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Deep Leadership
Author: Jon S. Rennie
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“Leadership is a People Business.” That's the philosophy of this leadership podcast from Jon Rennie. It's real-world, actionable advice from Jon as well as his expert guests. As a former Cold War Submarine Officer who spent 22 years leading businesses in Corporate America before starting his own manufacturing business, he knows that leadership matters!
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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 $500 million, all while improving their margins and freeing up their time.
We explore:
Why leadership should be developed like athletic strength
How repetition and structure build leadership “muscle memory”
The power of perspective in shaping team culture
Simple daily habits to grow as a leader
Why discomfort and accountability are key to leadership growth
Christian shares how any leader—new or experienced—can create a personal training plan to become stronger, more confident, and more effective.
📗 Learn more about Christian and his work: https://christianmuntean.com
📘 Get the book: Train to Lead
🎧 Listen, learn, and start training to become the leader your team deserves.
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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 and lifelong learning fueled her rapid growth
The importance of transparency and inclusion in leadership
Balancing people and results in building a successful organization
If you want practical, real-world leadership insights from someone who rose quickly to the CEO seat, this conversation will inspire you.
👉 Connect with Kash at iconfoods.com or on LinkedIn.
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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 commitments
Roger is an author, consultant, and keynote speaker who has spent decades guiding leaders toward authentic, people-focused leadership. If you want to strengthen your culture and earn the loyalty of your team, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
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rogergerard.com
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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 when the cultural soil is depleted
How to remediate and regenerate an organization’s culture
The importance of story before strategy
Why well-being must be central to leadership in today’s world
If you’ve ever faced burnout, apathy, or disengagement on your team, this conversation will give you a whole new way of thinking about leadership.
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Thesoilofleadership.org
Perennial.org
The Soil of Leadership Book
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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, high-performing teams.
We talk about:
Why traditional performance reviews fail employees and leaders alike
How to shift from being a boss to being a coach
The secret to building accountability and engagement
Why love should be a leader’s top priority
Practical steps to create workplaces people actually love
👉 If you’re serious about improving your company culture and inspiring greatness in your team, this conversation is for you.
Show resources:
matttenney.com
peoplethriver.com
Matt Tenney’s TED Talk
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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 work in today’s workplace
How younger generations are reshaping what leadership looks like
The role of fear, ego, and selflessness in becoming a truly great leader
Practical steps leaders can take to inspire trust, foster belonging, and prepare for the future of work
If you’ve ever wondered how to connect with your team, lead with purpose, and thrive in a rapidly changing world, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.
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Show resources:
Dr. Matt Poepsel on LinkedIn
mattpoepsel.com
Expand the Circle Book
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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 leaders can challenge themselves and their teams to grow
🎧 Episode Title: Deep Thinking: The Secret to Better Leadership
If you want to move beyond surface-level problem-solving and lead with greater insight, this conversation is for you.
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Show resources:
Think: The Road Less Traveled Book
Become More Website
Scott Burgmeyer on LinkedIn
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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 greater impact and ease. Her clients have included UNHCR, European Central Bank, Allianz Global Investors, Red Cross, and Amazon. She is also the author of the bestselling book Who’s In Charge?: Lead with Real
Power and Create an Impact in a Chaotic World. In this book, Sylvia helps leaders become more resilient and powerful, combining success with fulfillment. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn more about Unlocking Authentic Leadership.
Show resources:
Who’s In Charge? Book
Smartpowermethod.com
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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
offers individual coaching, arranges expert speakers, and provides access to a global network of over 45,000 board members spanning 35 countries. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about Thriving as a Leader by not Walking Alone.
Show resources:
Bob Carrothers on LinkedIn
vistage.com
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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 team building programs have helped clients like Cisco, John Deere, the CDC, and Emory University to increase collaboration, boost productivity, and build Sticky Cultures that inspire more profitable teamwork. Sean’s books, Rapid Teamwork, What Effective Leaders DO, The 10 Commandments of Winning Teammates, and Staying Coachable are entertaining parables that accelerate the growth of leaders and teams. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about how to fix the real issues holding your team back.
