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- Manager vs. Leader: How to Lead Beyond Your Job Title
What kind of leader are you becoming through your everyday choices?
Scott Montgomery and Linda Misegadis close out the How You Go There workbook series by exploring the connection between management, leadership, and personal growth.
Through Scott’s story of being disqualified during a 70.3 Ironman race, they discuss how an unexpected setback can become an opportunity to lead with intention—and why your example matters far beyond the workplace.
The conversation also explores the workbook’s Manager vs. Leader exercise, identifying your top three leadership elements, and developing the emotional intelligence skills that help you build trust and support others.
Whether you’re leading a team, raising a family, or working on your own growth, this episode invites you to consider how your habits, communication, and values shape the example you set.
Explore the book, workbook, and resources:
https://www.howyougothere.com/Listen to more episodes:
https://www.howyougothere.com/podcastEPISODE TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Welcome to How You Go There00:29 Bringing the workbook series together through leadership02:30 Manager vs. leader: consistency, trust, and growth04:45 Leadership beyond job titles07:25 Scott’s race disqualification and a lesson in self-leadership10:41 Sponsor message: Worldgate LLC11:27 Leadership as the sum of your everyday choices13:04 Workbook exercises: Manager vs. Leader and My Top Three14:44 Knowing when to step back from conflict15:21 Why trust and communication matter16:25 Giving others space to develop18:15 Emotional intelligence and leadership19:28 Building relationships at work21:57 Leadership takes ongoing practice23:02 Three leadership takeaways24:25 Habits, peak performance, and next steps25:51 Share, subscribe, and connectFollow the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who is thinking about the leader they want to become.
Produced by LJM Productions.
27 min - Leadership Before the Title: Why Self-Awareness Comes First
Leadership is not reserved for a title, a corner office, or one part of your life. It begins with the way you understand and lead yourself.
In this episode, Scott Montgomery and Linda Misegadis unpack leadership as influence, vision, behavior, and practice. They explore the balance between IQ and EQ, the role of self-awareness in changing old patterns, and the way leadership carries into work, relationships, family life, and major transitions.They also examine authentic leadership and a deeper version of accountability: not simply saying, “I made a mistake,” but asking what you will notice, own, and change next time.Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YcXB2G62B6gExplore the How You Go There framework, workshops, coaching, and resources: https://www.howyougothere.com00:00 - Welcome and cooking up a leadership conversation
00:58 - Why leadership matters right now
01:36 - Leadership as influence, vision, and shared goals
02:41 - Balancing IQ and EQ
03:57 - Self-awareness inside the HYGT framework
05:25 - Leadership begins before the title
06:53 - Leadership as a behavior and practice
07:12 - Applying leadership at home
07:57 - Stress, work, relationships, and identity
09:35 - Transitions and avoiding old patterns
10:26 - Sponsor break
11:17 - Awareness and transformation
11:47 - Leadership beyond the workplace
12:44 - Self-leadership, boundaries, and authenticity
13:45 - Leadership across career stages and family life
14:48 - Your personal example as a leadership tool
15:17 - Three listener takeaways
16:19 - Accountability beyond admitting a mistake
16:45 - Conviction, disagreement, and recognizing results
17:03 - Books, workshops, and coaching resources
17:46 - Closing thoughts
19 min - Self-Care as a Leadership Strategy: How to Sustain Peak Performance
Self-care is not a reward you earn after everything else is finished. It is part of the framework that helps you keep showing up for the people, work, and goals that matter.
In this episode, Scott Montgomery and Linda Misegadis move beyond the one-time, social-media version of self-care and explore six practical dimensions: personal, spiritual, physical, behavioral, emotional, and professional. They talk about preparing for demanding seasons, making healthy practices non-negotiable, protecting your energy through boundaries, asking for support, and recognizing that sustainable growth rarely comes from a complete life overhaul.The takeaway is simple: start where you are. Notice which dimension needs attention, then choose one small action that helps you move forward with intention.Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xbvs65JhpM0Explore the How You Go There framework and resources: https://www.howyougothere.com00:00 - Welcome and why sustainable growth matters
01:16 - What self-care really means
03:17 - When exhaustion becomes a badge of honor
04:26 - Habits, fitness, and peak performance
06:14 - Preparing for demanding seasons
08:05 - The six dimensions of self-care
08:31 - Personal self-care
10:23 - Making time through habits and goals
12:22 - Sponsor break
13:17 - Spiritual self-care and purpose
15:56 - Physical self-care
18:22 - How the HYGT framework fits together
19:24 - Behavioral self-care: boundaries and routines
21:09 - Emotional self-care and managing your response
23:05 - Why top performers ask for support
24:59 - Self-care in family life
27:20 - The myth of perfect work-life balance
29:32 - Professional self-care
30:08 - Three practical takeaways
31:51 - Start where you are
33 min - The Win Is in the Shift: How a Growth Mindset Changes What Comes Next
Two people can walk through the same experience and leave with completely different outcomes. The difference is often the lens they bring to it.
