The Steady Leader Podcast

From a passion project to a national brand, The Antonellis share what 15 years of building a people-first business has taught them about real leadership.

This episode is a masterclass in:

• Why who you surround yourself with matters more than any strategy
• Leadership as service—creating a culture people want to be part of
• Leading yourself first: purpose, discipline, grace, and small wins
• Building trust, giving people runway to fail, and setting the vibe every day
• Practicing resilience and practicing failure

We talk about passion vs. burnout, seasons of work/life balance, resilient leadership, and why you being who your team needs you to be for success. 

If you’re building a team, a company, or working on yourself—this conversation will steady you.

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In this episode of Elite Leadership: Authentic, Relentless, and Selfless Service to a Cause, Schuyler Williamson sits down with Colonel (retired) Craig Flowers—his former West Point baseball coach and author of A Colonel and A Cowboy: Strategies of the Elite.

From the fields at West Point to military command, Craig shares how elite leaders are developed through discipline, humility, and service to a mission bigger than themselves. Together, they unpack why leadership isn’t about rank or ego, why elite leaders are always searching for a competitive edge, and why leading yourself daily is non-negotiable.

In a time hungry for principled leadership, this conversation sets the standard for what it means to lead with confidence, character, and purpose.

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Schuyler spent years watching every move of his commander in Baghdad—studying how he thought, how he made decisions, and how he led people when it mattered most.
This week on the Steady Leader Podcast, that commander joins him: Colonel (Retired) Dale Kuehl

They dive into the lessons that shaped Schuyler as a young leader:
 • “If you think, you can lead better.”
 • Leadership is influence—rooted in ethics and values.
 • Protect your mornings, your mindset, and your family time.
 • Develop future leaders, not just short-term results.
 • Build a culture where people can speak up, grow, and win.

Colonel Kuehl shares how to build a shared vision, how to run a team with clarity, and the questions every young leader must answer:
Who are you? What is your purpose? What anchors you?

And he leaves us with a story from Baghdad you won’t forget.

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In this episode of The Steady Leader Podcast, we hear from a successful leader of over 3 decades, Ted Oakley, as he shares what it really takes to lead yourself, your team, and your company. Ted Oakley discusses how leaders set the pace and direction for their team, providing answers along the way, and guide the organization all the way to the end result.

Key Takeaways:

• Lead Yourself: Set goals, write daily affirmations, keep learning, and never plateau—hard work beats luck.
• Develop Your Team: Focus on core leaders; advise, teach, and solve problems while clearly painting the vision.
• Lead Your Company: Quantify results, create accountability, and model the energy you want your team to mirror.
• Young Leader Guidance: Channel energy, identify your unique value, and build your role around it.
• Protect Culture: Be the company’s best salesperson, remove negativity quickly, and maintain composure—leaders can have a bad moment, not a bad day.

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In this episode of The Steady Leader Podcast, Schuyler sits down with Lisa Oborne and Christopher Eaddy to talk about what it really means to lead with empathy—putting people over projects and caring for the whole person, not just their performance.

We discuss:
 • Why empathy is a leader’s greatest advantage
 • How to slow down, find your purpose, and lead yourself first
 • The difference between managing tasks and leading hearts
 • How to keep your team steady by helping them grow, not just meet deadlines

Every company has a culture—and so do you. The question is: are you paying attention to it?

Listen now and learn how to lighten the yoke, lead with love, and bring passion back into your purpose.

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On this episode of The Steady Leader Podcast, Schuyler Williamson sits down with Jordan Montgomery to explore what it truly means to lead—yourself, your team, and your company. Jordan and Schuyler discuss the importance of a young leader choosing a leader to follow: How should a young person choose a leader to work for? 

They discuss the importance of looking for leaders who excel in business, faith, marriage, and parenting. Make sure as a young leader, you align with those who help you grow in every area of life. Have a coachable spirit, not just a teachable one. Relationships drive growth.

Key takeaways:

• Daily habits shape your future. Discipline, health, and intentional living matter.
• Ask more questions than you give answers. 
• Listen, love, and guide your people to think for themselves.
• Cast vision consistently, focus on the big picture, and measure what matters.

Jordan shares why leadership isn’t about doing it all perfectly—it’s about serving others, living abundantly, and making a difference where it counts.

“The hardest person to lead is yourself—but doing hard things well sets you apart.”

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Stepping into leadership can feel intimidating — especially when you’re new, inexperienced, or surrounded by people who seem to have it all figured out.

Army Ranger, former professional athlete, and now multi-business owner Schuyler Williamson knows that feeling. When he first became an Army officer, he had little experience but carried the heavy responsibility of leading soldiers who depended on his steadiness and strength, in the most chaotic environment. 

In this episode, Schuyler opens up about how he developed unshakeable confidence — a deep, grounded belief that allowed him to lead effectively in the military, as a professional athlete, and now in business.

Whether you’re leading your first team, starting a business, or trying to find your footing as a professional, this conversation will help you step forward with courage and clarity.

Because when times get tough, your people don’t just need a leader — they need a steady one.

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What makes people want to follow you — not because they have to, but because they believe in you? In this episode of The Steady Leader Podcast, Schuyler Williamson reveals the 5 mindsets that make people naturally want to follow your lead.

Drawing from over 20 years of leadership experience — from professional baseball to the Army to building 3 successful businesses — Schuyler shares the key mindset shifts every leader must make, especially those stepping into leadership for the first time.

Whether you’re leading a team, a company, or just getting started in leadership, this episode will help you understand how true influence begins from within.

Tune in and learn how to become the kind of leader people want to follow.

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This week, I sit down with Michelle Simmons to celebrate 10 years of building Slow North — from starting as a solopreneur to becoming a nationally recognized brand now sold in Nordstrom and more well-known storefronts.

Michelle opens up about the lessons she’s learned leading as a mom, a founder, and now as a mentor to other women in business. In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to build steady momentum and navigate growth over a decade
• The power of clarity, feedback loops, and safe spaces for your team
• Daily practices for centering yourself so you can lead others well
• Why giving direct expectations is caring for your people
• How trauma and past experiences shape the way people show up at work
• Forecasting, planning, and leading through slow seasons with optimism and a plan
• The model to find better solutions for your company
• The importance of purpose to have longevity in business
  
  

Michelle reminds us: “Leaders are only as good as the people working with them. Be approachable, humble, and always open to feedback.”

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The most successful leaders have one thing in common: they win the morning before the world even wakes up. In this episode of The Steady Leader Podcast, I break down the exact 6-step morning routine that helped me become a pro athlete, Army Ranger, top 1% realtor, and 4x business owner.

It’s not about perfection—it’s about leading yourself daily, building consistency, and creating clarity before the day begins. If you’ve ever wondered how high performers structure their mornings, this is the proven practice I still use today.

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