Best Practicalleadership Podcasts (2025)

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LDR 081: Learning to Effectively Delegate with Mark Gober 30:44

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7y ago30:44

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In this episode, Mark Gober and I talked about his journey from a beginning leader to managing many people. Through that journey, Mark learned the importance of delegating.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 080: 10 Reasons People Fail To Reach Their Goals And 5 Steps To Be Successful 31:41

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Many people fail to complete their goals. In this episode, I explain 10 reasons why people fail to complete their goals. I also explain how to avoid each failure. And finally, I identify 5 steps to make your goals successful.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 079: Goal Setting Made Easy — Create Goals with the Framework and Plan 27:07

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I have a proven goal setting strategy that will help you set AND complete challenging goals. This episode explains how to create goals using the correct framework and plan.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 078: 6 Leadership Characteristics That Build and Maintain Followership 15:52

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This episode focuses on 6 leadership characteristics that build and maintain followership. They are Honesty, Accountability, Integrity, Work Ethic, Credibility, and Humility.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 077: How to Show Employees That You Appreciate Them with Bert Somsin! 39:30

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Bert Somsin and I discussed his transition from supervisor to manager, tough leadership decisions, how to show employees you appreciate them, the simplicity of leadership and a variety of other topics.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 076: How to Recognize and Avoid Complacency In Leadership! 25:09

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Have you lost your drive to succeed? In this episode, I explain three things that happen when complacency sets in and five tips to overcome complacency.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 075: Create a Leadership Development Environment with Jacob Baadsgaard 40:55

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Jacob Baadsgaard, CEO of Disruptive Advertising, shares his leadership journey and how he has grown his organization from 0-120 employees. He explains the importance of creating the right environment for growth and production.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 074: 5 Steps To Develop Leadership Empathy 20:53

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In this episode, I talk about leadership empathy by defining what leadership empathy is, the difference between empathy and sympathy, and five steps you can take today to develop leadership empathy.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 073: 5 Core Values to Build Leadership Credibility! 20:53

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Whether you are a new or experienced leader, leadership credibility is essential. This episode focuses on four core values to develop leadership credibility.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 072: Tips to Get Back Up in the Face of Discouragement! 14:08

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We all get knocked down, go through discouragement, and have setbacks. In this episode, I explain tips to make it through by getting back up, learning from the setbacks, and trying again to progress.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 071: Have Courage To Be The Leader! 16:25

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In this episode, I explain that we can punch fear in the face! I talk about what fear looks like, how it makes us act, and how we can have courage in the face of fear. I also discuss ways we can have courage to overcome every fear that gets in our way.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 070: Prioritize Effectively Using This Proven Strategy! 14:40

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In this episode, I explain the proven method of buckets that I use to prioritize effectively. As you listen to this episode and put the tips into practice you do more of the right things that lead to your success!By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 069: 5 Reasons Why You Should Keep a Leadership Journal 15:00

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In this episode, I explain what a leadership journal is and five reasons why you should keep a leadership journal. As you use these tips, you will become a better leader with more knowledge of why you do what you do!By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 068: When to Change Through Transformation and a Complete Makeover 14:11

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In this episode, I share points to consider when deciding if change through transformation and a complete makeover is required. I identify several questions you can ask yourself and other thoughts to consider.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 067: 5 Stories of Resilience 24:19

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This is one of my all time favorite episodes! I share five stories of resilience and each story gives hope and encourages us to get back up when the going gets tough.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 066: How to be Resilient When the Going Gets Tough! 11:24

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The focus of this episode is how to be resilient when the going gets tough. We'll discuss five points to consider when you are in the middle of challenges and struggling.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 065: How to Become a Top Negotiator! 29:34

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In this episode, I share negotiation insight from Stuart Diamond's negotiation book, Getting More. We'll discuss times when we negotiate, the overall getting more approach, three key negotiation principles, and the 12 Getting More negotiation strategies.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 064: 5 Pieces of Advice for New Leaders 22:26

