The Leading Life Podcast.

So we're going to bake a cake today...basically and we're going to put together 10 ingredients they're going to make you  more powerful as a leader than ever before. If you can combine even just a couple of these ingredients you're going to have an advantage over everybody else. Why this episode matters is that I guarantee a lot of people are going into this year doing the same stu...

Let’s help create a simpler system for living this year to your fullest potential and cut back the things that don't serve you anymore. My definition of a fulfilling life is quite simply putting your energies into the things that give you the greatest reward. You just have to decide on what that reward is to you…more time to relax, have a body your proud of, more timer with family, more money?...

As we step into 2026, I want to say something that might surprise you: You don’t need a new version of yourself. You just need a clean slate . Let's talk about it here!

Today’s episode is for leaders who are doing their best…but still feel there’s room to grow. Because there always is I want to walk you through some of the things we don't often think about…like I said things we don't know, we don't know. And then we are going to talk about some actionable steps to prevent some of these blind spots going forward. Because when it comes down to it…some o...

In this episode we are gonna talk about 7 easy steps to be a high performance leader in 2026.... 1. Drive Relentless Clarity all day, everyday. 2. Emotional Control Is the New Authority 3. Create Trust through Consistency  4. Standards are Clear, Human, and Non-Negotiable. 5. Focus on Development: Coaching, Not Managing. 6. Provide Feedback: Fast, Honest, and Safe. 7. Your Self-Leadership is the T...

Welcome to your Mid-Week Momentum —a short pause in the week to reset how you lead, how you show up, and how you impact the people around you. Today I want to talk about three soft skills that don’t show up on resumes, don’t get enough attention in training, but quietly determine whether a team thrives… or slowly breaks down. Let's talk about it!

I want share what complaints I hear from employees over and over again that you may not be aware of. Most leadership breakdowns don’t happen in big moments—they happen in the small ones we dismiss

Today, I want to go somewhere deeper than tactics, KPIs, or even leadership skills. I want to go all the way down to human connection — where trust, empathy, respect, and curiosity live. Here’s the truth I’ve learned after 30 years leading people: We don’t bridge humanity with answers. We bridge it with better questions. I don't want to ask you any surface questions. But the deeper ones…much d...

This is the point in the week where energy dips, motivation fades, and doubt starts whispering. Monday’s intention feels far away… and Friday still feels out of reach. And this is usually where people quit—not dramatically, but quietly. They don’t stop completely… they just stop trying as hard.

Ego blinds us. I’ve lived this. I’ve seen it in organizations, I’ve seen it in leaders I admired. The moments where they tried so hard to be the one who had the answers…but forgot the job isn’t to be right. It’s to get it right. Ego is the great destroyer of leadership. But humility? That’s the great builder of people. Today, we’re going to talk about what ego looks like, why it happens, and how g...

Midweek Momentum is about energy and execution . You don’t need a whole overhaul. You just need a small win — today. As small wins stack. They build confidence. They reset momentum when you feel stuck.

Let’s dive into how great leaders stay grounded, clear, and human when everything feels chaotic. And on this episode I will give you simple actionable steps on how to be just that kind of leader. It happens to all of us…there are so many priorities, there are fire alarm projects to jump on or you feel everything is starting great and then the unexpected happens….

This episode is for anyone who begins to think they are not enough for any reason. Let’s dig into that a little and find out why this happens and then talk about the actionable steps you can take today to move forward!

Today, we’re talking about something leaders often underestimate: how to lead your people well during the holiday season. Because let’s be honest — the holidays are joyful, but they’re also heavy. People are juggling family pressure, financial stress, longer hours, crowded stores, disrupted routines… and somehow we still expect full performance and great attitudes. So here’s the truth: the way you...

Today, we’re diving into The Outliers by Malcom Gladwelland breaking down what it really takes to become extraordinary… and more importantly… how you as a leader can help bring greatness out of the people you serve. Let's talk about the actionable steps we can take to lay the ground for excellence!

If you don’t know William H. McRaven, but he’s the Navy SEAL who once said, “If you want to change the world, start by making your bed.” And the thing is… he wasn’t talking about housekeeping.  He was talking about identity, discipline, and mindset. Admiral William H. McRaven is a retired four-star U.S. Navy admiral and former commander of U.S. Special Operations Command. A Navy SEAL for nearly 40...

Today’s Mid-Week Momentum is about something simple… but life-changing:The 90-Second Courage Rule. Most people think courage is a mood. Something you “feel.”Something you wait for. But courage isn’t a mood — it’s a moment. A tiny window where action matters more than emotion. Let's act on it together!

Why Do People Shut Down And How We Leaders Bring Them Back? Let's talk about how I want you to be able to clue in when you see someone disconnecting. because if you don't if you're not able to gauge that you're not able to see it starting to happen then it's going to be ultimately too late to fix. It's easier than you think! Lets dive in!

Here’s a rule I live by…some people talk about what they already know while people looking to excel go seek out information about what they don't. So remember…Self-improvement isn’t about pressure on yourself it’s about clarity, alignment, and becoming someone you’re proud of. Today, we’re walking through 10 powerful questions to help you grow, reset, and lead yourself with intention.

So here is a quick story to help you think about when you feel like the burdens on you are so heavy. And I think we all get caught up into thinking "I've got so much going on in life right now and every day is just like a major struggle." Lets do a quick reset together!

So as you think about this I want to take it a step further and I want you to have the ultimate impact as a leader...  Over the years for me it comes down to one thing and that is to open the doors for people's development and growth. When people ask me what I do I say, "I open doors for others." Not only do I want to open them, but I want to help my people break them down and break into the life...

Every day, we’re writing the story of our life through our choices, our habits, our words, our reactions. But here’s the truth most people miss: you’re either the author of your life… or a just character in someone else’s story. Too often, we drift. We live on autopilot, reacting instead of creating.  We let circumstances, people, or fear write the chapters for us. But what if you decided… to take...

Let's get our teams out of the mid-week slump! Today, let’s talk about how to re-energize a tired team using three simple levers: rituals, connection, and micro-motivation moments.

Let’s talk about turning feedback into fuel! And I am going to teach you the method to help deliver feedback in a way that has a stronger impact and will be win/win for all involved. But also and most importantly I want to have a real and honest conversation with you about this topic. Because I have to call out a lot of nonsense about feedback. And really this episode is about building a culture o...

I know you, like me, desire to make a mark on the world and on the people we encounter. We want to leave this earth better than we found it. So let me ask you when was the last time you paused to really assess your life—not JUST your job, not your goals—but you ? Today, we’re taking a Life Inventory. Let's dive in!