Are you trying to take down an elephant with a BB gun? Many leaders unknowingly equip their teams with the wrong tools for the challenges ahead. In this episode, we unpack the critical difference between strategy and effort—because sometimes, no matter how hard you try, the wrong approach won’t get you anywhere. Learn how to train, equip, and empower your team to tackle the right problems with the right weapons.

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Leadership is hard. The weight of responsibility, the inevitable disappointments, and the slow erosion of enthusiasm can leave even the strongest leaders feeling jaded. But letting cynicism take root can steal your love for the work and the people you lead. In this episode, we’re talking about how to fight back—daily, intentionally, and with purpose. Because what you do matters. Your team believes in you, and your next win is closer than you think.

Take the 90-Day Leadership Challenge This podcast is part of the 90-Day Leadership Challenge, designed to guide you through intentional growth with practical steps, weekly focus, and actionable insights. Whether you’re assessing your current leadership or building momentum for the future, small steps lead to big changes—start your journey today!

In this episode, we explore the concept of privacy in leadership, particularly the inner dialogue and thoughts that leaders keep to themselves. While leaders are expected to focus on their organization's vision and the well-being of their followers, there is a deeper, unspoken responsibility to invest time in reflecting on the lives of those they lead. We’ll discuss the importance of this private thought life, how it impacts the culture, and how prioritizing the care of others can build trust and loyalty.

Take the 90-Day Leadership Challenge This podcast is part of the 90-Day Leadership Challenge, designed to guide you through intentional growth with practical steps, weekly focus, and actionable insights. Whether you’re assessing your current leadership or building momentum for the future, small steps lead to big changes—start your journey today!

In this episode of Now Go Lead, we tackle a common leadership trap: organizational hypochondria. Have you ever worked with a leader who is always waiting for the next disaster? Or maybe that leader is you? Constantly searching for problems can paralyze decision-making, create mistrust, and derail progress. We’ll explore how visionary leaders—like Howard Hughes—lost their way due to obsessive worry and how you can avoid the same fate. Tune in and learn how to shift your focus from fear to forward momentum.

Take the 90-Day Leadership Challenge This podcast is part of the 90-Day Leadership Challenge, designed to guide you through intentional growth with practical steps, weekly focus, and actionable insights. Whether you’re assessing your current leadership or building momentum for the future, small steps lead to big changes—start your journey today!

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In leadership, there are moments when the path ahead feels impossible—like unpassable rapids. Inspired by John Wesley Powell’s harrowing 1869 expedition of the Colorado River, this episode explores the resilience required to lead through uncertainty. When the challenges seem insurmountable, will you stay the course, or will fear drive you to abandon ship? Join us as we uncover the power of perseverance and the vision that carries leaders through the roughest waters.

Take the 90-Day Leadership Challenge This podcast is part of the 90-Day Leadership Challenge, designed to guide you through intentional growth with practical steps, weekly focus, and actionable insights. Whether you’re assessing your current leadership or building momentum for the future, small steps lead to big changes—start your journey today!

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Have you ever found yourself giving advice to others while ignoring the very same issues in your own life? In this episode, we explore the "acrid agreements" we make with ourselves—the subtle, toxic decisions that keep us stuck in patterns of inaction or avoidance.

Drawing wisdom from the story of King David, we confront the hard truth: leaders must align their actions with their beliefs to lead authentically. It’s time to face the agreements holding you back and break free from the self-made prisons limiting your growth.

Take five minutes and ask yourself: What am I avoiding, and what needs to change in my leadership and my life?

Take the 90-Day Leadership Challenge This podcast is part of the 90-Day Leadership Challenge, designed to guide you through intentional growth with practical steps, weekly focus, and actionable insights. Whether you’re assessing your current leadership or building momentum for the future, small steps lead to big changes—start your journey today!

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Leaders are doers by nature, but is "making it happen" always the right move? In this episode, we challenge the notion that leaders must always force outcomes and explore the wisdom of patience, reflection, and allowing others to step up.

We’ll discuss the pitfalls of rushing decisions during moments of crisis and how choosing to pause can sometimes be the most powerful leadership action. Are you striving to make things happen, or are you leading with clarity and purpose?

When was the last time you did nothing—and realized it was exactly what was needed?

Take the 90-Day Leadership Challenge This podcast is part of the 90-Day Leadership Challenge, designed to guide you through intentional growth with practical steps, weekly focus, and actionable insights. Whether you’re assessing your current leadership or building momentum for the future, small steps lead to big changes—start your journey today!

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Leadership isn’t just about giving orders; it’s about being present when it matters most. 🛶

Sometimes, your team needs to struggle to grow. But as a leader, you need to know the perfect moment to step in and calm the chaos. Your presence can turn panic into peace and uncertainty into direction.

Take the 90-Day Leadership Challenge This podcast is part of the 90-Day Leadership Challenge, designed to guide you through intentional growth with practical steps, weekly focus, and actionable insights. Whether you’re assessing your current leadership or building momentum for the future, small steps lead to big changes—start your journey today!

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Leadership isn't just about reacting to challenges—it's about preparing for them. In this episode, we dive into the essential daily practices that leaders can use to prepare their hearts, minds, and souls for the unpredictable demands of leadership. From meditation to thoughtful reflection on your team and vision, we share actionable strategies to ensure you’re ready to lead with clarity and purpose, no matter what comes your way.

Take the 90-Day Leadership Challenge This podcast is part of the 90-Day Leadership Challenge, designed to guide you through intentional growth with practical steps, weekly focus, and actionable insights. Whether you’re assessing your current leadership or building momentum for the future, small steps lead to big changes—start your journey today!

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Leadership is not about avoiding failure; it's about how you respond to it. In this episode, we explore the raw reality of what happens when leaders fall—the doubts, the public scrutiny, and the internal war between the leader you are now and the one you aspire to become. We share insights on finding the courage to stand back up, face the challenges, and push forward despite the odds. Whether you’re down for the count or on the brink of breakthrough, this episode will inspire you to rise again.

Take the 90-Day Leadership Challenge This podcast is part of the 90-Day Leadership Challenge, designed to guide you through intentional growth with practical steps, weekly focus, and actionable insights. Whether you’re assessing your current leadership or building momentum for the future, small steps lead to big changes—start your journey today!

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