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Employee Engagement
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Networking
Hiring Practices
Curiosity
Organizational Culture
Entrepreneurship
Critical Thinking
Communication
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We interview great leaders, review the books they read, and speak with highly influential authors who study them.

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Geoffrey Cain is an award-winning investigative journalist and bestselling author. A former correspondent for The Economist and TIME, he has spent more than 15 years covering technology, geopolitics, and global business. His latest book is "Steve Job... more

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Shawn Achor is one of the world's leading experts on the connection between happiness and success. His research on mindset has appeared in Harvard Business Review, his TED Talk has been viewed more than 25 million times, and he is the New York Times ... more

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David Robson is an award-winning science writer and author of The Intelligence Trap, The Expectation Effect, and The Laws of Connection. His work has appeared in the BBC, New Scientist, and The Guardian, and has been translated into more than 15 lang... more

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Lee Benson, CEO of Execute to Win and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "Your Most Important Number," and "Value Creation Family," believes families and organizations have something in common: they're perfectly designed to produce the results... more

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Recent Guests

Geoffrey Cain
Award-winning investigative journalist and best-selling author
The Spectator; Alembic Partners; author of Steve Jobs in Exile
Episode: TLP529: How Steve Jobs Learned to Lead with Geoffrey Cain
David Robson
Award-winning science writer and author
Author of The Intelligence Trap, The Expectation Effect, and The Laws of Connection
Episode: TLP 527: The Intelligence Trap: Why Smart Leaders Make Bad Decisions
Lee Benson
CEO of Execute to Win; Wall Street Journal bestselling author
Execute to Win; Dinner Table; Leadership Value Lab
Episode: TLP526: The Surprising Link Between Great Parents and Great Leaders
David Craig
Global business leader, former CEO of Refinitiv, author of Blue Book on Business Transformation and Growth
Refinitiv
Episode: TLP525: When Complexity Becomes the Biggest Obstacle
Patrick Emmons
Tech entrepreneur; president of Improving Chicago; host of the Innovation and Digital Enterprise Podcast
Improving Chicago
Episode: TLP524: The Best Leaders Build More Leaders
Tom Rath
Number one New York Times bestselling author
Gallup (author)
Episode: TLP523: Tom Rath: The Daily Question That Changes How You Lead
Kim Svoboda
Founder of Aspiration Catalyst and author of BOLD Leadership
Aspiration Catalyst
Episode: TLP522: Stop Building a Life That Looks Good but Feels Wrong
Donnie Boivin
CEO of Success Champion Networking
Success Champion Networking
Episode: TLP521: Why Traditional Networking Is Broken
David Gray
CEO of FedUp Foods, leader in private label functional and fermented beverages
FedUp Foods
Episode: TLP520: Empathy Without Lowering the Bar with David Gray

Hosts

Jim Vasalopoulos
Host of The Leadership Podcast, Rafti Advisors
Jan Rutherford
Co-host of The Leadership Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Keep it Up!

    Remarkable men asking great questions to gain insight on leadership. Worth listening to any episode that resonates with you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ajrxfid
    United States8 months ago
  • I've been listening for 3 years and every time I listen to a show I feel like I can go apply the practices discussed in my personal life and lower to mid management career. I have 100% grown as a leader from listening to this show.

    Audible
    5
    S Colby Croft
    United Statesa year ago
  • Focus on evergreen topics. Meaning they don't cover current events. Only leadership focused self improvement topics.

    I've been listening for 3 years and every time I listen to a show I feel like I can go apply the practices discussed in my personal life and lower to mid management career. I have 100% grown as a leader from listening to this show.

    Audible
    5
    S Colby Croft
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you

    Thank you for your dedication in creating an environment wherein people like me can be influenced by your wisdom of how to ask questions , inquire people and bring out the best of your speakers when you are having discussion with them. Definitely, I am learning something each episode ! I am not caught up yet, however I know I will be able to catch up with all the episodes soon. As you said, it is the journey that matters. Good luck and please stay resilient and stay curious recording leader... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JBajar
    United States2 years ago
  • Leadership

    Jan and Jim always deliver: great guests, stimulating dialogue and much to absorb!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    COL DD
    United States3 years ago

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Guests bring diverse perspectives, keeping topics fresh and practical.
Consistently high-quality interviews that translate to real leadership impact.
Content is inspirational and personally applicable for leaders at all levels.
Hosts ask sharp questions and keep discussions focused on applicable takeaways.

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TLP529: How Steve Jobs Learned to Lead with Geoffrey Cain
Q: What council would you provide leaders listening to the show given the system and limits we face today?
Learn to work with the limits of the system as much as breaking through it; don't be afraid to rethink vision in light of practical constraints, assemble the right team to push back when needed, and explore alternative paths when obstacles appear.
TLP526: The Surprising Link Between Great Parents and Great Leaders
Q: What role does healthy struggle play in developing leadership from a young age?
Healthy struggle builds resilience, problem-solving, and real-world skills; removing all challenges can hinder development, so families should design opportunities for kids to face appropriate challenges while providing guidance and support.
TLP526: The Surprising Link Between Great Parents and Great Leaders
Q: How do you differentiate between success and fulfillment in value creation?
Fulfillment is an internal measure tied to balanced progress across material, emotional energy, and spiritual connectedness, whereas traditional success often focuses on external achievements or wealth; the two can align when driven by purpose.
TLP526: The Surprising Link Between Great Parents and Great Leaders
Q: What is the biggest design flaw you see in how families are led today?
Many families lack a clear, shared framework for leadership; they don't define what it means to be a leader within the family, which leads to misaligned expectations and inconsistent accountability.
TLP523: Tom Rath: The Daily Question That Changes How You Lead
Q: Is there a difference between being successful and being useful?
Tom Rath argues that usefulness—contributing meaningfully to others and the world—matters more than traditional metrics of success, and that true leadership is rooted in how you impact people around you rather than chasing prestige or personal achievement.

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What is The Leadership Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on leadership, organizational culture, and practical guidance for growing and leading teams. Episodes blend interviews with founders, CEOs, and academics with actionable frameworks around authentic leadership, coaching, and building high-performing cultures. Notable throughlines include balancing purpose and profitability, fostering humane leadership in remote and hybrid environments, and leveraging tools like structured debate, psychological safety, and ethical governance to scale organizations. A recurring strength is translating leadership theory into concrete tactics for managers at every level, whether navigating exits, scaling with people systems, or navigating the future of work with AI and technology. The format of... more

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1. Geoffrey Cain
2. David Robson
3. Lee Benson
4. David Craig
5. Patrick Emmons
6. Tom Rath
7. Kim Svoboda
8. Donnie Boivin

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