7+ y ago22:26

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In this week's episode, I share five pieces of advice for new leaders. These tips will help you start off on the right foot so you can gain the respect of those you lead.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 063: 5 Tips For Leadership and Personal Progress 17:06

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Are you stuck in neutral and not making progress? Are you wishing you could be a better leader today? In this episode, I explain how we can get unstuck in our leadership. I share five tips you can use make leadership and personal progress.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 062: 10 Questions to Determine if You're a Know-It-All 29:18

7+ y ago29:18

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In this episode, I explain what a know-it-all looks like, 10 questions you can ask to determine if you are a know-it-all, and what you can do to overcome the know-it-all mentality.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 061: Four Ways You Influence Others 14:31

7+ y ago14:31

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In this episode, I give an update to last week's podcast and explain four ways you influence others through your actions, words, choices, and decisions.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 060: Five Things Good Listeners Do 12:59

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This episode focuses on how you can become a better listener by doing five things good listeners do. By implementing these techniques, you will become a better listener, improve your relationships, and just become happier!By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 059: Leadership Greatness by Small and Simple Actions 12:01

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I discuss how to become a great leader through small and simple means. I'll explain five actions you can take daily to become a great leader.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 058: Identify and Meet the Needs of Your Target Audience 21:41

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In this episode, we discuss the importance of identifying your target audience and their needs, then addressing their needs.

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LDR 057: Finding Peace Through Meditation 19:34

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In this episode, I share a great story about meditation, how to meditate, and the benefits of regular meditation.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 056: Surround Yourself With Great People 18:38

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In this episode, we'll discuss why and how you should surround yourself with great people. We'll also look at the types of great people you should look for to improve your leadership.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 055: How To Improve Your Leadership with Effective Feedback 19:19

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Feedback is essential for leadership success! This episode focuses on types of feedback, how to request and give it, and four groups from which to ask feedback.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 054: 5 Tips To Effectively Delegate 19:11

7+ y ago19:11

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Delegation in leadership and management is essential to accomplish great things. In this episode, I discuss 5 tips to effectively delegate.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 053: Eight Leadertypes in the White House with Cash Keahey 48:44

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This episode is with the author of the book, Eight Leadertypes in the White House, Cash Keahey. He explains the eight leader types, how he came up with them, and why he chose U.S. presidents as his focus for this book.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 052: Tips To Become An Effective Listener 18:53

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In this episode, I discuss what an effective listener looks like, how to listen effectively, who you should listen to and why listening skills are important.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 051: Overcoming Leadership Challenges with Joseph Paris 45:48

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Guest, Joseph Paris, is a thought leader in operational leadership. We talked about getting to the root of challenging problems, making difficult decisions, dealing with change, and many other great topics!By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 050: 10 Reasons Why Leaders Fail 33:58

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There are many reasons why leaders succeed, but there are also many reasons why they can fail. In this episode, we explore 10 reasons why leaders fail. By learning from these failures, you are more equipped to avoid these failures in your own leadership path. The most common leadership failures I have seen relate to points 9 and 10. I have even fal…

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LDR 049: Top 10 Causes of Leadership Failure 20:11

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I really enjoy watching ESPN's Sports Center and my favorite part is the Top 10 and Not Top 10. So, for this week's episode, I share the Top 10 Causes of Leadership Failure.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 048: 5 Strategies to Overcome the Resistance on Your Leadership Journey 28:02

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I share my recent mountain biking adventure and 5 strategies to overcome resistance on your leadership journey. By following these strategies, I made it home safely from my challenging ride!By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 047: 5 Challenges New Leaders Face in the Corporate World 16:34

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In this episode, I share five challenges new leaders face in the corporate world and how to overcome them.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 046: Follow-up and Follow-through: How To Get Things Done! 31:17

