Lead In 30 Podcast

#206: Who are you seeking validation from? Your boss? Your peers? Your spouse or partner? In this episode I share an experience that taught me how destructive and demoralizing looking for recognition is and the two sources of validation that really matter. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The Great Resigna...

#205: Most of you have probably read the best-selling book by James Clear called Atomic Habits. In this episode I wanted to share some examples of the power of shifting your identity that he teaches in his book. My identity has changed dramatically in just the last 5 years and it's through applying some of the principles he wrote about in Atomic Habits. This episode contains several clips fro...

#204: I felt like I needed to vent for a few minutes about what an incredible time we live in. We are surrounded by negativity, polarization, and criticism. And yet when you step back you realize how this is the greatest moment in the history of the world to be working and trying to grow a career. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to ch...

#203: Have you built a radar system to detect the slightest change amongst your employees or customers? I've had a few experiences that taught me the value of developing systems to detect mood changes in customers and on my team. I wanted to share with you those experiences and what I did about it. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here...

#202: It was one year ago this week that I became unemployed. For the first time in my adult life I didn't have a salary, benefits, a boss, or any company I was associated with any longer. In this episode I share five lessons I've learned in the last year. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The Gre...

#201: Why are there so many ineffective leaders in so many companies? In this episode I play a clip from Simon Sinek on stage being asked this question. His response is absolutely accurate. Let's talk about who is to blame and what we can do about it. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Simon Sinek full clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C...

#200: This is episode 200! The average podcast doesn't make it past episode seven. But, here we are four years and 200 shows later and we're still kicking! In this episode I wanted to share some of my favorite moments from hosting this podcast over the last 200 shows. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest b...

#199: You have a bias you probably aren't even aware of. I have it too. Your team and everyone you know falls into this trap. I wanted to share a conversation we had in our firm recently and how it caused me to think of the danger of distance. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The Great Resignation , o...

#198: He wanted me to fire Harriett but I refused. In this episode I share an experience of what it's like working for someone who thinks more of shrinking and cutting vs someone focused on growing and creating.  Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The Great Resignation , on Amazon! Tap here to check out...

#197: I loved this exchange and had to share it with you! Russell Brunson was in a mastermind group meeting recently with Tony Robbins. The question Russell Brunson asked Tony Robbins and his response are worth your time listening to the exchange. I had to share this lesson about the Proximity Principle. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ See the...

#196:  I walked into the sauna at the gym. What happened in the moments that followed perfectly illustrates what it's like to be on a team with a toxic culture. You might think I've lost my mind but have a listen to this episode! Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The Great Resignation , on Amazon!...

#195:  What's your process for studying success and duplicating what others do that brings them success? In this episode I share my process for reverse engineering the results others have achieved that I desire for myself. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The Great Resignation , on Amazon! Tap here to...

#194:  Have you noticed how many people are stuck in a funk or feeling weighed down right now? Maybe you're going through it. In this episode I wanted to share things I've discovered naturally bring me down and bring darkness vs those things that bring light and motivate me.  Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our...

#193:  I had experiences on an elevator in Austin, Texas and in a movie theater over the holidays that reminded me of the value of connection. As a leader how important is connection? In this episode I wanted to talk about connection and how much we're all leaning into it. Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest b...

#192:  You can't do it all - so what are you dialing back and what are you dialing up? I had a conversation with an Arizona business owner this week that reminded me of this important lesson I learned the hard way: you simply can't give family, work, church, friends, fitness, and community 100% of your focus.  Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ru...

#191: Happy holidays to you! In this time of year when we're celebrating Christmas and New Years I've been thinking about the value of second chances and of choosing to see people's potential rather than their current value.  Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The Great Resignation , on Amazon...

#190: As we launch the new part of our business I'm realizing how much satisfaction comes in doing rather than discussing. What are you thinking about, talking about, or dreaming about but not executing on right now? Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The Great Resignation , on Amazon! Tap here to check...

#189: We're changing roles! Instead of me being the host on this show I'm one of the guests along with my business partner Jared Jones. I thought I'd let you listen to most of the interview we did with Entrepreneur Magazine's podcast. Hope you enjoy! Connect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/ Tap here to check out our latest book, The...

#188: He answered our question in a way I never expected. In this episode I share part of our conversation today with a leader of 30,000 people in a manufacturing company. One of his comments got me thinking about the value of authenticity and the struggle to be who we want to become. Register for our free live webclass series in December: Grow 2022: The Year of Movement https://us02web.zoom.us/we...

#187: What do Jeff Bezos and two hospitals in Virginia have to do with each other? They're exhibits we use in our new book, The Great Resignation, to make the case for leaders to maintain proximity to customers. I'm giving you another chapter free from the book in this episode! Register for our free live webclass series in December: Grow 2022: The Year of Movement https://us02web.zoom.us...

#186: I asked a question yesterday on stage in Dallas that I think would be a good one for all of us to think about related to our teams. We were meeting with hundreds of leaders of a large manufacturing company. They struggle sometimes to create an environment where people feel comfortable saying what they're really thinking. That led me to ask the question I want to share with you this epis...

#185: He just got promoted. In this episode I wanted to share four observations after a call with a leader who was just promoted to the senior team of a Fortune 10 company. We've worked with this leader for years and he was recently promoted to lead 35,000 people. Why does he keep getting promoted? I wanted to share my thoughts in this episode. Register for our free live webclass series in De...

#184: How do you get a team, a class, an audience talking and participating in a discussion? In this episode I share 7 techniques I've developed over the years to get people engaged in meetings. I've developed these over the years through a ton of mistakes and trial and error. I hope you'll find them valuable! Register for our free live webclass series in December: Grow 2022: The Ye...

#183: In this time of Thanksgiving in the US I wanted to share with you five people I'm grateful for. These are people who have impacted me profoundly and helped me become the leader I am today. You might think about who has had an impact on you, why, and how you're demonstrating those same behaviors towards others.  Register for our free live webclass series in December: Grow 2022: The...

#182: The biggest frustration all leaders experience is getting people to do what they need them to do. The reason it's so difficult is because you're using the wrong technique or tactics to encourage the behavior you need from your team. In this episode I share the proven approach I've seen transform organizations. Register for our free live webclass series in December: Grow 2022:...