Deep Leadership

#0458 – Stop Making Leadership About You with Bob Rogers Oct 10, 2026 2312 Leadership isn't about you. It's about the people you lead. Too many leaders focus on delivering their message, sharing their vision, and telling people what to do. But what if the secret to effective leadership isn't about what you say, but how you make people think, feel, and act? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Bob Rogers, founder of BRC Imagination Arts and author of Deep

#0457 – Why Successful Men Struggle in the Second Half of Life with Dr. Kenneth Ro Oct 4, 2026 2229 What if the second half of your life could actually be better than the first? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Dr. Kenneth Ro, a double board-certified physician with more than 35 years of experience on the front lines of medicine and the author of Prime: How to Win in the Second Half of Life. After treating more than 170,000 patients, Dr. Ro noticed a troubling pattern: succes

#0456 – Stop Trying to Manage Uncertainty. Use It. With Meridith Elliott Powell Sep 30, 2026 2166 Stop Trying to Manage Uncertainty. Use It. Uncertainty isn’t going away. In fact, it may be the new normal. So instead of trying to manage change, what if leaders learned how to use it to their advantage? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I’m joined by Hall of Fame speaker, award-winning author, and leadership expert Meridith Elliott Powell. Meridith has spent more than 25 years st

#0455 – How to Build a Great Team in a Mediocre Company with Stephen Baer Sep 27, 2026 2248 What if you can’t fix your entire company, but you can build an exceptional team within it? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by Stephen Baer, serial entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author of Stickology: How to Build Unbreakable Connections with Employees and Customers for Life. Stephen has spent his career studying a question every leader should care about: Why do people sta

#0454 – You Can’t Lead Others Until You Lead Yourself with Steve “Moby” Leitch Sep 23, 2026 2463 What happens when your identity is built on achievement, and then everything you’ve achieved disappears? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I talk with Steve "Moby" Leitch, Amazon bestselling author, endurance athlete, leadership coach, and one of only a small number of people to complete the Ocean Seven. Steve shares his remarkable journey from success to losing his business, marria

#0453 – Stop Planning. Start Thinking Strategically with Charlie Curson Sep 19, 2026 2544 Strategy is not planning. And being busy doesn’t necessarily mean you’re being strategic. In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I’m joined by Charlie Curson, founder of Mandarin and author of the international bestselling book Be More Strategic. Charlie has spent more than 25 years helping leaders around the world develop their ability to think strategically and make better decisions in

#0452 – Why Your Business Should Run Better Without You with Joe Sandin Sep 16, 2026 2249 What if one of the best signs of leadership is that your business runs better when you’re not there? In this episode, I sit down with Joe Sandin, founder and CEO of Onsharp, a software company he started from his college dorm room more than 26 years ago. Joe built the company without outside investment, choosing to grow at his own pace while focusing on relationships, culture, and building a busi

#0451 – Hope Is Not a Strategy: How Leaders Prepare for the Unexpected with Alan Porter Sep 13, 2026 2309 Hope is not a strategy. In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Alan Porter, a retired U.S. Army Blackhawk instructor pilot, financial fiduciary, author, and founder of Strategic Wealth Strategies. Alan spent more than 21 years in the Army, where he learned that when the pressure is highest, you don’t rise to the occasion. You fall back on your preparation. Today, he applies that sam

#0450 – Why Modern Leaders Need Ancient Wisdom with Dr. Josh Herring Sep 9, 2026 2441 What if some of the best answers to today’s leadership challenges were written thousands of years ago? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Josh Herring, Director of the Logres Institute for Classical Liberal Studies, Curriculum Program Manager for the Rafiki Foundation, and author of Sons of Adam, Daughters of Eve: C.S. Lewis’s Images of Gender. Josh makes the case

#0449 – Too Many Ideas Are Killing Your Team with David Fung Sep 5, 2026 2303 Too many ideas can be just as dangerous as too few. In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I talk with David Fung, a former senior director at Salesforce who spent more than 20 years in tech before founding Coachful Coaching. David has led high-performing teams through constant change, and today he helps leaders navigate transitions, build resilience, and lead with greater clarity. We d

#0448 – The Decisions That Define You as a Leader with Dr. Fay Niewiadomski Sep 2, 2026 2440 What do your toughest decisions reveal about who you really are as a leader? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I talk with Dr. Fay Niewiadomski, international award-winning change management strategist, cultural transformation consultant, and author of Decisions That Matter. Fay has spent decades working with leaders, CEOs, board members, presidents, and government ministers around the world.

