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Deep Leadership

Jon S. Rennie
Leadership
Leadership Development
Employee Engagement
Executive Coaching
Entrepreneurship
Trust
Resilience
Performance Science
Emotional Intelligence
Strategy
Self-Awareness
Character Development
Empathy
Communication
Innovation
Middle Management
Covid-19
Team Collaboration
Personal Development
Leader Character

“Leadership is a People Business.” That's the philosophy of this leadership podcast from Jon Rennie. It's real-world, actionable advice from Jon as well as his expert guests. As a former Cold War Submarine Officer who spent 22 years leading businesses in Corporate America before starting his own manufacturing business, he knows that leadership matters!

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Latest Episodes

Conflict 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-found... more

What 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 Unc... more

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As 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 Coach... more

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What 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... more

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What 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... more

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What 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 St... more

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How 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 & P... more

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Stop 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 s... more

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Recent Guests

Carl DuPont
Author, professor, executive coach, and vocal intelligence expert
DuPont Consulting LLC; Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute; Cary Business School
Episode: #0443 – Your Voice Is Telling People More Than You Think with Dr. Carl DuPont
Mike Goldman
Leadership Team Coach and author of The Strength of Talent
Mike Goldman Coaching / The Strength of Talent
Episode: #0442 – Stop Wasting Time on Low Performers with Mike Goldman
Noel Cardenas
Retired US Army Colonel; Senior Vice President/CEO Memorial Hermann Southeast and Pearland Hospitals
Memorial Hermann Health System
Episode: #0441 – How Great Leaders Stay Calm Under Pressure with Noel Cardenas
Greg Hawks
Keynote speaker, advisor, and bestselling author of Act Like An Owner
Author, Speaker
Episode: #0440 – Stop Managing People and Start Building Owners with Greg Hawks
Alexandra Davids
Founding partner of Next Evolution Performance focusing on leadership performance and recovery
Next Evolution Performance
Episode: #0439 – Why Working Harder Is Making You Less Effective with Alex Davids
Jessie Hathcock
President of The Loading Dock; Founder of Scale Simple; leadership advisor
The Loading Dock / Scale Simple
Episode: #0438 – Why the Best Leaders Never Planned to Be Leaders with Jessie Hathcock
Melissa Gonzalez
Seasoned leader at the intersection of creative strategy, business transformation, and human-centered design; author of The Purpose Pivot
MD2 (principal) and Collier's Engineering and Design (shareholder)
Episode: #0437 – Your Body Knows You’re Burned Out Before You Do with Melissa Gonzalez
Yining Wang
Visionary business strategist and executive partner at Sincere Alignment Group
Sincere Alignment Group
Episode: #0436 – Why the Best Leaders Stop Trying to Control Everything with Yining Wang
Patrick Engasser
Best-selling author, business coach, and motivational speaker focused on overcoming adversity and leadership growth
Episode: #0435 – Why Your Excuses Are Holding You Back with Patrick Engasser

Host

Jon Rennie
Host of Deep Leadership

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • FABULOUS Podcast!

    Insightful, practical wisdom on Jon’s Podcast. Deep Leadership stands out as a top podcast for anyone who is serious about becoming a better leader. Jon brings clarity, humility and real-world experience for him and his guests. (I was a guest). I had a great experience as a guest, and how I am a big fan and don’t miss an episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jill Schulman
    United States8 months ago
  • Leading with Head and Heart

    Jon Rennie has built something remarkable with Deep Leadership. Every episode is grounded, authentic, and actionable. Episode 400 was a true celebration and full of takeaways.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CaliCosimo
    United States10 months ago
  • Dynamic Conversations

    Jon does a great job of asking thoughtful questions and engages well with the guests. You can learn a lot about the nuances of leadership on his podcast. I highly recommend it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AngelaL50
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic conversations with valuable take-aways

    Jon Rennie does a masterful job of selecting interesting guests who share valuable insights and tactics to help you grow as a leader!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TSGlaze
    United Statesa year ago
  • Actionable advice, every episode!

    Jon does a great job bringing on amazing guests with diverse leadership experiences and delivering practical, actionable advice. I appreciate how his clear, concise questions make the content easy to understand and apply. Every episode leaves me inspired and better equipped to lead. I highly recommend Deep Leadership Podcast for leaders of all levels!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DPL -20
    United States2 years ago
  • Awesome and inspirational

    This is an absolutely awesome podcast with some really inspirational guests. If you haven’t already tuned in I highly recommend it whether you’re a new leader or an experience leader you will definitely learn something new by following this podcast and listening to the frequent episodes my conversation with John in episode 324 is definitely worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NDTPoetry
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Deeper than the Sea!

    Jon has such a great perspective on business and leadership. He applies his experience to bring the very best out of his guests and leaves no leadership stone unturned.

    If you want to take a step up in your leadership skills, this podcast is for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Milkman3
    United States2 years ago
  • Deep, wide, valuable conversation about leadership.

    This podcast features the kinds of conversations we need to have about leaders for TODAY’s world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TikaSF
    United States3 years ago
  • Unearthing Treasures of Knowledge and Inspiration on Deep Leadership

    My time on Deep Leadership was filled with engaging conversation and thought-provoking insights, all thanks to Jon Rennie’s skillful interviewing. This podcast is a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration. Don’t miss out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim Saliba
    United States3 years ago
  • Build a Vibrant Culture with Nicole Greer

    Jon is an insightful interviewer and brings awesome content to his listeners. I enjoy capturing nuggets from Jon and relating his work to my own calling. Building a Vibrant Culture is EXACTLY what leaders need to do! I am grateful for the opportunity to share my insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicole Greer, PPCC
    United States3 years ago
  • Insightful interviews

    Jon asks amazing questions. He has a way of know what others are wondering and has the wisdom to ask even deeper questions that others wouldn’t even dream of asking.

    Love the show and keep out up Jon.

    Steve Foran

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Foran
    Canada3 years ago
  • Deep Leadership Expertise

    Jon has a really broad experience with leadership. He is also a great host. No matter who he has on the show he brings the best out in them. I really like the very different people he attracts as guests as they bring so many different nuances and inspirations to the table.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skip Bowman
    Denmark3 years ago
  • Great hosting, guests and content

    Quite new to the podcast and huge fan already. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RobSB
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Dr. Clint Ladine

    Love this podcast. Jon is one of the guys that has lived and lives out leadership at the highest levels. His modern day approach, real life experience and actionable tips make this podcast a top notch listen. His guests and his insights will help anyone listening take their leaderships to new levels.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Clint Ladine
    United States3 years ago
  • Depth of Insight is Phenomenal

    Wow! Deep is right! But not theoretical, very practical and pragmatic! Absolutely an exceptional podcast! The host has such a depth of experience, he certainly provide Master Classes on Leadership! Then add in the phenomenal guest and you have a strategy for success! Enjoy the show and take away all the insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CTK1310
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Well-prepared host who asks meaningful questions and draws out practical tactics.
Diverse, high-caliber guests delivering repeatable leadership frameworks.
Thoughtful, actionable leadership insights that translate to real-world results.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#0441 – How Great Leaders Stay Calm Under Pressure with Noel Cardenas
Q: What is the biggest leadership shift as your responsibilities grew from military to civilian healthcare leadership?
The shift involved embracing greater responsibility and learning to navigate a new sector, relying on education, mentorship, and building a team around experts to lead clinical functions effectively while maintaining integrity and authenticity.
#0441 – How Great Leaders Stay Calm Under Pressure with Noel Cardenas
Q: What sparked your desire to serve and lead, and how did that path ultimately lead you to the Army Medical Service Corps?
A pivotal experience during a Texas Boy State program where a Medal of Honor recipient spoke about brotherhood and serving country inspired him to pursue leadership; ROTC and a scholarship then steered him toward the Army Medical Service Corps and active duty.
#0438 – Why the Best Leaders Never Planned to Be Leaders with Jessie Hathcock
Q: Can you give some advice to people that end up in a situation like that? Why do you think some of the best leaders don't set out to lead in the first place?
Reluctant leadership often emerges when someone steps up during a crisis or opportunity and discovers they have the capability to influence others. The core is embracing a mission greater than personal advancement, focusing on serving others, and developing the discipline to align daily actions with a clear purpose and values. Hiring for character and fit becomes essential when formal credentials aren't the best predictor of success in dynamic environments.
#0437 – Your Body Knows You’re Burned Out Before You Do with Melissa Gonzalez
Q: What final message would you like to leave with our listeners?
She emphasizes that listening to the body's signals and making small, sustainable shifts—like an energy audit and gradual milestones—can lead to long-term well-being and effective leadership.
#0436 – Why the Best Leaders Stop Trying to Control Everything with Yining Wang
Q: What final message would you like to leave with our listeners?
Lead with inner clarity, act from purpose and stillness, and cultivate a leadership style that is true to oneself and resilient in the face of change, especially as AI and decentralized models reshape business.

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High-signal leadership discussions with practical frameworks and real-world examples. Episodes frequently center on building strong teams, culture, and resilient leadership—often through systems, routines, and honest conversations about performance, burnout, and trust. The show features a steady stream of seasoned guests—executives, coaches, and researchers—who share actionable methods for improving organizational health, culture, and employee experience, making it a strong fit for leaders, managers, and people-focused practitioners seeking implementable tactics.

Noteworthy qualities include a practical, no-nonsense approach, a focus on people as the core of leadership, and a willingness to translate theory into concrete steps. Listeners c... more

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Recent guests on Deep Leadership include:

1. Carl DuPont
2. Mike Goldman
3. Noel Cardenas
4. Greg Hawks
5. Alexandra Davids
6. Jessie Hathcock
7. Melissa Gonzalez
8. Yining Wang

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