
I am a Leadersmith. I help others become better leaders. In this podcast, we discuss all things related to leadership, and I can help you become the kind of leader that you would want to follow. We will talk about leadership in business, the home, and society. #DarinGerdes. #leadership #leadersmith
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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In this episode I want to talk about lessons I learned as I launched a new YouTube Channel.
Lessons:
-Instead of feeling overwhelmed by what you are doing, decide to double down. Do more, not less.
-Don’t worry about results in the short-term. Foc... more
In this episode, I provide 7 keys to becoming a better leader. • I talk about how to become a better leader at work. • I'll provide seven key steps that will help you become a better leader. • I talk about inspiration, motivation, and organizational ... more
Ok, if you are watching this, you watched Part I where you learned Zelenskyy’s formula for uniting the world behind him as Russia invaded Ukraine and Zelensky united the Western Word behind him. In this episode I continue to unpack his speeches to sh... more
The Russian-Ukraine war has raged for more than 8 weeks now. He has been the leader of the free world in defending democracy from aggression. How did he unite and unify the world? What did he say that caused the world to rally to his cause? In this e... more
IS PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY GAY? A SATANIST? NO! HERE IS THE PROOF [EPISODE 214]
The Russian-Ukraine war has raged for more than 7 weeks now. I wrote a book on President Zelenskyy because I found him to be an intriguing leader. You can find it here on ... more
The Russian-Ukraine war has raged for 6 weeks now. I wrote a book on President Zelenskyy because I found him to be an intriguing leader. You can find it here on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Need-Ammunition-Not-Ride-Volodymyr-ebook/dp/B09VVW3NSV/r... more
The Russian-Ukraine war has raged for 6 weeks now. I wrote a book on President Zelenskyy because I found him to be an intriguing leader. You can find it here on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Need-Ammunition-Not-Ride-Volodymyr-ebook/dp/B09VVW3NSV/r... more
It’s easily recognizable in the first few minutes of any podcast, that Dr. Gerdes possesses the ability to take macro concepts/ideas and break them down into relatable actions. In the current state of the Country with “mob rule” and casual socialism leanings, it’s comforting that we still have professors who will stand against the tide to raise up leaders. From his first class my freshman year in 1999, I knew he was one of these teachers. Thank you for continuing to raise the expectations of lea... more
Darin is a colleague and friend and I think he does a great job with his podcast. It's like I'm having a conversation with Darin every episode. He's whip-smart and passionate about making people better leaders. If you've got 15 minutes, take a listen. It's well worth your time.
Darin exudes a passion for sharing leadership strategies in every broadcast. You cannot go wrong with the his wealth of leadership tips and assessing the latest leaders trends for today's marketplace.
I’m hooked! I’ve listen to a few episodes and he is engaging and to the point. I’m excited to listen to more!
Dr. Gerdes brings a wealth of knowledge in his podcast on leadership. He provides so much value and leaves listeners contemplating how to be the best leader they can be - a leader they would want to follow. His content is not only focused on his many years of leadership research and real-life experience, but also on current events, tackling even the most complex leadership issues we face today. This is definitely a great podcast to follow for anyone in a leadership capacity at work, but also any... more
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