Magnetic Leadership Podcast

The Magnetic Leadership podcast is designed to help leaders attract, inspire, and retain high-quality team members, customers, and clients. You can listen to all episodes at www.magneticleadershippodcast.com

Knowing When to Lead & When to Manage 03/25/2026

Knowing When to Lead & When to Manage In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure interviews John Harney about his brand-new book, Lead. Manage. WIN! to learn about knowing when to lead, when to manage, and why it matters in today's workplace. Grab your copy of John's book . Connect with John at and grab his free meeting download at Connect with Chris McClure and learn about his programs and services at . /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/40528790

Why Caring is an Underrated Leadership Skill 03/18/2026

Why Caring is an Underrated Leadership Skill In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses a topic most people never consider in leadership - loving people. He shares how love is misunderstood in the professional space and gives a variety of ways to demonstrate genuine care and concern to inspire your followers. Connect with Chris and learn about his programs and services at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/40487910

Using Your Imagination in Leadership 03/11/2026

Using Your Imagination in Leadership In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses a topic rarely considered in leadership and business environments - creativity and imagination. He shares how he learned to understand his own creativity differently than what he assumed from a young age, as well as tips to maximize it in an organizational setting. Learn about Chris's programs and services at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/40318590

The Power of Knowing Your Strengths 03/04/2026

The Power of Knowing Your Strengths In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure interviews Lindsay Pitstick, an organizational development strategist and Gallup-certified CliftonStrengths coach who helps organizations unlock performance by aligning people strategy with business strategy. In the interview, Lindsay shares the value of knowing your strengths, as well as those of your employees and peers. She also shares the challenges that can occur when you don't know this information or apply it properly. You can connect with Lindsay at You can connect with Chris at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/40232630

Leading When You “Just Know” Without Evidence 02/25/2026

Leading When You “Just Know” Without Evidence In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure tackles the tough topic of differentiating between insight and intuition and how to lead when you know deep in your heart and mind how to address an issue. Connect with Chris and learn about his programs and services at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/40155640

Why the Best Leaders Never “Arrive” 02/18/2026

Why the Best Leaders Never “Arrive” In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure shares his personal growth journey and why leaders must be continual learners to remain effective and relevant in today's world. Learn more about Chris and his programs and services at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/40077605

Leading Beyond Perfectionism 02/11/2026

Leading Beyond Perfectionism In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses the difference between perfectionism and excellence, as well as the problems chasing perfection causes. Connect with Chris and learn more about his programs and services at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/40000930

Character is the Hidden Foundation of Leadership 02/04/2026

Character is the Hidden Foundation of Leadership In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses a topic that is often overlooked by many leaders - character development and protection. He shares why this matters so much for credibility, trust, and culture building. Connect with Chris and learn more about his programs and services at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/39913465

Why the Most Influential Leaders Give Without Keeping Score 01/28/2026

Why the Most Influential Leaders Give Without Keeping Score In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses a topic that doesn't come up often in leadership development - generosity. He discusses why generosity increases influence and strategies on how to implement this in your everyday leadership opportunities. Connect with Chris and learn more about his programs and services at where you can also apply for a free strategy session to discuss your goals and challenges. /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/39815935

Work Trends 2026: The Human Reset 01/21/2026

Work Trends 2026: The Human Reset In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure interviews David Noe, HR Manager at Payroll Partners and host of the SpeakEasy HR podcast, about a variety of topics currently impacting workplace culture and employee engagement. Connect with David Noe on LinkedIn at Listen to the SpeakEasy HR podcast at Learn more about Payroll Partner products and services at Connect with Chris McClure to learn about his programs and services at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/39731470

Seeing Around Corners: The Leadership Skill That Separates the Best 01/14/2026

Seeing Around Corners: The Leadership Skill That Separates the Best In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses a leadership skill that can easily be overlooked by leaders - anticipation. He shares three tips on how to develop this skill and how to best utilize your team in the process. Connect with Chris and learn about his programs, services, and free strategy session offer at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/39651630

