Hardship is a powerful teacher. It can shape the way we think, the way we lead and change the trajectory of our lives—for the better. That’s what we learn from Billie and Kelsea Sutton’s remarkable story of love, adversity, and leadership. While the pair grew up in Burke, SD, their relationship began across state lines in 2007. Only weeks into their budding romance, Billie experienced a life-altering accident that would shatter his dreams and transform their lives. That’s only the beginn...

If you follow host John T. Meyer on Twitter, then you’ve noticed his dive into the world of Web3. But do you know what the terms mean or how to get started? Whether you’re crypto curious or ambivalent about the future of blockchain, John believes all leaders should learn what the emerging space holds for them and how it will impact transactions in the future.In episode 70, Pinata founder Kyle Tut joins John to brief us on the basics of blockchain. Taking us from a macro to a micro view, this ...

Senator John Thune didn’t grow up with political aspirations, but a chance encounter opened that door over 46 years ago and ignited a storied career in public service. The Senate Minority Whip is now serving his third term in the U.S. Senate, and he’s bringing a rare collection of leadership lessons to share with Leadmore listeners. Ready to unpack them?In this thoughtful conversation with host John T. Meyer, Senator Thune shares his perspective from the Senate as he reflects on his leadershi...

Chief Culture Officer: The title sounds like a job exclusive to Silicon Valley startups, but it also belongs to Rana DeBoer, the first person to fill the role at the City of Sioux Falls. And while she credits former Leadmore guest, Mayor Paul TenHaken, for conceiving the new role, neither government nor culture work is new to her.In episode 68, Rana joins host John T. Meyer to discuss the origin of her position in city government, the workforce challenges all organizations are facing, and how...

When Adam Nathan founded Almanac, he was building tools for a remote workforce of the future. Due to the pandemic, that future came much faster than he anticipated. As a leader in the asynchronous work movement, Adam joins host John T. Meyer to discuss the terms and tactics you need to know to lead an asynchronous work culture. Tune in to learn the benefits of asynchronous work, the difference between remote-friendly and remote-first work, and why Adam doesn’t believe in a compelling hy...

What do leaders do when life gets heavy? While the pandemic has taught us how quickly life can change, it’s also shown us how mindset impacts our daily lives and the lives of others. In this framework episode, host John T. Meyer sits down to help us reframe our mindset. If you’re in need of a powerful reset, tune in to start the shift.Be Where Your Feet Are (4:09)You Can Only Control What You Can Control (5:44)Iron Sharpens Iron (7:58)-----Follow John T. MeyerFollow Leadmore on Instagram...

Using your voice is a prerequisite for leaders, but recognizing when other voices need to be heard is also essential for good leadership. That’s the work of Libby Skarin’s career at the American Civil Liberties Union. As the Campaigns Director of the ACLU of ND/SD/WY, Libby brings this and other key insights from her field to this episode. Tune in as she and host John T. Meyer discuss power dynamics, why leaders need to listen first, and how to make room for new leaders. Whether you’re ...

In the last episode, host John T. Meyer share his framework for setting and making big goals as he prepared to make his: climb the equivalent of Mount Everest in 36 hours. 29,029 feet and 13 summits later, John shares three takeaways from the experience. Reframe Your Limits (1:34)Plug into the Power of Community (3:41)Be Where Your Feet Are (6:39)-----Follow John T. MeyerFollow Leadmore on InstagramFollow Leadmore on TwitterSubscribe to John’s newsletter

It’s days before his 36th birthday and host John T. Meyer is preparing to hike 29,029 feet, the equivalent height of Mount Everest. How did he decide to take on 13 summits over 36 hours, and how do other leaders define and climb their own Everest?In this framework episode, John shares a four-step process for accomplishing big goals and issues a challenge to Leadmore listeners to find and climb their next summit.John’s Everest (0:32)The Framework (4:37)The Challenge (9:42)Find Atomic Habits by...

Transition is fresh on Eric McDonald’s mind. After leading the successful startup DocuTap (now Experity) through acquisition, Eric recently left the company he founded 20 years prior. What came after would allow him to fully explore the options ahead of him. In Episode 62, Eric joins host John T. Meyer to discuss the period of transition, the criteria for finding success twice, and how Eric decided to commit to his current role as the CEO of CoinLion.Eric’s new niche (2:15)A season of tr...