Live Like a Leader
L = f (C) ---> Leadership is a function of communication --- Great Leadership is a function of great communication. Join Leadership Communications Development and Public Speaking Expert, Author, and Executive Coach John Bates as he draws out the best lessons, insights, and stories of the top leaders he invites to his show: NASA Astronauts, Bestselling Authors, Global Leaders, TED / TEDx speakers, Entrepreneurs and others with great ideas to share. If you'd like immediately actionable insights, to learn the important lessons from the failures of those who are now spectacularly successful, and to explore the infinite ways of becoming a better leader, communicator, and speaker, then you will love LiveLikeaLeader.show! Join us for wonderful conversations with high-quality leaders who give you the best of their experience in order to deepen your success.
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What You’ll Learn:How adversity can become your most powerful teacherThe surprise that “everything’s still in color” after a bankruptcyWhy “Don’t be nervous, be at their service” is more than just a sticker—it’s a leadership principleHow metacognition gives you the power to shift from victim to agentWhat the “Influence
💡 “What if Hell Week was a Celebration?” Diego failed SEAL training the first time—broken bones, broken dreams, and broken expectations. But it wasn’t the end. He came back ten years later, fully transformed, and turned the infamous Hell Week into moment after moment of gratitude. Lesson: When you reframe suffering as
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Steve Waddell transitioned from shipbuilding to entrepreneurship.The inspiration behind Valuepreneurs and why it challenges conventional startup wisdom.The key lesson from Steve’s TEDx Talk: Start with Who, Not Why.The challenges of launching a product, from patents to tariffs and
David Cunningham has spent over 35 years as a transformational leader, coach, and educator, working with hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide. He draws from his personal experiences and lifelong commitment to love and consciousness to inspire others to live with purpose, grace, and love. His teachings have he
Key Takeaways:Proximity Bias: Why your story might feel “boring” to you but is magical to others hearing it for the first time.From Shame to Service: How sharing your story transforms not just others but also yourself.Emotional Credibility: Establish trust and connection with audiences by sharing your authentic origin
Key Takeaways:The Authenticity Equation: Mike’s formula for creating genuine connections through honesty, humility, and vulnerability.Why vulnerability matters: Discover how emotional exposure fosters trust and empathy, even in high-stakes leadership.Sweaty palm conversations: How leaning into difficult discussions can
