Timeless Leadership

Life is filled with busyness. When something or someone comes along to smooth the way and make life a little easier, we’re more than willing to give them our attention and our money.In an attention-starved world, we look for people who make it easier for us to consume information and make decisions.Pay attention to these curators. They care. Timeless Leadership has been named a Top 50 Podcast in the Management category by Goodpods.Links* Episode 73: The Fediverse with Mike McCue* The Ampersand Guild* The Good Stuff in the Back Room* Timeless & Timely newsletter* Contact meQuotes from this episode“What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult to each other?” — George Eliot, 1871MusicAmericana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

The web can be a complicated place. And for almost as long as it has existed, Mike McCue’s mission has been to make the content of the internet more easily accessible.From Netscape in the 1990s to TellMe in the 2000s to Flipboard in the 2010s, Mike’s entrepreneurial spirit has guided him, and society has been the beneficiary.And now, with the advent of the Fediverse, Mike is at it again, helping creators move their content from walled gardens to a system that lets them share content with all audiences, regardless of platform.There’s a lot to learn. Fortunately, Mike is an excellent teacher.Timeless Leadership has been named a Top 50 Podcast in the Management category by Goodpods.Links* Flipboard Federates 11,000 Magazines by 400 Creators and Enthusiasts* Flipboard* Dot Social podcast* Mike McCue on the Fediverse: flipboard.social/@mike* Mike McCue on Flipboard: flipboard.com/@mike* Episode 61: The Societal Role of Advertising with Lou Paskalis* Me on the Fediverse: flipboard.social/@scottmonty@threads.net* Click only in case of emergencyMusicAmericana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

Often in our careers, we’re focused on our destinations — the job title, the salary, the external symbols that notch our success, and the associated reputational wealth in the eyes of those who see us.We’re fixated on being when we should be intent on becoming. What are we doing, enjoying, and sharing that inform who we are?Whether it’s personal or professional, learning is the key to our growth. And in this episode, there’s a short letter I reread to help remind me about the power of growth.Please learn and grow with me! This timeless content is yours for free, and there’s even more for our paid subscribers.Timeless Leadership has been named a Top 50 Podcast in the Management category by Goodpods.Links* Episode 71: Do What You Love with Kate Volman* Episode 64: Read to Lead* The History of the MGM Lions (Logo Design Love)* Contact meQuotes from this episode“Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, every day, something no one else is thinking. Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do. It is bad for the mind to be always part of unanimity.” ― Christopher Morley MusicAmericana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

At times, work can dominate our lives, taking up our thoughts and energy, making any outside activities seem impossible. But Kate Volman believes in the power of outside passions to help make us better at what we do and who we are.As the CEO of Floyd Consulting and author of Do What You Love: A Guide to Living Your Creative Life without Leaving Your Job, Kate's mission is to help people become better versions of themselves, and that’s partially done by helping them embrace their passions.Kate talks with us about choosing curiosity to combat fear, shares her secret formula for helping people discover their passions, and gets blindsided by a surprise request in this episode. Links* Do What You Love: A Guide to Living Your Creative Life without Leaving Your Job* KateVolman.com* Floyd Consulting* Lead with Culture podcastContactTo reach Scott to discuss a public speaking engagement or to talk about his executive coaching services, please get in touch here.MusicTheme music: Americana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:   http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.comSubscribe to get the full array of Timeless & Timely content. We have both free and paid content, so pick whichever works for you. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

This is the second in our four-part series on core leadership skills.In 1831 Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote “It is a luxury to be understood,” and it is still a luxury in the modern day. Perhaps even more so, given the number of modes of communication and fractured attention.Communication is at the very core of your leadership. Without it, you have nothing. Which is why working on your communication skills is so important. Links* Previous episode in this series: Core Leadership Skill: Self-Awareness* Episode 8: Communication with Tamsen WebsterContactTo reach Scott to discuss a public speaking engagement or to talk about his executive coaching services, please get in touch here.MusicTheme music: Americana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:   http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith has worked with hundreds of very high achievers throughout his career as an executive coach. And in doing so, he noticed something: happiness does not come from achievement.So he wrote his latest book, The Earned Life, to address that. It will start you on a fresh journey that goes beyond your last achievement and helps you minimize your regrets, allowing you to live the life you were meant to live.We are living an earned life when the choices, risks, and effort we make in each moment align with an overarching purpose in our lives, regardless of the eventual outcome. Links* The Earned Life (Amazon)* Marshall’s website* The Marshall Bot — marshallgoldsmith.ai* Related episode: Collaboration with Alan MulallyContactTo reach Scott to discuss a public speaking engagement or to talk about his executive coaching services, please get in touch here.MusicTheme music: Americana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092 Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