#0447 – Stop Avoiding Conflict: How to Handle Difficult Conversations with Dr. Irvine Nugent Aug 29, 2026 1971 Conflict is unavoidable in leadership. The question is whether you deal with it or let it grow. In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Irvine Nugent, leadership and conflict management expert, keynote speaker, and co-founder of Conflict EQ. Growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles gave Irvin an early and deeply personal understanding of conflict, trust, and th

#0446 – Why Small Businesses Should Stop Acting Like Big Companies with Sri Kaza Aug 26, 2026 2628 What if the biggest mistake a small business can make is trying to operate like a big company? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I’m joined by Sri Kaza, seasoned business leader, former McKinsey advisor, entrepreneur, and author of Unconvention. After studying thousands of small businesses and examining which ones survived major disruptions, Sri discovered something surprising: the

#0445 – The Skills AI Can’t Replace with Katie O'Malley Aug 22, 2026 2380 As AI continues to reshape the workplace, what will separate the people who thrive from those who get left behind? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by Katie O’Malley, executive coach, leadership educator, and founder of Encourage Coaching. Katie has spent more than 20 years helping people build meaningful careers, become stronger leaders, and create more courageous workplace culture

#0444 – Why Great Leaders Stop Giving People the Answers with Dave Garrison Aug 16, 2026 2260 What if the biggest thing holding your team back is you? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I’m joined by Dave Garrison, leadership strategist, former CEO, and co-author of The Buy-In Advantage. Dave has spent more than 25 years helping leaders build organizations where employees don’t just show up, they bring their ideas, energy, and initiative with them. We discuss why great leade

#0443 – Your Voice Is Telling People More Than You Think with Dr. Carl DuPont Aug 13, 2026 2278 What does your voice say about you before people even process your words? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Carl DuPont, co-author of The Presence Principle and an expert in executive presence, vocal intelligence, and leadership communication. Carl explains why our voices reveal far more than we realize and how leaders can use tone, inflection, rhythm, volume, and

#0442 – Stop Wasting Time on Low Performers with Mike Goldman Aug 8, 2026 2163 What if the biggest mistake you’re making as a leader is spending too much time on your low performers? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Mike Goldman, leadership team coach, TEDx speaker, and USA Today bestselling author of The Strength of Talent: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Profit. Mike challenges the traditional approach to performance management and explains why lea

#0441 – How Great Leaders Stay Calm Under Pressure with Noel Cardenas Aug 1, 2026 2319 How Great Leaders Stay Calm Under Pressure What does it take to stay calm when lives are on the line? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I sit down with Noel Cardenas, retired U.S. Army Colonel and CEO of Memorial Hermann Southeast & Pearland Hospitals, to explore what leadership looks like under the most demanding conditions imaginable. Noel shares lessons from building a 164-bed

#0440 – Stop Managing People and Start Building Owners with Greg Hawks Jul 25, 2026 2235 Stop Managing People and Start Building Owners Most leaders spend their careers trying to manage people. What if the real goal isn't better management... but building owners? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I sit down with keynote speaker, leadership advisor, and bestselling author Greg Hawks to explore why ownership is the missing ingredient in so many organizations. Greg shares

#0439 – Why Working Harder Is Making You Less Effective with Alex Davids Jul 18, 2026 2193 Why Working Harder Is Making You Less Effective | Alex Davids Most leaders believe the path to better results is simple: work harder, stay busy, and push through. But what if that mindset is actually making you less effective? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I sit down with performance expert Alex Davids to explore the neuroscience behind sustainable high performance. Drawing on

#0438 – Why the Best Leaders Never Planned to Be Leaders with Jessie Hathcock Jun 25, 2026 2273 Most people think great leaders have always dreamed of being in charge. But what if the opposite is true? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Jessie Hathcock, President of The Loading Dock and founder of Scale Simple, to explore how purpose, humility, and service shape exceptional leaders. Jessie shares her remarkable journey from middle school teacher and nonprofit leader to lead

