There is an old saying, “a man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still”

Put simply, the goal of coaching is to support a positive behavioral change in the coachee. Coaching with compassion is an approach that perceives someone’s needs, identifies with them, and actively enhances their well-being. Coaching with compliance is instructing someone to act the way a coach or their organization thinks that they should act. Join Dr. McKinley as he discusses the benefits of using a counter-intuitive approach to management and developing employees.

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Our podcast guest today is Dr. Gary Desir who holds an extensive leadership role in one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. By his own choice, Dr. Desir is stepping down from this role to continue doing what he believes he was born to do. He is at peace with this change and in fact feels very positive about his future. This interview was conducted in the final months of his tenure. A fascinating connection was made between his origin story and why he does not seem to be negatively impacted by leaving this role, unlike many leaders who may struggle with similar career transitions. 

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There are many “rags to riches” stories out there. Today’s podcast guest prefers to call his story a meteoric adventure. Dr. McKinley interviews emerging leader, Norberto Orellana, who has experienced unusual success after overcoming extreme poverty and episodic homelessness.  Listen in to Norberto’s unique self-designed visualization technique.

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Have you ever wondered how people can get themselves into so many unusual situations? Where there are people there is often some sort of ‘messiness’ taking place. Therefore leaders require a sort of sensibility that lies outside of their orderly world of tactics and financials. Listen in as Dr. McKinley talks about this unique sensibility needed in a leader’s world where much is unknown and uncontrollable.

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Among the numerous things that leaders need to focus on, wellbeing and resiliency are definitely near the top of the list. Dr. Ania Jastreboff, a leading expert in obesity and weight management, joins Dr. McKinley on today’s podcast.  She is an endocrinologist and associate professor at the Yale School of Medicine. Obesity is often overlooked as a precursor to depression, apathy, and burnout. During this discussion, Dr. Jastreboff explains why obesity is defined as a neurometabolic disease and why that is important for addressing its causes and treatments.

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The Leadership Currency Podcast is celebrating a major milestone—200 episodes! In this special edition, we’re looking back at three fan-favorite episodes from the past 100. Tune in for a highlight reel of the most powerful moments, with 10-minute segments from each standout conversation. Don’t miss this chance to revisit the insights that resonated most with our listeners!

Sports psychologist, Dr. Fayyadh Yusuf, joins Dr. McKinley on the podcast today. Dr. Yusuf also serves as assistant professor in the School of Medicine. Listen in to this lively conversation between two formally trained psychologists and their work with leaders in the fields of medicine and professional sports.

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.