What keeps teams stuck isn’t usually a lack of effort—it’s a lack of clarity. In this episode, I sit down with Casey Watts, Team Leadership Expert, founder of Casey Watts Coaching & Consulting, and author of The Craft of Clarity. Casey shares how leaders can gain clarity for themselves and create it for their people—so teams don’t just survive but thrive.

We unpack her Clarity Cycle Framework, why clarity precedes capacity, and how leaders can build dream teams on purpose. If you’ve ever felt like your team is spinning its wheels, this conversation is for you.

Connect with Casey Watts
🌐 Website: catchingupwithcasey.com

📘 Book: The Craft of Clarity  

🎙️ Podcast: Catching Up with Casey  

🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/caseywatts  

📷 Instagram: @catchupwithcasey

👉 Want more tools to thrive in leadership? Order my new book Leadership on the Rocks: How to Survive, Adapt, and Succeed in the Wilderness of Leadership at www.leadershipontherocks.com or on Amazon.

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Resistance isn’t the enemy—it’s feedback.

In this episode of Leadership on the Rocks, Bethany Rees is joined by Becca Silver, founder of The Whole Educator. Together, they unpack how leaders can reframe pushback, strengthen relationships, and turn conflict into growth.

💡 Key insight: Resistance isn’t about attitude—it’s about unmet needs. When leaders learn to recognize these signals, they can respond with clarity, empathy, and strategy.

🎧 Tune in for practical, real-world strategies you can apply today!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becca-silver/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholeeducator/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWholeEducator

Twitter: https://x.com/BeccaSilver_edu

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.whole.educator

PS – Want a survival guide for your own leadership journey? Grab my book Leadership on the Rocks: How to Survive, Adapt, and Succeed in the Wilderness of Leadership at leadershipontherocks.com.

Most initiatives fail not because of bad ideas—but because leaders aren't equipped to carry them through. That’s where Leadership on the Rocks workshops come in.

Whether you're leading a school, business, or nonprofit, our customizable, story-driven workshops give your team the clarity, tools, and confidence they need to lead effectively and create lasting impact.

👉 Visit leadershipontherocks.com to book a workshop and empower your leaders today!

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In this episode, Bethany Rees sits down with award-winning author Amy Daughters to explore how intentional, handwritten communication can transform your leadership and deepen connection with your team.

You’ll learn:

💌 Want to grow as a leader who sees people and builds legacy?
Start with a pen.

Connect with Amy:
📘 amydaughters.com

Order the Book: Dear Dana

💥 Want to Strengthen Your Team’s Leadership?

Most initiatives fail not because of bad ideas—but because leaders aren't equipped to carry them through. That’s where the Leadership on the Rocks book and workshops come in.

Whether you're leading a school, business, or nonprofit, our customizable, story-driven workshops give your team the clarity, tools, and confidence they need to lead effectively and create lasting impact.

Grab your copy of Leadership on the Rocks—the ultimate survival guide for real-world leaders.

👉 Visit leadershipontherocks.com to purchase the book or schedule a workshop and empower your leaders today!

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The book is here! Leadership on the Rocks is now LIVE on Amazon and Barnes & Noble!

In this final launch episode, Bethany unpacks Part 5 of the book — the guts of leadership — where real courage, care, and intentionality take center stage.

You’ll learn:
🛖 How to handle hard conversations with grace and grit
🧰 What stewardship really means (spoiler: clean the leadership corners)
📘 How to build a legacy that goes beyond titles and plaques

📍 Grab the book now: leadershipontherocks.com  or Amazon
🎒 Share + tag @leadershipontherocks for your chance to win the Leadership Survival Backpack!

💥 Want to Strengthen Your Team’s Leadership?

Most initiatives fail not because of bad ideas—but because leaders aren't equipped to carry them through. That’s where Leadership on the Rocks workshops come in.

Whether you're leading a school, business, or nonprofit, our customizable, story-driven workshops give your team the clarity, tools, and confidence they need to lead effectively and create lasting impact.

👉 Visit leadershipontherocks.com to book a workshop and empower your leaders today!

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In this episode, Bethany walks through Part 4 of the book — The Hands of Leadership — where execution, systems, and service meet real-world action.