#0437 – Your Body Knows You’re Burned Out Before You Do with Melissa Gonzalez Jun 20, 2026 2177 Your Body Knows You're Burned Out Before You Do What if the warning signs of burnout show up long before you recognize them? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Melissa Gonzalez, author of The Purpose Pivot, to explore why so many high achievers ignore the signals their bodies are sending them until it's too late. After a life-threatening health crisis forced her to stop, Melissa

#0436 – Why the Best Leaders Stop Trying to Control Everything with Yining Wang Jun 4, 2026 2483 Stop trying to control everything. Most leaders believe their job is to control outcomes, manage every detail, and have all the answers. But what if that mindset is actually making leadership harder? In this episode, Yining Wang joins me to discuss why the best leaders stop trying to control everything and instead focus on developing inner clarity, self-awareness, and purpose. Drawing on his exp

#0435 – Why Your Excuses Are Holding You Back with Patrick Engasser May 30, 2026 2572 Why Your Excuses Are Holding You Back What if the biggest thing standing between you and success isn't your circumstances, your competition, or your limitations... but the excuses you've accepted as truth? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Patrick Engasser, bestselling author, business coach, motivational speaker, and former top-performing sales leader. Patrick has been blind s

#0434 – Why High-Trust Teams Outperform Everyone Else with Dr. Dennis Reina & Dr. Michelle Reina May 21, 2026 2605 What makes people trust a leader? And why do some teams thrive under pressure while others fall apart? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with trust experts Dr. Michelle Reina and Dr. Dennis Reina, co-founders of Reina Trust Building and authors of The Art of Trust Building, to explore the real impact trust has on leadership, culture, and performance. We dive deep into: Why high-

#0433 – Why Innovation Fails Without the Right People with Dr. Bruce Vojak May 17, 2026 2315 Most companies think innovation is about technology, strategy, or process. Dr. Bruce Vojak says they’re wrong. In this episode of Deep Leadership, Jon Rennie sits down with innovation expert Dr. Bruce Vojak to explore why innovation succeeds or fails based on the people inside the organization. Drawing from decades of experience at companies like Motorola and from his research on “serial innovato

#0432 – Why Authentic Leadership Is So Hard at Work with Dr. Rashidah Leverett May 14, 2026 2203 Most leadership advice tells you to “just be authentic.” But what happens when the workplace pressures you to become someone else? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with leadership coach, consultant, and author Dr. Rashida Leverett to explore why authentic leadership is so difficult in today’s workplace. Drawing from over 30 years of experience in the military, government, higher edu

#0431 – Why High Performers Will Win in the AI Era (and Others Won’t) with Jacob Morgan May 9, 2026 2138 What happens when AI enters the workplace at full speed? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with futurist, bestselling author, and workplace expert Jacob Morgan to discuss why the future of work will reward high performers more than ever before. We explore the return of accountability in the workplace, the growing divide between high performers and average contributors, and why AI wo

#0430 – The Networking Mistake That Could Cost You Your Career with Greg Roche May 6, 2026 2284 The Networking Mistake That Could Cost You Your Career What happens when you lose your job… and realize you have nobody to call? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with networking expert and author Greg Roche to discuss why so many professionals wait too long to build meaningful relationships and how that mistake can quietly damage careers. Greg shares how losing his HR leadership r

#0429 – Why Smart People Get the World Wrong with Peter Lamont May 2, 2026 2405 Why do smart people get things so wrong? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Professor Peter Lamont to explore a powerful idea: it’s not what you think that matters most—it’s how you think. We dive into his concept of Radical Thinking—a different approach to critical thinking that challenges you to examine the roots of your beliefs. Peter explains why every one of us is operating

#0428 – Why Self-Awareness Is the Leadership Skill Most Leaders Lack with Margaret Andrews Apr 30, 2026 2157 Why Self-Awareness Is the Leadership Skill Most Leaders Lack Most leaders don’t fail because they lack skill, experience, or good intentions—they fail because they don’t truly understand themselves. In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Margaret Andrews, author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others, to unpack why self-awareness is the foundation of effective leadership—and why so many

#0427 – Leadership Decisions You Can’t Afford to Get Wrong with Dr. Linda Henman Apr 25, 2026 2191 Leadership Decisions You Can’t Afford to Get Wrong In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Dr. Linda Henman, advisor, author, and expert in high-stakes decision-making, to talk about the leadership decisions you simply can’t afford to get wrong. Most organizations are full of people who know how to execute. They run fast, deliver results, and get promoted. But when the stakes are hi

