Andrew Zook
The Leading Life Podcast.
The Leading Life Podcast is about what it really takes to grow, lead, and live with purpose. I’m your host Andy Zook. I have over three decades of experience building teams and developing people, this show delivers practical tools you can use immediately. Each week you’ll learn how to become a stronger leader at work, take greater ownership of your personal life, and develop the mindset needed to create lasting momentum. No corporate theory. Just actionable insights to help you lead your life at a higher level. My mission is for you to become a stronger leader!
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Episodes
Episode 53: How to Protect Yourself at Work. 10.02.2025 18:35
I want to have an open and honest conversation about the workplace and how we can better navigate it. Lets talk about what to avoid and what we can do better!
Episode 52: Life Advice I wish I’d had when I was Younger. (Part 2) 07.02.2025 21:57
I often think if I could go back with the knowledge I have now to when I was 16-25 years old; what would be the best life advice that I would impart upon myself.? So here's my list for today. I wish I had a real handle on these topics when I was younger. It would have saved me some heartaches and struggles. So like I said in the first episode…this is advice. I’m not saying this is answer for e...
Episode 51: Life Advice I wish I’d had when I was Younger. (Part 1) 03.02.2025 23:01
I often think back to when I was 16-18 years old and what would be the best life advice that I would impart upon myself. Remember you're the leader of your life. Here’s my best advice for the young I wish I had and took seriously and why I’m telling you. Let's talk about it.
Episode 50: What is your Anti-Vision? 31.01.2025 22:47
So we often talk about Vision on this podcast and we talk about things we want when we think about our life. Well today we’re gonna talk about your anti-vision. I want you to start from what you don’t want to happen. Let's dive in!
Episode 49: Where is Your Place in This World? 27.01.2025 19:53
Hello There, are you fulfilled with your place in the world? Are you really happy right where you stand? Is it possible that everything around you isn't what it seems? Are you going through the motions or on this hamster wheel in your life? I really want to dig in with you today and ask you... is that you? Do you love who you are? Do you love your values? Do you really love the people that surroun...
Episode 48: Why Are We So Afraid of Failure? 24.01.2025 21:15
Why do we as humans fear failing so much to the point that we don’t even try? We don’t even fully go for what we want in this life. Let’s jump into this topic. Straight talk, real strategies and common-sense solutions...here we go! We are not going to let fear dominate our minds ANYMORE. Lets talk about it!
Episode 47: How to Stop Worrying Your Life Away. 20.01.2025 17:44
I’m gonna teach you in simple 3 steps how to reduce worrying in your life. We are also going to work through 5 examples of things that often worry us the most and what I recommend to help. So a couple of references for reading from this episode to further help: - Man’s searchfor meaning by Viktor Frankel - How toStop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie Let's dig in!
Episode 46: 5 Easy Ways to Level Up Professionally Right Now! 13.01.2025 17:26
I don't want you to waste energy on things that don't progress your business, your ideas, your fulfillment, better relationships, etcetera. And when it comes time for a promotion opportunity you want to have your best foot forward. And I want you to be remembered for being professional in all situations. So what I wanted to share with you today are some behaviors that I have made notes in my mind...
Episode 45: Your Secret Superpower! 06.01.2025 19:10
This episode is about a secret Superpower that you didn’t even know you had. You have this secret superpower. A lot of people don’t know they possess it. So while this may sound simplistic it is something that a lot of people simply don't realize when they get up every morning. It's all about your mindset! So grab your journal and dive in with me. As always going to be transparent with you…I have...
Episode 44: How to Be a Truly Effective Coach! 30.09.2024 13:53
Life is a perpetual motion of stepping up and that’s where coaching comes in! So I think this episode will be beneficial to anyone who wants to improve employee development, their teams performance and follow through on expectations. I think it can be applied to many things so this is for you teachers out there, this is for your sports team, this is for your office, this is for whoever is under yo...
Episode 43: How Do We Let Go and Move Forward? 23.09.2024 20:47
So I've had a couple discussions lately where I wonder exactly when do we let go of a challenge or an emotional situation that we went through and we begin to move forward? When do you let go of a bad memory and start looking forward to creating new good ones? Let's talk about how to navigate through this together!
Episode 42: How to Develop a Winning Mindset! (Part 2) 16.09.2024 16:30
How does one develop a winning mindset? So we know how we need to wire our brain around thinking that way, but what are the next actionable steps to take. So I put it into 7 key components that I think we can all do. 1. Start with a vision. 2. Set goals. 3. Maintain confidence. 4. Stay disciplined. 5. Upskill regularly. 6. Build your network 7. Never play victim. Lets...
Episode 41: How to Develop a Winning Mindset! (Part 1) 09.09.2024 17:06
Hi Everyone...I wanted to do an episode around what is a winning mindset and how do we develop one? I figured that it would not be enough in one single episode so I made it a two-part type of thing. With the first part really culling information from experts and psychologists. And the second part really being information and the strategy that I have put together. Before I started this episode, I w...
Episode 40: Stop Making Work Harder Than it is and Increase Productivity. 10.06.2024 18:10
Are we making work harder than it has to be? Let's stop spinning our wheels. Let's talk about a few things here that will help!
Episode 39: Be a Better Co-Worker Today! 03.06.2024 13:50
5 simple reminder to help you be a better co-worker... 1. Always be encouraging. 2. Check-in with your co-workers. 3. Be a partner, be helpful. 4. Make work fun. 5. Celebrate their success.
Episode 38: 5 Life Lessons I learned From My Mother. 27.05.2024 25:13
Life gets complicated. It can be a lot to navigate through. Sometimes you have to zoom out a little and refocus on what matters most. I think this episode will help cut through the complexities and get back to our core values. So much of my leadership comes from my Mother. She instilled so many values in me that helped prepare me for life. Here are a few the guided me the most: 1. Be a gentleman....
Episode 37: 5 Life Lessons I Learned From My Father. 22.04.2024 17:57
A couple simple lessons from my father that impacted my life.... 1. Accept both life is not fair, but more fair than for many others. 2. Prioritize what’s truly important. 3. Put the hard work in. Do it 100% right the first time. Don’t half way any project. 4. Always show respect. 5. Always tell the truth. Lets talk about it here....
Episode 36: Create a Great Place for People to Work. 15.04.2024 20:28
How can we create better places for our people to work in? I call these the 7 “P’s” of creating a great place for people to work. 1. Provide a clear explanation of goals, values and accountability for performance. 2. Provide a completely objective space for them to perform their best in. 3. Provide resources for them team to learn and excel. 4. Provide diversity, equity and inclusion. 5. Provide f...
Episode 35: Break these 3 Bad habits In Your Life Today! 08.04.2024 21:29
1. Stop complaining. Be apromoter of ppl. Be a promoter of ideas. Be a promoter of solutions. Action is everything, 2. Stop Stopping and keep building the next best thing! Then the next. 3.Lose the ego and demonstrate humility by practicing self-awareness.
Episode 34: Sometimes The World Just Needs a Hug. 11.03.2024 25:16
Hi Everybody.... Let's not be afraid to do more acts of kindness, acts of love, acts of support.... We need more of this in the world. So I’m asking you…will you take the leap? Will you take the chance to better embrace the humanity around you? I just refuse to believe you can ever be wrong in showing the world more love. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step…. Lets get star...
Episode 33: 5 Simple Steps to Better Leadership Today! 26.02.2024 20:39
Hi I hope this episode has impact in one of two ways: One is if you report to a manager or leader then I want you to consider are they leading you effectively. Meaning, what are you getting from them? Are they interested in your development? Are they interested in thework you do? For those in a leadership position then I want you to think about what I am saying and reflect on this...Are you taking...
Episode 32: Courage Today will Change Your Tomorrow! 19.02.2024 16:49
We are the products of the life we design for ourselves and with that said Let’s talk about Courage. Just one act of courage can change the trajectory of your life and of those around you.
Episode 31: Get Better with Money Right Now! 12.02.2024 17:01
So a couple things that I’ve learned along the way regarding finances. I’m not a millionaire and I’m not necessarily great with money. BUT I’m not bad either…so like the title of this episode says... get better with money right now. So if youcould be better with money, this is for you. I think we all have opportunities to get better. Some of this very, very is basic, but basic is sometimes all you...
Episode 30: Stop Calling Yourself a Leader if you do this! 05.02.2024 13:52
If you are a leader who changes his or her approach to fit in with the boss above them then please stop calling yourself a leader. You’re not a leader, you’re a chameleon. You’re a follower just trying to appease who’s above you. Leadership is influence. And influence is the currency of true leadership.
Episode 29: The World is Already Full of Average. 29.01.2024 19:18
The world is already full of average. Remember this… If you practice normal, you're gonna play normal. BUT if you practice harder and at a higher level of excellence then you will execute that on the field. Like Will Smith has said, “I've always considered myself to be just average talent and what I have is a ridiculous insane obsessiveness for practice and preparation.” We are all cut out...
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