Michael D. Levitt
Breakfast Leadership Show
The Breakfast Leadership Show , hosted by leadership consultant and burnout expert Michael D. Levitt , is a globally ranked leadership podcast exploring how executives build stronger organizations, better leadership systems, and healthier workplace cultures. Each episode features conversations with founders, executives, and industry experts on topics such as leadership operating systems , leadership decision making, executive leadership consulting, organizational leadership systems, and leadership burnout prevention . Listeners gain practical insight into how leadership teams improve performan...
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Michael D. Levitt
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
Interview with Evans Duren 26.04.2019
Seventeen years ago, Evans Duren discovered his dream and purpose is to serve others in the marketplace through his public speaking, coaching and writing. Rather than diving into that dream immediately, he followed the path of success as outlined by the world around him. Since then. he has worked with hundreds of clients. suppliers and organizations across the country as a top sales producer earn...
How Getting Outside Helps Your Burnout 24.04.2019
We spend way too much time indoors. Get outside, leave the smartphone in your pocket. Notice what's going on around you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Interview with George Goognin 22.04.2019
You find out more about George: http://mile.global/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Interview with Jeremiah Smith 19.04.2019
Jeremiah Smith - Founder and CEO of SimpleTiger . How to Run a Powerful & Fully Remote Team - SimpleTiger previously worked out of an office, and has transitioned to a fully remote company. The impact on their bottom line and happiness has been enormous (many on the team travel while working), and Jeremiah can talk about how and why they made the switch. From College Dropout to CEO - After helpin...
How Essentialism Not Minimalism Helps Reduce Burnout 17.04.2019 6:07
Live simply, have things in your life that serve your needs, purge and donate the rest. Article on this: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/2019/4/14/how-essentialism-not-minimalism-helps-reduce-burnout
Interview with Allen Adamson 15.04.2019 15:46
“The number one reason for organizational success or failure is the ability to stay relevant. Having the wherewithal to strategically shift ahead of accelerating marketplace changes is the single most critical skillset an organization can possess.” Allen Adamson is a noted industry expert in all disciplines of branding. He has worked with a broad spectrum of consumer and corporate businesses in i...
Interview with Tracey Lawrence, Author of Dementia Sucks! 12.04.2019 27:10
Professional Speaker: Tracey Lawrence enables companies to support and retain valued employees by focusing on the challenges of family caregiving in light of a growing epidemic. In her humorous and approachable style, Tracey takes her audiences on a journey through the complexities of the current crises through the lens of her ground-breaking book, "Dementia Sucks." This inspirational speaker lend...
Organizations are facing risks 08.04.2019 2:44
Michael chats about the risks that every organization faces. Pre-Emptive Strike Leadership is available now at Amazon.
Interview with Brandon Bruce 01.04.2019 34:54
Co Founder of Cirrus Insight https://www.cirrusinsight.com/brandon As an entrepreneur, you get to choose who you work with. Cirrus Insight helps you manage sales, without leaving your inbox. As a company, be available to your clients.
Resting When You Are Sick 29.03.2019 4:42
At the time of this episode, I was struggling with post-nasal drip, which causes sore throats, coughs, etc. It's like a faux-flu, without actually having the flu. It knocks you down and kicks your motivation out the window. As a driven leader, I want to move the needle forward daily, but sometimes, your body says otherwise.
Refreshing Resting Reflecting 27.03.2019 6:36
Michael discusses the benefits of rest, reflection, and being refreshed. A key for solopreneurs!
Interview with Melissa Redd with BlissX 22.03.2019 35:48
Melissa is a Bay Area-based life coach, wellness speaker, yoga and meditation teacher and founder of PURE Health Retreats. I’m on a mission to help stressed out and overbooked Silicon Valley women and men filter through all the noise to find balance and focus in their lives. I love working with high performers who want to show up as their best self and help those rediscover their life’s direction....
Interview with Jeff Tippett 22.03.2019 24:15
Known by audiences and fans as Mr. Persuasion, Jeff Tippett is a subject matter expert in persuasive communications. He helps people increase their effectiveness, gives them powerful tools for attaining goals and dreams, and helps them positively impact their organization—all as they learn techniques for communicating persuasively with others. When results mattered most, renowned brands like Airbn...
Trojan Horse In Your Organization 18.03.2019 2:49
Michael discusses item from the book Pre-Emptive Strike Leadership, Available on Amazon.
Interview with Marcia Sirota 15.03.2019 18:53
Be Kind, Not Nice How to Stop People Pleasing, Build Your Confidence and Discover Your Best Self http://marciasirotamd.com/kind-not-nice-stop-people-pleasing-build-confidence-discover-authentic-self-2 She also have has new course called: How to Stop People Pleasing Once and For All https://www.udemy.com/user/marcia-sirota-3/ She also has a free 11k word essay about the dark side of people pleasing...
Interview with Will Deane 14.03.2019 29:52
https://www.unstoppable.co/ @WillDeane on Social Media Has ONE Goal: TO MAKE SURE EVERY DOLLAR YOU SPEND IN MARKETING BRINGS MORE DOLLARS INTO YOUR BUSINESS. E-Commerce Expert Will Deane talks about what you need to do in your business, the right way. Will works with companies as if he's running that company, so he has a COMPLETE picture of what his client is doing, and what they truly need. Hire...
Pre-Emptive Strike Leadership Book 13.03.2019
http://preemptivestrikeconsulting.com https://amzn.to/2CmLtaU to purchase the book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pamper Yourself 12.03.2019 5:00
Michael discusses the importance of taking care of yourself first. You can't serve from an empty glass!
Interview with Frederic Robinson 11.03.2019 31:28
Frederic is an awesome leader, and strongly feels solopreneurs and entrepreneurs need legal protection. Https://empowerpeoplefirst.com is a great resource for you to protect your organization, you, everything. Frederic works with LegalShield, which provides affordable legal services, without losing your shirt. From contract reviews, employee protection, etc. Every entrepreneur should sign up, and...
Interview with Gian Marco Palazio 08.03.2019 20:25
Gian Marco Palazio hails from Nicaragua, a country that's currently in turmoil. However, that doesn't stop Gian Marco from experiencing enthusiasm in all that he does. Gian Marco is the author of Legacy: How Leaders Transcend the Past, Balance the Present, and Serve for Generations. Michael and Gian discussed the 6 elements that make up the word Legacy: Love Energy Grounded Abundance Connected Yo...
Interview with John Hittler, Transformational Business Coach 05.03.2019 40:00
Here's The Bottom Line: Using motivation as a blanket leadership tactic simply doesn't work. Motivation has limitations and does not scale in the long-term. But there's a better way. What if team members were responsible for motivating themselves and for bringing their own professional, positive, helpful best selves to work each day? John Hittler, Transformational Business Coach, outlines how to a...
Breakfast Leadership Stress and the daily commute 01.03.2019 6:38
Burnout happens when you don't address prolonged stress. Toronto traffic is definitely a stressor (as is traffic in LA, and other cities that deal with more cars than roads)
Interview with Carl Could 26.02.2019 32:57
Cash flow management is the big takeaway from this episode. *Apologies for the clicking noise; blame the Interwebbles :) CarlGould.com is where you can find out more about Carl's speaking, coaching, etc. Business Analysis Free Consultation, going through 4-phase process: Mention the Breakfast Leadership podcast.
Taking Time Off To Refresh and Reflection 22.02.2019 5:09
Michael discusses the importance of taking a break. If you don't take a break from time to time, you WILL break.
Interview with Jeffrey Hayzlett 19.02.2019 23:02
Jeffrey and Michael discuss the new book The Hero Factor Jeffrey and Michael discuss how being a hero leader is a choice, and that many leaders "forget the call" of why we do what we do. Leaders go above and beyond, "because we can." Don't forget how you got here. Take that moment to look into the mirror. Jeffrey's book: The Hero Factor: https://amzn.to/2LWMpHw Jeffrey's website: https://hayzl...
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