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The Real Problems With Leadership Training And How To Fix Them

Leadership & Beyond

The Real Problems With Leadership Training And How To Fix Them

•Why most leadership programs fail on practical application
•Cognitive overload undermines learning retention

Why Leadership Fails & How To Build Capability That Delivers

The Leadership Lab

Why Leadership Fails & How To Build Capability That Delivers

•Leadership fails from organizational friction, not lack of knowledge
•The overlooked layer: managers of managers

How To Identify And Beat Burnout

How To Identify And Beat Burnout

•Early warning signs of leadership burnout
•The relationship between high performance and burnout

The Ultimate Guide To Overcoming Burnout And Achieving Impact

Leaders Of Lasting Impact

The Ultimate Guide To Overcoming Burnout And Achieving Impact

•Legacy leadership requires sustainable practices
•Building impact that outlasts your tenure

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The Real Problems With Leadership Training And How To Fix Them

Leadership & Beyond42 min

The Real Problems With Leadership Training And How To Fix Them

•Why most leadership programs fail on practical application
•Cognitive overload undermines learning retention
•Performative training vs. real behavior change

How To Build High Performance Leadership

Simple Wins16 min

How To Build High Performance Leadership

•From 'village fisherman' to high-performance leader
•Moving beyond command-and-control leadership
•Becoming an 'icebreaker' who clears the path

Why Leadership Fails & How To Build Capability That Delivers

The Leadership Lab55 min

Why Leadership Fails & How To Build Capability That Delivers

•Leadership fails from organizational friction, not lack of knowledge
•The overlooked layer: managers of managers
•Practical strategies for complex environments

Why Traditional Leadership Training Fails (And What Works Instead)

Breakfast Leadership Show33 min

Why Traditional Leadership Training Fails (And What Works Instead)

•25 years of underinvestment in enterprise leadership
•Agile strategies that meet leaders where they are
•Equipping leaders for volatile business environments

Transforming Overwhelmed Leaders Through Friction Removal

Bend Like Bamboo Resilience Podcast48 min

Transforming Overwhelmed Leaders Through Friction Removal

•What resilience truly means beyond 'pushing through'
•Lessons from leading soldiers in the Gulf War
•The 'expert trap' and how flexibility builds resilience

Find The Friction & Address It

Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence30 min

Find The Friction & Address It

•Spotting friction early and turning it into progress
•The S.E.R.V.I.C.E method for rebuilding trust
•The 20-minute weekly reflection challenge

Find The Friction & Address It

Conflict Managed35 min

Find The Friction & Address It

•Spotting friction early and turning it into progress
•Simple leader routines that improve retention
•The 20-minute weekly reflection challenge

How To Identify And Beat Burnout

VPP Podcast35 min

How To Identify And Beat Burnout

•Early warning signs of leadership burnout
•The relationship between high performance and burnout
•Sustainable energy management habits

From Overwhelmed To Empowered: Practical Burnout Recovery Tips

The Positive Polarity Podcast44 min

From Overwhelmed To Empowered: Practical Burnout Recovery Tips

•From overwhelmed manager to clear-headed leader
•Building psychological safety in your team
•The power of strategic delegation

How to Come Back from Burnout

Hot Mess Hotline40 min

How to Come Back from Burnout

•Personal burnout recovery journey and lessons
•Recognizing the signs before it's too late
•Building sustainable recovery habits

Beat Burnout with Jimmy Burroughes

The Jens Heitland Show - Human Innovation38 min

Beat Burnout with Jimmy Burroughes

•The hidden costs of multitasking in leadership
•Building high-performance cultures sustainably
•From military leadership to corporate transformation

Leadership Transformation Through Friction Removal

Leadership Insights42 min

Leadership Transformation Through Friction Removal

•Identifying hidden friction in your organization
•Systems thinking for leadership effectiveness
•Building teams that thrive without micromanagement

Creating Better Results and Happier Teams

The Faces of Business Podcast36 min

Creating Better Results and Happier Teams

•Practical strategies for team happiness
•Results without sacrificing wellbeing
•The connection between culture and performance

The Ultimate Guide To Overcoming Burnout And Achieving Impact

Leaders Of Lasting Impact47 min

The Ultimate Guide To Overcoming Burnout And Achieving Impact

•Legacy leadership requires sustainable practices
•Building impact that outlasts your tenure
•Personal health and professional impact connection

Beating Burnout and Igniting Performance

Essential Leadership Skills34 min

Beating Burnout and Igniting Performance

•Effective leadership without exhaustion
•Work-life balance for high performers
•Cultivating sustainable high performance

How Constant Online Accessibility is Burning You Out

The Recognized Authority32 min

How Constant Online Accessibility is Burning You Out

•The hidden cost of always being connected
•Setting boundaries in a digital world
•Recovery strategies for digital burnout

Beat Burnout and Ignite Performance

Oasis of Courage38 min

Beat Burnout and Ignite Performance

•Overcoming imposter syndrome
•Achieving peak performance sustainably
•Building confidence as a leader

Identify and Beat Burnout With an Expert

Noteworthy Differences Podcast41 min

Identify and Beat Burnout With an Expert

•Journey from military officer to leadership expert
•Principles for high-performance cultures
•Practical burnout prevention strategies

Leadership Strategies for Modern Teams

Leadership Unplugged45 min

Leadership Strategies for Modern Teams

•Modern challenges require modern approaches
•Building remote and hybrid team cultures
•Strategies for multi-generational workforces

High Performance Without the Burnout

Performance Edge39 min

High Performance Without the Burnout

•Sustainable high performance strategies
•Energy management for executives
•Building resilient leadership habits

Design a High Performance Culture

Work Positive Podcast35 min

Design a High Performance Culture

•Culture design for lasting results
•Building positive work environments
•Leadership's role in culture creation

From Corporate Burnout to Work-Life Balance

The Yakking Show43 min

From Corporate Burnout to Work-Life Balance

•Research on burnout prevalence today
•Crucial steps to combat workplace burnout
•Achieving balance without sacrificing results

Changing How Leaders Create Results

Lift-Off With Energizing Results37 min

Changing How Leaders Create Results

•Transforming leadership for better outcomes
•Creating results without burning out
•Energizing your leadership approach

Building Trust and Safety With Your Team

Practical Leadership Podcast40 min

Building Trust and Safety With Your Team

•The seven-point plan for building trust
•Creating psychological safety
•From surface-level to deep trust relationships

Military to Corporate Leadership Transition

Leadership Transitions44 min

Military to Corporate Leadership Transition

•Key principles from military service
•Adapting leadership for corporate environments
•Building high-performance teams anywhere

Overcoming Burnout in High-Pressure Roles

High Achievers Podcast36 min

Overcoming Burnout in High-Pressure Roles

•Managing pressure without burnout
•Recovery strategies for executives
•Sustainable success in demanding roles

The Leadership Transformation Journey

Transform Your Leadership41 min

The Leadership Transformation Journey

•Personal transformation in leadership
•From manager to true leader
•Sustaining leadership growth over time

Building Accountable High-Performance Teams

Team Excellence Podcast38 min

Building Accountable High-Performance Teams

•Creating accountability without micromanagement
•Team autonomy and high performance
•Building self-sufficient teams

Strategic Leadership for Growth

Growth Leadership43 min

Strategic Leadership for Growth

•Strategic thinking for modern leaders
•Balancing growth with team wellbeing
•Long-term leadership planning

The High Performance Leadership Framework

Framework Podcast46 min

The High Performance Leadership Framework

•The 4 A's framework for teams
•Ability, Agility, Aspirations, Assessments
•Practical application of frameworks

Building a High-Performance Culture Without Burning Out

Marketing Boost Solutions34 min

Building a High-Performance Culture Without Burning Out

•Culture change requires consistent small actions
•High performance and wellbeing can coexist
•Delegation, trust, and team alignment

Delegation and Trust in Leadership

Delegation Mastery37 min

Delegation and Trust in Leadership

•Effective delegation strategies
•Building trust through empowerment
•Moving from doing to leading

From Burnout to Brilliance

The Leadership Project Podcast39 min

From Burnout to Brilliance

•Jimmy's personal burnout recovery journey
•Transforming crisis into opportunity
•From survival mode to thriving

Beat Burnout and Ignite Performance

The Happy Engineer41 min

Beat Burnout and Ignite Performance

•Engineers face unique leadership challenges
•Technical excellence vs. people leadership
•Building sustainable engineering cultures

Throttle Up Leadership Interview

Throttle Up Leadership Podcast45 min

Throttle Up Leadership Interview

•Characteristics of high-performing organizations
•Organizational burnout prevention
•The role of feedback and purpose

Leadership Unveiled: Beating Burnout and Building Trust

40 Strategy36 min

Leadership Unveiled: Beating Burnout and Building Trust

•High performance and burnout prevention
•Fostering trust in organizations
•Strategic planning for sustainable success

Maximizing Impact: Leadership and Avoiding Burnout

The People Gardener Podcast42 min

Maximizing Impact: Leadership and Avoiding Burnout

•The shift from manager to leader
•Purpose, abundance, connection, exploration, downtime
•Achieving impact without exhaustion

Beat Burnout and Ignite Performance

The Product Biz Podcast32 min

Beat Burnout and Ignite Performance

•Business success tied to self-management
•Managing energy and priorities
•Product leaders and burnout prevention

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