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The John Eades Podcast

John Eades transfers stories and best practices from today's leaders to the leaders of tomorrow. Popular topics include Leadership, Management, and Inspiration.
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May 20, 2020

"When other people become just a tool to get you where you want to go, ambition is working against you."

In season 25, episode 8, John Eades covers the critical leadership skills of drive and ambition. 

In the show he covers:

- The story of Sam "The Banana Man" Zemurray

- Michael Jordan's Leaders in "The Last Dance"

- Why drive can be good and evil

- How to think about ambition as a leadership skill

- Why you should focus on achievement over-ambition

- Why you shouldn't settle for less than your dreams

- How to challenge yourself 

This podcast is brought to you by Learnloft.com

May 13, 2020

"Great leaders need a strong blend of confidence and humility."

In season 25 episode 7 we are joined by Matt Higgins. You can learn more about him here.

Matt is a noted serial entrepreneur and growth equity investor as cofounder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures. He is also vice-chairman of the Miami Dolphins, a recurring Shark on ABC’s four-time Emmy-Award-winning TV show Shark Tank, and Executive Fellow at the Harvard Business School.

In the show we cover:

- What the future of Covid-19 looks like

- What it's like to be on Shark Tank

- What are the qualities of great leaders

- What's more important the jockey or the horse?

This show is brought to you by LearnLoft.com

May 6, 2020

“What is the value I can give this person right now that’s meaningful to them?”

In season 25 episode 6, Dr. Marcia Reynolds joins the show.  Dr. Reynolds is an award-winning author and world-renowned expert on how leaders inspire change through conversations. She has spoken at conferences and taught workshops in 41 countries on leadership and transformational coaching. Global Gurus names her the #5 coach in the world. Her books include The Discomfort Zone; and her latest, Coach the Person, Not the Problem.

In the show we cover:

- What is coaching?

- Why inquiry is so important to be an effective coach

- Are women better coaches than men?

- Why the partnership model is so important today?

- How to handle a team member that knows it all

Apr 29, 2020

"The only way things even have the opportunity to get better is if you press on."

In season 25 episode 5, John Eades covers the important topic of pressing on. 

You can register for the Ultimate Leadership Academy here.

 

Apr 22, 2020

"If greatness is what you want, then greatness is possible."

In season 25, episode 4, Laura Garnett joins the show. She is the author of the Genious Habit and founder of Laura Garnett Consulting.

In the show we cover:

- Why being let go can be a blessing

- How you can build self-confidence

- What leaders can do to build confidence in others

- Why your genius is a choice

- Why you shouldn't care about the timeline of your career

- Why loving what you do is essential

- What's the difference between the process and the outcome

 

Apr 15, 2020

“People remember how you made them feel when times are difficult.”

In season 25 episode 3 we are joined by Roderic Yapp.  Rod is the founder of Leadership Forces. 

In the show we cover:

- How leadership has changed in current times

- How leaders can handle pressure

- How to lead others under pressure

- Why you should focus on priorities

- How to think about short and long term priorities 

- How to define reality and deliver hope

- and much more

This podcast is brought to you by LearnLoft.com

Apr 8, 2020

"Leaders who don't encourage will eventually be surrounded by a discouraged team."

In season 25 episode 2, John Eades covers the critical topic of discouragement along with:

- Why tough times don't last, but tough people do

- Why discouragement will crush you and your team

- What discouragement means

- Why it's ok to have a broken heart but not lose your heart

- How to have empathy for the current situation

- Why you must focus on your environment to maintain hope

- Specific words and phrases to use to encourage your others

This show is brought to you by LearnLoft.com

Apr 1, 2020

"Strong leaders are fundamental to everything."

In season 25, episode 1, Mike Robbins joined us on the show. He is the author of We're All In This Together and Bring Your Whole Self to Work.  You can find more about him and get his book here.

In the show we cover:

- Difference between gratitude and appreciation

- Why team chemistry is so critical

- How to be better in collaboration and communication

- Why psychological safety is so essential

- What happens to a leaderless team

This podcast is brought to you by LearnLoft.com

 

Mar 25, 2020

 "Don't make decisions based on irrational fears."

