The John Eades Podcast

"Never allow your position to dictate an unhealthy obsession with power."

In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, John Eades covers leadership's greatest temptation.

"You are being prepared for something much greater ahead of you so your current job matters."

In this week's episode, John Eades covers a powerful story about work and purpose from a recent trip to Mexico.

In the show he covers:

- Martin Luther King Jr. Street Sweeper Quote

- Why we forget our purpose

- What you can do to remember it

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"The path to effective leadership is paved with humility, not pride."

In season 29, episode 9, John Eades covers the reason humility is such an essential leadership characteristic.

In the show you will learn:

- A great short story about the humility of George Washington

- A fantastic quote from TD Jakes about staying a student

- Why the truth and accountability are essential for humility

"Elevate the standard, improve your results."

In season 29, episode 9, John Eades covers the Route to Results and why it's important to elevate the standards in your life and leadership.

You can sign up for the Accountability in Action Workshop here.

"Every leader is measured on how well they make decisions."

In season 29, episode 8, Matt Confer, the VP of Strategy at Abilitie. He also hosts the Learn to Lead Podcast and gave an incredible Ted X talk called "Before You Decide."

In the show, we cover:

- How to handle the fear around decision making

- What steps you can take before a big decision

- How the best leaders think about decision making.

You can follow Matt on LinkedIn here.

"Most people go to their grave with the music still inside of them." - Wendell Holmes

In today's episode, you get the opportunity to hear about the Excellence Loop from one of John's keynote's earlier this year.

In the show you:

- Hear John sing Karaoke

- Why it's essential you sing your song

- Why Excellence is in reach for you

- How to inspire others

To have John speak to your team or organization just reach out here.

"Never stop learning, but it's time to trust your training."

No one is immune to getting stuck in a state of "Productive Procrastination." The place where we just keep learning and consuming but never applying. Today's episode is all about trusting your training and taking hard work into action.

Join the Coaching for Excellence Workshop at learnloft.com

"Great leaders make time and prioritize what's important."

In season 29, episode 5, John Eades covers the 7 most popular excuses leaders use and how to reject them.

In the show, he covers:

- A funny story about excuses

- Research around how many excuses we make daily

- Popular excuses leaders use

Have John speak at your next event johneades.com or sign up for the next Coaching for Excellence Workshop at LearnLoft.com

In season 29, episode 4, Rodney Showmar joins the show. He is the CEO of Arkansas Federal Credit Union. A thriving organization with over 300 employees and 92,000 members. He is a phenomenal leader who embraces a growth mindset and encourages you to as well. You can follow or connect with Rodney on Linkedin.

In the show, we cover:

- Data versus judgment based decision making

- Purpose-driven leadership

- Employee burnout real or not?

- How to rise the ranks in an organization the right way

- and much more

"Influence over others has its greatest impact when it's earned, not given."

In season 29, episode 3, John Eades covers the important topic of power in leadership.

You can join the next Coaching for Excellence Workshop here