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Clarity: Business Wisdom to Work Less and Achieve More

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From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

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Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control

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We Need to Talk: 24 Simple Insights for Relationships

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Prosperity in The Age of Decline: How to Lead Your Business and Preserve Wealth Through the Coming Business Cycles

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Disunited Nations: The Scramble for Power in an Ungoverned World

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Grandstanding: The Use and Abuse of Moral Talk

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Excellence Wins: A No-Nonsense Guide to Becoming the Best in a World of Compromise

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Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries

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Exactly What to Say: The Magic Words for Influence and Impact

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Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter

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The Wisdom of Crowds

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The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organization

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Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life

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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

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Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

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Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging

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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience

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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

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The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less

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Dr. Margaret Heffernan had an interview with The B Dr. Margaret Heffernan had an interview with The Bank of England's chief economist and made big decisions by... walking around London with no plan? Sometimes the best leadership strategy is the one that looks completely pointless to efficiency experts. Dr. Heffernan breaks down why wandering might be your secret weapon.Full episode: https://bit.ly/TLP-472?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersWatch the full episode here https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-472?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#Leadership #DecisionMaking #Intuition #Banking #Strategy #WalkAndThink
TLP466: Story Is The Vehicle, Not The Cargo with D TLP466: Story Is The Vehicle, Not The Cargo with Dan Manning Our latest episode with Dan Manning https://bit.ly/TLP-466?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders&utm_content=TLP466%3A%20Story%20Is%20The%20Vehicle%2C%20Not%20The%20Cargo%20with%20Dan%20Manning #leadership #LeadershipPodcast, #StorytellingInBusiness, #BuildAStory, #DanManning, #LeadWithTrust, #EmotionalIntelligence, #DecisionMaking, #TrustBuilding, #PresentationSkills, #SalesStrategies, #HumanConnection, #AIandLeadership, #MilitaryToBusiness, #BusinessStorytelling, #CommunicationSkills
In every dark moment lies a seed of growth. Dr. An In every dark moment lies a seed of growth. Dr. Andreas Stamatis reminds us that adversity isn't just a challenge—it's an opportunity for transformation.Tune in and rethink resilience today! https://bit.ly/TLP-465?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersYou can also watched in The Leadership Podcast YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/RAzQPtYfVZE?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders #MentalStrength #GrowthThroughAdversity #LeadershipPodcast #MindsetMatters #ResilientLeadership #TransformativeLeadership #MentalToughness #ExistentialPsychology #LeadersGrow #TheLeadershipPodcast #SelfReliantLeadership #PositivePsychology #CrucibleMoments #BounceBackStronger
Mental toughness is powerful — but push it too f Mental toughness is powerful — but push it too far, and it can turn toxic. Andreas Stamatis unpacks how unchecked grit can lead to injury, burnout, and tunnel vision. Find the balance before it finds you. Listen to the full episode! https://bit.ly/TLP-465?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersYou can also watched in The Leadership Podcast YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/RAzQPtYfVZE?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders #Leadership #MentalToughness #MindsetMatters #PerformanceCoaching #HighPerformance #LeadershipPodcast #SelfGrowth #Toughness #SelfAwareness
Trying to be someone else won't make you a better Trying to be someone else won't make you a better leader. In this honest reflection, General Stanley McChrystal shares how he experimented with different personas—until he discovered the power of leading as himself. Authentic leadership isn't easy, but it's worth it.🎧 Full episode here - The Leadership Podcast Mastermind 012 https://bit.ly/TLPMM012?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-qnt0VWJ1S8?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#authenticleadership #stanleymcchrystal #leadershipidentity, #becomingabetterleader, #selfawarenessinleadership, #leadershipdevelopment, #militaryleadership
