Deep Leadership
Jon S. Rennie
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Deep Leadership is a podcast hosted by Jon S. Rennie that explores the philosophy that leadership is a people business. Drawing from his experience as a Cold War submarine officer and corporate leader, Rennie offers real-world, actionable advice alongside expert guests. The show focuses on practical leadership insights for business and life.
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#0452 – Why Your Business Should Run Better Without You with Joe Sandin 16.09.2026 37минWhat if one of the best signs of leadership is that your business runs better when you’re not there? In this episode, I sit down with Joe Sandin, founder and CEO of Onsharp, a software company he started from his college dorm room more than 26 years ago. Joe built the company without outside investment, choosing to grow at his own pace while focusing on relationships, culture, and building a business designed to last. We talk about the difficult transition every entrepreneur eventually faces: moving from doing the work yourself to trusting other people to lead. Joe shares why founders have to learn to let go, allow people to make mistakes, stay focused, and sometimes simply get out of the way. We also explore how AI is changing the opportunities available to small businesses and why Joe believes technology should elevate people rather than replace them. In this episode, we discuss: • Why Joe chose to build his company without outside investors• The transition from doing everything yourself to developing leaders• Why delegation requires trust, patience, and allowing mistakes• How a founder can become the bottleneck in their own business• Why focus is critical as a company grows• The danger of constantly chasing new opportunities• How AI is changing software development and small business• Why patience may be one of the most important traits for entrepreneurs• What 26 years in business taught Joe about leadership and success If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or leader trying to build an organization that doesn’t depend on you for every decision, this conversation will give you plenty to think about. Listen in and learn why sometimes the best thing a leader can do is get out of the way. Connect with Joe Sandin: Website: https://www.onsharp.com/ Podcast: https://www.businessblueprintshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjcollectiondotcom/?hl=en Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
#0451 – Hope Is Not a Strategy: How Leaders Prepare for the Unexpected with Alan Porter 13.09.2026 38минHope is not a strategy. In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Alan Porter, a retired U.S. Army Blackhawk instructor pilot, financial fiduciary, author, and founder of Strategic Wealth Strategies. Alan spent more than 21 years in the Army, where he learned that when the pressure is highest, you don’t rise to the occasion. You fall back on your preparation. Today, he applies that same philosophy to financial stewardship, risk management, and helping leaders prepare for the unexpected. We discuss: • What military aviation teaches us about leadership and preparation• Why leaders need to think about risk before a crisis occurs• The dangers of focusing on growth while ignoring protection• Why financial stewardship is a leadership responsibility• How unexpected life events can change everything• Why preparation, redundancy, and risk management matter in business and life• The importance of protecting your family, your business, and your legacy• Why “hope is not a strategy” Alan’s message is simple: Life rarely goes exactly as planned. Strong leaders prepare for what could go wrong before it does. If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or leader responsible for others, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about risk, preparation, and financial stewardship. Listen in and learn why the best time to prepare for the unexpected is before it happens. Connect with Alan Porter: Website: https://www.strategicwealthstrategies.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrategicWealthStrategies Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0450 – Why Modern Leaders Need Ancient Wisdom with Dr. Josh Herring 09.09.2026 40минWhat if some of the best answers to today’s leadership challenges were written thousands of years ago? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Josh Herring, Director of the Logres Institute for Classical Liberal Studies, Curriculum Program Manager for the Rafiki Foundation, and author of Sons of Adam, Daughters of Eve: C.S. Lewis’s Images of Gender. Josh makes the case that modern education has increasingly emphasized skills and credentials while losing touch with the deeper intellectual traditions that once shaped leaders and critical thinkers. We discuss what leaders can learn from classical education, why studying history and literature matters, and how thinkers like Plutarch, Shakespeare, and Machiavelli can help us better understand leadership and human nature. We also explore why leaders need to explain the “why” behind their decisions, the importance of practicing leadership before the stakes are high, and why timeless truths may be more useful than chasing the latest leadership trends. If you want to think more deeply, make wiser decisions, and become a better leader, this conversation will challenge you to look