In a recent episode, the word intention kept coming up — so we decided to pause and talk about what we really mean when we use it.

In this short and sweet conversation, we explore how intention shows up in leadership, in relationships, and in the choices we make each day. It’s a quick listen — perfect for a walk around the block or a short commute — and offers a few simple takeaways for noticing and practicing intention in your own life and leadership.

🎧 Listen to Episode 17: What Do We Mean by Intention?

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When you hear the word collaboration, do you immediately think consensus?

In this episode of the Everyday Leader podcast, Shannon and Conrad unpack what collaboration really means — and why it doesn’t always require everyone to agree.

Shannon shares how her clients often equate collaboration with smoothing out differences, when in fact, true collaboration is more generative. It’s less like a melting pot, where differences dissolve, and more like a playground, where different and passionate ideas interact to spark emergence.

Together, we explore what makes collaboration powerful, how to lean into tension and diversity of thought, and how leaders can cultivate spaces where new possibilities come alive.

🎒 Related Resource: What’s in Your Leadership Backpack on Designing an Alliance → Watch here

🎧 Tune in to Episode 16 of the Everyday Leader podcast: Rethinking Collaboration.

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Sometimes the most powerful move a leader can make is simply to name what’s happening.

In this episode, Shannon and Conrad explore the leadership skill of naming it — the moment when something unspoken needs to be brought into the conversation, whether with yourself, with others, or within a group.

From coaching sessions to team dynamics, we talk about the value of slowing down, noticing what's present, and putting language to what might otherwise stay beneath the surface. Naming what’s happening can shift energy, create clarity, and open up the path forward.

Listen in for practical reflections, personal stories, and ideas for how to develop this foundational leadership move in your own work.

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In this episode, Shannon and Conrad dive into what it means to integrate after stepping away—from work, from routines, from the everyday. Whether you've just returned from a vacation, a sabbatical, or even a long weekend, there’s often a rocky reentry back into life and leadership.

They share personal stories about what it’s like to come back and also get curious about what it’s like to be the one who stayed behind. This conversation is all about how to reconnect to your rhythm, communicate what you need, and lead with empathy on both sides of the pause.

If you're navigating the shift from summer mode back into full swing—this one’s for you.

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In this episode, Shannon and Conrad unpack the art and courage of giving and receiving feedback. They explore how to create conversations that balance honesty and empathy—and dive into simple mindset shifts and practical approaches to make feedback feel less like a challenge and more like a gift. Tune in to hear their personal stories, hard-won lessons, and encouragement for anyone seeking to foster growth through courageous conversations.

The Everyday Leader Podcast is for purpose-driven leaders who want conversations that matter—where clarity, care, and connection meet in every interaction.

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In this episode, Shannon and Conrad explore why reflection is essential for leadership growth — and how to make space for it even in the busiest seasons. They share simple practices to help leaders pause, learn, and lead with more intention.

Everyday Leader is a podcast for leaders who are ready to grow with more clarity, connection, and courage. Join us as we explore the real experiences, tools, and questions that help us lead with purpose.

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🤝 Relationships don’t design themselves.

In Episode 11 of The Everyday Leader, we revisit our What’s in Your Leadership Backpack series to talk about one of the most powerful tools a leader can carry: intentional relationships.

Designing relationships — yes, even at work — means being clear about expectations, how you want to communicate, and what support looks like on both sides. It’s not just a soft skill — it’s a leadership skill.

🎧 Tune in to Intentional Relationships (Episode 11) 👉 www.everydayleaderpodcast.com

Better connection. Clearer communication. Stronger teams. It starts with intention.

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🎭 Let’s talk about... drama. (No, not the good kind.)

Episode 10 of The Everyday Leader is short, sweet — and all about drama in teams and leadership.

This episode pulls from our original video series What’s in Your Leadership Backpack, where we unpack what drama looks like, why it shows up in the workplace, and how leaders can recognize and shift out of it.

🎧 Listen to Drama (Episode 10) 👉 www.everydayleaderpodcast.com

Sometimes, the biggest leadership growth comes from the smallest mindset shifts. Tune in for a quick one.

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Context shapes everything — how we communicate, collaborate, and lead. In this episode, Shannon and Conrad unpack what context really means in a leadership and team setting, why it's often overlooked, and how understanding it can transform your impact.

Whether you're stepping into a new role, navigating change, or trying to lead more effectively — tuning into context is a skill worth sharpening.

🎧 Listen now: www.everydayleaderpodcast.com

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Too often, leaders carry the weight of doing it all — believing they need to have the answers, hold it all together, and never ask for help. But the truth is, asking for help isn’t a weakness — it’s a powerful leadership skill.

In this episode, Shannon and Conrad explores why asking for help is hard, what holds us back, and how reframing this practice can open up new possibilities for collaboration, connection, and growth.

Whether you're navigating a tough season or simply ready to lead with more authenticity, this episode will remind you: you don’t have to do it alone.

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