Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley

High-potential employees are those who exhibit certain characteristics that could make them excellent leaders. Understanding those characteristics may help you recognize employees who are exhibiting those unique traits, so you can decide whether they're ready for a leadership role. Join Doug and Tim as they discuss the value of unique emerging leaders.

Monotony and boredom have the power to make us deeply uncomfortable, sad, and even anxious. Over the last few years, it feels like we’ve all entered our own version of Groundhog Day. On this podcast, Doug is joined by two millennial guests for a discussion about how they have been navigating the ambiguity and uncertainty of the ongoing Pandemic. Both share openly their personal victories and strug...

This podcast is going to help you understand Emotional Intelligence, an often-overlooked leadership asset. EI is remarkably similar to a muscle. Just like muscles in our body weaken or strengthen based on the amount of exercise applied to them, EI constricts or expands based largely on the understanding and willingness to develop it. Emotional Intelligence can become your leadership superpower if...

How do you place value on matters of great importance? Dr. McKinley is joined by guest co-host Tim Mohns for a thoughtful discussion regarding the dance between money and leadership. The Leadership Currency podcast exists to elevate the value (currency) of leadership. Serving as a financial advisor for over 25 years, Tim shares his insights on how the value of money takes shape in people’s hearts...

Can people change their heart and mind? If this questions peaks your curiosity, listen in to this conversation. It is one of those rare interviews where both vulnerability and authenticity collide in a beautiful way. Adam Mock, artist and leadership coach, is our guest and he demonstrates why he believes people can change their heart and mind. A raw discussion unfolds right in the midst of this po...

This proverb about the cat suggests that if you are too curious you might get yourself into trouble. Over the years this ancient wisdom has likely been helpful to many people but is it really true…all the time? Dr. McKinley will share that curiosity has been one of his most valuable assets in being effective with developing people. This podcast will highlight the positive aspects of curiosity, the...

Leaders need to be reminded that although many people enjoy this time of year, some struggle. If you are personally not feeling the “holiday” spirit or you have some in your organization who are, you will benefit from this brief message about things to watch out for. This podcast features a musical message as to all Leadership Currency listeners. Make sure to play this one till the end.

Do you have a quote or motto that serves as inspiration or motivation for you? If you are like me, you have a few of them. As your podcast host I am going to occasionally share mine with you. On the February 15th 2021 podcast I shared a phrase that has served as a mental health compass for me. On today’s Podcast we will discuss another one of those gems with you. This one can be uber helpful to yo...

In part 2 of this podcast, Doug will continue the discussion of the salient elements of powerful executive presence. These elements can not only raise your EP but set you up for maintaining it.

Doug will share some his observations about how executives are expected to show up at work. It is commonly referred to as executive presence. Working with clients regularly on this topic, Doug has encountered some interesting approaches to this commonly misunderstood term.

The power of an effective female leader is inspiring and admirable. During this podcast Dr. McKinley is joined by three amazing next generation leaders. All three of these women have established a strong leadership voice and a positive vision for people stepping into their potential. We cover topics such as #metoo, Diversity, Ethnicity & Inclusion, and developing leaders. You will be moved by...

This podcast is about entrepreneurship. If you enjoy hearing stories and insights about how people start and succeed in business. Today’s guests are not only next generational leaders (young) but they are also brothers. Listen in to how this family business has navigating startup and rapid growth.

During this podcast, Dr. McKinley will talk through a model that demonstrates 3 mindsets that prevent leaders from being their best self. The 3 distracting mindsets can be mediated by a more objective mindset. Listen in as we discuss cognitive “watch outs” that may be preventing you from thriving.

Most people dread interpersonal conflict. There is good reason for it because most interpersonal conflict is experienced from an unhealthy perspective. In this podcast Dr. McKinley will share with you the lessons learned, research, and skills needed to reverse the ominous feeling and frequent outcomes people have regarding conflict. Doug will describe 3 types of conflict from a hostile vs hopeful...

You don’t want to miss this podcast. Doug is joined by guest co-host Stephen and the Leadership Currency Podcast producer, Nick Redding. Before becoming the podcast producer, Nick served in the Army from 2013 to 2019, in Aviation and Psychological Operation units. This is a very lively and raw discussion with a military veteran about leadership, life, and things that matter.

There is a a lot of information about great leadership but let’s be honest, for leaders to be great, they need to be effective. Dr. McKinley and his guest cohost Steven Crooke address the 7 elements of effective leadership outlined in Jim Collins’ newest book entitled BE 2.0, Doug and Steven use variations of these 7 elements when engaged with clients so they chose to share with you a colorful con...

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...

This podcast is a "freestyle" discussion about the need to overcome the social sins of our society as famously scripted by Ghandi. As leaders you will inevitably bump up against most if not all of these unfortunate situations people find themselves in. Being familiar with the negative impact can help you as leaders prevent and or dampen the likely unwanted consequences. Dr. McKinley is j...

Today Doug is joined by guest co-host Tim Mohns. Tim is going to interview Doug on the “stealth agenda” for why Doug wants to lead this podcast. Why would you start do this podcast? Listen in and notice what motivates a psychologist turned coach to start a podcast when there are so many good ones already.

On today’s podcast Doug talks about safe, effective, and situational communication and how each one can elevate your communication effectiveness. Join us in discussing one of the most overlooked aspects of leadership: the impact of positive communication.

There is an art to giving feedback to your colleagues and direct reports, as well as graciously receiving feedback from them. Dr. McKinley addresses how to get better at both of these skills in this podcast. Giving and receiving feedback eludes many leaders. If you desire to strengthen this skill set, download this episode and get started!

On today’s podcast we are exploring the power of effective communication. Professional level communication is one of those rare skill sets that everyone can get better at. This conversation will focus on both skills and mindset of being a highly effective communicator

Most people agree that change is hard. Getting one person to change a habit is a challenge. Inviting a whole organization to change requires monumental effort. On today’s podcast, Doug will share some of his insights, learning, and experience with leading organizational change via the consultant perspective. He will be open and candid about the real issues facing all organizations should they choo...

This podcast is the summary of comments of the four part series on the power of DiSC. Listen for a deeper understanding of how DiSC can radically redirect how you lead yourself and others.

The power of C comes from quality and accuracy. In a world where strategy and vision are overvalued, a C type leader always pays attention to the gaps in execution. In today’s podcast Dr. McKinley is joined by another physician leader who has a Vice Chair responsibility in one of the largest Internal Medicine departments in the country. You will notice early on that this physician does not shy awa...