

Deep Leadership
Jon S. Rennie
“Leadership is a People Business.” That's the philosophy of this leadership podcast from Jon Rennie. It's real-world, actionable advice from Jon as well as his expert guests. As a former Cold War Submarine Officer who spent 22 years leading businesses in Corporate America before starting his own manufacturing business, he knows that leadership matters!
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Sep 26, 2025 • 36min
#0396 – The 5 Promises Every Leader Must Keep with Dr. Roger Gerard
What if the key to engagement and loyalty comes down to just five promises?
In this episode of Deep Leadership, Dr. Roger Gerard explains how leaders can:
Prevent burnout by treating people as professionals, not commodities
Build authentic trust that fuels performance
Avoid the “cynics, apathetics, and naysayers” trap
Keep teams motivated with five simple but powerful commitments
Roger is an author, consultant, and keynote speaker who has spent decades guiding leaders toward authentic, people-focused leadership. If you want to strengthen your culture and earn the loyalty of your team, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
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Show resources:
rogergerard.com
Sponsors:
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Sep 19, 2025 • 43min
#0395 – Cultivating Conditions for Employee Growth with Dr. Britt Yamamoto
Dr. Britt Yamamoto, an educator and author of The Soil of Leadership, explores innovative leadership through the metaphor of soil. He reveals why traditional quick fixes fail due to depleted organizational culture and emphasizes cultivating healthy conditions for long-term employee growth. Britt advocates for prioritizing well-being in leadership, moving beyond strategies to nurturing narratives. Discover how a leader's reflective practice can help regenerate culture and prevent burnout, leading to a more engaged workforce.

Sep 13, 2025 • 42min
#0394 – Creating Workplaces People Actually Love with Matt Tenney
What if your workplace was a place people actually wanted to be?
In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Tenney, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Inspire Greatness: How to Motivate Employees with a Simple, Repeatable, Scalable Process. Matt’s TED Talk has been viewed over a million times, and he has helped leaders at organizations such as Salesforce, Marriott, and United Airlines build engaged, high-performing teams.
We talk about:
Why traditional performance reviews fail employees and leaders alike
How to shift from being a boss to being a coach
The secret to building accountability and engagement
Why love should be a leader’s top priority
Practical steps to create workplaces people actually love
👉 If you’re serious about improving your company culture and inspiring greatness in your team, this conversation is for you.
Show resources:
matttenney.com
peoplethriver.com
Matt Tenney’s TED Talk
Sponsors:
Cadre of Men
Farrow Skin Care
Salty Sailor Coffee Company
Leader Connect
The Qualified Leadership Series
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Sep 5, 2025 • 35min
#0393 – Inspiring Leadership for Today’s Changing Workplace with Dr. Matt Poepsel
In this episode of Deep Leadership, we’re discussing Inspiring Leadership for Today’s Changing Workplace. I sit down with Dr. Matt Poepsel, Marine Corps veteran, author of Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership for Our New World of Work, and leadership expert.
We talk about:
The lessons the military teaches about balancing mission and people
Why outdated leadership models no longer work in today’s workplace
How younger generations are reshaping what leadership looks like
The role of fear, ego, and selflessness in becoming a truly great leader
Practical steps leaders can take to inspire trust, foster belonging, and prepare for the future of work
If you’ve ever wondered how to connect with your team, lead with purpose, and thrive in a rapidly changing world, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.
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Show resources:
Dr. Matt Poepsel on LinkedIn
mattpoepsel.com
Expand the Circle Book
Sponsors:
Cadre of Men
Farrow Skin Care
Salty Sailor Coffee Company
Leader Connect
The Qualified Leadership Series
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Sep 2, 2025 • 39min
#0392 – Deep Thinking: The Secret to Better Leadership with Scott Burgmeyer
Are you leading on autopilot? In this episode of Deep Leadership, Scott Burgmeyer joins me to explain why so many leaders fall into the trap of shallow thinking — and how to break free.
We discuss:
Why autopilot decision-making holds leaders back
The hidden personas that drive shallow thinking
A simple model to help you reflect, think deeper, and lead with clarity
How leaders can challenge themselves and their teams to grow
🎧 Episode Title: Deep Thinking: The Secret to Better Leadership
If you want to move beyond surface-level problem-solving and lead with greater insight, this conversation is for you.
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Show resources:
Think: The Road Less Traveled Book
Become More Website
Scott Burgmeyer on LinkedIn
Sponsors:
Cadre of Men
Farrow Skin Care
Salty Sailor Coffee Company
Leader Connect
The Qualified Leadership Series
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Aug 23, 2025 • 37min
#0391 – Unlocking Authentic Leadership with Dr. Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau, and we’re discussing the subject of Unlocking Authentic Leadership. Sylvia is a senior executive coach with 30 years of experience, who helps C-Suite leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers thrive in today’s complex and fast-moving world. She is the founder of the SMART Power method, a groundbreaking approach for succeeding in complexity, with greater impact and ease. Her clients have included UNHCR, European Central Bank, Allianz Global Investors, Red Cross, and Amazon. She is also the author of the bestselling book Who’s In Charge?: Lead with Real
Power and Create an Impact in a Chaotic World. In this book, Sylvia helps leaders become more resilient and powerful, combining success with fulfillment. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn more about Unlocking Authentic Leadership.
Show resources:
Who’s In Charge? Book
Smartpowermethod.com
Sponsors:
Cadre of Men
Farrow Skin Care
Salty Sailor Coffee Company
Leader Connect
The Qualified Leadership Series
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Aug 16, 2025 • 42min
#0390 – Thriving as a Leader by not Walking Alone with Bob Carrothers
Today, I’m joined by Bob Carrothers, and we're talking about Thriving as a Leader by not Walking Alone. Bob is a Master Chair at Vistage Worldwide and brings over 29 years of experience in leadership development and executive coaching. Bob facilitates peer-to-peer boards of CEOs and executives, creating environments conducive to skill enhancement, informed decision-making, and superior results. He
offers individual coaching, arranges expert speakers, and provides access to a global network of over 45,000 board members spanning 35 countries. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about Thriving as a Leader by not Walking Alone.
Show resources:
Bob Carrothers on LinkedIn
vistage.com
Sponsors:
Cadre of Men
Farrow Skin Care
Salty Sailor Coffee Company
Leader Connect
The Qualified Leadership Series
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Aug 9, 2025 • 42min
#0389 – Fix the Real Issues Holding Your Team Back with Sean Glaze
Today, I’m joined by Sean Glaze, and we’re talking about how to fix the real issues holding your team back. Sean is a sought-after leadership and workplace culture speaker who gained valuable insights on turning talent into teamwork as a successful basketball coach – and now he travels around the country to share those actionable lessons. Sean’s engaging conference leadership, keynotes, and custom team building programs have helped clients like Cisco, John Deere, the CDC, and Emory University to increase collaboration, boost productivity, and build Sticky Cultures that inspire more profitable teamwork. Sean’s books, Rapid Teamwork, What Effective Leaders DO, The 10 Commandments of Winning Teammates, and Staying Coachable are entertaining parables that accelerate the growth of leaders and teams. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about how to fix the real issues holding your team back.
Show resources:
Sean Glaze’s website
Sean Glaze on LinkedIn
Tool Box Stuff
Sponsors:
Cadre of Men
Farrow Skin Care
Salty Sailor Coffee Company
Leader Connect
The Qualified Leadership Series
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Aug 2, 2025 • 36min
#0388 – From Setbacks to Slam Dunks: Secrets to Unstoppable Leadership with Angela Lewis
Today, I’m joined by Angela Lewis, and we’re discussing Unstoppable Leadership. Angela is a former professional basketball player, championship-winning coach, and the Head of Operations at SpeakerHUB—a global platform that helps speakers grow their visibility and influence. Drawing from over two decades of experience in sports, education, and entrepreneurship, Angela now empowers elite performers to lead with clarity, communicate with confidence, and bounce forward from life’s toughest setbacks. She’s also the author of multiple books and the creator of the 6V Framework for personal and professional growth. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn from her experience and to discuss Unstoppable Leadership.
Show resources:
Angela Lewis’s website
Angela Lewis on LinkedIn
Angela Lewis on Instagram
Sponsors:
Cadre of Men
Farrow Skin Care
Salty Sailor Coffee Company
Leader Connect
The Qualified Leadership Series
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Jul 26, 2025 • 41min
#0387 – Why Most Company Cultures Are Fake and How to Fix Yours with Margaret Graziano
Today, I’m joined by Margaret Graziano, and we’re discussing Why Most Company Cultures Are Fake and How to Fix Yours. Margaret has
spent her life reinventing herself. She has gone from being a single mother at 19, working at the first Cable TV company, to leading one of the fastest-growing consultancies and becoming a bestselling author. Margaret has continually taken on challenges and learned to move beyond her limits to live a life that inspires and contributes. Using a unique combination of experiential coaching, science-backed development tools, and actionable strategies, Margaret empowers leaders to evolve and enhance their organizational cultures, enabling them to meet today’s challenges. She is the author of Ignite Culture: Empowering and
Leading a Healthy, High-Performance Organization from the Inside Out. I’m excited to have her on the show to discuss Why Most Company Cultures Are Fake and How to Fix Yours.
Show resources:
Margaret Graziano’s website
Ignite Culture Book
Sponsors:
Cadre of Men
Farrow Skin Care
Salty Sailor Coffee Company
Leader Connect
The Qualified Leadership Series
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