The Leadership Podcast
We interview great leaders, review the books they read, and speak with highly influential authors who study them.
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Joseph McCormack, founder of the Sheffield Company and author of “Quiet Works: Making Silence the Secret Ingredient of the Workday.” In this episode, he dives into the impact of noise on productivity and leadership. He argues that constant distractions from digital devices and the "badge of busyness" undermine thoughtf
Kevin Kruse is the Founder and CEO of LEADx and he is a bestselling author of 13 books on leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal development, including "52 Strategies to Build Relationships, Increase Resilience, and Achieve Goals." Kevin is also a speaker and entrepreneur, known for his expertise in leveragin
Rupal Patel is a former CIA analyst turned international speaker and corporate consultant. She is the author of the international best-seller, “From CIA to CEO: Unconventional Life Lessons For Thinking Bigger, Leading Better, and Being Bolder.” Rupal has also been named one of the "Most Influential Women of 2023” by St
Dr. Melissa Givens is a retired colonel with over 25 years of service in the U.S. Army, specializing in emergency and disaster medicine. She holds both an MD and an MPH (Master of Public Health) and is experienced in military and special operations medicine. Dr. Melissa also served as the medical director of the Ryan L
In the episode of The Leadership Podcast, Jan and Jim discuss a recent study from the Center for Creative Leadership that highlights key leadership challenges at all leadership levels: Poor time management - competing priorities and confusing busy with results Poor people skills - and a lack of self-awareness Inability
Alison Jones, an industrial psychologist, leadership transformation strategist, and author of "Character Leadership," discusses her approach to cultivating character in today’s leaders. She emphasizes leading from the inside out, focusing on integrity, purpose, and serving others over ego-driven leadership. She also s