Second Mile Leadership

Most leaders I know are crushing it at work and quietly losing at home. That’s not a win. In this episode, we sat down with Randy Gravitt, author of Winning Begins at Home, and we had one of those conversations that hits different.  We got into why the real test of your leadership isn’t what happens in the boardroom, it’s what happens when you walk through your front door. If you’re serious about...

What does it actually look like to build a leadership culture that lasts — not just talk about it, but live it for decades? In this episode, I sit down with Mark Miller — bestselling author, former Vice President of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A, and one of the most respected voices in leadership development today. Mark began his writing career by teaming up with Ken Blanchard, co-aut...

Building a strong culture isn’t accidental—it’s a deliberate, ongoing process that shapes every aspect of your business. In this episode, we break down what it really takes to create a culture that drives performance, alignment, and long-term success. We start with defining the kind of culture you actually want—beyond buzzwords—and how that vision should guide your decisions. From there, we tackle...

In this episode, we explore why personal development isn’t just a “nice to have” for leaders—it’s essential. Strong leadership starts from within, and the most effective leaders are those who continuously invest in their own growth,  skills, self-awareness, and mindset. Whether you’re an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how you approach growt...

Why do some leaders never have to pull rank to be heard? In this final episode of our influence series, we break down the 4 C’s—and how they shape the kind of leadership people choose to follow. If you want to stop relying on authority and start building real influence, this episode gives you the blueprint.

In Part 2 of our Influence Over Authority series, we dive into one of the most overlooked truths about leadership: people don’t commit to leaders who use authority—they commit to leaders who genuinely care about them. Influence grows when leaders shift their focus from being served to serving the people they lead. In this episode, we talk about why the best leaders intentionally invest in their te...

The strongest leaders don’t lead through authority—they lead through influence. But influence doesn’t begin with others. It begins with you. In Part 1 of this three-part series, we break down why self-mastery is the foundation of effective leadership. From managing ego and emotions to developing a genuine care for the people you lead, the ability to lead yourself determines your ability to lead ot...

Most leaders and entrepreneurs don’t struggle with ideas. They struggle with execution. In this episode, we break down the hidden addiction many business owners have — the dopamine hit of new ideas. The excitement of starting something new. The rush of vision casting. The energy of brainstorming. But here’s the truth: ideas don’t build businesses. Execution does. Success isn’t found in 100 half-fi...

In this episode, we explore why every leader has a personal brand — whether they’ve defined it or not. But this isn’t about marketing or social media. It’s about consistency, clarity, and trust. Your team is always watching how you show up. Are you steady under pressure? Clear in your expectations? Aligned in your words and actions? The most effective leaders aren’t unpredictable — they’re intenti...

Leaders eat last...meaning they get the perks and credit last. The team always gets those things first. But leaders GO first.  Which means when something difficult must be done the leader has to go first. When a new standard is set, the leader must model it first. When the difficult things need to be said or a tough conversation needs to be had, the leader must initiate those things first. Leaders...

In part one we discussed how easy it is to fall into the habit of leading through authority instead of influence and the pitfalls that come with that style of "leadership". In this follow-up episode we discuss how to build influence so you no longer have to "lead" with authority and have the people you lead give you their hearts, minds, and effort because they WANT to and not b...

If you lost your power and authority would your people still follow you? Do they follow because they want to or because they have to? These are important questions for every leader to answer because real leadership is built on service and influence...not power. In this episode, Jason and Isaiah break down the impact that "leading" with authority has on your team and how taking a differen...

Humility is a foundational leadership quality.  It belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of leadership skills. Humans default to ego so humility is something that has to be developed. In this episode we break down why leading with ego is dangerous and how to develop the humility necessary to be an effective leader...

Being a high level communicator is essential as a leader.  Yet, it's a skill few leaders work hard enough to develop. In this episode, we break down the importance of communication and give actionable tips, tactics, and strategies you can implement to improve your communication skills and thereby become a more effective leader.

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a core leadership skill that every leader must master.  It is impossible to be a great leader without elite EI. In this episode we break down why it's so important and what you can do today to begin improving in that area of your leadership.

In this episode we discuss the jumping off point of becoming a great leader in every area of life. Living in Realty and telling yourself the truth. Sounds simple.  Sounds like common sense.  But we are shocked by how many people fail to do this...and don't even realize it. In the episode we discuss this phenomenon and exactly what to do about it. In the episode we reference Jordan Peterson&ap...

In part 1 we discussed the importance of intentionally seeking discomfort in your life.  In this episode we continue that conversation as well as tell you how we add discomfort to our lives in order to make us better, more capable, and stronger men...and how you can do the same.

Humans are creatures of comfort.  We are hard wired to seek it and avoid discomfort or anything that can be seen as a threat. The problem, however, is that discomfort is the only place humans can grow. As a result, we have to go against our biological wiring and put ourselves in difficult situations if we hope to grow and become better versions of ourselves. In this episode, Isaiah and Jason discu...

In this episode we discuss the 2 elements of leadership that you must get right if you want to be a successful leader.  They are absolute game changers.  Get them wrong and you are in real trouble.

Welcome to the Second Mile Leadership Podcast! In today's episode we discuss out mission to build and create more leaders as well a a brief introduction of the hosts!