#0426 – Stop Being the Fixer & Start Leading People with Robert Heath, Sr. Apr 22, 2026 2350 Most leaders don’t fail because they don’t care. They fail because no one ever taught them how to lead. In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Robert Heath Sr., a former Marine Corps officer, attorney, and leadership coach, to unpack one of the biggest traps leaders fall into—the need to be the fixer. If you’re the person everyone relies on to solve problems, this conversation mig

#0425 – Great at Your Job? That Doesn’t Mean You’re a Great Leader with Dr. Peter James Apr 18, 2026 2226 What happens when your best performer becomes your worst leader? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Dr. Peter James, President and CEO of HCG Strategic Partners, to unpack one of the most common (and costly) mistakes organizations make: promoting great individual contributors into leadership roles without preparing them to lead. Peter brings a rare perspective shaped by leadersh

#0424 – Broken Trust: How Great Leaders Fix It with Dr. Darryl Stickel Apr 11, 2026 2408 Broken Trust: How Great Leaders Fix It Trust is at some of the lowest levels we’ve ever seen—and leaders are paying the price. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Darryl Stickel to unpack what trust really is, why it’s collapsing in today’s uncertain world, and how great leaders rebuild it inside their teams. We talk about the real definition of trust (it’s not what you think), why confidence

#0423 – Claim Authority First – Then Figure It Out with Tom Kubiniec Apr 5, 2026 2276 What if you didn’t wait for permission… and just claimed authority? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I sit down with Tom Kubiniec, President and CEO of Securit Tactical, who built multiple successful companies without a degree, corporate experience, or a traditional playbook. Tom shares how he carved out a leadership position in an industry that had no clear expert—and why sometim

#0422 – Crisis Is Coming. Are You Ready? With Stephanie Craig Mar 27, 2026 2185 Crisis Is Coming. Are You Ready? Every leader will face a crisis. The question is whether you’ll be prepared—or caught off guard. In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Stephanie Craig, President of Kith, to talk about what most leaders get wrong about crisis management—and how to fix it before it’s too late. Stephanie shares why crisis preparedness is a mindset, not a checklist, a

#0421 – Stop Fixing Problems - Do This Instead with George Pesansky Mar 21, 2026 2290 Stop Fixing Problems! Most leaders are trained to hunt problems, fix issues, and eliminate failure. But what if that mindset is actually limiting performance? In this episode, Jon sits down with George Pesansky, author of Super Performance, to challenge the way we think about leadership, operations, and improvement. Instead of obsessing over what’s broken, George explains how the best leaders id

#0420 – The Success Trap: Why High Achievers Feel Empty at the Top with Keren Eldad Mar 14, 2026 2132 The Success Trap: Why High Achievers Feel Empty at the Top Success is supposed to make you happy… so why do so many high achievers feel trapped? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I talk with executive coach and author Keren Eldad about the hidden emotional cost of ambition. We explore why success and happiness often move in opposite directions, how leaders unknowingly build a “gild

#0419 – The Confidence Trap: Why Great Performers Choke Under Pressure with Scott Papek Mar 7, 2026 1940 The Confidence Trap: Why Great Performers Choke Under Pressure Why do talented athletes, leaders, and entrepreneurs sometimes lose confidence in the moments that matter most? In this episode of the Deep Leadership Podcast, I sit down with mindset coach Scott Papek to explore why even high performers struggle with pressure, overthinking, and self-doubt. Scott works with athletes from middle schoo

#0418 – If You Only Hear Good News, You’re Failing as a Leader with Phillip Wilson Feb 28, 2026 2315 If you’re a leader and you only hear good news, you may have a bigger problem than you think. In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I sit down with Phillip Wilson, CEO of LRI Consulting Services and author of The Leader-Shift Playbook, to talk about one of the most overlooked leadership blind spots: power distance. Why don’t employees speak up?Why do teams hide mistakes?Why does bad ne

#0417 – When the Mission Fails: 5 Timeless Values Every Leader Must Live with Andy Crocker Feb 22, 2026 2133 What do you do when the mission fails? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with aerospace executive Andy Crocker to talk about what happens when a career-defining project collapses. After competing against SpaceX and Blue Origin for NASA’s Human Landing System, Andy and his team lost the contract — not once, but twice. For many leaders, that kind of loss can shake your identity. Inst

