The Naked Leadership Podcast

This week Dan, Adrian, and Chad sit down with Brittany Driscoll CEO of Squeeze. Topics we discuss: The timing of opportunities The parts of ourselves we are reckoning with The gift of reading a room Others witnessing our failures The question... "will I look back on my decisions and be proud?" You can follow Brittany on LinkedIn by clicking here And on Instagram! You can check out Squeeze here! Br...

This week Adrian sits down with chad to discuss the distinction of focusing on Limitations or possibilities in our leadership and company. Topics discussed: Adrian's experience of getting divorced What allows people to see possibility How we enroll others into our limitations Limitations are like a fish in water The difference between options and possibilities Click here to join us for the upcomin...

Click here to join us for the next Intrepid in LA California. This week Adrian sits down with Chad to talk about the parallels between effective leadership and coaching. Some of the topics they touch on are: What is worth suffering for Aim gives context Unapologetic commitment What is my relationship to feedback If you want to grow go where you don't want to go https://leadership.takenewground.com...

This week we sit down with Tyler Kelley, COO of Evoke Advisors , an independent investment advisory firm. We talk about: Tylers leadership history His time as Student Body President at USC His time on Wall Street Why he does the work he does at Evoke How having genuine care has attributed to his success How his leadership as a dad differs from his leadership in the business Tyler is the Chief Oper...

This week Dan and Adrian sit down with Chad to talk about the role of a leader when it comes to the stress that their team might experience due to the work they are engaged in. Topics touched on: Stress is not a bad thing Tension = transformation Short term gain = long term pain Stress is a natural byproduct of challenge Relieving vs managing stress

This week Dan, Adrian, and Chad sit down to discuss the questions "why would people follow you?" Some of the topics they hit on: You don't become a leader in a moment Leadership is a good long look in the mirror The question is dangerous because it is answered with results Fail with humility to learn This is a volunteer army Click here to join us for the next Revenant Process in Nashville TN!

We sit down with Bryan Niederhelm to talk about the correlation and overlap of leadership and protecting. Things we touch on with Bryan: Bryan's background in the Marines and his time at Gavin de Becker & Associates First Principles thinking P.O.V. (Purpose, Outcomes, Values) What offers stability and confidence? Why leaders are protectors and vice versa Download The Uncertainty Paradigm: https://...

Welcome to our 100th episode!!! When people say they want to change, what they might actually want is transformation. In this episode we talk about: What is change? People want something different to happen now Why you will never change, and you don’t have to! What is transformation? Pain relief vs how good can it get Do you want to feel better, or have a meaningful experience?   Join us for the u...

Chad, Adrian, and Dan sit down and talk about time management. They discuss: Failed time management is a symptom of a bigger problem The constraint of time is a blessing Making a powerful request to open more possibility Intentionality is the greatest time asset What do I need to give up on vs. how do I have it all turn out www.takenewground.com

Tap here to join us in Nashville Feb 4-6, 2022 for the next Impact Series! Jessica Zweig will be headlining Adrian, Dan, and Alli Webb of Drybar will be training.   What we discuss: The confidence rollercoaster of being a founder Those who have a ring-side seat to our transformation How we make our companies grow The paradox that exists in authenticity Why your fear is your ally Jessica is an inte...

In this episode, Chad sits down with Adrian and Dan to discuss the idea that so many resources focus on learning about leadership. And how do we take it from learning about leadership to EXERCISING leadership? We discuss topics such as: Leadership learning vs. leadership practice What arrogance in leadership looks like What role does flow play in leadership practice The value of "knowing" as a bus...

This week Chad, Dan, and Adrian sit down with Paul Hanson, President of Epcon Franchising. In this conversation we chat about: The power of the franchising model Risk and confidence, what’s the relationship? Where Paul continues to risk at his level of leadership Evaluating if a risk is worth taking What having confidence in your team says about you was a leader Paul Hanson has been a leader in ho...

This week Chad sits down with Dan and Adrian to discuss the topic of FEAR and COURAGE. We really dig into the obvious and the nuance of the experience of fear in leadership. Peace is not necessarily an indicator that you have made the right decision Why we shouldn’t interpret the experience of fear as “there must be a problem” Courage is a result of curiosity Fear can invite us to pay attention or...

This week Chad sits down with Dan and Adrian to explore the topic of conflicting intentions and how they show up in our leadership and business. What is intention and how does it show up in my leadership? Intentions equal results. What if you actually want the results that you say you don’t want? How is what I am afraid of the opportunity I am looking for? How intentions are like an iceberg. We ar...

https://www.impact.takenewground.com/ This week Chad sits down with Adrian and Dan to discuss the idea of SAFE SPACES! Spoiler alert, the tenants don't hold up! But will let you listen for yourself. Some topics discussed: What does it mean to have a safe space? How safe spaces might hinder our ability to connect with each other. The fear of "I am my failure" The distinction between safety and secu...

https://www.impact.takenewground.com/ In this conversation, we sit down with our very own Mark Edwards and discuss the almost universal experience of the founder of feeling alone. We hit so many meaningful points that really call into question the story of being "lonely at the top". If you have ever felt lonely in your position of leadership, this episode is a must-listen! We cover: Why founders f...

Pursue curiosity at all costs! In order to be interesting, you have to be interested The paradox of being curious and having answers Attention is the greatest gift you can give another human being How to be the most interesting person in the room The two things all humans are hard-wired for Carl began his creative career as a songwriter and touring musician, and now uses those same abilities as a...

This is a replay of an episode that originally dropped on February 12, 2020. This week Chad, Dan, and Adrian sit down to discuss the topic of connecting to current reality, and how to lead from a place of reality. Why a leader should care if they are connected to current reality or not What are we talking about when we talk about connecting current reality? What does it mean to ground in reality?...

Linda’s growing up in New Zealand and how she got her competitive edge How to see competition as information Buy, collaborate or defeat the competition You have to choose to be happy now and it's not about the money Being underestimated as a woman founder Working from the best possible outcome when a crisis hits Linda is a tech entrepreneur with growth experience founding and building two large gl...

https://www.impact.takenewground.com/ Summary: Signs that you should begin the conversation about seeking investment How to handle the common fears of taking on investment Once you take investment, you could be fired The behavioral changes that are needed to take on money What investors are looking for to invest Show Notes:   Mark Edwards engages with executive teams facing challenges and opportun...

https://wearerevenant.com/ GENEVIEVE PITURRO was a successful television marketing executive in New York City for twenty years until a little girl’s question changed the course of her life forever—and she jumped off the corporate ladder. She began delivering pajamas and books to children in shelters and in 2001 founded Pajama Program, a non-profit which has been recognized nationwide for both its...

Join us in Austin TX, Oct 28-31 for the Revenant Process! You can get more details here... https://wearerevenant.com/ We want to say thank you to you, our podcast listener, so use the link below to get a significant discount on the enrollment price. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/172187987907/?discount=GIFT500 We'll see you in Austin!!

***Join 20 other founders and 3 coaches working on your specific challenge in your business at the next Impact Series with Alli Webb! impact.takenewground.com ***Come experience unprecedented results in your life and relationships. Other attendees have said it's a decade of growth in just 4 days. wearerevenant.com Summary: The masks we wear as leaders Leading from intuition and loving the people w...

impact.takenewground.com Summary How to get an organization to adapt Dealing with scattered founders Independence, codependence, and interdependence Safety vs. Security Show Notes: The Harrison Assessment is a tool that we use to map out the culture of a team. It is based on Paradox theory which states two traits that seem to be opposite of each other actually support each other and can balance ea...

timeto.takenewground.com Summary: What leadership means to Kevin How complacency kills us How our beliefs create our results What indifference does to our business Show Notes: Born, raised, and educated by the brotherly love of Philadelphia. With an athletic background, a financially sound mind, and hustlers’ heart Kevin has taken the fitness industry by storm. Kevin currently sits at the head of...