Chris Kolenda

The Leaders Edge Hosted by Chris Kolenda

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The Leader's Edge brings timeless leadership lessons to life through the lens of America's most consequential Civil War battles. Hosted by retired Army colonel, combat leader, and leadership advisor Chris Kolenda, this series takes listeners on a powerful journey across the battlefields of Antietam and Gettysburg—transforming historical events into modern business insights. Each episode blends battlefield storytelling with practical leadership frameworks designed to help executives, entrepreneurs, and team leaders build unshakable organizations. From accountability and communication to strateg...

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Chris Kolenda

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Ep. 5 - From Offsite to Impact: A Client's Journey Through Battlefield Leadership 24.07.2025 37:34

To follow along with the visual models spoken about in this episode, watch the videos or download the visual model worksheets at chriskolenda.com/podcast . In this special episode of the "The Leader's Edge," host Chris Kolenda sits down with Cassandra Bald—marketing strategist at the Lisa Larter Group and a past participant in the Leader's Edge Antietam-Gettysburg Offsite. Together, they reflect o...

Ep. 4 - Clarity in Command: The Cure for Confusion and Missed Goals 24.07.2025 29:00

To follow along with the visual models spoken about in this episode, watch the videos or download the visual model worksheets at chriskolenda.com/podcast . In this fourth episode of The Leader's Edge, Chris Kolenda tackles one of the most overlooked leadership pitfalls: unclear expectations. Using vivid examples from Gettysburg and Antietam, Chris reveals how vague orders and poor communication ca...

Ep. 3 - Elite Accountability: Turning Feedback Into a Force Multiplier 24.07.2025 49:54

To follow along with the visual models spoken about in this episode, watch the videos or download the visual model worksheets at chriskolenda.com/podcast . In this third episode of "The Leader's Edge," Chris Kolenda talks about accountability as a tool for shaping future performance rather than punishment. In particular, he addresses how 80% of leaders struggle with accountability conversations, w...

Ep. 2 - From Micromanaged to Mission-Driven: Building a Buy-In Culture 24.07.2025 28:59

To follow along with the visual models spoken about in this episode, watch the videos or download the visual model worksheets at chriskolenda.com/podcast . In this second episode of "The Leader's Edge," Chris Kolenda examines how to transform unengaged employees into an enthusiastic, productive team through two key frameworks. The "gaining buy-in" framework requires compelling clarity about expect...

Ep. 1 - Unbeatable Positioning: How Great Leaders Think Upstream 24.07.2025 33:39

To follow along with the visual models spoken about in this episode, watch the videos or download the visual model worksheets at chriskolenda.com/podcast . In this debut episode of "The Leader's Edge," retired Army colonel Chris Kolenda explores how leaders can create unbeatable positioning for their organizations. Drawing from his experience leading 800 paratroopers in Afghanistan and lessons fro...