In this episode, Scott Montgomery and Linda Misegadis continue the How You Go There workbook series with a practical conversation about fixed and growth mindsets. They move beyond surface-level positive thinking to explore the self-talk, humility, feedback, and choices that help people learn their way through difficult moments.Scott shares examples from family life and a challenging client conversation. Linda talks candidly about imposter syndrome, holding back in professional settings, learning to speak with conviction, and shifting from aggressive to assertive communication.The conversation closes with three useful practices: pay attention to the words you use with yourself, treat setbacks as feedback rather than verdicts, and ask what might change if you believed you could learn your way through the situation.Listen, reflect, and notice where a small shift in mindset could create a better outcome.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AI-4PvFMd_QLearn more: https://www.howyougothere.comFree workbook modules: https://www.howyougothere.com/hygt-pdf-giveaway00:00 Welcome to the How You Go There workbook series
00:28 Scott and Linda’s opening check-in01:47 Mindset quietly shapes decisions, challenges, and stories02:07 The mindset and self-care chapter03:05 From awareness to the How You Go There framework04:25 Same experience, different lens and outcome06:02 The coaching competencies behind the framework07:18 Mindset is not just positive thinking08:08 Readiness for change: now or later, not never08:36 Growth mindset and Carol Dweck’s work09:09 Making research practical and usable10:29 Workbook chapters can stand alone and work together11:21 Fixed mindset vs. growth mindset12:18 Scott on learning a growth mindset at home13:25 A client conflict becomes collaboration and opportunity14:40 Sponsor message: WorldGate LLC15:26 How communication style supports a growth mindset16:18 The physical effort required to shift16:35 Humility and being willing to be bad before good17:34 “The win is in the shift”17:53 Self-talk, failure, and high-achiever pressure18:31 Linda on imposter syndrome and being dismissed19:17 The fear of speaking up20:04 Learning to be assertive instead of aggressive21:51 When Linda began to feel empowered22:07 Smart, capable, and done creating self-doubt23:07 Contribute to the solution or keep complaining23:31 Growth mindset as a decision to make an impact24:36 Three practical mindset takeaways24:46 Takeaway 1: pay attention to self-talk25:11 Takeaway 2: setbacks are feedback, not verdicts25:37 Takeaway 3: learn your way through it25:57 What comes next: mindset and self-care26:39 Growth begins when you stop seeing yourself as finished27:17 Closing and call to action28 min - How to Communicate Better: Know Your Style, Build Trust & Use 'Yes, And'
Communication is not a skill you finish learning. The target keeps changing: different people, different seasons, different channels, and different stakes.
In this episode, Scott Montgomery and Linda Misegadis unpack four communication styles - direct, indirect, supportive, and analytical - and show how the same message can land very differently depending on the person receiving it. They talk about self-awareness, feedback, listening, psychological safety, and why people stop contributing when they do not feel heard.The conversation also walks through a practical 'Yes, and' exercise from the How You Go There framework. The goal is not to change who you are. It is to adapt your delivery enough to protect clarity, strengthen trust, and keep the conversation moving.In this episode:- Recognize your default communication style- Notice how your message is being received- Adapt a missed-deadline message for different listeners- Practice difficult feedback before the conversation- Use 'Yes, and' to acknowledge an idea without making a premature decision- Try one small communication shift in a real conversationExplore the podcast and free HYGT workbook modules:https://www.howyougothere.com/podcastLearn more:https://www.howyougothere.comTIME
TOPIC
00:00
Welcome and the HYGT workbook series
02:29
Communication as an evolving leadership skill
03:01
Direct, indirect, supportive, and analytical styles
04:20
Self-awareness and adapting to the receiver
07:25
Being heard, contribution, and psychological safety
10:23
Sponsor message
11:09
Workbook scenario: the missed project deadline
16:55
Preparing and practicing difficult feedback
18:37
Using 'Yes, and' to keep the conversation open
21:31
Connection, acknowledgment, trust, and momentum
22:40
A practical one-conversation challenge
23:37
Closing and website
25 min - Know Your Communication Style, Change Your Leadership
Communication shapes how we lead, collaborate, handle conflict, build trust, and move forward.