#0416 – The Hidden Reason High Achievers Struggle in Marriage with Gabriela Embon Feb 14, 2026 2255 Are you winning at work but quietly struggling at home? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Gabriela Embon, author of Becoming a Power Couple, to talk about why high achievers often succeed in their careers but fail to invest in the most important partnership of their lives. We discuss: Why work-life balance is a myth for driven leaders The difference between balance a

#0415 – Real Leadership Isn’t Learned in a Classroom with Chris Hossfeld Feb 7, 2026 2365 Most leadership training happens in classrooms.Real leadership doesn’t. In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Hossfeld, a 27-year U.S. Army veteran and founder of Barrel Strength Leadership, who develops leaders by taking them to historic battlefields like Gettysburg and Normandy. We explore why pressure, emotion, and shared experience shape leaders far more than PowerPoint slides ever can. Chris

#0414 – How Pressure Turns Good Leaders Into Bad Bosses with Sabina Nawaz Jan 31, 2026 2232 How Pressure Turns Good Leaders Into Bad Bosses Most leaders don’t fail because they lack skill or good intentions. They fail because pressure changes how they show up. In this episode, executive coach Sabina Nawaz explains why pressure, not power, is the real force that corrupts leadership. Drawing from her work with senior leaders at Microsoft and Fortune 500 companies, Sabina breaks down how

#0413 – Flexible Leadership: Why Rigid Leaders Fail in an Uncertain World with Kevin Eikenberry Jan 24, 2026 2047 Flexible Leadership: Why Rigid Leaders Fail in an Uncertain World The world has changed. Leadership has to change with it. In this episode, I’m joined by Kevin Eikenberry, one of the most influential leadership thinkers today and author of Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. We unpack why the leadership approaches that worked in the past often break down in today’

#0412 – The Hidden Emotional Cost of Change Every Leader Overlooks with John Fisher Jan 17, 2026 2306 Most change initiatives fail for one reason: leaders ignore the emotional impact of change. In this episode, I’m joined by John Fisher, creator of the Fisher Change Curve, to explain what employees actually experience during change—and what leaders must do to guide people through it. We cover: Why change feels like loss The emotional stages of change at work Why resistance happe

#0411 – How Great Leaders Turn Empathy into Power with Jess Baker Jan 10, 2026 2462 How Great Leaders Turn Empathy into Power Empathy is praised in leadership—and often quietly punished. In this episode, Jon Rennie is joined by Jess Baker, chartered business psychologist and author of The Super Helper Syndrome, to explore how great leaders turn empathy into real power without being overlooked or burned out. Jess explains why highly empathic professionals are often passed over

#0410 – Brave Leadership: How Courage, Not Comfort, Drives Results with Jill Schulman Jan 3, 2026 2276 Brave Leadership: How Courage, Not Comfort, Drives Results with Jill Schulman Fear shows up quietly in leadership. It delays decisions. Avoids hard conversations. Keeps talented people playing it safe. In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by Jill Schulman, Marine Corps veteran, leadership consultant, and author of The Bravery Effect, to break down why courage—not comfort—is what act

#0409 – Leadership at the Highest Level: Inside Camp David with Michael Giorgione Dec 27, 2025 2193 What does leadership look like at the absolute highest level? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by Michael Giorgione, a retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral who served as the Commander of Camp David, the secluded presidential retreat where some of the most important leadership decisions in history have taken place. Michael takes us inside Camp David and shares what it’s really like to ser

#0408 – Presilience: A Leadership Framework for Thriving in Crisis and Uncertainty with Dr. Gavriel Schneider Dec 21, 2025 2408 Presilience: A Leadership Framework for Thriving in Crisis and Uncertainty with Dr. Gavriel Schneider In today’s volatile and uncertain world, resilience is no longer enough. Leaders must learn how to thrive before a crisis hits. In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by Dr. Gavriel Schneider, an internationally recognized expert in security, risk intelligence, and leadership under pre

#0407 – How to Build Real Influence as a Leader with Brad Englert Dec 14, 2025 2128 How to Build Real Influence as a Leader with Brad Englert How do leaders build real influence that lasts, not just connections that fade? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by Brad Englert, author of Spheres of Influence and former CIO at the University of Texas at Austin. Brad shares decades of leadership experience on how authentic relationships, not transactional networking, are t

#0406 – Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Leadership Shift That Transforms Teams with Ernesto Gomez Dec 6, 2025 2298 Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Leadership Shift That Transforms Teams In this episode, Jon Rennie sits down with executive leader, entrepreneur, and author Ernesto Gomez to uncover why so many organizations operate far below their true capacity — and what leaders can do to change that. Drawing from 30+ years of experience in the food service and consumer goods industries, Ernesto shares practic

#0405 – Project Management Mistakes Leaders Make and How to Fix Them with Clint Padgett Nov 29, 2025 2239 Project Management Mistakes Leaders Make and How to Fix Them with Clint Padgett In this episode, I’m joined by Clint Padgett, Navy veteran, accomplished CEO, best-selling author, and one of the most respected voices in project management today. Clint has spent more than 30 years helping global teams deliver high-stakes projects, from Coca-Cola’s Olympic activations to massive international initi

#0404 – Self-Leadership: The Essential Strategy Most Leaders Forget with Bija Bennett Nov 22, 2025 2495 Self-Leadership: The Essential Strategy Most Leaders Forget In this episode, I sit down with wellness pioneer and author Bija Bennett to explore a simple truth: you can’t lead others well if you’re not leading yourself. We talk about why so many leaders burn out, how constant digital noise disconnects us from our own thinking, and why slowing down isn’t indulgent—it’s strategic. Bija shares powe

#0403 – Lead with Hospitality: The Secret to Inspiring People in Any Workplace with Taylor Scott Nov 15, 2025 2456 Lead with Hospitality: The Secret to Inspiring People in Any Workplace with Taylor Scott In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by leadership expert and author Taylor Scott, who spent more than twenty years inside top hospitality brands. His message is simple and powerful: great leaders make people feel welcome, comfortable, and important. We break down the real meaning of leading with h

#0402 – Never Quit: How an Underdog Navy SEAL Redefined Mental Toughness with David Brown Nov 8, 2025 2203 Never Quit: How an Underdog Navy SEAL Redefined Mental Toughness What does it take to push past pain, failure, and fear? In this episode, former Navy SEAL David Brown shares his incredible journey from a 5'3", 110-pound kid from coal country to one of America’s elite warriors. Against all odds, David earned his Trident, served around the world, and went on to lead major federal investigations. H

#0401 – Leading in the Age of AI: The Human Advantage with Dr. Alfredo Borodowski Nov 1, 2025 2642 Leading in the Age of AI: The Human Advantage The AI revolution isn’t just changing technology—it’s changing what it means to lead. In this episode, Dr. Alfredo Borodowski joins me to explain why the future of leadership depends on our ability to stay human. We talk about AI-driven anxiety, how to build resilience in uncertain times, and why the most successful companies will be the ones that inv

#0400 – Clear and Compelling Communication for Leaders with Salvatore Manzi Oct 25, 2025 2578 It’s our 400th episode of Deep Leadership! Thank you for listening and being part of this incredible journey. In this milestone episode, Jon Rennie talks with Salvatore Manzi, a leadership communications coach and author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Clear and Compelling: Communication Strategies for Big Thinkers with Bold Ideas. Salvatore shares how leaders, especially those with technical or ana

#0399 – Servant Leadership in Action: Lessons from Ken Blanchard with Martha Lawrence Oct 18, 2025 2312 Servant Leadership in Action: Lessons from Ken Blanchard with Martha Lawrence What does it really mean to lead by serving others? In this episode, Martha Lawrence—executive editor at Blanchard and co-author of Trust Works—shares personal stories from her 20+ years working alongside Ken Blanchard, the legendary author of The One Minute Manager. We discuss: How Ken Blanchard helped make

#0398 – Train to Lead: How to Build Leadership Strength Like an Athlete with Christian Muntean Oct 11, 2025 2593 Train to Lead: How to Build Leadership Strength Like an Athlete with Christian Muntean Leadership isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you train for. In this episode, I talk with Christian Muntean, founder of Vantage Consulting and author of Train to Lead: A Proven 90-Day Guide to Building Leadership Strength. Christian’s clients have collectively grown their revenues by more than $50

