
The John Eades Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Dec 7, 2022 • 18min
Life is Not Owed. It is Gifted - A Tribute to Josie Sanctis
"Life is not owed to us. It is gifted. It is up to us to openly accept life however it is packaged to us, never become the victim of difficult times." - Josie Sanctis In this special episode of the John Eades Podcast, John shares the difficult story of Josie Sanctis and three lessons to inspire you. Be a Hero at Home Stop Fretting Over Small Things Here You Don’t Know How Long You Have, So Make an Impact Today. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend or family member. You can tag John @johngeades on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter. Don't wait and sign up for The Catalyst for Growth Conference on January 4th 2023.

Nov 30, 2022 • 31min
Why Talent is a Differentiator with Matt Hoffman
"Investing in people's growth is a must-have. If people don't grow, they are going to leave." Matt Hoffman joined the show in the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast. He is a partner & Head of Talent at M13, a leading venture capital firm. You can learn more about Matt here and M13 here. Sign up for the Catalyst for Growth Summit on January 4th, 2023.

Nov 2, 2022 • 20min
How to Accelerate Your Growth
Growth takes time. However, most people are impatient or worse and don’t take the time to see how far they have grown." In the latest episode, John Eades covers tactical techniques and strategies to accelerate your personal growth. You can learn more about the Catalyst for Growth Summit Here.

Oct 19, 2022 • 14min
The Force of Your Language
"Language can be a fantastic tool or a disastrous weapon." In the latest episode, John Eades covers the force of your language on your life and leadership. You can book John to speak at your next event.

Oct 5, 2022 • 19min
How to Be More Authentic in Your Life and Leadership
"Too many leaders are trying to be something or someone they aren't, and their team knows it." In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, he covers the topic of authenticity in leadership and life. - Learn the Four Components of Authentic Leadership Take the SkillsLoft Leadership Quiz Here

Sep 21, 2022 • 36min
7 Skills All Leaders Must Master with Dr. Garland Vance
“The leader who sees where you’re supposed to go doesn’t have to be the one to figure out how the team will get there.” In the lastest episode of The John Eades Podcast, Dr. Garland Vance Joins the show. You can follow Dr. Vance on LinkedIn here or AdVance Leadership here. Interested in learning about your Leadership Skill Level? Take the free quiz here.

Sep 7, 2022 • 19min
You are Worth It
If you don’t know your value, you will always settle for far less than you deserve. In the latest episode, John Eades covers the topic of self-worth. He covers: - The inspiring story of the old watch and self-worth - Kyle Carpenter - The Self-Worth Theory You can learn more about LearnLoft leadership assessments here or John Eades here.

Aug 31, 2022 • 35min
How to Be an Execution Accelerator
"In a Culture of Execution, Leaders Can’t Let Things Go Beyond the Moment of Impact." Monte Pedersen joins the show to discuss all things execution. Additional topics covered include: How remote work impacts execution Why managers should have a performance agreement You can follow Monte on LinkedIn Here or Learn More About his Organization Here.

Aug 17, 2022 • 14min
Connection Isn't Just Nice, It's Necessary
"When we isolate ourselves, we don't cut ourselves off from the problems, we cut ourselves off from the solution.” In the latest episode, John Eades covers the importance of connection in life and leadership. You can learn more about John Eades or sign up for a live workshop at LearnLoft.com

Aug 10, 2022 • 46min
Honor the Obstacles with Jason V Barger
"Positive Leadership is the ability to honor the obstacles and still choose to be optimistic about the future." In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, Jason V Barger joined the show, and he is the author of the new book, Breathing Oxygen: How Positive Leadership Gives Life to Winning Cultures. You can learn more about LearnLoft or schedule John Eades for a private workshop in your organization.