.com/Optimistic-Outlook-Lessons-Important-Muscle/dp/B0G4R5VJH1/
Coach Kenny Simpson has been on the front lines of leadership longer than most. He's gone 0 and 10. He's coached kids who needed a father figure more than a playbook. And somewhere along the way, he stopped watching the scoreboard — and started winning more than ever.
In this episode, Kenny and I dig into what it really takes to build a winning culture, why accountability and love aren't opposites, and how the best leaders develop systems so strong they have answers before problems occur.
Kenny also shares the story behind his new book, Iron Valley — a fictional account of a team that lost 27 games in a row and what it took to turn things around. It's part great story, part leadership curriculum, and it's available now on Amazon.
📖 Grab Iron Valley here: https://www.amazon.com/Iron-Valley-Football-Brotherhood-Chances/dp/B0GWQDTH9X
Most leaders believe intensity is an asset. And they are right. Until it isn't.
Tyler Dickerhoof has spent years studying what separates leaders who build something lasting from the ones who burn everything down chasing results. In this conversation, we get into why your intensity might be driving people away, what happens when you reach the finish line and realize nobody followed you, and the thing most leaders are hiding that is quietly running their leadership.
Tyler is the author of the new book The Things We Hide, a deeply personal and practical look at how our fears and insecurities build walls between us and the people we are trying to lead, and what it takes to finally put windows in those walls.
"The weight that crushes us is the weight we carry alone."
If you have ever felt like you were carrying too much, leading alone, or wondering why your team is not running with you, this episode is for you.
Get Tyler's book here: https://www.tylerdickerhoof.com/store/p/the-things-we-hide
Most leaders are good. Some are really good. But a lot of them are playing with a ceiling they don't even know they have. Not because of talent. Because of how they're choosing to show up.
"Life rewards those who play offense. Not the most prepared, not the most talented, but the ones willing to step up, take the risk, and go for it."
In this episode, John breaks down why leaders default to defense, how to build the skill and confidence to play offense in yourself and your people, and the three things that actually move the needle when your team is ready but still won't take the shot.
Capacity is not the same as choice. This episode is about closing that gap.
Learn more about thr Accelerate Leadership Program
Grab John's latest book: Optimistic Outlook on Amazon
In this episode of The John Eades Podcast, I sit down with Charlene Li, author of Winning with AI, to unpack one of the biggest shifts leaders are facing right now.
Not just how to use AI… but what it means for your role, your team, and your identity.
At one point, Charlene tested AI against her own thinking. The results were uncomfortable.
The AI was 80% as good as her. That moment forced a deeper question. If AI can do most of what you do… what actually makes you valuable?
We talk about what AI really is, why so many leaders are either overestimating or underestimating it, and what it actually means to become "AI fluent." This isn't a conversation about tools. It's a conversation about how leadership is changing.
In this episode, we cover: * What AI is and how to explain it simply * Why AI feels helpful… even when it's wrong * The concept of "AI fluency" and why every leader needs it * The fear employees have about working themselves out of a job * How leaders should think about managing people and AI agents * The difference between what AI can do and what only humans can do * Why this moment is more about identity than technology
You can grab Charlene's book here: Winning with AI
If you're leading a team right now, this is not something you can ignore. Because the leaders who win won't just use AI. They'll understand how to think differently because of it.
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In this episode, John shares the powerful "coffee bean" lesson he learned from Damon West and connects it with insight from Kara Lawson about what we truly control during hard seasons.
Adversity is the gap between what you hoped would happen and what actually does, especially when you cannot control how long it lasts.
You cannot shorten the season. But you can strengthen the person in it.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why uncertainty is often harder than pain
- How adversity shapes identity and character
- Three practical ways to strengthen yourself this week
- How to become transformative instead of soft or hard under pressure
🟩 Key Quote: "The length of adversity is uncertain, but your response never is."
🎟 Join the Free Workshop As mentioned in the episode, you can register for tomorrow's free leadership workshop here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8KDhBUlFTxS_9WLtNyDseQ#/registration
If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone walking through a difficult season.
Use your gifts.
Jacob Morgan has spent years studying what actually drives employee engagement, and what leaders keep getting wrong. In this wide ranging conversation, we unpack why most engagement efforts turn into short term "dopamine hits" like perks and programs, and why they never solve the real issue.
We talk about the difference between employee engagement and employee experience, the cost of disengagement for both the employee and the organization, and how AI is changing the pressure on performance and expectations. Jacob also breaks down a simple framework from his new book and explains how leaders can raise standards without creating burnout or coddled mediocrity.
We close with a conversation about accountability, consistency, and the kind of leadership that earns trust when change is required.
Jacob's new book is The Eight Laws of Employee Experience
In this episode of The John Eades Podcast, I sit down with Dan Casey and Griffin Brand, co-authors of Bring Your Own Pencil.
At its core, this conversation is about preparation, discipline, and respect. Not as buzzwords, but as daily practices that quietly separate professionals from amateurs. Dan and Griffin share stories and principles behind the idea of "bringing your own pencil," the mindset of taking ownership before you're asked, and why leaders who prepare consistently earn trust faster and sustain credibility longer.
We talk about:
- Why preparation is a signal of respect for others
- How leaders lose influence when they rely on talent alone
- The difference between showing up and showing up ready
This is a practical conversation for leaders who care about standards, growth, and doing the work before the spotlight ever turns on.
Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Bring-Your-Own-Pencil-Playbook/dp/B0GGC8JTL4
Most people avoid difficult conversations because they believe silence will keep things from getting worse. In reality, avoidance almost always does the opposite.
In this episode, John shares a powerful coaching moment with a young physical therapist who was struggling with unmet expectations, growing resentment, and the quiet cost of things left unsaid. That moment opens the door to a simple but uncomfortable truth: confronting in the short term is far better than resenting in the long term.
You'll learn:
- Why motive, not wording, is what truly determines the outcome of a hard conversation
- The difference between being candid and being effective
- A practical 6-step framework for direct dialogue with your team
- How to use "magical feedback" to protect standards while strengthening relationships
- How to approach difficult conversations with peers and leaders without creating defensiveness
This episode is for any leader, manager, or team member who knows they've been avoiding a conversation they need to have.
If this topic resonates, it's one we go deep on through Accelerate Leadership and in Building the Best. To explore workshops, keynotes, and leadership development programs, visit johneades.com or learnloft.com.
Most people rush into goal setting without slowing down long enough to recognize the life they've already lived.
In this episode, John walks through the updated 2026 Growth and Goals exercise, a reflective framework he uses with coaching clients and leadership teams to help them honor their growth and set intentional direction for the year ahead.
Through a personal story and a guided, question by question walkthrough, this episode invites you to slow down, look honestly at how far you've come, and then define goals that actually matter.
🟩 Download the 2026 Growth and Goals Exercise: https://learnloft.com/annual-growth-audit/
Listen straight through, pause and jot down your answers as you go, or download the exercise and work through it on your own.
Most people move too slowly. They wait for clarity, permission, or the perfect moment. High performers do something different. They take advantage of the moment at hand.
In this episode, John explains why speed and urgency are perpetually underrated advantages in leadership, sales, and life. Drawing from real-world examples, including healthcare, sales, and high-performing leaders, he shows why speed is not recklessness but respect for the moment in front of you.
You'll also learn how leaders can build a culture of urgency without burning out their teams by demonstrating speed, talking about it clearly, and celebrating it intentionally.
🟩 Quote of the Day: "Speed is not rushing. It is respect for the moment in front of you."
📘 Get the book The Optimistic Outlook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4R5VJH1/
Today I want to share something meaningful with you.
What began as a simple idea to help my kids strengthen their mindset on the way to school grew into a daily newsletter, then a podcast, and now a book. In this special episode, I read the full introduction to my new book, The Optimistic Outlook.
The introduction sets the tone for everything the book stands for. It is honest about the reality we all face and the negativity that can shape our thinking, and it offers a simple but powerful truth. You can choose your optimistic voice. One thought at a time. One lesson at a time.
If you have been encouraged by this show, the newsletter, or any of the daily messages this year, I think this introduction will speak to you. It explains why optimism is not a feeling you stumble into. It is a skill you train.
In this episode, you will hear: • The story behind the Optimistic Outlook • Why your mindset is the most important muscle in your body • The difference between the pessimistic voice and the optimistic voice • Why choosing optimism is not naive, it is intentional • How daily thoughts shape long-term identity • Why I wrote this book and who it is for
Quote from the episode: "Life is too short and too hard to let your mind settle into negativity. Your mind must be challenged, shaped, and trained to believe good things can happen and that the future can be bright."
