Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley

The conversation continues! Still Becoming is a no-polish leadership conversation for people tired of pretending they’ve arrived. Two psychologists trade the wisdom their clients found most transformative. This mini-series podcast shares honest stories and practical insight on identity, work, joy, and resilience for leaders learning to adapt without losing themselves.  Watch the full episode on Yo...

What keeps gifted professionals from building the business their impact deserves? In this episode, Dr. McKinley interviews Adam Roach, a world-class business growth expert. They discuss the hidden fears that sabotage growth: self-doubt, sales resistance, insecurity, and the exhausting need to prove yourself. Discover how identity, mindset, and courage intersect so skilled professionals can finally...

The conversation continues! Still Becoming is a no-polish leadership conversation for people tired of pretending they’ve arrived. Two psychologists trade the wisdom their clients found most transformative. This mini-series podcast shares honest stories and practical insight on identity, work, joy, and resilience for leaders learning to adapt without losing themselves.  Watch the full episode on Yo...

What does leadership look like when it stops being about control, performance, and proving? In this powerful conversation with frequent guest, Hendre Coetzee, Dr. McKinley discusses the hidden role fear plays in modern leadership and why courage is the pathway to authenticity. Together they address over-control, high-performing anxiety, identity gaps, and the cost of unnamed fear in teams and rela...

The conversation continues! Still Becoming is a no-polish leadership conversation for people tired of pretending they’ve arrived. Two psychologists trade the wisdom their clients found most transformative. This mini-series podcast shares honest stories and practical insight on identity, work, joy, and resilience for leaders learning to adapt without losing themselves.  Watch the full episode on Yo...

This podcast with Dr. McKinley and guest Dr. Stephen Sideroff involves a rich conversation on resilience that bridges body, mind, and soul. Drawing on physiological science, they explore how stress imprints on the body, shapes thinking, and influences well-being—while offering practical insight into restoring balance, building capacity, and strengthening resilience from the inside out through inte...

The conversation continues! Still Becoming is a no-polish leadership conversation for people tired of pretending they’ve arrived. Two psychologists trade the wisdom their clients found most transformative. This mini-series podcast shares honest stories and practical insight on identity, work, joy, and resilience for leaders learning to adapt without losing themselves.  Watch the episode on YouTube...

What does it take to lead in one of the most intense environments in the world? In this dynamic conversation, I sit down with Emmanuel Laroche to explore leadership through the lens of the professional kitchen. We talk about why food culture has exploded, the personality patterns of world-class chefs, and what separates ego-driven kitchens from those led with clarity and purpose. Emmanuel shares w...

The conversation continues! Still Becoming is a no-polish leadership conversation for people tired of pretending they’ve arrived. Two psychologists trade the wisdom their clients found most transformative. This mini-series podcast shares honest stories and practical insight on identity, work, joy, and resilience for leaders learning to adapt without losing themselves.  Watch the episode on Youtube...

Every leader carries expectations they rarely question. In this episode, Dr. McKinley exposes seven common expectations that quietly undermine leadership when left unchallenged. Drawing from psychology and timeless wisdom, he explores how unrealistic demands erode trust and resilience and how releasing them restores clarity and influence. Healthy leadership starts with telling the truth about how...

Still Becoming is a no-polish leadership conversation for people tired of pretending they’ve arrived. Two psychologists trade the wisdom their clients found most transformative. This mini-series podcast shares honest stories and practical insight on identity, work, joy, and resilience for leaders learning to adapt without losing themselves.  Watch the episode on Youtube-  | www.youtube.com/@StillB...

In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Mike Harris for a candid conversation about what it really takes to start, build, and sell companies. We explore not only practical wisdom on investing in businesses, but also the often overlooked work of developing people along the way. Mike brings a simple yet rich perspective shaped by real experience, offering insight that applies to both business...

