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Leadership Unlocked: Delegate Better, Build Accountability, Lead Your Team

Dusty Holcomb, Leadership Systems & Delegation Expert
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Leadership Unlocked is a leadership podcast about the moments that shape how real leaders grow. Hosted by executive coach & strategist Dusty Holcomb, it features real stories and honest conversations with CEOs, founders, and senior leaders navigating real-world challenges and growth. Each episode delivers real-world leadership insights, stories from leaders in the field, and practical tools for hi... more

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Latest Episodes

Dusty goes solo in an AMA-style episode to break down how leaders can actually implement the Rules of Engagement framework introduced in episode 27, turning a powerful concept into a practical operating system for clarity and alignment. Drawing on ye... more

Dusty sits down with Garland and Dorothy Vance—co-founders of Unleashed Leadership—for a candid and insightful conversation about the difference between being remembered as a hero or a villain in the lives of those you lead. Drawing from decades spen... more

Dusty goes solo to unpack the invisible forces silently sabotaging even the most capable leaders—overwhelm, reactive schedules, and misaligned priorities. Anchoring his discussion in the stark warning from Levi Lusko—“if nothing changes, future you w... more

Dusty sits down with Dawn Grooters—founder of Broken Vessel Sales Solutions—for a deeply personal and practical conversation about servant leadership, resilience, and the power of authentic connection in sales. After building a successful career as a... more

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Recent Guests

Dawn Grooters
Founder, Broken Vessel Sales Solution
Broken Vessel Sales Solution
Episode: If You Want Loyalty From Your Team, Start Here | Dawn Grooters - E51
Mo Fathelbab
Facilitator and founder of IFO / Forum Resources Network / YEO alumnus
International Facilitators Organization; Forum Resources Network; YEO
Episode: How Should Leaders Communicate the Kind Truth With Their Team | Mo Fathelbab - E49
Liesl Chang
Founder of Comeback Goods, former Casper White Glove developer, returns software entrepreneur
Comeback Goods
Episode: Build Better Decisions Using Self-Awareness Others Ignore | Liesl Chang - E48
Maricella Herrera Avila
CEO/Executive leading Elevate Network; advocate for women in leadership; mentor
Elevate Network
Episode: The Lie Ambitious Leaders Believe About Identity & Success | Maricella Herrera - E46
Lani Jones
Dr. Lani Jones, clinical psychologist and leadership coach
DrLaniJones.com (guest website)
Episode: Most Goals Fail—But Not With This One Shift in Planning | Lani Jones - E44
Scott Hogan
Founder of Salt Wrap and author of Built From Broken
Salt Wrap
Episode: Stop Accepting Pain as the Price of Success as a Leader | Scott Hogan - E43
Amanda Dunklin
Founder of an equestrian school turned executive in sales/automation
Amanda Dunklin (Self)
Episode: The Leadership Skill Horses Have Mastered That Most Humans Ignore | Amanda Dunklin - E41
Sean Keller
Leader guiding high-performing entrepreneurs to align business, faith, and purpose
Wilder Story
Episode: Why More Success Won’t Fix the Emptiness High Performing Leaders Don’t Talk About | Sean Keller - E40
Brian Hite
Sport performance psychology consultant and stunt professional, co-host of a podcast, author
Self-employed / Brian Hite Global
Episode: How Great Leaders Reimagine Pressure to Excel in High-Stakes Environments | Dr. Brian Hite - E38

Host

Dusty Holcomb
Host of Leadership Unlocked, focusing on real stories and practical leadership insights for high-performing teams.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • My Leadership Podcast

    My favorite leadership podcast to listen to. It’s help me put systems into my own business and Dusty has given me a bunch of ideas on how to grow as a leader!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Justin L. Peters
    United Statesa month ago
  • Leveling Up

    Leadership Unlocked is full of thoughtful, practical conversations that anyone, regardless of rank, can immediately apply in their work. Every episode leaves you with clarity, perspective, and something actionable to take forward.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mozzlek
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fantastic show

    Dusty does a great job dropping gems in every episode and pulling out effective leadership strategies from guests. Highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in becoming a better leader

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Corey Ganim
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast for leaders and those working with leaders!

    Dusty’s podcast is great! There’s always something to learn. Even when it’s a topic I’m very familiar with, Dusty puts a slightly different spin on it, which usually results in a “Hmmm, I never thought of it that way!” Take a listen and hear for yourself!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KarenH 1982
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of the best

    There are lots of leadership podcasts out there. This is some of the best material I’ve come across. Dusty knows what he’s doing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DonRoss_MT
    United Statesa month ago

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If You Want Loyalty From Your Team, Start Here | Dawn Grooters - E51
Q: What is inside sales, and why is it valuable for teams today?
Inside sales is about connecting with customers through phone and digital channels, enabling more frequent, scalable engagement without face-to-face meetings, and it relies on CRM data and structured processes to build relationships.
Vice Admiral on Navigating Complex, High-Stakes Environments as a Leader | Mike LeFever - E2
Q: What's a tool or lesson you wish you had known earlier in your career?
He emphasizes not being judgmental of others' successes or failures and recognizing the many factors that influence outcomes, which helps foster a learning culture instead of blame.
Vice Admiral on Navigating Complex, High-Stakes Environments as a Leader | Mike LeFever - E2
Q: Tell us how you translate commander's intent into a business-like environment.
He explains that the long-range end state and the guiding purpose are translated into clear targets for teams, with autonomy to teams to adapt and execute without micromanaging, so long as the end goal remains aligned.
Why Not Me? How Women Can Powerfully Advocate for Themselves at Work | Bridgett McMahan - E7
Q: What is the best leadership advice you've ever received?
You can do anything you set your mind to; belief in yourself opens doors, especially for women in leadership roles, and it encourages taking leaps when you see opportunities.
Why Not Me? How Women Can Powerfully Advocate for Themselves at Work | Bridgett McMahan - E7
Q: What mindset or tool came out of that experience that you still use today?
Trust your gut as a guiding framework; listen to and trust the inner sense about what is right, even if the reasons aren't fully provable, and couple that with a strong team to support decisions.

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This show centers on practical leadership growth through real stories from CEOs, founders, and senior leaders. Episodes emphasize actionable systems, accountability, and people-first leadership, with frameworks for decision-making, culture, and scalable teams. Notable threads include leveraging peer learning, designing repeatable habits, and balancing high performance with humane leadership. A distinctive strength is Dusty Holcomb's knack for extracting concrete, usable takeaways (frameworks, prompts, and checklists) from diverse leadership journeys, making it valuable for listeners who want immediately applicable tools in their teams or organizations.

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