"Leadership doesn’t guarantee success, but a lack of leadership guarantees there won’t be success." In this week's episode, John covers the story of the Mexican Fisherman.  While you can take different lessons and takeaways from the story, he covers:  1. Meaningful Progress Takes Time  2. Small Impact Matters As Well 3. Just Because It’s What Someone Else is Doing Doesn’t Mean you Have To You can learn more about LearnLoft's leadership development program here or have John speak at your next event here.   

"Your beliefs and mindset have an enormous impact on your actions and outcomes." In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast, John covers The Dartmouth Scar experiment, an intriguing study about the power of your mindset.  Here are three ways to avoid the victim-mindset Change Your Mindset Adjust Your Language Develop Thick Skin    

"The team takes priority over the individual." In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast, John dissects the hard truths great leaders know about letting someone go.  John explored the decision from Carolina Panthers Head Coach Dave Canalas to Bench Quarterback Bryce Young.  Truth #1. Leaders make tough decisions Truth #2 - Someone's failure can be a reflection of your leadership Truth #3 - Leaders don't keep throwing good money after bad

"When there is a void in leadership, someone will fill it. In many cases, it's someone that might not  know what they are doing.” In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast Will Jones joins the show. He is the President and CEO of Thompson Child & Family Focus.  Looking for a partner to help develop leaders in your organization?  Check out LearnLoft.

"Leaders who utilize their time and attention properly create more time tomorrow." In the latest episode, John Eades breaks down a critical leadership principle and how to use Time Management like the best leaders.  You can learn more about the Accelerate Leadership Program Here Or you can get your copy of the 64 Day Excellence Planner Here  

"There is a lot to learn about how leaders handle success." In the latest episode, Jordan Montgomery, author of The Art of Encouragement, joins the show.  We cover: How leaders handle success How leaders handle failure How to encourage others around you Why Encouragement is key to success You can learn more about Jordan Montgomery here. Looking for a proven system to help managers in your organization to become leaders?  Check out the Accelerate Leadership System from LearnLoft.   

"If you struggle with confidence, focus on actions that build evidence." In the latest episode John Eades covers specific strategies and stories to help you build your confidence daily.  If you prefer video, you can watch it on YouTube Here.  How to build confidence: Demonstrate and Action Daily That Builds Evidence Shed Perfection Squash the Ant Build an Iron Council You can learn more about LearnLoft and the Accelerate Leadership Program Here: Hire John to speak at an upcoming company event here.

"A team is three or more people working together to achieve a common goal." In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, Dr. Will Sparks joins the show.  His latest book, Actualized Teamwork: Unlocking the Culture Code for Optimal Performance is now available.  Interested in improving performance, reducing turnover, and improving leadership skills in your organization, reach out at learnloft.com.  

“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 You can get the 64-Day Excellence Planner here.   You can subscribe on YouTube Here

"A mediocre team can't suddenly become great on the day of the Superbowl."   "Leaders set the culture, culture produces activities and behaviors, and the activities lead to the results." In the latest episode, Pete Angstadt, Chief Revenue Officer at Ping Identity, joins the show.  We cover: Accountability High-Performance Mentality Culture Transparency  Growth Mindset Command & Control Leadership  

"The words you say to yourself are the most important words you say." In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, John covered the important topic of your internal dialogue.  Story of the lion and the sheep  The Illusory Truth Effect  Extreme Globalizing Words Act Differently Than You Feel Stop Saying "Can't" Get the 64 Day Excellence Planner or Schedule a Call to Develop Leaders in Your Organization  

"Great leaders make great decisions and aren’t afraid to make them." In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, John covers specific stories and strategies to help demand better decision making from yourself.  In the show, he covers five key steps to better decisions: Identify the type of decision  Choose Your Character Avoid Either Or as much as possible Combine Logic and Emotion Demand a Deadline Now, if you lead a team, don’t forget the bonus #6. You can get the 64-Day Excellence Planner Here or Check out inspiration items at the Excellence Shop.     

Believing in yourself is fantastic, but you know what's better? Helping someone else believe in themselves. In the latest episode, John covers how to navigate insecurity and transfer belief to others.  Lower the Stakes Label and Replace Show Gratitude for Opportunities You can get the 64-Day Excellence Planner.  Use the code "podcast" to get 20% off.

In this week's show, John covers a topic that everyone can improve upon; time management.   You can get the 64-Day Excellence Planner Here. Use the code "podcast" at checkout to get 20% off of the Wirebound version. The 64-Day Excellence Planner is: The Perfect Size 8x11 Has Big Spaces to Write Easy to Turn Strong and Sturdy It's a perfect planner to improve your focus and performance.  A few of the principles and stories John covers in the show includes: The story of the rock, pebbles, sand, and coffee When you are productive, confidence increases. When you procrastinate, insecurity increases. Most people don't have a talent problem; they have a focus problem. Successful people aren't just hard workers; they are quick workers too. Figuring out what is most important and get started on it right away.   

