Leader Fuel with Dr Linda Travelute

By Dr. Linda Travelute

Leader Fuel with Dr. Linda Travelute is your go-to podcast that keeps you going and growing as a leader. Each episode is packed with actionable leadership strategies, growth development tips, and insi... more

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How many episodes does Leader Fuel with Dr Linda Travelute have?

The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.

Leader Fuel with Dr Linda Travelute episodes:

October 09, 2025#50 Why Your Team Feels Like Passengers (and How to Unlock Ownership as a Leader)
On Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the red trolley traveled 5,000 miles a year—but always with empty seats. Why? To let kids imagine themselves on board. That’s a leadership masterclass. In this episode of the Leader Fuel Podcast, Dr. Linda Travelute shows you how leaders unknowingly turn their teams into passengers—and how to shift them into co-creators who bring energy, innovation, and ownership.
👉 Listen now to discover:
Why over-directing kills buy-in.
The psychology of ownership and engagement.
Real-world stories (from LEGO to leadership trenches).
How to leave “empty seats” so your team fills them with initiative.
Plus: how to get coaching inside LimitLess Leaders & Minds so you don’t have to lead alone.
Dr. Linda Travelute is an Executive Director with John Maxwell Leadership and a certified Coach, Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Corporate Facilitator who works with business leaders from startup to sustained success. She is the founder and CEO of Maximized Leaders Coaching & Training and Host of the Leader Fuel Podcast
Check out MaximizedLeaders.com for coaching programs and ways we can serve you and your team.
Connect with Dr. Linda on Social Platforms:
     Instagram: @drlindatravelute
     Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindatravelute/
     Facebook: @DrLindaMaximizedLeaders
More resources including coaching and training:
     Website: MaximizedLeaders.com
     Limitless Minds Hybrid Coaching Membership
     Leaders Focus Formula
...more
17min
October 02, 2025#49 20 Million Plastic Flamingos: Why Real Leadership Is Rare (and How to Be a Leader Who Lasts)
Did you know, there are more fake flamingos than real ones? And the leadership landscape has the same problem! Leaders can sometimes be fake. Ornamental. All show, no substance. In this episode of the Leader Fuel Podcast, Dr. Linda Travelute breaks down why real leadership is so rare, and how that’s your biggest opportunity.
You’ll learn how to stop confusing attention with impact, the 3 traits that separate flamingo leaders from the ones people actually trust, and practical shifts to become the kind of leader who lasts. If you’re tired of leaders faking it, this episode will give you the tools to lead with authenticity, courage, and influence that sticks.
Here’s what you’ll get out of this episode:
The #1 reason most leaders look real but aren’t.
How to avoid the trap of chasing attention instead of creating impact.
The 3 traits that make leaders rare — and unforgettable.
Psychology-backed shifts that turn ornamental leadership into influence that lasts.
👉 Hit play now and let’s make you the rare leader your team can’t live without.
Connect with Dr. Linda on Social Platforms:
     Instagram: @drlindatravelute
     Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindatravelute/
     Facebook: @DrLindaMaximizedLeaders
More resources including coaching and training:
     Website: MaximizedLeaders.com
     Limitless Minds Hybrid Coaching Membership
     Leaders Focus Formula
...more
18min
September 25, 2025#48 The Top 1% Aren’t Just Working Harder — 7 Habits You’re Overlooking
Hard work alone won’t get you into the top 1% of leaders. In fact, it might be what’s holding you back. In EPS 48 of the Leader Fuel Podcast, Dr. Linda Travelute reveals the habits of high performing leaders that quietly separate them from everyone else.
You’ll discover:
The overlooked leadership habits for success that multiply your influence

Real-world examples of how high performance leadership strategies play out in top companies

How to implement daily habits of effective leaders into your routine starting this week
If you’ve ever wondered what habits make a great leader — this episode will show you how the best don’t just work harder, they work smarter.
Why working harder often backfires (and what to do instead)

The surprising daily choices top leaders make that compound into massive results

Real-world stories from Oprah, Bill Gates, Shopify, Netflix, and McDonald’s that prove success is built differently

Practical leader intentions you can apply this week to unlock focus, clarity, and influence

Leadership habits that separate top leaders from average

Best leadership habits to build influence and trust

How to improve as a leader daily
🎙️ Listen now: The Leader Fuel Podcast — The Top 1% Aren’t Just Working Harder: 7 Habits of High Performing Leaders

