Michael Dillard

LEAD with Impact

Business EN ↓ 18 episodes

🎙️ L.E.A.D. with Impact™ PodcastBurnout is costing organizations billions—and leaders are paying the price with their energy, morale, and focus. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Hosted by Michael Dillard—Retired U.S. Diplomat, U.S. Veteran, and Leadership Coach—the L.E.A.D. with Impact™ Podcast is where leaders and experts share real stories about the impact of leadership burnout and proven strategies to overcome it. Each episode dives into the L.E.A.D. framework: • Listen with Emotion, Understanding, and Compassion • Empower others to take ownership and grow • Adapt to change, innovation,...

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Michael Dillard

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Business

Latest episode

Jan 13, 2026

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Episodes

Promoting Your Highest Performer can Backfire 13.01.2026

When your team is running hard and still burning out, the answer is rarely “work harder.” It is usually “lead better.” In this episode, I sit down with Kurt Uhlir to unpack what he calls multiplying leaders and why it is one of the most powerful strategies to fight burnout and boost performance. Kurt explains why the best leaders are often not the top individual performers, but the people who see...

Build the Perfect Team - Avoid Burnout 26.12.2025

In this episode, Loic Potjes and I unpack a powerful truth: you will never build a perfect leader – but you can build a perfect team . Join my free Leadership Reset Community here Loic shares how real leadership starts with humility, owning where you are strong, where you are “crap” (in his words), and then making the tough calls about who belongs in the room. When leaders build teams around compl...

Balancing Humanity and Profit with Dr. Kristen Donnelly 16.12.2025

👉 Join my free leadership community: www. MichaelDillardSpeaks.com In this powerful conversation, Michael Dillard and Dr. Kristen Donnelly dig into what it really means to be human in a world that treats people like replaceable parts of a profit machine. They talk about why breaks are not laziness, how overwork is a leadership failure, and what it takes to build a culture where people can actuall...

Resilient Leadership with Dr. Melanie Gray 09.12.2025

Ready to build a resilient leadership approach that prevents burnout in 2026? ➡️ Join the January 2026 Leadership Challenge to Prevent Burnout Here: https://bit.ly/49EEonk In this insightful conversation, Dr. Melanie Gray and Michael Dillard dive deep into the essential, yet often overlooked, aspects of modern leadership . They emphasize that true leadership transcends individual titles and wealth...

Self-Care, Nutrition, and Hydration, Prevent Leadership Burnout - Sean McManus 03.12.2025

👉 Join the FREE 30-Day Leadership Challenge: https://bit.ly/49EEonk In this episode of Lead with Impact , Michael Dillard sits down with Sean McManus to uncover why so many leaders are burning out and what to do about it. They break down how neglecting your mind, body, and soul hurts your decision making, drains your energy, and quietly destroys employee retention . You will hear practical coachi...

The Silent Struggle of Burnout for High Achievers - Garrett Wood 25.11.2025

Burnout is not weakness. It is overuse of the very strengths that made you successful — and high achievers are the most at risk. Join the Leadership Community: https://bit.ly/49EEonk (Free tools, burnout training, and leadership lessons.) In this powerful episode, Michael Dillard sits down with Garrett Wood , founder of Gnosis Therapy, to uncover the real causes of burnout, why leaders miss the ea...

Burnout, Bad Bosses, and Broken Teams The Real Cost of Poor Leadership with Brad Henderson 19.11.2025

⬆️ Join the FREE Leadership Community to avoid burnout and lead with clarity:https://www.skool.com/lead-with-impact-institute-8271/about?ref=232a8f0946df4dc99c43ea1da93f2ab8 Unlock the Leadership Skills They Never Taught YouIn this episode of the Lead with Impact podcast, host Michael Dillard and guest Brad Henderson break down the real challenges leaders are facing today and why coaching, adaptab...

Lead with Integrity: Why Ethical Living and Self-Reflection Are the Keys to Sustainable Success | Jim Carlough 04.11.2025

👉 Join the FREE Leadership Community to beat burnout and lead with confidence:https://www.skool.com/lead-with-impact-institute-8271/about?ref=232a8f0946df4dc99c43ea1da93f2ab8 🎙 Episode Title: Lead with Integrity: Why Ethical Living and Self-Reflection Are the Keys to Sustainable Success | Jim Carlough In this episode of the LEAD with Impact Podcast , host Michael Dillard speaks with Jim Carlough...

