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121: Dr. Steve Graves — Work-Life Balance Tools to Win at Home and at Work

Release Date: 03/28/2025

129: Dr. Ryan Gottfredson — The Groundbreaking Science of Personal Transformation, Mindsets, Emotional Intelligence, and Becoming Better

Intentional Leader with Cal Walters

Update: Now only 6 spots left in the Intentional Leader Lab! ➡️ Learn about the Intentional Leader Lab: Book a call: Apply today: Please visit my website to get more information: In this episode, Dr. Ryan Gottfredson returns to discuss the concepts of trauma, vertical development, and the distinction between 'being' and 'doing' in leadership. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and healing one's internal operating system to achieve true personal transformation. The conversation explores how mindsets shape our experiences and the role of emotional...

128: Accomplish Anything as a Leader with the 3 Levels of Clarity and the Intentional Leader Lab

Intentional Leader with Cal Walters

➡️ Learn about the Intentional Leader Lab: Book a call: Apply today: The Intentional Leader Lab: A Mastermind for Successful Leaders Who Refuse to Plateau Even the best leaders can drift, but this carefully curated leadership community and Cal's Narrow Path™ Framework give you the tools, accountability, and systems to accelerate your growth. Only 11 spots left.

127: Dr. Travis Bradberry — Emotional Intelligence Expert Gives Practical Advice to Increase Your EQ, Increase Your Self-Awareness, and Change Your Thinking

Intentional Leader with Cal Walters

➡️ Apply to the Intentional Leader Lab (only 12 slots available): In this conversation, Cal introduces the Intentional Leader Lab, a coaching program aimed at enhancing leadership skills through emotional intelligence. Dr. Travis Bradberry, an expert in emotional intelligence, discusses its significance in leadership, differentiating it from IQ, and the importance of self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness. The conversation emphasizes practical strategies for developing emotional intelligence and the impact it has on personal and professional relationships. Dr. Travis...

126: Melody Wilding — How to Manage Up and 5 Conversations to Have with Your Boss

Intentional Leader with Cal Walters

➡️ Get my free weekly newsletter (The Intentional Letter): 🧭 Clarify Your Core Values: In this conversation, Melody Wilding, an expert in managing up, discusses the essential skills and strategies needed to influence your boss and navigate workplace dynamics effectively. She emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, establishing alignment, and taking ownership in your role. The discussion also covers setting boundaries, giving and receiving feedback, and the concept of the triple win, which focuses on finding mutually beneficial solutions for yourself, your boss, and the...

125: Patrick Lencioni — The One Thing Every Leader Needs and His Top Advice to Leaders at All Stages

Intentional Leader with Cal Walters

➡️ Get my free weekly newsletter (The Intentional Letter): In this episode of the Intentional Leader podcast, Cal and Patrick Lencioni delve into the core motivations behind leadership, emphasizing the importance of serving others over seeking personal gain. They discuss the impact of fear on leadership effectiveness, the necessity of daily self-reflection, and the significance of understanding one's wounds in shaping leadership styles. The conversation also touches on the importance of unity within organizations and offers practical advice for leaders at various stages of their careers,...

124: Geoff Woods — Leverage AI for Elite Thinking and Decision Making (The Ai-Driven Leader)

Intentional Leader with Cal Walters

➡️ Get my Newsletter (Intentional Letter): Discover Your Core Values: Geoff Woods is the author of The AI-Driven Leader and the Founder of AI Leadership, where he empowers leaders to harness AI, escape operational overwhelm, and think strategically to accelerate growth. AI Leadership is spearheaded by Geoff Woods, a visionary leader with a proven track record helping companies grow through strategic thinking and AI-driven solutions. As the former Chief Growth Officer of Jindal Steel & Power, he drove market cap growth from $750M to $12B in four years through AI-driven...

123: General Stan McChrystal — How to Face Fear, Pivot from Failure, and Live a Disciplined Life

Intentional Leader with Cal Walters

➡️ Get my Newsletter (Intentional Letter): Discover Your Core Values: Get On Character by General McChrystal: Follow Stan: Learn about the McChrystal Group: In this conversation, General Stanley McChrystal discusses the profound impact of character on leadership, emphasizing that true leadership is tested during challenging times. He reflects on his personal experiences, including his resignation from the military, and how his marriage has shaped his character. The discussion also delves into the importance of understanding core values, the influence of parents on our...

122: Will Acuff — Find Joy in Life's Struggles

Intentional Leader with Cal Walters

➡️ Get my Newsletter (Intentional Letter): Discover Your Core Values: Get Will's book: Learn about Corner to Corner: In this conversation, Will Acuff shares his journey of finding joy amidst life's challenges, particularly through his experiences with his family and the transformative 'trauma camp' that helped him shift his perspective. He discusses the importance of self-compassion, the struggles of parenting a child with disabilities, and the pressures of maintaining a facade of having it all together. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of recognizing small sparks of joy and...

121: Dr. Steve Graves — Work-Life Balance Tools to Win at Home and at Work

Intentional Leader with Cal Walters

Sign up for The Intentional Letter: Discover Your Core Values Course: The Work-Life Balance Toolbox: Steve's book, Flourishing (for free!): Cornerstone+ Membership: In this episode of the Intentional Leader Podcast, Cal speaks with CEO coach Steve Graves about the intricacies of leadership, coaching, and achieving a balanced life. They explore the importance of holistic coaching, the courage required to make meaningful life choices, and the challenges of work-life balance. Steve shares insights from his experiences coaching top leaders and discusses frameworks for personal...

120: Katie Quesada — Master Storytelling with Story Expert to Fortune 500 Companies

Intentional Leader with Cal Walters

➡️ Sign up for my Intentional Letter: Follow Katie's work: In this conversation, storytelling expert Katie Quesada discusses the profound impact of storytelling on personal and professional lives. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling in leadership, how it can create emotional connections, and the science behind why stories resonate with us. Katie shares her journey into storytelling consulting, practical frameworks for effective storytelling, and the significance of personal and family narratives. The discussion also highlights the difference between macro and micro...

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Discover Your Core Values Course: https://courses.calwalters.me/offers/DmXNju9f/checkout

The Work-Life Balance Toolbox: https://www.stephenrgraves.com/balance

Steve's book, Flourishing (for free!): https://www.stephenrgraves.com/flourish

Cornerstone+ Membership: https://www.cornerstoneco.com/

In this episode of the Intentional Leader Podcast, Cal speaks with CEO coach Steve Graves about the intricacies of leadership, coaching, and achieving a balanced life. They explore the importance of holistic coaching, the courage required to make meaningful life choices, and the challenges of work-life balance. Steve shares insights from his experiences coaching top leaders and discusses frameworks for personal development, including the significance of understanding one's capacity threshold and the art of saying no. The conversation emphasizes the need for intentional living and aligning one's life with core values to lead effectively at work and home.

00:00 Leading Well at Work and Home

02:38 The Role of a Coach

07:15 Work-Life Balance Toolbox

08:30 A Tale of Two Funerals

13:16 The Importance of Courage 1

9:33 The Cost of Saying Yes

24:44 Understanding Capacity Threshold

36:51 The Art of Saying No

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