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Intentional Leader with Cal Walters

Cal Walters
Leadership
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Let's be honest. The hardest person you will ever have to lead is the person you look at in the mirror everyday. Self-leadership is the most important thing we do as leaders, but it's hard. And it hasn't gotten any easier in a world of smart phone addiction, social media comparison, global pandemics, and information overload (just to name a few obstacles). That's why Intentional Leader exists. We ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jeff Wetzler
Author of Ask, organizational learning expert
Consulting/Author
Episode: 135: Dr. Jeff Wetzler — Why People Don't Tell You the Truth (and the Questions That Change Everything)
Randy Gravitt
Executive coach, author, and speaker
Lead Every Day
Episode: 134: Randy Gravitt — Winning at Home Without Losing at Work, Leading With Presence, and Why Hope Is Not a Strategy
Milford Beagle
Retired three-star general, author of "When the Map Runs Out"
US Army
Episode: 133: LTG(R) Milford Beagle "Beags" — A Three-Star General on True North, Resilience, Feedback, and How to Lead With Confidence Without Becoming Overconfident
Joe McCormack
Founder of The Brief Lab and author of several books on effective communication.
The Brief Lab
Episode: 132: Joe McCormack — Special Operations Communication Expert Shares How to Say Less, Communicate With Clarity, and Lead With Quiet Confidence
Dr. Liz Werly
Army psychologist working with elite military units
US Army
Episode: 131: Dr. Liz Werly — What an Army Psychologist for Special Ops Teaches About High Performance and Emotional Intelligence
Dr. Zach Mercurio
Expert on leadership and mattering, author of 'The Power of Mattering'
Episode: 130: Dr. Zach Mercurio — The Hidden Engine of High-Performing Teams: Mattering, Trust, and Purpose-Driven Leadership
Dr. Ryan Gottfredson
An expert in leadership psychology and author of 'Becoming Better'
Episode: 129: Dr. Ryan Gottfredson — The Groundbreaking Science of Personal Transformation, Mindsets, Emotional Intelligence, and Becoming Better
Travis Bradberry
Emotional Intelligence Expert and author
Episode: 127: Dr. Travis Bradberry — Emotional Intelligence Expert Gives Practical Advice to Increase Your EQ, Increase Your Self-Awareness, and Change Your Thinking
Melody Wilding
Bestselling author and licensed social worker
Episode: 126: Melody Wilding — How to Manage Up and 5 Conversations to Have with Your Boss

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Cal Walters
Host of Intentional Leader; focuses on self-leadership, intentional living, and leadership development.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 191 ratings
  • Excellent show

    Cal is a great podcast host. He is prepared, he asks great questions, he brings on great guests. I learn something and grow in my leadership journey with every show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BWB801
    United Statesa year ago
  • Insightful and inspiring

    Cal is such a gracious, inquisitive, and inspiring man. He hosts with a demeanor that conveys genuine curiosity and respect, and as a result, his world class guests open up and provide insight. If you’re looking for ways to be more intentional and impactful - start here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J12jhghgf
    United States2 years ago
  • A great leadership podcast

    Cal asks great questions and has thoughtful, intentional guests on his podcast. I always enjoy listening and learning!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SED1593
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Leadership and Life Lessons !

    I can’t provide enough praise for Cal and his team. These podcasts can be life-changing. The quality of his guests is over the top. The depth and breadth of the 90+ conversations is unbelievable.

    I have read and listened all of the top leadership gurus over the past 35 years, including Peter F. Drucker, Zig Ziglar, Steven R. Covey, Kouzes & Posner, The Center for Creative Leadership, The Arbinger Institute, Harvard Business Review (and their IdeaCast), Michael Hyatt and Full Focus, and my ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeteG321
    United States3 years ago
  • Quality

    Cal’s podcast is so easy to listen to and the content is always excellent. I can apply something from every discussion to my everyday life. My wife and I both have enjoyed the delivery, guests, and content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    N Dewberry
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners feel inspired by genuine curiosity and practical, actionable leadership insights.
Cal is a prepared host who asks great questions and brings on remarkable guests.
The show consistently delivers practical leadership lessons and high-quality guests.

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133: LTG(R) Milford Beagle "Beags" — A Three-Star General on True North, Resilience, Feedback, and How to Lead With Confidence Without Becoming Overconfident
Q: When do you think you first felt like a leader?
Beagle recalls feeling like a leader during his first introduction to his platoon, despite not being prepared for that moment.
130: Dr. Zach Mercurio — The Hidden Engine of High-Performing Teams: Mattering, Trust, and Purpose-Driven Leadership
Q: How do you create a culture where people feel like everyone matters?
It starts with leaders setting the norm and modeling that behavior by showing care and building relationships.
130: Dr. Zach Mercurio — The Hidden Engine of High-Performing Teams: Mattering, Trust, and Purpose-Driven Leadership
Q: What is the cost of people feeling like they don't matter at work?
The lack of mattering can lead to stress of insignificance and outcomes like disengagement, loneliness, and mental health issues.
127: Dr. Travis Bradberry — Emotional Intelligence Expert Gives Practical Advice to Increase Your EQ, Increase Your Self-Awareness, and Change Your Thinking
Q: What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?
Empathy involves understanding and feeling what others feel, while sympathy is merely caring about their feelings.
127: Dr. Travis Bradberry — Emotional Intelligence Expert Gives Practical Advice to Increase Your EQ, Increase Your Self-Awareness, and Change Your Thinking
Q: How can leaders increase their social awareness?
Leaders should focus more on understanding others rather than themselves and trust their intuition.

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A leadership-focused show that centers on self-leadership, personal growth, and intentional living, with conversations that blend practical leadership tactics with deeper reflections on character, resilience, and purpose. Guests span military leaders, corporate coaches, authors, and psychologists who share frameworks, tools, and real-world stories to help listeners lead themselves better, improve communication, and drive meaningful impact at work and home. Noteworthy is the mix of high-profile leaders and practical frameworks (e.g., psychological safety, mattering, emotional intelligence, and clarity) delivered through candid, experience-rich discussions that aim to help listeners translate insights into daily action.

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2. Randy Gravitt
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5. Dr. Liz Werly
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7. Dr. Ryan Gottfredson
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