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Tune in to FranklinCovey On Leadership, where host Will Houghteling interviews top business thinkers, best-selling authors, researchers, and speakers. Each episode explores practical insights on building resilient cultures, establishing trust with teams and clients, driving breakthrough results, and discovering what makes truly great leadership.
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Episodes
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Jun 4, 2024 • 44min
Hitendra Wadhwa: Inner Mastery, Outer Impact
Hitendra Wadhwa discusses inner mastery and outer impact with Scott Miller, focusing on core energies like purpose, wisdom, growth, love, and self-realization. They explore mental distortions, personal development, and self-awareness, offering valuable insights for leadership and impact.

May 31, 2024 • 29min
Andrew McMahon: Own Your Voice
Andrew McMahon, Something Corporate frontman, discusses leadership lessons from the music industry, his cancer diagnosis impact on personal growth, and the importance of resilience. Topics include overcoming setbacks, band dynamics, nostalgia in music, and the therapeutic role of piano playing.

May 28, 2024 • 34min
Karena Kilcoyne: Rise Above Your Story
Author Karena Kilcoyne shares her journey from trauma to empowerment, emphasizing self-awareness and shedding victim mindsets. She provides tools to break free from limiting narratives and live a fulfilling, limitless life. The podcast covers topics like resilience, childhood trauma, self-reflection, and embracing personal stories for healing.

May 24, 2024 • 39min
Michele Rigby Assad: What Are You Fighting for?
Former CIA agent Michele Rigby Assad shares her journey into the CIA and the importance of understanding different cultures. She discusses the challenges she faced in gaining trust while interrogating individuals and how her experiences taught her valuable lessons. The podcast also explores the cultural dynamics in the Middle East and reflects on the lessons learned from CIA service.

May 21, 2024 • 45min
Sebastian Junger: In My Time of Dying
Sebastian Junger, a bestselling author, shares his near-death experience and the intersection of science and spirituality in his latest book. He discusses facing death, exploring the afterlife as an atheist, and crafting engaging literature with a balance of technical information and human stories.

May 17, 2024 • 32min
Daniel Goleman: Maximizing Optimal Days
Daniel Goleman, expert in emotional intelligence, shares practical tips for building mindfulness and creating 'optimal days'. Topics include managing time effectively, finding purpose in work, and enhancing emotional intelligence for leadership success.

May 14, 2024 • 38min
Grace Puma & Christiana Smith Shi: Building a Career Path
Former C-suite executives Christiana Smith Shi and Grace Puma share insights on career strategies, career forward mindset, strategic career pivots, and the value of collaboration. They discuss building a winning culture, sponsorship over mentorship, and the importance of challenging roles for leadership growth.

May 10, 2024 • 39min
Hasard Lee: The Art of Clear Thinking
Hasard Lee, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and United States Air Force combat pilot, shares insights on mental resilience and decision-making in high-pressure situations. Topics include the importance of preparation, debriefing, and building exceptional leaders. Chapters cover Lee's journey to becoming a combat pilot, the physical and mental demands of flying, global military readiness, and using fast forecasting for decision-making under pressure.

May 7, 2024 • 53min
Kim Scott: How to Work Together Better
Kim Scott, bestselling author, shares insights on creating a workplace culture that optimizes collaboration and honors individuality. Topics include managing biases, disrupting negative behaviors, setting boundaries, and fostering a respectful and collaborative team dynamic. Emphasizes on the importance of acknowledging biases to develop transformative leadership.

May 3, 2024 • 30min
Sheila Heen: Do the Prep Work
Sheila Heen, a Harvard Law School professor, shares insights on navigating difficult conversations in leadership. She emphasizes the need for leaders to be curious, understand their intentions, and separate feelings from facts, especially in a virtual work environment.