If this message resonates with you, you can get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4R5VJH1
Use your gifts, John Eades
Gratitude changes how you feel without changing your circumstances. In this episode, John explains why gratitude is a leadership advantage, not a soft skill. You will learn how the Gratitude Five Challenge reframes stress, connects you with the people who matter most, and increases engagement on your team. John shares real examples from his own life, research on recognition and appreciation, the handwritten note habit of Frank Blake from Home Depot, and three areas where leaders often withhold gratitude even though it fuels growth.
If you want to become a leader people remember for the right reasons, gratitude must be part of your daily practice. Listen and start today.
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Warren Buffett's final annual letter ended with a message about character, growth, and kindness. It was a reminder that success is measured by how you live and how you treat people.
In this episode, I break down the four lessons from his closing words and why they matter for your leadership and your life.
🟩 Quote of the Day: "Kindness is costless but also priceless."
In this episode:
Why failure is feedback How to pick the right heroes and copy their strengths Why writing your obituary creates clarity Why kindness builds trust in every room
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In this powerful episode, former professional baseball player and performance coach Chris Visami joins John Eades to explore how gratitude, grace, and daily discipline shape resilient leaders. After facing a life-changing cancer diagnosis, Chris shares how he repurposed his athletic mindset to focus on what truly matters — and what we can all learn from it.
In this conversation, we cover:
- How to control what matters most and release what doesn't
- Why "micro moments" shape your character and leadership impact
- The 4 G's that guide Chris's life: Grind, Grace, Gratitude, and Great
- How to reframe struggle as a classroom for growth
- The simple morning habit that sets the tone for your entire day
Key Quote:
"Start every day with gratitude and end it with grace."
If you've ever faced adversity or simply want to lead yourself and others more intentionally, this episode will inspire you to focus on the things that truly count.
You can see if the Teamwork Advantage is right for you or your team here.
Gary Scott is the President of Howard Hanna | Allen Tate. He joins John Eades to share how energy and momentum drive performance.
We dig into getting an A in the controllables and the prep needed to win. We cover ownership over accountability, clear standards, and the shift from transactions to relationships. Stay to the end for two simple moves that pay off. Write down what you completed at the end of each day. Order 500 note cards and start sending handwritten notes.
Quote of the Day: “Ownership over accountability. Own the actions, own the outcome.” — Gary Scott
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There’s a world of difference between being interested in something and being committed to it. John shares a personal story, Inky Johnson’s powerful definition of concrete commitment, and why commitment is what carries you long after feelings fade.
Quote of the Day: “Commitment carries you when feelings can’t.”
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Negativity has a way of showing up in your path. Instead of avoiding it or matching it, you can redirect it. In this episode, John shares three simple responses that help others shift their perspective—from problems to possibilities.
Quote of the Day: “Redirect the words, and you redirect the mind.”
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"It's the challenge that changes you." On the latest episode of the John Eades podcast, he covers how life’s challenges rarely show up when it’s convenient, but they are always the moments that shape us. In this episode, John shares Matthew McConaughey’s unforgettable story from Mali, Africa — and the powerful lesson that it’s not about winning or losing, it’s about having the courage to accept the challenge in front of you.
Quote of the Day: “You become the big man when you accept the challenge.”
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In this episode of The John Eades Podcast, I sit down with my friend Scott Cornwell, author of The Present Executive and President of the Center for Intentional Leadership. Scott shares powerful insights on identity, presence, leadership, and sustaining meaningful behavior change.
We discuss:
- Why presence matters more than the title of “executive”
- The role of identity and how “I am” statements shape your behaviors and results
- The power of codes, core values, and mantras in leadership
- Balancing short-term execution with long-term purpose
- How to create lasting behavior change through mindset, structure, and practice
Scott also draws on his experiences at The Citadel and his work with executives, offering practical ways leaders can influence and inspire while staying grounded in purpose.
Learn more about Scott’s work and resources:
The Center for Intentional Leadership: https://www.centerforintentionalleadership.com/
The Present Executive book: https://www.centerforintentionalleadership.com/the-present-executive
Forty-one years ago, Bob Bowler walked into a Special Olympics event during his lunch break. He had no plan, no role, and no agenda—only a desire to serve. That small step turned into a lifetime of impact: raising funds, starting sports programs, and founding a camp for children with special needs that now serves over 335 campers and draws more than 500 volunteers each year.
In this episode, I share Bob’s story and the three leadership lessons I learned from him:
- Find joy in other people’s dreams coming true
- Serve expecting nothing in return
- Choose positivity over negativity
Bob’s example shows that leadership starts with initiative, service, and discipline. His story might inspire you to take the next step in your own journey.
In this episode, John shares a preview of his new keynote and workshop, The Teamwork Advantage: Turning Groups into High-Performing Teams.
Learn the formula and behaviors that separate elite teams from average ones, and walk away with practical strategies to build alignment, strengthen communication, and inspire action.
John also brings you the latest Optimistic Outlook story: English golfer Tommy Fleetwood’s long journey to his first PGA Tour win and the reminder he gave us all after — “Be a good person first.”
For more details on The Teamwork Advantage keynote and workshop, visit johneades.com or LearnLoft.com.
High standards fuel performance. Expecting perfection paralyzes it.
In this episode, John Eades shares a story from his trip to Scotland and what playing Muirfield Golf Course taught him about leadership. You’ll learn why leaders fall into the trap of perfectionism, how it impacts teams, and why progress is a better path than flawlessness.
John unpacks the difference between high standards and perfectionism and gives three practical ways to lead with standards that inspire growth without creating fear or burnout.
If you’re ready to set the bar high without suffocating your team, this episode is for you.
Winning is great, but it’s the relentless act of competing that makes it possible. In this episode, John Eades shares what his two alpha dogs, Penny and Charlie, taught him about refusing to quit — and why life rewards those who keep showing up.
Quote of the Day: "Relentlessness beats talent when talent gets tired."
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"Team Building isn't an activity, it's a habit."
In the lastest, episode, David Burkus joins John to talk all things teamwork and team building to help you more effectively lead your team.
You can get David's book, Best Team Ever here.
The book outlines five key strategies that top-performing teams share:
- Clarity – Everyone knows the team’s mission, how success is measured, and what’s expected of them.
- Connection – Team members feel personally connected to each other, not just the work.
- Contribution – People know how their role makes a difference.
- Psychological Safety – It’s safe to speak up, disagree, and take risks.
- Purpose – There’s a shared sense of meaning that goes beyond the task list.
If you are interested in joining the How to Lead a Winning Team Workshop, do so here.
Most people confuse success with excellence. But they’re not the same.
In this episode, John Eades shares the story of how British Cycling transformed from mediocre to dominant, unpacks why Joe Burrow’s post-game comments reveal the mindset of a high performer, and breaks down The Excellence Loop—a four-step framework to help you lead, work, and live with a higher standard.
Quote of the Day: “Success is what you get. Excellence is what you become.”
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A group of porcupines huddling together in winter provides an unlikely but powerful metaphor for leadership. In this episode, John Eades dives into the critical importance of direct dialogue and the necessity of difficult conversations for team performance, accountability, and growth.
You’ll learn:
- Why avoiding conflict is more harmful than facing it
- The 3-part formula for effective direct dialogue: Standards, Evidence, and Courage
- How to act on the truth behind Alex Hormozi’s quote: “Confronting someone in the short term always beats resenting them in the long term for things left unsaid.”
Whether you're leading a team, managing a project, or striving for healthier relationships, this episode will equip you to speak up, lean into conflict, and lead with clarity.
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"Great leadership inspires followership. It get people to follow the strategy. Followership doesn’t happen by just telling people what to do."
Adam Weber joins the show in this week's episode. He is the former Chief People Officer at 15Five, co-founder of Emplify, and author of Lead Like a Human.
You can learn more about Adam here
Interested in booking a free workshop for your organization, go here.
Talent gets the headlines, but character wins championships.
In this episode, John Eades shares a story from NBA All-Star Draymond Green about his rookie teammate Trace Jackson-Davis — and the quiet, selfless act that every team leader should notice.
Then, John introduces the Talent Cross Model, a practical tool for evaluating the people on your team through two powerful lenses: ability and selflessness.
If you want to build a team that performs at a high level and elevates one another, this episode is a must.
🔑 In this episode:
- Why selfless teammates are more valuable than you think
- The 4 types of talent on any team
- How to use the Talent Cross Model to guide hiring, development, and accountability
You can watch the video on youtube here.
Proficiency in leadership doesn't always follow tenure. While tenure provides experience, without a growth mindset and a desire to learn, skill doesn't automatically improve.
Take golfers as an example; plenty of golfers have played for decades, and rarely do they improve. The same is true in leadership. Tenure doesn't always equal leadership. However, in leadership, there are a few basic principles that, if you know them, can help you shorten your timeline to proficiency and deliver better results. Before we get there, let's level set on what a principle is and where these came from.
