The Global Leadership Podcast

Les McKeown, Founder and CEO of Predictable Success, shares his insights as a serial entrepreneur working with fast-growing companies. He discusses the six stages of organizational growth and how leaders can effectively navigate them. McKeown emphasizes the importance of collaboration and structured principles in achieving success. He also addresses the staggering statistic that 80% of new businesses fail, highlighting the need for resilience and realistic expectations among founders. This conversation sets the groundwork for a deeper understanding of leadership strategies.

Carey Lohrenz, a trailblazing former U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot and bestselling author, shares invaluable insights on leadership under pressure. She discusses practical strategies to pursue excellence and manage challenges effectively. Lohrenz emphasizes the importance of debriefing and open communication to enhance team performance. She also offers actionable note-taking techniques and daily goal-setting strategies to maintain focus amid distractions, all grounded in her inspiring journey in aviation and overcoming self-doubt.

Discover the art of de-cluttering leadership as David Ashcraft shares strategies to maintain clarity in your role. Learn how prioritizing commitments can transform your leadership style and make way for effective decision-making. Explore the impact of COVID-19 on organizational dynamics and the importance of communication. Uncover the power of simplifying tasks and leveraging team strengths for better results. Finally, reflect on unexpected moments of free time as opportunities for reassessment and renewed purpose.

In this conversation with Dr. Tasha Eurich, an organizational psychologist and bestselling author, the idea of becoming 'shatterproof' takes center stage. Tasha challenges the traditional notion of resilience, encouraging leaders to see stress as a catalyst for growth and thriving. She shares her transformative journey from musical theater to psychology, discusses the roots of her entrepreneurial passion, and highlights the importance of recognizing personal resilience limits. Tune in for insights on navigating chaos and turning challenges into opportunities.

Jo Saxton, a leader at the Ezer Collective and educator at Bethel University, has dedicated her career to empowering future leaders. In this discussion, she highlights the unique needs of younger leaders and the essential role of mentorship, especially for women in STEM. Jo addresses the evolving mindset of Gen Z in a post-COVID world, emphasizing their craving for stability and authenticity. She also explores the complexities of collaboration and the importance of recognizing quieter voices in leadership, advocating for a supportive, appreciative work environment.

Arthur C. Brooks, a Harvard Business School professor and bestselling author known for his insights on leadership and happiness, shares intriguing takes on the science behind joy. He discusses meta-cognition techniques to enhance personal happiness. Listeners learn about mastering emotions to lead effectively and the arrival fallacy, where achieving goals may not guarantee lasting happiness. Brooks also connects with young adults, emphasizing the importance of navigating life's complexities rather than merely facing challenges. Prepare to take notes on happiness!

How can leaders stay holistically healthy amidst demands for high-performance and the constant chaos of the modern world? GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft sits down with Whitney Putnam to share his thoughts on what leaders can do to care for themselves so they can stay in the game for the long haul. 

Stephanie Chung spent her career in the aviation industry, rising from being a baggage handler to eventually making history as the first African American and second female president of a major private aviation company. During that rise, she was a top sales executive, generating $1B in revenue annually. Stephanie is now a highly sought-after speaker, and her most recent book, Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You, was released in 2024. In this conversation with GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft, Stephanie shares about her leadership journey, and how all leaders of all kinds can learn to be allies of the individuals on their teams.

Dan Owolabi, a CEO, author, and founder of Branches Worldwide, discusses the power of faith-driven entrepreneurship to uplift communities. He emphasizes how authentic leadership fosters meaningful change, especially in developing nations. The conversation reveals the importance of community support and genuine connections in leadership. Dan shares personal insights on aligning purpose with professional decisions through divine dialogue, showcasing relatable stories of transformative relationships that enrich community engagement.

At the 2024 Global Leadership Summit GLN President and CEO, David Ashcraft interviewed Joni Eareckson Tada—an internationally recognized speaker, author, and advocate who has spent decades leading with grace, resilience, and faith. After a diving accident left her quadriplegic at 17, Joni turned her pain into purpose, founding Joni and Friends, a global ministry serving people with disabilities. Her journey is a powerful testament to the kind of leadership that transcends circumstances—one marked by courage, service, and unwavering hope.   In this episode, we’ll dive into Joni’s journey to become the leader she is today, how leaders can better steward suffering, and other priceless pieces of wisdom from her life. Whether you're leading in business, ministry, or everyday life, Joni’s wisdom will challenge and encourage you.