Best The Outer Drive Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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The Lie That’s Killing Trust at Work 42:35

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Let's take a hard look at one of the most celebrated buzzwords in modern organizations: “speak-up culture.” On paper, it sounds empowering. It promises openness, authenticity, and progress. But the …

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The Leadership Divide: Fear vs. Aspiration — Part 2: The Power of Aspirational Leadership 36:33

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! In our last episode, we uncovered the hidden costs of fear-driven leadership—how it weakens trust, limits innovation, and leaves organizations stuck in survival mode. Today, in Part 2 of our series,…

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#195 - 2025 Mid-Year-In-Review - Part 2 - TV Shows 1:31:26

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Todd & Preston conclude their mid-year review focusing on the following TV shows from the 2nd half of 2025. - 9-1-1 (ABC / Hulu) - Am I the A-Hole (Smosh YouTube Channel) - Andor (Disney+) - Common Side Effects (Cartoon Network - Adult Swim) - Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+) - Doc (Fox / Hulu) - Doctor Who (Disney+) - Ghosts (CBS / Paramount+) - Ha…

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The Leadership Divide: Fear vs. Aspiration — Part 1: The High Cost of Fear 42:14

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! The first in a two-part series on a powerful leadership contrast: Aspirational Leadership vs. Fear-Driven Leadership. In this opening conversation, we’re taking a deep dive into fear-driven leadersh…

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How is the far right shaping our future? 32:46

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Across the world, far right ideas, once confined to the political fringe, have entered the mainstream. They spread through social media feeds and dominate tabloid headlines. Many fear they’re transforming politics, threatening democracy and tearing at the fabric of society. Joanna Bale meets Imam Adam Kelwick, whose Liverpool mosque was surrounded …

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How to Take Away a Narcissist's Power 33:55

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Have you ever felt like someone in your life always has to win, always has to be right, and somehow always leaves you doubting yourself? You may be dealing with a narcissist. And here’s the truth: y…

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#194 - 2025 Mid-Year In Review - Part 1 - Movies 1:02:36

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Join Preston & Todd as they recap the first half of 2025. In Part 1 of this two-parter, they cover movies they've seen from January to June of 2025. Granted, they didn't see a lot of new 2025 movies, so some of their picks are older movies that they just saw for the first time this year. In this episode, the Geeks cover... - Captain America: Brave …

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Cultural Transformation: Which Comes First, Belief or Behavior? 38:06

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! If you're serious about transforming your organizational culture, you must start at the top! Because when leaders change, everything changes. One of the most powerful levers for culture transformati…

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Smart by Design: How Great Organizations Empower Women 51:26

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! In a world where diversity is often reduced to hiring quotas and optics, truly smart organizations understand that empowerment is a system, not a slogan. They build cultures where women are not just…

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Lips, Lies & Leadership: The Kiss Cam That Shook the C-Suite 39:50

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! What unfolds when personal lapses collide with professional responsibility? The recent controversy surrounding Astronomer’s CEO and Chief People Officer has sparked a global dialogue—less about scan…

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The Transparency Trap: How Manipulative Leaders Weaponize Openness 36:57

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! What can be one of the most insidious threats to organizational trust: the Transparency Thief. These are leaders who disguise manipulation as openness—soliciting vulnerability not to build connectio…

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Decoding the Journey: From Assessment to Transformation with Dr. Nina Steigerwald 44:01

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! At John Mattone Global, we stand by a guiding principle: “Prescription before diagnosis is malpractice.” But what does that really mean in the context of leadership coaching—and how do we accurately…

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Signal Over Noise: Leading with Clarity in a Distracted World 39:52

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Signal-to-Noise Ratio. Originally an engineering term, SNR is about boosting the clarity of your message while reducing everything that muddles it. In a world crowded with opinions, posturing, and c…

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Seeing What You Can’t See – Uncovering Leadership Blind Spots 33:04

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! What is one of the most overlooked threats to leadership effectiveness: Blind Spots. These aren’t flaws of intelligence, character, or intention—they’re gaps in self-awareness that quietly derail pr…

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#193 - TV Review - Batman TAS Episodes "Almost Got 'Im" and "Baby-Doll" 1:13:38

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In this trip back to the 1990s, the Geeks investigate two "Batman: The Animated Series" episodes, "Almost Got 'Im" and "Baby-Doll." These are two episodes chosen by Preston for Todd to sample. - "Almost Got 'Im" is an episode where a handful of Gotham City's biggest villains play poker & reminisce about times that they almost defeated Batman. What …

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Commanding Presence: The Fearless Voice of Leadership with Jimmy Cannon 1:00:43

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Consider a leader who consistently commands attention in meetings—someone whose presence inspires action, fosters connection, and drives results. What sets these individuals apart and ensures their …

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The Questions Only Great Leaders Dare To Ask 40:01

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! What sets great leaders apart from the mediocre? It’s not the title—they often hold the same one. The real difference lies in how they show up when it matters most: in moments of discomfort, uncerta…

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#192 - Movie Review - Robocop (1987) 1:19:17

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This week, the Geeks review the original 1987 cybernetic law enforcement movie, "Robocop." I'd buy that for a dollar...but, you get to listen for free. - This was one of the picks still remaining from our dearly departed Dave Teague. When asked why he might have chosen this movie for the list, one Geek had an immediate answer. What did he say? - Wh…

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Principled Under Fire: Leadership When It Counts 47:31

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Leadership, when it counts, is less about bravado, more about belief. Major Dick Winters was a highly respected leader known for his calm, decisive, and principled approach to leadership. Major Wint…

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#191 - Lost Drive-Time Chat #10 - Transformers One, Borderlands, IF, Inside Out 2, TV, Wrestling, and more... 1:32:49

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Better late than never. Right? Maybe? This special time-capsule episode is a Todd & Preston's Drive-Time Chat from October 2024 that was held back, first to make room for other time-sensitive episodes...and then forgotten. But, it's finally here. Take a trip back in time to hear Preston & Todd discuss the following movies & TV shows... - "Transform…

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Misguided Advocacy: The Rise of "Workplace Kens and Karens" 45:56

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! In modern workplaces, there are employees who consistently exhibit entitled, demanding, or overly critical behavior. Commonly referred to as “Workplace Karens” (a cultural term stemming from interne…

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Leaders, What's The Deal? 41:11

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Let's ask the question that’s been whispered in boardrooms and sidestepped in leadership circles: Why do so many executives avoid executive coaching? For some, it’s the fear of vulnerability—admitti…

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#190 - Movie Review - Real Genius (Val Kilmer's 2nd movie) 1:13:05

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In this episode, we review "Real Genius" (1985), the 2nd feature film in the long career of Val Kilmer (b. 1959, d. 2025). Recorded on 22 June 2024, this is a "time capsule" episode. - Which Geek was the most excited about reviewing this movie? - Which Geek was the most...confounded(?)...by the movie? - Which science classes did the Geeks take in c…

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Internal vs External Coaching with Master Executive Coaches Eric Hicks, PHD, and Lance Hazzard 50:01

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Organizations face an important decision when investing in leadership development. Should they build coaching expertise within their ranks, leveraging institutional knowledge and existing relationsh…

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#189 - Post-Review Discussion - Summer 2025 Movie Trailers, Episodes of This Podcast, Killer Klowns From Outer Space, Anora, and more... 54:57

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We hope you enjoyed the "Thunderbolts*" review from episode #189. During that recording we also talked about summer movie trailers, classic episodes of this podcast, the 1980s horror-comedy "Killer Klowns From Outer Space," the Oscar-winning "Anora" (and what Todd thought about it; can you guess whether he liked it or not?), and more. The recording…

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#188 - Movie Review - Thunderbolts* 1:27:40

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The Geeks have their first review from summer 2025, the new MCU movie, "Thunderbolts*." - How do the Geeks feel about the use of prevalence of guns in a Marvel movie? - What real-life politician did Preston relate to Julia Louis-Dreyfus's character in the movie? - Was this movie too drab, and how much could that be the fault of the projector in the…

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Breaking Barriers for Women in Leadership: The Real Challenges Women Face 58:58

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Women in leadership continue to navigate obstacles that go beyond skill and ambition—bias, imposter syndrome, work-life balance, and the pressure to meet expectations in male-dominated spaces. The p…

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Is AI destroying the planet? 31:17

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Artificial intelligence is transforming the world around us, offering increased productivity and promising to help tackle difficult problems like global warming. But behind the scenes, its environmental costs are mounting. From massive energy use to vast quantities of water required to cool data centres, AI’s footprint is growing fast. So, in an ag…

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#187 - Movie Review - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) 1:28:00

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We're back with a review of a classic movie, "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory." Sure, it's gotten another adaptation and a prequel, but this is the original 1971 version starring Gene Wilder. - Is Willy Wonka benevolent & eccentric or a psychotic child-murderer? Do the Geeks have an answer to the question, or is the movie successfully ambivalen…

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Power vs. Service: The Leadership Divide 59:27

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Leadership isn’t just about holding a title—it’s about the impact a leader has on their team. Some leaders wield power, using manipulation, control, and authority to drive results. Others serve with…

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Leadership in Coaching: A Conversation with ICF CEO Magdalena Mook 48:45

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! We’re honored to be joined by Magdalena Mook, the visionary CEO of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Under her leadership, ICF has become a cornerstone for professional coaching, shaping …

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The Human Touch in Leadership with Thomas Gelmi, Executive Coach 35:45

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! In a BANI World (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible), why is it critical to realize the human touch in leadership? The reason is that leadership isn’t just about strategy and decision-mak…

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Loyalty and Legacy: Leadership Lessons from the Yellowstone Ranch 40:07

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! The TV series Yellowstone has become one of the most popular series in recent history. By examining the leadership traits of key characters like John Dutton and Rip Wheeler, we uncover actionable in…

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How do we avoid falling for online scams? 32:36