Join us as we embark on a four-part series on core leadership skills.Inscribed on the Temple of Apollo in the 5th century B.C., the phrase “Know thyself” is considered a universal truth. So it’s appropriate that the first leadership skill we’re exploring is self-awareness.Too many leaders are tone-deaf or ego-driven to be self-aware. And yet, it’s probably the single most important leadership skill, as it makes it possible for other skills to grow.Links* Related Timeless & Timely entries on the topic of reflection* Related Timeless & Timely entries on the topic of self-awareness* Episode 34: Take Charge of You with David NovakContactTo reach Scott to discuss a public speaking engagement or to talk about his executive coaching services, please get in touch here. MusicTheme music: Americana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:   http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

There are many resources out there for self-employed business owners. But when it comes to Jeffrey Shaw’s approach, it’s resonant with Timeless Leadership.Jeffrey’s book The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success helps business owners focus on the values that are important to them and develop their own ecosystem for success.Built on the idea that your level of success rarely exceeds your level of personal development, it provides a three-part formula to make lasting change: personal development, business strategies, and daily habits.Jeffrey provides practical and easily implementable ideas to help you grow, find what works, and keep it going. Links* The Self-Employed Life (Amazon)* Jeffrey’s website* The Self-Employed Life podcast* The Self-Employed AssessmentMusicTheme music: Americana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

When we’re busy with [waves hands around] life, we can miss out on things that are essential for us to see. Or not see, as the case may be.Who we are is reflected in how we show up (or don’t) and what we choose to say (or not). Those things that aren’t seen can send some of the most powerful messages.And we can learn a lot about other people by paying attention to those details.Links* The Gift* Looking Through Another’s Eyes * The Emptiness of Indifference* The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For by David McCullough* The Ampersand GuildWe’re currently booking sponsors for 2024. Join the queue and reserve your spot.Become a sponsor of Timeless LeadershipQuotes from this episode“What is essential is invisible to the eye.”  — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, 1943“Is there any point to which you would wish to draw my attention?”“To the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime.”“The dog did nothing in the night-time.”“That was the curious incident,” remarked Sherlock Holmes. — Arthur Conan Doyle, 1892“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.” — Fred RogersMusicAmericana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.comContactTo reach Scott to discuss a speaking engagement, or to talk about his executive coaching services, please email timeless@scottmonty.com. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

Leaders, by their very nature, tend to see things differently than other people. One of the terms we’re hearing more about, particularly in the workplace, is neurodiversity.And Peter Shankman is helping companies understand what that means and how they can benefit from it, through his speaking, his books Faster Than Normal and The Boy with the Faster Brain , and his podcast Faster Than Normal.He joins Timeless Leadership to share some of his observations about living with ADHD and how there’s hope for everyone — particularly children — to live productively and unselfconsciously with this superpower. Links* Peter Shankman (website)* Faster Than Normal (Amazon)* Faster Than Normal podcast* The Boy with the Faster Brain (Amazon)* Yakety Sax* Get in touch: timeless@scottmonty.com MusicPeter’s intro: Circus Minute by Orion WilliamsTheme music: Americana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

Communication is the bedrock of leadership, and it’s based on a leader’s ability to think and to write — which in turn is built on being a reader.The connection between leadership, storytelling, communication, and reading is immutable, and if you’re willing to embrace curiosity and lifelong learning, you’ll find the world of leadership awaits.And you won’t want to miss a story about a literary hoax in this episode…Links* Words Matter* To Read Is to Live* Books Are PassportsWe’re currently booking sponsors for 2024. Join the queue and reserve your spot.Become a sponsor of Timeless LeadershipQuotes from this episode“Writing comes from reading, and reading is the finest teacher of how to write.” — Annie Proulx“The greatest part of a writer’s time is spent in reading, in order to write: a man will turn over half a library to make one book.” — Samuel Johnson, 1775“When you reread a classic, you do not see more in the book than you did before; you see more in you than there was before.” — Clifton Fadiman“When you sell a man a book, you don’t sell him 12 inches of ink and glue―you sell him a whole new life.” — Christopher MorleyMusicAmericana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

