APEX Performance

What separates leaders who thrive under pressure from those who crumble when everything is on the line? In this powerful episode of the APEX Performance Podcast, Dr. Anthony Simmons explores what it truly means to lead in high-pressure environments where uncertainty, complexity, and rapid decision-making are part of everyday life. Drawing from decades of leadership experience as a U.S. Navy comman...

What if the highest form of leadership isn't about leading at all, but about serving? In this powerful episode of the Apex Performance Podcast, Dr. Anthony Simmons introduces his groundbreaking concept of Servantship. This leadership philosophy moves beyond traditional servant leadership into what he calls self-transcendent leadership. Drawing on decades of military leadership, coaching, and...

What happens when people occupy leadership positions but lack the mindset, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness required to truly lead? In this thought-provoking episode of Apex Performance Podcast, Dr. Anthony Simmons introduces the concept of Upside-Down Leadership, a leadership model where individuals use their position to elevate themselves rather than develop the people they serve. Draw...

Are great leaders born, or are they developed over time? In this thought-provoking episode of APEX Performance Podcast, Dr. Anthony Simmons explores one of the most debated questions in leadership: the difference between leaders and managers. Drawing from decades of military leadership, executive experience, coaching, and organizational development, Dr. Simmons explains why leadership is ultimatel...

In this episode of Apex Performance, Dr. Anthony Simmons explores one of the greatest challenges facing leaders today: navigating change while maintaining trust, alignment, and organizational performance. Drawing from his experience as a Navy leader, executive coach, and scholar practitioner, Dr. Simmons shares practical strategies for managing both planned organizational change and unexpected adv...

In this episode of APEX Performance Podcast, Dr. Anthony Simmons explores the critical intersection between artificial intelligence and human intelligence, revealing why emotional intelligence, trust, communication, and authentic relationships remain essential in an increasingly AI-driven world. Drawing from decades of leadership experience in the Navy, high-tech warfare systems, organizational st...

What if the reason your team isn’t performing… has nothing to do with talent? In this episode, Dr. Anthony Simmons breaks down the real formula behind high-performing teams and why most leaders get it wrong.  It’s not about throwing people together and hoping it works. It’s about building individuals, creating trust, and developing relationships before expecting results. You’ll learn the three cri...

 What if the real key to leadership, performance, and lasting success isn’t strategy, but connection? In this episode, Dr. Anthony Simmons breaks down the powerful concept of “coaching love” and how authentic relationships built on trust, communication, and appreciation can transform teams, organizations, and lives. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, he reveals why most leaders struggl...

What does it truly mean to lead when the pressure is real, the stakes are high, and people are counting on you?  In this powerful episode of the APEX Performance Podcast, Dr. Anthony Simmons shares hard-earned leadership lessons from commanding at sea—where trust, discipline, and human connection determine success or failure. You’ll discover why leadership isn’t about power, but responsibility, ho...

In the inaugural episode of the Apex Performance Podcast, Dr. Anthony Simmons shares a powerful leadership insight: lasting success begins with authentic relationships. Drawing from 28 years as a U.S. Navy Captain, global leadership experience across 60+ countries, and doctoral research in strategic leadership, Dr. Simmons reveals why connection—not just competence—is the foundation of high-perfor...