You’ll learn:
✋ Why execution isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what matters
🪓 How to build visual, efficient systems that don’t live in your head
🔥 The 5 clear actions of quality service every leader should model

📘 Preorder the book and get Chapter One instantly at leadershipontherocks.com

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The Heart of Leadership: Connect It

In this episode, Bethany breaks down Part 3 of her new book — The Heart of Leadership — where trust, clarity, and collaboration become non-negotiables.

You’ll learn:
❤️ Why strong relationships are more than just being “nice”
💧 How communication can hydrate or drown your team
👥 What it takes to actually build a strong leadership culture

📘 Preorder the book & grab Chapter One free at leadershipontherocks.com

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In this episode, Bethany unpacks Part 2 of Leadership on the Rocks—The Head of Leadership—where your mindset, identity, and purpose form your internal GPS for leading well.

You’ll hear:
🧠 Why mindset shapes your emotions and actions
🧭 How identity keeps you grounded when chaos hits
🗺️ What purpose really means (and why it’s not your job title)

If you’re feeling stuck, scattered, or off-course in your leadership journey, this episode will help you reset and reroute.

Preorder Leadership on the Rocks today at leadershipontherocks.com and get Chapter One instantly!

🎉 And if you’re on the launch team—keep sharing + tagging @leadershipontherocks for a chance to win a Leadership Survival Backpack!

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You wouldn’t hike into the wilderness without a survival kit—so why are so many leaders trying to navigate the chaos of leadership without one?

In this episode, Bethany unpacks why every leader needs a Leadership Survival Kit and gives a broad overview of what’s inside. You’ll hear how to apply the “Think it. Connect it. Do it. Own it.” mantra to real-world leadership challenges—and why leading without tools is a recipe for burnout.

Links & Resources:

🎒 Preorder the book + get your sneak peek chapter and backpack giveaway entry

👉 www.leadershipontherocks.com

🎧 Listen to Episode 91: From the Mountaintop to the Valley: Why Leadership Feels Like a Wilderness Drop

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Have you ever been promoted… only to immediately wonder if you were in way over your head?

You’re not alone.

In this episode, I share the real story behind Leadership on the Rocks—and why so many of us experience the mountaintop of promotion, followed by the landslide of reality, and eventually tumble into the valley of despair.

It’s the emotional leadership rollercoaster no one warns you about... and the exact reason I wrote this book.

If you're tired of leading without a map, a mentor, or a survival kit—this episode is for you.

In this episode, I talk about:

Why leadership often feels like a wilderness drop

The emotional and mental toll of being promoted but not prepared

What leaders really need to survive (and thrive) on the rocks

How this book—and this podcast series—can become your trail map back to solid ground

🎒 Ready to preorder the book?
Visit www.leadershipontherocks.com

✅ You’ll get a free sneak peek chapter
🎁 And be entered to win a fully stocked survival backpack (yes, a real one)

📖 Leadership on the Rocks releases July 15, 2025—but your journey back to stability starts today.

🎧 Subscribe, share this episode with a leader you love, and I’ll see you in Episode 92 where we unpack the first item in your leadership survival kit: your mindset.

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In today’s episode we talked with Jeffrey Sanow—veteran CIA Senior Intelligence Officer, leadership strategist, and author of Humint for Humanity—to unpack how leadership under pressure reveals what you’re really made of.

From recruiting spies to training the next generation of leaders, Jeffrey shares practical wisdom for making decisions with limited information, creating environments that empower others, and leading when you feel completely ill-equipped.

You’ll hear:

Whether you lead a company, a classroom, a team—or you’re leading yourself through a tough season—this conversation will challenge you to think bigger, decide faster, and lead deeper.

🎯 Connect with Jeffrey Sanow:
Website: https://www.jeffreyssanow.com/
LinkedIn: Jeffrey Sanow on LinkedIn
Order the Book: Humint for Humanity on Amazon

💥 Want to Strengthen Your Team’s Leadership?

Most initiatives fail not because of bad ideas—but because leaders aren't equipped to carry them through. That’s where Leadership on the Rocks workshops come in.

Whether you're leading a school, business, or nonprofit, our customizable, story-driven workshops give your team the clarity, tools, and confidence they need to lead effectively and create lasting impact.

👉 Visit leadershipontherocks.com to book a workshop and empower your leaders today!

CONTACT US: 

Visit our website at  https://www.leadershipontherocks.com/ 

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