The Naked Leadership Podcast

The Naked Leadership Podcast

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The Naked Leadership Podcast episodes

  • This Is Goodbye!... For Now.

    Summary

    After four years of the Naked Leadership Podcast, Chad, Adrian, and Dan announce that they will be putting the podcast on pause. They reflect on the evolution of the podcast and the value it has brought to their lives. They discuss the benefits of exploring ideas and sharpening their thinking through the podcast. They also express gratitude for the listeners and the impact the podcast has had on them. They highlight the library of conversations and content that will continue to be available for listeners. In this final part of the conversation, Adrian and Dan express their gratitude to Chad for his contributions to the podcast and the company. They discuss the expansion of their services to include larger companies and the challenges faced by leaders in those organizations. They emphasize the importance of focusing on people solutions rather than just strategy and processes. They also highlight their unique approach of working alongside clients to co-create solutions and the value they bring in integrating head, heart, and action. They express excitement about the future and invite listeners to stay connected and reach out for conversations.

    Takeaways

    • The Naked Leadership Podcast has been a valuable platform for exploring ideas and sharpening thinking.
  • The podcast has provided a container for rigorous discussions and the opportunity to learn from each other.
  • The library of conversations and content from the podcast is a valuable resource for listeners.
  • The podcast has had a meaningful impact on the hosts' lives and the lives of the listeners.
  • The hosts express gratitude for the listeners and their support throughout the podcast's journey. Expressing gratitude and appreciation is important in building strong relationships.
  • Expanding services to larger companies presents new challenges and opportunities.
  • Focusing on people solutions is crucial for success in organizations.
  • Co-creating solutions with clients leads to more impactful and sustainable outcomes.
  • Integrating head, heart, and action is key to personal and organizational growth.
  • The future holds exciting possibilities and opportunities for growth.
    • Listeners are invited to stay connected and reach out for conversations.

     

    47 min
  • Suffer For Something, Not From

    https://wearerevenant.com

    The conversation explores the concept of suffering and how it can be approached from two different perspectives: suffering from something and suffering for something. The distinction between these two approaches is crucial in determining one's mindset and attitude towards challenges. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of perception and attitude in shaping our experiences. Additionally, the power of discipline and engagement is highlighted as key factors in overcoming suffering and achieving vitality. The conversation concludes with a discussion on navigating tensions in relationships and finding a balance between different roles and perspectives. The conversation explores the complexities of co-parenting and the importance of setting boundaries while respecting different parenting styles. It emphasizes the need for both parents to stand for what is right and navigate tensions together. The discussion also delves into the role of jealousy in personal growth and the importance of creating the right environment for growth. It highlights the contrast between scarcity and generosity and the need to be open to learning from others. The conversation concludes with the idea that being nothing allows for the emergence of one's true self and the creation of an environment for breakthroughs.

     

    46 min
  • Cliff Notes: Flexibility Brings New Opportunities

    https://wearerevenant.com/

    Summary

    In this conversation, Chad discusses a new opportunity he is pursuing as a fractional executive in people development and talent development. He shares his excitement and concerns about the role and the unknowns that come with it. Adrian then shares his experience in a recent Revenant training, where he had a challenging interaction with another participant. They discuss the importance of being open to feedback and unloading judgments. They also invite listeners to join them in an upcoming Revenant training in Los Angeles.

    Takeaways

    Embrace new opportunities and be open to the unknowns that come with them.