Leadership, Legacy & the Power of Character In th Leadership, Legacy & the Power of CharacterIn this special Mastermind Episode of The Leadership Podcast, retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal returns for a powerful conversation on the defining choices that shape who we become.Hosts Jan Rutherford and Jim Vaselopulos go deep with General McChrystal, former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan, bestselling author of Team of Teams, and CEO of the McChrystal Group to explore how conviction and discipline build real character.From candid stories of failure at West Point to the lessons learned through loss, moral dilemmas, and war, this episode is an unfiltered look into the heart of leadership.Whether you're leading in business, the military, or your own personal growth, this conversation is a reminder that leadership is not about the leader. It's about the mission, the team, and the values we refuse to compromise.🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/TLPMM012?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-qnt0VWJ1S8?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders
You don't always need to do more to be effective—sometimes the smartest move is to pause. In this episode, Jim and Jan explore the power of doing nothing—and how stepping back can lead to better clarity, stronger decisions, and more aligned action. This isn't about being lazy—it's about being intentional. Tune in for lessons, stories, and real talk on character, values, and leadership. https://bit.ly/TLP-468?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersYou can also watch it in our YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-468?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#LeadershipPodcast #SelfLeadership #DoNothing #PauseAndReflect #LeadershipLessons #HighPerformance #JimAndJan #MentalClarity #DecisionMaking #LeadershipTools #SlowDownToSpeedUp #BusinessLeadership #PersonalDevelopment #WorkSmarter #LeadershipDevelopment
Flexible leadership isn't just a buzzword — it's Flexible leadership isn't just a buzzword — it's a necessity. Kevin Eikenberry joins us to talk about how staying rooted in your values while adapting your approach can change everything in today's fast-moving world. If you want to lead with confidence through uncertainty, this episode is a must-listen. https://bit.ly/TLP-467?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersWatch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-467?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#Leadership #FlexibleLeadership #LeadWithConfidence #Adaptability #LeadershipDevelopment #Leaders #LeadershipPodcast #GrowthMindset #SelfReliantLeadership #BusinessLeadership #RemoteLeadership #TeamLeadership #LeadershipTips #LeadershipGrowth #LeadershipMatters
TLPMM012: On Character with General Stanley McChry TLPMM012: On Character with General Stanley McChrystal Our latest episode with General Stanley McChrystal https://bit.ly/TLPMM012?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders&utm_content=TLPMM012%3A%20On%20Character%20with%20General%20Stanley%20McChrystal #leadership #LeadershipPodcast, #StanMcChrystal, #MilitaryLeadership, #CharacterMatters, #DisciplineEqualsFreedom, #SelfReflection, #ServiceAboveSelf, #MoralCourage, #TeamOfTeams, #LeadersInAction, #ConvictionAndDiscipline, #LegacyLeadership
Remember when the internet was full of weird rabbi Remember when the internet was full of weird rabbit holes? Sara Sabin warns that AI's laser focus might be killing our curiosity. If all you see is what you already agree with, you're not stretching your mind, you're shrinking it. Sometimes, the best growth comes from what challenges us, not what comforts us.Catch the full conversation on https://bit.ly/TLP-477?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersWatch the full conversation https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-477?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#Leadership #CriticalThinking #AIandCreativity #Curiosity #TheLeadershipPodcast
Not all silence looks the same. For Jan, movement Not all silence looks the same. For Jan, movement is his version of stillness. There's power in knowing how you process best—especially in leadership. https://bit.ly/TLP-468?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersYou can also watch it in our YouTube channel - https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-468?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#LeadershipWisdom #DoNothingDifferently #QuietLeadership #MovementIsMeditation #JanRutherford #LeadershipPodcast #MindfulMotion #ExecutiveReflection #SilentStrength #LeadershipHabits #SelfReliantLeadership #NatureLeadership #SnowySunday
Dan Manning breaks down why movies are the wrong m Dan Manning breaks down why movies are the wrong model for business storytelling. When people watch a movie, they're expecting to be entertained. But in real life, your audience isn't sitting in the dark with popcorn, they're distracted, busy, and skeptical. That's why stories in business must be purposeful, targeted, and designed to influence action, not applause. If you want to lead, you have to tell stories about land. https://bit.ly/TLP-466?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersWatch it on our YouTube channel https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-466?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#StorytellingThatWorks #BusinessStorytelling #LeadershipPodcast #DanManning #BuildAStory #CommunicationTips #SpeakToLead #MakeThemAct #FighterPilotWisdom #ActionOverEntertainment #SalesStrategy #RealTalk #ContentThatConverts #HumanBehavior #TheLeadershipPodcast