If you’ve ever thought about writing a book, this is for you. If you’ve ever read a business book and wondered what goes into it, this is for you.Josh Bernoff helps nonfiction authors succeed. He’s been doing it with a high degree of success himself and has documented how you can in his latest book: Build a Better Business Book: How to Plan, Write, and Promote a Book That Matters (Amplify 2023).He brings us on a journey of the struggles and rewards of writing a book, including everything from being a pantser vs. a planner, proposals and agents, marketing, and more.Timeless Leadership is supported by people like you. Show how much you value this content by becoming a subscriber.Links* Build a Better Business Book: How to Plan, Write, and Promote a Book That Matters by Josh Bernoff* Josh’s website and blog* Connect with Josh on LinkedInBecome a sponsor of Timeless Leadership Music* Americana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

We’re living in a post-truth society. Truth and facts matter — not only because they provide a foundation of reality, but because when we’re truthful, we tell the world who we are.As leaders, the truth matters more than we might like. Honesty, transparency, trust, and loyalty are on a continuum, and truth is the foundation of that.Please support my work. By voting with your inbox, you show your commitment to going faster by slowing down.Links* Lou Paskalis on Timeless Leadership #61* Finding HopeI’m available for speaking engagements and would be happy to hear from you about your leadership coaching needs.MusicAmericana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

It isn’t often you'll see a marketer who champions journalism.Lou Paskalis is passionate concept of brand safety and suitability is now more necessary than ever, as brands need to protect themselves from adjacency to questionable content, platforms, and values — in all forms of media.One of the greatest concerns of every CEO is reputational risk and in order to guard against this, they need their marketing and communications teams working together.We touch on the third rail of ESG and DEI, as well as the waning industry of local journalism, discuss the roles that businesses might play for the sake of society, and talk about businesses’ triple bottom line (return, retention, reputation).And we conclude with Lou’s forecast for the future of the advertising industry: one that includes addressability, quality, and a technical revolution driven by AI. Links* Ad Fontes Media* Chalice AI* * Some of Lou’s columns:* The System Works (Ad Fontes Media)* Requiem for a Friend (The Current)* Clickbait websites could be siphoning $17B a year away from quality journalism — and brands don’t even know they’re paying for ads there (Fortune)Become a sponsor of Timeless LeadershipMusicAmericana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

Integrity doesn’t get the headlines. And yet it’s one of the most important things that Warren Buffet considers when he hires people.Buffet’s longtime vice chairman Charlie Munger passed away last week, and I considered some of their wisdom as the backdrop for this episode as it relates to integrity.Tune in for that, as well as a story about how an executive turned down tens of millions of dollars offered to him. We’d love to count you as a subscriber. Your support makes this important effort possible.Links* Episode 59: The Lincoln Project with Rick Wilson* Email questions and feedback to us at timeless@scottmonty.com SponsorWe have a variety of sponsorship opportunities available. Get your message in front of an audience that cares about culture, self-improvement, and leadership. Quotes from this episode:“The supreme quality of a leader is unquestionable integrity.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower“If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.” — Sen. Alan Simpson MusicAmericana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

