Scott McCarthy, 20 year serving Military Commander
Peak Performance Leadership
As the world continues to accelerate in complexity and ambiguity, leaders cannot afford to settle for mediocrity. You need to be at your best, your team does, as well as your organization. Thus, you need to be peak performers. The Peak Performance Leadership Podcast is here for you to achieve just that. This weekly podcast will help you find new ways to become the best leader than you can be. I take the lessons learned from my 20+ years of leadership experience coupled with the world's best guests in all areas of leadership to give you a leading edge. This show focuses on the three domains of...
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Scott McCarthy, 20 year serving Military Commander
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May 14, 2026
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Worry about What you Control | Leadership Thoughts 27.02.2019 3:23
This is the third of a new series my "leadership thoughts" of the week. During this thought I discuss about why you should only worry about what you can control. There are no show notes for these LTs. But you can swing by: https://movingforwardleadership.com for all your needs. Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have establis...
Leading Change | Jen McFarland | Episode 66 20.02.2019 39:03
Change is ever present. If you are not changing, then you are not growing and if you are not growing then you are dying. In order to lead successful organizations, we as leaders need to master the art of change management. This is where my guest Jen McFarland is an expert in. Jen McFarland is a business systems expert, podcaster, and blogger. She’s helped hundreds of businesses and thousands of po...
Why Lead? | TUESDAY LEADERSHIP THOUGHTS 20.02.2019 2:38
This is the second of a new series my "leadership thoughts" of the week. In addition, I have thrown out a Question of the month - what is your first leadership failure? During this thought I discuss why we lead. There are no show notes for these LTs. But you can swing by: https://movingforwardleadership.com for all your needs. Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leade...
My first Leadership Failure | LEADERSHIP THOUGHTS 15.02.2019 3:42
This is the first of a new series my "leadership thoughts" of the week. In addition, I have thrown out a Question of the month - what is your first leadership failure? I run you through my first failure. There are no show notes for these LTs. But you can swing by: https://movingforwardleadership.com for all your needs. Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership wi...
Unlocking Your Leadership Potential | George Penyak | Episode 65 13.02.2019 1:01:45
Regardless if you believe it or not, we all have leadership potential in us. In some form or another we all can be leaders. Some people naturally are able to unlock it themselves while others need someone to show them the way to unlock it. During this interview, I bring back for a third time George Penyak. George is a younger leader, like myself who has seen a lot of success in his journey. I felt...
Dumbing Down Organizational Growth | Karen Walker | Episode 64 06.02.2019 41:05
As an organization you are either flying or you are dying and this holds true whether you are for-profit or not-for-profit. Organizations grow over time to meet their increasing demands are requirements. However, there are ways to fail at growing. Organizations can actually set themselves up for failure when they grow too fast with little or no vision to what this growth actually means. This is wh...
Lead a Badass Agile Organization | Chris Williams | Episode 63 30.01.2019 44:12
Change, it is the ever consent in our world. Since forever, the world has been changing. Organizations are no different. Organizations at times need to be steady like an rock and others they need to be adaptive and nimble like a cat. This is where "agile" comes into play. Agile allows organizations to change, morph, and become more effective in a short period of time. However, to employ it properl...
Leadership Force Multipliers | Episode 62 21.01.2019 23:16
In today's modern and fast-paced world we need all the help that we can get. Frankly, keeping our heads above water is often a difficult task, let alone driving our organizations forward and creating real-lasting change. Only if there was something which could help us exponentially. Something which would take our efforts right now and turn them into something even more powerful. This is where lead...
Ditch the SMART Goals for POWER Goals | Episode 61 10.01.2019 28:35
It's the beginning of 2019 and there is a sense of new beginnings in the air. People across the world have made goals to make themselves better in some form or another. Whether they are looking for personal or professional growth goal setting is crucial process to develop oneself. However, within the next few weeks most people will begin to slowly fail on their goals to the point of complete catas...
Company Transformation Through Alignment | Alex Vorobieff | Episode 60 23.11.2018 54:17
All organizations will go through this during their life cycle at some point... misalignment. Organizations go through misalignment because of many factors - size, age, poor leadership, etc - but all have one thing in common a transformation is required. Alex Vorobieff has helped countless businesses eliminate the source of their frustration and stunted growth by selecting the proper Business Alig...
Using Conflict for Good | Nathan Regier | Episode 59 16.09.2018 34:53
Conflict is ever present. Even reading these podcast show notes could be causing you conflict this very instant. As leaders, we need to know the good, the bad, and the ugly revolving around conflict. Additionally, whilst conflict can be a catalyst for good change, unresolved conflict can cause long-lasting damage to an organization. As a leader, you need to know how to use conflict for good, and t...
Mastering Servant Leadership | Art Barter | Episode 58 29.08.2018 38:44
Servant leadership is a hot topic as of late but the ideology is not truly new. Essentially, servant leaders place their people and organizations first and themselves last. In the Canadian Army, we have the ideology of - Mission, Troops, Self. Which is essentially servant leadership. But still, when I learned about today's guest I knew I had to have him on to talk about this absolutely crucial top...
