Read to Lead Podcast

One of my favorite people to watch over the years has been Scott Miller. He interviews tons of wonderful authors for his podcasts and other projects. I learn something new every time I watch him work. I’m thrilled to be able to welcome him back for the second time to Read to Lead. The first […] The post 516: Take Your Career From Accidental to Intentional with Scott Jeffrey Miller first appeared o...

Inside my online community, ReadtoLead+ members get access to a wide range of personal and professional development resources, including articles I publish not available anywhere else. One of those articles I published just yesterday and I’ve decided to share it here in audio form to help give you a sense of the kind of content […] The post 515: The Top 5 Traits of a Servant Leader first appeared...

For the second week in a row, I’m delighted to welcome a guest whose book made my list of the 9 books I’m most looking forward to this year. That guest is the University of Georgia’s Malissa Clark. She’s written a new book, released just last week, called Never Not Working: Why the Always-On Culture […] The post 514: How to Fix the Always-On Culture of Business with Malissa Clark first appeared on...

I’ve been a fan of today’s guest for several years and have probably watched over 100 of his YouTube videos. So, when the good folks over at Readwise reached out about making an introduction, I was elated. I’m talking about the world’s most-followed productivity expert, otherwise known as the one and only Ali Abdaal. Ali […] The post 513: How to Do More of What Matters to You with Ali Abdaal first...

When your name is Huggy, surely people can’t help but like you. And after meeting today’s “Huggy,” all I can say is, “What’s not to like?” Huggy Rao, along with Robert Sutton, have written a new book, out today, called The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things […] The post 512: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harde...

Never has a guest appeared on the Read to Lead Podcast five times. In that the show is nearing its eleventh anniversary, though, the odds of that one day happening are increasing. In fact, that day is today, as Todd Henry indeed makes his fifth appearance on the podcast. His new book is called The […] The post 511: The Brave Habit is Your Guide to Courageous Leadership with Todd Henry first appear...

There’s no one I can think of who’s been as consistent in his encouragement toward what I do than Dan Miller. And, he never stops learning. A habit I’m quite fond of. 🙂 Dan is the kind of person I want to be in the lives of others. That’s why the first question I ask […] The post 510: Answer These 5 Questions to Build Your Legacy first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .

It still hasn’t quite sunk in for me. My friend, and a friend to so many around the world, Dan Miller, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given less than six months to live. Dan was my first-ever Read to Lead Podcast guest. He appeared again in episode #067, and two more times after […] The post 509: The Impact of Dan Miller On Our Lives Continues first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast...

Like any other year before, there are literally tens of thousands of books set to be released this year. Needless to say, it can be hard whittling down what to pay attention to and what to ignore. I’ve attempted to take some of the guesswork out of it for you by selecting nine books I’m […] The post 508: The 9 Books I’m Most Looking Forward To In 2024 first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .

These days, like you perhaps, I read just about everything I can get my hands on pertaining to artificial intelligence. Books on this topic a still few, but that’s beginning to change one year removed from the buzz that was the launch of ChatGPT. That’s why I was excited to learn about Autonomous Transformation, the […] The post 507: Creating a More Human Future in the Era of AI with Brian Evergre...

Easily the highlight of my career was the 13+ years I spent with WAY-FM Media Group from 2000 to 2013. My time there included having Dusty Rhodes as a colleague. Dusty recently reached out and introduced me to author Bob Tiede. Bob is the man behind the blog Leading With Questions, inspired by the book […] The post 506: Leading With Questions with Bob Tiede first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .

Years ago, I remember coming across a podcast and blog called My Wife Quit Her Job. I had no idea then that, one day, the creator of this content would one day appear on my podcast. But then, he wrote a book. And our mutual friend, Jeff Goins, suggested an introduction. I’m glad he did. […] The post 505: The Family First Entrepreneur with Steve Chou first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .

Today’s guest is making her second appearance on the podcast. Her first was back in 2020 at the start of the pandemic. That book, called No One’s Listening and It’s Your Fault was geared to leaders. Her new book is intended for managers and employees. It’s all about navigating the inevitable periods of change within […] The post 504: Speak Up or Stay Stuck with Pam Marmon first appeared on Read to...