Connect with Dr. Linda on Social Platforms:
     Instagram: @drlindatravelute
     Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindatravelute/
     Facebook: @DrLindaMaximizedLeaders
More resources including coaching and training:
     Website: MaximizedLeaders.com
     Limitless Minds Hybrid Coaching Membership
     Leaders Focus Formula
...more
18min
September 18, 2025#47 How Smart Leaders Build High-Performing Teams That Actually Run Fast: Housecats vs. Cheetahs
Most leaders hire “housecats” — safe, agreeable, easy-to-manage people who keep things cozy but stall progress. Smart leaders hire “cheetahs” — A-players who move fast, challenge you, and create unstoppable growth. In Episode 47 of the Leader Fuel Podcast, How Smart Leaders Build High-Performing Teams That Actually Run Fast: Housecats vs. Cheetahs, Dr. Linda Travelute breaks down how to build high-performing teams that actually run fast. You’ll learn:
The #1 hiring mistake that keeps leaders stuck with mediocre results

How to spot housecats vs. cheetahs in interviews

Leadership strategies to attract A-players and keep them

How to create a culture where team performance thrives
If you’re serious about building a fearless, high-performing team that delivers results, this episode is your roadmap.
Connect with Dr. Linda on Social Platforms:
     Instagram: @drlindatravelute
     Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindatravelute/
     Facebook: @DrLindaMaximizedLeaders
More resources including coaching and training:
     Website: MaximizedLeaders.com
     Limitless Minds Hybrid Coaching Membership
     Leaders Focus Formula
...more
21min
September 11, 2025#46 Scoops Before Strategy: Why Morale Is the Secret Weapon of Great Leaders
Why do teams check out even when you’ve nailed the strategy? It’s a morale issue. In EPS: 46 of the Leader Fuel Podcast, Dr. Linda Travelute reveals how WWII ice cream barges proved that morale isn’t “soft” — it’s the secret weapon leaders overlook.
Learn why today’s best leaders—from Zappos to Chick-fil-A—serve morale first to build loyalty, energy, and unstoppable teams. If your team feels tired, disengaged, or burned out, this episode is your wake-up call.
Here’s what you’ll get in this episode:
Why your team isn’t burned out from too much work—but from something entirely different

The neuroscience behind morale and why emotional connection fuels performance

John Maxwell’s “Law of Connection” applied to modern leadership

Simon Sinek’s “Circle of Safety” and how to build it into your culture

Real-world company examples (Zappos, Chick-fil-A, Zoom) using morale as a strategy

A simple framework to create your team’s ice cream barge this week
🎧 Listen to EPS: 46 – “Scoops Before Strategy: Why Morale Is the Secret Weapon of Great Leaders” on the Leader Fuel Podcast—where leaders get the fuel they need to keep going and growing.
Keywords: leadership podcast, team morale, burnout at work, servant leadership, emotional intelligence, leadership culture, psychological safety, team performance strategies
Connect with Dr. Linda on Social Platforms:
     Instagram: @drlindatravelute
     Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindatravelute/
     Facebook: @DrLindaMaximizedLeaders
More resources including coaching and training:
     Website: MaximizedLeaders.com
     Limitless Minds Hybrid Coaching Membership
     Leaders Focus Formula
...more
18min
September 04, 2025 #45 Promote for This, Not That: Why Emotional Maturity Beats Talent Every Time
In Episode 45 of the Leader Fuel Podcast, Dr. Linda Travelute unpacks Promote for This, Not That: Why Emotional Maturity Beats Talent Every Time. Discover the 3 markers that prove someone’s truly ready to lead—plus real-world stories from Bridgewater Associates, NASA astronaut selection, and Airbnb’s pandemic pivot. If you want to stop promoting the wrong people and start building a team you can trust under pressure, this is your blueprint for leadership promotion success. Perfect for executives, business owners, and managers who want to lead smarter.

Connect with Dr. Linda on Social Platforms:
     Instagram: @drlindatravelute
     Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindatravelute/
     Facebook: @DrLindaMaximizedLeaders
More resources including coaching and training:
     Website: MaximizedLeaders.com
     Limitless Minds Hybrid Coaching Membership
     Leaders Focus Formula

...more
17min
August 28, 2025#44 The Irreplaceability Trap: Why Your Team Can’t Grow If You Won’t Let Go
You know what no one tells you about being “the go-to” person?
It feels great — until you can’t breathe.
Every decision runs through you.
Every fire needs your attention.
Every process lives in your head.
Feeling overworked, stuck, and secretly proud that your team “can’t function without you”? That’s not leadership — that’s a bottleneck.

In Episode [#44] of the Leader Fuel Podcast, Dr. Linda Travelute exposes The Irreplaceability Trap: Why Your Team Can’t Grow If You Won’t Let Go — the silent growth killer in business. Learn how to break free from decision-hoarding, knowledge bottlenecks, and single points of failure so your business can run without you.
You’ll discover:
Why documenting “only I can do this” tasks is your freedom key
The 3 metrics that actually move the needle (and how to measure them)
Break free from decision-hoarding, knowledge bottlenecks, and single points of failure so your business can finally scale without you.

