Enrique Acosta Gonzalez

Developing The Leader Within Podcast

Hello and welcome to Developing The Leader Within Podcast, an award-winning podcast where I interview the top players in the leadership arena as we dissect leadership, management, and career development from all angles. My name is Enrique Acosta Gonzalez and I use my more than twenty years of experience in leadership development to dig deep into complex issues and bring you the answers you were looking for. If a topic resonates with you and you would like to explore how to overcome it, reach out to me at https://calendly.com/triadleadershipsolutions to discuss ways to succeed.

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Enrique Acosta Gonzalez

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Latest episode

Oct 19, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 46: Leadership and Burnout with Davida Ginter. 28.12.2020

Here we are in the final episode of 2020 and I am so pleased to end this year with Davida Ginter, as we talk about the important topic of burnout. She is the CEO of Enkindle Global and the author of "Burning Out won't get you there." We discuss what burnout is and what does it look like, as well as, what you can do if you are exhibiting signs of burnout. As leaders, we must be ready and able to he...

Episode 45: Leadership and Excellence with Waheebah Leonard. 21.12.2020

Leadership and excellence, what does that look like? In today's episode, I speak to Waheebah Leonard all the way from South Africa, about what she believes this looks like. We also discuss killers to excellence in a leader, what you can do to ensure you provide excellence, and what leaders can do if they are struggling with excellence in their leadership.

Episode 44: Leadership and Humility with Lane Belone. 14.12.2020

In today's podcast episode, I speak to Lane Belone, co-author of Unleash Your Humble Alfa. We speak about his military service with the Special Forces, his journey to becoming an entrepreneur, his book, and what it means to lead with humility. 

Episode 43: Leadership and Well-being with Eduardo Ibacache Rodriguez. 07.12.2020

In this podcast episode, I speak with Eduardo Ibacache Rodriguez about well-being. This year has brought about so many different levels of stress, anxiety, loss, and depression but we also have been freed, gained, and excelled in areas we never thought would be possible. Leaders have the keys to unlocking doors to growth opportunities and creating safe havens for their people. Take a listen to Edu...

Episode 42: Leadership and Influence with Lou Everett & Sherri McManus. 30.11.2020

In this podcast episode, I speak to Lou Everett and Sheri McManus (The Lou Everett Group) about leadership and influence. We cover the points of what is true leadership, the difference between positional and influential leadership, and when a leader would know if they mastered leadership.

Episode 41: Leadership and Personal Branding with Megan Vaughan. 23.11.2020

In this podcast episode, I speak to Megan Vaughan (Prolific Banana) about Personal Branding. We speak about setting the stage, controlling the narrative, knowing your values, and keeping your personal Brand intact when in Crisis.

Episode 40: Leadership and Relationships with Mila DeChant. 16.11.2020

Leadership and Relationships. In this podcast episode, I speak to Mila DeChant about relationships in the workplace and how we can do better. We also discuss Heartship, Diversity, Culture, and the 4 T's. We detail the difference between positional leadership and practical leadership as well as what people success partner really means.

Episode 39: Leadership and Legacy with Duane Bushey (MCPON 7). 09.11.2020

We conclude our five-part Advisor Series, as I speak to Duane Bushey (Owner of CDA Construction Management Service, the Navy's 7th MCPON, and a TLS Advisor). We speak about his history, how legacy molded his career, how a legacy can be a part of leadership, and how leaders can incorporate legacy into their day-to-day.

Episode 38: Leadership and Values with Michael Jackson. 02.11.2020

We continue our five-part Advisor Series, and I speak to Michael Jackson (Command Master Chief (Ret.), USN, and a TLS Advisor). We speak about his history, how values molded his career, how values can be a part of leadership, and how leaders can incorporate values into their day-to-day.

Episode 37: Leadership and Grit with John Minyard. 26.10.2020

We continue our five-part Advisor Series, and I speak to John Minyard (15th Pacific Fleet Master Chief/VP Fantail services, LLC, and a TLS Advisor) about Leadership and Grit. We discuss how grit molded his career, how grit can be part of your leadership, and how you can incorporate grit into your day-to-day.

Episode 36: Leadership and Ethics with Boris Bolanos. 19.10.2020

We continue on our five-week Advisor Series, and we speak to Boris Bolanos (Command Sargeant Major (Ret) and a TLS Advisor). We discuss the topic of leadership and ethics and what it means, and how it can guide the careers of leaders. We also discuss how ethics is a part of leadership and how you can incorporate it into your day-to-day. 

Episode 35: Leadership and Service with James "Jim" L. Herdt (MCPON 9). 12.10.2020

In this "Navy Birthday" podcast episode, I speak to Jim Herdt (CEO/CFO of Herdt Consulting, Inc and the Navy's 9th MCPON, and a TLS Advisor). We speak about how Service molded his career, how service can be a part of leadership, and how leaders can incorporate service into their day-to-day. We also discuss his latest book "Five Star Leadership Handbook." Happy 245th Birthday to the US Navy (Oct 13...

