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Lead, Actually with Jess Pressland

Jess Pressland 6 Episodes Jul 22, 2026

Lead, Actually with Jess Pressland is a leadership podcast hosted by Jess Pressland, a leadership expert. The show offers honest stories, practical insights, and a candid look at corporate leadership, cutting through jargon to provide actionable strategies. Each episode covers common pitfalls leaders make and shares proven management frameworks from Pressland's proprietary JP Learning Loop. The podcast aims to help managers at all levels improve their leadership skills and drive business performance.

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Recognition : The Underestimated Leadership Tool Jul 22, 2026 426 Telling your team members they are doing a great job costs absolutely nothing, yet intentional recognition remains one of the most underutilized strategies in modern business.In this episode, Jess Pressland breaks down why a generic "good job, team" does more harm than good and reveals the exact three-part formula leaders must use to make their employees feel genuinely seen, valued, and mo

The Art of Difficult Conversations Jul 22, 2026 441 We’ve all avoided them: the awkward conversations we put off because we want to maintain peace, remain friends, or simply hope the problem will miraculously vanish.In this episode, Jess Pressland reveals why sweeping issues under the rug backfires drastically, affecting your entire team dynamic. Using a powerful real-world logistics example, Jess shares a practical blueprint to strip the fear out

Kind Leadership is Not Weak Leadership Jul 22, 2026 357 Is being a "kind" leader making you a soft target, or is it actually the toughest path to success?In this episode, Jess Pressland busts the widespread myth that kind leadership is "soft" or weak.Through a surprisingly common and awkward real-world workplace scenario, Jess illustrates how avoiding difficult conversations is actually the unkind route.She breaks down the "3 Fs&#34

Why Emotional Intelligence Is Every Leader's Greatest Advantage Jul 22, 2026 515 Many leaders focus on their intentions, but true leadership is defined by your impact.In this episode, Jess Pressland breaks down why emotional intelligence (EQ) is a leader's ultimate competitive advantage. Through a hilarious and eye-opening real-world training story, Jess reveals the common pitfalls of "box-ticking" relationship building and outlines the four core pillars of EQ need

Becoming a Leader, Why Leadership Is More Than a Job Title Jul 22, 2026 445 What is the actual difference between management and leadership?In this debut episode, Jess Pressland breaks down the core definition of leadership: it isn’t a title or a position of authority; it’s about having people choose to follow you.Jess shares real-world stories and insights on what it takes to step up as a true leader, focusing on the fundamental behaviors required to build trust, navigat

Welcome to Lead, Actually Jul 16, 2026 64 Get ready for Lead, Actually, the leadership podcast with Jess Pressland, CEO of The JP Group.

Lead, Actually with Jess Pressland

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