Stumbling Blocks: How Great Leaders Are Made
Jonathan BlockHere, leaders share their stumbling blocks, what they learned through the stumble, and how it changed them.
You'll hear leaders as they really are: challenged, battered, and deeply flawed. And you'll see them picking back up, dusting themselves off, and leading again. Because our stumbling blocks make us better, if we let them.
Welcome to Stumbling Blocks: How Great Leaders are Made.
I’m Jonath... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessManagement | |||
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In this episode, I welcome Rear Admiral Tim Ziemer, the former chief of the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and former CEO of World Relief.
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A conversation with former Reuters Canada Bureau Chief Steve Scherer on job displacement, the gig economy, and America’s identity crisis.
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Brent Beshore made his first million at 28. Visited the White House. Got ranked 28th on the Inc. 500. Got everything he wanted.
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In this episode, I sit down with Linda Rutherford, former Chief Administration Officer of Southwest Airlines for the second half of our conversation.
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United Statesa month ago - Stumbling blocks..
I thought this was very interesting. Wish all bosses would honor their employees instead of looking out for themselves .
Thank you sharing.
Apple Podcasts5planworksUnited Statesa month ago - Great leadership insights!
Fabulous podcast to learn about leadership and business from a wide variety of places. Each episode is engaging and insightful!
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Love these insights from remarkable leaders. Especially Pete Proimos: “Find the thing that breaks your heart and refuse to look away”
Apple Podcasts5LoveTheSmokiesUnited States2 months ago - Learning trust
I’ve gotten to learn elbow-to-elbow with Jonathan for almost two decades. Much of what I’ve learned about trust and leadership have been forged in our conversations. Excited that everyone gets to lean from him now!
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This podcast offers an insightful exploration of leadership through personal stories of struggle and resilience. Each episode features leaders who reflect on pivotal moments in their careers – from layoffs to crises – and how these experiences shaped their leadership styles. The heartfelt narratives emphasize vulnerability and authenticity, revealing the messy, human side of leadership that is often glossed over in traditional business discussions. The program seeks to uncover the transformative power of challenges and how overcoming them can develop stronger leaders. Listeners will appreciate the candid conversations and the emphasis on genuine growth from adversity, making it a compelling resource for anyone interested in leadership devel... more
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