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Meditations on Leadership with Don Carpenter

Don Carpenter
Leadership
Personal Growth
Trust
Education
Youth Development
Community Engagement
Entrepreneurship
Stillness
Authentic Leadership
Self-Improvement
Job Creation
Meditations On Leadership
Vulnerability
Ripple Of Influence
Emotional Connection
Empowerment
Vision
VUCA
Mentorship
Self-Awareness

Leadership begins within.

In Meditations on Leadership with Don Carpenter, author, youth development pioneer, and relational leadership coach Don Carpenter invites you into a weekly practice of deeper reflection, personal clarity, and meaningful connection.

Each episode begins with a short meditation from Don’s soon to be released book, The Inner Work of Leadership: 52 Meditations for a Life of ... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it mean to lead from the inside out?

In this episode of Meditations on Leadership, Don reflects on the difference between image and character, and on how the deepest mark we leave as leaders is often shaped less by what we try to project t... more

What happens when the need to be right starts to weaken trust, damage connection, and disrupt the peace around you? 

In this episode of Meditations on Leadership, Don reflects on the tension between conviction and peace, and the quiet ways a leader’... more

What happens when leaders hold too tightly to control?

In this episode of Meditations on Leadership, Don reflects on a lesson from his early years building an organization and how learning to trust others transformed the culture around him. He is th... more

In this episode of Meditations on Leadership, Don reflects on a tension many leaders quietly carry: the pull between making an impression and leading from a deeper, more authentic center. In a culture that often rewards visibility and performance, ho... more

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Emanuel Pariser
Co-founder and co-director of the Community School in Camden, Maine
Community School
Episode: Built by Staying
Rick Bresnahan
Community leader and organizer in Midcoast Maine
Episode: The Clarity of Knowing What Matters
Catherine Biddle
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Maine, researcher focusing on rural schools and communities, and trauma response education.
University of Maine
Episode: The Courage to Face Shame
David Engle
A lifelong entrepreneur and community leader focusing on creating jobs and giving back to Maine through the Do Good Group.
Do Good Group
Episode: The Gift of Honest Failure
Margot Anne Kelley
Leader in community development and author
Co-founder of the Saint George Community Development Corporation
Episode: Be Before You Do
Jim Cummings
Workshop facilitator and founder of UrbanTrekkers
UrbanTrekkers
Episode: Language Leads
Brandon Leppänen
Town manager of St. George, former youth development mentor
Town of St. George
Episode: Anchor in the Fog
Julia Sleeper
Co-founder and Executive Director of Tree Street Youth
Tree Street Youth
Episode: Tending the Flame
Elias Edwards-Jenks
An educator and mentor who leads the NOVA Alternative Education Program at Oceanside High School.
Oceanside High School
Episode: When the Conditions are Right

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Don Carpenter
Host of Meditations on Leadership

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Greetings fellow listeners

    Another excellent podcast from the mind of Don Carpenter. Thoughtful, inspiring, and fun to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Felonious Snapdragon
    United States6 months ago
  • Clarity

    This came at a time when I really need some clarity on leadership in my own life. I guess I will be sitting in silence. What an amazing episode to reflect on Don! I can’t wait to listen to the others.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shayy.z.
    United States7 months ago
  • Meditations on Leadership

    This was such an insightful and eye opening podcast. I loved how Don framed the ideas of leading through silence and getting comfortable in your own quiet space. His guest Jack also provided real life experiences. Super excited this is a new series and look forward to many more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    11Beef11
    United States7 months ago
  • So Very Insightful!

    I enjoyed your first podcast immensely and am so very proud of you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NanciFromPA
    United States7 months ago

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Thoughtful, inspiring, and fun to listen to with strong guest selections.
High-quality conversations that frame leadership through inner work and vulnerability.
A promising new series with compelling perspectives on leadership and personal growth.
Clarity and practical leadership insights that prompt reflection.

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Built by Staying
Q: Can you recall a time when staying asked something of you that was costly to you personally?
Staying through personal challenges, such as a divorce, gave me stability and enabled me to continue supporting the students effectively.
Built by Staying
Q: What became possible for the young people you served only because you stayed?
Staying allowed for the development of trust and a more profound transformation in the students' lives over time.
The Clarity of Knowing What Matters
Q: What guidance would you offer about staying aligned and honest with themselves?
Communicate clearly and don't do it alone; clear communication leads to clear expectations.
The Courage to Face Shame
Q: What practices do you think are important for cultivating self-awareness?
Don emphasizes the importance of talking about shame and internal experiences with trusted individuals, having mentors, engaging in reflective practices like journaling, and utilizing physical activities such as walking for mental clarity.
Ask Me Anything: A Holiday Mailbag Episode
Q: Beyond relationships, what is one other skill you believe is essential for leading a team, an organization, or even a family well?
The ability to look around corners, which means having anticipatory awareness and being attentive to signals that may indicate future challenges.

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This show centers on leadership that starts from inner work and personal clarity, pairing meditative framing with in-depth conversations with leaders from education, non-profit, and community spheres. Episodes often explore authentic leadership, relationship-building, trust, vulnerability, and the practical application of values in guiding teams, schools, and communities. A notable strength is the facilitator's emphasis on reflective practice, actionable takeaways, and a two-part closing that invites listeners to pause and apply insights. Guests tend to be educators, community organizers, and youth-serving leaders who articulate how purpose, mentorship, and human connection drive meaningful change.

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2. Rick Bresnahan
3. Catherine Biddle
4. David Engle
5. Margot Anne Kelley
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7. Brandon Leppänen
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