Deep Leadership
331 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 54 ratings“Leadership is a People Business.” That's the philosophy of this leadership podcast from Jon Rennie. It's real-world, actionable advice from Jon as well as his expert guests. As a former Cold War Submarine Officer who spent 22 years leading businesses in Corporate America before starting his own manufacturing business, he knows that leadership matters!
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#0030 – Driven to Succeed with Fred Stuvek
July 19, 2020 00:04 - 50 minutesIn this episode, we’re talking about success. My guest today is Fred Stuvek. Fred played quarterback for the Naval Academy, served as a Naval Officer, Led global businesses including start-ups, and now he is an author. Fred is someone who has enjoyed tremendous success in his career in sports and in business. We’re discussing why so many people miss out on achieving their goals. Fred Stuvek Jr. on Twitter Fred Stuvek Jr.'s Website It Starts With You: Turn Your Goals Into Success Don't F*...
#0029 - Leadership Decision Making with Matthew Confer
July 11, 2020 13:19 - 38 minutesToday I’m joined by Matthew Confer. Matthew is the head of Strategy & Business Development for Abilitie. Abilitie is a leadership development company that offers team-based leadership simulations. Matthew has observed hundreds of leaders making decisions in business simulations and he’s learned some very interesting things. In fact, he did a TED Talk last year discussing these findings which has close to 40,000 views. Today we talked about how leaders can make better decisions. Matthew Con...
#0028 – Leadership Made Simple with Neal Woodson
July 04, 2020 12:48 - 43 minutesToday I’m joined by Neal Woodson. Neal has more than 30 years of leadership experience across a wide range of environments, including restaurants, retail, education, and the event technology industry. He is the author of a new book called “The Uncomplicated Coach.” This is a leadership book written for busy managers and leaders of organizations who are frustrated with low employee engagement. Neal lays out a simple method to become a better leader. This method involved asking specific questio...
#0027 – Leading after a Disaster with Jason Wenschlag
June 27, 2020 17:40 - 40 minutesWhat would you do - as a leader - if you were traveling on business and found out there was a major explosion at your workplace and two employees were killed? This happened to my guest, Jason Wenschlag. As a high school principal, he had to deal with this unimaginable situation. As he watched his school burn on CNN, he had two thoughts: What do I need to do now? AND How are we going to move forward? His story is incredible and how he led through this crisis is inspiring. Jason is the Upper Sc...
#0026 – Diversity and Inclusion the Submarine Way with Deb Fortin and John Vincent
June 21, 2020 18:15 - 47 minutesToday I’m joined by Deb Fortin and John Vincent. Deb and John are the co-founders of Submarine Way – A corporate training and consulting company. They are also co-authors two leadership books - Diversity and Inclusion The Submarine Way and Up Periscope: Putting Traditional Leadership in The Crosshairs. Deb comes from 25 years of leadership in the corporate world and John comes from 20 years of US Navy submarine service where he retired as a Command Master Chief. They combine their military an...
#0025 - Life after COVID with John O'Connor
June 13, 2020 14:35 - 35 minutesToday I’m joined by John O'Connor. John is a former US Army Officer and President of Career Pro Inc. For the past 30 years, he has been coaching executives and helping people in their career transitions. I met John when I was making a major career change many years ago and he helped me step up my game in terms of networking and personal branding. With the COVID pandemic having a deep impact on the job market, I wanted to get him on the show to talk about how to manage your career during this ...
#0024 - Failure is Not the Problem with Colonel George Milton
June 06, 2020 14:39 - 41 minutesToday I’m joined by George Milton. George is a highly decorated retired U.S. Army Colonel with more than 30 years of leadership experience. He is also the author of a new book called Failure Is Not The Problem. This book teaches people how they can reach their goals by turning their failures into strengths. If you’ve led people for any length of time, you have experienced some level of failure. This is a subject we haven’t yet covered on the podcast and George gives us a lot to think about. ...
#0023 – Submarine Leadership Lessons with Will Bachman
May 30, 2020 13:08 - 44 minutesToday I’m joined by Will Bachman. Will is an independent management consultant and the Co-Founder of Umbrex, an organization that connects top-tier independent management consultants around the world. He also hosts the successful podcast, Unleashed, where he focuses on helping people thrive as independent professionals. My favorite part of his background, however, is that Will was a Harvard-educated US Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer. On the podcast, we talk about the leadership lessons he lea...
#0022 – The 3 C’s of Leadership with Ronald Donnell
May 23, 2020 12:24 - 42 minutesToday I’m joined by Ronald Donnell. Ron is currently in the Air Force officer where he has spent the past 17 years. 14 of those years, he was enlisted and 3 years ago he was promoted into the officer ranks. He is also a Ph.D. candidate working on a degree in Leadership. Like me, Ron has a fascination with the topic of leadership. Ron and I talk about his 3 C's of Servant Leadership. This is a view of leadership that you don't see every day. Ron Donnell on Twitter _____ Learn more about my...
