Cal Walters

Intentional Leader with Cal Walters

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Let's be honest. The hardest person you will ever have to lead is the person you look at in the mirror everyday. Self-leadership is the most important thing we do as leaders, but it's hard. And it hasn't gotten any easier in a world of smart phone addiction, social media comparison, global pandemics, and information overload (just to name a few obstacles).That's why Intentional Leader exists. We help leaders take the guesswork out of self-leadership, fight a reactionary lifestyle, accelerate their personal growth, and achieve their God-given potential at home, at work, and in their communities...

Author

Cal Walters

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.calwalters.me

Latest episode

Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

90: Joe Byerly — What's in His Green Notebook and How to Capture Life Lessons 10.06.2022

If you're interested in growing in your leadership practice and being inspired to think differently and unlock greater personal potential, we want to give you a gift. Just click the link below and tell us where to send you 12 Ideas That Will Make You A Better Leader In 2022. Sign up to attend the MMoment II !  It will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 8am-3pm at ALX Community  Waterfront,...

89: Cal Walters — Reflections on 3 Years of Podcasting, Setbacks, and Self-Leadership 25.05.2022

We're celebrating 3 years of podcasting!   Thank you to all of you that listen to and support this show!   I want to specifically thank two groups of supporters, our Patreon members and those that have left a rating/review on Apple Pocasts or Spotify .  Your support goes a long way! Want to become a Patron of Intentional Leader?  You can support the podcast by donating $1, $2, $5 (or whatever you...

88: Gino Wickman — How to Find Out if You're an Entrepreneur, Create a Personal Vision, and Get Over Rejection 11.05.2022

If you're interested in growing in your leadership practice and being inspired to think differently and unlock greater personal potential, we want to give you a gift. Just click the link below and tell us where to send you 12 Ideas That Will Make You A Better Leader In 2022. I'm really excited to have Gino Wickman on the show today!   An entrepreneur since the age of 21, Gino has had an obsession...

87: Whitney Johnson — The Benefits of Disrupting Yourself and Smart Growth 27.04.2022

If you're interested in growing in your leadership practice and being inspired to think differently and unlock greater personal potential, we want to give you a gift. Just click the link below and tell us where to send you 12 Ideas That Will Make You A Better Leader In 2022. Whitney Johnson is CEO of the tech-enabled talent development company Disruption Advisors, an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing priv...

86: Chris Fussell — Leading Out of a Crisis, Navy SEAL Training, and Advice for New Leaders 13.04.2022

If you're interested in growing in your leadership practice and being inspired to think differently and unlock greater personal potential, we want to give you a gift. Just click the link below and tell us where to send you 12 Ideas That Will Make You A Better Leader In 2022. Chris Fussell is the President of McChrystal Group , a leadership consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia and London,...

85: Dr. Tim Elmore — On Generational Diversity & The 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership 30.03.2022

If you're interested in growing in your leadership practice and being inspired to think differently and unlock greater personal potential, we want to give you a gift. Just click the link below and tell us where to send you 12 Ideas That Will Make You A Better Leader In 2022. Dr. Tim Elmore is founder and CEO of Growing Leaders (www.growingleaders.com), an Atlanta‐based non‐profit organization crea...

84: Graham Cochrane — How to Get Paid for What You Know to Live and Give More 16.03.2022

Sign Up Here to Win a Free Copy of Graham's Book! Cal Walters and Wes Cochrane interview Graham Cochrane (Wes's older brother) about this new book, " How to Get Paid for What You Know. " Graham Cochrane is a business coach to over 3,500 premium customers worldwide. He founded The Recording Revolution , an online music business that generates 7 figures in revenue, in 2009. He now hosts over 80,000+...

83: Mike Bassett — On Getting Out of the Ditch, Overcoming Shame, and Finding Redemption 02.03.2022

If you're interested in growing in your leadership practice and being inspired to think differently and unlock greater personal potential, we want to give you a gift. Just click the link below and tell us where to send you 12 Ideas That Will Make You A Better Leader In 2022. Get Mike Bassett 's new book,  The Man in the Ditch: A Redemption Story for Today Mike is an Army veteran and a civil litiga...

82: Mike Erwin — On Building Healthy Relationships in our Digital World 16.02.2022

Mike Erwin is a man that wears many important hats. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Team Red, White, and Blue (Team RWB)—a non-profit with a mission to enrich the lives of America's veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. Team RWB is a growing organization with over 220,000 members. In addition to leading Team RWB, Mike is the CEO of the Cha...

81: Mayor Adrian Perkins — On Serving the Community and a Mindset for Success 02.02.2022

Adrian Perkins is the Mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born in the Cedar Grove neighborhood of Shreveport, attending Arthur Circle, Youree Drive Middle School, and Captain Shreve High School. In the wake of 9/11, Adrian Perkins accepted a nomination to the United States Military Academy.  There, he was the captain of the track team and the first African-American graduate elected Class Presid...

#80: Ryan Hawk — The Pursuit of Excellence & The Power of Consistency 19.01.2022

Want clarity in life?  Create your personal mission statement today!  Read our most recent article at Intentional Leader that walks you through the steps to creating your personal mission statement.   Read about creating a personal mission statement here I'm really excited to bring Ryan Hawk back on the show! Ryan created  The Learning Leader Show  in 2015 as a way to follow his curiosity about le...