#0397 – Being Valuable Matters More Than Chasing Titles with Kash Rocheleau Oct 4, 2025 2408 Being Valuable Matters More Than Chasing Titles with Kash Rocheleau In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by Kash Rocheleau, CEO of Icon Foods. Kash’s journey is remarkable—starting in accounting just six years ago and rising to the top leadership role of the company. She shares powerful lessons on: Why focusing on being valuable matters more than chasing titles How curiosity

#0396 – The 5 Promises Every Leader Must Keep with Dr. Roger Gerard Sep 26, 2025 2162 What if the key to engagement and loyalty comes down to just five promises? In this episode of Deep Leadership, Dr. Roger Gerard explains how leaders can: Prevent burnout by treating people as professionals, not commodities Build authentic trust that fuels performance Avoid the “cynics, apathetics, and naysayers” trap Keep teams motivated with five simple but powerful commi

#0395 – Cultivating Conditions for Employee Growth with Dr. Britt Yamamoto Sep 19, 2025 2593 In this episode of Deep Leadership, I talk with Dr. Britt Yamamoto — educator, entrepreneur, and author of The Soil of Leadership and The Hyaksho Way. Britt introduces the idea of soil-based leadership, a powerful metaphor drawn from farming that shifts focus from short-term results to cultivating healthy conditions for long-term employee growth. We discuss: Why many leadership “fixes” fail

#0394 – Creating Workplaces People Actually Love with Matt Tenney Sep 13, 2025 2526 What if your workplace was a place people actually wanted to be? In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Tenney, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Inspire Greatness: How to Motivate Employees with a Simple, Repeatable, Scalable Process. Matt’s TED Talk has been viewed over a million times, and he has helped leaders at organizations such as Salesforce, Marriott, and United Airlines build engaged, h

#0393 – Inspiring Leadership for Today’s Changing Workplace with Dr. Matt Poepsel Sep 5, 2025 2092 In this episode of Deep Leadership, we’re discussing Inspiring Leadership for Today’s Changing Workplace. I sit down with Dr. Matt Poepsel, Marine Corps veteran, author of Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership for Our New World of Work, and leadership expert. We talk about: The lessons the military teaches about balancing mission and people Why outdated leadership models no longer

#0392 – Deep Thinking: The Secret to Better Leadership with Scott Burgmeyer Sep 2, 2025 2312 Are you leading on autopilot? In this episode of Deep Leadership, Scott Burgmeyer joins me to explain why so many leaders fall into the trap of shallow thinking — and how to break free. We discuss: Why autopilot decision-making holds leaders back The hidden personas that drive shallow thinking A simple model to help you reflect, think deeper, and lead with clarity How leade

#0391 – Unlocking Authentic Leadership with Dr. Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau Aug 23, 2025 2221 Today, I’m joined by Dr. Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau, and we’re discussing the subject of Unlocking Authentic Leadership. Sylvia is a senior executive coach with 30 years of experience, who helps C-Suite leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers thrive in today’s complex and fast-moving world. She is the founder of the SMART Power method, a groundbreaking approach for succeeding in complexity, with gre

#0390 – Thriving as a Leader by not Walking Alone with Bob Carrothers Aug 16, 2025 2504 Today, I’m joined by Bob Carrothers, and we're talking about Thriving as a Leader by not Walking Alone. Bob is a Master Chair at Vistage Worldwide and brings over 29 years of experience in leadership development and executive coaching. Bob facilitates peer-to-peer boards of CEOs and executives, creating environments conducive to skill enhancement, informed decision-making, and superior results. He

#0389 – Fix the Real Issues Holding Your Team Back with Sean Glaze Aug 9, 2025 2504 Today, I’m joined by Sean Glaze, and we’re talking about how to fix the real issues holding your team back. Sean is a sought-after leadership and workplace culture speaker who gained valuable insights on turning talent into teamwork as a successful basketball coach – and now he travels around the country to share those actionable lessons. Sean’s engaging conference leadership, keynotes, and custom

#0388 – From Setbacks to Slam Dunks: Secrets to Unstoppable Leadership with Angela Lewis Aug 2, 2025 2162 Today, I’m joined by Angela Lewis, and we’re discussing Unstoppable Leadership. Angela is a former professional basketball player, championship-winning coach, and the Head of Operations at SpeakerHUB—a global platform that helps speakers grow their visibility and influence. Drawing from over two decades of experience in sports, education, and entrepreneurship, Angela now empowers elite performers