Harnessing AI: Convert Your Book into a 6-Figure Marketing Tool (with Kelly Schuknecht) 28.10.2025

The Entrepreneurial Leader: Harnessing AI, Empowering Teams, and Turning Your Book into Your Best Marketing Tool 👉 Join the FREE Leadership Community to beat burnout and lead with confidence:https://www.skool.com/lead-with-impact-institute-8271/about?ref=232a8f0946df4dc99c43ea1da93f2ab8 In today's rapid business environment, a leader's energy is not just personal—it's a critical compo...

79% Leave Leaders, Not Companies: The Neuroscience of Burnout & Team Empowerment 21.10.2025

Podcast Episode: Leading with Impact: Understanding Burnout (Guest: Dr. Sherry Yellin) 👉 Join the FREE Leadership Community to beat burnout and lead with confidence:https://www.skool.com/lead-with-impact-institute-8271/about?ref=232a8f0946df4dc99c43ea1da93f2ab8 The Neuroscience of High-Impact Leadership: How to Stop Micromanaging, Prevent Burnout, and Drive Growth with Clarity 79% of employees do...

Unlocking Leadership Potential: The Power of Communication 14.10.2025

In this episode of the LEAD with Impact Podcast , host Michael Dillard sits down with leadership coach Laura Watson to explore what it truly takes to lead with impact in today’s workplace. They dive into the core pillars of effective leadership — from mastering communication and building trust to overcoming micromanagement and preventing burnout. 👉 Join the FREE Leadership Community to beat burno...

Why Micromanagement Kills Team Morale - April Halliburton 07.10.2025

Empowering leadership doesn’t come from control — it comes from connection, trust, and adaptability. In this episode of LEAD with Impact, host Michael Dillard sits down with April Halliburton to dig deep into how leaders can: • Truly listen and understand their team • Let go of micromanagement and build trust • Adapt effectively in times of change • Address workplace toxicity and build a stronger...

The Hidden Signs of Burnout in Leaders (and How to Overcome Them) 30.09.2025

🚨 Leadership burnout isn’t just about exhaustion — it’s about losing clarity, productivity, and balance. In this episode, Michael Dillard sits down with Norberto Troncoso to uncover the hidden signs of burnout and share practical strategies leaders can use to prevent it. 👉 Join the FREE Leadership Community to beat burnout and lead with confidence:https://www.skool.com/lead-with-impact-institute...

Conquering Burnout: A Leaders Guide w Demetra Moore 22.09.2025

👉 Join the FREE Leadership Community to beat burnout and lead with confidence:https://www.skool.com/lead-with-impact-institute-8271/about?ref=232a8f0946df4dc99c43ea1da93f2ab8 Burnout isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a crisis for leaders. In this episode of the LEAD with Impact Podcast, host Michael Dillard speaks with Demetra Moore, founder of Moore Out of Life, about the hidden toll of burnout in le...

5 Strategies to Help with Burnout 18.09.2025

Leadership burnout is real — and it’s costing organizations billions every year. In this video, Michael Dillard, Leadership & Burnout Recovery Coach, shares how to recognize the early symptoms of leadership burnout, why it happens, and five proven strategies to prevent it from taking over your life and your team. You’ll learn: ✔️ Common leadership burnout symptoms (exhaustion, cynicism, decisi...

Avoiding Burnout - Insights from Dena Oneal 16.09.2025

Summary In this episode of the Lead with Impact podcast, host Michael Dillard and guest Dena Oneal discuss the critical issue of burnout in leadership. Dena shares her personal experiences with burnout and the symptoms that often go unnoticed. They explore the importance of building a strong remote culture, emphasizing the need for intentionality in hiring and maintaining team connections. The con...

$322 Billion - Cost of Leadership Burnout 11.09.2025

Burnout is costing U.S. companies over $322 billion a year —but for leaders, the cost is even more personal: drained energy, poor decision-making, and teams that lose motivation. In this episode of the L.E.A.D. with Impact™ Podcast , Michael Dillard (Retired U.S. Diplomat, U.S. Veteran, and Leadership Coach) shares one simple reset tip you can use today to recharge your energy, sharpen your focus,...

Secret Leadership Burnout Tip 09.09.2025

In this episode of the L.E.A.D. with Impact™ Podcast , Michael Dillard reveals a secret reset tip no one is talking about —a simple yet powerful way to reclaim your time, energy, and focus. As a leader, you may be running on empty, feeling the weight of constant meetings, endless emails, and pressure to perform. Burnout is real—but it doesn’t have to define you. Tune in to discover: The one reset...

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