
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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Oct 28, 2023 • 44min
#0255 – How to be a Leader not a Manager with Sonya Shelton
Today, I’m joined by Sonya Shelton and we talking about How to be a Leader not a Manager. Sonya is the CEO of Executive Leadership Consulting. She founded this company in 2007 with a passion for partnering with leaders and high achievers to create a clear vision and build work environments where employees are fulfilled and completely committed to their organization’s success. She is the author of the #1 Amazon bestselling book You’re an Executive, but Are You a Leader?: The Executive’s Simple Guide to Creating, Communicating and Achieving the Vision. In this book, Sonya helps readers understand the hidden practices that allow leaders to move people to action, ignite their passions, and inspire them to do better. I’m excited to have her on the show to learn How to be a Leader not a Manager. Show resources:Sonya Shelton's websiteYou’re an Executive, but Are You a Leader? 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

Oct 25, 2023 • 43min
#0254 – Living a Life of Fulfillment with Dr. Eric Recker
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Eric Recker, and we're talking about Living a Life of Fulfillment. Eric spent the first half of his life doing what he thought he had to do - putting his nose down and enduring the grind. But, it was never quite enough. Through his experiences with triathlons, mountain climbing, owning a dental practice with a team of 20, becoming a pilot, and extensive travel, he learned that what he was searching for wasn’t at the top of the mountain. In the second half of his life, he is committed to helping people learn to live present in their own lives and find a life of fulfillment, not just accomplishment. Through his coaching, speaking, and writing, he is working to help as many people as possible learn about Living a Life of Fulfillment. Show resources:The False Sense of Urgency and How to #WINtheNOW bookEricrecker.com5 Days of Knock Back Burnout ChallengeSponsors: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

Oct 21, 2023 • 40min
#0253 – Skills for a Successful Career with Mark Herschberg
Today, I’m joined by Mark Herschberg, and we're talking about Skills for a Successful Career. Educated at MIT, Mark has spent his career launching and fixing new ventures at startups, Fortune 500s, and academia. He has developed new software languages, online marketplaces, new authentication systems, and tracked criminals and terrorists on the dark web. Mark helped create the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, which is MIT’s “Career Success Accelerator,” where he’s taught for twenty years. Mark is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn more about these essential Skills for a Successful Career.Show resources:The Career Toolkit bookthecareertoolkitbook.comBrain Bump AppSponsors: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

Oct 18, 2023 • 42min
#0252 – What Leaders Need to Know about Sales with Dave Kahle
Today, I’m joined by Dave Kahle, and we're talking about What Leaders Need to Know about Sales. Dave is an author, speaker, and sales trainer with over 30 years of experience. He has authored 13 books, including Question Your Way to Sales Success, 11 Secrets of Time Management for Salespeople, and How to Sell Anything to Anyone Anytime. Dave has presented in 47 states and 11 countries and has personally and contractually worked with over 500 sales organizations. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about What Leaders Need to Know about Sales. Show resources:Dave Kahle websiteSponsors: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

Oct 14, 2023 • 43min
#0251 – Put Your Team First with Galen Hair
Today, I’m joined by Galen Hair, and we're learning how to Put Your Team First. Galen is the owner of Insurance Claim HQ. He is a property casualty attorney who has helped over 1,700 families rebuild their homes and businesses. While the pandemic created unprecedented challenges for many businesses, Galen took a different approach than most. Rather than focusing solely on his company’s financial bottom line, he prioritized the well-being of his employees. Through his unwavering commitment to keeping every member of his team employed, he successfully avoided layoffs and resignations. I’m excited to have him on the show to understand his approach and how that has helped him rapidly grow his business. If you want to succeed, you need to Put Your Team First.Show resources:Insurance Claim HQ websiteSponsors: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

Oct 11, 2023 • 43min
#0250 – Understanding Transformational Leadership with Dr. Vesa Nissinen
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Vesa Nissinen, and we're talking about Understanding Transformational Leadership. Vesa is the founder and president of Deep Lead Inc., where he develops leaders through his Deep Lead Program, which is based on transformational leadership research. He is a retired Colonel in the Finnish military. I’m excited to have him on the show to build a better understanding of Transformational Leadership. Show resources:Deep Lead websiteDr. Vesa Nissinen on LinkedInSponsors: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

Oct 7, 2023 • 41min
#0249 – How to Focus and Align for Better Results with Chad Bareither
Today, I’m joined by Chad Bareither, and we're talking about How to Focus and Align for Better Results. Chad is an Operations Management Consultant who helps companies meet their improvement goals. He is the Owner and Principal Consultant at Bareither Group Consulting. He is the author of a brand new book called Improve LESS: The Focus and Align Framework™ for Sustainable Continuous Improvement. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn about How to Focus and Align for Better Results.Show resources:Improve LESS bookBareither Group ConsultingChad Bareither on LinkedInSponsors:Becoming More book on AmazonHabitStackIgnite 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

Oct 4, 2023 • 43min
#0248 – Leading with Vulnerability with Jacob Morgan
Today, I’m joined by Jacob Morgan, and we are talking about Leading with Vulnerability. Jacob is a professionally trained futurist, keynote speaker, and best-selling author of 5 books. His most recent book is called Leading with Vulnerability: Unlock Your Greatest Superpower to Transform Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about Leading with Vulnerability.Show resources:Leading with Vulnerability bookleadwithvulnerability.combonus@thefutureorganization.comjacob@thefutureorganization.comSponsors: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

Sep 30, 2023 • 46min
#0247 – Becoming More with Dianna Kokoszka
Today, I’m joined by Dianna Kokoszka, and we're talking about Becoming More. Dianna is the former CEO of Keller Williams MAPS Coaching and Training program, which became a 500 million dollar company. As an innovator, creator, and author of the program, she helped lead the company to be recognized as the number one training company in the world. She has a brand new book out called Becoming More: You Can't Get to Better Until You Get to Different. The book helps readers take control of their careers and leave a positive and life-changing legacy. I’m excited to have on her the show to learn about Becoming More.Show resources:Becoming More book on AmazonBecomingmorebook.comDianna Kokoszka on InstagramSponsors:Learning to Scale at Theodo Group book 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

Sep 26, 2023 • 47min
#0246 – Learning to Scale your Business with Catherine Chabiron & Fabrice Bernhard
Today, I’m joined by Catherine Chabiron & Fabrice Bernhard, and we're talking about Learning to Scale your Business. Catherine is a Lean Management Sensei, a master with 40 years of experience, and an author of multiple books and articles on lean methodology. She helps companies reinvent their culture and foster greater employee engagement in the face of growth. Fabrice co-founded Theodo, a software company, in 2009, which has grown on average 50% a year for the last eight years and generated over $95 million turnover in 2022. Their impressive growth is a testament to their Lean management strategy, which is inspired by the Toyota Production System. I’m excited to have them both on the show to learn how to use lean techniques to get people engaged as you are learning to scale your business.Show resources:Learning to Scale at Theodo Group book Catherine Chabiron on LinkedInFabrice Bernhard on LinkedInSponsors: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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