#0387 – Why Most Company Cultures Are Fake and How to Fix Yours with Margaret Graziano Jul 26, 2025 2456 Today, I’m joined by Margaret Graziano, and we’re discussing Why Most Company Cultures Are Fake and How to Fix Yours. Margaret has spent her life reinventing herself. She has gone from being a single mother at 19, working at the first Cable TV company, to leading one of the fastest-growing consultancies and becoming a bestselling author. Margaret has continually taken on challenges and learned to

#0386 – Escaping the Micromanagement Trap with Chris Seifert Jul 20, 2025 2587 Today, I’m joined by Chris Seifert, and we're talking about Escaping the Micromanagement Trap. Chris is the founder of Enabling Empowerment and author of Enabling Empowerment: A Leadership Playbook for Ending Micromanagement and Empowering Decision-Makers. He’s spent over 20 years leading teams—from the control room of a nuclear submarine to the plant floor and the boardroom. Chris helps leaders

#0385 – The Hard Truth about Culture with Dr. Thomas Krause Jul 13, 2025 2625 Today, I’m joined by Dr. Thomas Krause, and we're talking about the Hard Truth about Culture. Tom is a world-renowned thought leader focused on decision making, leadership, and behavior in the creation of a positive organizational culture. He has designed culture change interventions to prevent catastrophic events, fatalities, and disasters. He founded Behavioral Science Technology, Inc., and is p

#0384 – Why Human Skills Matter More Than Ever in the Age of AI with Dr. Nada Sanders Jul 5, 2025 2329 Today, we’re joined by Dr. Nada Sanders, and we're discussing Why Human Skills Matter More Than Ever in the Age of AI. Nada is an internationally recognized AI thought leader, expert in forecasting, and global supply chain intelligence, and Distinguished Professor at D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University in Boston. Stanford ranks her as one of the world’s top 2% of scientists

#0383 – How to Turn Middle Managers Into Your Company’s Secret Weapon with Helen Young-McLaughlin Jun 29, 2025 2386 Today, we’re joined by Helen Young-McLaughlin, and we're discussing How to Turn Middle Managers Into Your Company’s Secret Weapon. Helen is CEO of Helen Young Coaching & Consulting and Founder of The Leverage Academy is a 6-month management development program designed specifically for middle and emerging managers. She coaches managers and leaders on how important empathy, listening, and effective

#0382 – Why Burnout Happens and How to Take Your Power Back with Dr. Sharon Melnick Jun 21, 2025 2056 Today, we’re joined by Dr. Sharon Melnick and we're discussing Why Burnout Happens and How to Take Your Power Back. Sharon is an Executive Psychologist and Coach with 25 years of experience. She is a global authority on personal power and high-performance in leadership. Her methods are informed by 10 years of psychology research at Harvard Medical School, and field-tested by coaching and training

#0381 – Why Strategy Fails Without Leadership with Willie Pietersen Jun 14, 2025 2542 Today, I’m joined by Willie Pietersen, and we're discussing why Strategy Fails Without Leadership. Willie has practiced and studied leadership as a CEO of multibillion-dollar businesses, as a professor at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business, and as a consultant to some of the world’s biggest and best-known organizations, from Ericsson and Johnson & Johnson to ExxonMobil and the Girl

#0380 – The Hidden Power of Values-Based Leadership with Robert MacPhee Jun 7, 2025 2603 Today, I’m joined by Robert MacPhee, and we're discussing Values-Based Leadership. Robert is the creator of the Excellent Decisions values-based leadership program and the author of Living a Values-Based Life. He is the former Director of Training for the Canfield Training Group and worked closely for many years with Jack Canfield, the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Book series and t

#0379 – The Answer Is a Question: A Radical Shift in How to Lead with Laura and Dominic Ashley-Timms May 31, 2025 2952 Today, I’m joined by Laura and Dominic Ashley-Timms, and we're discussing their new book, The Answer Is a Question. Laura learned about the power of coaching from her early career in international table tennis and from coaching others at Oxford University, where she was one of the first women to enter Oriel College. She is now recognized as a global leader in coaching. Dominic studied for a degree

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