#0021 – The Power of Relationships with Larry Williamson
May 17, 2020 12:51 - 46 minutesToday I’m joined by Larry Williamson. Larry is the founder of Anchored Values Coaching and Consulting where he helps businesses, executives, and people find balance and improve relationships. He is also the author of “Successful Relationships: Sharing Simple Behaviors That Bring Results.” Larry understands the importance of relationships when it comes to leading people and he provides us with a unique perspective on leadership that we might have normally missed. Larry Williamson on Twitter ...
#0020 - Leadership Reflections with Ed Brzychcy
May 09, 2020 14:45 - 40 minutesToday I’m joined by Ed Brzychcy. Ed is a US Army combat veteran and Founder of Blue Cord Management. Ed also hosts the Leadership Update Brief podcast of which I was a guest last year. He recently wrote two books, Daily Leadership Reflections: A Guided Journal for New Leaders and Daily Leadership Reflections: A Guided Journal for Experienced Leaders. We talked today about day-to-day leadership as compared to crisis leadership as well as his new books. Ed Brzychcy on Twitter Blue Cord Manage...
#0019 – Work the Future with Whitney Vosburgh
May 07, 2020 00:04 - 43 minutesToday I’m joined by Whitney Vosburgh. Whitney is the Co-Founder and CEO of Brand New Purpose, a company that helps leaders and organizations identify their “True North Strategy.” He’s also the co-author of the #1 Amazon Best Selling book, WORK THE FUTURE! TODAY where he helps readers find their true purpose in a world full of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. In this episode, we talked about leadership in these uncertain times. You can find Whitney at: Brand New Purpose W...
#0018 – Coach vs. Leader with Jason Oates
May 02, 2020 14:04 - 1 hourToday I'm joined by fellow podcaster and coach, Jason Oates. Jason is the host of the popular Whistle and a Clipboard podcast where interviews successful sports coaches to learn their best practices. This was recorded as a joint podcast and was a lot of fun. If you’ve ever wondered what coaches and business leaders can learn from each other, this is your episode. Jason Oates can be found at: Whistle and a Clipboard Podcast CoachOates.com Jason Oates on Twitter _____ Learn more about my ...
#0017 – Pivoting in a Crisis with Philip Freeman
April 25, 2020 15:15 - 36 minutesToday I’m joined by Philip Freeman. Philip is the Founder and CEO of Murphy’s Naturals - a manufacturing company focused on making natural products for outdoor living. He is also a former US Navy Deep Sea Diving Officer. In this episode, we talk about the changes he made in his company to provide assistance during the COVID crisis. This is an important discussion about how to pivot your organization in a crisis. Learn more about Philip's companies here: Murphy's Naturals Website Murphy's N...
#0016 – Passionate Leadership with Gretchen Smith
April 18, 2020 14:22 - 43 minutesToday I’m joined by Gretchen Smith. Gretchen is the founder of Code of Vets, a military veterans’ charity that is focused on helping veterans in need. She is a passionate leader who has rallied thousands of people around the country to help veterans in crisis. She is making a real difference in the lives of veterans. She is a living example of the John Maxwell quote. “A great leader's courage to fulfill their vision comes from passion, not position.” Code of Vets Website Code of Vets on Twi...
#0015 – Leading through a Crisis with Jack Riggins
April 10, 2020 14:43 - 57 minutesToday I’m joined by Jack Riggins. Jack is a retired Navy Seal Commander and Co-founder of Performance Mountain, an organization that helps people, teams, and companies develop an elite mindset and a winning culture. He’s also the Host of "The Darkside of Elite" Podcast which is one of my favorites. Jack knows what it means to lead in a crisis and with everything that is going on in the world today, I’m excited to be able to get his perspective. The Dark Side of Elite Podcast The Dark Side o...
#0014 – Leadership Impact with John Brubaker
April 04, 2020 17:46 - 49 minutesToday on the podcast, my guest is John Brubaker. John is a former college lacrosse coach who is now a leadership author, speaker, and executive coach. In this podcast, we talk about his award-winning leadership book called “Seeds of Success” and the impact that one leader can make in the world. This podcast is a reminder of how important leaders are in impacting the lives around us. John Brubaker's Website John Brubaker on Twitter John Brubaker's new book - Beyond Stadium Status _____ Le...
