In a world overflowing with hot takes, trending reels, and endless scrolling, are you actually thinking for yourself or just reacting to what the algorithm feeds you?

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by constant noise, frustrated by polarized thinking, or stuck in a loop of reacting instead of reflecting, this episode is for you. Adrian Crawford and Breezy dive deep into the discipline of critical thinking and why it’s becoming a rare but essential skill for leaders, creators, and anyone navigating modern life.

We explore:

• Why groupthink is more dangerous than ever

• How anxiety and overstimulation quietly erode creativity and wisdom

• The difference between information and understanding

• How to filter, process, and apply wisdom in a fast-paced world

This isn’t just a conversation, it’s a challenge to stop living in the loop of consumption and start applying what you know. Because wisdom isn’t found in knowing more… it’s in thinking better.

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This week’s episode takes a deeply personal turn.

Adrian sits down with his daughters for a raw and reflective conversation about what it’s really like to grow up watching a parent live on mission. From the moments that shaped them to the things they never said out loud until now, we explore the unseen cost of leadership at home—and what it takes to lead and love well in both public and private.

Together with Bri, they explore honest questions, emotional moments, and meaningful reflection. This is a conversation for anyone navigating purpose, leadership, and parenthood.

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In an era where performance is currency and platforms reward polished personas, how do we return to what’s real?

In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian and Bri get brutally honest about… well, honesty. From pop culture moments like Love Island and social media virality to systemic mistrust in government and leadership, we trace the cultural shift that’s made authenticity feel more like a performance than a practice.

We ask:

• Why do we praise vulnerability online but punish it in real life?

• What happens when we lose ourselves in the name of influence?

• Can we lead authentically in a world built on curated identity?

This episode is a raw, challenging unpacking of why honesty is now a radical act  and why the leaders who choose truth over performance will shape the future.

👉 Whether you're a creative, a leader, or just someone trying to stay grounded in a noisy world, this conversation is for you.

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#AuthenticLeadership #BlackLeadership #LeadershipGrowth #RealLeadership #SpiritualLeadership #FutureOfLeadership #TylerBurns #DuBoisAKeen #LeadershipSummit #NewRulesPodcast

In this powerful episode of The New Rules Podcast, recorded live at the Black Leadership Summit, Adrian and Bri are joined by two respected voices in leadership, Tyler Burns and Du’Bois A’Keen, for an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes conversation.

They don’t offer platitudes or recycled leadership clichés. Instead, they get honest about the weight of responsibility, the danger of being platformed too early, and the tension between authenticity and expectation.

Together, they reflect on their personal leadership journeys, the pressure of leading while being watched, and the internal work it takes to lead with integrity, not image.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing leadership “right” or felt like the weight of it was too much, this conversation is for you. Check out Du'Bois Here: https://www.duboisakeen.com/ Check out Tyler Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pass-the-mic/id1435500798

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In a world where creativity is reserved for artists and leadership is reserved for extroverts, this episode challenges both assumptions.

Adrian and Bri pull back the curtain on a deeper, more integrated view of creativity, one rooted not in flair, but in function. From basketball courts to boardrooms, from faith to finance, they explore how real creativity emerges, sometimes out of desperation. It’s about solving problems, building what’s missing, and refusing to wait for permission.

Together, they tackle why most people underestimate their creative potential, how fear and anxiety suppress imagination, and why black-and-white thinking keeps us from designing real solutions. They also reflect on how leadership without creativity is obsolete and why the future belongs to those who can build what hasn’t existed yet.

Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, or just trying to believe in yourself again, this conversation will ignite your sense of ownership and remind you: you're more creative than you think.

🎧 Subscribe for new episodes every week. 💬 Drop a comment below, what's a problem in your life you're ready to solve creatively?

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We're confronting the reality of modern leadership in a politically divided, hyper-visible world.

From the ICE raids in California to increasing polarization, the episode explores what it means to lead when every move is public, every opinion is politicized, and trust in leadership is eroding. We discuss “Terrarium Leadership,”  a new era where leaders are fully visible, constantly observed, and expected to act with both authenticity and transparency.

They unpack:

• Why real leadership is more scarce than ever.

• What happens when influence outpaces character.

• The tension of leading when everyone is watching.

• The power (and cost) of quiet leadership in loud times.

If you’ve ever wrestled with the weight of responsibility or wondered how to lead when everything feels politicized — this episode is for you.

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In a culture that equates influence with volume and leadership with visibility, this episode flips the script.

Adrian Crawford unpacks a different kind of leadership—one that isn’t loud, flashy, or ego-driven. It's the leadership of presence, conviction, and consistency. The kind of leadership that doesn’t need to shout to be heard — because it holds the standard in silence.

This conversation explores the cost of real leadership — not the external pressure, but the internal tension of leading with integrity when it would be easier to bend. It’s about the leaders who don’t need the spotlight because they’re committed to shaping things that last — from culture to character.

If you’ve ever felt like your quiet leadership doesn’t count… or wondered whether your steady influence still has a place in this fast, loud world — this one’s for you.

Real leadership isn’t always seen. But it’s always felt. 📍 Subscribe & follow for new episodes every week 💬 Drop your thoughts below — what’s your take on quiet leadership?

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What happens when artificial intelligence changes the rules—and you don’t?

In this episode, we explore how AI is redefining work, leadership, and purpose. It's not just about learning the tools. It’s about the mindset shift from fear to faith, from scarcity to abundance. From chasing a job to owning a calling.

If you know your purpose, you can bring it to any platform. Any job. Any era.

Whether you're a leader, creator, business owner, or builder — this conversation will challenge you to think bigger and move forward boldly.

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Today we’re joined by our first-ever guest, the legendary Marty Linsky, co-author of Leadership on the Line, one of the most important leadership books we’ve ever read.

In this candid conversation, Marty joins Adrian and Bri to unpack the raw, costly, and often misunderstood reality of leading in today’s world. Drawing from decades of experience in politics, academia, and coaching, he shares insights into:

• Why authority ≠ leadership

• How to lead without being liked

• Why real leadership always comes with pushback

• What Gen Z needs to know before they step up

• The #1 reason leaders fail: doing it alone

This is not a feel-good episode. It’s a necessary one.

📚 Get the book: Leadership on the Line 🎧 Tune in and take notes — this conversation will shift the way you lead.

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In a world obsessed with instant success and digital applause, Episode 84 of The New Rules Podcast goes deeper.

Adrian Crawford and Brianna Clark return to explore what it means to lead in obscurity, why today’s noisy platforms aren’t built for real leadership, and how substance is formed not in spotlight, but in silence.

This episode unpacks:

• The quiet power of Jerry Lorenzo & Fear of God

• Why the future belongs to leaders with scars, not just followers

• How Gen Z is positioned to lead with wisdom, not virality

• Why adversity isn’t optional—it’s essential

If you're trying to lead when no one’s clapping, this episode will remind you why it's worth it.

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