The Leadership Edge with Joe Glaser

“Energy is everything — and urgency is energy in motion.” In leadership, urgency is the invisible force that separates teams that react from teams that rise . It’s not about chaos or panic. It’s about alignment, pace, and the relentless belief that what we do matters right now. After more than two decades leading high-performing teams in retail and beyond, I’ve learned this: urgency doesn’t start...

“When leaders align, organizations accelerate.” I’ve always believed leadership is a team sport. The greatest success stories I’ve ever been part of didn’t happen because one person carried the weight — they happened because a group of leaders locked arms around a shared purpose and moved together. When leadership becomes collaborative — when courage replaces ego, when candor replaces silence, and...

This is where leadership gets real. Where courage meets candor. And where heart isn’t just something we talk about — it’s something we lead with. Every conversation here lives at the intersection of challenge and growth — where ideas stretch, stories inspire, and truth sparks transformation. We’ll sit down with leaders, innovators, and everyday people who are out there pushing limits — not because...

Everyone goes through seasons

Take ownership and you will see the change

The Challenge is just beginning

🔥 Be the Light: Why I’m Revisiting This Message Some messages are too important to only share once. When I first spoke on this idea, I’ll be honest— I didn’t deliver it with the energy, fire, and passion it deserves. And that matters. Because this isn’t just another leadership principle. It’s about believing in yourself when nobody else does. It’s about choosing to rise when the world tells you t...

For me, leadership has never been about chasing titles orchecking boxes—it’s about investing my heart into the success of my team andorganization. After 26 years of leading in retail, one thing I know for sure isthis: when your heart is in it, the work feels bigger than the role. But here’s the reality—leaders around us don’t all approachthe job the same way. Some lead with deep, heart-focused com...

THAT'S A WRAP ON THE CHALLENGE WEEK 3

“Welcome to The Art of Coaching , a podcast where leadership is more than managing tasks — it’s about unlocking potential. I’m Joe Glaser — retail leader, coach, and believer in leading with courage, candor, and heart. Each episode, we’ll dig into the real conversations that grow people, the tough truths that spark change, and the daily choices that shape culture. Now, my coaching style might not...

Words mean nothing without action!!

When most people picture leadership, they see CEOs,generals, or public figures at the top of organizations. But the truth is,leadership doesn’t only live in corner offices or on stages. It lives in the everyday. It lives in the teachers guiding classrooms, nurses calmingpatients, supervisors coaching teams, and yes—managers on busy retail salesfloors. Leadership is not reserved for the few. It’s p...

There’s a narrative we don’t talk about enough in leadership: what it’s like to lead with ADHD. This past spring, I was officially diagnosed with ADHD. For me, that diagnosis wasn’t just a label—it was a mirror. It explained so much about how my brain operates, how I process information, and why certain aspects of leadership felt more difficult than they should’ve. And honestly, it hit hard. There...

Energy is Everything

“Let Them: Leading with Clarity, Courage, and Peace” In this episode of The Leadership Edge , we explore a transformative leadership mindset inspired by Mel Robbins’ powerful concept: the “Let Them” Theory . At first glance, “Let Them” might sound passive—like giving up control. But in reality, it’s one of the most empowering positions a leader can take. It’s not about apathy—it’s about alignment....