
Deep Leadership
“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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Dec 3, 2023 • 45min
#0265 – The Leadership of Admiral Rickover with Dr. Claude Berube
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Claude Berube, and we're discussing the Leadership of Admiral Rickover. Claude wrote his doctoral dissertation on the Navy during Andrew Jackson’s presidency, which became the book On Wide Seas. He has worked on political campaigns, as an analyst and team leader at the Office of Naval Intelligence, as a national security fellow in the U.S. Senate, and as a defense contractor for Naval Sea Systems Command and the Office of Naval Research. He is concluding nearly 20 years of teaching at the U.S. Naval Academy. He retired as a Commander from the US Navy Reserves, where he was an intelligence officer. His third novel, The Philippine Pact, came out earlier this year, and his fifth non-fiction book, Rickover Uncensored, is now available. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the life and leadership of Admiral Rickover, a man who had a tremendous impact on the U.S. submarine force.Show resources:Rickover UncensoredDr. Claude Berube's author profileSponsors:The Qualified Leadership SeriesIgnite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 2023 • 45min
#0264 – How to Tame Toxicity at Work with Kimberly Benoit
Today, I’m joined by Kimberly Benoit, and we're talking about How to Tame Toxicity at Work. Kimberly is a leadership & workplace toxicity expert who coaches, consults, and speaks for organizations needing fresh strategies to keep great leaders, unite teams, and combat toxicity. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience across a variety of industries and companies, from small nonprofits to Fortune 50s like Target. Kimberly believes we all bring our own “BS” to the workplace buffet, so kicking toxic cultures has to start from the inside out. She is the bestselling author of We’ve All Done It: Getting Real About the Role We Each Play in a Toxic Workplace. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about How to Tame Toxicity at Work.Show resources:Kimberly Benoit website3 Basic Things Leaders Should Be Doing to Create a Highly Engaged TeamWe’ve All Done It bookSponsors:The Qualified Leadership SeriesIgnite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 2023 • 43min
#0263 – How to Lead inside a Corporation with Frank Höving
Today, I’m joined by Frank Höving, and we're talking about How to Lead inside a Corporation. Frank is Vice President of the Western European Market Cluster for Symrise, a $6 billion B2B supplier of food ingredients, scent, and flavor products. He is a results-driven, compassionate leader who has a successful track record of delivering profitable growth. He has dedicated his life to “Doing Good From Farm to Fork” - beginning with his family’s farming background to making a positive impact in the industry through successful leadership. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn How to Lead inside a Corporation.Show resources:SymriseFrank Höving on LinkedInSponsors:The Qualified Leadership SeriesIgnite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2023 • 43min
#0262 – How to be a Courageously Authentic Leader with Tina Parker
Today, I’m joined by Tina Parker, and we are discussing How to be a Courageously Authentic Leader. Tina is the founder of Lead Outside the Lines, bringing her unique, heart-centered, science-backed approach to leadership development. As a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, former C-Level Executive, and founder of multiple businesses, she knows the relentless demands and pressures of leading in a rapidly evolving world. With a master's degree in leadership and certification in neuro-encoding, brain health, and transformational mindset, Tina has become a trusted guide for hundreds of ambitious leaders. Tina helps leaders unleash the Courageously Authentic Leader within and designs a clear pathway to transform their greatest visions into meaningful impact. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn How to be a Courageously Authentic Leader.Show resources:Connect to Your Vision Micro-GuideLead Outside the Lines websiteScale Up EventTina Parker on LinkedInSponsors:The Qualified Leadership SeriesIgnite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 2023 • 51min
#0261 – How to Get Important Things Done with Scott Ward
Today, I’m joined by Scott Ward, and we're discussing How to Get Important Things Done. Scott is the founder of a software company called HabitStack, which, as you know, is a generous sponsor of this podcast. He has a degree in Philosophy. But he’s spent the last two decades in the startup world. He’s been a software developer, a tech entrepreneur coach, and the creator of a software platform that helps teams focus on important goals despite being busy. He’s an expert in the areas of goal setting, strategy execution, accountability, and habit formation. He’s helped people achieve over 35,000 goals through his coaching and software. His goal is to help teams rise above the tyranny of the urgent and build the habit of making important things happen. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn How to Get Important Things Done.Show resources:HabitstackScott Ward on LinkedInSponsors:Ignite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2023 • 44min
#0260 – What is Transformational Leadership? With Dr. Karuna Ramanathan
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Karuna Ramanadan, and we're answering the question, What is Transformational Leadership? Karuna is a transformational leadership expert with nearly three decades of experience supporting senior leaders and organizations through difficult transformations. He is a former naval warship captain from the Republic of Singapore Navy who went on to lead and architect leadership transformation and systems-level change in the Center for Leadership Development. Karuna is currently the Principal Consultant for KR Konsulting, bringing with him deep experience gained from designing and facilitating more than 2,500 company sessions. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn What is Transformational Leadership?Show resources:Dr. Karuna Ramanadan's emailDr. Karuna Ramanadan on LinkedInDr. Karuna Ramanadan's websiteSponsors:Ignite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 2023 • 43min
#0259 – Unleashing your Leadership Potential with Miriam Meima
Today, I’m joined by Miriam Meima, and we're talking about Unleashing your Leadership Potential. Miriam has been a coach & facilitator for over twenty years, dedicating her life to studying the overlap between business and psychology. Miriam has coached founders and executives at hundreds of companies, including a dozen valued at over $1 billion. She works 1:1 with senior leaders, facilitates team offsites, and develops customized leadership development journeys for leaders at all levels. Her specialty is helping people unlock the next level of performance while maximizing authenticity. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn about Unleashing your Leadership Potential. Show resources:Miriam Meima's websiteMiriam Meima on LinkedInSponsors:Ignite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth FollowingOrder my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear SubmarinerOrder my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth FollowingBecome a leader worth following today with these powerful resources:Subscribe to my leadership newsletterFollow Jon S Rennie on TwitterFollow Jon S Rennie on InstagramFollow Jon S Rennie on YouTubeThe Experience of Leadership book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 8, 2023 • 44min
#0258 – Leading with Care with Marian Temelkov
Today, I’m joined by Marian Temelkov, and we're talking about Leading with Care. Marian is the co-founder and CEO of Dynamis Group, a Global Talent Consultancy specializing in Succession, Executive Search, and Leadership Audits. The success of his company is driven by his philosophy of ‘seeing people not for who they are, but for who they can become.’ Marian advocates and champions Leading with Care and the Care Culture. He co-founded the Leaders Who Care platform to increase awareness and to help transform C-Suite executives. He also co-founded the Leader Academy. For over 20 years, he has invested in creating academies, spaces, and communities for future leaders to help them discover a purpose-driven career or establish mission-driven companies. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about Leading with Care. Show resources:Marian Temelkov on LinkedInDynamis Group websiteThe Leaders Who Care PodcastSponsors:Ignite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth FollowingOrder my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear SubmarinerOrder my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth FollowingBecome a leader worth following today with these powerful resources:Subscribe to my leadership newsletterFollow Jon S Rennie on TwitterFollow Jon S Rennie on InstagramFollow Jon S Rennie on YouTubeThe Experience of Leadership book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 4, 2023 • 46min
#0257 – The Power of Latino Leadership with Dr. Juana Bordas
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Juana Bordas, and we are talking about the Power of Latino Leadership. Juana is a pioneer and thought leader in the study of leadership, diversity, and organizational change. She was an advisor to Harvard’s Hispanic Journal, the Kellogg National Fellows, a trustee of the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership and the International Leadership Association. The second edition of her award-winning book, The Power of Latino Leadership: Culture, Inclusion, and Contribution, was published earlier this year. In this book, Dr. Bordas examines how demographics and several other factors are positioning Latinos to be leaders in this century. She addresses how people of all ages can form partnerships and work together to build a more viable future. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about the demographic shifts occurring in the labor market and what we can all learn from the Power of Latino Leadership.Show resources:The Power of Latino Leadership bookDr. Juana Bordas's websiteSponsors:The False Sense of Urgency and How to WIN the NOW bookIgnite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth FollowingOrder my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear SubmarinerOrder my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth FollowingBecome a leader worth following today with these powerful resources:Subscribe to my leadership newsletterFollow Jon S Rennie on TwitterFollow Jon S Rennie on InstagramFollow Jon S Rennie on YouTubeThe Experience of Leadership book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 1, 2023 • 48min
#0256 – The Team that Invented the Barcode with Paul McEnroe
Today, I’m joined by Paul McEnroe, the man who led The Team that Invented the Barcode. Paul is an award-winning engineer who developed multiple state-of-the-art technologies during his long career, including more than two decades in leadership positions at IBM. Paul is best known for his primary role in developing the Universal Product Code (UPC), the barcode used on every product in supermarkets and the retail industry, and the scanners that read them. His brand new book is called The Barcode: How a Team Created One of the World's Most Ubiquitous Technologies. It tells the tale of the Team that Invented the Barcode.Show resources:The Barcode BookSponsors:HabitStackIgnite Management ServicesLiberty Strength ____Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth FollowingOrder my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear SubmarinerOrder my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth FollowingBecome a leader worth following today with these powerful resources:Subscribe to my leadership newsletterFollow Jon S Rennie on TwitterFollow Jon S Rennie on InstagramFollow Jon S Rennie on YouTubeThe Experience of Leadership book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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