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Everybody wants to improve.

But most people aren’t prepared for what improvement requires: sacrifice, consistency, and doing the work when it’s not fun.

In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Palmieri to talk about the part of growth that doesn’t get posted—the lonely reps, the trade-offs, and the discipline it takes to become dependable in your health, your relationships, and your life.

We cover:

• The real cost of leveling up
• Why the “social world” version of success is misleading
• How to build discipline when motivation is gone
• The standards that separate amateurs from dependable leaders
• A simple 2% move you can apply this week

If you’re building in a busy season, this will help you tighten your mindset and stay on track.

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Most leaders say they’re adaptable.

Until the plan changes.
Until pressure hits.
Until uncertainty shows up.

In this episode, I sit down with Erin Ramirez, organizational scientist and leadership coach, to talk about why change exposes leadership gaps—and what dependable leaders do differently when things stop being predictable.

We cover:

• Why rigidity feels safe but limits growth
• How adaptable leaders adjust without lowering their standards
• What uncertainty does to identity and decision-making
• The difference between reacting and leading through change
• One small adjustment you can make this week to lead more effectively

This conversation is for anyone leading in a season where the answers aren’t clear and the environment keeps shifting.

Leadership doesn’t mean having it all figured out.
It means staying responsible when the context changes.

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Most people think they’re losing the job search because of experience, timing, or competition.

They’re wrong.

In this episode, I sit down with Amy Adler — career strategist, resume expert, and host of The Job Search Podcast — to break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes when companies hire.

We talk about:

• Why “good resumes” still get ignored
• How hiring managers really make decisions
• The biggest mistakes smart professionals keep making
• How to position yourself as the obvious choice (without sounding fake)
• Why clarity and strategy matter more than volume

This conversation isn’t about gaming the system.
It’s about understanding it.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or frustrated in your career, this episode will reframe how you think about the entire job search.

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In this episode of Think Like a Leader, I sit down with Kevin Bender to unpack a leadership issue that rarely gets called out directly. Comfort over clarity.

Kevin explains why leadership isn’t about managing personalities, but about setting standards people can trust. We talk about how unclear expectations lead to burnout, frustration, and broken accountability, and why leaders who avoid hard conversations end up creating harder problems for everyone involved.

This conversation reframes leadership as behavior, not authority. It’s about what you tolerate, what you reinforce, and how you show up when clarity is required but comfort would be easier.

If you’re serious about ending amateur leadership and becoming the most dependable person in the room, this episode will sharpen how you think about responsibility, communication, and follow-through.

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This episode sets the tone for Season 2 of Think Like a Leader.

In this conversation with Alan Lazaros, we unpack a hard truth most people avoid. The life you want will always demand a higher standard than the one you’re currently living by.

Alan breaks down why growth is not about motivation or hype, but responsibility. Responsibility to lead yourself first, raise your standards when it’s inconvenient, and become someone others can actually depend on under pressure.

We talk about identity, consistency, and the quiet disciplines that shape leadership long before anyone is watching. This episode is for emerging leaders who are tired of talking about potential and ready to become dependable in real life.

Think Like a Leader exists to end amateur leadership by helping emerging leaders become the most dependable person in any room they walk into.

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This episode is a reset.

As we step into a new year and ahead of Season 2, I wanted to pause and be honest about something I can’t ignore anymore. Amateur leadership isn’t just a workplace problem. It’s a life problem. And for a long time, I was participating in it too.

In this solo episode, I break down what amateur leadership really looks like, why it shows up so easily in our lives, and what it costs us when we let standards slide. I talk openly about where I’ve been reacting instead of leading, avoiding instead of owning, and why I made the decision to stop being casual about becoming dependable.

Using examples from professional sports, leadership psychology, and real life, I define what professional leadership actually means to me now. Not perfection. Not hype. Consistency, preparation, and responsibility.

Think Like a Leader exists to end amateur leadership by helping emerging leaders become the most dependable person in any room they walk into. This episode explains why that mission matters and why it starts with me.

