Episode 111: A Continuous Growth MindsetLeaders can encourage a growth mindset within their teams by championing learning and development, repositioning how they think about failure, stretching beyond comfort zones, creating a feedback culture

Episode 110: Welcome Back!

Apr 7th, 2024 36m 44s

Brian and James are back. These guys have a new season of interesting topics, and this is a preview of what they will discuss this season. We are ready to bring you some new content to help you become the leader you aspire to be. Let us know wh

Ep. 109 - Personality Types

Jan 29th, 2023 52m 47s

Episode 109 – Personality TypesYou may be an introvert or an extrovert. How about intuitive or observant? Then there is thinking or feeling, judging or prospecting, and assertive or turbulent. These are the five areas of analysis that will be

Ep. 108 - Treat People Good

Jan 22nd, 2023 44m

Episode 108 – Treat People GoodOne of the most missed opportunities within leadership is the ability to treat people good. Sometimes the minimal effort needed to treat people well will contribute exponentially to the organization's ability to

Episode 107 - Spiritual Fitness w/ Dudley Daniel

Jan 15th, 2023 1h 14m

Episode 107 – Spiritual Fitness w/ Dudley DanielPeople tend to search for their deeper meaning, and some do it by seeking answers to questions they arrive at over years of thought. In many cases, people develop a spirituality about themselves

Episode 106 - Networking

Jan 8th, 2023 1h 30m

Episode 106 – NetworkingBuilding a network takes time and you have to put in effort to develop a network. However, a solid network of people can help you build relationships, share opportunities, create new connections and cultivate existing c

Episode 105: Talent Management Tips

Jan 2nd, 2023 1h 13m

Episode 105 – Talent Management TipsTalent management is a never-ending strategy that changes all the time based on who is involved in the organization. The organization 's performance hinges on the talent management activities you implement a

Episode 104 - Leadership Lessons from Vimy Ridge

Nov 7th, 2022 1h 25m

Episode 104 – Leadership Lessons from Vimy RidgeWe can take lessons from so many before us and many of those lessons are simple when you think about them. In this episode, Brian and James tackle the battle endured by the Canadian Army at Vimy

Episode 103 - 5 Things to bring to the table as a Leader

Oct 31st, 2022 1h 14m

Episode 103 – 5 Things to bring to the table as a LeaderThis episode is a spin-off topic generated at the end of the last episode with John Bonilla. It’s all about answering the question “what do you bring to the table as a leader”. So many ti

Episode 102- Being Comfortable with being Uncomfortable

Oct 23rd, 2022 1h 25m

Episode 102 – Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable w/ John BonillaJohn Bonilla is a well-respected leader in the world of Army Aviation. Also, he is a longtime friend of Brian. So, Brian invited him on to talk about a topic that so many

Episode 101 - Leadership Lessons from the Battle of the Bulge

Oct 17th, 2022 1h 22m

Episode 101 – Leadership Lessons from The Battle of the BulgeIn this episode, Brian and James dive into some history dealing with the 101st Airborne Division during World War II. Both men truly enjoy talking about this topic and you can tell w

Episode 100!

Oct 11th, 2022 1h 37m

Episode 100 – The BIG 100This is the 100th Episode…we wanted to do it with those who have been by our sides the whole way. So far it has been an adventure…can’t wait to see what the next 100 will bring.Watch this episode on YouTube: https:/

Episode 99: A Better Me w/ Justin Kline

Feb 21st, 2022 1h 32m

Episode 99 – A Better Me w/ Justin KlineThis episode’s guest is Justin Kline, who has become Brian’s good friend and workout partner. Like many others who have been on the show, Justin has a unique story that has allowed him to make himself be

Episode 98 - Leadership Lessons: The Battle at Gettysburg

Feb 14th, 2022 1h 36m

Episode 98 – Leadership Lessons: The Battle at GettysburgThe Battle at Gettysburg is one of many sad events to have to take place for Americans, but the good thing is we can learn from those events and hopefully never revisit a Civil War again

Episode 97 - As the Rotors Turn...

Feb 7th, 2022 1h 36m

Episode 97 – As the Rotors TurnToday is a special show with 3 guests who will talk about leadership from their perspective. We really hope you enjoy the show.Watch this episode on YouTube:You can see more about the Instinctive Influencer

Episode 96 - Washington Crossing the Delaware

Jan 31st, 2022 1h 18m

Episode 96 – Leadership Lessons: Washington Crossing the DelawareHistory has so many factors to analyze and learn from. Who better to learn from than our first President and the Commander of the Continental Army. We decided to look at the Cros

Episode 95 - What is Mission Command

Jan 19th, 2022 1h 27m

Episode 95 – What is Mission Command?If you are like our guys on the show, then you were clueless as to what Mission Command is and even what it all means. Well, Brian & Ed take you on an adventure to understand Mission Command and all it cons

Episode 94 - Training is Important

Oct 25th, 2021 1h 21m

Episode 94 – Training is ImportantTraining is a critical means to ensure your organization improves. Brian & Ed bring to you a foolproof method to setting up training they have learned during their time in the military. It is a rather simple 8

Episode 93 - Mentorship Skills

Oct 15th, 2021 1h 50m

Episode 93: Mentorship SkillsBrian & Ed peel back the onion even further with mentorship in this episode. The skills needed for a great mentorship program should be made known and then honed for a truly effective program. Some of the areas cov

Episode 92 - Mentoring 101

Oct 6th, 2021 1h 23m

Episode 91 – Mentoring 101Mentorship might seem like a buzzword, but it is not. Mentorship is about people. Mentorship is about sharing knowledge, getting to know others, guiding in the direction of success. The even better part is it is not a

Episode 91 - Coaching to Engage

Sep 27th, 2021 1h 22m

Episode 91 – Coaching to EngageCoaching is a critical tool for any leader and knowing how to use this tool can optimize the team. In this episode, Brian & Ed look at 12 aspects any leader could focus on to ensure they are coaching others to en

Episode 90 - Community Service

Sep 14th, 2021 1h 1m

Episode 90 – Community ServiceCommunity Service is something we have not covered before on here. However; we have talked about doing for others and community service fits into that category. Brian & Ed explore the many options you can take to

Episode 89 - Followership

Sep 9th, 2021 1h 20m

Episode 89 – FollowershipWe often look at leadership as a main focal point, but recently we were approached to talk a bit more about mentorship. With that being said, it felt like a good idea to start with detailing the mentor in this episode

Episode 88 - Leadership Styles

Aug 18th, 2021 1h 34m

Episode 88 – Leadership StylesThere are multiple leadership styles you can utilize. Knowing these different styles can help you become a force multiplier and an effective leader. The key is knowing that you do not have to stick to just one sty

Episode 87 - The 3 C's of Leadership

Aug 10th, 2021 1h 15m

Episode 87 – The 3 C’s of LeadershipYou can incorporate so much in your leadership, but if you do not define it with substance, then you might be missing the mark of Effective Leadership. In this episode, Brian & Ed take on the 3 C’s of Leader