Why Leaders Lose Valuable People and a Key Way to Fix It 01/07/2026

Why Leaders Lose Valuable People and a Key Way to Fix It In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses why people leave organizations due to a lack of feeling seen, heard, and valued, and how to resolve this issue so it doesn't plague your organization. You can learn about Chris's books, programs, and free strategy session offer at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/39604805

Clarity Comes Through Action 12/31/2025

Clarity Comes Through Action In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses why you must take action if you want to gain greater clarity in your life or business. He shares how this became obvious to him years ago by telling his story of changing career paths after 20 years of serving as a pastor to enter the business world. Connect with Chris and apply for a free strategy call at Access his free ClarityOS ChatGPT tool at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/39567210

When the Vision is Clear, the Path Becomes Evident 12/17/2025

When the Vision is Clear, the Path Becomes Evident In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses the importance of identifying your end destination to understand the steps required to achieve your goals and dreams. Learn more about Chris's resources and services at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/39439180

Why the Law of Buy-In Matters More Today 12/10/2025

Why the Law of Buy-In Matters More Today In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses why John Maxwell's "Law of Buy-In" matters more today in the world of AI and never-ending access to information. He shares how this has impacted his own life and how to implement this concept into your organization. Connect with Chris and learn about his resources and services at , where you can also apply for a free strategy call. /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/39353620

How to Build Trust to Increase Your Influence 12/03/2025

How to Build Trust to Increase Your Influence In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses five key ingredients to building trust taught by Selena Soo in her book "Rich Relationships." Each of these ingredients have the power to make or break your trustworthiness, which in turn can enhance or diminish your influence with your team, customers, and clients. Connect with Chris and apply for a free strategy session at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/39181365

Finding Opportunities In Your Obstacles 11/26/2025

Finding Opportunities In Your Obstacles In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses a game-changing idea inspired by "The Obstacle Is the Way" by Ryan Holiday. You'll learn how to look at challenges in a more positive light and understand how they can be a sign that you're on the right track. Connect with Chris and learn about his programs and resources at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/39152075

Vision Attracts AND Repels 11/19/2025

Vision Attracts AND Repels In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses the importance of understanding that some people are going to be all-in on your vision and others aren't. He shares why this is such an important topic for both leaders and team members so the best results can be produced. Connect with Chris, learn about his programs and resources, and schedule a free strategy session at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/39099760

How to Develop People in a Fast-Paced Environment 11/12/2025

How to Develop People in a Fast-Paced Environment In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure interviews Kyle Bowen, President of Hourglass Leadership, a leadership app company that helps organizations engage better with employees through technology. In the conversation, they discuss the challenges being seen in the workplace, the positive ways leaders are responding and the things they are avoiding which hold them back. Learn more about Hourglass Leadership at Connect directly with Kyle Bowen at Learn more about Chris's coaching programs and services at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/39009905

The Power of Gradually Then Suddenly 11/05/2025

The Power of Gradually Then Suddenly In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses the core concept and ideas presented by Mark Batterson in his new book "Gradually Then Suddenly: How to Dream Bigger, Decide Better, and Leave a Lasting Legacy." If you wonder why success is taking so long or your dream feels delayed, this is an episode you MUST listen to so you can gain perspective and determine to keep going when you want to quit. Connect with Chris and learn about his products and coaching services at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/38923710

Be Intentionally Great Wherever You Are 10/29/2025

Be Intentionally Great Wherever You Are In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses a game-changing concept that many people overlook, especially when they find themselves in challenging situations or seasons. This is a concept he's learned and implemented throughout his life and regularly shares with clients. Need help figuring out how to be great right where you are so you can accomplish your big goals and dreams? Reach out to Chris at and schedule a free call to discuss how he can help you move forward confidently. /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/38823405

Why Good Employees Quit Good Companies 10/22/2025

Why Good Employees Quit Good Companies In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses the impact of poor leadership within any company, including even the most successful ones. Listen to understand the importance of personal and team development if you want to head off turnover and save yourself much pain and frustration. Visit to connect with Chris and learn about his coaching programs and services. /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/38745435

Designing Your Environment for Success 10/15/2025

Designing Your Environment for Success In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses the importance and impact of your environment on your goals and projects. This topic is inspired by Dr. Benjamin Hardy's book, Connect with Chris and learn more about his programs and coaching services at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/38592295

How to Clarify, Simplify, and Achieve Your Vision 10/08/2025

How to Clarify, Simplify, and Achieve Your Vision In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure interviews Ryan Kutter about his work as both an EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) user and implementer (consultant). Ryan shares the power of EOS for small businesses to address complexity and people issues that inevitably arise. Connect with Ryan and request a free copy of the book "Traction" at Learn more about Chris McClure and his products and coaching services at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/38511250

Lean Into the Resistance 10/01/2025

Lean Into the Resistance In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure discusses a quote by Josh Waitzkin in his book "The Art of Learning," which is "Growth comes at the point of resistance." Chris explores this idea in more detail and shares personal stories about how he's utilized this idea to grow personally and professionally. He also shares a variety of tips on how to implement this as a leader, team, or organization. Connect with Chris and learn more about his products and services at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/38407040

How to Install a Training Culture in Your Business 09/24/2025

How to Install a Training Culture in Your Business In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure interviews Sarah Geiselman, owner of Bombshell Culture Salon & Spa located in Beavercreek, Ohio about her unique approach to developing talent in her business. During the interview, Sarah shares her personal journey as an entrepreneur, as well as the purpose behind her approach of intentionally training stylists to be successful even if they choose to leave her business for other opportunities. Learn more about Sarah's business at Connect with Chris and learn about his resources and services at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/38338590

How to Build a Team That Runs Without You 09/17/2025

How to Build a Team That Runs Without You In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure interviews Daniel Huiet, an entrepreneur who created and currently operates four businesses in Beavercreek, Ohio. He shares his learnings from starting multiple businesses from scratch and managing multiple people and personalities. Learn about Daniel's businesses at the following sites: On Par Entertainment - Wild Axe Throwing - Level Up Pinball Bar - Great Escape Game - Connect with Chris McClure and learn about his resources and services at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/38258295

The Impact of Meaningful Employment Environments 09/10/2025

The Impact of Meaningful Employment Environments In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure, alongside co-host Blanca Criner, interviews Ben Green, COO of TrailPath Workplace Solutions, about a critical yet often overlooked topic in many organizations: employee engagement and creating meaningful work environments. In the interview, Ben shares how intentionally engaging frontline workers can impact a company's bottom line and how his company has developed a powerful tool to help managers become better leaders and allow team members to give real-time feedback and experience microlearning. To learn more about TrailPath and their technology solutions, visit Follow them on LinkedIn to learn about upcoming webinars at To connect with Ben, email him at To connect with Blanca, visit To learn more about Chris's products and services, visit /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/38161700

The 20% That Creates the Greatest Impact 09/03/2025

The 20% That Creates the Greatest Impact Do you ever feel busy, but not effective? In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure explores the 20% that creates the greatest impact in your leadership and life. Discover how to build a rhythm of evaluation, create a plan for what truly matters, and lead with bold clarity by cutting out the trivial. Connect with Chris and learn about his resources and services at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/38071760

Breaking Through the Fog: How Leaders Can Overcome Lack of Focus 08/27/2025

Breaking Through the Fog: How Leaders Can Overcome Lack of Focus In this episode, leadership coach and author Chris McClure talks about the hidden cost of lack of focus, why simplicity is the secret to clarity, and how you can align your team around what matters most. If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and make real progress, this conversation is for you. Learn more about Chris's products and services at /episode/index/show/magneticleadership/id/37959330

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