
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

Oct 6, 2021 • 15min
How to Handle Fear Like the Best Leaders
"Rejecting fear and choosing courage dictates your future." In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, John Eades covers the critical topic of Fear and Leadership.

Sep 22, 2021 • 16min
How to Problem Solve Like the Best Leaders
In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, John Eades helps you improve your problem-solving skills like the best leaders. If you want to develop your critical thinking skills and help others do the same, this is the episode for you.

Aug 18, 2021 • 18min
How to Change Behavior in Yourself or Others
"What looks like resistance is often a lack of clarity." In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, John Eades covers the topic of behavior change. Specifically how to get a team member to change their behavior or in yourself.

Aug 11, 2021 • 20min
Confidence is Required in Leadership
Confidence is contagious, and it's essential in leadership. Confidence is best defined as the belief in oneself and one's ability to succeed. It comes from a Latin word meaning "to have full trust." Confidence is not cockiness or arrogance. It is not masking gaps inside by portraying something different on the outside. Authentic confidence is built through consistent daily repetition.

Jul 22, 2021 • 11min
Choosing Leadership Right Where You Are
"The most important element of leadership isn't talent, it's choosing to lead right from where you are." In the latest episode, John Eades covers an inspirational story about leadership to encourage you to lead where you are.

Jul 7, 2021 • 37min
How Great Leaders Draw People In with Pete Burak
In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, Pete Burak joins the show. He speaks at length about what leaders do to draw people in and get the most out of their potential. You can learn more about Pete here and his ID Ministry.

Jun 8, 2021 • 15min
Leadership's Greatest Temptation
“Never allow your position to dictate an unhealthy obsession with power.” In the latest episode of the Follow My Lead Podcast, John Eades covers leadership's greatest temptation.

May 26, 2021 • 13min
Everybody's Job Matters
"You are being prepared for something much greater ahead of you so your current job matters." In this week's episode, John Eades covers a powerful story about work and purpose from a recent trip to Mexico. In the show he covers: - Martin Luther King Jr. Street Sweeper Quote - Why we forget our purpose - What you can do to remember it Learn more at learnloft.com

May 5, 2021 • 17min
Choose Humility Not Pride
"The path to effective leadership is paved with humility, not pride." In season 29, episode 9, John Eades covers the reason humility is such an essential leadership characteristic. In the show you will learn: - A great short story about the humility of George Washington - A fantastic quote from TD Jakes about staying a student - Why the truth and accountability are essential for humility

Apr 28, 2021 • 18min
Elevate the Standard
"Elevate the standard, improve your results." In season 29, episode 9, John Eades covers the Route to Results and why it's important to elevate the standards in your life and leadership. You can sign up for the Accountability in Action Workshop here.
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