A principle, by definition, is a concisely worded statement of truth that transcends circumstances. They are cornerstones to rely on and lean on to help with comprehension and application. Most of these principles are drawn from our research studying world-class leadership and my book Building the Best. Hopefully, they help you focus your efforts and solve some of your people problems.
So let’s dig in.
Everyone is too busy focusing on themselves.
"To get in the spotlight, you have to have a bias for action when no one is watching."
In the latest episode, John Eades covers the Spotlight Effect, whereby we overestimate the degree to which other people are noticing or observing our appearance, actions, behaviors, or results.
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"The voice in your head that's telling you to quit isn't real. It's ego, and you can lower the volume of that voice."
In the latest episode, Craig Siegel joins the show. He is the author of The Reinevention Formula, you can find it here.
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"You won't get it if you don't ask."
In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, he covers five essential lessons from going to the Michael Marcagi concert.
"If you want people to know you for something, you must make something."
You can watch the show here on Youtube
In the latest episode of the podcast, John Eades covers 10 short messages to help you choose optimism today. Which one is your favorite?
You can get the simple daily message of Optimism via email by subscribing for free here.
If you don't pick your optimistic voice, by default, you pick your pessimistic voice.
In the latest episode, John Eades covers the Daily Free Three:
- Was how you thought today your best?
- Was what I did today my best?
- Was how you communicated today your best?
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Ever wondered how to deal with a toxic rock star employee? Or if it’s okay to show frustration in front of your team?
In this episode of The John Eades Podcast, I tackle five of the trickiest questions managers face every day.
- “How do I deal with a star employee who’s becoming a toxic influence?”
- “What’s the best way to hold someone accountable without micromanaging?”
- “We lost a big client. My team is discouraged—what’s my first move?”
- “Is it ever okay for a leader to show frustration or cry in front of their team?”
- “One of my team members has great ideas but struggles to communicate them—how can I help?”
This is your guide to navigating real-world leadership challenges with confidence. Tune in and level up your management game!
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"Just because you haven’t doesn’t mean you can’t."
In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, John covers how to make 2025 your best year ever.
Define Your Personal Purpose
To uncover a purpose that's bigger than a goal, one might ask:
- "What impact do I want to have on others or the world around me?"
- "What values and passions drive me to keep going even when things get tough?"
- "If I achieved all my goals, what would still feel missing or unfulfilled in my life?"
For the sake of today, and at the beginning of the year, think about what you want to become this year?
Come up With Your Faith Words
Faith Words are a simple phrase you are going to carry with you in 2025. It’s more than one word, it’s a a mantra that you need to carry you, to inspire you.
This is so critical because the words you say to yourself are the most important words you say. Your Voice is valuable.
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"Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful." - Margaret Wheatley
In the last episode of 2024, John Eades covers the 2025 Growth Audit. Which includes 6 questions to reflect on your previous year before heading into the new one:
- How have you positively influenced your team or organization?
- When did fear cause a lack of action?
- How have your leadership skills evolved, and what actions contributed to the growth?
- What challenges did you face, and what did you learn from them?
- What do you need to remove to help me next year?
- What is your Catalyst for Growth Challenge for 2025?
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Her team performance was down, voluntary turnover was escalating, and she was really starting to question herself. Was she good enough for this position? Was she good enough for this role? Was she worthy enough for this responsibility?
She had doubt and fear running through her veins. (The truth is we all do)
BUt she had two big things going for her. She had a growth mindset and courage.
In the latest episode, John Eades covers the fantastic story of a manager who did the hard work to skyrocket her confidence and change the trajectory of her team's performance.
If you want to sign up for the Accelerate Leadership Program Go Here
"Being coachable is how you show the world that you have a hunger to get better and are willing to put in the work and effort."
In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, John covers 3 practical ways to remain coachable your entire career.
According to Leadership IQ, if you aren’t coachable, it’s also tough to make a successful job move. They conducted a three-year study of 20,000 hiring decisions and asked, Why do 46% of new hires fail within a year and a half? The number one reason from hiring managers was lack of coachability. If you have big career advancement goals, you had better learn to be coachable, and show that trait to others.
What’s interesting about coachability is that it’s not a technical skill or inherent to us. It’s a mental mindset that anyone can embrace.
You can sign up for the Accelerate Leadership Program Here.
“Don’t get frustrated by what people are not, find joy in what they are."
In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast, John dives into lessons learned from an experience with Jim Collins in Charlotte, NC.
Specifically he covers principles, models, and ideas around:
- People
- Action
You can learn more about Jim Collins here
You can hire John Eades as an executive coach or speaker here
You can learn more about LearnLoft here.
"Leadership doesn’t guarantee success, but a lack of leadership guarantees there won’t be success."
In this week's episode, John covers the story of the Mexican Fisherman.
While you can take different lessons and takeaways from the story, he covers:
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Meaningful Progress Takes Time
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Small Impact Matters As Well
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Just Because It’s What Someone Else is Doing Doesn’t Mean you Have To
You can learn more about LearnLoft's leadership development program here or have John speak at your next event here.
"Your beliefs and mindset have an enormous impact on your actions and outcomes."
In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast, John covers The Dartmouth Scar experiment, an intriguing study about the power of your mindset.
Here are three ways to avoid the victim-mindset
- Change Your Mindset
- Adjust Your Language
- Develop Thick Skin
"The team takes priority over the individual."
In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast, John dissects the hard truths great leaders know about letting someone go.
John explored the decision from Carolina Panthers Head Coach Dave Canalas to Bench Quarterback Bryce Young.
Truth #1. Leaders make tough decisions
Truth #2 - Someone's failure can be a reflection of your leadership
Truth #3 - Leaders don't keep throwing good money after bad
"When there is a void in leadership, someone will fill it. In many cases, it's someone that might not know what they are doing.”
In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast Will Jones joins the show. He is the President and CEO of Thompson Child & Family Focus.
Looking for a partner to help develop leaders in your organization? Check out LearnLoft.
"Leaders who utilize their time and attention properly create more time tomorrow."
In the latest episode, John Eades breaks down a critical leadership principle and how to use Time Management like the best leaders.
You can learn more about the Accelerate Leadership Program Here
Or you can get your copy of the 64 Day Excellence Planner Here
"There is a lot to learn about how leaders handle success."
In the latest episode, Jordan Montgomery, author of The Art of Encouragement, joins the show. We cover:
- How leaders handle success
- How leaders handle failure
- How to encourage others around you
- Why Encouragement is key to success
You can learn more about Jordan Montgomery here.
Looking for a proven system to help managers in your organization to become leaders? Check out the Accelerate Leadership System from LearnLoft.
"If you struggle with confidence, focus on actions that build evidence."
In the latest episode John Eades covers specific strategies and stories to help you build your confidence daily.
If you prefer video, you can watch it on YouTube Here.
How to build confidence:
- Demonstrate and Action Daily That Builds Evidence
- Shed Perfection
- Squash the Ant
- Build an Iron Council
You can learn more about LearnLoft and the Accelerate Leadership Program Here:
Hire John to speak at an upcoming company event here.
"A team is three or more people working together to achieve a common goal."
In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, Dr. Will Sparks joins the show. His latest book, Actualized Teamwork: Unlocking the Culture Code for Optimal Performance is now available.
Interested in improving performance, reducing turnover, and improving leadership skills in your organization, reach out at learnloft.com.
“You have to want it, then you have to work for it in order to win it.” - Deion Sanders
In the latest episode, John Eades covers:
- The difference in desire vs. dedication
- The Disappointment Gap
- How to increase Desire
- How to increase dedication
You can get the 64-Day Excellence Planner here.
You can subscribe on YouTube Here
"A mediocre team can't suddenly become great on the day of the Superbowl."
"Leaders set the culture, culture produces activities and behaviors, and the activities lead to the results."
In the latest episode, Pete Angstadt, Chief Revenue Officer at Ping Identity, joins the show. We cover:
- Accountability
- High-Performance Mentality
- Culture
- Transparency
- Growth Mindset
- Command & Control Leadership
"The words you say to yourself are the most important words you say."
In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, John covered the important topic of your internal dialogue.
- Story of the lion and the sheep
- The Illusory Truth Effect
- Extreme Globalizing Words
- Act Differently Than You Feel
- Stop Saying "Can't"
Get the 64 Day Excellence Planner or Schedule a Call to Develop Leaders in Your Organization
"Great leaders make great decisions and aren’t afraid to make them."
In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, John covers specific stories and strategies to help demand better decision making from yourself.
In the show, he covers five key steps to better decisions:
- Identify the type of decision
- Choose Your Character
- Avoid Either Or as much as possible
- Combine Logic and Emotion
- Demand a Deadline
Now, if you lead a team, don’t forget the bonus #6.
You can get the 64-Day Excellence Planner Here or Check out inspiration items at the Excellence Shop.
Believing in yourself is fantastic, but you know what's better? Helping someone else believe in themselves.
