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- Larry Broughton: From Special Forces to the C-Suite - Why Leadership Isn’t Optional
For Your Leadership Toolkit:
- leadership is about taking action aggressively
- earned leadership is tested in real-life situations
- key elements of leadership include motivation, integrity, tenacity, courage, and humility (MITCH)
- many leaders lack training in effective leadership skills
- choosing the hard right over the easy wrong is crucial
- clarity in communication is essential for effective leadership
- contingency planning is vital for navigating uncertainties
- compassion must be balanced with high standards in leadership
- success is defined by the legacy we leave behind
- love is an underrated trait in leadership
Sound bites
"Confused minds don't buy."
“Choose the hard right over the easy wrong.”
"You must serve to succeed."
"Success looks like freedom."
Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Taking Action
02:32 Larry Broughton's Leadership Journey
08:03 Key Elements of Exceptional Leadership
13:07 The Challenges of Leadership Development
16:34 Choosing the Hard Right Over the Easy Wrong
18:02 The Role of Clarity in Leadership
22:05 The Need for Action and Contingency Planning
27:07 Balancing Compassion and Standards in Leadership
31:58 Defining Success Beyond Titles and Money
Resources:
Larry’s website: https://larrybroughton.com/
Larry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrybroughton/
Connect with Merv at www.PeopleFirstProjectManagement.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merv.jersak/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mervjersak/
40 min - Jeff Ross: The Caffeinated Kangaroo Approach to Leadership
For Your Leadership Toolkit:
- first earn to lead yourself
- develop resilience; endure setbacks, adapt, and keep moving forward
- lean into emotional intelligence, first with self-awareness, then outwardly with empathy
- practice love andcompassion, showing respect, patience, forgiveness, and care for others
- have the mindset of a values-driven leader, with decisions guided by clear principles, not convenience
- be disciplined with consistent habits, structure, and personal operating systems
- prioritize strategicallyfocusing on what matters most
- be adaptable; read widely and apply learning, use tools wisely, and think flexibly
Sound bites
- “If you can't lead yourself, how can you lead others? And if you can't love yourself, how can you love others?"
- “So I've just been obsessed with what I call story selling.”
- “Leaders are readers, but more than just readers, they’re ‘appliers’."
- “This whole thing about work life balance … It's a myth … What we need to have is an integrated lifestyle, integrated balance.”
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Leadership with Purpose
03:40 Transformative Life Experiences
09:38 The Power of Love in Leadership
11:41 Becoming the Caffeinated Kangaroo
17:35 Integrating Family and Work Life
22:46 Final Thoughts and Quickfire Questions
Resources
Connect with Jeff on: https://linktr.ee/laptoplifestyledad
Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsjeffr/
Connect with Merv at www.PeopleFirstProjectManagement.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merv.jersak/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mervjersak/
27 min - Debbie Allen: Leadership Without a Safety Net
For Your Leadership Toolkit:
- taking risks is a fundamental aspect of entrepreneurial leadership
- the importance of mentorship in achieving success
- success can be easier with the right mindset and guidance
- effective communication is crucial for inspiring teams and leading effectively
- leaders should focus on creating a legacy and making a difference in the world
- over-communication is better than under-communication in leadership roles
- mindset shifts are essential for adopting a success-oriented mentality
- leaders should learn to think and act like entrepreneurs
- leadership is about taking ownership and being proactive
Sound Bites:
"The path is easier if you follow someone's path and you listen and you're coachable."
"As a leader, you get your high by seeing other people thrive."
"I want the bad news. I'm a solution-oriented person."
"Over communicating is better than holding back on communication."
"If a leader is all over the place, the team's all over the place."
"If they're focused and really clear on their direction, now we really have a powerful team."
"You've got too many things going, you can't be good at anything."
"You don't learn unless you ask."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Leadership Journeys
02:24 Debbie Allen's Entrepreneurial Journey
06:34 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
10:50 Creating a Legacy in Leadership
15:50 Mindset Shifts for Success
19:52 Communication Habits of Effective Leaders
24:58 Rapid Fire Q&A with Debbie Allen
Resources
Debbie’s Website - https://debbieallen.com/
Debbie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbieallenspeaker/
Connect with Merv at www.PeopleFirstProjectManagement.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merv.jersak/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mervjersak/
36 min - Dave Sanderson: Miracle on the Hudson
For Your Leadership Toolkit:
- in moments of crisis, clarity about personal values often emerges
- teamwork is essential in crisis situations; everyone must work together
- leadership manifests without formal titles in critical moments
- panic can hinder action; urgency drives necessary responses
- situational awareness is crucial for effective leadership
- past experiences can prepare you for future challenges
- importance of humility and gratitude in leadership
Sound Bites
"That last sixty seconds when you think you're going to die... it's surreal."
