Intentional Leader with Cal Walters

I help new and seasoned leaders quickly gain wisdom, clarity, and courage to pursue their highest calling in life. This is a place to be refreshed, renewed, and encouraged as you lead yourself, your family, and your team. My name is Cal, and I'm honored to be your host. I started this podcast in 2019 because it is a podcast I wish I had when I was just graduating from West Point in 2008 and getting ready to lead a platoon in combat. Join me as I have conversations with military leaders, bestselling authors, business leaders, and share some of my biggest lessons from trying to live an intentional life and lead well. Connect with me at https://www.calwalters.me and watch this show on YouTube More about Cal Walters: Cal is a follower of Jesus, a husband, father, lawyer, combat veteran, officer in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, and a graduate of West Point, the U.S. Army Ranger School, and the U.S. Army Airborne School. Cal is passionate about helping leaders grow and reach their God-given potential at home, at work, and in their communities. Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are those of the author and guests and do not reflect the official policy, position, or endorsement of the US Army JAG Corps, US Army, DoD, or the US Government.

129: Dr. Ryan Gottfredson — The Groundbreaking Science of Personal Transformation, Mindsets, Emotional Intelligence, and Becoming Better 09/10/2025

129: Dr. Ryan Gottfredson — The Groundbreaking Science of Personal Transformation, Mindsets, Emotional Intelligence, and Becoming Better 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 intelligence in effective leadership. Ryan shares his personal journey of transformation and the impact of trauma on leadership effectiveness, providing insights into how leaders can grow both personally and professionally. 00:00 Introduction to the Intentional Leader Lab 01:12 Deep Dive with Dr. Ryan Gottfredson 02:35 Exploring Mindsets and Personal Transformation 04:49 The Importance of Vertical Development 11:13 Understanding Self-Protective Fears 16:12 The Doing Side vs. The Being Side 22:42 The Impact of Trauma on Leadership 29:58 Emotional Intelligence and Its Connection to Being 38:47 The Neuroscience of Emotional Intelligence 44:23 Ryan's Personal Journey of Transformation 50:40 Final Thoughts on Becoming Better Takeaways - The Intentional Leader Lab offers a six-month leadership experience - Dr. Ryan Gottfredson emphasizes the importance of vertical development - Mindsets are crucial for personal transformation - Self-protective fears can hinder leadership growth - The distinction between doing and being is vital for leaders - Emotional intelligence is primarily a being side ability - Trauma can significantly impact leadership effectiveness - Awareness is the first step towards transformation - Expanding your window of tolerance is essential for growth - Healing one's internal operating system is key to becoming better #leadership #leader #leadershipdevelopment #emotionalintelligence #podcast #personalgrowth #growth #growthmindset #growthjourney #trauma #traumahealing #selfimprovement #selfcare #selflove #selfgrowth #intentionalliving #fear #fearless #team #teamwork #neuroscience #science /episode/index/show/calwalterspodcast/id/38155030

128: Accomplish Anything as a Leader with the 3 Levels of Clarity and the Intentional Leader Lab 09/01/2025

127: Dr. Travis Bradberry — Emotional Intelligence Expert Gives Practical Advice to Increase Your EQ, Increase Your Self-Awareness, and Change Your Thinking 08/26/2025

126: Melody Wilding — How to Manage Up and 5 Conversations to Have with Your Boss 07/23/2025

126: Melody Wilding — How to Manage Up and 5 Conversations to Have with Your Boss ➡️ 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 organization. Melody Wilding is the bestselling author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work and the Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge. Melody is a licensed social worker with a master’s degree from Columbia University, professor of human behavior at Hunter College in New York City, and former emotions researcher at Rutgers University. For more than a decade, she’s helped top performers and leadership at the world’s most successful companies — including Google, JP Morgan, and Verizon — to communicate more clearly, prevent burnout, and transform complicated workplace dynamics into powerful alliances that impact the bottom line. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and dozens of other respected publications. She’s a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and CNBC. ➡️ Connect with Melody: 00:00 Mastering the Art of Managing Up 01:23 Understanding the Concept of Managing Up 05:37 Navigating Workplace Dynamics 07:52 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence 11:55 The Power of Effective Conversations 15:35 The Triple Win Concept 20:21 Establishing Alignment with Your Boss 39:57 Taking Ownership in Your Role 49:50 Setting Boundaries for Success 53:35 Giving and Receiving Feedback Effectively Please visit my website to get more information: 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. /episode/index/show/calwalterspodcast/id/37513795

125: Patrick Lencioni — The One Thing Every Leader Needs and His Top Advice to Leaders at All Stages 06/30/2025

125: Patrick Lencioni — The One Thing Every Leader Needs and His Top Advice to Leaders at All Stages ➡️ 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, encouraging self-discovery and intentionality in leadership practices. Go deeper with Pat and his work: - The Table Group: - The Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ - At the Table Podcast: https://www.tablegroup.com/pat/#podcasters 00:00 The Essence of Leadership Motivation 02:55 Understanding the True Motive Behind Leadership 05:41 The Impact of Fear on Leadership 08:46 Daily Reflections and Intentions 11:36 The Importance of Self-Discovery in Leadership 14:40 Navigating Leadership Through Different Life Stages 17:33 The Role of Wounds in Shaping Leadership 20:26 Finding Peace Beyond Success 23:29 Unity in Leadership and Organizations 26:46 Advice for Young Leaders 29:28 The Journey of Self-Awareness 32:36 Leadership in the Later Stages of Life 35:31 Creating Cohesion in Divided Times Please visit my website to get more information: 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. ⭐⭐⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentional-leader-with-cal-walters/id1468715294 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/41qlvUJj1Ej0hzNp3dC5wn 🔗 Support Me Here! Patreon: 🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Linkedin (Cal Walters): Linkedin (Intentional Leader): Website: 📩 For business inquiries: [email protected] /episode/index/show/calwalterspodcast/id/37216725

124: Geoff Woods — Leverage AI for Elite Thinking and Decision Making (The Ai-Driven Leader) 05/29/2025

124: Geoff Woods — Leverage AI for Elite Thinking and Decision Making (The Ai-Driven Leader) ➡️ 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 leadership. He also co-founded the training and consulting company behind The ONE Thing, where he coached and advised companies with annual revenues from $10 million to $60 billion. In this conversation, Cal and Geoff explore the transformative potential of AI in leadership and decision-making. They discuss the importance of asking the right questions, mastering essential skills, and using AI as a strategic partner rather than just a tool. The dialogue highlights real-world applications of AI in business, including creating AI boards to simulate executive dynamics and enhance decision-making processes. The speakers emphasize the need for leaders to adapt to technological advancements and leverage AI to overcome significant challenges in their organizations. In this conversation, the speakers explore the transformative role of AI in leadership and decision-making. They discuss practical applications of AI in board meetings, presentation feedback, and strategic thinking. The importance of maintaining a thought leadership role while leveraging AI as a thought partner is emphasized, along with the need for leaders to adapt to the rapidly changing job landscape. The discussion also highlights lessons from Blockbuster's downfall and offers practical steps for leaders to integrate AI into their daily practices. 00:00 AI as a Strategic Partner for Leaders 07:23 Harnessing AI for Strategic Thinking 21:43 Creating AI Boards for Leadership 26:02 Real-World Applications of AI in Business 27:51 Simulating Reality: AI's Role in Predictive Analysis 29:03 Proactive AI Engagement: Preparing for Presentations 31:20 Thought Leadership vs. Thought Partnership 33:05 Building Your AI Board: A Personal Strategy 38:50 Strategic Thinking: Lessons from Blockbuster's Downfall 42:38 Practical Steps for Leaders: Using AI Effectively 45:04 Future Skills: Preparing for an AI-Driven World 49:52 Powerful Questions: Shaping Your Leadership Journey /episode/index/show/calwalterspodcast/id/36767650

123: General Stan McChrystal — How to Face Fear, Pivot from Failure, and Live a Disciplined Life 05/15/2025

123: General Stan McChrystal — How to Face Fear, Pivot from Failure, and Live a Disciplined Life ➡️ 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 convictions, and the role of fear in leadership decisions. McChrystal encourages leaders to clarify their values and to recognize that character is a choice that defines us. In this conversation, Stanley McChrystal discusses the dynamics of leadership, the importance of courage in speaking up against groupthink, and the necessity of discipline in personal and professional life. He reflects on his experiences in high-pressure environments, the challenges of maintaining integrity, and the value of writing as a tool for clarifying thoughts and fostering a national dialogue on character. The discussion emphasizes the significance of learning from mistakes and the impact of personal values on leadership effectiveness. 00:00 The Essence of Leadership and Character 03:00 The Journey of Writing and Reflection 05:55 Marriage as a Foundation for Character 11:49 The Role of Character in Leadership 17:55 Understanding Core Values and Convictions 23:00 The Influence of Parents on Character 25:50 Confronting Fear in Leadership 30:15 The Pressure to Conform in Leadership 32:44 Courage to Speak Up: A Personal Reflection 35:33 Coaching Leaders to Embrace Truth 38:26 The Importance of Discipline in Leadership 46:57 Learning from Mistakes and Moving Forward 49:05 The Value of Writing and National Dialogue on Character /episode/index/show/calwalterspodcast/id/36575545

122: Will Acuff — Find Joy in Life's Struggles 04/02/2025

121: Dr. Steve Graves — Work-Life Balance Tools to Win at Home and at Work 03/28/2025

120: Katie Quesada — Master Storytelling with Story Expert to Fortune 500 Companies 03/12/2025

120: Katie Quesada — Master Storytelling with Story Expert to Fortune 500 Companies ➡️ 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 storytelling, encouraging leaders to weave stories into everyday interactions to foster connection and engagement. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the intricacies of storytelling, emphasizing its importance in leadership and personal relationships. They discuss the three essential components of a story: context, conflict, and conclusion, and how to effectively balance these elements to engage an audience. The conversation also touches on the significance of vulnerability in leadership, the process of restoring meaning to personal experiences, and the value of storytelling in everyday interactions, particularly within families. The speakers encourage listeners to embrace their unique stories and share them in ways that resonate with others, ultimately highlighting storytelling as a powerful tool for connection and influence. 00:00 The Power of Storytelling 02:59 Katie Quesada's Journey into Storytelling 06:01 The Science Behind Storytelling 09:04 Practical Applications of Storytelling in Leadership 11:56 Mining, Refining, and Reminding Stories 14:59 Personal Storytelling and Its Impact 17:59 The Importance of Family Storytelling 20:57 Macro vs. Micro Storytelling 28:05 The Art of Storytelling 31:24 Understanding the Three C's of Storytelling 35:35 The Balance of Context, Conflict, and Conclusion 40:39 Vulnerability in Leadership 43:00 Restoring Meaning to Personal Stories 46:43 Finding Your Storytelling Platform 48:44 Relational Storytelling Techniques Please visit my website to get more information: 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. 🔗 Support Me Here! Patreon: 🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Linkedin (Cal Walters): Linkedin (Intentional Leader): Website: 📩 For business inquiries: [email protected] /episode/index/show/calwalterspodcast/id/35646925

119: Rich Diviney — Navy SEAL Secrets to Master Stress with Retired Navy SEAL Commander 02/24/2025

119: Rich Diviney — Navy SEAL Secrets to Master Stress with Retired Navy SEAL Commander Get weekly insights from me: Take the Attributes Assessment (make sure you use coupon code INTENTIONALLEADER15 to get 15% off at check out): Get Rich's new book, Masters of Uncertainty: In this conversation, retired Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney shares insights on leadership, stress management, and the importance of attributes in high-performance environments. He discusses the significance of humility, the distinction between being a leader and being in charge, and the challenges faced during BUD/S training. Rich emphasizes the critical role of compartmentalization and attributes in determining success, particularly in high-stress situations like those encountered in military training and operations. In this conversation, the speaker delves into the importance of understanding personal attributes and skills, emphasizing the role of self-awareness in effective leadership. They discuss how stress and fear can be harnessed for positive action, the significance of focusing on controllable factors, and the science behind motivation through dopamine. The conversation also explores the impact of identity on behavior, particularly in uncertain situations, and how recognizing and prioritizing identities can shape our responses and actions. 00:00 Navigating Stress as a Leader 03:04 The Essence of Humility in Leadership 06:06 Understanding Leadership Beyond Hierarchy 09:01 The BUD/S Experience and Its Challenges 11:56 Compartmentalization: The Key to Endurance 15:04 Skills vs. Attributes in Leadership 18:03 Insights from SEAL Team 6 Selection 20:47 The Importance of Attributes in Performance 29:10 Understanding Attributes and Skills 35:01 The Role of Self-Awareness in Leadership 38:07 Harnessing Stress and Fear for Action 43:45 Focus on What You Can Control 49:22 The Science of Dopamine and Motivation 52:30 The Power of Identity in Uncertainty /episode/index/show/calwalterspodcast/id/35400045

118: Alison Wood Brooks — Make Great Conversations Easy with Proven Strategies from Harvard Expert 02/17/2025

118: Alison Wood Brooks — Make Great Conversations Easy with Proven Strategies from Harvard Expert Subscribe to the Intentional Letter (my weekly newsletter): Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DHP2Eahxjm0 is the O’Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration and Hellman Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School. She teaches an award-winning course in the MBA curriculum called “” Recently named a by Poets & Quants, her book TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves will be published by Crown (Penguin Random House) in January 2025. Her research on the science of conversation has been published in prestigious academic journals, including the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and Psychological Science, as well as in popular media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The New York Times, Scientific American, and Harvard Business Review. Professor Brooks holds a Ph.D. in Decision Processes from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Finance from Princeton University. In this engaging conversation, Alison Wood Brooks, a Harvard Business School professor, shares insights from her research on the art and science of conversation. She discusses the importance of effective communication, the unique perspective gained from being an identical twin, and the value of teaching conversation skills to leaders. The discussion covers various aspects of conversation, including the significance of preparation, understanding conversational goals, and the framework for successful interactions. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own conversational practices and consider how they can improve their communication skills. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the intricacies of effective communication, emphasizing the cognitive load involved in conversations, the importance of preparation, and the power of follow-up questions. They discuss strategies for topic switching and ending conversations gracefully, the significance of asking questions, and the art of active listening. The conversation also highlights the role of levity in maintaining engagement and the need for self-compassion in navigating social interactions. /episode/index/show/calwalterspodcast/id/35307200

117: Charles Feltman — A Simple Framework for Building (and Rebuilding) Trust that Every Leader Needs 01/30/2025

117: Charles Feltman — A Simple Framework for Building (and Rebuilding) Trust that Every Leader Needs Subscribe to the Intentional Letter (my weekly newsletter): Get the . Cal and Charles Feltman delve into the intricate nature of trust, exploring its biological underpinnings and the personal experiences that shape our propensity to trust or distrust others. They discuss the importance of sincerity, reliability, competence, and care as key assessments of trustworthiness, and how leaders can foster a trusting environment by extending trust to their teams. Charles Feltman has over 25 years of professional experience coaching, facilitating, consulting to, and training people who lead others. An overarching goal in all of his work is that his clients experience both success and wellbeing at work and in all areas of their lives. Prior to starting his coaching and consulting business he spent a decade in leadership roles in technology industry companies. Charles is the author of The Thin Book® of Trust: An Essential Primer for Building Trust at Work, based on three decades of experience working with individuals and teams to build, maintain, and when necessary restore trust. After completing his coach training in 2000 with Newfield Network, one of the premier coach training schools worldwide, Charles served as a mentor coach for Newfield’s programs. In this capacity he taught, mentored and coached others who were learning to become skilled coaches. Charles holds a BA in psychology from U.C. Santa Cruz and a master's in organization development and communication from the University of Southern California. He has an International Coach Federation credential of Professional Certified Coach (PCC). He is certified in The Leadership Circle Profile, MBTI, DiSC Work of Leaders, and the Triscendance Trust Assessment for Leadership Teams. He is also a certified husband, father and grandfather. /episode/index/show/calwalterspodcast/id/35076365

116: Mark Miller — Chick-fil-A's Secret Sauce for Building Leaders and Creating a Culture of High Performance 01/16/2025

115: Juliet Funt — Productivity Expert Tackles Task Saturation in the Military 11/08/2024

114: Brigadier General Shane Reeves — How West Point is Preparing Leaders for Uncertainty and Ambiguity 10/10/2024

114: Brigadier General Shane Reeves — How West Point is Preparing Leaders for Uncertainty and Ambiguity Gain clarity with my Core Values course: Watch this interview on YouTube: Learn more about West Point, the world's preeminent leader development institution: In this episode of the Intentional Leader Podcast, Cal speaks with Brigadier General Shane Reeves, the Dean of West Point, about the challenges of preparing leaders for an uncertain future. They discuss the importance of innovation, character development, and critical thinking in military education, as well as the unique qualities of the next generation of leaders. General Reeves shares insights from his experiences, the role of technology in warfare, and the need for adaptability in leadership. The conversation emphasizes the significance of intellect and the ability to navigate complex challenges in today's rapidly changing world. Brigadier General Shane Reeves serves as the 15th Dean of the Academic Board. He holds a Master of Laws in Military Law from the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, a Juris Doctor degree from the College of William and Mary, and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy. He is admitted to practice law before the Virginia State Bar, the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and the United States Supreme Court. Brigadier General Reeves commissioned in 1996 from the United States Military Academy and served seven years as an Armor Officer in the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment at Ft. Irwin, California. After attending law school in 2003, he transitioned into the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. As a Judge Advocate, he served in several legal positions, including as the Chief of Legal Assistance for Ft. Riley, Kansas; Brigade Judge Advocate in the 1st Armored Division in Taji, Iraq; Senior Trial Counsel for the 1st Infantry Division at Ft. Riley, Kansas; Professor of International and Operational Law at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, Virginia; and as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate of Joint Special Operations Command at Ft. Liberty, North Carolina. Brigadier General Reeves taught for ten years in United States Military Academy’s Law Department, most recently serving as the Head. He has taught and spoken on International Law and the Law of Armed Conflict. His recent speaking engagements include presenting at the 9th Quadrennial Federal Judges Association in Washington D.C., lecturing at Columbia Law School and the University of California-Berkeley Law School, and speaking in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel as part of the Academic Exchange Program. He is also a founding member and Director of the Lieber Institute for Law and Land Warfare located at West Point. Brigadier General Reeves has written on the Law of Armed Conflict and national security issues. His articles have appeared in various publications, including Foreign Policy, Lawfare, Just Security, and Articles of War. He has written over 30 articles and book chapters in academic publications, including the Harvard International Review, the Harvard National Security Journal, Texas Law Review, Marquette Law Review, Cardozo Law Review, University of Pennsylvania Journal of International Law, and Berkeley Journal of International Law. Additionally, he served as the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the blog Articles of War, the editor and contributing author to U.S. Military Operations: Law, Policy, and Practice, and Managing Editor of the Lieber Studies Series published by Oxford University Press. /episode/index/show/calwalterspodcast/id/33397617

113: Graham Cochrane — Be a Rebel, Learn to Dream Again, and Create a Clear Vision for Your Life and Leadership 09/03/2024

112: Dr. Steven Stein — How to Gain Emotional Intelligence and Build Hardiness as a Leader 07/29/2024

112: Dr. Steven Stein — How to Gain Emotional Intelligence and Build Hardiness as a Leader Quick Gain Clarity with my Discover Your Core Values Mini Course: Watch this podcast on YouTube: Learn more about Dr. Stein's work: Dr. Steven Stein is a world-renowned clinical psychologist, international best-selling author and sought-after speaker, and founder and Executive Chair of Multi-Health Systems (MHS), a publisher of scientifically validated assessments for over 40 years, which has been named a three-time winner of Profit 100 (fastest growing companies in Canada), one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2013, and Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures (2016, Waterstone). A leading expert on psychological assessment and emotional intelligence, he has consulted with military and government agencies, including the Canadian Forces, U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, special units of the Pentagon, FBI Academy, as well as corporate organizations, including American Express, Air Canada, Canyon Ranch, Coca-Cola (Mexico), and professional sports teams. Dr. Stein consults with numerous reality TV shows, including Big Brother Canada, The Amazing Race Canada, MasterChef Canada, Bachelor Canada, Real Housewives of Toronto, Bachelor in Paradise, Blown Away, and many others, providing psychological expertise and candidate selection assessments. Dr. Stein co-authored Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals and is the author of The EQ Leader and Emotional Intelligence for Dummies. He also co-authored the international best-seller The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success and wrote Make Your Workplace Great: The 7 Keys to an Emotionally Intelligent Organization. He has appeared on more than 100 TV and radio shows, including CNBC’s Squawk Box, Canada AM, Breakfast Television, The Fifth Estate, and Fox Business Report. He has also been quoted in numerous magazines and newspapers, including Fast Company, Inc., Fortune, Huffington Post, The National Post, Globe and Mail, and Toronto Star. Dr. Stein has presented on emotional intelligence and hardiness to audiences throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico, South America, Europe, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Dr. Stein currently teaches at the Directors College, an Executive Program from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, Canada. He is a past Chairperson of the Psychology Foundation of Canada. He is a former assistant professor in the psychiatry department at the University of Toronto and a former adjunct professor of psychology at York University in Toronto. He is a past President of the Ontario Psychological Association and a Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association. /episode/index/show/calwalterspodcast/id/32328742

111: Charlie Watkins (Pt. 2) — Worth the Wait: Selling Business for 11X More | Throw No Rocks: A Man's Guide to Success through Partnership with God 07/11/2024

111: Charlie Watkins (Pt. 2) — Worth the Wait: Selling Business for 11X More | Throw No Rocks: A Man's Guide to Success through Partnership with God Save Time and Avoid Regrets with my Discover Your Core Values Mini Course: Watch this conversation on YouTube: Purchase Throw No Rocks: A Man's Guide to Success Through Partnership with God: Charlie Watkins is a Christian husband, father, grandfather and leader. He came to Jesus in 1980 while serving as a nuclear trained officer aboard a US Navy Cruiser, where he was led to the Lord by the ship's doctor. After leaving the Navy in 1982 he has held senior leadership positions in several businesses. God has rescued, healed and mentored him through many trials, including cancer, open heart surgery, business failures and successes, transitions and many household moves. His heart’s desire is to impart the most important truths to men so that they can find true success as God's husbands, fathers and leaders, and change the trajectories of their lives, marriages, families and the nations. Charlie has led men's groups, home groups and spoken in churches. He currently leads a men’s group at his local church, The Point, in Charlottesville, Virginia. He's been married to Blythe, the love of his life, since June of 1977. Blythe and Charlie have two grown Christian children. They love the people their children married and count their children as their closest friends. They have five terrific grandsons, all mighty men of God in the making. For most of the past 25 years, Charlie has mentored and worked with leaders. Since October of 2018 he has been serving as President and CEO of Landmark Media Enterprises and Dominion Enterprises, a private conglomerate of data and software businesses. Charlie is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and holds a master's in business from William & Mary. He also serves on the board of ICM, “The Global Church Developer,” a ministry that partners with indigenous people in the poorest regions of the world to build churches and disciple people. /episode/index/show/calwalterspodcast/id/32097722

110: Charlie Watkins (Pt. 1) — How Forgiveness Breeds Success | Throw No Rocks: A Man's Guide to Success through Partnership with God 07/11/2024

110: Charlie Watkins (Pt. 1) — How Forgiveness Breeds Success | Throw No Rocks: A Man's Guide to Success through Partnership with God Save Time and Avoid Regrets with my Discover Your Core Values Mini Course: Watch this conversation on YouTube: Purchase Throw No Rocks: A Man's Guide to Success Through Partnership with God: Charlie Watkins is a Christian husband, father, grandfather and leader. He came to Jesus in 1980 while serving as a nuclear trained officer aboard a US Navy Cruiser, where he was led to the Lord by the ship's doctor. After leaving the Navy in 1982 he has held senior leadership positions in several businesses. God has rescued, healed and mentored him through many trials, including cancer, open heart surgery, business failures and successes, transitions and many household moves. His heart’s desire is to impart the most important truths to men so that they can find true success as God's husbands, fathers and leaders, and change the trajectories of their lives, marriages, families and the nations. Charlie has led men's groups, home groups and spoken in churches. He currently leads a men’s group at his local church, The Point, in Charlottesville, Virginia. He's been married to Blythe, the love of his life, since June of 1977. Blythe and Charlie have two grown Christian children. They love the people their children married and count their children as their closest friends. They have five terrific grandsons, all mighty men of God in the making. For most of the past 25 years, Charlie has mentored and worked with leaders. Since October of 2018 he has been serving as President and CEO of Landmark Media Enterprises and Dominion Enterprises, a private conglomerate of data and software businesses. Charlie is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and holds a master's in business from William & Mary. He also serves on the board of ICM, “The Global Church Developer,” a ministry that partners with indigenous people in the poorest regions of the world to build churches and disciple people. /episode/index/show/calwalterspodcast/id/32097577