If you were faced with the prospect of losing your business, losing friends, and being ostracized in your industry for simply doing what you thought was right, do you think you be able to do it?That's exactly the scenario that faced Rick Wilson, co-founder of The Lincoln Project and 30-year advertising veteran for Republican political candidates. When he chose to break from the party to stop Donald Trump, he lost nearly everything. He was humiliated and horrified, but he didn’t trade his morals for money.Our discussion includes the origin story of The Lincoln Project and its methods, the impact of social media and tightly controlled vertical platforms on society, and Elon Musk's decimation of Twitter.It's all tied to human nature, integrity, and the courage to make hard choices when faced with moral quandaries.Becoming a subscriber isn’t a moral quandary. It’s a moral imperative.SponsorsAugment is an online alternative MBA taught by the founders of Wikipedia, Shazam, Waze, YouTube and more. Enjoy 50% off with code MONTYSCHOLARSHIP.Also on Instagram: @augment_org Links* Podcast: Rick Wilson’s The Enemies List* Newsletter: Rick Wilson’s Substack* Revisiting the Essay That Killed My Career* Who Redpilled Elon?* Rick’s books:* Everything Trump Touches Dies: A Republican Strategist Gets Real About the Worst President Ever (2018)* Running Against the Devil: A Plot to Save America from Trump - and Democrats from Themselves (2020)* Other books mentioned:* The Everyday Patriot by Tom Morris* It Was All a Lie by Stuart Stevens* Tom Morris on Timeless Leadership Episode 41: The Everyday PatriotBecome a sponsor Timeless Leadership MusicAmericana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

The pace with which the management changes happened at OpenAI this weekend is analogous to the pace of change of the technology itself.While “move fast & break things” may have worked for Facebook (cough), there are other considerations when it comes to humanity-affecting AI. Give some deliberation to becoming a free or paid subscriber.Links* Episode 57: Burn Book with Kara Swisher* Episode 55: The Gutenberg Parenthesis with Jeff Jarvis* Artificial general b******t (BuzzMachine)* The Ethics of Efficiency* Email questions and feedback to us at timelesspod@scottmonty.com SponsorThis episode is sponsored by Augment. Use code ‘montyscholarship’ for 50% off the regular price and get your alternative MBA at your own pace. Quote from this episode:“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”  — Aristotle MusicAmericana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

It’s not often you get a chance to interview an industry legend. Kara Swisher is one of the top voices in the media today talking about technology and its impact on our lives.With two regular podcasts and now as a regular panelist on The Chris Wallace Show on CNN, Kara can always be counted on for her tough but fair questioning style, her no-nonsense approach, and her insistence that the human impact be considered along with every iteration of technology.In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about making noise versus change, finger-pointing versus solutions, AI, some not-so-great leaders and some leaders Kara admires, her role as a parent, and much more.This is a great time to show your support for the Timeless & Timely family of publications by joining us as a subscriber:SponsorsAugment is an online alternative MBA taught by the founders of Wikipedia, Shazam, Waze, YouTube and more. Enjoy 50% off with code MONTYSCHOLARSHIP. Also on Instagram: @augment_org Links* Burn Book: A Tech Love Story by Kara Swisher* Kara’s podcasts: On and Pivot* Sponsor Timeless Leadership MusicAmericana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

“Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives.” — C.S. Lewis, 1960 We spend an awful lot of time trying to figure out how to best use ChatGPT and marveling at the things AI can do for us.But one thing we can do for each other is to show our affection. Call it kindness, decency, empathy, or any other name, the point remains: we have within us something that AI can never replicate. Your affection is hereby requested as a subscriber. Links* Episode 55: The Gutenberg Parenthesis with Jeff Jarvis* Email questions and feedback to us at timelesspod@scottmonty.com Quotes used in this episode“Love is not to be purchased, and affection has no price.” — St. Jerome, c. 400  SponsorThis episode is sponsored by Augment. Use code ‘montyscholarship’ for 50% off the regular price and get your alternative MBA at your own pace. MusicAmericana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

When Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1450, it ushered in a modern era. Or so we thought.It was embraced and fought, but the very notion that print was supposed to simplify knowledge was turned on its head: instead, print multiplied knowledge, and often in unexpected ways.Jeff Jarvis, in his latest book The Gutenberg Parenthesis: The Age of Print and Its Lessons for the Age of the Internet, helps us understand how we’re now at the modern equivalent of 1450 and that we need to rethink how we communicate. It will require us to give up on traditional thinking and forge new paths into the future, particularly with the advent of AI.SponsorsAugment is an online alternative MBA taught by the founders of Wikipedia, Shazam, Waze, YouTube and more. Enjoy 50% off with code MONTYSCHOLARSHIP. Also on Instagram at @augment_orgGemography: get access to top remote developers at gemography.com/hire. Links* The Gutenberg Parenthesis* Buzzmachine.com (Jeff’s website)* Sponsor Timeless LeadershipMusicAmericana - Aspiring by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source:  http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200092Artist: http://incompetech.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe