Brad Otto

The Daily LEAD

A leadership podcast for any leader who is passionate about leadership development and self-care, and relationships. It consists of two segments a week: Mental Health Mondays, and Everyday Leaders on Thursdays. 

Author

Brad Otto

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 86 Courage and Vulnerability 22.02.2024

Today we discuss how it takes courage in leadership to be vulnerable. 

Episode 85 Vulnerability Myths 21.02.2024

Today we discuss the myths surrounding vulnerability in leadership. 

Episode 84 Vulnerability Based Trust 20.02.2024

In this episode we discuss how vulnerability based trust is the cornerstone for leadership and healthy teams. 

Episode 83 Inner Peace 19.02.2024

What does Taoism teach us about inner peace and what are some practical ways of achieving it? That's our topic for today on this Mental Health Monday. 

Episode 82 Healthy Accountability 16.02.2024

Accountability isn't just a buzz word, it is a must in leadership. Today we discuss the importance of creating a culture where healthy accountability is key. 

Episode 81 Learning Versus Transformation 15.02.2024

In today's episode we look at the differences between learning and transformation as well as the interconnectedness of the two. 

Episode 80 The Conflict Continuum 14.02.2024

Today we explore Pat Lencioni's Conflict Continuum and how it can benefit leaders. 

Episode 79 Leadership and Making a Difference 13.02.2024

Being a leader is more than just titles or positions it's about so much more. See how a passing conversation with my head football coach in high school changed how I saw leadership. 

Episode 78 Niksen 12.02.2024

Today's episode is about nothing. No literally, nothing as we explore a Dutch practice called niksen. What are the benefits to us as leaders? Welcome to Mental Health Monday! 

Episode 77 Pacing Your Leadership Growth 09.02.2024

The leadership journey can be daunting. So how can we focus on growing as a leader without feeling overwhelmed? 

Episode 76 Risk Taking 08.02.2024

Risk Taking is important in creating a culture of innovation and a culture that supports failing from time to time. 

Episode 75 Silencing Your Inner Critic 07.02.2024

We all have an inner critic. Today we discuss how we can silence the inner critic so that we can effectively lead. 

Episode 74 Teamwork 06.02.2024

We have all heard the phrase "Teamwork makes the dream work," but did you know research proves that. Today we discuss how above everything else, teamwork is the lone key factor that gives any organization a competitive advantage. 

Episode 73 Loving Others Without Allowing Harm 05.02.2024

How do we love and serve others without allowing harm? There is a way, and we discuss those ways on today's episode. 

Episode 72 Calling 02.02.2024

Each one of us has a calling. As a leader it is important to discover your calling and your "why". 

Episode 72 Organizational Leadership 01.02.2024

In this episode we discuss organizational leadership and the importance of starting with a value set. 

Episode 71 Servant Leadership 31.01.2024

In this episode we discuss the importance of servant leadership, or interpersonal leadership. What is it? How can we take steps to implement this style of leadership in our organizations? 

Episode 70: Self-Leadership 30.01.2024

In this episode we discuss the second piece to the Leadership Framework, Self-Leadership, and how it is up to every leader to improve their leadership skills themselves. 

Episode 69: Visionary Leadership 29.01.2024

In this episode we open our discussion of the Leadership Framework. What is it? How can it help you? We also dive into the first category of the Leadership Framework: Vision. 

Episode 68: Equipping Board Members as Fundraisers 26.01.2024

In our final episode with Jennie Smith, GSB Fundraising Partner, we discuss how you can equip your board members to be fundraisers. 

Episode 67: Board Members as Donors 25.01.2024

In this episode our conversation with GSB Fundraising Partner Jennie Smith is about setting expectations for board members and if they should be expected to donate. 

Episode 66: Finding Board Members 24.01.2024

In this conversation with Jennie Smith, partner at GSB Fundraising, we discuss how you can find board members. 

Episode 65: Why Do Board Members Join The Board 23.01.2024

In this episode we continue our conversation with GSB Fundraising Partner Jennie Smith on why board members join a board in the first place. 

Episode 64: Why Boards Don't Fundraise 22.01.2024

Today we welcome our guest Jennie Smith, partner at GSB Fundraising, to discuss why board members don't fundraise. 

Episode 63 How to Implement the Strategic Plan 19.01.2024

In our final episode with Executive Director Peggy Contos Hahn, we discuss the best practices of implementing your strategic plan. 

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