Introduction to the Learning to Lead Show

In this inaugural episode of the Learning to Lead Show, host Mark Cundiff introduces his new podcast, sharing his journey from a salesman to a plant manager who found a passion for leadership. Mark discusses the lack of training during his transition and how John Maxwell's '21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership' ignited his lifelong commitment to learning about leadership. The podcast aims to teach curated content from the plethora of books Mark reads and to feature interviews with frontline leaders. The goal is to equip, inspire, and help listeners grow from being good leaders to great ones. Mark also offers a free Leadership Guide in the show notes and previews the next episode's guest, Sean Eisenhower.

00:00 Welcome to the Learning to Lead Show
00:17 My Journey from Salesman to Plant Manager
01:15 Discovering the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
02:17 The Purpose of This Podcast
02:53 Insights from Frontline Leaders
03:36 The Importance of Leadership in All Areas of Life
04:15 Always Make Your Future Bigger Than Your Past
05:37 Conclusion and Next Steps

Resources Mentioned on Today's Episode

• Get your Free Learning to Lead Leadership Reading Guide Here
• The Learning To Lead Newsletter
• The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
• The Laws of Lifetime Growth

🔎 About LeaderNotes

LeaderNotes is a quick-hit companion to each episode of The Learning to Lead Show. In just 5–10 minutes, Mark Cundiff recaps the top leadership insights, frameworks, and action steps from each interview, designed for busy, growth-minded leaders who want to review and apply the episode’s biggest takeaways on the go.

It’s like the highlight reel + playbook—all in one.

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