LeaderLink Podcast

Have you ever been frustrated because someone didn't do what you wanted them to do? In todays episode, Charles breaks down how a lack of clear expectations leads to mutual mystification, and how it can negatively impact communication, accountability, relationships, and results. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a...

Managers are leaving organizations at alarming rates. In this episode, Charles breaks down why it's happening and what leaders can do to keep their best managers from walking out the door. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what yo...

Today, Charles shares his leadership journey while pursuing a doctorate in Strategic Leadership. He discusses the lessons he's learned, the challenges he's faced, and how he's worked to overcome them along the way. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a c...

In this episode, Charles discusses why leaders shy away from hard conversations and how addressing issues early builds trust, accountability, and stronger teams. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it com...

On today's episode, Charles gives seven tips for creating a leadership program that works.  Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadership.com Lead...

Leadership development programs don’t fail because senior leaders don’t care, they fail because leaders don’t consistently follow through. In today’s episode, we discuss why accountability and reinforcement from the top are critical for lasting leadership growth. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you...

Why leadership training without consistent practice never produces lasting change. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadership.com LeaderLink Podcast...

If leadership development is treated like an event instead of a process, real transformation never happens. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadersh...

In this episode, we unpack why delegation is a critical leadership skill and how doing less yourself leads to better team performance. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us...

Feedback is one of the most underdeveloped leadership skills, yet it remains one of the fastest ways to build trust, improve performance, and accelerate growth. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it come...

Tune in for a discussion and practical tips on one of the most critical, but overlooked leadership skills - listening Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@blueli...

Welcome back to the LeaderLink Podcast. After a 2-year hiatus, we're back! Check us out on your favorite podcast app or view it on YouTube. Expect a new episode to be released each Tuesday with Charles on real-world, applicable leadership principles.  Also, be on the lookout for special release episodes featuring accomplished leaders, entrepreneurs, and risk-takers. Our goal is to connect you...

Exciting announcement - we're relaunching LeaderLink Podcast next Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadership.com Leade...

Join us for a conversation with Admiral Patrick Walsh (retired). Patrick is the president of Cristo Rey Dallas and is passionate about helping our present-day youth pave the way for successful and fulfilling lives. In this episode, we'll walk through his journey as a leader. Patrick was a student at Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas before serving his country as a U.S. naval aviator...

Join us for a conversation with Harry Lemming, CEO of Glen Oaks Hospital in Greenville, TX. Harry talks about how some of his early experiences on the football field shaped his future. We discuss how Harry got into the mental health industry, how he rose to the level of CEO, and how he purposefully takes care of his own mental health. Harry shares some great leadership insights and discusses how G...

Julie Blakey has been an entrepreneur since age 19. After success with her own business in the wedding industry, she became a coach and speaker.  In this episode, Julie shares her perspective about the unique challenges of women in the workplace. We talk about how women can advocate for themselves and lean into their strengths. And we also discuss how men can support women in the workplace. Check...

Join me for a conversation with Thom Singer. Thom is the CEO of the Austin Technology Council and a keynote speaker. In the episode, we talk about how he became a professional speaker and about his experience as a two-time TEDx speaker. We also talked about the National Speakers Association (NSA), and why he recommends that people in the speaking business should become a part of the association. T...

Wrapping up this month's theme of conflict management, we'll discuss the last of the four C's in my conflict management model. The first three were Communication, Curiosity, and Concern. The final one is Commitment. The tips today are: 1 - Identify your objectives 2 - Know the mission and values of the organization 3 - Set ground rules Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leade...

The past two weeks, we covered the first two C's of my conflict resolution model, which were communication and curiosity. Today, we'll cover the third C - Concern. M. Afzalur Rahim theorized in 1983 that conflict management styles existed in a spectrum, and on one axis is a concern for self, while on the other is a concern for others. Here are the five conflict management styles Rahim pr...

It's hard to believe it's been over two years since our first episode was published! As we shared in an earlier episode, Josh recently stepped into the senior pastor role at Firewheel Bible Fellowship. Sometimes being a leader means making tough choices about priorities. Join me in wishing Josh well as he focuses on his new role and steps away from LeaderLink Podcast...for now. Hopefully...

Last week, we discussed communication, which is the first of the four C's of a conflict management model I developed in 2023. Today, we'll discuss the second C, curiosity. One reason conflict can be so difficult is that we think it is our job to win other people over to our perspective. The concept of curiosity challenges this perspective. What if there is another perspective out there t...

We're both passionate about developing ourselves and others as leaders. In this episode, we provide a simple but powerful framework you can use in your personal development process. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors.  We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want...

Last week, we introduced the theme of this month's short episodes: conflict. The rest of this month, we'll look at the 4-C model I like to use for effective conflict management. The four C's are Communication, Curiosity, Concern, and Commitment.  Individuals willing to work through conflict will have more success when they use this model. Our tips today are: 1 - Be a good listener 2...

Last week, we discussed the initial step of an intentional process to identify new leaders for organizations looking to promote from within. In particular, we shared what we believe are good attributes to look for. In this episode, we discuss the next two steps in a simple, easy to adopt framework for identifying and developing new leaders. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership prin...

Conflict is inevitable. It can be destructive, but it can also be a sign of a very healthy team and organization. How we handle conflict matters, and as a leader, you will be setting the example for healthy conflict management. Our three tips today are: 1 - Set clear expectations 2 - Allow for different perspectives 3 - Be on the lookout for "should" language Our goal is to connect you t...