In this episode, Scott and Linda continue the How You Go There workbook series with a practical conversation about communication styles. They discuss why self-awareness matters, how direct, indirect, supportive, and analytical communicators can misunderstand each other, and why leaders need to pay attention to both their intent and their impact.
This conversation is especially useful for anyone leading a team, working across departments, navigating tension, or trying to communicate with more clarity and care.
Listen, reflect, and take the next intentional step.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fXY8JNN2LIU
Learn more: www.howyougothere.comTimestamps
00:00 Intro to the workbook series00:42 Why communication touches every part of the journey01:59 Communication as a leadership and growth tool03:02 Hybrid work, one-team culture, and communication gaps03:54 Inner self, inner team, and interdepartmental communication04:52 Starting with your communication style05:26 Why you should not assume bad intent06:29 Passion, volume, defensiveness, and interpretation07:05 Using the workbook communication exercises08:02 Direct vs. indirect communication08:23 Neutrality, urgency, and better emails10:20 Matching communication to your audience11:21 Awareness vs. understanding every style12:04 Direct, indirect, supportive, and analytical styles13:08 How the workbook framework builds on itself14:12 Linda’s lesson about direct communication16:11 Adapting your style as a leader17:03 Communication work belongs to all leaders18:34 Sponsor break19:19 Communication is always evolving20:11 Why experienced leaders still need perspective22:26 Reflection questions for your own style23:13 Workbook exercises and communication scenarios24:31 “You get what you give”25:14 Reducing tension through communication awareness26:35 Next episode: putting awareness into action26:57 Website and companion guide update27:27 Closing thoughts29 min - Do You Need Perspective or Structure? Coaching, Mentors & the Next Step Forward
In this episode of How You Go There, Scott Montgomery and Linda Misegadis continue the workbook series with a conversation about coaching, mentors, advisors, and the kind of support that helps people move forward with intention.
They explore what makes coaching different from mentoring or advising, why certification and structure matter, how to think about chemistry with a coach, and why the right support depends on the stage of life or leadership you are in.
The episode also connects back to the How You Go There companion guide, which helps listeners reflect on relationships, habits, goals, and the kind of coaching support they may need next.
Reflection question from the episode:
Where are you right now? Do you need perspective, or do you need structure?Resources:
Website: https://www.howyougothere.comBookstore and Companion Guide: https://www.howyougothere.com/bookstoreListen and connect: https://linktr.ee/hygtpodcastSponsor mentioned: WorldGate LLC: https://worldgatellc.comPodbean Timestamps
00:00 Welcome and episode setup00:30 Coaching as the next layer after mentors and advisors02:00 What makes coaching different04:11 The workbook foundation: relationships, habits, goals, and mentors07:04 Why training and certification matter10:36 Coaching vs consulting: asking before advising11:36 How to think about coach qualities14:16 The right coach for the right season16:06 Sponsor message: WorldGate LLC16:59 Crafting your coaching request18:17 What would success look like?20:20 Guidance during career and workplace transitions21:24 Using the companion guide before hiring a coach23:17 Why books alone are not always enough25:19 Scott’s long-term leadership coaching experience26:30 The chemistry check31:09 Coaching is not fixing; it is structure and accountability32:10 Do you need perspective or structure?33:02 How to connect, book coaching, or schedule a fireside chat35 min - Mentors, Advisors, and the Relationships That Shape Your Path
In this episode of How You Go There, Scott Montgomery and Linda Misegadis continue the workbook series with a conversation about mentors, advisors, and the relationships that shape personal and professional growth.
They explore why success is never really something we do alone, how mentor relationships can show up formally or naturally, and why perspective from outside ourselves can help us move from being busy to actually moving forward. Scott and Linda also talk about gratitude, vulnerability, closure, and the difference between a mentor, an advisor, a friend, and a coach.
This conversation invites listeners to reflect on the people who have helped shape their path, the wisdom they may not have recognized at the time, and how to approach mentorship with curiosity, respect, and appreciation.
