A new year. A new season. A new cycle.

In this episode of Everyday Leader, Shannon and Conrad explore what it really means to start a new year as a leader — beyond resolutions, goals, and checklists. They share a more spacious, intentional approach rooted in values, purpose, and energy.

Conrad introduces his practice of choosing a theme for the year — an umbrella that captures both being and doing — and walks through how that theme becomes the foundation for action, habits, and meaningful progress. Shannon reflects on how themes create alignment and clarity even when the specifics are still unfolding.

Whether you're in week two, week three, or simply entering a new season of life, this conversation offers a grounded way to begin with intention, imagination, and integrity.

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It's 2026, and the world feels more disorienting than ever.

In this episode of Everyday Leader, Shannon and Conrad explore what it means to orient ourselves—and others—when the world, our teams, our relationships, or even a single conversation feels confusing or overwhelming.

They reflect on our human need for direction, safety, and clarity, and why leaders are being called right now to name what's happening, ground people in the present, and paint a clear picture of where we're headed. From everyday moments at home to leading organizations through uncertainty, this conversation offers practical insight into how leaders can bring steadiness, reassurance, and orientation in times of change.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, notice where you are, and lead with clarity in a world that often feels discombobulated.

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In this special episode, Shannon and Conrad share a re-release from What's in Your Leadership Backpack focused on navigating relationships during the holiday season. As family gatherings, traditions, and expectations collide, they offer three simple leadership practices to help you show up with more presence, clarity, and ease.

Whether you're heading into celebrations, reunions, or complicated dynamics, this episode offers grounded tools to help you lead yourself — and your relationships — with intention.

The Everyday Leader Podcast is for leaders at every level who want to grow their capacity, lead with intention, and create meaningful impact in their work, relationships, and communities.

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In this episode, Shannon and Conrad explore the leadership practice of creating a "container" — a simple but powerful way to show up with presence, clarity, and intention in any environment. Using everyday examples like family gatherings, work meetings, and life transitions, they walk through how containers help leaders regulate energy, hold boundaries, stay flexible, and make conscious choices in complex spaces.

This episode offers a practical leadership tool you can use immediately to lead yourself and others with more awareness, steadiness, and ease.

The Everyday Leader Podcast is for leaders at every level who want to grow their capacity, lead with intention, and create meaningful impact in their work, relationships, and communities.

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In Episode 27 of Everyday Leader, Shannon and Conrad continue their exploration of energy in leadership—this time zooming out to the bigger picture. After looking at personal energy and co-creating energy with others in previous episodes, they now step into the realm of situational awareness—also known as reading the room, sensing the vibe, or tuning in to the meta-energy of a space.

Shannon shares a real-world example from a recent local government meeting, where shifting her attention from the "particles" of the conversation to the broader dynamics opened up a whole new understanding of what was really happening. Together, she and Conrad break down why leaders need this skill, how to develop it, and simple practices you can use to tune into what's said and unsaid in any room.

A practical, grounded conversation for leaders who want to create environments with more clarity, connection, and intention.

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In this episode of Everyday Leader, Shannon and Conrad continue their conversation on energy in leadership—this time focusing on what it means to create on the edge.

They explore how emotions show up as "energy in motion," what happens when others' intensity spills into our space, and how leaders can use energetic boundaries to stay centered, observant, and in choice.

You'll hear a practical framework for distinguishing what's yours from what's theirs, staying grounded in the present, and leading cleanly even in moments of tension.

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In this episode of Everyday Leader, Shannon and Conrad build on last week's conversation about energy — exploring it this time through the imagery of a river.

They use the natural flow of water as a metaphor for how leaders source, sustain, and share energy: 💧 The spring as your inner source — your "leader within." 🌊 The river as the merging and movement of energy from others. 🌅 The watershed as the greater ecosystem that influences and sustains your leadership.

Through this reflection, Shannon and Conrad invite listeners to think about their own sources of energy — where it begins, how it flows, and what happens when it converges with others.

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What does energy have to do with leadership? More than you might think.

In this episode, Shannon and Conrad explore the relationship between energy, presence, and impact — and how leaders can intentionally source and shape their energy to create the conditions they want around them.

They talk about the balance between being and doing, the "come from" energy that drives how we show up, and the difference between being energetically open or closed.

As Conrad puts it:

"Energy is a come-from — the place you source within yourself or with others to create impact."

Whether you're leading a team meeting, navigating family dynamics, or setting the tone for your organization, this conversation invites you to tune in to how your energy influences what happens next.

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Some seasons of leadership feel steady and strong. Others feel like an uphill climb — where the path forward is unclear and the pace feels impossible to sustain.

In this episode, Shannon and Conrad talk honestly about what it means to keep going as a leader. They explore the moments when motivation dips, the tension between persistence and pause, and the small, intentional choices that help leaders stay grounded and connected to purpose even when things get hard.

Whether you're leading a team through change, managing personal burnout, or simply in need of encouragement to keep showing up — this episode is a reminder that perseverance doesn't have to mean pushing harder. Sometimes, it means slowing down and finding your rhythm again.

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In this follow-up to their conversation on redefining leadership, Shannon and Conrad explore what it really looks like to integrate all parts of life into leadership. Spoiler: it's not linear.

They share how the journey toward becoming a fully integrated leader—one who navigates caregiving, professional responsibilities, and community commitments with intention—is often messy. Instead of steady forward steps, the process looks more like weaving: gathering the colorful, complex, and sometimes chaotic pieces of our lives and braiding them into a tapestry that reflects our full selves.

This episode is an invitation to embrace the non-linear path of leadership and the beauty that emerges when we stop compartmentalizing and start weaving it all together.

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