Read to Lead Podcast

When it came out in 2016, I loved Ian Morgan Cron’s book The Road Back to You. Some call it “the book that started a million enneagram journeys.” I’ve always wanted to chat with Ian and, today, you and I both get to do just that, as we walk this his latest book called The […] The post Twelve Steps to Unscrewing Your Screwed-Up Life with Ian Morgan Cron – Episode 565 (M05) first appeared on Read to...

Our streak of highlighting female authors in 2025 continues with this month’s feature of Jenny Wood. She’s a former Googler, turned full-time author and speaker (turns out she’s amazing at both). In her new book, Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get it, she poses the question: What if the traits you need […] The post How to Go After What You Want and Get It with Jenny Wood – Episode 564 (M...

Our third featured author of 2025 is stress and resilience expert, Paula Davis. She’s the founder and CEO of the Stress & Resilience Institute, and she’s spent her career helping people at every level—from CEOs to soldiers—to make work better. Her latest book, Lead Well: 5 Mindsets to Engage, Retain, and Inspire Your Team, delivers actionable […] The post A Holistic, Research-Backed Framework to F...

It’s time to unveil our second (of twelve) books we’re featuring in 2025. That’s right. In case you’re late to the party, Read to Lead has moved from a weekly show to a monthly show. That means only a dozen books will get the spotlight this year. The next book in our line-up is Mindmasters: […] The post The Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior – Episode 562 (M02) first appeared on Rea...

This episode marks the launch of our new release schedule. Just 12 books are being featured this year, and the first of those 12 comes from an author who has made three previous appearances on the show. Her name is Dr. Margie Warrell. She isn’t just a bestselling author—she’s a globally respected speaker, coach, and […] The post Closing the Courage Gap with Margie Warrell – Episode 561 (M01) first...

Hey there, and welcome to another episode of Read to Lead! I’m Jeff, your host, and I am so glad you’re here. Today’s episode is going to be a little different—no special guests, just me, talking about some pretty major changes coming to the podcast in 2025. For the last eleven years we’ve had a […] The post Special Announcement: Changes to Read to Lead in 2025 first appeared on Read to Lead Podca...

In this two part, year-ending series, I unpack the eleven book that should be a part of every leader’s library. If there are any books on this list you haven’t yet made time for, I suggest you carve out time in 2025 for each of them. In last week’s episode, I covered books #11 through […] The post 560: Game-Changing Reads: 11 Books Every Leader Needs – Part 2 first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast...

In this two part, year-ending series, I unpack the eleven book that should be a part of every leader’s library. If there are any books on this list you haven’t yet made time for, I suggest you carve out time in 2025 for each of them. In that there are 11 books on the list, […] The post 559: Game-Changing Reads: 11 Books Every Leader Needs – Part 1 first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .

Craig Lemasters shares techniques he has used in a lifetime of helping Fortune 500 companies tackle the challenge of getting unstuck. The post 558: The 8 Step Blueprint To Building A Profitable Personal Brand Business with Mike Kim (E) first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .

Business is hard, but the challenges that make business hard are more than just obstacles - they provide the foundation for building and strengthening a culture that attracts the best people to do the best work. The post 557: The Quest to Build a Culture That Rocks with Arnie Malham (an Encore Presentation of Episode 367) first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .

Every single year, an estimated 1 billion people switch jobs worldwide. A lucky few stumble into the role of their dreams, but hundreds of millions are disappointed. What if, when looking for a job, you could make more informed choices to better select the opportunity you seize? What if the power to move along your […] The post 556: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career with Michael B. Horn a...

The essential guide to standing up for your values at work. Protect your integrity by committing to The Conscience Code. The post 555: Lead with Your Values to Advance Your Career with the Wharton School’s G. Richard Shell (an Encore Presentation of Episode 381) first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .

How can we break out of the endless cycle of feeling rushed, overwhelmed, and perennially behind to create the kind of meaningful lives we all seek? We need to start playing The Long Game. The post 554: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short Term World with Dorie Clark (an Encore Presentation of Episode 389) first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .

I’ve been waiting for over a year to bring you today’s conversation and episode. That’s right. It was in the fall of last year that I got word on X about a new book coming out, all about the history of The Notebook. It indeed came out last fall…but only in the UK. It wasn’t […] The post 553: The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper with Roland Allen first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .

You know when you go outside on a pleasant day and there’s that perfect breeze in combination with just the right amount of warmth from the sun on your face? That’s pretty much the same feeling you’ll get from hanging out with my guest today. Delightful, effervescent, fun, and cool (yes, cool) are all words […] The post 552: Escape the 9-5, Create a Life You Love, and Still Pay the Bills with Mari...

Every so often, someone reaches out to me and says, “You’ve gotta talk to so-and-so.” Sometimes I’m skeptical, but when it’s a good friend that is doing the talking, my ears perk up. That was the case when it was suggested I chat with today’s guest. His name is Nir Eyal and he did not […] The post 551: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life with Nir Eyal (an Encore Presentation of Epis...

Today, we’re tackling a topic that’s often shrouded in mystery and perceived as exclusive to the corporate elite or military strategists: strategy. But as my guest argues, strategy is for everyone who desires to create positive change in the world. Seth Godin’s latest book, This Is Strategy, is a thought-provoking manifesto that breaks down this […] The post 550: This Is Strategy with Seth Godin f...

In this episode of Read to Lead, I dive deep into the fascinating world of creativity and innovation. Challenging common myths about creativity being an innate gift reserved for a select few, this episode empowers listeners with scientific insights and practical strategies to unlock their creative potential. For more on this topic, and for a […] The post 549: Unlocking Creativity: The Science of B...

I find that I’m reading more and more books on the topic of AI these days. Why? Well, if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that if you don’t want to be left behind, you need embrace the world of AI and embrace it ASAP. Today, my guest’s book is designed to help you do […] The post 548: Standing Out in the Age of AI with Pascal Bornet first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .

This, for me personally, is one of the most fun conversations I’ve had with a guest. I so identify with the power of one’s voice to influence and impact. Arthur Samuel Joseph has an incredible background training world-class athletes, actors, and politicians in the discipline of Empowerment Through Voice. I’m fascinated by his work. It was one […] The post 547: 7 Minutes a Day to Communication Mas...

This month, inside the Read to Lead Community online, our theme is FEAR. How to act despite fear, to be even more specific. The fears we dive into today include failure, rejection, success (yes, that’s a fear too), inadequacy (aka imposter syndrome), change, judgment or criticism, discomfort or difficulty, and disappointing others. I also recommend […] The post 546: Overcoming the 8 Fears Holding...

I am delighted to welcome Wayne Turmel to the show. A second edition of the book The Long-Distance Leader, co-written with Kevin Eikenberry, has been released, updated for a post-pandemic world. This new version also has a new title. It’s The Long-Distance Leader: Revised Rules for Remarkable Remote and Hybrid Leadership. When The Long-Distance Leader was first […] The post 545: The Long-Distance...

It was more than a dozen years ago when a colleague of mine at the time, Teresa White, first introduced me to the work of today’s guest. I’m almost embarrassed to admit I hadn’t already been studying his work. You might say Teresa’s introduction makes this interview today possible. I’m talking about Tom Rath, author […] The post 544: Discover How You Contribute to the World with Tom Rath (an Encor...

Today’s guest, you might say, takes what he does very seriously. Another way to say it might be that he’s a little extreme. However, no one can deny that he is very good at what he does. That’s why I love talking to him so much. His name is Tim Pollard and his new book […] The post 543: Exceptional Presentation Delivery with Tim Pollard (an Encore Presentation of Episode 294) first appeared on Rea...

With the right mindset and insight, anyone can become a millionaire. The post 542: Future-Proofing You with Jay Samit (an Encore Presentation of Episode 369) first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .