Direct Dialogues: The Leadership Skill Too Many Avoid
The John Eades Podcast
A group of porcupines huddling together in winter provides an unlikely but powerful metaphor for leadership. In this episode, John Eades dives into the critical importance of direct dialogue and the necessity of difficult conversations for team performance, accountability, and growth. You’ll learn: Why avoiding conflict is more harmful than facing it The 3-part formula for effective direct dialogue: Standards, Evidence, and Courage How to act on the truth behind Alex Hormozi’s quote: “Confronting someone in the short term always beats resenting them in the long term for things left...
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Great Leadership Inspires Followership with Adam Weber
The John Eades Podcast
"Great leadership inspires followership. It get people to follow the strategy. Followership doesn’t happen by just telling people what to do." Adam Weber joins the show in this week's episode. He is the former Chief People Officer at 15Five, co-founder of Emplify, and author of Lead Like a Human. .
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The Type of Talent Every Winning Team Needs
The John Eades Podcast
Talent gets the headlines, but character wins championships. In this episode, John Eades shares a story from NBA All-Star Draymond Green about his rookie teammate Trace Jackson-Davis — and the quiet, selfless act that every team leader should notice. Then, John introduces the Talent Cross Model, a practical tool for evaluating the people on your team through two powerful lenses: ability and selflessness. If you want to build a team that performs at a high level and elevates one another, this episode is a must. 🔑 In this episode: Why selfless teammates are more valuable than you think ...
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5 Fundamental Principles of Leadership for Managers
The John Eades Podcast
Proficiency in leadership doesn't always follow tenure. While tenure provides experience, without a growth mindset and a desire to learn, skill doesn't automatically improve. Take golfers as an example; plenty of golfers have played for decades, and rarely do they improve. The same is true in leadership. Tenure doesn't always equal leadership. However, in leadership, there are a few basic principles that, if you know them, can help you shorten your timeline to proficiency and deliver better results. Before we get there, let's level set on what a principle is and where these came from. A...
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The Spotlight Effect and Having a Bias for Action
The John Eades Podcast
Everyone is too busy focusing on themselves. "To get in the spotlight, you have to have a bias for action when no one is watching." In the latest episode, John Eades covers the Spotlight Effect, whereby we overestimate the degree to which other people are noticing or observing our appearance, actions, behaviors, or results.
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The Reinvention Formula with Craig Siegel
The John Eades Podcast
"The voice in your head that's telling you to quit isn't real. It's ego, and you can lower the volume of that voice." In the latest episode, Craig Siegel joins the show. He is the author of
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Leadership Lessons From Going to a Concert Alone
The John Eades Podcast
"You won't get it if you don't ask." In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, he covers five essential lessons from going to the Michael Marcagi concert. "If you want people to know you for something, you must make something."
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10 Messages to Help You Have an Optimistic Outlook
The John Eades Podcast
In the latest episode of the podcast, John Eades covers 10 short messages to help you choose optimism today. Which one is your favorite? You can get the simple daily message of
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Get Your Daily Free Three to Achieve Higher Levels of Performance
The John Eades Podcast
If you don't pick your optimistic voice, by default, you pick your pessimistic voice. In the latest episode, John Eades covers the Daily Free Three: Was how you thought today your best? Was what I did today my best? Was how you communicated today your best? You can subscribe to the free You can talk to a team member about
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5 Tough Questions Managers Ask (and How to Answer Them)
The John Eades Podcast
Ever wondered how to deal with a toxic rock star employee? Or if it’s okay to show frustration in front of your team? In this episode of The John Eades Podcast, I tackle five of the trickiest questions managers face every day. “How do I deal with a star employee who’s becoming a toxic influence?” “What’s the best way to hold someone accountable without micromanaging?” “We lost a big client. My team is discouraged—what’s my first move?” “Is it ever okay for a leader to show frustration or cry in front of their team?” “One of my team members has great...
info_outline“You have to want it, then you have to work for it in order to win it.” - Deion Sanders
In the latest episode, John Eades covers:
- The difference in desire vs. dedication
- The Disappointment Gap
- How to increase Desire
- How to increase dedication
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