
Intentional Leader with Cal Walters
Let's be honest. The hardest person you will ever have to lead is the person you look at in the mirror everyday.
Self-leadership is the most important thing we do as leaders, but it's hard.
And it hasn't gotten any easier in a world of smart phone addiction, social media comparison, global pandemics, and information overload (just to name a few obstacles).
That's why Intentional Leader exists.
We help leaders take the guesswork out of self-leadership, fight a reactionary lifestyle, accelerate their personal growth, and achieve their God-given potential at home, at work, and in their communities.
This is why we get out of bed each morning. We love helping leaders on their personal growth journey! Because we know when the leader gets better everyone benefits. Organizations, communities, and families all thrive when the leader is thriving.
We are a team of ordinary people with an extraordinary passion for personal growth and helping leaders thrive.
Join this community to pursue personal growth and leadership excellence, to inspire others, and make a lasting impact on the world. Life is short, so let's make it count by living an intentional life.
On this podcast, Cal Walters — a follower of Jesus, a husband, father, West Point graduate, former Infantry Officer, Army Ranger, combat veteran, lawyer, and Army JAG — passionately explores ways to live intentionally, make each day count, and lead with greater influence and impact.
Cal firmly believes leadership matters, and this podcast will help you lead yourself and inspire others. Cal believes we each have a unique contribution to make to the world, and he wants to help you make yours!
For show notes, visit https://www.calwalters.me/
Disclaimer: The views expressed on this podcast are those of the author and guests and do not reflect the official policy, position, or endorsement of the US Army JAG Corps, US Army, DoD, or the US Government.
Latest episodes

Jun 26, 2019 • 33min
#3: Ranger School Lesson -- How to Remain Calm under Pressure
In this Episode, Cal shares a valuable lesson he learned in US Army Ranger School. He talks about an important quality that many, if not most, great leaders have. And that is the ability to remain calm under pressure – the ability to appear unflappable, to not be overcome with emotion, to not allow the outside pressures and circumstances – no matter how negative or dire they may be – to get the best of them. Great leaders have this ability to remain calm and to make smart decisions based on their principles, not their emotions, but how do you do this? Cal shares specific ways to learn to master your emotions and make the best decision.

Jun 16, 2019 • 15min
#2: Father's Day Episode - How to Say Yes to the Important
You cannot overstate the importance of being a great father. Yet, there are many things competing for our time and attention, and it's not always easy to focus on what is most important. In this episode, we explore three ways to make sure we maximize our time as fathers and make a lasting impact on our children. It starts with keeping a long term perspective, learning to say "no" to things that are less important, and being truly present with our kids. Let's be intentional about being excellent fathers!

Jun 15, 2019 • 15min
#1: What is your Swing Thought for the Day? -- Three Keys to Starting the Day off Right!
Starting off your day the right way is key to making the day count. And making each day count leads to a more fulfilled life, increased influence, and achieving your goals. In this episode, Cal provides a brief introduction of himself, his motivation for starting this podcast, and 3 keys for starting the day off right!
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