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In this episode, I share my tips, tricks, and other secrets to get things done through effective and timely follow-through and follow-up. These skills have helped me stay on top of my day-to-day activities, get promotions, AND complete large projects.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 045: Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, and Other Great Tips to Improve Your Leadership with Vinny Tafuro 35:03

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Guest, Vinny Tafuro, is a business and non-profit leader, economist, public speaker (soon to be on TEDx), and entrepreneur. We discuss tips to create a leadership structure from scratch, improve public speaking capabilities, and stay humble!By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 044: Why You Need To Be A Curious Leader with Kingsley Grant 37:09

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Guest, Kingsley Grant, is a leader, coach, writer, and family man. We discussed a why leaders need to lead within their context, how to leverage the skills of your team, and why/how you should be a curious leader.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 043: All Things Change with Patrick Casanova 49:09

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Patrick Casanova and I discuss all things change. We look at types of change, how to recognize effective change, how to drive effective change, and many other aspects of change.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 042: Prioritize, Lead People, and Improve Lives with D. Scott Smith 52:20

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Scott Smith is a family man, career professional, and business leader. We discussed a leader's impact, why it's important to prioritize, his organization restructure challenge, four phrases to describe leadership, and a variety of other leadership topics.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 041: Lessons Learned From a Toxic Leader with Annie Spano 35:42

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Annie Spano, the founder of Style Collective explains her leadership journey. She discusses her transformational experience with a toxic leader in the workplace. That drove her to change the world by creating the Style Collective Community.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 040: 10 Reasons Why You Need to Hire a Coach! 19:37

7+ y ago19:37

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This episode features 10 Reasons Why You Need to Hire a Coach! A coach will help you get clear about your goals, hold you accountable, help you gain confidence, and improve your leadership skills.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 039: Executive Coaching with Mary Jo Asmus 32:37

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Our guest, Mary Jo Asmus, held a variety of positions in senior management before becoming an executive coach. We discuss challenges, lessons and her experiences as an executive coach.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 038: Everyone Needs a Leadership Coach and So Do You! 22:56

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Everyone needs a leadership coach and so do you! This episode explains the story of Michael Jordan's high school basketball coach, what is coaching, and why you need a coach. Additionally, I have a special announcement for Leadership Done Right!By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 037: Meaningful and Deep Relationships Lead to Success with Patrick Green 34:33

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Our guest, Patrick Green, held a variety of positions in healthcare leadership including Director of Business Operations, CEO, Executive Director, and Board Member. We discuss why and how meaningful and deep relationships lead to success.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 036: Effectively Communicate and Be Resilient with Suzanne Bates 35:24

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Our guest, Suzanne Bates, is the CEO of Bates Communications, a global coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations improve performance through communicative leadership. We discuss effective leadership communication and how to be resilient.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 035: Developing People by Leading by Example with Lisa Giammalva 30:58

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Our guest, Lisa Giammalva, is a freedom coach. For more than 25 years, she has developed and led sales organizations of 10,000+ motivated entrepreneurs across the world. One of her most important keys to success has been leading by example.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 034: Feedback - The Most Powerful Keys to Success with Kevin Kruse 22:42

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Our guest, Kevin Kruse, is the Founder and CEO of LEADx. He is on a mission to make, over the next ten years, 100 million leaders. We discuss how he learned about feedback and how he overcame the personal challenges related to giving it.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 033: Be Decisive, Take Calculated Risks, and Try New Things with Cynthia Bazin 34:49

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Our guest, Cynthia Bazin, is the president of SmartChic. She is a keynote speaker and premier mentor in Personal Development, Branding, and Business Strategy. We discuss challenging decisions and how they catapult your life, leadership and career.By Brandon W. Jones

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LDR 032: Start with Purpose with Dr. Frumi Rachel Barr 24:31

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Our guest, Dr. Frumi Rachel Barr, is truly an entrepreneur. She's run 5 entrepreneurial adventures and been the CEO/CFO of multiple companies. Through these adventures, she learned you must start with purpose.By Brandon W. Jones