

The John Eades Podcast
John Eades
Follow My Lead is a podcast created for you, the young professional, millennial, or aspiring leader. If you are looking for tips, tricks, and hacks from experts about leadership, you are in the right place. Through our interviews we transfer struggles, stories, and best practices of today's leaders to the leaders of tomorrow.
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Oct 23, 2024 • 17min
Lessons From the Story of the Mexican Fisherman
"Leadership doesn’t guarantee success, but a lack of leadership guarantees there won’t be success." In this week's episode, John covers the story of the Mexican Fisherman. While you can take different lessons and takeaways from the story, he covers: 1. Meaningful Progress Takes Time 2. Small Impact Matters As Well 3. Just Because It’s What Someone Else is Doing Doesn’t Mean you Have To You can learn more about LearnLoft's leadership development program here or have John speak at your next event here.

Oct 9, 2024 • 17min
How to Avoid the Victim Mindset
"Your beliefs and mindset have an enormous impact on your actions and outcomes." In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast, John covers The Dartmouth Scar experiment, an intriguing study about the power of your mindset. Here are three ways to avoid the victim-mindset Change Your Mindset Adjust Your Language Develop Thick Skin

Sep 18, 2024 • 17min
3 Hard Truths Great leaders Know About Letting Someone Go
"The team takes priority over the individual." In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast, John dissects the hard truths great leaders know about letting someone go. John explored the decision from Carolina Panthers Head Coach Dave Canalas to Bench Quarterback Bryce Young. Truth #1. Leaders make tough decisions Truth #2 - Someone's failure can be a reflection of your leadership Truth #3 - Leaders don't keep throwing good money after bad

Sep 4, 2024 • 46min
Don't Leave a Void in Leadership with Will Jones
"When there is a void in leadership, someone will fill it. In many cases, it's someone that might not know what they are doing.” In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast Will Jones joins the show. He is the President and CEO of Thompson Child & Family Focus. Looking for a partner to help develop leaders in your organization? Check out LearnLoft.

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Aug 15, 2024 • 17min
How to Use Time to Your Advantage
Explore how effective time management can lead to greater success in personal and professional life. Discover the compelling story of two woodsmen that illustrates the costly consequences of inaction. Learn the importance of defining priorities and how structured daily planning can balance responsibilities and relationships. Unlock the secrets of mastering your time to amplify your leadership potential!

Jul 16, 2024 • 39min
The Art of Encouragement with Jordan Montgomery
"There is a lot to learn about how leaders handle success." In the latest episode, Jordan Montgomery, author of The Art of Encouragement, joins the show. We cover: How leaders handle success How leaders handle failure How to encourage others around you Why Encouragement is key to success You can learn more about Jordan Montgomery here. Looking for a proven system to help managers in your organization to become leaders? Check out the Accelerate Leadership System from LearnLoft.

Jun 19, 2024 • 21min
How to Build Confidence Daily
"If you struggle with confidence, focus on actions that build evidence." In the latest episode John Eades covers specific strategies and stories to help you build your confidence daily. If you prefer video, you can watch it on YouTube Here. How to build confidence: Demonstrate and Action Daily That Builds Evidence Shed Perfection Squash the Ant Build an Iron Council You can learn more about LearnLoft and the Accelerate Leadership Program Here: Hire John to speak at an upcoming company event here.

Jun 5, 2024 • 48min
How to Lead a Team with Dr. Will Sparks
"A team is three or more people working together to achieve a common goal." In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, Dr. Will Sparks joins the show. His latest book, Actualized Teamwork: Unlocking the Culture Code for Optimal Performance is now available. Interested in improving performance, reducing turnover, and improving leadership skills in your organization, reach out at learnloft.com.

May 22, 2024 • 24min
Desire vs. Dedication: Which is More Important?
“You have to want it, then you have to work for it in order to win it.” - Deion Sanders In the latest episode, John Eades covers: The difference in desire vs. dedication The Disappointment Gap How to increase Desire How to increase dedication You can get the 64-Day Excellence Planner here. You can subscribe on YouTube Here

May 9, 2024 • 51min
High Performance Mentality with Pete Angstadt
"A mediocre team can't suddenly become great on the day of the Superbowl." "Leaders set the culture, culture produces activities and behaviors, and the activities lead to the results." In the latest episode, Pete Angstadt, Chief Revenue Officer at Ping Identity, joins the show. We cover: Accountability High-Performance Mentality Culture Transparency Growth Mindset Command & Control Leadership