The StrongLead Podcast with Chad Hall

The StrongLead Podcast with Chad Hall helps you master the craft of leadership so you can contribute something truly amazing to the world. Get the insight, encouragement, and lessons you need to grow into a strong leader.

Ep. 248: Leading When Things Are Foggy 09/03/2025

Ep. 248: Leading When Things Are Foggy Some decisions are clear, others are complicated, but many are just plain foggy (a.k.a. "complex"). In this episode, Chad shares four principles to help you know how to lead in in those situations when you'll never have all the answers and you still need to keep moving forward. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/38065525

Ep. 247: Love is a Leadership Skill 08/27/2025

Ep. 247: Love is a Leadership Skill Love is not an emotion. Thomas Aquinas wisely defined love as "willing good for another person".In this week's episode, Chad shares five types of good that you can will for the people around you--five practical, non-emotional ways to truly love those you lead. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/37970610

Ep. 246: 3 Influence Mistakes You Need to Avoid 08/20/2025

Ep. 246: 3 Influence Mistakes You Need to Avoid Influence occurs on three levels: modeling, relating, and overtly influencing. In this episode, Chad shares the power of influencing in these three ways and the three common mistakes leaders need to avoid when exercising influence. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/37883500

Ep. 245: Digital Overload is Undermining Your Leadership 08/13/2025

Ep. 245: Digital Overload is Undermining Your Leadership Digital overload is rewiring how we think—and not in a good way. In this episode, Chad shares how leaders are losing the ability to do deep work, creative thinking, and strategic problem solving because of too much information. Listen and learn the seven ways you can reclaim your brain. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/37777360

Ep. 244: Make Work More Meaningful 08/06/2025

Ep. 244: Make Work More Meaningful People want their work to matter, and in this episode, Chad shares 5 ways you, as a leader, can make work more meaningful. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/37681475

Ep. 243: 3 People You Do Not Want on Your Team 07/30/2025

Ep. 243: 3 People You Do Not Want on Your Team Total losers are easy to spot, but there are three types of people who bring something valuable to the team and we are tempted to tolerate even though they are far from being an ideal team player. In this week's episode, Chad tells you how to spot bulldozers, charmers, and pawns and why you don't want these people on your team. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/37592660

Ep. 242: Leaders Bring the Weather 07/23/2025

Ep. 242: Leaders Bring the Weather Strong leaders don't just read the room, they set the temperature in the room by being intentional about the emotional energy they have. In this episode, Chad shares the four types of weather you bring and how to make sure the weather you bring is the weather that is needed. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/37507440

Ep. 241: Make Your Meetings Matter 07/16/2025

Ep. 241: Make Your Meetings Matter Too often in business, meetings just don't matter–they're boring, they're a waste of time, or they're frustrating in one of a hundred different ways. In this episode, Chad examines the essentials for making your meetings work to help you and your business succeed. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/37403735

Ep. 240: The Three Layers of Every Organization 07/09/2025

Ep. 240: The Three Layers of Every Organization Whether you're part of a global corporation or running a lemonade stand, in your organization, there are three types of work going on. In this episode, Chad describes these three types of work and how to keep them aligned and coordinated so your business can thrive. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/37334545

Ep. 239: Four Ways You Keep Others Weak 07/02/2025

Ep. 239: Four Ways You Keep Others Weak Without meaning to, sometimes leaders keep those around them weak. That's not what we want to do! In this episode, Chad shares four ways you might be keeping those around you from growing stronger, better, and more capable. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/37241545

Ep. 238: Adaptability for Leaders 06/25/2025

Ep. 238: Adaptability for Leaders In this episode of the StrongLead Podcast, Chad Hall unpacks what real adaptability looks like in leadership—beyond just being flexible. You'll learn seven situations that demand adaptability and three practical ways to grow stronger when things don't go as planned. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/37144510

Ep. 237: Four Enemies of Critical Thinking 06/18/2025

Ep. 237: Four Enemies of Critical Thinking Strong Leaders think critically. Let's discuss four major obstacles to critical thinking and how to overcome them. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/37054845

Ep. 236: Take the Initiative 06/11/2025

Ep. 236: Take the Initiative Strong leaders take the initiative. In this episode, Chad shares three kinds of people when it comes to taking the initiative, plus four areas that are ripe and ready for you to show some initiative. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/36954920

Ep. 235: The 4 Reasons People Work 06/04/2025

Ep. 235: The 4 Reasons People Work A paycheck might get someone on your payroll, but if you want to build a strong company, you've got to understand—and meet—all four workplace needs that every person has. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/36834875

Ep. 234: Are You Responsible? 05/28/2025

Ep. 234: Are You Responsible? Leaders at all levels resist doing the right thing because of how others will (or might) react. In this episode, Chad explores the challenging truth that you are not responsible for other people’s emotions. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/36695200

Ep. 233: Don't Be a Do-it-All Dummy 05/21/2025

Ep. 233: Don't Be a Do-it-All Dummy As a leader (especially if you are THE leader), it's tempting to try to do too much. However, unlike a business, you can't grow your capacity to do more. In this episode, Chad shares how smart leaders determine which things to do and which things to let others do. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/36645015

Ep. 232: Leading Through Anxiety 05/14/2025

Ep. 232: Leading Through Anxiety Anxiety is the hidden force behind many workplace problems. In this episode, we unpack what anxiety really is, how to spot it, and how leaders can respond with courage and clarity. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/36554910

Ep. 231: Leading Gen Z (Without Killing Them) 05/07/2025

Ep. 231: Leading Gen Z (Without Killing Them) Leading some Gen Z-ers can be challenging. Complaining or coddling is not the answer. Instead, understanding them and making four moves to support them as they mature is the topic Chad explores in this week's episode. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/36458720

Ep. 230: Old Sayings for Modern Times 04/30/2025

Ep. 230: Old Sayings for Modern Times Old sayings aren't outdated—they're battle-tested. In this episode, Chad dusts off four classic pieces of wisdom that today's leaders need to remember, respect, and actually live out. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/36374835

Ep. 229: Compassion for Leaders 04/23/2025

Ep. 229: Compassion for Leaders If you want to up your leadership game, you need to add compassion to your toolkit. In this episode, Chad shares the importance of compassion for leaders as well as five valuable expressions of compassion. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/36270855

Ep. 228: Upgrade Your Definition of Success 04/16/2025

Ep. 228: Upgrade Your Definition of Success Success is the bullseye that you're aiming to hit in life. In this episode, Chad shares five important shifts that will improve your definition of success and improve the true quality of your life. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/36198260

Ep. 227: Where Many Companies Lack Clarity 04/09/2025

Ep. 227: Where Many Companies Lack Clarity There are five areas where (too!) many companies lack clarity. In this week's episode, Chad examines these five areas and details the importance of getting and keeping clear so your company succeeds. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/36054410

Ep. 226: Five Timing Errors You Must Avoid 04/02/2025

Ep. 226: Five Timing Errors You Must Avoid Most leaders struggle with time not because they don't know how best to manage it, but because they fall into wrong thinking about time. In this episode, Chad shares five common confusions we must avoid when it comes to time. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/35975660

Ep. 225: Just a Little Patience 03/26/2025

Ep. 225: Just a Little Patience Lots of leaders wish they were more patient. Why? Because it's a valuable character trait that has a huge upside. In this episode, Chad shares three areas we need to exercise patience as well as three reasons we are not more patient. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/35860885

Ep. 224: Four Overrated Leadership Qualities 03/19/2025

Ep. 224: Four Overrated Leadership Qualities It's easy to assume certain highly valued leadership qualities pretty much guarantee success, but the truth is they don't. In fact, these qualities can be overrated and overdone. In this episode, Chad examines four such qualities and how to balance them out with four even better qualities. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/35678985

Ep. 223: Make the Most of Your Blind Spots 03/12/2025

Ep. 223: Make the Most of Your Blind Spots Usually a blind spot is a bad thing. But sometimes it's to your advantage. In this week's episode, Chad explores how now knowing something can lead to curiosity, creativity, and great results. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/35637980

Ep. 222: Leaders Define Reality 03/05/2025

Ep. 222: Leaders Define Reality Great leaders don't just inspire—they define reality first. In this episode, we break down why facing the truth is a leader's first responsibility, how to balance brutal facts with vision, and the steps to communicate and act with clarity. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/35482695

Ep. 221: Beyond Resilience 02/26/2025

Ep. 221: Beyond Resilience Some people are fragile. Some are robust, which is better. Others are resilient, which is even better. But did you know there is an even better way of dealing with life's difficulties? In this episode, Chad outlines what it means to be anti-fragile and how you can become stronger as a result of stress, strain, and struggle. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/35428960

Ep. 220: Clear Up Your Communication 02/19/2025

Ep. 220: Clear Up Your Communication Poor communication is one of the biggest contributors to low trust and lackluster results. In this episode, Chad shares 5 ways to improve your communication. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/35338805

Ep. 219: Stop Messin' Around & Get On With It 02/12/2025

Ep. 219: Stop Messin' Around & Get On With It Steve Jobs famously said, "Real artists ship." It's tempting to get stuck overthinking, polishing, planning, and just plain procrastinating. But strong leaders resist that temptation. In this week's episode, Chad shares four ways to push for progress. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - /episode/index/show/stronglead/id/35198910

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