In season 25, episode 1, John Eades covers the critical topic of fear during the Coronavirus and why leaders should lean into hope. 

In the show he covers:

- The two kinds of fear

- Why rational fear is good 

- Why irrational fear is bad

- What leaders can do to overcome an irrational fear

This show is brought to you by LearnLoft.com

Mar 18, 2020

"Most people can manage a remote team, few can lead."

In season 24 episode 10, John Eades is covering the important topic of effectively leading remote teams. 

In the show he covered:

  • Why embracing flexibility is essential
  • What the struggles of working from home are
  • Why it's essential to provide clear priorities
  • How to have effective team meetings

You can sign up for the Ultimate Leadership Academy and the Leading Remote Teams bonus at https://learnloft.com/

Mar 11, 2020

"Great leaders provide direction and hope in times of uncertainty."

In season 24 episode 9, John covers the critical topic of leading in uncertain times. 

In the show he covers:

  • Hernán Cortés example of burn the ships
  • What is uncertainty
  • Why great leaders thrive in uncertain times
  • Why fear is such a strong part of the uncertainty
  • How to leverage fear properly
  • Why facts are critical to overcoming uncertainty
  • How to communicate facts while maintaining hope
  • The three elements leaders have to bring to work in uncertain times

This show is brought to you by LearnLoft and the Ultimate Leadership Academy

Mar 4, 2020

"Your mindset plays a dramatic role in your success at work and in life."

In season 24 episode 8, we give you some insight into why your mindset is so important in your work and life.  

In the show we cover:

- Research about why your mindset matters

- What's the difference in a fixed versus growth mindset

- Where most people struggle with mindset

- The observable pattern to show you can grow

- Specific strategies to get your mindset right

Learn more about the Ultimate Leadership Academy

 

 

Feb 26, 2020

“A lot of people have gone further than they thought they could because someone else thought they could.” - Zig Ziglar

In season 24 episode 7, we cover the important topic of mentorship.  Specifically the difference between mentorship and coaching.

In the show we cover: 

- Coaching 

- Mentorship

- Shocking workplace mentorship statistics

- Why Bill Gates and Warren Buffet are great examples of mentors

- Why great mentors share wisdom

-  How the mentorship cycle works

- Why mentorship moments are critical for development

This show is brought to you by LearnLoft. Sign Up for the Ultimate Leadership Academy Here.

Feb 19, 2020

“Don’t worry about managing other people’s impression of you.”

In season 24 episode 6, we are joined by women's leadership expert Sally Helgesen.  She is the author of How Women Rise, The Female Advantage and The Female Vision.  Her work has helped thousands of leaders emerge as a better version of themselves. 

In the show we cover:

- Why women respond better to leadership development

- Why people need to move every 20 minutes

- Do women make better leaders than men?

- What are the key skills for leaders to develop today

- Why empathy is so important

- What can men do to help women rise

- Why women shy away from the spotlight when the light is shined on them

- What can leaders do to be more concise in communication

You can follow Sally on LinkedIn.
 

Feb 12, 2020

“The greatest story ever told, is the story you tell yourself every day and believe.”

In season 24 episode 5, Hasani X joins the show.  He is the founder of Lead Your Story, a communication strategist, and coach.  You can follow his work on LinkedIn.

In the show we cover:

  • What’s a leaders role in encouraging others
  • What role does a need to do motivate
  • Why leaders must motivate
  • Why leaders must inspire
  • Why it’s important every leader communicates their story
Feb 5, 2020

“If you are going to go lead right from where you are, you have to be great in your current role.”

In season 24 episode 4, We play a portion of a recent keynote helping participants to "lead right from where they are."

In the show John covers:

- The four stages of role development

- Why people choose not to lead

- The benefits of choosing to lead

- How to shift your mindset

- And much more.

You can get your copy of Building the Best or leave a review on Amazon here. 

Jan 28, 2020

“People are attracted to leaders who make them feel good and can convey a sense of certainty.”