"I realized I did not spend enough time with my family."
"The mission of that day was: No one dies today."
"Leadership isn't about knowing everything. Leadership is about making the next decision."
"What's my next best move?"
"People will look to whoever has the most certainty in that moment."
"Everybody checked their ego at the door because now we had to work together as a team."
"The right side of the plane had to be managed by passengers like me who had no experience and no training."
"You don't need permission to lead."
"People value people."
"Having humility and having gratitude helped me more than anything else."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Resilience
02:49 The Miracle on the Hudson: A Life-Changing Experience
07:34 Moments of Clarity: Life Lessons in Crisis
13:08 Leadership in Crisis: Teamwork and Decision Making
18:13 Panic vs. Urgency: The Importance of Composure
22:41 Situational Leadership in Crisis
28:42 The Journey to Speaking and Leadership Consulting
Resources
Dave’s Website: https://davesandersonspeaks.com/
Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiredavesanderson/
Connect with Merv at www.PeopleFirstProjectManagement.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merv.jersak/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mervjersak/
40 min - Craig Duswalt: From Guns N’ Roses To Rockstar Leadership
For Your Leadership Toolkit:
- leadership can be shaped by unconventional experiences
- high-pressure environments teach valuable leadership lessons
- open communication is essential in both personal and professional relationships
- experience is the best teacher for aspiring leaders
- creativity and innovation are crucial for effective leadership
- discipline and daily habits are key to success
- effective leaders learn from both good and bad examples
- importance of adaptability in a rapidly changing world
Sound Bites
"Great leaders are born in unexpected places."
"The thing that's the thing is never the thing."
"I learned everything that I teach now in rock and roll."
"Experience is the best lesson in anything that we do, especially being a leader."
"I don't want a leader that's just a talking leader."
"You need to learn how teams work, how people work, and how to be led before you go out and lead."
"One of the greatest guitarists in the world still warms up every day."
"Axl Rose still does vocal warmups and cooldowns after concerts."
Resources
Craig’s Website: https://craigduswalt.com/
Craig on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigduswalt/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Leadership Journeys
03:14 From Rock Tours to Leadership Insights
06:32 Lessons from Axl Rose and Guns N' Roses
09:29 Navigating Career Changes and Young Leadership
12:20 The Importance of Experience in Leadership
15:19 Communication as a Leadership Tool
18:30 Creativity and Innovation in Leadership
21:31 Using AI for Creative Marketing Solutions
24:25 Discipline and Daily Habits of Successful Leaders
27:02 Final Thoughts on Leadership and Influence
Connect with Merv at www.PeopleFirstProjectManagement.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merv.jersak/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mervjersak/
38 min
About Lead With Purpose
From the publisher's feed
Most organizations don’t fail because of bad strategy, weak technology, or poor processes. They fail because leadership breaks down in the human moments of execution.
The Lead With Purpose Podcast, hosted by leadership consultant and former IT project executive Merv Jersak, explores the real disciplines that determine whether teams struggle under pressure or perform with clarity and cohesion.
After four decades working inside complex organizations, Merv saw the same pattern repeated everywhere: high-performing producers promoted into leadership roles but rarely trained in the skills required to guide people through conflict, uncertainty, competing priorities, and organizational pressure.
This podcast focuses on those leadership skills.
Through conversations with experienced leaders, coaches, and professionals, you’ll hear practical insights on how strong leaders steady themselves under pressure, build trust that speeds collaboration, align teams around shared goals, make disciplined decisions, and create environments where performance becomes sustainable.
If you are a mid-level leader, emerging executive, or business owner responsible for delivering results through others, this podcast will challenge how you think about leadership and execution.
Because great leadership isn’t just about getting results. It’s about building teams that can achieve them together.
Follow the Lead With Purpose Podcast and start leading smarter today.