Connect with Dr. Linda on Social Platforms:
     Instagram: @drlindatravelute
     Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindatravelute/
     Facebook: @DrLindaMaximizedLeaders
More resources including coaching and training:
     Website: MaximizedLeaders.com
     Limitless Minds Hybrid Coaching Membership
     Leaders Focus Formula
...more
18min
August 21, 2025#43 Why Breaking Up with a Good Leader Too Soon Backfires
Is it time to replace your leader—or are you just uncomfortable with disruption?
In Episode 43 of the Leader Fuel Podcast, Dr. Linda Travelute explores the danger of prematurely replacing a proven leader. Drawing from real-world examples—Apple’s Tim Cook, Goldman Sachs’ David Solomon, and Abraham Lincoln—this episode reveals how strategic patience and hiring for your weaknesses can be more powerful than chasing shiny new leadership.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why novelty bias leads to costly leadership decisions

How to evaluate a leader's readiness to adapt

What the "Recalibration Scorecard" can reveal about your own leadership

The psychological traps that sabotage succession planning

How to support vs. replace leaders under pressure
Connect with Dr. Linda on Social Platforms:
     Instagram: @drlindatravelute
     Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindatravelute/
     Facebook: @DrLindaMaximizedLeaders
More resources including coaching and training:
     Website: MaximizedLeaders.com
     Limitless Minds Hybrid Coaching Membership
     Leaders Focus Formula
...more
18min
August 14, 2025#42 Kiss Cam Crisis: Must-Know Tips for Leaders
When Coldplay’s crowd cam caught a CEO in a compromising moment, the fallout was instant. In this episode of the Leader Fuel Podcast, Dr. Linda Travelute unpacks the leadership lessons, why personal behavior is a red flag for deeper issues, and how to handle the fallout—whether it’s you or someone on your team. Featuring real-world parallels from Coldplay’s concert scandal and former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford’s public affair.
Here’s what we discuss:
How one CEO’s kiss at a Coldplay concert cost him his job—and why it matters to your leadership. Astronomer CEO, Andy Byron.

The psychology linking personal missteps to professional risk.

Why your private life is never fully private when you lead.

How to handle the fallout when you mess up.

How to handle the fallout when someone on your leadership team messes up.

What Mark Sanford’s public affair teaches about damage control and reputation recovery.

Guardrails every leader should have to avoid career-ending mistakes.

Why accountability may be the most valuable leadership tool you can invest in.

Connect with Dr. Linda on Social Platforms:
     Instagram: @drlindatravelute
     Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindatravelute/
     Facebook: @DrLindaMaximizedLeaders

More resources including coaching and training:
     Website: MaximizedLeaders.com
     Limitless Minds Hybrid Coaching Membership
     Leaders Focus Formula
...more
18min
August 07, 2025#41 Unwrapping the Past: Why Great Leaders Stop Digging Up Old Wins, Wounds and Worries
In Episode 41 of the Leader Fuel Podcast, Dr. Linda Travelute reveals how great leaders sabotage progress by digging up the past—replaying old wins, nursing unhealed wounds, and leading from outdated leadership stories. Learn the psychology behind these “mummy moments,” discover the cost of clinging to old ways, and unlock a proven framework to lead forward with clarity, courage, and fresh influence.
In this episode, you'll get:
A powerful metaphor (“mummy moments”) to help you spot when you're leading from the past
Psychological insights into why leaders replay old wins, wounds, or regrets
Real-world leadership stories showing how the past can hijack present decisions
A 3-step framework to close outdated leadership narratives and move forward
An affirmation to help you shift from memory-based leadership to mission-driven leadership
Encouragement and mindset tools to help you lead with clarity, not clutter
Dr. Linda Travelute is an Executive Director with John Maxwell Leadership and a certified Coach, Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Corporate Facilitator who works with business leaders from startup to sustained success. She is the founder and CEO of Maximized Leaders Coaching & Training and Host of the Leader Fuel Podcast
Check out MaximizedLeaders.com for coaching programs and ways we can serve you and your team.
Connect with Dr. Linda on Social Platforms:
     Instagram: @drlindatravelute
     Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindatravelute/
     Facebook: @DrLindaMaximizedLeaders
More resources including coaching and training:
Website: MaximizedLeaders.com
Limitless Minds Hybrid Coaching Membership
Leaders Focus Formula
...more
15min

FAQs about Leader Fuel with Dr Linda Travelute:

How many episodes does Leader Fuel with Dr Linda Travelute have?

The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.