Episode 34: Leadership and Identifying your soulful purpose with Norman Wolfe. 05.10.2020

In today's podcast episode, I speak to Norman Wolfe (CEO of Quantum Leaders and Author of The Living Organization). We will discuss the topic of Identifying your soulful purpose and other leadership topics that will help you make the most of your leadership journey and organizational structure. We speak about humanizing your organization, creating an environment that makes your people feel safe an...

Episode 33: Leadership and Entrepreneurship with Michael Connolly. 28.09.2020

In today's podcast episode, we speak to Micahel Connolly (Army Veteran, entrepreneur, and CEO of Sonobi) about his service as an Army helicopter pilot, his entrepreneurial journey, his first company, his role in Sonobi, and their future, plus some leadership tips to all wanting to go into being an entrepreneur.

Episode 32: Leadership and Entrepreneurship with Flossie Hall. 21.09.2020

In today's podcast episode, we speak to Flossie Hall (Military Spouse, entrepreneur, and COO of the Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs (AMSE) about her role as a military spouse, her entrepreneurial journey, her first company, her role in AMSE, and their future, plus some leadership tips for all wanting to go into entrepreneurship.

Episode 31: Leadership and Crisis with Dr. Amicitia "Cita" Maloon-Gibson. 14.09.2020

Leadership and Crisis: Decisive actions to implement during a crisis. In this podcast episode, we speak to Dr. Amicitia "Cita" Maloon-Gibson (Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur, and Veteran) about leadership in times of crisis. Now more than ever we need leaders to make the critical decisions that will keep their people, businesses, and companies safe from the ever-changing landscape we are living in.

Episode 30: Leadership and Entrepreneurship with Charlynda Scales. 07.09.2020

In today's podcast episode, we speak to Charlynda Scales (Air Force member, Entrepreneur, CEO of Mutt's Sauce) about service, her Grandfather's legacy, Entrepreneurship, Bob Evans Farms & Daymond John, and her future. 

Episode 29: Leadership and overcoming obstacles with Matt Crump. 31.08.2020

In this podcast episode, we speak to Matt Crump (Entrepreneur, Minister, Author, Speaker, Musician, and Veteran) about overcoming obstacles. We structure our conversation around five key points:  1. Believing that you can (Mind)  2. Recognizing you need help (Relationship)  3. Information/Knowledge (Wisdom) 4. Action (Do it) 5. Follow up (Make it happen).

Episode 28: Leadership and Branding. 24.08.2020

In today's podcast episode, we speak to Debbie Jollie (The Stammering Communicator) about leadership and branding. We structure our conversation around building a brand online, making sure your online presence and offline presence match, authenticity, senior leadership's role in branding, and what is on the horizon for her and her company.

Episode 27: Leadership and Customer Service. 17.08.2020

In this podcast episode, we travel to South Africa and speak to Waheebah Leonard about the impacts good and bad customer service has on leaders and internal/external customers. We structure our conversation around these five points: Customer-centric attitude, powerful communicator, empathy, master of priorities, and motivator.

Episode 26: Leadership and Teams. 10.08.2020

In this episode, we speak to MJ Tolan (TedX speaker, author, and Entrepreneur) about Leadership and Teams. Our conversation revolves around the acronym RESPECT (Respect, Energize, Self-Leadership, Praises, Enable, Create New Leaders, and Trust). Leaders need to be able to employ RESPECT and infuse life into their teams.

Episode 25: Leadership and Technology. 03.08.2020

In this episode, we speak to Dr. Joe Perez (Technology expert and Conference Speaker)  about leadership and technology. We concentrate our conversations around these five points: 1. Leaders should be more interested in accountability than ability, and integrity than celebrity. 2. Leaders should recognize each team member as an asset rather than a cost. 3. Leaders should care more ab...

Episode 24: Leadership and Vulnerability. 27.07.2020

It's International Month and in this episode, we go to Canada and speak to Antoni Tzavelas (Tech Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Trainer). We discuss Leadership and Vulnerability around five key points: Putting your people first, Leading with Empathy and Love, Cultivating a culture of trust, Keeping the lines of communication open, Never stopping learning. At the center of all effective leaders is...

Episode 23: Leadership and Social Media. 20.07.2020

Its International month and in this episode, we go to the UK and speak to Kate Pearl Goddard, about the importance of Leadership and Social Media. It is all around us and ever-changing but leaders must consider embracing and utilizing the multitude of platforms available and start making it part of their success plan for themselves and their teams. Social Media is not our enemy if used correctly a...

Episode 22: Leadership and You. 13.07.2020

It's International Month and in this episode, we go to South Africa and speak to Dr. Madelaine Gomes (Speaker, Trainer, and Co-founder) about Leadership and You. We focus our discussion around Transformation, Success in tribes, the Power of Words, Visions for your future, and Inner Wellness.

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