    Being organized can help maintain focus and be present in different areas of life.
    Unloading judgments and being open to feedback can lead to personal growth and transformation.
    Being unaffendable allows for adaptability and flexibility in relationships.
    Participating in personal development trainings can be a transformative experience.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and New Opportunity

    01:19 Becoming a Fractional Executive
    03:57 Excitement and Concerns
    05:58 Preparing for the Role
    07:25 Intervening in Conversations
    09:09 Being More Organized
    10:46 The Zeigarnik Effect
    13:54 Reflecting on the Revenant Experience
    18:49 Receiving Feedback and Responding
    21:18 Judgments about Divorce
    23:17 Being Wide Open and Undefendable
    28:48 Impact of the Interaction
    31:23 Upcoming Revenant Training
    33:01 Conclusion

    5 min
  • Flexibility Brings New Opportunities

    https://wearerevenant.com/

    Summary

    In this conversation, Chad discusses a new opportunity he is pursuing as a fractional executive in people development and talent development. He shares his excitement and concerns about the role and the unknowns that come with it. Adrian then shares his experience in a recent Revenant training, where he had a challenging interaction with another participant. They discuss the importance of being open to feedback and unloading judgments. They also invite listeners to join them in an upcoming Revenant training in Los Angeles.

    Takeaways

    Embrace new opportunities and be open to the unknowns that come with them.

    Being organized can help maintain focus and be present in different areas of life.
    Unloading judgments and being open to feedback can lead to personal growth and transformation.
    Being unaffendable allows for adaptability and flexibility in relationships.
    Participating in personal development trainings can be a transformative experience.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and New Opportunity

    01:19 Becoming a Fractional Executive
    03:57 Excitement and Concerns
    05:58 Preparing for the Role
    07:25 Intervening in Conversations
    09:09 Being More Organized
    10:46 The Zeigarnik Effect
    13:54 Reflecting on the Revenant Experience
    18:49 Receiving Feedback and Responding
    21:18 Judgments about Divorce
    23:17 Being Wide Open and Undefendable
    28:48 Impact of the Interaction
    31:23 Upcoming Revenant Training
    33:01 Conclusion

    36 min
  • Cliff Notes:Unspoken Promises
    https://wearerevenant.com/
     
    Summary
     
    In this conversation, Chad and Adrian discuss the importance of being a son and the promises that come with it. Adrian shares his experience of organizing a celebration for his parents' 50th anniversary and reflects on the significance of fulfilling the role of a son. They explore the tendency to justify not keeping promises when others fail to do so and the impact it has on relationships. In the conversation, they take a look at the power of empathy and forgiveness in releasing resentment and finding freedom. They explore the importance of keeping promises and the tendency to react to broken promises. It delves into the concept of faith and adventure in everyday life, emphasizing the idea that adventure is always on the edge of stability and comfort. The inherent office of a father or mother is discussed, highlighting the investment and deposits made in relationships. The conversation also touches on the weight of being an atheist and the rediscovery of faith. It concludes with a reflection on Jordan Peterson and his ability to speak to the universal human condition.
     
    Takeaways
    • Fulfilling the promises of the office of a son is important in maintaining healthy relationships with parents.
  • Justifying not keeping promises based on others' failures is a common but unproductive behavior.
  • Empathizing with those who have hurt us can lead to forgiveness and freedom.
  • Being clean with parents involves being honest, unhindered, and free from resentment or bitterness. Pay attention to the places where you justify not keeping your promises because someone else hasn't kept theirs. Instead, have the needed conversation and address the broken promise.
  • Adventure is available every single moment of every single day. It is about stepping into the uncomfortable and unstable, and having faith in the call to adventure.
  • Recognize the inherent office of a father or mother and invest in relationships by making deposits and being present.
  • Being an atheist requires conviction and belief, just like any other belief system. Rediscovering faith can bring a sense of purpose and meaning.
  • Jordan Peterson speaks to the universal human condition, emphasizing the need for meaning and the call to adventure.
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    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction and Missing Teammate
    01:43 Adrian's Parents' 50th Anniversary
    03:26 The Promise of the Office of a Son
    07:38 Keeping Promises and Justifying
    09:22 Reflection on Being a Son
    12:15 Empathy and Forgiveness
    21:29 The Importance of Keeping Promises
    22:07 Addressing Broken Promises
    23:15 Reacting to Broken Promises
    25:39 Faith and Adventure
    26:40 The Obstacle is the Way
    27:25 The Inherent Office of a Father or Mother
    28:23 Adventure in Everyday Life
    29:35 Faith as the Call to Adventure
    31:11 The Weight of Being an Atheist
    33:08 Rediscovering Faith
    38:14 Jordan Peterson and the Universal Human Condition
    5 min
  • Unspoken Promises
    https://wearerevenant.com/
     
