
Lead Better
A daily discussion of today's Admired Leadership Field Notes.
Latest episodes

Jul 8, 2025 • 17min
Lead Better - The Fine Line Between High Engagement and Micromanagement
Originally recorded for July 8, 2025 - Scott and Mikey discuss the Admired Leadership Filed Notes published today entitle The Fine Line Between High Engagement and Micromanagement.

Jul 7, 2025 • 16min
Lead Better - Have You Ever Met Someone Who Is Very Funny and Isn’t Smart?
Originally recorded for July 7, 2025 - Scott and Mikey discuss today's Admired Leadership Field Notes entitled Have You Ever Met Someone Who Is Very Funny and Isn’t Smart?

Jul 5, 2025 • 16min
Lead. Better - Leaders Who Can't One Day See Themselves Working For Any of Their Team Members
Originally recorded for July 5, 2025- Scott and Mikey discuss the Admired Leadership Field Notes entitled: Leaders Who Can't One Day See Themselves Working For Any of Their Team Members

Jul 4, 2025 • 16min
Lead Better - The Problem of Celebrating Short-Term Milestones
Originally recorded for July 4, 2025 - Scott and Mikey discuss today's Field Notes - The Problem of Celebrating Short-Term Milestones

Jul 3, 2025 • 18min
Lead Better - In Search of Excellence
Explore the essence of excellence and its impact on leadership. Discover the blend of natural talent and developed skills crucial for success. Learn how to identify real excellence in job candidates beyond surface-level charm. Dive into the importance of engaging lifelong learners and fostering meaningful conversations. Feel inspired to embody successful leadership traits in daily life, and enjoy a light-hearted nod to the Fourth of July as you reflect on these valuable insights.

Jul 2, 2025 • 16min
Lead Better - The Foundational Importance of Executive Functioning
Originally recorded July 2, 2025 - Scott and Mikey discuss today’s Admired Leadership Field Notes entitled The Foundational Importance of Executive Functioning.

Jul 1, 2025 • 15min
Lead Better - Great Leaders Don’t Just Select Talent, They Ensemble It

Jun 30, 2025 • 16min
Lead Better - How Flat Should Your Organization Be?
June 30, 2025 - Scott and Mikey take time to discuss the subject of today's Field Notes entry: How Flat Should Your Organization Be?

Jun 27, 2025 • 17min
Lead Better - What Should I Discuss at My One-on-Ones?
June 27, 2025 - Scott and Mikey take time to discuss the subject of today's Field Notes entry: What Should I Discuss at My One-on-Ones?

Jun 27, 2025 • 17min
Lead Better - A Master Class of Institutional Knowledge
Originally recorded on June 20, 2025 as a companion to the Admired Leadership Field Notes entry that was published the same day.