As the title entails, it is time to pump the brakes on the podcast. In this episode, I explain the reasons why, and hopefully shed some light on some lessons I have learned that you can learn from as well.

Podcast 028: Tackling Burnout with Dr. Kim Hires

Apr 15th, 2020 57m 52s

Hands down, this is one of my favorite episodes I have ever recorded. Dr. Kim and I had a script of questions around all things burnout, and most of them didn't get asked. Why? Because the conversation guided us elsewhere. From burnout to menta

Podcast 027: Recovering, Leading and Unique Super Powers with Nathan Simmonds

Apr 9th, 2020 57m 1s

In this episode, I sit down with Nathan Simmonds, a leadership coach and trainer from the UK, to discuss his life story (which is incredible), and how he works to help clients increase their happiness and find their own unique super powers (USP

Podcast 026: Self-Care in Times of Crisis

Apr 2nd, 2020 19m 14s

There is one common thing that most of us, as leaders, fail to prioritize - self-care. Today's episode isn't where we talk about getting a massage and a pedicure. I want to talk about keeping your mental and physical state at an optimum level s

025: Financial Wellness for Business Leaders

Mar 25th, 2020 56m 37s

I don't know about you, but when I hear the word "wellness" I often start thinking about the gym, possibly mental health. However, this week's episode dives into the importance of financial wellness in both your personal life and business. This

024: Crisis Leadership

Mar 18th, 2020 24m 53s

Regardless of your background, we have all experienced some sort of crisis in our lives and/or in our businesses. Crises are going to happen: they are inevitable and we can't control them. However, we CAN control how we respond as leaders. This

025: Financial Wellness for Business Leaders

Mar 18th, 2020 56m 37s

023: My Journey to Increased Productivity

Mar 11th, 2020 25m 52s

This episode is a personal one for me centered on productivity and some issues I have dealt with recently in my journey to grow a business. It is raw, introspective, and I hope you find value in it! Show notes available at: https://firststringl

022: Entrepreneurship, Corporate Lessons and Travel with Sarah Groen

Mar 4th, 2020 48m 29s

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Groen, a Standford Business School graduate, a one-time corporate executive turned business owner and discuss how lessons learned throughout her career have served her in her entrepreneurship journey! Sara

021: The Value of Meaningful Relationships

Feb 26th, 2020 22m 9s

Have you ever worked for someone who, it seemed, only saw you like a number? Who saw your relationship as solely a transactional one? Without a doubt, you probably weren't a fan of this, and rightfully so! That's why in this week's podcast we a

020: Wellness And Leadership With Traci Fisher

Feb 19th, 2020 46m 7s

Overall wellness is something that we often neglect as leaders. It is one of those things that we will "get around to" after we get through the important tasks we are doing now. At least that is how it feels. This week I am sitting down with Tr

019: Managing Difficult Conversations

Feb 12th, 2020 19m 34s

We've all been there. You know that a conversation needs to happen with one of your coworkers, or a subordinate employee, but it's so much easier to avoid the conflict altogether. But what happens when you finally get backed into a corner, and

018: Leadership Advice With My Mentor, Doug Crandall

Feb 5th, 2020 46m 9s

In this episode, Doug and I discuss his own personal leadership journey. Covering everything from sports, being a leader in the military, and teaching future US Army Officers leadership at West Point. We discuss the development of his own perso

017: Leadership by Example

Jan 29th, 2020 23m 27s

Have you ever sensed a disconnect between the different levels of your organization? Does it seem like the "leaders" have lost touch where the proverbial rubber meets the road? If so, this episode will help you fix the gap which exists by doing

016: An Impactful Coaching Journey with Janet Makepeace

Jan 22nd, 2020 43m 50s

In this episode, Janet and I discuss her journey through leadership roles in corporate healthcare, her decision to become a leadership coach, common challenges she sees in all leaders, the importance of authenticity in leadership, trust, and mu

015: Resiliency - The Art of Bouncing Back

Jan 17th, 2020 15m 43s

Did you set goals/resolutions/aspirations for 2020? No doubt, goal setting is exciting! But how do you feel when you slip up on one of those goals? Do you stop completely? Do you slip back into your comfort zone? Let's talk about resiliency. Ho

014: Leadership Lessons with COL (R) John Fenzel

Jan 10th, 2020 45m 7s

In this episode, I sit down with COL (R) John Fenzel to discuss his own leadership lessons learned throughout a 30-year military career as well as his historical insights on leaders such as George C. Marshall, Thomas Bennett, and others! Show

013: Imposter Syndrome

Jan 3rd, 2020 14m 58s

In this episode, we deep dive into a subject that all leaders deal with at some point in their careers - Imposter Syndrome. We discuss not only what Imposter syndrome is, but what you can do to get over it and be the leader that you need to be

012: Your #1 Challenge

Dec 27th, 2019 18m 33s

Let's be real here, what do you think the #1 challenge holding back your leadership is as we enter 2020? Have you ever really sat down and thought about that? I would argue that it isn't what you probably think. Instead, it is something you can

011: Decentralized Decision Making

Dec 20th, 2019 30m 29s

In this episode, we examine the importance of decentralized decision making and how you can employ a proven methodology used by the US military to empower your teams. Show Notes Available at: Firststringleadership.com/episode11

010: Perfectionism - The Business Killer

Dec 13th, 2019 18m 53s

In this episode, we deep dive into how perfectionism in leadership and business is toxic and how it is keeping you from taking your business to the next level! Show notes available at firststringleadership.com/ten

009: A Conversation With a Healthcare Leader

Dec 6th, 2019 32m 23s

In this episode, we discuss what drove Roz to make her career switch from a traditional healthcare role to teaching and training others how to be better leaders. We also discuss her journey along the way and some of the advice she has for new l

008: How Organization Impacts Leadership

Nov 29th, 2019 16m 17s

In this episode, we deep dive into the concept of organization and why it is such a critical component of effective leadership. Show notes are available at firststringleadership.com/eight

007: Mental Health and Leadership with Joey Randazzo

Nov 22nd, 2019 18m 17s

In our first podcast interview episode, we deep dive into the linkage between mental health, entrepreneurship and leadership with our guest, Joey Randazzo. Show notes available at FirstStringLeadership.com/seven

006: What if you disagree with your boss?

Nov 15th, 2019 14m 45s

In this episode, we deep dive into what you should do when you disagree with your boss. Whether the topic is major, or minor, these areas can become dicey if not approached in the correct manner. In order to break this down a little more, we di