#79: Secretary Bob McDonald — On Helping One Person at a Time and Lifelong Learning 05.01.2022

Join us on Jan 22, 2022 at the MMoment in the Washington, DC area!  Register here .   I'm really excited to welcome Secretary Bob McDonald to the Intentional Leader podcast. We cover a lot of ground with Bob on this episode.  We dig into his upbringing, overcoming a fear of swimming at West Point and how he deals with fear in general, how he thinks we should measure success as a leader, what he wa...

#78: Joel "Thor" Neeb — Life after Stage IV Cancer 07.12.2021

Please register for the MMoment, a live event by Military Mentors on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in Washington, D.C.  Intentional Leader is partnering with Military Mentors to put on this event.  As a former F-15 pilot, Thor has flown over 2,500 missions. He provided escort for the President, protected our nation's borders, and was named the Top Instructor Pilot at the Air Force Flight Training Hea...

#77: Jon Gordon — On Gratitude Walks and Fighting Comparison 23.11.2021

I'm really excited to bring you an interview with Jon Gordon! Jon Gordon 's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 20 books including 8 best-sellers:  The Energy Bus, The Carp...

#76: Zebrina Warner & Jason Roncoroni — Transformational Leaders in Uncertain Times 09.11.2021

Zebrina has spent nearly two decades designing impactful and transformative educational experiences for senior executives in the defense sector for the Department of Defense, U.S. military services, and the private sector. As a civilian with no relationship with the military prior to her tenure at an education and research non-profit, the Institute for Defense and Business, she developed a close u...

#75: Horst Schulze — Building a Ritz-Carlton Culture of Excellence 26.10.2021

A legend and leader in the hotel world, Horst Schulze 's teachings and vision have reshaped the concepts of service and hospitality across industries. Mr. Schulze's professional life began more than 65 years ago as a server's assistant in a German resort town. Throughout the years he worked for both Hilton Hotels and Hyatt Hotels Corporation before becoming one of the founding members of The Ritz...

#74: Dana Pittard — Fitness, Mental Health, & Taking Risks as a Leader 12.10.2021

A former general officer in the U.S. Army, Dana Pittard earned the Hero Award for Suicide Prevention from the Matthew Silverman Memorial Foundation in 2017. The following year, Dana Pittard became one of Savoy Magazine's Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America for his leadership in the defense industry as vice president at Allison Defense. Alongside leading Allison Defense into five straight...

#73: Taylor Justice — On Building and Scaling a High Impact Business 27.09.2021

Join our first LIVE interview on Tuesday, September 28th at 7:30 pm (ET) with Major General (Ret.) Dana Pittard.  We will be broadcasting live on Facebook and YouTube.  Join here ! Taylor Justice is the Co-Founder and President of Unite Us , Unite Us standardizes how health and social care providers communicate and track outcomes together . They align all stakeholders from healthcare, government,...

#72: Carey Nieuwhof — How to Avoid Burnout and Be At Your Best 14.09.2021

Carey Nieuwhof is a best-selling author, leadership expert, podcaster, attorney and non-profit leader. As the host of the top-rated Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast and curator of one of the most widely-read leadership blogs , Carey is uniquely positioned to help leaders thrive in all areas of their life. His content is accessed over 1.5 million times a month. Carey's 20+ years in leadership are...

#71: John Fooshee — Enneagram for Leaders 31.08.2021

As the founder of People Launching,  John Fooshee spends his time launching others! He has coached over 300 people into their personal calling and consulted over 150 organizations. John, and his associate Elaine Webb, are also the co-founders of  Gospel Enneagram , a spiritual assessment and training initiative.  John is also the Executive Pastor of  Oak City Church  in Raleigh, NC. He has been a...

#70: General (Ret.) Stan McChrystal — How to Lead Well in All Areas of Your Life 17.08.2021

A retired four-star general, Stan McChrystal is the former commander of US and International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) Afghanistan and the former commander of the nation's premier military counter-terrorism force, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). He is best known for developing and implementing a comprehensive counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan, and for creating a cohesive c...

#69: Sarah Roberts — On Networks, LinkedIn, and Authentic Leadership 03.08.2021

After graduating from West Point, Sarah Roberts served for five years in the Army. In those five years, Roberts served in Germany where she collaborated with both military and civilian professionals to handle garrison finance. Then, in 2009, she deployed to Iraq for 15 months. There, she helped establish three autonomous Iraqi finance offices while also working with the Iraqi government to improve...

#68: Lieutenant General (Ret.) Bob Caslen — Taking Ownership of Mistakes as a Leader 20.07.2021

For show notes, visit https://calwalters.me/   It is an honor and pleasure to welcome back Lieutenant General (Ret.) Robert Caslen, who recently served as the 29th President of the University of South Carolina . On this episode, General Caslen discusses his time at the University of South Carolina and recent controversy surrounding a speech he made at their graduation ceremony. General Caslen serv...

#67: Dr. Gavin Adams — Rethink Delegation to Grow More Leaders 06.07.2021

I'm really excited to bring you this conversation with Dr. Gavin Adams . I first learned about Gavin when he appeared on the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast to discuss his framework for delegation. Over the past 12 years, Gavin took over a struggling church with around 250 attendees and grew it to over 8,000 weekly attendees. On this episode, we dive into how he was able to turn around an underper...

#66: General (Ret.) David Petraeus — Mentors, Building a Team, & Culture Keys 22.06.2021

General (US Army, Ret.) David H. Petraeus is a Partner and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, which he established in May 2013. He is also a member of the boards of directors of Optiv and FirstStream, a venture investor in more than 15 startups, and engaged in a variety of academic endeavors. Prior to joining KKR, General Petraeus served over 37 years in the U.S. military, culminating his caree...

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