"Done is better than perfect."  In the latest episode of The John Eades podcast, Ryan Webber CMO of Thomas & Webber. You can now watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer video.  Check it out here.  You can subscribe to Ryan and Tiffany's Youtube Channel The Real Estate Show on Youtube  

In the latest episode of The John Eades Podcast, John covers the important story of "The Wreck of The Persona."  A few additional topics include: The Character of a Leader The Core Values of a Leader The Mindset of a Leader You can find The True Measure of a Man from Richard Simmons here.

"Leadership is responsibility." In the latest episode of The John Eades Podcast, he covers 5 Ways to Embrace Responsibility in your life.  Remember the Ancient Proverb: He who blames others has a long way to go on his journey He who blames himself is halfway there He who blames no one has arrived  Get the Leadership Lens newsletter for free  

"Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful." - Margaret Wheatley In the latest episode of The John Eades Podcast, John covers 6 Questions to Challenge Your Mind from The Annual Growth Audit.  You can download the for free here.  What created energy and momentum this year? When did fear cause a lack of action? What did I learn this year? What did I change this year? What do I need to remove to help me next year? What are my goals for this year?      

"Your best performance tomorrow, requires you to remove weight today." In the latest episode, John Eades covered the essential topic of "The Weight You Carry." Everyone is carrying a backpack with them everyday.  In it is one of 5 things: The things you have to do The trauma you experienced The responsibilities of life The goals of tomorrow The guilt of mistakes from the past Learn more about how LearnLoft can help improve the performance of your people at learnloft.com.  Or have John speak to your team here.  

"Easy now means hard later, hard now means easy later." In the latest episode, John Eades covers the important topic of finding something hard to do. He challenges you to find something spiritually, professionally, personally, or physically top prepare you for 2024. 

Every act of kindness you’ve done, you’ve done to yourself. Every happy and sad moment ever experienced by any human was, or will be, experienced by you. In the latest episode of The John Eades Podcast, John covers the story of, The Egg, written by Andy Weir.  He challenges you to think deeply about your mindset and your actions.  You can learn more about developing leaders in your organizationa at LearnLoft.com or invite John to speak at your next event.   

"Easy doesn’t make you better." In the latest episode, John Eades covers the Warrior in the Garden story.  He also covered the BALA Method, which stands for Believe, Act, Learn, Adjust.   You will also hear: The "Man in the Arena" speech by Theodore Roosevelt The open learning culture of airlines versus healthcare And much more Learn more about LearnLoft here or book John to speak to your organization here.   

The greatest act of leadership is believing in another person. Said differently, without a transfer of belief, there is no leadership. In the latest episode, John Eades covers the essential leadership topic of Transferring belief to others.   Have John speak to leaders in your organization here.   Learn more about developing leaders in your organization here. 

“Teamwork is achieved when individuals buy into the group’s greater good over their self-interest.” In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, John covers specific ideas and strategies to manufacture teamwork to improve performance.

In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, Thomas R. Williams joined the show.  You can learn more about Thomas here. You can get a copy of his book Dig here.

Motivation is best defined as a condition inside us that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. In today's episode, John Eades covers the proven formula to have uncommon motivation in your professional journey.   You can hire John to speak in your organization or learn more about leadership development programs with LearnLoft. 

“Leaders aren’t born with a great aura about them, that’s developed” In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast, James Wall is the Chief Operating Officer at Accurate Staffing Consultants. In this insightful episode, James shares: Whether leaders are born or made How great leaders think about patience And much more You can learn more about James here or Accurate Staffing    

"Sometimes when you are in a dark place, you think you have been buried, but really you have been planted."- Christine Cain In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast, learn how to help yourself, and others overcome challenges.   Learn more about the Accelerate Leadership Program or have John speak at an upcoming event johneades.com  

In the latest episode, John covers the important topic of time management.  Specifically: Strategies to manage energy and attention Why calendars and clocks can hurt relationships And much more Interested in leadership development solutions?  Check out learnloft.com.

In the latest episode of The John Eades podcast, John is joined by two special guests, John Ellis Eades and Lucy Eades.  In the show, they ask their dad ten questions about work, leadership, and life lessons.   Learn more johneades.com or  learnloft.com

"Employees aren’t mechanisms to get work done, they are assets to invest in so they can do their best work." In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast, John covers the five mindset shifts required to be a successful leader.   Here they are: People are assets, not mechanisms Tasks are empowered, not delegated Accountability requires standards, not rules Change must be unleashed, not remain the same Results need effort, not just outcomes Learn more about a leadership development program for your organization here. 

"The best leaders don't just have belief, they have an unwavering belief. " Listen to John's keynote, Bound By Belief, from the Catalyst for Growth Summit on the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast.  If you enjoyed it, drop him a message on LinkedIn or Sign Up to watch the Summit OnDemand here.     

"Stop reducing your career to how much money you can make.  Start raising it to the level of impact you can have." In the first episode of 2023, John covers 10 reliable lessons learned last year to help you lead better this year.  Reject the Firestation Mentality Learn to Serve Stop Being Someone You Aren't Leadership is Temporary, Impact is Lasting Assumptions in Communication Set You Up for Suffering No Team or Organization is Great Without its People One Person Can Completely Change the Energy on a Team or in a Room Connect Before You Correct A Compelling Vision Provides Hope No Team Can Overcome Toxic Team Members Register for the Catalyst for Growth Summit.

"Irrespective if positive outcomes happen exactly as you want them, hope allows you to continue seeking positive outcomes in your life and career even in the bleakest circumstances." In the latest episode of The John Eades Podcast, he covers why hope is the fuel to positive outcomes.   In the show, John covers:  - The three aspects of reality all humans face - Why Christmas provides hope to kids and adults alike - How to provide hope to yourself and others Sign up for the Catalyst for Growth Summit Here

"Most people don't lack talent, they lack confidence." In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, we cover: Why confidence is a key to your performance What happens when you have confidence How to build internal self-confidence Sign up for the Catalyst For Growth Summit 

"Life is not owed to us. It is gifted. It is up to us to openly accept life however it is packaged to us, never become the victim of difficult times." - Josie Sanctis In this special episode of the John Eades Podcast, John shares the difficult story of Josie Sanctis and three lessons to inspire you. Be a Hero at Home Stop Fretting Over Small Things Here You Don’t Know How Long You Have, So Make an Impact Today. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend or family member.  You can tag John @johngeades on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter.   Don't wait and sign up for The Catalyst for Growth Conference on January 4th 2023.

"Investing in people's growth is a must-have. If people don't grow, they are going to leave." Matt Hoffman joined the show in the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast.  He is a partner & Head of Talent at M13, a leading venture capital firm.   You can learn more about Matt here and M13 here.  Sign up for the Catalyst for Growth Summit on January 4th, 2023.

Growth takes time.  However, most people are impatient or worse and don’t take the time to see how far they have grown." In the latest episode, John Eades covers tactical techniques and strategies to accelerate your personal growth.  You can learn more about the Catalyst for Growth Summit Here. 

"Language can be a fantastic tool or a disastrous weapon." In the latest episode, John Eades covers the force of your language on your life and leadership.  You can book John to speak at your next event. 

"Too many leaders are trying to be something or someone they aren't, and their team knows it." In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, he covers the topic of authenticity in leadership and life.  - Learn the Four Components of Authentic Leadership Take the SkillsLoft Leadership Quiz Here

“The leader who sees where you’re supposed to go doesn’t have to be the one to figure out how the team will get there.” In the lastest episode of The John Eades Podcast, Dr. Garland Vance Joins the show.   You can follow Dr. Vance on LinkedIn here or AdVance Leadership here. Interested in learning about your Leadership Skill Level?  Take the free quiz here.

If you don’t know your value, you will always settle for far less than you deserve. In the latest episode, John Eades covers the topic of self-worth. He covers: - The inspiring story of the old watch and self-worth - Kyle Carpenter - The Self-Worth Theory You can learn more about LearnLoft leadership assessments here or John Eades here. 

"In a Culture of Execution, Leaders Can’t Let Things Go Beyond the Moment of Impact." Monte Pedersen joins the show to discuss all things execution.  Additional topics covered include: How remote work impacts execution Why managers should have a performance agreement You can follow Monte on LinkedIn Here or Learn More About his Organization Here. 

"When we isolate ourselves, we don't cut ourselves off from the problems, we cut ourselves off from the solution.” In the latest episode, John Eades covers the importance of connection in life and leadership.   You can learn more about John Eades or sign up for a live workshop at LearnLoft.com

"Positive Leadership is the ability to honor the obstacles and still choose to be optimistic about the future." In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, Jason V Barger joined the show, and he is the author of the new book, Breathing Oxygen: How Positive Leadership Gives Life to Winning Cultures. You can learn more about LearnLoft or schedule John Eades for a private workshop in your organization. 

"One person can completely change the energy on a team or in a room." In the latest episode, John Eades dives into the importance of Energy for individuals, teams, and families.  In the show he covers: - Why all great leaders evaluate energy - The difference between an energy reducer, neutralizer, and enhancer - Specific strategies to improve energy on a team Learn more about John at johneades.com and LearnLoft at learnloft.com  

Perfection isn't possible, and if achieving perfection is the only measure of success, you will miss the point of what you're doing altogether.  In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, John covers the important topic of perfection in your professional and leadership journey.  Learn more about LearnLoft Here and John Eades Here.

"The highest calling of leadership is to unleash the best in others." In the latest episode, Alex Judd joins the show. He is the CEO of Path for Growth and you can find him on LinkedIn here. 

"When leaders lack vision, it limits results, reduces energy, and creates a culture that struggles to embrace change."  In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, John covers why having leadership is so important and how to improve yours.    

"When leaders make the courageous decision to lead from the front lines, it makes them authentic and inspiring." In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, learn the stories of front-line leadership and bravery.  Challenge yourself to lead like Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

"Great leaders overprepare but don't overthink." In the latest episode, John Eades covers the essential skill of preparation.  You will learn: Sign up for the next Effective Leadership Communication workshop.

"Leaders either created the problem, contributed to the problem, or tolerated the problem." In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead podcast, John Eades covers the essential skill of resilience.   Learn more about workshops and courses at learnloft.com.

"True lasting happiness happens when we discover the purpose we were created for and then stepping into that purpose." In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, Davin Salvagno joins the show.  He is the CEO of PurposePoint and creator of the Purpose Summit. You can follow him on LinkedIn here. 

When things are uncertain, a key leadership question is, "what can we do?" In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, Kara Goldin joined the show.   You can follow her @karagoldin or find her book Undaunted.

"Real leaders can quit a job, but they can't leave leadership because there are always people that need help." In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, John Eades covers the topic of perseverance.  

"If you struggle with communication, you will never reach your potential as a leader." In the latest episode of the show, John Eades covers the essential skill of communication.   You can learn more at LearnLoft.com

"Hybrid work isn't just what's happening today, it's the future of work." In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast John Eades covers lessons from recent keynote to help you lead your hybrid team effectively. 

"Rejecting fear and choosing courage dictates your future." In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, John Eades covers the critical topic of Fear and Leadership.    

"What looks like resistance is often a lack of clarity." In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, John Eades covers the topic of behavior change.  Specifically how to get a team member to change their behavior or in yourself.     

Confidence is contagious, and it's essential in leadership. Confidence is best defined as the belief in oneself and one's ability to succeed. It comes from a Latin word meaning "to have full trust." Confidence is not cockiness or arrogance. It is not masking gaps inside by portraying something different on the outside. Authentic confidence is built through consistent daily repetition.

"The most important element of leadership isn't talent, it's choosing to lead right from where you are." In the latest episode, John Eades covers an inspirational story about leadership to encourage you to lead where you are.

"The way to leverage accountability to accelerate achievement is by changing your mindset and then passing that mindset onto your team." In season 28, episode 2, John Eades covers why accountability matters.  In the show, he covers: - Dabo Sweeney and the doghouse vs. the love shack - Why accountability accelerates achievement - The 3 levels of personal accountability Learn more about the Ultimate Leadership Academy Learn more about SkillsLoft

"Disappointment is the gap between our expectations and reality. That gap is then filled by emotions like sadness, frustration, anger, or even spite. While the disappointment gap is not the place you want to stay, you get to choose whether it crushes your dream or drives it." In season 28, episode 1, John Eades covers the best way to handle disappointment. If you recently experienced disappointment or you want to be prepared the next time properly, don't miss this episode.  You can join the Ultimate Leadership Academy for 50% at learnloft.com.  

"When leaders believe something is important, they prioritize, when it’s not, they rationalize." In season 27 episode 9, John Eades covers all things employee growth and development.  In the show, we cover: - The Queens Gambit show on Netflix - Why some leaders don't prioritize development - How to develop others  Join the Ultimate Leadership Academy, use the code "preview" for 50% off. 

“Every one of us can be a servant leader.” In season 25, episode 9, we are joined by Damon West.  He is the author of The Coffee Bean and The Change Agent. You can learn more about him. In the show we cover: - How worry and fear crush us - What role does a leader play in helping others be a coffee bean - The quality missing in most leaders - How to help kids be a coffee bean - Why people wired not to be a coffee bean - An inspiring message for college graduates

"Strong leaders are fundamental to everything." In season 25, episode 1, Mike Robbins joined us on the show. He is the author of We're All In This Together and Bring Your Whole Self to Work.  You can find more about him and get his book here. In the show we cover: - Difference between gratitude and appreciation - Why team chemistry is so critical - How to be better in collaboration and communication - Why psychological safety is so essential - What happens to a leaderless team This podcast is brought to you by LearnLoft.com