Every year, our family practices a simple but meaningful tradition. Each of us chooses a single word to guide the year ahead. Not as a resolution, but as a lens. A word to pay attention to, to live with, and to let shape us over time. Today, I am joined by my wife, Jana, our son Seth, and daughter Megan. Together, we look back on the past twelve months and reflect on how these words played out in...

Leadership was never meant to be a solo pursuit. We talk often about courage, clarity, and competence, but rarely about the friendships that make those possible. In this episode, Doug unveils the idea of relational currency: the value exchanged between people who know and trust each other. Drawing from Tom Rath’s work on Vital Friends and identity-based leadership framework, he explores why friend...

In this final episode of The Resiliency Quest series, the mic remains in the hands of guest host Adam Mock, who turns the focus toward the fifth and final trailhead, Agility, as he interviews Dr. McKinley, the author of the book that inspired the series. Agility is more than a leadership skill, it’s a survival trait for the uncertain, complex world we’re all navigating. In this candid conversation...

We’re nearing the summit in The Resiliency Quest podcast series. This week guest host Adam Mock continues his conversation with Dr. Doug McKinley —this time exploring one of the most misunderstood dimensions of resilient leadership: Boundaries. Boundaries are often mistaken for walls, but they’re actually bridges to freedom. In leadership, if you’re always available, you’re never fully present. Dr...

In this episode of The Resiliency Quest podcast series, guest host Adam Mock continues his discussion with Dr. Doug McKinley , diving into the next trailhead on the journey toward resilient leadership: Connection. At first glance, connection might seem like a soft skill—but in reality, it’s the backbone of sustainable leadership. Leaders often find themselves isolated at the top, praised for indep...

Welcome back to The Resiliency Quest podcast series—where we hand the mic to Adam Mock, leadership author and podcast host, to interview Dr. Doug McKinley about his own book and the five Trailheads that map the journey toward resilient leadership. Today’s Trailhead: Self-Awareness Self-awareness isn’t a soft skill—it’s the first summit every resilient leader must face. Too many leaders operate wit...

Seats are swapping for this special podcast series on Resiliency. Author and podcast host Adam Mock steps in to interview Dr. Doug McKinley—the regular host—about his own book, The Resiliency Quest. This unique series explores five trailheads, each a metaphorical waypoint on the mountain hike of resilient leadership. Today’s episode: The Quest for Purpose Purpose isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s the tra...

In this episode, Dr. McKinley has an engaging discussion with podcast favorite, Amy Kemp, a dynamic leadership coach who specializes in guiding female leaders toward deeper self-awareness. Through powerful stories and practical insights, she shares how clarity of identity transforms confidence, communication, and impact. If you lead—or coach—women, this conversation is rich with wisdom and relevan...

Welcome back to the second part of a conversation where Dr. McKinley and Tim Mohns are exploring the paradox of pursuing excellence without becoming entangled in outcomes.  To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About Us   Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/   Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide  

Dr. McKinley invites Tim Mohns back to the podcast to explore the paradox of pursuing excellence without becoming entangled in outcomes. Detachment isn’t apathy—it’s the disciplined art of letting go while still showing up fully. Join us as we unpack what it means to lead with passion, purpose, and poise—without being owned by results. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About Us...

In this episode of Leadership Currency , Dr. McKinley steps into the world of illusion with professional illusionist, David Laflin, to explore what magic reveals about the human mind. From sleight of hand to self-deception, we examine how leaders—like audiences—can be fooled not just by others, but by themselves. What lies do we choose to believe? Why do we see what we want to see? Join us for a f...

Leaders are more vulnerable than ever before to become burned out, messed up, and off track. Using the ancient wisdom from the Toltecs, Dr. McKinley will discuss the Four Agreements that every leader might consider before they start their day. Using this simple but effective tool, leaders can become more focused and less confused about things that don’t matter and free to lead and serve without un...

Today Dr McKinley will be the guest of his own podcast. Using one of his team building exercises, Doug will answer questions about himself from a guest host. This is a way for our listeners to get to know Doug on a deeper level. To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest, Mad About Us   Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/   Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership...