The John Eades Podcast

“Your best self is always ahead of you”

In season 21 episode 9 we are joined by Jenn Andrews.  She is the Executive Director of the Move For Jenn Foundation, a sought after public speaker, and Health and Wellness Coach. 

In our powerful conversation we cover:

- Where Jennifer’s purpose came from?

- The power of Facebook Live

- How the #moveforjenn got started

- Why anxiety and worry are important topics today

- Why people struggle to ask for help

- Where do people hide when they struggle

- Why it’s important you have great people around you

- How to make goals become a reality

"The best leaders communicate what fires them up in a really authentic way.”

In season 21 episode 8, we are joined by Dustin Kaehr.  He runs the Lippert Academy for Leadership and is the author of the book Dear Boys. We discuss leadership, purpose, core values, parenting and more.  

In the show we cover:

- Why it’s important to look inside to get better

- Why we need objective clarity

- What's objective clarity

- What do the best leaders do after sharing mission and vision

- Why core values are so important

- How do you live out core values every day

- How do you scale core values across an organization

- Why culture is local

- Why it’s important to show up for the people you interact with

- Why genuine humility is so important in leadership

This show is brought to you by LearnLoft's Ultimate Leadership Academy.

While hearing and listening may seem like they serve the same purpose, the difference between the two is relatively significant. “Hearing is through ears, but listening is through the mind.”

In season 21 episode 7, John Eades covers the difference between hearing and listening then gives specific strategies to help you be a better listener as a leader. 

In the show he covers:

- What's the difference between hearing and listening?

- Why listening is so essential in becoming a better leader

- How to become a better listener

- Specific strategies to help anchor yourself to a conversation

- Why most people are bad listeners

- Why it's important you consider what someone else is saying

- How to prove you listened

This podcast is brought to you by LearnLoft.com

“Relentless preparation leads to reflective performance”

In season 21 episode 6 we are joined by Ken Coleman.  He is the author of the Proximity Principle, host of the Ken Coleman Show and the EntreLeadership Podcast. You can get the book at kencoleman.com. In the show we cover:

- What is the Proximity Principle

- Why hustle isn't all that matters

- 5 types of people you need in your career

- How to go about finding a mentor

- Why hard work and patience are so important

This podcast is brought to you by LearnLoft.com

"There is an enormous reward in seeing other people develop."

In season 21 episode 5, John Eades covers the important topic of opportunity.  

In the show he covers:

• An important story about adversity
• What an opportunity means
• What's a burden
• Why leadership should be looked at as in opportunity
• What are the benefits of thinking like this
• Why leadership can be lonely

Learn more about leadership development at learnloft.com

“People are capable of so much if we allow and inspire them to do it.”

In season 21 episode 4 we are joined by Mike Vacanti. He is the founder of the Humans First Club and is a leading voice for creating healthier places to work.

In the show we cover:

- What holds an organization back from focusing on its people?

- How perfection hurts us

- Why it’s important to remember the humanity inside of us

- Why courage is so important

- How to handle bumps in the road

- How to quit squeezing the capacity out of people

- Why it’s important not to micromanage

- How leadership changing today

- What is a question that can be asked during an interview to see if someone is a leader

You can learn more about Mike at https://mjvacanti.com/

“If a team is going to be successful, they have to trust their leader.  To built trust, you have to be a leader of great competence and character.”

In season 21 episode 3, we are joined by Retired General Robert Caslen.  The United States Army officer who served as the 59th superintendent of West Point from 2013-2018.  He was also in Operation Desert Storm, the Pentagon during the 9/11 attacks (reentered the Pentagon), and the Irag War.

During this incredible conversation, we cover:

-Can servant leadership be taught?

- What to do when a team member isn’t a part of the team?

- Why character is so important in leadership

- How to build trust with team members

- How can a leader share their character on an ongoing basis?

- How can a leader build trust with their team?

"Make sure your team knows the mission of the work they do. Hopefully, it goes beyond just making money."

In season 21 Episode 2, John Eades covers a very important topic for leaders; sound.  Specifically the sound of silence.  

In the show he covers:

- A great story about listening

- Why silence is rarely a good thing for leaders

- The symptoms of silent teams

- Why people working well together is so important

- A great leadership lesson from Henry Ford

- Why innovation is so important for leaders

You can learn more about the Building the Best Leadership Workshop here. 

“If leaders reframe their job to be around the development of their team as opposed to managing every outcome to their definition of perfection, it will have a profound impact to their success and on the lives of their people.”

In season 21 episode 1 we are joined by Dr. Will Sparks.  He is the author of the new book Actualized Leadership and the creator of the ALP Assessment.  You can take the free ALP assessment at alpfree.com.

In the show we cover:

- Why it's important to be vulnerable as a leader?

- Why Jerry Harvey made such a big impact on his life

- What is the Abilene Paradox

- Why is courage so important in leadership

- Why codependency can be so damaging as a leader

- What is our ego and why it’s important to understand

- Why it’s important you understand your leadership shadow

- How do we better respond when we know our leadership shadow

- Why Gratitude is such an important part of happiness

You can sign up for the Building the Best Leadership Workshop at Learnloft.com/workshop

"Age is Just a Number in Leadership, If You Prepare Relentlessly"

In season 20 episode 10, John Eades the author of the upcoming book "Building the Best" and CEO of LearnLoft covers a very important topic, How to Lead When You're Younger than the Team?

In the show he covers:

- The story of a young leader named Alexander Hamilton

- What you can learn from General Robert Caslen

- Why competence is so critical when you're a young leader

- Why young leaders are essential in a business

- How to leverage courage

- The 3 principles to remember as a leader

- Why relationships are so important

- How to set clear standards

- Why accountability is paramount in leadership