#0013 – Crisis Leadership with Montgomery Granger
April 01, 2020 08:51 - 42 minutesToday on the podcast, I'm joined by Montgomery Granger. Monty is a retired Army Major who was called into action to set up the Army medical facilities at Guantanamo Bay right after 9/11. He is the author of “Saving Grace at Guantanamo Bay: A Memoir of a Citizen Warrior” based on his personal experience. He understands the importance of crisis leadership so I was excited to have him on board to talk about leadership especially during events like 9/11 and the current COVID-19 outbreak. Montgom...
#0012 – Groundbreaking Leadership with Stephanie Treece
March 28, 2020 17:52 - 53 minutesToday on the podcast, I'm joined by Stephanie Treece. Stephanie was one of the first women to serve as an officer on nuclear submarines. She was the Reactor Controls Officer and later the Damage Control Officer on the USS Florida, a nuclear powered guided missile submarine. She is a Qualified Submariner and a qualified Navy Nuclear Engineer. Listen in and learn about her unique groundbreaking leadership experience. _____ Learn more about my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Bec...
#0011 – Ask the Chief with Chuck Whitworth
March 21, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutesToday on the podcast, my guest is Chuck Whitworth, also known to many on Twitter as Chief Chuck. Chuck is a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer who served more than 24 years as a P-3 Flight Engineer. In his time in the Navy, he logged more than 5,000 hours in the sky. He came up through the enlisted ranks to become a Chief Petty Officer, one of the most important jobs in the Navy. Today we’re going to explore the unique roles and responsibilities of Chief Petty Officers and why they are so impor...
#0010 – Leading from the Middle with Mitchell Boling
March 14, 2020 17:45 - 38 minutesThis week I'm joined by Mitchell Boling. Mitch is a retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant who spent 25 years working on fighter jets and leading the people who maintain these incredible machines. He is the author of “Leadership: A View from the Middle” which is an amazing book about leadership from a completely different perspective. If you're a leader or future leader, chances are you’re in the middle of your organization right now. You’re not going to want to miss this episode! Links to...
#0009 – Fireproofing your Organization with Pete Havel
March 07, 2020 17:05 - 33 minutesThis week I'm joined by Pete Havel. Pete spent most of his career in the bare-knuckle work of politics where he worked as a lobbyist, a consultant, and an expert in crisis communications. But lately, his focus has been on office politics and the problem of toxic work environments. He is the author of “The Arsonist in the Office: Fireproofing Your Life Against Toxic Coworkers, Bosses, Employees, and Cultures.” Pete is an expert in dealing with the problem of toxic employees. Every leader needs...
#0008 – Driving a Nuclear Submarine - Responsibility vs. Authority
February 29, 2020 15:55 - 16 minutesThis week I talk about the difference between Responsibility and Authority as well as how to balance them properly. You will learn what happens when you get this right and the problems that are created when you screw this up. _____ Learn more about my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" here. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here. Follow me on: Twitter Instagram YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#0007 – The First 100 Days
February 22, 2020 14:48 - 21 minutesThis week I talk about the importance of the first 100 days as a new leader. I list 10 things every new leader should do. _____ Learn more about my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" here. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here. Follow me on: Twitter Instagram YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#0006 – The Power of Human Connection
February 15, 2020 13:56 - 21 minutesThis week I share a simple technique I use every day to better connect with my team, reinforce our mission, and get everyone on the same page. _____ Learn more about my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" here. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here. Follow me on: Twitter Instagram YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#0005 – Having Your Employee’s Back
February 08, 2020 13:12 - 21 minutesThis week I share a story of a leader who both changed my career and the performance of our business by one simple act. _____ Learn more about my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" here. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here. Follow me on: Twitter Instagram YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#0004 – Why Good Employees Go Bad
February 01, 2020 16:36 - 29 minutesThis week we explore the topic of employee engagement and learn why even our best employees become disengaged. _____ Learn more about my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" here. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here. Follow me on: Twitter Instagram YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#0003 – Finding the Right Leadership Balance
January 25, 2020 14:46 - 10 minutesThis week we explore the topic of leadership balance and look at what happens when we act in the extremes. _____ Learn more about my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" here. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here. Follow me on: Twitter Instagram YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#0002 – Why do you want to be a leader?
January 18, 2020 19:13 - 15 minutesHow do our motivations affect our ability to lead? Find out in this week's episode. _____ Learn more about my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" here. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here. Follow me on: Twitter Instagram YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 1 - Gemba, a strange word with an important meaning for all leaders
January 14, 2020 01:57 - 16 minutes - 22 MBWhat can an obscure Japanese word teach us about leadership? Find out in this week's episode. _____ Learn more about my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" here. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here. Follow me on: Twitter Instagram
#0001 - Gemba, a strange word with an important meaning for all leaders
January 14, 2020 01:57 - 17 minutesWhat can an obscure Japanese word teach us about leadership? Find out in this week's episode. _____ Learn more about my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" here. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here. Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices