Intentional Leader with Cal Walters
111 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsLet's be honest. The hardest person you will ever have to lead is the person you look at in the mirror everyday.
Self-leadership is the most important thing we do as leaders, but it's hard.
And it hasn't gotten any easier in a world of smart phone addiction, social media comparison, global pandemics, and information overload (just to name a few obstacles).
That's why Intentional Leader exists.
We help leaders take the guesswork out of self-leadership, fight a reactionary lifestyle, accelerate their personal growth, and achieve their God-given potential at home, at work, and in their communities.
This is why we get out of bed each morning. We love helping leaders on their personal growth journey! Because we know when the leader gets better everyone benefits. Organizations, communities, and families all thrive when the leader is thriving.
We are a team of ordinary people with an extraordinary passion for personal growth and helping leaders thrive.
Join this community to pursue personal growth and leadership excellence, to inspire others, and make a lasting impact on the world. Life is short, so let's make it count by living an intentional life.
On this podcast, Cal Walters — a follower of Jesus, a husband, father, West Point graduate, former Infantry Officer, Army Ranger, combat veteran, lawyer, and Army JAG — passionately explores ways to live intentionally, make each day count, and lead with greater influence and impact.
Cal firmly believes leadership matters, and this podcast will help you lead yourself and inspire others. Cal believes we each have a unique contribution to make to the world, and he wants to help you make yours!
For show notes, visit https://www.calwalters.me/
Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are those of the author and guests and do not reflect the official policy, position, or endorsement of the US Army JAG Corps, US Army, DoD, or the US Government.
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Episodes
106: Dr. Michael Norton — The Ritual Effect
April 16, 2024 10:30 - 41 minutes - 39.1 MBTake Dr. Norton's Ritual Quiz Michael Norton is the Harold M. Brierley Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. He has studied human behavior as it relates to love and inequality, time and money, and happiness and grief. He is the author of The Ritual Effect and the coauthor—with Elizabeth Dunn—of Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending. In 2012, he was selected by Wired magazine as one of “50 People Who Will Change the World.” His TEDx talk, How to Buy H...
105: Ryan Hawk and Brook Cupps — The Score That Matters
March 29, 2024 12:47 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBGet instant access to my new Discover Your Core Values Mini Course People love to keep score. Managers keep score of a range of business metrics: market share, revenue, profit margin, growth rate. In our personal lives, social media has us keeping score by likes and followers. These external scores are outcome-driven and serve as proof of our success—money, fame, material possessions, wins—but this constant chase for more validation often leaves us feeling exhausted and empty. In their...
104: Dr. Amy Edmondson — The Science of Failing Well
February 22, 2024 13:38 - 44 minutes - 42.1 MBWe used to think of failure as the opposite of success. Now, we’re often torn between two “failure cultures”: one that says to avoid failure at all costs, the other that says fail fast, fail often. The trouble is that both approaches lack the crucial distinctions to help us separate good failure from bad. As a result, we miss the opportunity to fail well. After decades of award-winning research, Amy Edmondson is here to upend our understanding of failure and make it work for us. In Right ...
103: Clay Scroggins — How You Can Lead When You're Not in Charge
January 18, 2024 12:42 - 41 minutes - 41.9 MBSubscribe to Intentional Leader on YouTube! Link is here: https://youtube.com/@intentionalleader_calwalters?si=NgU1Ui98hTofWc2I On this episode of Intentional Leader, we learn from speaker, author, and pastor Clay Scroggins on how to lead when we're not in charge. The reality is that most of us have a boss or supervisor, so how do we lead through influence when we lack authority? Clay is the author of the best-selling books How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge, How to Lead in a World...
102: Brian Johnson — How to Activate Your Heroic Potential, Fight Negative Thinking, Create Better Habits, and Live with Areté
November 16, 2023 11:50 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBThe views expressed on this podcast and page are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or endorsement of the US Army, DoD, or the US Government. I'm so pumped to welcome Brian Johnson to the podcast! Check out Brian's brand new book: Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential Download the Heroic app for free: https://www.heroic.us/join Brian Johnson is the Founder & CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation and the author of Areté: Acti...
101: Dr. Chevy Cook — On Leadership Lessons from the Secretary of the Army, Finishing a PhD in Character Development, and How to Manage Energy
August 16, 2023 11:29 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBIt's great to welcome Dr. Chevy Cook back to the podast! Chevy was on the show for Episode 36, but a lot has happened since that interview. We catch up on him finishing his PhD, serving as the speechwriter for the 25th Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Christine Wormuth, completing the Battalion Commander Assessment Program (BCAP), and taking command as the Battalion Commander of Headquarters Command Battalion at Fort Meade, MD. Chevy also serves as the Executive Director for Military ...
100: Juliet Funt — A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work
June 07, 2023 09:47 - 47 minutes - 47 MBFeatured in top media outlets such as Forbes, CNBC, and Fast Company, Juliet Funt is a globally renowned keynote speaker, tough-love advisor to the Fortune 500, founder and CEO of the efficiency training firm, Juliet Funt Group. Juliet is the author of A Minute to Think, nominated for the Next Big Idea Club curated by Malcolm Gladwell, Dan Pink, Susan Cain and Adam Grant. She is an evangelist for freeing the potential of companies by unburdening their talent from busywork, and she has brou...
99: Doug Jones — Lessons from Ranger School, Achieving Excellence in Physical Fitness, and How to Stay Sharp as a Leader
April 24, 2023 11:03 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBAfter graduating from West Point (where I’m pretty sure Doug was the #1 ranked cadet in our class in physical fitness, which is incredible, but I couldn’t get a straight answer from Doug on that fact), Doug commissioned as an infantry officer, graduated from Ranger School, and then went on to leave at several different levels at home and in combat. Doug was awarded multiple Bronze Star medals, including one for Valor that Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld presented in 2011. In addition t...
98: Simone Askew — On Being the First Black Female First Captain at West Point, Authentic Leadership, and Advice for Mentors
January 09, 2023 10:38 - 47 minutes - 44 MBIt's great to be back after taking a few months off! I'm really excited about all we can learn together in 2023! Today I have the privilege of sharing my interview with Simone Askew. In 2017, she became the first African American woman to earn the role of First Captain, the leader of the Corps of Cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This is regarded as a major step in racial and gender equality within the United States military. She was also named by Glamour maga...
97: Cassie Holmes, Ph.D. — How to Live a Happier Life
October 07, 2022 19:07 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBDownload this free 12-page PDF to get 12 key ideas to make you a better leader today. Cassie Mogilner Holmes is a Professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. Cassie is an expert on time and happiness. Her research examines such questions as how focusing on time (rather than money) increases happiness, how the meaning of happiness changes over the course of one’s lifetime, and how much happiness people enjoy from extraordinary versus ordinary experiences. Across these inquiries, he...
96: General Alizai — Leadership Reflections from the Afghan Army's Last Commander
September 23, 2022 13:55 - 51 minutes - 49.2 MBCommander of Special Operations Command of the Afghan National Army Haibatullah Alizai, took over as Afghanistan’s Chief of General Staff (the US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs equivalent) just days before the Taliban made a push into Kabul, after General Wali Mohammad Ahmadzai was removed from the post. On this episode, he discusses his perspective on leading during the difficult moments in Afghanistan as the Taliban seized territory and the US troops withdrew from Afghanistan. He reflect...
95: How to Be a Leader That's Not about You
September 09, 2022 15:22 - 14 minutes - 15.4 MBOn today's quick hit episode, Cal shares three keys to being a leader that's not about you. If you’re interested in growing in your leadership practice and being inspired to think differently and unlock greater personal potential, we want to give you a gift. Just click the link below and tell us where to send you 12 Ideas That Will Make You A Better Leader In 2022.
94: Ryan Gottfredson — How to Elevate your Mind and Why Most Leader Development Programs Fail
August 26, 2022 12:39 - 51 minutes - 49.6 MBRyan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is a cutting-edge mindset author, researcher, and consultant. He helps organizations vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. He helps improve organizations, leaders, teams, and employees by improving their mindsets. Ryan is currently a leadership and management professor at the College of Business and Economics at California State University-Fullerton (CSUF). He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from Indiana U...
93: Garry Ridge — How He Built an Incredible Culture of Purpose and Engagement at WD-40
August 12, 2022 10:58 - 43 minutes - 43.5 MBGarry Ridge has 25 years of experience as Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. Garry’s philosophy on company culture is based on Aristotle’s quote – “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Turning that into action, he believes that all leaders can create a workplace where you go to work each day...
92: Stephen Drum — Getting through Navy SEAL Training and How to Perform under Intense Pressure
July 28, 2022 11:42 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBWould you like to partner with us at Intentional Leader? Consider becoming a monthly supporter on Patreon. Sign up here! If you’re interested in growing in your leadership practice and being inspired to think differently and unlock greater personal potential, we want to give you a gift. Just click the link below and tell us where to send you 12 Ideas That Will Make You A Better Leader In 2022. Stephen Drum is a combat-tested Retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 27 years of experience ...
91: Sabrina Dalton — Leadership as a Mom & The MMoment II (An Event with Military Mentors)
July 08, 2022 19:23 - 53 minutes - 44.8 MBSign up here to attend the MMoment II on July 23, 2022 in Alexandria, VA! The MMoment is an intentional, purposeful investment in you by us, your team at Military Mentors, or MM for short (the spelling of the MMoment is a play on our name). Our version of an immersive experience, it is an intense, 1-day experience twice a year for ~50 national security professionals, both civilian and military. The MMoment is not just a conference or set of TED talks, but rather a reflective and interacti...
[REPLAY] 49: Patrick Lencioni — Building Trust, Embracing Conflict, and the 6 Types of Working Genius
June 24, 2022 18:42 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBThis episode with Patrick Lencioni is a great segue from the article released by Wes Cochrane last week titled, "Does Your Team Suck at Workplace Conflict?" Read that article here. Patrick Lencioni is one of the founders and president of The Table Group, a firm dedicated to providing organizations with ideas, products and services that improve teamwork, clarity and employee engagement. Patrick’s passion for organizations and teams is reflected in his writing, speaking and executive co...
BRB - I'm Moving!
June 24, 2022 00:31 - 1 minute - 2.27 MBHello my friend! I wanted to share a very short message today… As many of you know, I’m a lawyer in the Army. And part of being in the Army (at least for what I do), means we move every few years. During the month of June, my family and I will be moving from the area around Fort Bragg, NC to Charlottesville, VA where I’ll be teaching at the Army JAG School. I’m really excited to get to work the teaching muscle and hopefully be a positive influence on the many Army leaders that flow th...
90: Joe Byerly — What's in His Green Notebook and How to Capture Life Lessons
June 10, 2022 10:40 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBIf you’re interested in growing in your leadership practice and being inspired to think differently and unlock greater personal potential, we want to give you a gift. Just click the link below and tell us where to send you 12 Ideas That Will Make You A Better Leader In 2022. Sign up to attend the MMoment II! It will take place on Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 8am-3pm at ALX Community Waterfront, Alexandria, VA Join us for this intentional, purposeful investment in YOU; an intense and ...
89: Cal Walters — Reflections on 3 Years of Podcasting, Setbacks, and Self-Leadership
May 25, 2022 16:04 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBWe're celebrating 3 years of podcasting! Thank you to all of you that listen to and support this show! I want to specifically thank two groups of supporters, our Patreon members and those that have left a rating/review on Apple Pocasts or Spotify. Your support goes a long way! Want to become a Patron of Intentional Leader? You can support the podcast by donating $1, $2, $5 (or whatever you like!) on Patreon. Sign up here! Want to help us continue to get great guests and grow t...
88: Gino Wickman — How to Find Out if You’re an Entrepreneur, Create a Personal Vision, and Get Over Rejection
May 11, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 60 MBIf you’re interested in growing in your leadership practice and being inspired to think differently and unlock greater personal potential, we want to give you a gift. Just click the link below and tell us where to send you 12 Ideas That Will Make You A Better Leader In 2022. I'm really excited to have Gino Wickman on the show today! An entrepreneur since the age of 21, Gino has had an obsession for learning what makes businesses and entrepreneurs thrive. At 25 he took over the family...
87: Whitney Johnson — The Benefits of Disrupting Yourself and Smart Growth
April 27, 2022 13:09 - 49 minutes - 49 MBIf you’re interested in growing in your leadership practice and being inspired to think differently and unlock greater personal potential, we want to give you a gift. Just click the link below and tell us where to send you 12 Ideas That Will Make You A Better Leader In 2022. Whitney Johnson is CEO of the tech-enabled talent development company Disruption Advisors, an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company in America (2020). One of the top ten business thinkers in the world as named by T...
86: Chris Fussell — Leading Out of a Crisis, Navy SEAL Training, and Advice for New Leaders
April 13, 2022 10:16 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBIf you’re interested in growing in your leadership practice and being inspired to think differently and unlock greater personal potential, we want to give you a gift. Just click the link below and tell us where to send you 12 Ideas That Will Make You A Better Leader In 2022. Chris Fussell is the President of McChrystal Group, a leadership consulting firm based in Alexandria, Virginia and London, England. He became President in 2018 after joining the firm as Partner in 2012. He left the US ...
85: Dr. Tim Elmore — On Generational Diversity & The 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership
March 30, 2022 10:49 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBIf you’re interested in growing in your leadership practice and being inspired to think differently and unlock greater personal potential, we want to give you a gift. Just click the link below and tell us where to send you 12 Ideas That Will Make You A Better Leader In 2022. Dr. Tim Elmore is founder and CEO of Growing Leaders (www.growingleaders.com), an Atlanta‐based non‐profit organization created to develop emerging leaders. Since founding Growing Leaders in 2003, Elmore has spoken to ...
84: Graham Cochrane — How to Get Paid for What You Know to Live and Give More
March 16, 2022 09:20 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBSign Up Here to Win a Free Copy of Graham's Book! Cal Walters and Wes Cochrane interview Graham Cochrane (Wes's older brother) about this new book, "How to Get Paid for What You Know." Graham Cochrane is a business coach to over 3,500 premium customers worldwide. He founded The Recording Revolution, an online music business that generates 7 figures in revenue, in 2009. He now hosts over 80,000+ monthly followers on his podcast, YouTube channel, and blog, talking about business, mindset, ...
83: Mike Bassett — On Getting Out of the Ditch, Overcoming Shame, and Finding Redemption
March 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBIf you’re interested in growing in your leadership practice and being inspired to think differently and unlock greater personal potential, we want to give you a gift. Just click the link below and tell us where to send you 12 Ideas That Will Make You A Better Leader In 2022. Get Mike Bassett's new book, The Man in the Ditch: A Redemption Story for Today Mike is an Army veteran and a civil litigation attorney who has practiced law for nearly 4 decades. He is the founder of the Bassett Firm...
82: Mike Erwin — On Building Healthy Relationships in our Digital World
February 16, 2022 14:45 - 56 minutes - 55.2 MBMike Erwin is a man that wears many important hats. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Team Red, White, and Blue (Team RWB)—a non-profit with a mission to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. Team RWB is a growing organization with over 220,000 members. In addition to leading Team RWB, Mike is the CEO of the Character & Leadership Center and the Co-Founder & President of The Positivity Project—a non-prof...
81: Mayor Adrian Perkins — On Serving the Community and a Mindset for Success
February 02, 2022 11:46 - 38 minutes - 37.7 MBAdrian Perkins is the Mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born in the Cedar Grove neighborhood of Shreveport, attending Arthur Circle, Youree Drive Middle School, and Captain Shreve High School. In the wake of 9/11, Adrian Perkins accepted a nomination to the United States Military Academy. There, he was the captain of the track team and the first African-American graduate elected Class President in West Point's history. Perkins deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan after graduating fr...
#80: Ryan Hawk — The Pursuit of Excellence & The Power of Consistency
January 19, 2022 10:20 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBWant clarity in life? Create your personal mission statement today! Read our most recent article at Intentional Leader that walks you through the steps to creating your personal mission statement. Read about creating a personal mission statement here I’m really excited to bring Ryan Hawk back on the show! Ryan created The Learning Leader Show in 2015 as a way to follow his curiosity about leadership and excellence with great rigor. It has since been listened to by millions of peo...
#79: Secretary Bob McDonald — On Helping One Person at a Time and Lifelong Learning
January 05, 2022 10:23 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBJoin us on Jan 22, 2022 at the MMoment in the Washington, DC area! Register here. I’m really excited to welcome Secretary Bob McDonald to the Intentional Leader podcast. We cover a lot of ground with Bob on this episode. We dig into his upbringing, overcoming a fear of swimming at West Point and how he deals with fear in general, how he thinks we should measure success as a leader, what he was laser-focused on at Proctor & Gamble, how he stays motivated during tough moments, and much...
#78: Joel "Thor" Neeb — Life after Stage IV Cancer
December 07, 2021 13:07 - 55 minutes - 53.5 MBPlease register for the MMoment, a live event by Military Mentors on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Intentional Leader is partnering with Military Mentors to put on this event. As a former F-15 pilot, Thor has flown over 2,500 missions. He provided escort for the President, protected our nation's borders, and was named the Top Instructor Pilot at the Air Force Flight Training Headquarters, training thousands of pilots for the United States and 25 allied countries around t...
#77: Jon Gordon — On Gratitude Walks and Fighting Comparison
November 23, 2021 11:41 - 37 minutes - 36.2 MBI'm really excited to bring you an interview with Jon Gordon! Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 20 books including 8 best-sellers: The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, You Win in the Locker Room First, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Po...
#76: Zebrina Warner & Jason Roncoroni — Transformational Leaders in Uncertain Times
November 09, 2021 01:50 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBZebrina has spent nearly two decades designing impactful and transformative educational experiences for senior executives in the defense sector for the Department of Defense, U.S. military services, and the private sector. As a civilian with no relationship with the military prior to her tenure at an education and research non-profit, the Institute for Defense and Business, she developed a close understanding and appreciation of military leadership and how the military invests in their great...
#75: Horst Schulze — Building a Ritz-Carlton Culture of Excellence
October 26, 2021 10:11 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBA legend and leader in the hotel world, Horst Schulze's teachings and vision have reshaped the concepts of service and hospitality across industries. Mr. Schulze's professional life began more than 65 years ago as a server's assistant in a German resort town. Throughout the years he worked for both Hilton Hotels and Hyatt Hotels Corporation before becoming one of the founding members of The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company in 1983. There Mr. Schulze created the operating and service standards th...
#74: Dana Pittard — Fitness, Mental Health, & Taking Risks as a Leader
October 12, 2021 09:05 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBA former general officer in the U.S. Army, Dana Pittard earned the Hero Award for Suicide Prevention from the Matthew Silverman Memorial Foundation in 2017. The following year, Dana Pittard became one of Savoy Magazine's Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America for his leadership in the defense industry as vice president at Allison Defense. Alongside leading Allison Defense into five straight years of increasing revenue and growth since joining the company in 2015, Dana Pittard took a...
#73: Taylor Justice — On Building and Scaling a High Impact Business
September 27, 2021 20:23 - 1 hour - 60 MBJoin our first LIVE interview on Tuesday, September 28th at 7:30 pm (ET) with Major General (Ret.) Dana Pittard. We will be broadcasting live on Facebook and YouTube. Join here! Taylor Justice is the Co-Founder and President of Unite Us, Unite Us standardizes how health and social care providers communicate and track outcomes together. They align all stakeholders from healthcare, government, and the community around a shared goal to improve health. Their proven infrastructure provides bo...
#72: Carey Nieuwhof — How to Avoid Burnout and Be At Your Best
September 14, 2021 10:39 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBCarey Nieuwhof is a best-selling author, leadership expert, podcaster, attorney and non-profit leader. As the host of the top-rated Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast and curator of one of the most widely-read leadership blogs, Carey is uniquely positioned to help leaders thrive in all areas of their life. His content is accessed over 1.5 million times a month. Carey's 20+ years in leadership are heavily focused on teamwork, leadership in change and personal growth. In his keynotes, he expl...
#71: John Fooshee — Enneagram for Leaders
August 31, 2021 09:44 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBAs the founder of People Launching, John Fooshee spends his time launching others! He has coached over 300 people into their personal calling and consulted over 150 organizations. John, and his associate Elaine Webb, are also the co-founders of Gospel Enneagram, a spiritual assessment and training initiative. John is also the Executive Pastor of Oak City Church in Raleigh, NC. He has been a pastor for twenty-five years and has started two churches. He has served in the Acts 29 Network sin...
#70: General (Ret.) Stan McChrystal — How to Lead Well in All Areas of Your Life
August 17, 2021 00:33 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBA retired four-star general, Stan McChrystal is the former commander of US and International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) Afghanistan and the former commander of the nation’s premier military counter-terrorism force, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). He is best known for developing and implementing a comprehensive counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan, and for creating a cohesive counter-terrorism organization that revolutionized the interagency operating culture. Throughou...
#69: Sarah Roberts — On Networks, LinkedIn, and Authentic Leadership
August 03, 2021 09:01 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBAfter graduating from West Point, Sarah Roberts served for five years in the Army. In those five years, Roberts served in Germany where she collaborated with both military and civilian professionals to handle garrison finance. Then, in 2009, she deployed to Iraq for 15 months. There, she helped establish three autonomous Iraqi finance offices while also working with the Iraqi government to improve its banking system. When Roberts left the Army in 2010, she charged hard into the civilian wo...
#68: Lieutenant General (Ret.) Bob Caslen — Taking Ownership of Mistakes as a Leader
July 20, 2021 00:55 - 59 minutes - 52.3 MBFor show notes, visit https://calwalters.me/ It is an honor and pleasure to welcome back Lieutenant General (Ret.) Robert Caslen, who recently served as the 29th President of the University of South Carolina. On this episode, General Caslen discusses his time at the University of South Carolina and recent controversy surrounding a speech he made at their graduation ceremony. General Caslen served 43 years in the United States Army. His military career culminated in 2018 as the 59th Sup...
#67: Dr. Gavin Adams — Rethink Delegation to Grow More Leaders
July 06, 2021 00:45 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBI’m really excited to bring you this conversation with Dr. Gavin Adams. I first learned about Gavin when he appeared on the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast to discuss his framework for delegation. Over the past 12 years, Gavin took over a struggling church with around 250 attendees and grew it to over 8,000 weekly attendees. On this episode, we dive into how he was able to turn around an underperforming organization, create a clear vision, and help it get to a better place. Of all the episod...
#66: General (Ret.) David Petraeus — Mentors, Building a Team, & Culture Keys
June 22, 2021 02:49 - 53 minutes - 47.2 MBGeneral (US Army, Ret.) David H. Petraeus is a Partner and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, which he established in May 2013. He is also a member of the boards of directors of Optiv and FirstStream, a venture investor in more than 15 startups, and engaged in a variety of academic endeavors. Prior to joining KKR, General Petraeus served over 37 years in the U.S. military, culminating his career with six consecutive commands, five of which were in combat, including command of the Surge in...
#65: Dee Ann Turner — The Secret Sauce of Chick-fil-A Culture
June 08, 2021 01:27 - 55 minutes - 48.9 MBJoin the Intentional Leader Lab Facebook group. Support our efforts to close the gap in leadership education by becoming a Patron! Dee Ann Turner understands the importance of stewarding talent. A 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A, Inc, she was selected as the company’s first female officer in 2001 and served as the Vice President, Talent and Vice President, Sustainability. During her long career, she worked closely with Chick-fil-A’s founder, S. Truett Cathy, and other key leaders as...
#64: Brigadier General Pat Work — Mantras to Center Your Leadership
May 25, 2021 10:42 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThe views expressed on this podcast and page are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or endorsement of the US Army, DoD, or the US Government. Join the Intentional Leader Lab Facebook group. Support our efforts to close the gap in leadership education by becoming a Patron! Brigadier General (BG) James "Pat" Work graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1995 and was commissioned a Lieutenant of Infantry. He currently ...
#63: Ben Kotwica (NFL Coach) — On Coaching, Excellence, and Resilience
May 11, 2021 08:22 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBToday, I’m really excited to have Ben Kotwica join the show for Episode 63! Ben is a West Point graduate, former Apache helicopter pilot, and former NFL coach for the New York Jets, the Washington Football Team, and the Atlanta Falcons. On this episode he shares with us what makes a really great coach, the difference between the good and great players at the NFL level, his experience with Coach Rex Ryan, and some awesome habits that he has picked up along the way. Please let us know what y...
#62: Greg McKeown — Make it Easier to Do What Matters
April 27, 2021 08:34 - 41 minutes - 34.9 MBI’m really excited to have Greg McKeown back on the show. If you want to listen to my first interview of him, check out Episode 39. Greg is the author of the new book Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most and a previous book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, which hit The New York Times bestseller list and has sold more than a million copies. Like many of you, that book has had a tremendous impact on me. He is also a speaker and the host of the popular podcast...
#61: General (Ret.) Joseph Votel — On Confidence, Habits, and Culture
April 13, 2021 02:22 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBIt’s truly an honor to bring General (Ret.) Joseph Votel on the Intentional Leader podcast for episode 61. On this episode, he gives us a masterclass on personal management and organizational leadership. General Votel currently serves as President and CEO of Business Executives for National Security (BENS) – a national, nonprofit composed of senior business and industry executives who volunteer their time and expertise to assist the U.S. national security community. He retired in 2019 af...
#60: Rajiv Srinivasan — On Intellectual Humility and What Makes Great Leaders
March 30, 2021 02:19 - 59 minutes - 53.9 MBMy dear friend, Rajiv Srinivasan, is back by popular demand after inspiring all of us to read more on Episode 23. Rajiv is a Global Client Director at LinkedIn and the Chief Reading Officer at 99pages, which we get into on this episode. Rajiv was on the Dean’s List at West Point and graduated in the Top 5% of his class in 2008. He also earned an MS in Applied Mathematics from Columbia University and his MBA from Wharton. His amazing wife Chelsea is also a Wharton graduate. After gradua...
#59: MG (Ret.) John Gronski — Iron-Sharpened Leadership
March 16, 2021 10:57 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBJohn L. Gronski, Major General (U.S. Army Retired) is founder and CEO of Leader Grove LLC, a keynote speaker, leadership seminar facilitator, executive coach, author, and director of the leadership academy for student-athletes at Lebanon Valley College. John is a Certified DISC Practitioner and he serves on the Academic Advisory Council for Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies. John has earned a superb reputation as a leadership and peak performance expert, a mot...