Over 500 episodes in, and it’s still possible for there to be firsts. This episode brings with it a special milestone; one that includes having featured—for the first time—three members of the same family. In previous episodes I’ve enjoyed having on Lee Cockerell and Dan Cockerell (father and son, respectively) to talk about their books. […] The post 503: Leadership Lessons Drawn From the Wisdom o...

Today’s guest and I seem to have a lot in common, and I’m so glad I was given the chance to meet him and interview him about his book. I think it’s one you definitely need to read for yourself. His name is Jason VanRuler, and his book is called Get Past Your Past: How […] The post 502: Learning to Get Past Your Past with Jason VanRuler first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .

Today’s guest, a former fashion executive, successfully turned her communications expertise into a multimedia brand and consultancy. And today, you and I have the privilege of learning from her years of experience. Her name is Aliza Licht, and her latest book is called On Brand: Shape Your Narrative, Share Your Vision, Shift Their Perception. How […] The post 501: Discover Who You Already Are, Who...

Today’s guest is special to me in so many ways. I’ve admired him for over a decade. The way he carries himself, the kindness he shows to other people, and his ability to appreciate that anyone who crosses his path might have something to teach him, are just some of his more admirable qualities. Today’s […] The post 500: Listen to This or Die with Ray Edwards first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast...

The topic of project management has been the focus of only two other episodes of Read to Lead that I can think of: Episode 101 with Cesar Abeid, and Episode 277 with Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez. Frankly, it’s a topic that doesn’t get covered nearly often enough. Today, I work to change that a bit. Our featured […] The post 499: Decision-Making, Project Management, and Workplace Engagement with Gerald...

I’ve yet to meet my guest today in person, but we live less than 30 minutes from one another. I think I need to work harder at changing that soon. His name is Steve Woodruff, and this will make his second appearance on the podcast; his first being about five years ago in Episode #243. […] The post 498: How to Win with Clarity-Fueled Communications with Steve Woodruff first appeared on Read to Lead...

One is a retired Navy SEAL. The other is an award-winning business executive. Together they’ve built a company called Culture Force. Dare I say both the company and their new book is a force to be reckoned with. Their new book (released August 29, 2023), has quickly become a favorite among those in my Read […] The post 497: How to Create Self-Leading Teams That Win with Kyle Buckett and Chris Meff...

I’ve had the chance to interview a number of professor/authors in the past. Today’s guest is both of those things, but with decades of experience as a CEO and entrepreneur to boot. He is Stanford Graduate School of Business professor David Dodson. His new book is called The Manager’s Handbook: Five Simple Steps to Build […] The post 496: Build a Team, Stay Focused, and Make Better Decisions with D...

When the topic of the book your writing centers around mindset, and the one and only Carol Dweck (author of Mindset: The Psychology of Success) gives it a glowing endorsement, then yours is a book worth paying attention to. Such is the case for my guest today, Eduardo Briceño. His new book, out now, is […] The post 495: Turning the Power of Mindset Into Action with Eduardo Briceño first appeared o...

It’s probably no surprise to you that I appreciate effective communicators. Well, that’s just one of the many reasons I am excited to present to you today’s guest, who’s written a wonderful book on an aspect of presenting not often covered. Impromptu Speaking! His name is Matt Abrahams, and his brand new book, out today, […] The post 494: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot with...

Just about a month ago, I featured a business fable here on the show. Today, I am pleased to feature another. This one is cowritten by an author who’s appeared here before (John David Mann). However, my guest today is the other half of that co-author duo. His name is Dan Rockwell. If his name […] The post 493: The Inner Journey of Leadership with Dan Rockwell first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast...

I’m old enough to remember a book from over 30 years ago called, The Late Shift, a chronicling of the wars between David Letterman, Jay Leno, NBC, and who would eventually end up with the Tonight Show Crown. Our featured book this week reminds of that book in many ways. The difference, however is the […] The post 492: Amazon, Walmart, and the Battle for Our Wallets with Jason Del Rey first appeare...