Stumbling Blocks: How Great Leaders Are Made
Jonathan BlockHere, leaders share the moments along the way that have shaped them most deeply. Their stumbling blocks.
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 if we let them, stumbling blocks make us better.
Welcome to Stumbling Blocks: How Great Leaders are Made.
I’m your host, Jo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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Jonathan isnt just another talking head, another interviewer with a podcast . Using soft edges, Jonathan often asks hard questions of those he interviews, which allows listeners to understand the person in new ways. The podcasts stay with you.
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A must-listen for anyone who is serious about growing as a leader. I love the variety of guests and how smoothly the conversations flow. Jonathan is a wonderful speaker and adds insightful take aways.
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The show centers on candid conversations with top executives and leaders who reflect on the pivotal moments that shaped their approach to leading. Across episodes, listeners hear about layoffs, crises, personal challenges, and the hard-won lessons that emerge from vulnerability, culture-building, and steadfast leadership. Guests range from CEOs and founders to high-level operators, offering practical takeaways on trust, resilience, and people-focused management. The series stands out for its emphasis on authentic, sometimes uncomfortable truths behind success, and for the host's knack for guiding guests to reveal the human side of leadership.
For potential listeners, it's a solid pick if you're drawn to real-world leadership trauma and tra... more
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