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"In The Lead" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the development of character strengths and their profound impact on effective leadership. Through engaging conversations with influential guests, we provide listeners...
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"In The Lead" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the development of character strengths and their profound impact on effective leadership. Through engaging conversations with influential guests, we provide listeners with valuable insights and practical tools to navigate their leadership journeys. Each episode focuses on essential themes of personal growth, self-awareness, and the principles that inspire great leaders. Join us as we empower you to elevate your leadership skills and stay in the lead.
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7 JUL 2025 · Rest is more than just sleep. It's easier than vacation. It's as necessary as water. Without rest, your body doesn't have what it needs to perform highly or healthily for the long haul. What is it? What does it do? What happens when it doesn't happen? We're joined by guest, Brian Scramlin, to gather a few insights, look at it from a new angle and even give it some real time practice.
16 JUN 2025 · Step into the rolling hills of Rebi, Alberta, and join us for a special episode of In the Lead as we visit Jeanette Oak, one of Canada’s most celebrated authors. At 90, Jeanette reflects on a lifetime of creativity, sharing wisdom on balancing innovation with life’s responsibilities, the importance of rest, and the enduring drive to express oneself. Discover practical insights for leaders seeking to foster creative energy in themselves and their teams. With vivid storytelling and heartfelt advice, this episode is a masterclass in sustaining creativity and leadership through every season of life
2 JUN 2025 · Daniel and Jordan Rife are musicians. They lead worship, a task that includes everything from strong leadership skills to song writing to musicianship and performance. Every week they put together a new set list with a new band, pumping out creative ideas one after another. In our first conversation on creativity, we're asking them, "how do you do it!?!" You will gain valuable notes on topics such as protecting creative space and developing creative muscle. All this builds the personal foundation for next weeks conversation on leadership skills such as innovation, adaptability and ingenuity.
19 MAY 2025 · This second half of our discussion with Dr. Brian Fry covers key communication topics such as being direct, personalizing encouragement, normalizing feedback and fostering virtues. Fry challenges us to "back up into" the character strengths we desire by practicing them. He also shares the power of being direct, saying "this is what I want" or "this is what I am hoping for" in order to create clarity in the team. After all, can we ever be too clear?
5 MAY 2025 · Explore the power of presence and vulnerability in leadership communication with Dr. Brian Fry on this episode of In The Lead Podcast. Host Nathan Metz explores strategies for seeking honest feedback and leading with authenticity. Discover why character and intention matter as much as technique, and walk away with actionable questions and insights to transform how you connect, listen, and lead. This episode offers real-world wisdom for building trust and fostering genuine connection.
21 APR 2025 · In this episode of the In The Lead podcast, we unveil the power of passionate leadership with Leslie Hendricks Holt, Executive Director of CASA. Leslie shares how advocating for children in the court system has transformed her life and shaped her leadership style. Listeners will learn about CASA’s mission, the impact of community volunteers, and the importance of leading by example—getting “in the trench” with your team. We also hear wisdom from Cleo Banks, who reminds us that even through hardship, there is always something good to be found.
7 APR 2025 · This episode of In The Lead Podcast explores passion as a vital character strength in leadership. Leslie Hendricks Holt, Executive Director of CASA, shares how her life experiences shaped her leadership journey, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, investing in people, and seeing the big picture. Social worker Murray Shimmer reflects on his decades-long career helping others, highlighting how connection combats victimhood. Together, they unpack how passion grows from overcoming challenges and fostering meaningful relationships.
17 MAR 2025 · We're back with part two of our conversation with the IWU Men's Basketball Coaching staff. In this episode, discover how personal humility translates into effective team leadership, and why it's a strength rather than a weakness. The coaches share inspiring examples of how empowering others and letting go of control can lead to unprecedented success. Learn practical steps to cultivate humility in your leadership style, from empowering team members to serving those who challenge you. This episode offers valuable insights for leaders seeking to create a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success. Don't miss this game-changing conversation on transforming your leadership approach. Special guest Helen Cimoch from Addison Pointe closes with some "Words of Wisdom".
3 MAR 2025 · This episode explores the power of humility, featuring insights from Indiana Wesleyan University's highly successful basketball program. Led by Coach Greg Tonagel, the team has achieved remarkable success with humility as a core value. The coaches discuss their definition of humility, emphasizing it's not thinking less of oneself, but thinking of others more. They explore how humility is revealed under pressure, its role in team dynamics, and how it's celebrated within their program. The episode highlights the "I Am Third" philosophy (God first, others second, self third) and provides examples of how this approach has positively impacted players' performances and lives beyond basketball.
17 FEB 2025 · In Part 2 of this month on Risk, host Nathan Metz speaks with Jean Ross, Founder and CEO of Primary Record, about applying the concepts of personal risk (bravery vs. recklessness and worthiness) to leadership. They explore the importance of creating a safe culture for risk-taking, balancing risk-taking leaders with other personality types on a team, and understanding the strengths of both "dreamers" and "calculators." The episode also features a "Words of Wisdom" segment with Phil McIntire, who shares a personal story of taking a significant business risk to save his family's company. The episode concludes with practical questions for listeners and book recommendations from Jean.
"In The Lead" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the development of character strengths and their profound impact on effective leadership. Through engaging conversations with influential guests, we provide listeners...
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"In The Lead" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the development of character strengths and their profound impact on effective leadership. Through engaging conversations with influential guests, we provide listeners with valuable insights and practical tools to navigate their leadership journeys. Each episode focuses on essential themes of personal growth, self-awareness, and the principles that inspire great leaders. Join us as we empower you to elevate your leadership skills and stay in the lead.
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| Author | Nathan Metz |
| Organization | Nathan Metz |
| Categories | Self-Improvement |
| Website | - |
| inthelead@tlcmgmt.com |
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