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What type of person falls for an online scam? Who are the fraudsters and how does colonialism motivate them? And what’s the connection between criminality and pop music? This episode of LSE iQ looks at how we can avoid falling for online scams. We think it couldn’t happen to us, but incidents of online fraud are escalating at an alarming rate, affe…

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Leading with Humility: Lessons from Samsung's Co-CEO, Han Jong-Hee 25:25

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! We all have heard stories of remarkable leadership, groundbreaking innovation, and enduring legacies. For many around the globe, that would be one visionary leader who redefined what it means to lea…

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The Leadership DNA: A Conversation with John Mattone Global CEO Nick Mattone 39:59

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! For the sixth time in the past seven years—2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025—Globalgurus.org has recognized John Mattone, founder of John Mattone Global (JMG), as the prestigious world’s #1 exe…

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The Consequences of Promoting Poor Leaders: The Effects on Team Productivity 35:19

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Promoting poor leaders can devastate team productivity and morale, creating a cascade of issues within an organization. From a lack of clear direction and stalled decision-making to fractured collab…

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#186 - Special Topic - Favorite Female TV Characters - PART 2 of 2 1:42:10

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The wait is over. It's time to reveal our top 8 picks! Preston & Todd complete the Favorite Female TV Characters countdown, highlighting standout women from space opera, fantasy, gritty dramas, comedies, animation, and more. The female characters in this episode include... - 3 military officers from sci-fi shows - 2 business owners from two very di…

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The Consequences of Promoting Poor Leaders: The Impact on Employee Morale 33:43

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Promoting poor leaders can devastate employee morale, trust, and productivity. Incompetent leadership breeds uncertainty, frustration, and disengagement, with employees doubting decisions, feeling u…

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The Consequences of Promoting Poor Leaders 32:06

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! "Promoting poor leaders—whether in business or politics—can lead to catastrophic consequences. It’s like handing the wheel of a ship to someone who can’t steer; disaster is inevitable. In business, …

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#185 - Special Topic - Favorite Female TV Characters - PART 1 of 2 1:17:53

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From brilliant scientists and fearless leaders to quirky oddballs and animated icons, television has given us some unforgettable female characters. In this episode, Preston & Todd kick off a two-part countdown of their all-time Favorite Female TV Characters, revealing ranks 20 through 09. Way back in episodes #037 & #039, the Geeks listed their Fav…

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Are we in danger of losing our communities? 29:58

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With the cost-of-living crisis leading to the closure of community spaces around the UK, and the pressures on urban development projects, this episode of LSE iQ asks, are we in danger of losing our communities? Speakers: Professor Shani Orgad, Dr Divya Srivastava , Dr Julia King, Dr Olivia Theocharides-Feldman Research links: “Listening in times of…

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The Evolution of Apple: The Leadership Styles of Tim Cook 29:31

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! The numbers are staggering: Total Value of Outstanding Shares - $3.72 Trillion USD (for context, the GDP of the UK is $3.1 Trillion, India is $3.6 Trillion) Annual revenue of $3.91.1 Billion Profit …

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Greatness Through Collaboration: Insights from Nick Sirianni on Leadership 36:01

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! You Can’t Be Great Without the Greatness of Others - Nick Sirianni Nick Sirianni, head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, leads with a modern, player-centric approach, emphasizing emotional intellige…

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Fast and Furious: A Legacy of Leadership and Loyalty 40:27

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! If you're an action movie enthusiast, you're probably eagerly anticipating the latest release from the Fast and Furious franchise. These films feature high-speed car races and chase, daring heists, …

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#184 - 2024 Year In Review - PART 2 - TV and more 1:26:30

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Continuing with the 2024 Year In Review, the Geeks list and rate their favorite TV seasons of 2024. There's also a little bit about music, wrestling, and books. The TV shows covered in this episode include: ABC / Hulu - 9-1-1 (seasons 7 & 8) - High Potential (season 1) - The Rookie (season 6) Amazon Prime - Batman: Caped Crusader (season 1) - Fallo…

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Dana White - Authentic Leader of the UFC 29:56

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Dana White's leadership in the UFC exemplifies a blend of authoritative management, strong personal branding, entrepreneurial vision, and direct community engagement. His style has garnered praise f…

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Do we need to drive? 29:24

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This episode of LSE iQ looks at whether we should still be driving, whether public transport in cities has helped alleviate the need to drive and how driverless cars are still a distance away from really helping solve the issue of the number of cars on the road.Contributor (s) Dr Phillip Rode, Professor Rachel Aldred, Dr Chris Tennant and Indira Ra…

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Flushing Money Down The Drain: The Real Cost of Poor Leadership 43:46

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! Let's start with just a few numbers from 2024, shall we? 7% of total revenues Organizational loss of revenue at $126K per year 11% of Global GDP $680 Billion in the US alone 82% of employees looking…

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DEI is DOA 38:11

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Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! A few years back, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) were championed as the remedy for workplace inequities. It aimed to create a future where marginalized voices, justice-impacted individuals, …