In the latest episode, John covers how to navigate insecurity and transfer belief to others.
- Lower the Stakes
- Label and Replace
- Show Gratitude for Opportunities
You can get the 64-Day Excellence Planner.
Use the code "podcast" to get 20% off.
In this week's show, John covers a topic that everyone can improve upon; time management.
You can get the 64-Day Excellence Planner Here.
Use the code "podcast" at checkout to get 20% off of the Wirebound version. The 64-Day Excellence Planner is:
- The Perfect Size 8x11
- Has Big Spaces to Write
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It's a perfect planner to improve your focus and performance.
A few of the principles and stories John covers in the show includes:
- The story of the rock, pebbles, sand, and coffee
- When you are productive, confidence increases. When you procrastinate, insecurity increases.
- Most people don't have a talent problem; they have a focus problem.
- Successful people aren't just hard workers; they are quick workers too.
- Figuring out what is most important and get started on it right away.
"Done is better than perfect."
In the latest episode of The John Eades podcast, Ryan Webber CMO of Thomas & Webber. You can now watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer video. Check it out here.
You can subscribe to Ryan and Tiffany's Youtube Channel The Real Estate Show on Youtube
In the latest episode of The John Eades Podcast, John covers the important story of "The Wreck of The Persona."
A few additional topics include:
- The Character of a Leader
- The Core Values of a Leader
- The Mindset of a Leader
You can find The True Measure of a Man from Richard Simmons here.
"Leadership is responsibility."
In the latest episode of The John Eades Podcast, he covers 5 Ways to Embrace Responsibility in your life.
Remember the Ancient Proverb:
He who blames others has a long way to go on his journey
He who blames himself is halfway there
He who blames no one has arrived
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"Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful." - Margaret Wheatley
In the latest episode of The John Eades Podcast, John covers 6 Questions to Challenge Your Mind from The Annual Growth Audit.
You can download the for free here.
- What created energy and momentum this year?
- When did fear cause a lack of action?
- What did I learn this year?
- What did I change this year?
- What do I need to remove to help me next year?
- What are my goals for this year?
"Your best performance tomorrow, requires you to remove weight today."
In the latest episode, John Eades covered the essential topic of "The Weight You Carry."
Everyone is carrying a backpack with them everyday. In it is one of 5 things:
- The things you have to do
- The trauma you experienced
- The responsibilities of life
- The goals of tomorrow
- The guilt of mistakes from the past
Learn more about how LearnLoft can help improve the performance of your people at learnloft.com. Or have John speak to your team here.
"Easy now means hard later, hard now means easy later."
In the latest episode, John Eades covers the important topic of finding something hard to do.
He challenges you to find something spiritually, professionally, personally, or physically top prepare you for 2024.
Every act of kindness you’ve done, you’ve done to yourself. Every happy and sad moment ever experienced by any human was, or will be, experienced by you.
In the latest episode of The John Eades Podcast, John covers the story of, The Egg, written by Andy Weir. He challenges you to think deeply about your mindset and your actions.
You can learn more about developing leaders in your organizationa at LearnLoft.com or invite John to speak at your next event.
"Easy doesn’t make you better."
In the latest episode, John Eades covers the Warrior in the Garden story. He also covered the BALA Method, which stands for Believe, Act, Learn, Adjust.
You will also hear:
- The "Man in the Arena" speech by Theodore Roosevelt
- The open learning culture of airlines versus healthcare
- And much more
Learn more about LearnLoft here or book John to speak to your organization here.
The greatest act of leadership is believing in another person. Said differently, without a transfer of belief, there is no leadership.
In the latest episode, John Eades covers the essential leadership topic of Transferring belief to others.
Have John speak to leaders in your organization here.
Learn more about developing leaders in your organization here.
“Teamwork is achieved when individuals buy into the group’s greater good over their self-interest.”
In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, John covers specific ideas and strategies to manufacture teamwork to improve performance.
In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, Thomas R. Williams joined the show. You can learn more about Thomas here.
You can get a copy of his book Dig here.
Motivation is best defined as a condition inside us that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors.
In today's episode, John Eades covers the proven formula to have uncommon motivation in your professional journey.
You can hire John to speak in your organization or learn more about leadership development programs with LearnLoft.
“Leaders aren’t born with a great aura about them, that’s developed”
In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast, James Wall is the Chief Operating Officer at Accurate Staffing Consultants. In this insightful episode, James shares:
- Whether leaders are born or made
- How great leaders think about patience
- And much more
You can learn more about James here or Accurate Staffing
"Sometimes when you are in a dark place, you think you have been buried, but really you have been planted."- Christine Cain
In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast, learn how to help yourself, and others overcome challenges.
Learn more about the Accelerate Leadership Program or have John speak at an upcoming event johneades.com
In the latest episode, John covers the important topic of time management. Specifically:
- Strategies to manage energy and attention
- Why calendars and clocks can hurt relationships
- And much more
Interested in leadership development solutions? Check out learnloft.com.
In the latest episode of The John Eades podcast, John is joined by two special guests, John Ellis Eades and Lucy Eades. In the show, they ask their dad ten questions about work, leadership, and life lessons.
Learn more johneades.com or learnloft.com
"Employees aren’t mechanisms to get work done, they are assets to invest in so they can do their best work."
In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast, John covers the five mindset shifts required to be a successful leader.
Here they are:
People are assets, not mechanisms
Tasks are empowered, not delegated
Accountability requires standards, not rules
Change must be unleashed, not remain the same
Results need effort, not just outcomes
Learn more about a leadership development program for your organization here.
"The best leaders don't just have belief, they have an unwavering belief. "
Listen to John's keynote, Bound By Belief, from the Catalyst for Growth Summit on the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast.
If you enjoyed it, drop him a message on LinkedIn or Sign Up to watch the Summit OnDemand here.
"Stop reducing your career to how much money you can make. Start raising it to the level of impact you can have."
In the first episode of 2023, John covers 10 reliable lessons learned last year to help you lead better this year.
- Reject the Firestation Mentality
- Learn to Serve
- Stop Being Someone You Aren't
- Leadership is Temporary, Impact is Lasting
- Assumptions in Communication Set You Up for Suffering
- No Team or Organization is Great Without its People
- One Person Can Completely Change the Energy on a Team or in a Room
- Connect Before You Correct
- A Compelling Vision Provides Hope
- No Team Can Overcome Toxic Team Members
Register for the Catalyst for Growth Summit.
"Irrespective if positive outcomes happen exactly as you want them, hope allows you to continue seeking positive outcomes in your life and career even in the bleakest circumstances."
In the latest episode of The John Eades Podcast, he covers why hope is the fuel to positive outcomes.
In the show, John covers:
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The three aspects of reality all humans face
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Why Christmas provides hope to kids and adults alike
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How to provide hope to yourself and others
Sign up for the Catalyst for Growth Summit Here
"Most people don't lack talent, they lack confidence."
In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, we cover:
- Why confidence is a key to your performance
- What happens when you have confidence
- How to build internal self-confidence
Sign up for the Catalyst For Growth Summit
"Life is not owed to us. It is gifted. It is up to us to openly accept life however it is packaged to us, never become the victim of difficult times." - Josie Sanctis
In this special episode of the John Eades Podcast, John shares the difficult story of Josie Sanctis and three lessons to inspire you.
- Be a Hero at Home
- Stop Fretting Over Small Things Here
- You Don’t Know How Long You Have, So Make an Impact Today.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend or family member. You can tag John @johngeades on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter.
Don't wait and sign up for The Catalyst for Growth Conference on January 4th 2023.
"Investing in people's growth is a must-have. If people don't grow, they are going to leave." Matt Hoffman joined the show in the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast. He is a partner & Head of Talent at M13, a leading venture capital firm.
You can learn more about Matt here and M13 here.
Sign up for the Catalyst for Growth Summit on January 4th, 2023.
Growth takes time. However, most people are impatient or worse and don’t take the time to see how far they have grown."
In the latest episode, John Eades covers tactical techniques and strategies to accelerate your personal growth.
You can learn more about the Catalyst for Growth Summit Here.
Growth takes time. However, most people are impatient or worse and don’t take the time to see how far they have grown."
In the latest episode, John Eades covers tactical techniques and strategies to accelerate your personal growth.
You can learn more about the Catalyst for Growth Summit Here.
"Language can be a fantastic tool or a disastrous weapon."
In the latest episode, John Eades covers the force of your language on your life and leadership.
You can book John to speak at your next event.
"Too many leaders are trying to be something or someone they aren't, and their team knows it."
In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, he covers the topic of authenticity in leadership and life.
- Learn the Four Components of Authentic Leadership
Take the SkillsLoft Leadership Quiz Here
“The leader who sees where you’re supposed to go doesn’t have to be the one to figure out how the team will get there.”