backward in order to move forward. What You’ll Learn:• Why classical education matters for modern leaders• How ancient wisdom can improve leadership decision-making• Why knowledge, logic, and critical thinking still matter• What Plutarch, Shakespeare, and Machiavelli can teach us about leadership• Why leaders must clearly communicate the “why” behind their decisions• How timeless truths can help leaders navigate a rapidly changing world Listen now and discover why modern leaders may need ancient wisdom more than ever. Connect with Dr. Josh Herring : Website: https://www.logresinstitute.org/ Book: https://amzn.to/467eOVd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-herring-ph-d-1943a7119/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheOptimisticC3 Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0449 – Too Many Ideas Are Killing Your Team with David Fung 05.09.2026 38минToo many ideas can be just as dangerous as too few. In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I talk with David Fung, a former senior director at Salesforce who spent more than 20 years in tech before founding Coachful Coaching. David has led high-performing teams through constant change, and today he helps leaders navigate transitions, build resilience, and lead with greater clarity. We discuss why one of the most important jobs of a leader is not generating more ideas, but filtering them before they reach the team. David explains how leaders can unintentionally overwhelm their people by constantly introducing new priorities, initiatives, and directions, especially in a world moving as quickly as ours. We also discuss: • Why leaders need to become better idea filters• David’s “Wait, Trade, Designate” approach to evaluating new ideas• Why being relatable can be more powerful than being impressive• What resilience really looks like during difficult transitions• How AI is creating an identity crisis for many leaders• Why leaders need to bring their people along during periods of rapid change• David’s “Name It, Frame It, Invite It” framework for communicating change• Why leading yourself well is the foundation for leading others Leadership isn’t about throwing every new idea at your team. It’s about knowing which ideas matter, which ones can wait, and how to keep your people focused on what matters most. If you want to lead with more clarity in a world of constant change, this conversation is for you. Connect with David Fung: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfung2/ Website: https://coachfulcoaching.com/ Podcast: https://coachfulcoaching.com/podcast Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0448 – The Decisions That Define You as a Leader with Dr. Fay Niewiadomski 02.09.2026 40минWhat do your toughest decisions reveal about who you really are as a leader? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I talk with Dr. Fay Niewiadomski, international award-winning change management strategist, cultural transformation consultant, and author of Decisions That Matter. Fay has spent decades working with leaders, CEOs, board members, presidents, and government ministers around the world. We explore why leadership is ultimately revealed through the decisions we make, especially when our values are tested. Fay explains why leaders need to establish their boundaries before a crisis hits, what happens when personal and organizational values become misaligned, and why surrendering your power of choice can come at a tremendous cost. We also discuss the growing role of AI and why human judgment, wisdom, relationships, and communication will become even more important as technology advances. Fay makes a compelling case for using AI as a tool while never surrendering the uniquely human responsibility to think, judge, and decide for ourselves. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why your most difficult decisions reveal your true values• How to establish your leadership boundaries before they are tested• Why compromising your values can slowly erode your identity• What happens when your values no longer align with your organization• Why leaders should never surrender their power of choice• What AI can and cannot replace in leadership• Why human judgment, wisdom, and relationships matter more than ever• How values create resilience when everything else is taken away Fay reminds us that leadership isn’t simply about the position we hold. It’s about the choices we make, the values we protect, and the decisions that ultimately define who we are. If you want to become a more intentional, values-driven leader, this conversation will give you plenty to think about. Connect with Dr. Fay Niewiadomski: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fayniewiadomski/ Book: https://amzn.to/46s0Pt4 Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0447 – Stop Avoiding Conflict: How to Handle Difficult Conversations with Dr. Irvine Nugent 29.08.2026 32минConflict is unavoidable in leadership. The question is whether you deal with it or let it grow. In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Irvine Nugent, leadership and conflict management expert, keynote speaker, and co-founder of Conflict EQ. Growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles gave Irvin an early and deeply personal understanding of conflict, trust, and the consequences of unresolved tension. We discuss why leaders often avoid difficult conversations, how conflict can actually become a productive force, and why staying calm under pressure isn’t necessarily the same as being effective. Irvin also shares practical ways leaders can recognize their triggers, stay connected during tense conversations, and address conflict before it becomes destructive. We discuss: • Why leaders avoid difficult conversations• The difference between constructive and destructive conflict• Why unresolved conflict gets worse over time• What happens to leaders emotionally under pressure• Why staying calm isn’t enough• How to recognize your personal conflict triggers• How to prepare for difficult conversations• Why slowing down can prevent conflict from escalating• The importance of making people feel heard• Why leaders need to address conflict early Conflict is a normal part of leadership. Great leaders don’t pretend it isn’t there. They develop the capacity to work through it constructively and have the conversations that need to be had. If you’re a leader who has ever delayed a difficult conversation, struggled with conflict on your team, or wondered how to stay effective when tensions rise, this episode is for you. Listen now and learn how to stop avoiding conflict and start having the conversation. Connect with Dr. Irvine Nugent: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irvinenugent/ Website: https://www.conflicteq.com/ Survey: https://conflicteq.scoreapp.com/ Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0446 – Why Small Businesses Should Stop Acting Like Big Companies with Sri Kaza 26.08.2026 43минWhat if the biggest mistake a small business can make is trying to operate like a big company? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I’m joined by Sri Kaza, seasoned business leader, former McKinsey advisor, entrepreneur, and author of Unconvention. After studying thousands of small businesses and examining which ones survived major disruptions, Sri discovered something surprising: the companies that endured weren’t necessarily following conventional business wisdom. They were doing things differently. Sri explains why small businesses have advantages that large corporations struggle to replicate, including close relationships with customers, a clear sense of purpose, and the ability to make fast, unconventional decisions. We also discuss why chasing growth can actually weaken a business, how knowing which customers not to pursue can make you stronger, and why resilience often comes from staying true to what makes your business unique. In this episode, we discuss: • Why small businesses shouldn’t try to operate like big corporations• What Sri learned from studying thousands of businesses during COVID• The three Ps of resilient businesses: positioning, proximity, and purpose• Why knowing your ideal customer is critical to long-term success• The danger of chasing growth at the expense of your identity• Why small businesses have a natural advantage in uncertain environments• How an underdog mindset helps entrepreneurs compete against larger companies• Why purpose and community can make a business more resilient• The customers your business should be willing to lose• Why leaders should role model their values instead of relying on policies Sri Kaza is the author of Unconvention, a book that challenges traditional corporate thinking and shows entrepreneurs how to build stronger, more resilient businesses by embracing what makes them different. Connect with Sri Kaza: Website: https://sri-kaza.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/3Ue2Ypx Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0445 – The Skills AI Can’t Replace with Katie O'Malley 22.08.2026 39минAs AI continues to reshape the workplace, what will separate the people who thrive from those who get left behind? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by Katie O’Malley, executive coach, leadership educator, and founder of Encourage Coaching. Katie has spent more than 20 years helping people build meaningful careers, become stronger leaders, and create more courageous workplace cultures. We discuss why the future of work may depend less on technical skills and more on the distinctly human skills that AI can’t replicate. Katie explains why critical thinking, learning agility, communication, empathy, and listening will become increasingly valuable as technology changes how work gets done. We also explore career pivots, finding work that aligns with your values, giving employees greater agency, building trust during times of rapid change, and why leaders need to become much better listeners. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why human skills will become more valuable in the age of AI• The two skills employers are looking for most right now• Why your past career experiences are never wasted• How to build a “stack” of skills that makes you more valuable• Why employees are pushing back against workplace change• How trust and agency help organizations adapt faster• Why listening is one of the most underrated leadership skills• Katie’s AIR formula for becoming a better listener• Why “ready” is a choice, not a feeling If you’re thinking about the future of your career, leading people through constant change, or wondering how to remain valuable in an AI-driven workplace, this conversation will give you practical ideas you can put to work immediately. Connect with Katie O'Malley: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateomalley/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encouragecoachchicago/?hl=en Website: https://encouragecoaching.org/ TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUNGPk978uE Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0444 – Why Great Leaders Stop Giving People the Answers with Dave Garrison 16.08.2026 37минWhat if the biggest thing holding your team back is you? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I’m joined by Dave Garrison, leadership strategist, former CEO, and co-author of The Buy-In Advantage. Dave has spent more than 25 years helping leaders build organizations where employees don’t just show up, they bring their ideas, energy, and initiative with them. We discuss why great leaders stop trying to have all the answers and instead learn how to develop better thinkers. Dave explains how leaders can unintentionally train employees to depend on them, turning themselves into the bottleneck that prevents their organization from growing. We also explore: Why employee engagement is at a crisis point The difference between engagement and true buy-in Why pay, bonuses, and perks don’t create lasting motivation How trust allows organizations to respond faster Why great leaders ask questions instead of giving answers How to create a drama-free problem-solving culture Why “three is greater than seven” when setting priorities How purpose and values create stronger organizations Why investing time in your people produces real business results Dave makes a compelling case that creating a buy-in culture doesn’t require expensive programs or elaborate incentives. It requires leaders to become more curious, involve their people, and recognize that the collective thinking of the team can be better than the thinking of any one leader. If you’re a leader who feels like everyone comes to you for answers, this episode may change the way you lead. Connect with Dave Garrison: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-garrison-growth/ Get the book: https://garrisongrowth.com/buy-in-book/ Website: https://garrisongrowth.com/ Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0443 – Your Voice Is Telling People More Than You Think with Dr. Carl DuPont 13.08.2026 37минWhat does your voice say about you before people even process your words? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Carl DuPont, co-author of The Presence Principle and an expert in executive presence, vocal intelligence, and leadership communication. Carl explains why our voices reveal far more than we realize and how leaders can use tone, inflection, rhythm, volume, and even silence to communicate confidence and build trust. We also explore the connection between vocal intelligence and emotional intelligence, why staying calm matters when the pressure is on, and how leaders can intentionally develop a stronger presence. We also discuss why doing hard and unfamiliar things keeps us growing, how our brains develop patterns that shape our behavior, and why becoming a beginner again can actually make us better leaders. In this episode, you’ll learn: • What executive presence really means• Why people form impressions of us almost instantly from our voices• How vocal intelligence affects leadership and influence• The importance of inflection, rhythm, and volume• Why calm leaders help calm their organizations• How leaders can change ingrained habits and behaviors• Why becoming a beginner again can make you a better leader• How practice prepares us for high-pressure leadership moments If you want to become a more confident, compelling, and influential communicator, this conversation will make you think differently about one of your most powerful leadership tools: your voice. Connect with Dr. Carl DuPont : LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarldupont/ Get the book: https://thepresenceprinciple.com/ Website: https://dupontconsultingllc.com/ Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0442 – Stop Wasting Time on Low Performers with Mike Goldman 08.08.2026 36минWhat if the biggest mistake you’re making as a leader is spending too much time on your low performers? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Mike Goldman, leadership team coach, TEDx speaker, and USA Today bestselling author of The Strength of Talent: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Profit. Mike challenges the traditional approach to performance management and explains why leaders often spend far too much time trying to fix struggling employees while neglecting their very best people. We discuss why annual performance reviews are broken, how to identify high performers and true culture fits, why a high-performing toxic employee may be more dangerous than a low performer, and when it’s time to coach someone up or coach them out. Mike also introduces his Talent Density System, a practical approach for measuring the strength of your team and holding leaders accountable for developing their people. In this episode, we discuss: • Why most performance management systems don’t work• Why leaders spend too much time on low performers• How to identify and develop your highest performers• The danger of high performers who don’t fit your culture• Why clear expectations are essential to performance• How the Talent Density System works• When to coach someone up and when to coach them out• Why people growth may be the ultimate leading indicator of business growth If you want to build a stronger team, raise performance standards, and stop accepting mediocrity, this conversation is for you. Connect with Mike Goldman: The Strength of Talent book: https://amzn.to/4zcyMv1 Website: https://www.mike-goldman.com/ Podcast: https://www.mike-goldman.com/bltshow/ Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0441 – How Great Leaders Stay Calm Under Pressure with Noel Cardenas 01.08.2026 38минHow Great Leaders Stay Calm Under Pressure What does it take to stay calm when lives are on the line? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I sit down with Noel Cardenas, retired U.S. Army Colonel and CEO of Memorial Hermann Southeast & Pearland Hospitals, to explore what leadership looks like under the most demanding conditions imaginable. Noel shares lessons from building a 164-bed combat support hospital in Iraq in just 48 hours, leading hundreds of soldiers during two combat deployments, and guiding healthcare teams through the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss why the best leaders project calm during uncertainty, why character always comes before competence, and how taking care of yourself enables you to take care of everyone else. Whether you lead a business, a military unit, a healthcare organization, or a small team, this conversation is packed with practical leadership lessons you can apply immediately. In this episode, you'll learn:• How great leaders stay calm under pressure• Why character is the foundation of leadership• The importance of taking care of yourself before leading others• How to build trust during times of crisis• Why leaders must adapt their leadership style to the situation• The military principle of "leaders eat last" and why it still matters today• How to prepare your team before the crisis begins• Why creating your future starts with the decisions you make today If you're looking to become the kind of leader people trust when the pressure is highest, this episode is for you. Connect with Noel Cardenas: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noel-j-c%C3%A1rdenas-fache-93692727/ Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0440 – Stop Managing People and Start Building Owners with Greg Hawks 25.07.2026 37минStop Managing People and Start Building Owners Most leaders spend their careers trying to manage people. What if the real goal isn't better management... but building owners? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I sit down with keynote speaker, leadership advisor, and bestselling author Greg Hawks to explore why ownership is the missing ingredient in so many organizations. Greg shares his powerful Owners, Renters, and Vandals framework and explains how leaders unintentionally create disengaged employees by limiting autonomy, discouraging contribution, and rewarding compliance over commitment. We also discuss how great leaders unlock ownership through trust, accountability, meaningful recognition, and a culture where people think beyond their own department and begin acting in the best interest of the entire organization. If you're a leader who wants to build a high-performing culture where people take initiative, solve problems, and genuinely care about the mission, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately. In this episode, you'll learn: The difference between owners, renters, and vandals in the workplace Why most employees start with an owner's mindset and what causes them to lose it How leaders unintentionally create disengaged teams Five practical ways to unlock ownership in your people Why accountability is a gift, not a punishment The power of specific recognition and intrinsic motivation How to eliminate silos by helping leaders think "whole house" instead of protecting their own department Why ownership is a mindset that transforms both leadership and life Whether you lead a small business, a Fortune 500 team, a nonprofit, or you're preparing for your first leadership role, this conversation will challenge you to stop managing people and start building owners. Connect with Greg Hawks : Website: https://www.greghawks.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/4bbnwVc Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0439 – Why Working Harder Is Making You Less Effective with Alex Davids 18.07.2026 36минWhy Working Harder Is Making You Less Effective | Alex Davids Most leaders believe the path to better results is simple: work harder, stay busy, and push through. But what if that mindset is actually making you less effective? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I sit down with performance expert Alex Davids to explore the neuroscience behind sustainable high performance. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing startups, Alex explains why our brains weren't designed for constant busyness and how recovery, focus, and intentional space are essential for better leadership. We discuss why so many leaders mistake activity for productivity, how constant distraction quietly drains cognitive performance, and why your best ideas often appear only after you stop trying so hard. We also explore what AI means for the future of leadership and why our uniquely human ability to think deeply may become our greatest competitive advantage. If you've ever ended a day mentally exhausted despite never leaving your desk, this conversation will change how you think about work. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why working harder often leads to worse results• The neuroscience behind cognitive recovery and deep thinking• How constant distraction steals your energy and creativity• Why your best ideas happen when you stop forcing them• How AI is changing leadership and the value of human thinking• Practical ways to improve focus, decision-making, and sustainable performance Connect with Alex Davids: Website: https://nextevolutionperformance.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/high-performance-coach-alexandra-davids-neperform/ Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0438 – Why the Best Leaders Never Planned to Be Leaders with Jessie Hathcock 25.06.2026 37минMost people think great leaders have always dreamed of being in charge. But what if the opposite is true? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Jessie Hathcock, President of The Loading Dock and founder of Scale Simple, to explore how purpose, humility, and service shape exceptional leaders. Jessie shares her remarkable journey from middle school teacher and nonprofit leader to leading one of North Carolina's most successful coworking communities through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss why the best leaders often never planned to lead, how a clear personal mission can guide difficult decisions, why culture matters more than credentials, and how businesses can become powerful forces for good. If you're leading a team, building a company, or simply trying to make a greater impact, this conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why many of the best leaders never sought the title• How purpose becomes an anchor during uncertainty• Why mission, vision, and values matter more than ever• How great leaders build cultures where people thrive• Why hiring for values often beats hiring for experience• How businesses can create lasting impact while still growing profitably Jessie Hathcock’s Resources: The Loading Dock: https://www.theloadingdock.com/ Scale Simple: https://scale-simple.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-hathcock-7049a5b2/ Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0437 – Your Body Knows You’re Burned Out Before You Do with Melissa Gonzalez 20.06.2026 36минYour Body Knows You're Burned Out Before You Do What if the warning signs of burnout show up long before you recognize them? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Melissa Gonzalez, author of The Purpose Pivot, to explore why so many high achievers ignore the signals their bodies are sending them until it's too late. After a life-threatening health crisis forced her to stop, Melissa discovered that true leadership isn't about pushing harder. It's about learning to recognize the difference between healthy ambition and unsustainable hustle. We discuss why burnout isn't a badge of honor, how purpose evolves throughout your career, and why listening to your intuition may be one of the most important leadership skills you can develop. Melissa also shares practical tools, including her "energy audit," to help leaders identify what fuels them, what drains them, and how to make meaningful changes before a crisis forces the issue. If you've ever felt exhausted, stuck, or wondered whether it's time for a change, this conversation will help you rethink what success really means and how to build a career that is both impactful and sustainable. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your body often recognizes burnout before your mind does The hidden cost of hustle culture and constant busyness How to tell the difference between positive and negative stress Why purpose naturally changes throughout your career How an "energy audit" can reveal what's draining you Practical ways to pivot without turning your life upside down How sustainable leaders create greater long-term impact Melissa Gonzalez’s Resources: Book: https://amzn.to/4oMR2X2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purposepivotwithmelissa/?hl=en Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0436 – Why the Best Leaders Stop Trying to Control Everything with Yining Wang 04.06.2026 41минStop trying to control everything. Most leaders believe their job is to control outcomes, manage every detail, and have all the answers. But what if that mindset is actually making leadership harder? In this episode, Yining Wang joins me to discuss why the best leaders stop trying to control everything and instead focus on developing inner clarity, self-awareness, and purpose. Drawing on his experience advising leaders around the world, Yining explains how fear, uncertainty, and the need for control can cloud judgment and create unnecessary stress. We also explore resilience, entrepreneurship, the future of leadership in an AI-driven world, and why leaders who stay grounded in their values are better equipped to navigate change and uncertainty. If you're feeling overwhelmed by constant demands, rapid change, or the pressure to have all the answers, this conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership and decision-making. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the need for control can undermine leadership effectiveness How inner clarity leads to better decisions under pressure The connection between purpose, resilience, and long-term success Why entrepreneurs must learn to embrace uncertainty How AI is changing the future of leadership and work Practical ways to stay grounded in a noisy and rapidly changing world Yining Wang’s Resources: Website: https://sincerealignmentgroup.com/ Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0435 – Why Your Excuses Are Holding You Back with Patrick Engasser 30.05.2026 42минWhy Your Excuses Are Holding You Back What if the biggest thing standing between you and success isn't your circumstances, your competition, or your limitations... but the excuses you've accepted as truth? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Patrick Engasser, bestselling author, business coach, motivational speaker, and former top-performing sales leader. Patrick has been blind since birth, yet he built a remarkable career leading sales teams, coaching entrepreneurs, and helping leaders achieve extraordinary results. Patrick shares how he transformed what many would see as a limitation into a competitive advantage, why mindset always comes before strategy, and how leaders can stop letting obstacles define their future. We also discuss the power of relationships, the importance of leading by example, and why people follow leaders who do hard things when no one is watching. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or limited by your circumstances, this conversation will challenge the way you think about adversity and inspire you to take action. In this episode, you'll learn: • How to turn your biggest challenge into your greatest advantage• Why mindset must change before results can change• The hidden cost of excuses in leadership and life• How great leaders build trust through relationships• Why people follow actions, not words• Practical habits that help high performers stay focused and resilient• How to lead yourself before leading others Patrick's story is a powerful reminder that our limitations rarely determine our future. The stories we tell ourselves do. Patrick Engasser’s Resources: Website: https://patrickengasser.com/ Free Strategy Session: https://talkwithpatrick.com/ Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0434 – Why High-Trust Teams Outperform Everyone Else with Dr. Dennis Reina & Dr. Michelle Reina 21.05.2026 43минWhat makes people trust a leader? And why do some teams thrive under pressure while others fall apart? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with trust experts Dr. Michelle Reina and Dr. Dennis Reina, co-founders of Reina Trust Building and authors of The Art of Trust Building, to explore the real impact trust has on leadership, culture, and performance. We dive deep into: Why high-trust teams consistently outperform low-trust teams The hidden damage caused by micromanagement The three dimensions of trust every leader must understand How leaders unintentionally break trust What it takes to rebuild trust after betrayal or failure Why trust begins with self-trust How great leaders create environments where people thrive Michelle and Dennis bring more than 30 years of research and real-world experience helping organizations build stronger cultures through trust. This conversation is packed with practical leadership insights you can apply immediately with your team, your company, and your own leadership journey. If you want better communication, stronger accountability, a healthier culture, and higher-performing teams, this episode is for you. Dr. Dennis Reina & Dr. Michelle Reina’s Resources: Website: https://reinatrustbuilding.com/ Free Assessment: https://assessments.reinatrustbuilding.com/its/register Book: https://amzn.to/4tISdHH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellereina/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisreina/ Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#0433 – Why Innovation Fails Without the Right People with Dr. Bruce Vojak 17.05.2026 38минMost companies think innovation is about technology, strategy, or process. Dr. Bruce Vojak says they’re wrong. In this episode of Deep Leadership, Jon Rennie sits down with innovation expert Dr. Bruce Vojak to explore why innovation succeeds or fails based on the people inside the organization. Drawing from decades of experience at companies like Motorola and from his research on “serial innovators,” Bruce explains how breakthrough ideas actually happen and why mature companies must innovate if they want to survive. They discuss: Why innovation is more than creativity or new technology The connection between innovation and organizational resilience How great leaders create cultures where ideas can surface Why some employees can “see patterns” others miss The hidden innovators already inside your company How mature industries can still create breakthrough innovation Why introverts often become powerful innovators The leadership mistakes that quietly kill innovation If you lead a business, manage a team, or want your organization to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world, this conversation is packed with practical insight. Dr. Bruce Vojak is the co-author of No Excuses Innovation and Serial Innovators and advises organizations on building sustainable innovation cultures that drive long-term success. Dr. Bruce Vojak’s Resources: Website: https://www.breakthrough-innovation-advisors.com/ Books: https://amzn.to/4nwDUoa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bvojak/ Subscribe to Deep Leadership: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to become a better leader. Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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