109: Julian Treasure — Top TED Speaker and Speaking Expert on How to Speak So People Want to Listen 06/27/2024

108: Jamie Winship — How to Avoid an Identity Crisis and Discover Your True Calling 06/14/2024

107: Dr. Anna Lembke — Find Joy and Focus in a Dopamine-Overloaded World 05/23/2024

107: Dr. Anna Lembke — Find Joy and Focus in a Dopamine-Overloaded World Discover Your Core Values with my Mini-Course: Checkout Get Dr. Lemke's great book, Dopamine Nation: Preorder the Official Dopamine Nation Workbook: is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice. In 2016, she published Drug Dealer, MD – How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It’s So Hard to Stop, which was highlighted in the New York Times as one of the top five books to read to understand the opioid epidemic. Dr. Lembke also appeared on the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, an unvarnished look at the impact of social media on our lives. Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, an instant New York Times Bestseller, explores how to moderate compulsive overconsumption in a dopamine-overloaded world. Dr. Lembke explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain. Most important, she tells readers how to find the delicate balance between the two. Condensing complex neuroscience into easy-to-understand metaphors, Lembke illustrates how finding contentment and connectedness means keeping dopamine in check. The lived experiences of her patients are the gripping fabric of her narrative. Their riveting stories of suffering and redemption give us all hope for managing our consumption and transforming our lives. 00:00: Introduction 05:30: The Paradox of Modern Life 10:00: The Role of Dopamine in Addiction 12:27: The Downside of Pleasure-Seeking 14:43: Addiction and Susceptibility 17:44: The Rise of Digital Addictions 20:25: Identifying Addiction and Seeking Help 30:36: Observing Our Thoughts and Behaviors 32:22: The Difference Between Shame and Guilt 33:22: Setting Boundaries with Digital Devices 34:04: Differentiating Shame and Guilt 34:41: The Role of Community in Addressing Shame 38:08: The Impact of Dopamine-Inducing Behaviors on Enjoyment of Simple Pleasures 39:13: Embracing Boredom and the Default Mode Network 41:45: The Benefits of Dopamine Fasting 43:31: Rediscovering the Joy of Simple Things 45:23: Navigating Boredom and Finding Meaning 49:10: The Recommended Duration of Dopamine Fasting 52:15: Commonalities in Successful Recovery 55:17: Parenting in the Modern World /episode/index/show/calwalterspodcast/id/31431442

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102: Brian Johnson — How to Activate Your Heroic Potential, Fight Negative Thinking, Create Better Habits, and Live with Areté The views expressed on this podcast and page are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or endorsement of the US Army, DoD, or the US Government. I'm so pumped to welcome Brian Johnson to the podcast! Check out Brian's brand new book: Download the Heroic app for free: Brian Johnson is the Founder & CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation and the author of . He’s 50% Philosopher + 50% CEO and 101% committed to helping create a world in which 51% of humanity is flourishing by the year 2051. As a Founder/CEO he’s raised $25M+, made crowdfunding history, and built and sold two social platforms. As a Philosopher/teacher, he’s helped millions of people from around the world, trained 10,000+ Heroic Coaches from 100+ countries and created a protocol that science says changes lives. He lives in the country outside Austin, Texas, with his wife, Alexandra, and their two kids, Emerson and Eleanor. As a Founder/CEO, he’s raised $20M+ and built and sold two market-leading social platforms. As a Philosopher, he’s served tens of thousands of people from nearly every country in the world with his Heroic membership and trained over 3,500 people from 90+ countries with his Heroic Coach program—which has been demonstrated through research to change lives. His has 225,000+ subscribers and 20 million views while his podcast has another 14 million downloads. He was also featured in the documentary on Joseph Campbell and the modern hero’s journey alongside Deepak Chopra, Laird Hamilton, Tony Hawk and the late Sir Ken Robinson. His podcast , which launched as the #1 podcast on iTunes, has been featured as the #1 Health podcast and has over 15 million downloads. In March 2021, with the support of 2,500+ Founding Investors from 75+ countries around the world, Heroic Public Benefit Corporation made history as the first company to close a $5M Reg CF equity crowdfunding as part of their $11M Seed round. /episode/index/show/calwalterspodcast/id/28669948

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