The Chad Shipley Show

This episode is a dive into Law 5 from the book 48 Laws of Power and the power that came with my personal reputation...even though that was not the intent. I hope that you enjoy! ChadShipley.com

In this episode, I bring emphasis to how bad toxic people disrupt a corporate culture, and how you can use these people to your advantage to quickly climb the corporate ladder. I outline the problem, provide reference points and personal experiences, and provide a set of tools that have personally helped me to quickly rise into a leadership position.  The goal of this particular episode is to...

I often tap into the amazing book Tribe of Mentors when searching for my own inspiration and motivation or to help stimulate ideas. I found many of the answers from Mark Bell very insightful and wanted to share with all of you. In this episode, I read most of his answers from the book and wrap my own commentary/personal experiences around it. I hope that you enjoy!

This interview with Andrew Wade BLEW me away. Andrew is a Registered Dietician and a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics.  His ability to simplify complex topics is truly remarkable and I enjoyed every minute of this conversation.  In this episode, we cover many fascinating topics including but not limited to... The Ketogenic diet - what is it and when is it good to use it Carb load...

A quick glance into a section of the book "The Magic of Thinking Big" which covers the three types of people in this world. Those who surrender completely, those who surrender partially, and those who NEVER surrender at all.  "Experts agree that the person you will be one, five, ten, twenty years from now depends almost entirely on your future environment." We also take a look at the different "bu...

This episode takes a dive into the amazing book "The Magic of Thinking Big" and highlights the power of the mind. If you are someone who desires more out of life, this is a must listen to episode. In the wise words of the Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius, ""Our life is what our thoughts make it." Shop the book at www.chadshipley.com/shiz

This podcast takes a dive into the framework used by Marc Benioff to leave a 7 figure income at Oracle to start Salesforce.com and then grow it to over $10B in revenue per year. Please note, Marc Benioff is not a guest on this show. 

Saunas, Marathons, Addiction, Performance and Pain. The majestical art of discomfort and the triumph that follows. WARNING: Explicit Language. 

In this very raw episode, E.J. shares his very powerful journey from 10 years as a heroin addict to rock bottom to a man that works day by day to give his best to his family. This is one of the most revealing I've ever been as E.J. and I set out to burn the blanket of shame. It takes massive courage to share a story like this, but it's a story that has the power to change or save a persons life. W...

Lindsey Hoffman Brooks is one of the most inspiring and intelligent humans I know. She is extremely articulate and her philosophies on life are amazingly insightful. In this episode we dig into the art of showing up as your best, seeking discomfort, and the power of NO. We discuss Orange Theory Fitness, marathon training, parenting, and the importance of, as Lindsey says, "being kind to yourself &...

An introduction to what Leaders On The Rise is all about and some of the exciting things that we have coming up!

A short intro into David Goggins, whose "find suffering" mentality is catching on like wildfire. I highlighted David Goggins and Jesse Itzler in my episode entitled The Path of MOST Resistance and this is the promised follow up on the introduction of David's book "Can't Hurt Me" - The most powerful book I have ever read. Please note - David Goggins is not a guest on this episode. This is a cover o...

A dive into the questions used by Tim Ferriss, in his book Tribe of Mentors, to extract wisdom from the worlds top performers. And a shoutout to those that have had a profound impact on my life, from C-Suite executives to long time performance coaches.  

Themes in this episode include: Mental Toughness - Embracing Discomfort - Becoming Your Best I ordered two books back in January and had no idea that they were in any way related. Living with a Seal, 31 Days Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet by Jesse Itzler and Can't Hurt Me, Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins. These two humans have me doing things I never imagined, and...

This is a very special follow up to the Among Heroes podcast featuring audio of Brandon Webb, former Navy Seal and Seal Sniper course instructor, and Mike Bearden from the book Among Heroes written by Brandon Webb. Brandon provides an introduction to Mike Bearden and then Mikes father comes on to talk about him. It is amazingly powerful and I hope it touches you in the same way that it touched me....

The amazing power of friendship and what it means to be a great friend. This episode is a tribute to a person that I deeply admire and am inspired by. A role model that will help guide me for years to come. And, a special tribute to my best friend, a person who has given my life so much great meaning, and someone who I had the pleasure of sharing a wonderful childhood with. I hope this episode tou...

This episode takes a look at the new way that I am thinking about new years resolutions. "Be the person you needed when you were younger" is the theme that I break down into various new year strategies. I touch on Real Estate Investing, Vacation Properties, Day Trading, Financial Investing, Physical Fitness and Transformation, Seeking Continuous Knowledge & Expansion, Helping Others in Great N...

May we all remember the 20 beautiful children and 6 adult staff members that lost their life on December 14, 2012.

It's not the critic who counts....The credit belongs to the man who actually is in the arena, who strives violently, who errs and comes up short again and again...who if he wins, knows the triumph of high achievement, but who if he fails, fails while daring greatly. -Theodore Roosevelt

A look at one of the most extraordinary men alive and his impact on my quality of life.

What would you write to your family in your "Just In Case Letter"? This episode is a featured look at the very impressive Alden Mills - A former Navy Seal platoon commander, co-founder of Perfect Fitness, Inc 500's fastest-growing consumer-product company in 2009 (with the wildly popular Perfect Pushup), and the author of "Be Unstoppable - The 8 Essential Actions to Succeed at Anything" - written...

Two of the fittest people on the planet and all of those that have been so inspiring to me. Thanks to all of you!

This episode is a very quick overview of what it is and how it can be valuable to you. If you have yet to check out the show, I ask that you give this a quick listen to see if it's something that you may enjoy and find value in!

This is by far the most vulnerable I have ever been publicly with various incidents that have happened in my life (i.e. multiple trips to jail). I decided that it was time to come out from underneath the curtain of shame and to tell my story - or stories. I hope that this finds and helps the people who need to hear it - and that it doesn't blow up my career.

The good life parable. A short (~1 minute) read of the time that the fisherman taught the businessman a powerful life lesson!