Season 2 begins next week. This is the line in the sand.

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This episode is different. No guest. No script. Just the truth.

As we head into a new year, I wanted to pause and be honest about where I’ve been, what God has been doing in my life, and why Think Like a Leader is shifting into its next chapter. Between grad school, work, building a brand, and growing family responsibilities, life has been stretching me in every direction. And instead of pretending I’m holding it all together, I’m choosing to tell the truth about what’s really been happening behind the scenes.

In this episode, I share the moment I realized I couldn’t white-knuckle my way through life anymore and how that clarity led to a new mission for this show.

Think Like a Leader now exists for one purpose
To end amateur leadership by helping emerging leaders become the most dependable person in any room they walk into.

I break down what this mission means, why faith is no longer something I hide, and what you can expect moving forward:
 More honesty. More practical leadership psychology. More 2 percent upgrades. More real tools to help you lead when life is messy, loud, inconvenient, and real.

If you’ve felt the show shifting, this episode explains why.
 If you’re tired of weak leadership, this episode is for you.
 If something in you knows you’re called to lead better, this is your moment.

Welcome to the new season of Think Like a Leader.

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In this episode of Think Like a Leader, Dorian Albritton sits down with Vic Martinez, a retired Command Sergeant Major with 28 years of service in the U.S. Army — including combat tours in Iraq.

Now through Elite Life Coaching, LLC and Martinez Motivation, Vic helps professionals overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and lead with authenticity.

From losing 25 soldiers in combat to guiding executives through personal battles, Vic’s story is a masterclass in courage, preparation, and purpose.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why the best leaders are made, not born
• The mindset that turns adversity into advantage
• How to find mentors who accelerate your growth
• The “Always Ready” principle for self-leadership
• Why systems and structure free you, not confine you

For leaders navigating pressure, purpose, and personal growth — this episode is a reminder that resilience is built in the valleys, not the peaks.

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Website: Elite Life Coaching, LLC
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In this episode of Think Like a Leader, Dorian Albritton sits down with Lyndsay Stafford — founder of Stafford Solutions, host of The Lyndsay Stafford Show, and former Nike leader — to talk about the real work behind building freedom that lasts.

From leading teams at global brands to creating systems that let her team work around their families, Lyndsay breaks down how she scaled from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship without losing her priorities.

💡 In this episode you’ll learn:

• The mindset shift that helped Lyndsay leave corporate safely
  
  
  
• How faith anchors her leadership and decision-making
  
  
  
• Why imposter syndrome never fully leaves (and how to outgrow it)
  
  
  
• The exact process she uses to build scalable systems and SOPs
  
  
  
• How to serve your team and protect your own time
  
  
  

If you’ve ever wondered how to lead your business — and your life — without burning out, this episode is your blueprint.

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👤 Guest Links – Lyndsay Stafford

• Business: Stafford Solutions Consulting
  
  
  
• Podcast: The Lyndsay Stafford Show
  
  
  
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Instagram: @lyndsaystafford

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In this episode of Think Like a Leader, Dorian Albritton sits down with Mikey Lucas, founder of American Energy Fund, who went from overcoming addiction and door-to-door sales to leading over $180 million in solar projects.

Mikey opens up about rebuilding his mindset, reshaping identity, and how faith became the cornerstone of his leadership journey. From wiring his brain for discipline to building teams that thrive under pressure, his story proves that structure and vision can redeem even the darkest seasons.

💡 In this episode you’ll learn:

• How to rewire your self-talk when doubt takes over
  
  
  
• The role of faith and focus in creating lasting success
  
  
  
• Why visualization and anchoring unlock your next level
  
  
  
• The mindset behind building and leading multimillion-dollar ventures
  
  
  
• How to separate who you were from who you’re becoming
  
  
  

For anyone wrestling with imposter syndrome, faith, or the fear of starting again — this one’s for you.

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• Website: https://www.americanenergyfund.io/
  
  
  
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikey-lucas/

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