Surviving Leader Burnout | Michael Levitt | Episode 57 15.08.2018 41:54
Leader burnout is a real and dangerous problem. As more is expected of us leaders the greater the risk of it occurring. Frankly, everyone is susceptible to burnout. In fact, I have experienced burnout myself on a number of occasions. However, I was able to rebound, collect myself, and get back to business. Burnout can come at a number of different levels, from simply needing a break to complete an...
July Recap and Thoughts | Episode 56 09.08.2018 17:12
Hey all, A little late I know but nonetheless here’s my July recap and leadership thoughts. During this episode I go over: July’s released episodes August’s planned episodes My thoughts on transitioning out of a leadership role. For the complete show notes, be sure to check out our website: https://leaddontboss.com/56
Leading with your Mind | Silk Celia | Episode 55 01.08.2018 39:19
Decision making is a cornerstone of leadership. Decisions are why leaders exist... decisions day in day out. To be an effective leader, your decision-making skills must be top-tier. Decisions, however, are tied to your mind and how you think. If you are able to maximize your mental strength through the use of your unconscious mind then decisions will come quicker, clearer, and more effective. Henc...
Develop the Mindset of a Navy SEAL | Mark Divine | Episode 54 18.07.2018 48:02
Mindset is everything. It's a common expression which can be heard in fitness gyms, sports teams, and even sales teams. But mindset is crucial for everyone. To be a leader, you have to have the mindset that you are a leader. You are worthy of leading, you have a vision which will take your organization into the future, and that you are capable of doing it. So in order to achieve this, I went looki...
Enabling Employee Engagement | Jo Dodds | Episode 53 13.07.2018 44:48
It's one of the most important things which leaders and organizations must achieve yet it is one of the most difficult things to achieve. To have fully engaged employees takes more than finding the right employees with the right attitude to have engagement. This must start from the top, as a leader you need to be driving the organizational culture so that employee engagement is at the forefront of...
Managing Explosive Growth | Jacob Baadsgaard | Episode 52 04.07.2018 33:41
You are either growing or dying. That's a principle in business as old as supply and demand. However, there are the right ways to manage growth and the wrong ways to manage it. As a leader, you need to ensure that you set the right conditions so that your organization does not fail due to its success. That is where my guest for this episode comes into effect. Jake Baadsgaard is a business owner, ...
June Monthly Recap & Leadership Thoughts | Episode 51 29.06.2018 24:11
It's the second time I do a monthly recap episode! During this episode, I recap the previous episodes released in June, talk about those upcoming in July, and talk about what's on my mind in a leadership context. Enjoy! For the complete show notes, be sure to check out our website: https://leaddontboss.com/51
Leadership Panel | Episode 50 20.06.2018 52:28
The average new podcast doesn't last more than a few months of even deep into double-digits before the host no longer provides new content. For the Moving Forward Leadership to hit 50 episodes over the span of 1.5 years has been a testament to you the listeners out there! It's for you that I record these shows weekly and provide you with the best content possible. I thank you for the support that...
Eliminating Leadership Blind Spots | Jason Treu | Episode 49 18.06.2018 46:24
We all have them... blind spots. No matter how hard you try they will always be there. So it's important for leaders to develop the skills to not only identify their own blind spots but their team's blind spots as well. This is where this episode's guest comes into play. Jason Treu (Troy) is an executive coach who works with executives, entrepreneurs and rising stars to maximize their leadership...
How to be a Courageous Leader | Shelly L. Francis | Episode 48 06.06.2018 43:08
As leaders, we all face difficult circumstances. How to be a courageous leader is definitely a question which I have struggled with in the past to find the answer for. I can tell you that there is no perfect answer for everyone. We all have to figure it out in our own way. However, we can definitely learn how to be a courageous leader through the experiences of others to enable us to find our path...
May Monthly Recap and Thoughts | Episode 47 30.05.2018 21:02
This week we are changing things up! I'm going solo again to discuss the month's interviews, the upcoming interviews and just a few random thoughts about leadership I have running through my mind. So I hope you enjoy! For the complete show notes, be sure to check out our website: https://leaddontboss.com/47
Leading the Millennial Generation | Lee Caraher | Episode 46 24.05.2018 1:07:24
The Millennial Generation is getting a bad rap in the workplace. From being called lazy to self-centered, there is no shortage of criticism of this up and coming generation. However, is the criticism truly justified or is it simply short-sighted on the older generations' part? That is a question which many people struggle to answer within their organization. Incorporating and empowering millennial...
Lessons from Entrepreneurial Leader | Johnathan Grzybowski | Episode 45 16.05.2018 47:27
There's no denying that entrepreneurship is on the rise across the entire world. As more people rush to start their own businesses, there is a need for an entrepreneurial leader to learn the lessons from those who are already running their own businesses. Additionally, how we operate businesses in a socially responsible manner is a question which all entrepreneurial leaders need to contemplate at...
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