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Team Dynamics
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Communication
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Decision Making
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Resilience
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Change Management
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Trust
Motivation
Pittsburgh, United States
Self-Doubt
Transparency
Emotional Intelligence
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A daily discussion of today's Admired Leadership Field Notes.

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Originally recorded for Saturday, August 8, 2026 - Scott and Mikey discuss the topic found in today's Admired Leadership Field Notes entry: Why Asking for Advice Makes Leaders More Trusted Here is the link to the Field Notes discussed above... https:... more

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Originally recorded for Friday, August 7, 2026 - Carolynne, Scott and Mikey discuss the topic found in today's Admired Leadership Field Notes entry: Do You Feel Guilty When Taking Time Off? Check out the Field Notes that was discussed here: a... more

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Originally recorded for Thursday, August 6, 2026 - Scott and Mikey discuss the topic found in today's Admired Leadership Field Notes entry: Do You Feel Guilty When Taking Time Off? Here is the link to the Field Notes discussed: admiredleaders... more

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Originally recorded for Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - Kristin and Scott discuss the topic found in today's Admired Leadership Field Notes entry: On the Best Teams, Accountability Comes From Peers, Not Leaders Here is the full text of today's Field Note... more

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Michelle McDermott
Guest discussing Admired Leadership Field Notes
Episode: Lead Better - Leaders Learn by Changing What They Notice
Laurie Sara
Episode: Lead Better - Strategy Is the Art of Sacrifice
Alan Nelson
Partner/Advisor at Admired Leadership
Admired Leadership
Episode: Lead Better Presents "At the Intersection of AI, Leadership and Communication"
Diana Hong
Guest on Lead Better episode
Episode: Lead Better - Steal the Principle, Not the Playbook
Diana Futrosky
Leadership consultant mentioned in discussion
Episode: Lead Better - Why Do Team Members Stay?
Wes Bender
Client service opportunity genius, hosts bi-weekly webinars and in-person events
Admired Leadership
Episode: Lead Better - The Art of Indirect Confrontation
Lisa Magnuson
Jingle writer
Self-employed
Episode: Lead Better - Talk People Out of a New Role Before Talking Them Into It
Emily Blackburn
Guest on Lead Better discussing motivation and demotivation in teams
Episode: Lead Better - What Leaders Do That Demotivates Talented Team Members
Tom Fox
Expert in workplace dynamics and conspiracy theory navigation
Near Washington, DC
Episode: Lead Better - Confronting Conspiracy Theories in the Workplace

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Scott Baker
Host of Lead Better; regular co-host engaging with field notes on Admired Leadership topics and leadership practice.
Mikey
Co-host and regular contributor focusing on field notes and leadership concepts with practical applications.

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Lead Better Presents "At the Intersection of AI, Leadership and Communication"
Q: What does executive leadership coaching look like in practice, and why is one-on-one coaching so important?
It's a deeply advisory, highly personalized relationship that grounds actionable, behavioral guidance in a strong context, with explicit steps to take and a clear understanding of the client's motivations and risks.
Lead Better - The Art of Indirect Confrontation
Q: How do you prevent ice cream moments from trivializing serious feedback?
By anchoring conversations in clear standards and actionable next steps, and using soft startups and questions to keep the tone constructive.
Lead Better - The Art of Indirect Confrontation
Q: Is indirect confrontation just a way for people to avoid confrontation altogether?
When done correctly, it balances honesty with tact by focusing on standards and future outcomes, which reduces defensiveness and fosters productive dialogue.
Lead Better - Leading Team Members Who Are Truth Tellers
Q: What do you do with a truth teller who is disruptive on the team?
Engage them in discussions about how their communication style affects team dynamics.
Lead Better - Why Gratefulness Is a Predictor of Talent
Q: How is it that we assess gratitude then in the middle of a hiring conversation?
By asking candidates about their mentors and the people who shaped them and listening carefully to their responses.

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This show centers on leadership, organizational behavior, and practical management tactics, drawing heavily on Admired Leadership field notes and real-world anecdotes. Episodes cover topics like inclusive meeting design, effective feedback, handling crisis and hindsight, maintaining purposeful direction, conversation as a leadership tool, and the ethics of group dynamics. The hosts blend personal experiences with field-note insights to offer actionable frameworks—ranging from how to redesign meetings for broader participation to strategies for staying true to a shared purpose amid shifting priorities. A key strength is the use of tangible examples—from sports to corporate ecosystems—to translate leadership concepts into repeatable practices... more

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