Show resources:
Sean Glaze’s website
Sean Glaze on LinkedIn
Tool Box Stuff
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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 to lead with clarity, communicate with confidence, and bounce forward from life’s toughest setbacks. She’s also the author of multiple books and the creator of the 6V Framework for personal and professional growth. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn from her experience and to discuss Unstoppable Leadership.
Show resources:
Angela Lewis’s website
Angela Lewis on LinkedIn
Angela Lewis on Instagram
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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 move beyond her limits to live a life that inspires and contributes. Using a unique combination of experiential coaching, science-backed development tools, and actionable strategies, Margaret empowers leaders to evolve and enhance their organizational cultures, enabling them to meet today’s challenges. She is the author of Ignite Culture: Empowering and
Leading a Healthy, High-Performance Organization from the Inside Out. I’m excited to have her on the show to discuss Why Most Company Cultures Are Fake and How to Fix Yours.
Show resources:
Margaret Graziano’s website
Ignite Culture Book
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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 cut through complexity, stop micromanaging, and build environments where people are trusted to lead and expected to own the results. His mission is straightforward: to equip leaders with the tools to build teams that are aligned, accountable, and energized. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about Escaping the Micromanagement Trap.
Show resources:
Enabling Empowerment book
Enabling Empowerment website
Enabling Empowerment YouTube
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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 presently Chairman of Krause Bell Group. He has authored five books on leadership, safety, and
culture change, and his articles have appeared in the Wall Street Journal,
Forbes, USA TODAY, and more. He has a new book out called If Your Culture Could Talk – A Story About Culture Change. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about the Hard Truth about Culture.
Show resources:
Deming - Out of the Crisis book
If Your Culture Could Talk book
Dr. Thomas Krause on LinkedIn
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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, and she is a sought-after speaker. She is the author of more than 100 top-tier scholarly publications and seven books. Her latest book is the second edition of The
Humachine: AI, Human Virtues, and the Superintelligent Enterprise . I’m excited to have her to understand better why Human Skills Matter More Than Ever in the Age of AI.
Show resources:
Dr. Nada Sanders on LinkedIn
Dr. Nada Sanders' website
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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 communication is to the health of any organization. Helen is an ICF-certified coach who brings more than 25 years of experience and a unique blend of coaching, counseling, and consulting skills to help middle managers become their company’s most valuable assets. Her coaching process has helped companies reduce turnover, transform morale, improve relationships, and elevate both hard and soft skills. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn how to Turn Middle Managers Into Your Company’s Secret Weapon.
Show resources:
helenyoungcoaching.com
Helen Young-McLaughlin on LinkedIn
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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 participants at Fortune 500 and fast-growing portfolio companies. She is the best-selling author of the new book, In Your Power: React Less, Regain Control, Raise Others. Her prior book is called Success under Stress. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn more about Why Burnout Happens and How to Take Your Power Back.
Show resources:
Burnout Checklist
In Your Power Book
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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 Scouts of America. He is the author of Leadership—The Inside Story: Time-Tested Prescriptions for Those Who Seek to Lead. In this book, Willie offers penetrating, often
surprising insights from a lifetime of experience as a business leader. He shares his unique perspective on leadership as an unending journey of learning, adaptation, and growth. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about Why Strategy Fails Without Leadership.
Show resources:
WilliePietersen.com
Leadership--The Inside Story Book
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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 the author of The Success Principles. Robert is a knowledgeable, fun, and engaging speaker and facilitator. He is an expert in experiential learning, peak performance, values clarification, and leadership, and I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about Values-Based Leadership.
Show resources:
valuesbasedlife.com
Living a Values Based Life book
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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 in Ergonomics and later earned an EMBA from IMD in Lausanne as part of his management consulting career. He has built an expertise and passion for the “human side of change.” Laura and Dominic recently co-authored the bestselling
management book The Answer is a Question - The Missing Superpower that Changes Everything and Will Transform Your Impact as a Manager and Leader, which won Distinguished Favorite at the NYC Big Book Awards in 2023. For the last two decades, they’ve been the visionaries behind Notion, a performance improvement consultancy, and a new approach to management called Operational Coaching®. I’m excited to have them on the show to talk about how the Answer is a Question.
Show resources:
The Answer is a Question book
Laura Ashley-Timms on LinkedIn
Dominic Ashley-Timms on LinkedIn
Star Manager
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