The John Eades Podcast

"Leaders absolutely make a difference whether someone is engaged versus satisfied at work."

In season 18 episode 6, John Eades continues the Versus series exploring the difference between Engagement and Satisfaction.  

In the show he covers:

- The definition of engagement

- The definition of satisfaction

- Why leaders should care 

- What leaders can do to increase engagement

- What makes men happy?

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"The primary mission of a leader is to raise people up around them both professionally and personally."

In season 18 episode 5 John is joined by Father Mike Schmitz.  He is a priest for the Diocese of Duluth, MN. He currently runs the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and is also the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the diocese. Known nationally for his inspiring homilies, videos, and podcasts. 

In our conversation we cover:

- What to do when willpower runs out

- Why the environment you create is so important

- How do you balance what you are called to do

- What's the primary mission of a leader

- Why we have to be aware of our seasons in life

- How to create a culture of excitement

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"There is a difference in grateful versus thankful and knowing this difference can make you more powerful in your communication with others."

In season 18 episode 4, John Eades continues the Versus series exploring the difference between Grateful and Thankful.  He also challenges you to come up with your own Thankfulness list.  

In the show he covers:

- The definition of grateful

- The definition of thankful

- Why know their differences can be powerful

- E + R = O

- Why you should come up with your own Thankful list

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"You were not meant to observe you were meant to participate"

In season 18 episode 3, John Eades starts a new series called Versus which explores various aspects of leadership when you choose one thing versus another.  This week he explores observing versus participating and 4 things you can do to be a better leader at work regardless of your role.  

In the show he also covers:

- The Leadership Compound Theory

- The PTS Method

- How to create better outcomes

- Why it's important you break down silos

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"Doing what is right is always right"

In season 18 episode 2, John Eades covers two types of communication and which one is more important as a leader.  

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In the show John covers:

- The difference between verbal and visual communication

- The definition of behavior

- A great example of a special Olympics teammate that modeled leadership

- Three types of communication styles

- Why it's important you allow yourself to be human

- Why you can't forget you will be tempted

- What you can do if your behavior is suffering

"You don’t need permission to lead, instead, you have the power to choose to lead"

In season 18 episode 1, John Eades covers the important topic of Permission in leadership.

In the show he covers:

• The definition of leadership
• What is permission and should you care
• 5 Ways to pursue leadership
• Why the corporate leadership system is broken

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“The culture is driven towards recognizing talent but in business, skills get you hired and character gets you fired.”

In season 17 episode 8 we are joined by Joel Freeman.  He is the CEO of the Freeman Institute, author, speaker, and leader.  In one powerful interview Freeman and Eades cover:

- What character is so important

- Why values are more caught than taught

- What is the biggest mistake people make when it comes to race

- Why communication is so important

- What responsibility do leaders have in bridging the race gap

- Why is the diversity of thought so important on team’s today?

- Why the act of commitment is so important

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“People want to go somewhere with someone who knows where they are going.”

In season 17 episode 7, we are joined by Tyler Dickerhoof.  He is an experienced entrepreneur who mixes faith, health, parenting, and marriage make a big impact on the world.  

In our discussion we cover:

- The 4 Pillars of Life -  Work, Faith, Family Health

- Ways to prioritize health

- How can leaders be healthier

- Why Passion is so important in leadership

- How leadership is different from direct employees vs non-direct

- How important is the law of attraction

- Why belief and confidence is so important in leadership

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“We don’t live our lives on the mountaintop, we can find great joy and ultimately peace in what happens in the valley.”

In season 17 episode 6 we are joined by Shawn Askinosie.  He is the author of Meaningful Work and Founder of Askinosie Chocolate.  His story and life are ones anyone can learn from.  

In the podcast we cover:

- Why finding your purpose is so important

- What causes us to lose our passion?

- What is the rule of life

- How important is consistency in life and leadership

- How to make a big decision in life and leadership

- Why business isn’t just about making money

- What role does a leader have in helping people know they are alive

“We live up to the labels that are given to us”

In season 17 episode 5 we are joined by Mareo McCracken.  He is an advisor, writer, coach, and Revenue Officer at Movemedical. In our conversation we cover:

-What do most leaders care about; people or results?

- How does a leader not just say they care about their people?

- Why is confidence so important?

- What is self-esteem?

- What role leaders play in the development of confidence and self-esteem

Learn more about Mareo here