Meditations on Leadership with Don Carpenter
Don CarpenterLeadership 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 49 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Non-ProfitBusinessEducationSelf-Improvement | |||
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In this episode, Don reflects on the hidden cost of becoming indispensable, not only the toll it can take on us, but the ways it can unintentionally limit the growth, confidence, and capacity of those around us.
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In this episode, Don reflects on why an apology is only the beginning, and what it takes to rebuild trust when our behavior falls short of who we want to be.
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In this episode, Don reflects on the difference between reaching people and truly knowing them, and why depth is not measured by numbers, but by the relationships we are willing to choose and sustain.
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Each podcast I am left with so many good thoughts and perspectives. Even though I am not titled a “leader” in my career I have found myself in many situations when the values of being a good leader, a mentor or role model come into play whether it’s professionally or personally with family and friends. I enjoy your format and those guests you’ve chosen to interview and have conversations with. Thank you Don and guest speakers!
Apple Podcasts5mrslussier
United States3 months ago - Greetings fellow listeners
Another excellent podcast from the mind of Don Carpenter. Thoughtful, inspiring, and fun to listen to.
Apple Podcasts5Dr. Felonious SnapdragonUnited States10 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 Podcasts5Shayy.z.United Statesa year 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 Podcasts511Beef11United Statesa year ago - So Very Insightful!
I enjoyed your first podcast immensely and am so very proud of you!
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A thoughtful, practitioner-focused series that centers on inner leadership—self-awareness, values, and relationship-building—through reflective monologues and interviews with Iineage-shaping leaders. Each episode opens with a short meditation fragment, then hosts a guest to explore how themes like trust, authentic leadership, and community impact play out in real-world work—from education and non-profit leadership to entrepreneurship and public service. Unique strengths include a steady emphasis on vulnerability, deliberate introspection, and concrete takeaways designed to invite listeners to pause, reflect, and lead with intention in their own lives and teams.
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