    Summary
     
    In this conversation, Chad and Adrian discuss the importance of being a son and the promises that come with it. Adrian shares his experience of organizing a celebration for his parents' 50th anniversary and reflects on the significance of fulfilling the role of a son. They explore the tendency to justify not keeping promises when others fail to do so and the impact it has on relationships. In the conversation, they take a look at the power of empathy and forgiveness in releasing resentment and finding freedom. They explore the importance of keeping promises and the tendency to react to broken promises. It delves into the concept of faith and adventure in everyday life, emphasizing the idea that adventure is always on the edge of stability and comfort. The inherent office of a father or mother is discussed, highlighting the investment and deposits made in relationships. The conversation also touches on the weight of being an atheist and the rediscovery of faith. It concludes with a reflection on Jordan Peterson and his ability to speak to the universal human condition.
     
    Takeaways
    • Fulfilling the promises of the office of a son is important in maintaining healthy relationships with parents.
  • Justifying not keeping promises based on others' failures is a common but unproductive behavior.
  • Empathizing with those who have hurt us can lead to forgiveness and freedom.
  • Being clean with parents involves being honest, unhindered, and free from resentment or bitterness. Pay attention to the places where you justify not keeping your promises because someone else hasn't kept theirs. Instead, have the needed conversation and address the broken promise.
  • Adventure is available every single moment of every single day. It is about stepping into the uncomfortable and unstable, and having faith in the call to adventure.
  • Recognize the inherent office of a father or mother and invest in relationships by making deposits and being present.
  • Being an atheist requires conviction and belief, just like any other belief system. Rediscovering faith can bring a sense of purpose and meaning.
  • Jordan Peterson speaks to the universal human condition, emphasizing the need for meaning and the call to adventure.
    •  
    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction and Missing Teammate
    01:43 Adrian's Parents' 50th Anniversary
    03:26 The Promise of the Office of a Son
    07:38 Keeping Promises and Justifying
    09:22 Reflection on Being a Son
    12:15 Empathy and Forgiveness
    21:29 The Importance of Keeping Promises
    22:07 Addressing Broken Promises
    23:15 Reacting to Broken Promises
    25:39 Faith and Adventure
    26:40 The Obstacle is the Way
    27:25 The Inherent Office of a Father or Mother
    28:23 Adventure in Everyday Life
    29:35 Faith as the Call to Adventure
    31:11 The Weight of Being an Atheist
    33:08 Rediscovering Faith
    38:14 Jordan Peterson and the Universal Human Condition
    43 min
  • Humility Is Tricky

    Join us for the Revenant In Los Angeles In April! https://wearerevenant.com/

     

    This week Dan and Adrian sit down with chad to talk about humility. Misconceptions and what it really is.

    Topics we cover:

    • We ought to have it, but don't prefer it
  • The paradox of humility
  • Accepting compliments
  • Self-deprecation... healthy or not?
  • Being willing to learn
    • 45 min
  • Cliff Notes: Presence, Gratitude, and Vulnerability

    https://wearerevenant.com/

    Summary:

    In this conversation, Adrian discusses his new role as a trainer and the emotions and growth he is experiencing. He reflects on his journey of learning from Dan and his excitement and vulnerability about leading the Revenant Process. Dan shares a heartwarming story about spending time with his granddaughters and the joy and fulfillment he experiences as a grandfather. Chad talks about the significance of being present and generating meaningful experiences with his children. He also shares his pride in his daughter's achievements in her last high school swim meet. The conversation concludes with Chad sharing a culminating moment for his daughter, who recently finished her high school swimming career. Dan expresses his admiration for her and her dedication to swimming. They discuss the challenges of swimming, particularly the 500-meter race. Surprisingly, Dan reveals that he was on a swim team in seventh grade, motivated by a crush on a teammate. The conversation ends with gratitude and farewells.

