Have you ever wondered if leaders sometimes miss the underlying reasons as to why they have been appointed and/or have chosen to be leaders? This interview with Dr. John Hardt, a bio-ethicist, will enlighten your awareness of the way to BE a leader. The formation of your leadership voice begins with self-awareness and identity development. Without these foundational pillars your leadership risks being effective and sustainable.

We all want our leaders to spark ideas and inspire us.  Illusionist David Laflin joins Dr. McKinley on today’s podcast. David shares that creating a visually captivating experience, often utilizing the element of surprise to spark curiosity, actively involves participants in the learning process which results in meaningful impact. David has engaged with audiences around the world garnering raving reviews. Listen in as Dr. McKinley discovers what the “magic” of illusions are from a psychological perspective.

Do you find leadership difficult to define? In his book, 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell set out to make leadership more understandable by breaking it apart into tangible concepts that anyone can learn.  Maxwell has used these laws to train thousands of leaders, such as government officials, university students and faculty, and those in Fortune 500 companies. Dr McKinley is joined by Odeyemi Olayiwole (Yemi) who is a member of the Maxwell coaching team, based in Nigeria. Together they discuss a few of their favorite laws and why they are useful in their work.

In this podcast Dr. McKinley describes how our perceptions, biases, and emotions influence how we interpret and understand truth and facts. He addresses the complexities of distinguishing between what is true and what is factual, and how this distinction impacts our decision-making and beliefs. Join in as he uses a psychological lens to unravel the intricate relationship between truth and facts.

In this episode of Leadership Currency, Dr. McKinley dives into an enlightening conversation with author Megan Salinas about her compelling book, The Lies of Singleness. Together, they unpack the common misconceptions singles believe about why they’re not in a relationship or married—and explore how these lies often reflect broader societal narratives that affect us all.

Whether you’re single, married, or somewhere in between, this episode offers insights that challenge limiting beliefs and inspire personal growth. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion that transcends relationship status and speaks to the heart of authentic leadership and self-worth.

You can find Megan's book on Amazon.com 

Success is sometimes mistaken for something objective rather than something very personal. Do you feel the need to measure up to someone else’s success metric? If so, why? Dr. McKinley is joined by Andy Williames, a serial entrepreneur and global visionary. Listen in as they discuss healthy ways that individuals can move toward success metrics of their own choosing, rather than succumb to the pull of their environment and cultural influences.

Welcome to 2025! Dr. McKinley personally invites you this year to join him in being a leader. To be invited means “to be asked or welcomed to participate in an activity, group, or situation essentially implying a sense of acceptance and belonging.” You don’t have to earn it. Many leaders today feel the pressure to earn their way into leadership. Dr. McKinley addresses a different leadership paradigm on this podcast. We invite you to listen in!