For more information head over to howyougothere.com
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to the workbook series01:12 Mentors, advisors, and “wisdom without transaction”04:12 Mentors vs. advisors vs. coaches05:09 Realizing you already had mentors along the way06:31 Gratitude as the currency of mentorship09:03 Sponsor message09:17 The career advice that landed later11:00 Scott’s long-term mentor relationship13:13 When a mentor relationship runs its course16:11 How to ask someone to mentor you20:31 Why closure matters in mentor relationships23:06 Mentor vs. friend: what makes the relationship different25:06 Practical takeaways for finding and honoring mentors27:21 Previewing the next episode on coaching28:41 Workbook reflection prompt30:06 Closing and call to action31 min - How to Set Goals That Actually Move You Forward | SMART Goals, Vision Boards & Leadership
In this episode of How You Go There, Scott Montgomery and Linda Misegadis talk about what it really means to set goals that fit your life, your work, and the season you're in.
They explore the difference between staying busy and moving with intention, how habits support goal-setting, why vision boards can be more useful than people think, and how SMART goals can create more clarity in both personal growth and leadership.This conversation also gets practical around workplace expectations, employee growth, and why better measurement and communication matter if you want goals to actually move people forward.Key themes in this episode:- working hard vs working with purpose- SMART goals in real life- time-based, focus-based, and topic-based goals- leadership, measurement, and employee alignment- current season awareness- progress over perfectionResources:Website: https://www.howyougothere.comListen everywhere: https://linktr.ee/HYGTPodcastSMART Goals worksheet: https://www.howyougothere.com/exercise-pdfs/p/smart-goals-pdfTypes of Goals worksheet: https://www.howyougothere.com/exercise-pdfs/p/types-of-goals-pdfVision Board worksheet: https://www.howyougothere.com/exercise-pdfs/p/vision-board-pdfConnect:Scott Montgomery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howdidyougethereLinda Misegadis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindamisegadisSponsor mentioned:WorldGate LLC: https://worldgatellc.comTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome and episode setup00:30 A candid check-in and real-life start01:15 Why goals are the focus of this episode02:44 The connection between dreams, action, and goals03:23 Intentional goals vs pressure-filled goals04:05 Linda on hard work without direction06:09 Working with purpose06:31 Scott on habits, reflection, and peak performance08:06 Why vision boards matter09:17 Planning in smaller windows of time09:23 Sponsor message: WorldGate LLC10:38 Breaking down SMART goals11:19 The importance of time-bound goals12:59 Time, focus, and topic-based goals16:18 SMART goals in leadership and management18:07 Where workplace goals often fail20:32 Better goal-setting in job roles21:08 Why ongoing feedback matters23:13 How lack of clarity hurts employees24:06 Promotions, measurement, and fairness26:23 Leadership alignment and growth27:31 Start with one goal28:33 Goals and your current season29:15 Progress over perfection30:04 Where goals show up in daily life30:32 Free exercises and closing thoughts32 min - The Habits That Quietly Shape Your Life and Leadership
In this episode of How You Go There, Scott Montgomery and Linda Misegadis continue the workbook series with a conversation about habits, accountability, and the small routines that shape how we show up each day.
They talk about why habits often fail when we try to change too much too fast, how the cue-action-reward loop works in real life, and why habits are less about perfection and more about creating the conditions for peak performance.00:00 Welcome to the workbook series
01:55 Why habits matter more than big goals03:01 Why habits fail when we start too big05:14 Habits and peak performance08:33 The cue-action-reward loop10:29 Linda’s five-minute reflection habit13:00 Sponsor message13:46 How habits create calm and awareness14:18 Accountability, chores, and contribution17:00 Evaluating whether a habit actually helps17:52 When a habit is not right for you20:35 How small habits shape identity24:44 One habit to focus on this week26:17 Final takeaway and companion guideFrom journaling and reflection to making the bed and building self-awareness, this episode offers practical ways to think differently about the habits that quietly shape your life, leadership, and next steps.
Learn more, access resources, and follow the podcast at www.howyougothere.com.
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About How You Go There Podcast
From the publisher's feed
The How You Go There Podcast helps you understand your journey so you can intentionally shape what comes next.
Hosted by Scott Montgomery, author of How Did You Get Here?, and Linda Misegadis, HR leader and host of the Her Resources Podcast, the show explores the real experiences, relationships, and decisions that shape our personal and professional paths.
Each episode walks through ideas and exercises from the How You Go There workbook, combining practical reflection with real stories from Scott, Linda, and their guests. Together, they unpack pivotal career moments, leadership challenges, and the partnerships that influence where we end up in life and work.
Whether you're navigating leadership, career growth, or your next chapter, this podcast offers simple tools and insights to help you reflect with purpose and move forward with intention.
Learn more:
https://howyougothere.com
Listen & connect:
https://linktr.ee/hygtpodcast