This hit different. We're not having fact debates This hit different. We're not having fact debates - we're having harm debates. Everyone's protecting what they see as threatened. Once you get that, everything changes.🎧 Full episode drops truth bombs - https://bit.ly/TLP-471?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders // https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-471?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#Leadership #Communication #Facts #Morality #Psychology #Podcast
When organizations prioritize outputs over people, When organizations prioritize outputs over people, they fall into the performance trap. Andreas Stamatis reminds us: sustainable success starts with valuing human behavior first. Build strong foundations — the outcomes will follow. https://bit.ly/TLP-465?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersYou can also watched in The Leadership Podcast YouTube channel - https://youtu.be/RAzQPtYfVZE?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders #LeadershipDevelopment #OrganizationalCulture #HumanCenteredLeadership #MindsetFirst #SustainableSuccess #TeamCulture #BusinessLeadership #CorporateCulture #LeadershipMindset #PerformanceMatters #PeopleOverProfits #LeadershipPodcast #WorkplaceWellness #CompanyCulture #WorkCulture #TeamDevelopment #HumanCapital #SuccessMindset #LeadershipCoach #MindfulnessAtWork #Inspiration #Management #HighPerformanceTeams
Ray Palumbo's pyramid for organizational success: Ray Palumbo's pyramid for organizational success: Values at the foundation, Culture built on top, Strategy to organize your efforts, and Vision communicated constantly at the peak. This former three-star general has led everything from special operations to conventional forces, and this framework is what he's learned works across all environments. Simple but profound.Listen here - https://bit.ly/TLP-469?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersWatch the full episode here - https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-469?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#Leadership #OrganizationalSuccess #Values #Culture #Strategy #Vision #BusinessLeadership #CorporateLeadership #MilitaryLeadership
Anne Marie spent 36 years in sports TV constantly Anne Marie spent 36 years in sports TV constantly reinventing herself. Her secret? She doesn't just accept failure, she seeks it out. If you're succeeding at everything, you're probably playing it too safe.Listen to Anne Marie's full story at https://bit.ly/TLP-474?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersWatch the full episode here https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-474?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#Audacity #Failure #Leadership #Resilience #SportsMedia #PodcastLife #Leadership
Delegation isn't just handing off tasks, it's an i Delegation isn't just handing off tasks, it's an investment in your team's growth and your leadership. Too often, the urgent wins and leaders end up doing the work themselves. What if slowing down to delegate could set your whole team up for success? Listen to Kevin Eikenberry unpack this leadership challenge in episode 467 of The Leadership Podcast. https://bit.ly/TLP-467?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-467?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#Leadership #Delegation #FlexibleLeadership #TeamGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #ManagementTips #LeadWithIntent #WorkSmarter #LeadershipMindset #LeadershipPodcast #GrowthMindset #InvestInPeople #RemoteLeadership #TrustInTeams #LeadershipLessons #LeadershipGrowth #IntentionalLeadership
Sometimes the detours lead to your greatest discov Sometimes the detours lead to your greatest discoveries. Jed Brewer went from engineering student to prison chaplain to using Grammy-winning musicians to save lives through strategic messaging.Listen to the full conversation at https://bit.ly/TLP-476?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleadersWatch the full episode here - https://bit.ly/TLP-YT-476?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders#leadership #unexpected #careerjourney #theleadershippodcast
In this week's episode of The Leadership Podcast, In this week's episode of The Leadership Podcast, General Stanley McChrystal reminds us that character isn't inherited, it's chosen. Again and again. In the small, quiet decisions when no one's watching. In the moments of failure, discomfort, and hard-earned growth.It's not charisma. It's not confidence. It's conviction multiplied by discipline.In this conversation, General McChrystal opens up about near-misses at West Point, personal setbacks, and the deep introspection that shaped him into one of the most respected military leaders of our time.If leadership is about anything, it's this: choosing, every day, who you want to be.🎧 Hear the full conversation on The Leadership Podcast: https://bit.ly/TLPMM012?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-qnt0VWJ1S8?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders
TLP468: The Power of Doing Nothing with Jim and Ja TLP468: The Power of Doing Nothing with Jim and Jan Our latest episode with Jan Rutherford, Jim Vaselopulos https://bit.ly/TLP-468?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=westudyleaders&utm_content=TLP468%3A%20The%20Power%20of%20Doing%20Nothing%20with%20Jim%20and%20Jan #leadership #LeadershipPodcast, #QuietLeadership, #DoNothing, #CharacterMatters, #ConvictionAndDiscipline, #SelfReflection, #Solitude, #EfficiencyInBusiness, #VeteranSupport, #MindfulLeadership, #SlowDownToSpeedUp, #LeadershipCoaching
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