
Leader's Lens
Dive into the world of leadership with a cinematic twist on Leader's Lens, where movies meet management. Hosted by Jacob Espinoza, a leadership consultant turned non-profit director, and Cassidy Edwards, a visionary HR professional with a knack for building communities through compassion.
This dynamic duo unpacks leadership lessons hidden in the reels of their favorite films, offering actionable insights for today's leaders. Whether you're steering a Fortune 500 giant or nurturing a grassroots organization, Leader's Lens is your weekly dose of inspiration, blending storytelling with strategic leadership and HR wisdom. Subscribe to Leader's Lens for a unique blend of film analysis and leadership tactics, and let Jacob and Cassidy guide you through the challenges of leadership with lessons from the big screen.
Tune in, transform your leadership journey, and maybe even find your next favorite movie.
Latest episodes

Mar 14, 2023 • 52min
S1 E2: Leadership Principles: How To Lead Large Teams Without Burning Out
How do you get the best from a team of one versus a team of one thousand and one? Find out from one of the best leaders out there.Drew Williams is COO at ConGenius, the software platform for general contractors. He’s led teams all the way from startup to globally remote and is ready to open his leadership playbook.Jacob and Drew talk principles versus tactics, why people follow people, and a football coach’s top hack on caring for team members.Plus you’ll also hear Drew’s thoughts on why the behavior you let slide, is the behavior you’re really promoting.Follow Drew:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewwilliams11/And if you’re looking for deep dives, tactics and the resources you need to up your leadership game, you need Leader’s Lens - Jacob’s twice-weekly newsletter. Sign up here: https://workweek.com/brand/leaders-lens/Follow Jacob:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeespi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrJacobEspi

Mar 7, 2023 • 39min
S1 E1: Effective Communication For Entrepreneurs: Writing Strategies For Success
Jacob is kicking off Season 1 with a VIP guest.Erica Schneider is Head of Content at Grizzle.io, the agency helping B2B and SaaS surpass their demand generation goals by creating content marketing and SEO programs that excel.Jacob and Erica dive into conversation at this virtual event discussing why communication is key to getting shit done, the frameworks leaders need to communicate effectively with teams and customers, and why clarity leaves less room for gray.You’ll also hear Erica’s highly practical content tips, like writing in an active voice, why an example will always drive the point home, and answers to great audience questions.Follow Erica:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-schneider66/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericasmynameAnd if you’re looking for deep dives, tactics and the resources you need to up your leadership game, you need Leader’s Lens - Jacob’s twice-weekly newsletter. Sign up here: https://workweek.com/brand/leaders-lens/Follow Jacob:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakeespi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrJacobEspi

Feb 27, 2023 • 58sec
Leader's Lens - Season 1 Trailer
Great leaders aren’t born great, they’re honed in the fire of failure, ambition, and experience.This is Leader’s Lens, the podcast for leaders battling to scale their leadership, who find themselves constantly fighting fires, and who need the support of a like-minded community.Hosted by Jacob Espinoza, the Fortune 500 leadership consultant turned Non-Profit Director, Leaders’s Lens injects a does of positivity into one of the toughest roles in the world.Jacob’s guests will include some of the most inspirational leaders and founders working right now. With stories, sage advice, and high signal interviews from virtual events, this is the show where you’ll get actionable tactics to drive your organization, and your teams, forward.Season 1 drops soon, with new podcasts every week. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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