In the lastest episode of The John Eades Podcast, Dr. Garland Vance Joins the show.
You can follow Dr. Vance on LinkedIn here or AdVance Leadership here.
Interested in learning about your Leadership Skill Level? Take the free quiz here.
If you don’t know your value, you will always settle for far less than you deserve.
In the latest episode, John Eades covers the topic of self-worth. He covers:
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The inspiring story of the old watch and self-worth
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Kyle Carpenter
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The Self-Worth Theory
You can learn more about LearnLoft leadership assessments here or John Eades here.
"In a Culture of Execution, Leaders Can’t Let Things Go Beyond the Moment of Impact."
Monte Pedersen joins the show to discuss all things execution. Additional topics covered include:
- How remote work impacts execution
- Why managers should have a performance agreement
You can follow Monte on LinkedIn Here or Learn More About his Organization Here.
"When we isolate ourselves, we don't cut ourselves off from the problems, we cut ourselves off from the solution.”
In the latest episode, John Eades covers the importance of connection in life and leadership.
You can learn more about John Eades or sign up for a live workshop at LearnLoft.com
"Positive Leadership is the ability to honor the obstacles and still choose to be optimistic about the future."
In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, Jason V Barger joined the show, and he is the author of the new book, Breathing Oxygen: How Positive Leadership Gives Life to Winning Cultures.
You can learn more about LearnLoft or schedule John Eades for a private workshop in your organization.
"One person can completely change the energy on a team or in a room."
In the latest episode, John Eades dives into the importance of Energy for individuals, teams, and families. In the show he covers:
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Why all great leaders evaluate energy
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The difference between an energy reducer, neutralizer, and enhancer
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Specific strategies to improve energy on a team
Learn more about John at johneades.com and LearnLoft at learnloft.com
Perfection isn't possible, and if achieving perfection is the only measure of success, you will miss the point of what you're doing altogether. In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, John covers the important topic of perfection in your professional and leadership journey.
Learn more about LearnLoft Here and John Eades Here.
"The highest calling of leadership is to unleash the best in others."
In the latest episode, Alex Judd joins the show. He is the CEO of Path for Growth and you can find him on LinkedIn here.
"When leaders lack vision, it limits results, reduces energy, and creates a culture that struggles to embrace change."
In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, John covers why having leadership is so important and how to improve yours.
"When leaders make the courageous decision to lead from the front lines, it makes them authentic and inspiring."
In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, learn the stories of front-line leadership and bravery. Challenge yourself to lead like Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
"Great leaders overprepare but don't overthink." In the latest episode, John Eades covers the essential skill of preparation. You will learn:
Sign up for the next Effective Leadership Communication workshop.
"Leaders either created the problem, contributed to the problem, or tolerated the problem." In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead podcast, John Eades covers the essential skill of resilience.
Learn more about workshops and courses at learnloft.com.
"True lasting happiness happens when we discover the purpose we were created for and then stepping into that purpose."
In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, Davin Salvagno joins the show. He is the CEO of PurposePoint and creator of the Purpose Summit.
You can follow him on LinkedIn here.
When things are uncertain, a key leadership question is, "what can we do?"
In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, Kara Goldin joined the show.
You can follow her @karagoldin or find her book Undaunted.
"Real leaders can quit a job, but they can't leave leadership because there are always people that need help."
In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, John Eades covers the topic of perseverance.
"If you struggle with communication, you will never reach your potential as a leader."
In the latest episode of the show, John Eades covers the essential skill of communication.
You can learn more at LearnLoft.com
"Hybrid work isn't just what's happening today, it's the future of work." In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast John Eades covers lessons from recent keynote to help you lead your hybrid team effectively.
"Rejecting fear and choosing courage dictates your future."
In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, John Eades covers the critical topic of Fear and Leadership.
In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, John Eades helps you improve your problem-solving skills like the best leaders.
If you want to develop your critical thinking skills and help others do the same, this is the episode for you.
"What looks like resistance is often a lack of clarity."
In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, John Eades covers the topic of behavior change. Specifically how to get a team member to change their behavior or in yourself.
Confidence is contagious, and it's essential in leadership.
Confidence is best defined as the belief in oneself and one's ability to succeed. It comes from a Latin word meaning "to have full trust."
Confidence is not cockiness or arrogance. It is not masking gaps inside by portraying something different on the outside.
Authentic confidence is built through consistent daily repetition.
"The most important element of leadership isn't talent, it's choosing to lead right from where you are."
In the latest episode, John Eades covers an inspirational story about leadership to encourage you to lead where you are.
In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, Pete Burak joins the show.
He speaks at length about what leaders do to draw people in and get the most out of their potential.
You can learn more about Pete here and his ID Ministry.
“Never allow your position to dictate an unhealthy obsession with power.”
In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, John Eades covers leadership's greatest temptation.
"You are being prepared for something much greater ahead of you so your current job matters."
In this week's episode, John Eades covers a powerful story about work and purpose from a recent trip to Mexico.
In the show he covers:
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Martin Luther King Jr. Street Sweeper Quote
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Why we forget our purpose
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What you can do to remember it
Learn more at learnloft.com
"The path to effective leadership is paved with humility, not pride."
In season 29, episode 9, John Eades covers the reason humility is such an essential leadership characteristic.
In the show you will learn:
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A great short story about the humility of George Washington
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A fantastic quote from TD Jakes about staying a student
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Why the truth and accountability are essential for humility
"Elevate the standard, improve your results."
In season 29, episode 9, John Eades covers the Route to Results and why it's important to elevate the standards in your life and leadership.
You can sign up for the Accountability in Action Workshop here.
"Every leader is measured on how well they make decisions."
In season 29, episode 8, Matt Confer, the VP of Strategy at Abilitie. He also hosts the Learn to Lead Podcast and gave an incredible Ted X talk called "Before You Decide."
In the show, we cover:
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How to handle the fear around decision making
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What steps you can take before a big decision
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How the best leaders think about decision making.
You can follow Matt on LinkedIn here.
"Most people go to their grave with the music still inside of them." - Wendell Holmes
In today's episode, you get the opportunity to hear about the Excellence Loop from one of John's keynote's earlier this year.
In the show you:
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Hear John sing Karaoke
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Why it's essential you sing your song
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Why Excellence is in reach for you
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How to inspire others
To have John speak to your team or organization just reach out here.
"Never stop learning, but it's time to trust your training."
No one is immune to getting stuck in a state of "Productive Procrastination." The place where we just keep learning and consuming but never applying. Today's episode is all about trusting your training and taking hard work into action.
Join the Coaching for Excellence Workshop at learnloft.com
"Great leaders make time and prioritize what's important."
In season 29, episode 5, John Eades covers the 7 most popular excuses leaders use and how to reject them.
In the show, he covers:
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A funny story about excuses
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Research around how many excuses we make daily
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Popular excuses leaders use
Have John speak at your next event johneades.com or sign up for the next Coaching for Excellence Workshop at LearnLoft.com
In season 29, episode 4, Rodney Showmar joins the show. He is the CEO of Arkansas Federal Credit Union. A thriving organization with over 300 employees and 92,000 members. He is a phenomenal leader who embraces a growth mindset and encourages you to as well. You can follow or connect with Rodney on Linkedin.
In the show, we cover:
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Data versus judgment based decision making
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Purpose-driven leadership
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Employee burnout real or not?
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How to rise the ranks in an organization the right way
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and much more
"Influence over others has its greatest impact when it's earned, not given."
In season 29, episode 3, John Eades covers the important topic of power in leadership.
You can join the next Coaching for Excellence Workshop here
"The key to your success is to ask. To ask again and again and never stop."
In season 29, episode 2, Mark and Crystal Hansen join John Eades to talk about their book, "Ask! The Bridge Between Your Destiny and Your Dreams."
In the show, we cover:
- Why people don't ask for what they want
- Why the act of asking for help is so powerful
- And much more
This show is brought to you by LearnLoft. Sign Up for an upcoming Live Leadership Workshop here.
"You should do at least one thing today to help yourself tomorrow."
In season 29, episode 1, John Eades covers the difference between a proactive vs. reactive approach at work and how to leverage proactive restraint to improve performance.
In the show, he covers:
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The difference in being proactive versus reactive at work
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Why you need restraint to help if you're proactive
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How to be more proactive to help you be successful.
"The job of a leader and a coach is a thankless job because you can never do enough."
In season 28, episode 10, John Eades is joined by Dr. Bhrett McCabe. He is a clinical and sports psychologist. You can learn more about McCabe here.
In the show, they cover:
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Winner's Mindset
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What's changed about leadership
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The Mental Game of leadership
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and much more...
“One person can change the belief of an organization.”
In season 28, episode 9, John is joined by Amy P. Kelly. She believes in people and helps them grow as the VP of Consulting at the Jon Gordon companies and keynote speaker.
She talks in great detail about belief and why it's important in leadership, organizations, and families.
“If the company isn’t doing well, it’s because of the leader.”
In season 28, episode 8, Rob Siegfried joins the show. Rob is the Founder and CEO of The Siegfried Group, is a leading, national CPA firm that helps financial executives with effective leadership and successful execution. They provide leadership advisory and talent delivery services that allow financial executives to better enhance clarity, prioritization, and innovation. They match those leaders with the high-potential financial talent needed to execute initiatives.
In the show, Rob and John cover:
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The role a leader plays in the growth of an organization
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Why being a purpose-driven organization matters
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Why work-life synergy is the new model for balance
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How to invest in the whole person instead of just the professional.
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How to measure success
You can learn more about The Siegfried Group Here.
"Empathy accelerates connection, and connection is the key to leadership."
In season 28, John Eades digs into empathy and leadership.
You can register for the next Coaching for Excellence Workshop.
Register for the Leadership Development Day, use the code "LDDLearnLoft" to get 20% off.
In the show, John covers:
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Great Story about General Mattis
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Why great leaders have empathy
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The difference between empathy and sympathy
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How to lead with empathy
"Ordinary people will extraordinary feats when their energy is properly channeled."
In season 28, episode 6, John is joined by Jim Roddy. He is the author of The Walk-On Method to Career and Business Success.
In the show, we cover:
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Why people love the underdog story
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Why Rudy isn't a one and a million story
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How to take the steps to run Uphill
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And much more.
"You get to decide if you are going to run your race by accident or by excellence, and no one can choose for you."
In season 28 episode 5, John Eades covers the topic of running your race and running it well. In the show, he covers:
- The story of Secretariat
- Why vision is so important
- How to set clear goals
- Why it's essential to persevere while in relentless pursuit.
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"Great leaders are always striving to win, but they never lose sight of lifting others up, and they work relentlessly to help bring out the best in others."
In season 28, Episode 4, John Eades covers the powerful combination of the will to win and leadership to get your 2021 started right.
In the show, he covers:
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Chris Paul's leadership
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How to Encourage Others
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How to Challenge Others
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How to Serve Others
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"Coachability is not a technical skill or inherent to us. It’s a mental mindset that anyone can embrace."
In season 28 episode 4, John Eades covers the topic of coachability. In the show he covers:
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One word for 2021
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Nick Saban's lesson for coachability
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Great story about coachability from Mike Grier
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3 strategies to be more coachable
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“Encourage and stimulate others' thinking as opposed to trying to impress them with your thinking.”
In season 28, episode 3, we are joined by Rob McKinnon, Author of Lead Like You Were Meant To.
In the show we cover:
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Why marriage is the best and most challenging thing we enter into
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Whether every person should have a coach
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How managers can be more effective coaches
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Why attitude is so important
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How to think about continuous stress
"Attitude reflects leadership."
In season 28, John Eades tackled the importance of your attitude and how it's impacted by leadership. In the show, he covers:
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Great quotes from Remember the Titans
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Why attitude is a choice
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The definition of leadership
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The man who thinks he can by Walter Wintel
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"The way to leverage accountability to accelerate achievement is by changing your mindset and then passing that mindset onto your team."
In season 28, episode 2, John Eades covers why accountability matters. In the show, he covers:
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Dabo Sweeney and the doghouse vs. the love shack
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Why accountability accelerates achievement
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The 3 levels of personal accountability
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"Disappointment is the gap between our expectations and reality. That gap is then filled by emotions like sadness, frustration, anger, or even spite. While the disappointment gap is not the place you want to stay, you get to choose whether it crushes your dream or drives it."
In season 28, episode 1, John Eades covers the best way to handle disappointment. If you recently experienced disappointment or you want to be prepared the next time properly, don't miss this episode.
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In season 27 episode 10, John Eades is joined by Andy Storch. He is the author of Own Your Career Own Your Life and host of the Andy Storch and Talent Development Hot Seat Podcasts.
You can get the book here.
In the show, we cover:
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Why you need a vision for your career
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What role leaders play in other people's development
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How to think about patience in your career
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How to build a network that matters
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"When leaders believe something is important, they prioritize, when it’s not, they rationalize."
In season 27 episode 9, John Eades covers all things employee growth and development.
In the show, we cover:
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The Queens Gambit show on Netflix
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Why some leaders don't prioritize development
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How to develop others
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"Thinking of yourself as a leader changes you; being a leader changes others."
In season 27, episode 8, John Eades covers the two things only a leader understands.
In the show, he covers:
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The election
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Theodore Roosevelt's "The man in the arena."
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How to know if someone thinks of themselves as a leader
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"If you aren’t taking action in doing what is right because of your selfishness, now is when it must stop."
In season 27 episode 7, John Eades challenges you to stop being selfish. But not in the way you are thinking. In the show, he covers:
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Where being selfish comes from
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Why it's important to look beyond obvious selfish actions
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Why we can't recognize our own selfishness
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"A vision without a plan rarely comes to fruition."
In season, 27 episode 6, John Eades challenges you to come prepared. In the show he covers:
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The two things your control every day
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Why Preparation Provides Possibility
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Three types of events to prepare for
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How to come prepared for known events
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"Great leaders know it's their responsibility to reject complacency and embrace growth."
In season 27 episode 5, John Eades breaks down how to reject complacency and embrace growth.
In the show learn:
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What complacency is
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Why commitment and time are the center of it
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Why no one is immune to becoming complacent
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Tools and strategies to overcome complacency
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"Nothing that will crush your growth mindset more than being around a leader who is unwilling to change or doesn’t want to improve."
In season 27, episode 4, John Eades covers "What you should refuse to tolerate."
In the show, he covers:
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What you should tolerate and what you shouldn't
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The correct definition of toleration
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How leaders shouldn't tolerate from employees
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How employees shouldn't tolerate from leaders
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"Your current feelings and emotions win over your values if they aren’t clearly defined and intentionally set."
In season 27, episode 3, John Eades covers the important topic, "What kind of leader are you becoming?"
In the show, John covers:
- Defining core values
- Why you have to decide to remove things and people
- The bad news about core values
- Why you should participate in leadership
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"When you make a promise to yourself and you keep it, it's the greatest feeling in the world."
In season 27 episode 2, we are joined by Jason Hewlett. He is the author of The Promise to the One and is one of the most sought after keynote speakers and entertainers around.
Learn more about Jason here and follow him on LinkedIn.
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"Leaders embrace the responsibility of making big decisions, but they’re never made only with emotions."
In season 27 episode 1 John Eades covers strategies and tactics to help you discern in order to make better decisions.
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"The most critical factor of delivering feedback isn’t just what you say, it’s also how you say it."
John Eades CEO of LearnLoft and author of Building the Best shares how leaders can using coaching and feedback to improve the performance of employees.
"What I often see in underperforming leaders isn’t a lack of talent but a confidence gap"
In season 26 episode 11 John Eades shares the second episode of Lead Your Best. He digs into confidence, what it is, why it's so important, and how you can develop it.
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"Only Leaders Who Are Tested Become Great"
In season 26 episode 11, John Eades helps you be your best, by surviving the test in front of you.
You can learn more or register for LearnLoft Leader by joining:
- LearnLoft Leader Essentials
- LearnLoft Leader Mastery
- LearnLoft Leader Mastery + Coaching
In season 26 episode 10, we are joined by Justin Batt. He is a connector, innovator, disruptor, and entrepreneur. He authored the book, Daddy Saturday and started a movement to help end fatherlessness. You can learn more about Justin here.
In the show we cover:
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Why leadership at home is so important
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How to handle the moment of leadership
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How to deal with the pressure of expectations
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"Leaders are readers and readers are leaders."
In season 26 episode 9, we are joined by Simon T. Bailey. He is a best-selling author, Success Magazine's 2018 Top 25, hall of fame speaker, and renowned teacher, Simon has shaped and inspired the lives of more than 2 million people.
“Part of a leader’s job is to humble themselves and serve their people.”
In season 26 episode 8, Jason Romano joins the show. He is an author, speaker, podcaster, and more. You can get a copy of his new book, "The Uniform of Leadership" here.
In the show we cover:
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Why mentorship is so important
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Why it’s important to forgive the people who hurt us
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Why comparison hurts your progress
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What place does faith have in the workplace
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“We make decisions, build relationships, and communicate based on how we feel about things emotionally.”
In season 26 episode 7, Christopher D. Connors joins the show. He is the author of Emotional Intelligence For the Modern Leader.
During the show we cover:
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What is emotional intelligence?
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How to develop and improve the skill of emotional intelligence
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Why planning is essential
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What basketball coaches are worth emulating from as a leader
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Why John Wooden was an excellent example of leadership
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"Nothing is easy about going somewhere you haven't gone before."
In season 26, episode 6 John Eades covers the 5 beliefs to adopt to mimic great leaders.
Based on our research of thousands of leaders, we've found that the best leaders carry a few common beliefs with them each day regardless of the circumstances they face.
- Good Things Will Happen
- Failure is Not Final; Failure is Feedback
- Patience is a Virtue
- No One is a Finished Product
- Everyone is Created for a Bigger Purpose
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“People want to see other people be excited about something.”
In season 26 episode 5, Tamsen Webster joins the show. She is a speaker, coach, and power communicator.
During the show we cover:
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Why confidence is so important
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How excitement can change your career
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Why ownership of material will make the difference
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The biggest mistake communicators make
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How to connect to your audience
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How to connect to your material
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Why stories are critical in communication
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The five-part formula in the arc of a story
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“Without self-belief, there is no leadership.”
In season 26 episode 4, John Eades covers the important topic of developing your self-belief.
In the show he covers:
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A powerful story about belief
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Three quotes from great achievers about belief
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The four things holding people back
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Why negative self-talk crushes your belief
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Why challenging yourself is essential
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How to embrace failure
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“If you have the drive, there is nothing you can’t accomplish if you want it bad enough.”
In season 26 episode 3, we are joined by Aaron Golub. He was the first legally blind college football player.
In the show we cover:
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The three P's of achievement
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Why planning is essential for success
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How passion leads to movement
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Why perseverance makes the difference
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"You get a lot of positive feedback you don’t actually deserve, the lack of honest feedback is probably holding you back."
In season 26 episode 2, we are joined by Steve Herz. He is the Founder of IF Management, President of The Montag Group, and author of Don't Take Yes For An Answer.
In the show we cover:
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Why communication is so critical
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How to develop relationships that matter
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How to give tough feedback
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Why it's essential to be receptive to feedback
"The average person goes to his grave with the music still in him." Oliver Wendel Holmes
In season 26 episode 1, John Eades covers why now is your time for action. But not just any kind of action, actions that make a daily deposit.
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4 Primary areas to make deposits in your life
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4 Areas you don't want to make deposits
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Why no one is immune to making bad deposits
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The questions to ask yourself to improve your self-awareness
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"Tough times come to teach, instruct, and to make us better."
In season 25, episode 10, John Eades covers how to find good in tough times. In light of Covid-19 and the death of George Floyd, times are tough. However, we can find good in tough times and help others do the same.
In the show he covers:
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Why encouragement is so important
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What it means to encourage
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How to encourage someone else
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Why your leadership is needed more than ever
“Every one of us can be a servant leader.”
In season 25, episode 9, we are joined by Damon West. He is the author of The Coffee Bean and The Change Agent. You can learn more about him.
In the show we cover:
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How worry and fear crush us
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What role does a leader play in helping others be a coffee bean
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The quality missing in most leaders
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How to help kids be a coffee bean
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Why people wired not to be a coffee bean
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An inspiring message for college graduates
"When other people become just a tool to get you where you want to go, ambition is working against you."
In season 25, episode 8, John Eades covers the critical leadership skills of drive and ambition.
In the show he covers:
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The story of Sam "The Banana Man" Zemurray
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Michael Jordan's Leaders in "The Last Dance"
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Why drive can be good and evil
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How to think about ambition as a leadership skill
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Why you should focus on achievement over-ambition
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Why you shouldn't settle for less than your dreams
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How to challenge yourself
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"Great leaders need a strong blend of confidence and humility."
In season 25 episode 7 we are joined by Matt Higgins. You can learn more about him here.
Matt is a noted serial entrepreneur and growth equity investor as cofounder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures. He is also vice-chairman of the Miami Dolphins, a recurring Shark on ABC’s four-time Emmy-Award-winning TV show Shark Tank, and Executive Fellow at the Harvard Business School.
In the show we cover:
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What the future of Covid-19 looks like
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What it's like to be on Shark Tank
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What are the qualities of great leaders
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What's more important the jockey or the horse?
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“What is the value I can give this person right now that’s meaningful to them?”
In season 25 episode 6, Dr. Marcia Reynolds joins the show. Dr. Reynolds is an award-winning author and world-renowned expert on how leaders inspire change through conversations. She has spoken at conferences and taught workshops in 41 countries on leadership and transformational coaching. Global Gurus names her the #5 coach in the world. Her books include The Discomfort Zone; and her latest, Coach the Person, Not the Problem.
In the show we cover:
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What is coaching?
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Why inquiry is so important to be an effective coach
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Are women better coaches than men?
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Why the partnership model is so important today?
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How to handle a team member that knows it all
"The only way things even have the opportunity to get better is if you press on."
In season 25 episode 5, John Eades covers the important topic of pressing on.
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"If greatness is what you want, then greatness is possible."
In season 25, episode 4, Laura Garnett joins the show. She is the author of the Genious Habit and founder of Laura Garnett Consulting.
In the show we cover:
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Why being let go can be a blessing
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How you can build self-confidence
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What leaders can do to build confidence in others
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Why your genius is a choice
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Why you shouldn't care about the timeline of your career
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Why loving what you do is essential
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What's the difference between the process and the outcome
“People remember how you made them feel when times are difficult.”
In season 25 episode 3 we are joined by Roderic Yapp. Rod is the founder of Leadership Forces.
In the show we cover:
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How leadership has changed in current times
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How leaders can handle pressure
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How to lead others under pressure
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Why you should focus on priorities
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How to think about short and long term priorities
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How to define reality and deliver hope
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and much more
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"Leaders who don't encourage will eventually be surrounded by a discouraged team."
In season 25 episode 2, John Eades covers the critical topic of discouragement along with:
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Why tough times don't last, but tough people do
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Why discouragement will crush you and your team
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What discouragement means
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Why it's ok to have a broken heart but not lose your heart
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How to have empathy for the current situation
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Why you must focus on your environment to maintain hope
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Specific words and phrases to use to encourage your others
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"Strong leaders are fundamental to everything."
In season 25, episode 1, Mike Robbins joined us on the show. He is the author of We're All In This Together and Bring Your Whole Self to Work. You can find more about him and get his book here.
In the show we cover:
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Difference between gratitude and appreciation
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Why team chemistry is so critical
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How to be better in collaboration and communication
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Why psychological safety is so essential
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What happens to a leaderless team
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"Don't make decisions based on irrational fears."
In season 25, episode 1, John Eades covers the critical topic of fear during the Coronavirus and why leaders should lean into hope.
In the show he covers:
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The two kinds of fear
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Why rational fear is good
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Why irrational fear is bad
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What leaders can do to overcome an irrational fear
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"Most people can manage a remote team, few can lead."
In season 24 episode 10, John Eades is covering the important topic of effectively leading remote teams.
In the show he covered:
- Why embracing flexibility is essential
- What the struggles of working from home are
- Why it's essential to provide clear priorities
- How to have effective team meetings
You can sign up for the Ultimate Leadership Academy and the Leading Remote Teams bonus at https://learnloft.com/
"Great leaders provide direction and hope in times of uncertainty."
In season 24 episode 9, John covers the critical topic of leading in uncertain times.
In the show he covers:
- Hernán Cortés example of burn the ships
- What is uncertainty
- Why great leaders thrive in uncertain times
- Why fear is such a strong part of the uncertainty
- How to leverage fear properly
- Why facts are critical to overcoming uncertainty
- How to communicate facts while maintaining hope
- The three elements leaders have to bring to work in uncertain times
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"Your mindset plays a dramatic role in your success at work and in life."
In season 24 episode 8, we give you some insight into why your mindset is so important in your work and life.
In the show we cover:
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Research about why your mindset matters
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What's the difference in a fixed versus growth mindset
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Where most people struggle with mindset
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The observable pattern to show you can grow
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Specific strategies to get your mindset right
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“A lot of people have gone further than they thought they could because someone else thought they could.” - Zig Ziglar
In season 24 episode 7, we cover the important topic of mentorship. Specifically the difference between mentorship and coaching.
In the show we cover:
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Coaching
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Mentorship
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Shocking workplace mentorship statistics
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Why Bill Gates and Warren Buffet are great examples of mentors
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Why great mentors share wisdom
- How the mentorship cycle works
- Why mentorship moments are critical for development
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“Don’t worry about managing other people’s impression of you.”
In season 24 episode 6, we are joined by women's leadership expert Sally Helgesen. She is the author of How Women Rise, The Female Advantage and The Female Vision. Her work has helped thousands of leaders emerge as a better version of themselves.
In the show we cover:
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Why women respond better to leadership development
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Why people need to move every 20 minutes
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Do women make better leaders than men?
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What are the key skills for leaders to develop today
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Why empathy is so important
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What can men do to help women rise
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Why women shy away from the spotlight when the light is shined on them
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What can leaders do to be more concise in communication
You can follow Sally on LinkedIn.
“The greatest story ever told, is the story you tell yourself every day and believe.”
In season 24 episode 5, Hasani X joins the show. He is the founder of Lead Your Story, a communication strategist, and coach. You can follow his work on LinkedIn.
In the show we cover:
- What’s a leaders role in encouraging others
- What role does a need to do motivate
- Why leaders must motivate
- Why leaders must inspire
- Why it’s important every leader communicates their story
“If you are going to go lead right from where you are, you have to be great in your current role.”
In season 24 episode 4, We play a portion of a recent keynote helping participants to "lead right from where they are."
In the show John covers:
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The four stages of role development
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Why people choose not to lead
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The benefits of choosing to lead
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How to shift your mindset
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And much more.
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“People are attracted to leaders who make them feel good and can convey a sense of certainty.”
In season 24 episode 3, John welcomes Scott Stolze to discuss everything communication. Scott is a Communication coach and trainer.
In the show we cover:
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Why people continue to struggle with communication
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Why we are drawn to people who are great communicators
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Why most people struggle with communication?
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The secret to communicating more effectively immediately
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Why trust is critical for great communication
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What leaders can do when they are struggling to communicate with others
"You are good enough and are right where you are supposed to be in your career. Patience is a Virtue."
In season 24 episode 2, John Eades covers the important topic of patience.
In the show he covers:
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A powerful story about patience
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The definition of patience
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Why we must delay immediate gratification
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Great lessons from Martin Luther King Jr.
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The 4 stages of skill development
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Why patience is a virtue
“Leaders build influence and trust with people through their behavior.”
In season 24, episode 1, we are joined by Scott Miller. He is the Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership at Franklin Covey and is the author of Management Mess to Leadership Success.
In the show we cover:
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The difference between a generalist and specialist
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Why leaders need humility
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Why leaders need to be more vulnerable
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The best lessons Scott learned from Dr. Covey
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When should you be in efficiency versus effectiveness mindset
“Employees leave companies, they don’t leave communities.”
In season 23 episode 10, we are joined by Rachel Druckenmiller. She is the founder of Unmuted and is a thought leader in the world of healthy work. You can learn more about her here
In the show we cover:
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Why we need more female leaders in the marketplace
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Why you need to know your strengths
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Why the Predictive Index is a fantastic
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Why connection is the key to solving burnout
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What people want most out of work based on Facebook Research
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What responsibility does a leader have to create connection with their people
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How leaders can create connectedness in their teams
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How to think about contribution in order to fuel your success.
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"What do you need to put down in your life to get ready for what matters most?"
In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead podcast John get's your ready for 2020 by covering two essential topics:
What's your "One Word" for 2020?
What do you need to put down in 2020 to make this year your best?
"Dare to live like Dean did, because he never stopped dreaming and neither should you."
In season 23, Jonathan Adcock joined the show to share the story of his brother Dean Adcock. Dean had down syndrome but he didn't let it stop him from bringing joy to the world every day and neither should you.
You can learn more about Jonathan's book Dean: Daring to Live Like My Brother with Down Syndrome
“Every person has the ability to lead; it’s just a matter of learning how.”
In season 23 episode 7, Ryan Hawk joins the show. He is the host of the Learning Leader Podcast and the author of the upcoming book Welcome to Management. You can learn more and preorder the book here.
In the show we cover:
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Why is curiosity a skill that can be developed?
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How to handle someone who isn’t in growth mode
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How do you fight the urge to know feel like a know it all
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How do you handle someone, not in growth mode
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Are leaders born or made?
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One leadership competency that’s most important for a leader
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What is Intellectual humility?
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Why do so many bad leaders stay in positions of leadership
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What is someone working for a bad boss supposed to do?
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What are the common skills and behaviors of great leaders
"Your job as a leader is to elevate others, not just elevate the people you like.”
In season 23 episode 6, John Eades covers the difficult question, should leaders be friends with their team members?
Quick Episode Summary:
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Why your human nature desires to be liked
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Why being a friend to someone on your team isn't wrong
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How comfort can cause carelessness
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Why friendship can't affect your ability to lead well
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How love and discipline is key in effective leadership
"Healthy conflict creates courage and connection"
In season 23 episode 6, John Eades covers the important topic of conflict and how healthy conflict can be used to create better outcomes for teams.
Specifically he covers:
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The five common types of conflict in the workplace
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What healthy conflict means
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Why healthy conflict is so important
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Why courage is so important in conflict
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Why connections with people are critical
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The 6 key factors to consider when inviting opinion conflict into your team
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What do to if you work for a bad leader and have internal conflict
"Great leaders help others develop skills to be able to solve their own problems."
In season 23 episode 5, John Eades tackled the important topic of Thankfulness and why it's important for you as a leader.
In the show we cover:
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The difference between appreciation and recognition
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Why your people are worth being thankful for
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How to embrace the obstacles and adversity you face
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Why you should be thankful to mentors and previous leaders
"Hope is not a strategy."
In season 23 episode 4, John Eades covers five key strategies for successfully leading remote team members.
Specific topics include:
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Why trust is so important with remote employees
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Why employees deserve to be led better
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How to see people as human when they are remote
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Why clear standards are important
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How often to talk about values and culture
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In season 23 episode 3 we are joined by Rob O'Donohue. He is the host of the 1% Better Podcast and is a PMO/Leadership Coach at Dell.
In the show we cover:
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The story of Dave Brailsford and British Cycling
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How to be a better coach to others
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Great questions to leverage in order to effectively coach
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What role emotional intelligence plays
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How you can improve your emotional intelligence
In season 23 episode 2, John Eades digs into the background of where Building the Best started, what accountability really means, and how to leverage the Acts of Accountability Model to help you.
You can get the book at Amazon or wherever you listen to podcasts.
“You are never going to get to the next level of your leadership and impact if you’re terrified of who you were yesterday.”
In season 23, episode 1, we are joined by Robin Sharma. He is the author of the best selling books, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and The 5 AM Club. His ideas and messages have transformed the lives of millions of leaders all over the world.
In this episode we cover:
- Why SoulCycle is an excellent example of why you should turn up your resistance
- How to tap into your greatness
- Who is Robin’s Spellbinder
- How to get to the center of humility
- The four parts of the personal mastery equation
- What is the 5 AM Club
- Why our phones are costing us our fortune
- What’s the 20/20/20 formula
- What you can do if you aren’t a morning person
- Why learning hits you right when you need it
- How to handle criticism
- Why it’s important, you put your light in the world
- How you can influence without authority
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John F. Kennedy
In season 22 episode 10, John Eades covers how to be a more grateful leader.
Specific topics include:
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What is gratitude
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How bad, average, good, and great leaders express gratitude
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How to change your life
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How to develop more gratitude.
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Why it's important to express your gratitude to someone else
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Why you should journal
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Why stillness is the key
“Every transformation requires change, but not every change amounts to transformation.”
In season 22, episode 9, Author and Consultant Amir Ghannad joins the show to discuss all things transformation. You can learn more about him here
In the show we cover:
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The definition of transformation
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Does everyone require transformation
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How to get to 100% of your commitments
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Why communication is the key to commitment
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Why Be-There-Ship is so important to leadership
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What’s a leaders responsibility to getting to know people on a personal level
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Three areas all problems come from
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Why a fear-driven mindset will hurt you
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How do you inspire commitment in others
"Each successful moment of leadership matters."
In season 22 episode 8 John Eades covers, how to practice leadership. Specifically, things you can do to grow and get better at a rapid rate.
In the show he covers
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The difference between knowledge, comprehension, and application
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Why developing your leadership skills is so important
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Why it's important to know where you stand in order to get better
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How to lead in moments of leadership
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What's the definition of leadership
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Why Ben Franklin had it right about preparation
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Why you can't worry about being perfect
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How to not compound your leadership mistakes
"When you help someone else find and develop confidence in themselves, it will change the trajectory of their life."
In season 22 episode 7 John Eades covers the important topic of confidence. Specifically, how do you help others find and develop confidence in themselves?
In the show he covers:
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What's the definition of confidence
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How to develop confidence in yourself
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Why helping others find confidence is so important
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How to actively help others develop confidence
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How to transfer belief to others
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Why challenging others is so important
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How to empower others to make decisions
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How to coach and teach others
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Why Praise and acknowledgment is critical
"Eliminate those words that you feel like are protecting you from failure, they are just setting you up for it."
In season 22 Episode 6 John Eades covers the important topic of confidence. Not only what confidence is but how to build your confidence as a leader.
In the show he covers:
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Why confidence is like a flower
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Where the word confidence comes from
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The definition of confidence
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Why confidence is crucial
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How to build your confidence
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Why affirmations are so important
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How to get 1% better
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Why it's important to eliminate certain words from your vocabulary
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Why you must take other's words with a grain of salt
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