    Takeaways

    Taking on new roles and responsibilities can bring up emotions and feelings of vulnerability, but they also provide opportunities for growth and transformation.

    Spending quality time with loved ones and being present in those moments can create lasting memories and deep connections.
    Being a parent or grandparent involves sacrifices and commitments, but the rewards of seeing the impact of your love and guidance on the next generation are priceless.
    Being receptive and attentive to the experiences and relationships in our lives allows us to fully appreciate and savor the meaningful moments. 
    Supporting and celebrating the achievements of loved ones is a meaningful experience.
    Unexpected revelations can arise in casual conversations, providing new insights into someone's past.
    Expressing gratitude and saying goodbye with warmth and sincerity creates a positive and memorable interaction.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction

    00:20 Adrian's New Role as a Trainer
    05:20 Adrian's Transition to Leading the Revenant Process
    09:35 Adrian's Vulnerability and Growth
    21:57 Dan's Reflection on Family and Grandchildren
    32:18 Chad's Commitment to Being Present
    37:24 Chad's Reflection on Addison's Last Swim Meet
    37:53 Culminating Moment for Chad's Daughter
    38:24 Dan's Comment on Chad's Daughter
    39:09 The Challenges of Swimming
    39:29 Dan's Past as a Swimmer
    40:08 Conclusion and Farewell

    4 min
  • Presence, Gratitude, and Vulnerability

    https://wearerevenant.com/

    Summary:

    In this conversation, Adrian discusses his new role as a trainer and the emotions and growth he is experiencing. He reflects on his journey of learning from Dan and his excitement and vulnerability about leading the Revenant Process. Dan shares a heartwarming story about spending time with his granddaughters and the joy and fulfillment he experiences as a grandfather. Chad talks about the significance of being present and generating meaningful experiences with his children. He also shares his pride in his daughter's achievements in her last high school swim meet. The conversation concludes with Chad sharing a culminating moment for his daughter, who recently finished her high school swimming career. Dan expresses his admiration for her and her dedication to swimming. They discuss the challenges of swimming, particularly the 500-meter race. Surprisingly, Dan reveals that he was on a swim team in seventh grade, motivated by a crush on a teammate. The conversation ends with gratitude and farewells.

    Takeaways

    Taking on new roles and responsibilities can bring up emotions and feelings of vulnerability, but they also provide opportunities for growth and transformation.

    Spending quality time with loved ones and being present in those moments can create lasting memories and deep connections.
    Being a parent or grandparent involves sacrifices and commitments, but the rewards of seeing the impact of your love and guidance on the next generation are priceless.
    Being receptive and attentive to the experiences and relationships in our lives allows us to fully appreciate and savor the meaningful moments. 
    Supporting and celebrating the achievements of loved ones is a meaningful experience.
    Unexpected revelations can arise in casual conversations, providing new insights into someone's past.
    Expressing gratitude and saying goodbye with warmth and sincerity creates a positive and memorable interaction.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction

    00:20 Adrian's New Role as a Trainer
    05:20 Adrian's Transition to Leading the Revenant Process
    09:35 Adrian's Vulnerability and Growth
    21:57 Dan's Reflection on Family and Grandchildren
    32:18 Chad's Commitment to Being Present
    37:24 Chad's Reflection on Addison's Last Swim Meet
    37:53 Culminating Moment for Chad's Daughter
    38:24 Dan's Comment on Chad's Daughter
    39:09 The Challenges of Swimming
    39:29 Dan's Past as a Swimmer
    40:08 Conclusion and Farewell

    42 min

About The Naked Leadership Podcast

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Leadership is often lonely. This conversation reveals the unspoken challenges at the top, and creates resources for connected leadership.