

Real Leaders Podcast
Real Leaders Magazine, Kevin Edwards
The Real Leaders Podcast is for leaders who want to do more with their influence. Each episode shares real, honest stories from CEOs and founders about how they built businesses that matter. No fluff — just the lessons, mistakes, and moves that helped them grow their impact. If you're serious about leading with purpose and leaving something meaningful behind, this podcast is for you.
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Sep 25, 2020 • 1h 2min
Ep. 129 Crossing The Fear Line || Siri Lindley, 2x World Champion Triathlete
Siri Lindley is a 2x world champion triathlete, cancer survivor, and current coach who shares how to overcome obstacles to win gold. Lindley was a tri-athlete in college but her sports were field hockey, lacrosse, and hockey. After attending a triathlon event Siri wanted to prove to herself that she could become best in the world. Without even knowing how to swim she dove in headfirst, trained and trained until she became best in the world. She now has a non-profit trying to rescue horses from the slaughterhouse, sign the petition today:
https://www.horsesinourhands.org/
Watch Live: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/siri-lindley

Sep 22, 2020 • 1h 3min
Ep. 128 Good Leaders Get Gratitude || Chester Elton
Chester Elton is a Real Leaders Top 50 Keynote Speaker, #1 best-selling leadership author, and Co-founder of Culture Works who claims that Good Leaders Get Gratitude.
On today’s episode Elton shares:
-Prolific examples of business leaders who credit culture change for their resilience
-How work balance and work harmony differ
-The common ingredients for an engaged workforce
Watch here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/chester-elton

Sep 18, 2020 • 55min
Ep. 127 Who Is A Real Leader? || Jeffrey Hayzlett, CEO of C-Suite Network
Exceed conditions of satisfaction. Jeffrey Hayzlett is a best selling author, host of the All Business Podcast, and CEO of the C-Suite Network who helps you exceed conditions of satisfaction. In today’s episode, Hayzlett shares why picking a side is a good thing, how to pick the best person for the job, and that Real Leaders are those who get sh*t done.
Watch on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/jeffrey-hayzlett

Sep 11, 2020 • 44min
Ep. 126 Jump Out of Bed to Serve Your Customers || Blake Morgan, 40 Top Female Keynote Speakers
If Jeff Bezos can do it, so can you.
Blake Morgan is a customer experience keynote speaker who reminds you that you are in business to serve your customers. On today’s episode Morgan breaks down 3 questions real leaders should be asking themselves:
1. What would make your clients' lives easier and better?
2. Do you jump out of bed excited to serve your customers?
3. What technology is out there to improve your consumers' experience?
Watch the replay: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/blake-morgan

Sep 3, 2020 • 60min
Ep. 125 Prioritizing Your Relationships
Relationship Economics® Advisor David Nour joins the show to share 16 signals that will determine the future of work, why storytelling is a leadership competency, and that business leaders cannot cut their way to growth!
Join live on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/david-nour
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Aug 30, 2020 • 1h 3min
Keep It Real Series #2 - Are You Relevant?
Are you relevant? Simon Mainwaring, Founder, and CEO of We First Branding shares that this is the ongoing question for businesses and their brands if they want to become organizations of the future.
RSVP to ask your questions for any live interview with real leaders at: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast

Aug 27, 2020 • 55min
Ep. 124 The Inspiring Story of Devon Still
Devon Still is a former NFL Defensive End, current cancer awareness advocate, and proud father who discloses the obstacles he overcame on his journey to the league, the playbook he used after his daughter was diagnosed with cancer, and his newfound purpose.
Get Involved: https://stillstrongfoundation.org/
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Aug 24, 2020 • 50min
Ep. 123 Agroforestry || CEO of Propagate Ventures, Ethan Steinberg
Ethan Steinberg is the CEO of Propagate Ventures who joins the show to educate us all on the long term benefits of agroforestry. In today’s episode Steinberg shares his concept of a quadruple bottom line, the history of agroforestry, and how farmers across the country are reacting to using traditional techniques.

Aug 21, 2020 • 1h 14min
Ep. 122 Moral Decisions || My Grandfather, Dr. Roger Gertenrich
Roger Gertenrich is a Korean war medic, former mayor of Salem, OR, and Kevin's grandfather who urges us all today to lead with our moral compass. In today’s episode, Bapa shares how to lead under pressure situations, the importance of building a base, and how to use your compass to get to where you’re going.
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Aug 19, 2020 • 45min
Ep. 121 Why The Crisis Will Only Get Worse || Roger J. Hamilton, Founder of Genius Group
Roger J. Hamilton is the Founder of Genius Group who claims a tsunami market crash is coming and leaders who don't prioritize their digital distribution will drown. In today’s episode, Hamilton explains the problems with printing too much money, how to accelerate the UN global goals, and that the mark of a good leader is how many other leaders one creates.
Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/roger-hamilton
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