In season 24 episode 3, John welcomes Scott Stolze to discuss everything communication.  Scott is a Communication coach and trainer.

In the show we cover:

- Why people continue to struggle with communication

- Why we are drawn to people who are great communicators

- Why most people struggle with communication?

- The secret to communicating more effectively immediately

- Why trust is critical for great communication

- What leaders can do when they are struggling to communicate with others 

Jan 22, 2020

"You are good enough and are right where you are supposed to be in your career. Patience is a Virtue."

In season 24 episode 2, John Eades covers the important topic of patience.  

In the show he covers:

- A powerful story about patience

- The definition of patience

- Why we must delay immediate gratification

- Great lessons from Martin Luther King Jr.

- The 4 stages of skill development

- Why patience is a virtue

Jan 15, 2020

“Leaders build influence and trust with people through their behavior.”

In season 24, episode 1, we are joined by Scott Miller.  He is the Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership at Franklin Covey and is the author of Management Mess to Leadership Success.  

In the show we cover:

- The difference between a generalist and specialist

- Why leaders need humility

- Why leaders need to be more vulnerable

- The best lessons Scott learned from Dr. Covey

- When should you be in efficiency versus effectiveness mindset

Jan 8, 2020

“Employees leave companies, they don’t leave communities.”

In season 23 episode 10, we are joined by Rachel Druckenmiller. She is the founder of Unmuted and is a thought leader in the world of healthy work.  You can learn more about her here

In the show we cover:

- Why we need more female leaders in the marketplace

- Why you need to know your strengths

- Why the Predictive Index is a fantastic

- Why connection is the key to solving burnout

- What people want most out of work based on Facebook Research

- What responsibility does a leader have to create connection with their people

- How leaders can create connectedness in their teams

- How to think about contribution in order to fuel your success.

Join the next Ultimate Leadership Academy.

Dec 31, 2019

"What do you need to put down in your life to get ready for what matters most?"

In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead podcast John get's your ready for 2020 by covering two essential topics:

What's your "One Word" for 2020?

What do you need to put down in 2020 to make this year your best?

 

Dec 24, 2019

"Dare to live like Dean did, because he never stopped dreaming and neither should you."

In season 23, Jonathan Adcock joined the show to share the story of his brother Dean Adcock.  Dean had down syndrome but he didn't let it stop him from bringing joy to the world every day and neither should you. 

You can learn more about Jonathan's book Dean: Daring to Live Like My Brother with Down Syndrome

 

Dec 18, 2019

“Every person has the ability to lead; it’s just a matter of learning how.”

In season 23 episode 7, Ryan Hawk joins the show.  He is the host of the Learning Leader Podcast and the author of the upcoming book Welcome to Management. You can learn more and preorder the book here.

In the show we cover:

- Why is curiosity a skill that can be developed?

- How to handle someone who isn’t in growth mode

- How do you fight the urge to know feel like a know it all

- How do you handle someone, not in growth mode

- Are leaders born or made?

- One leadership competency that’s most important for a leader

- What is Intellectual humility?

- Why do so many bad leaders stay in positions of leadership

- What is someone working for a bad boss supposed to do?

- What are the common skills and behaviors of great leaders

 

Dec 11, 2019

"Your job as a leader is to elevate others, not just elevate the people you like.”

In season 23 episode 6, John Eades covers the difficult question, should leaders be friends with their team members?

Quick Episode Summary:

- Why your human nature desires to be liked

- Why being a friend to someone on your team isn't wrong

- How comfort can cause carelessness

- Why friendship can't affect your ability to lead well

- How love and discipline is key in effective leadership

 

Dec 4, 2019

"Healthy conflict creates courage and connection"

In season 23 episode 6, John Eades covers the important topic of conflict and how healthy conflict can be used to create better outcomes for teams. 

Specifically he covers:

- The five common types of conflict in the workplace

- What healthy conflict means

- Why healthy conflict is so important

- Why courage is so important in conflict

- Why connections with people are critical

- The 6 key factors to consider when inviting opinion conflict into your team

- What do to if you work for a bad leader and have internal conflict

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