The John Eades Podcast

"Every leader is measured on how well they make decisions." In season 29, episode 8, Matt Confer, the VP of Strategy at Abilitie.  He also hosts the Learn to Lead Podcast and gave an incredible Ted X talk called "Before You Decide."  In the show, we cover: - How to handle the fear around decision making - What steps you can take before a big decision  - How the best leaders think about decision making. You can follow Matt on LinkedIn here.

"Most people go to their grave with the music still inside of them." - Wendell Holmes In today's episode, you get the opportunity to hear about the Excellence Loop from one of John's keynote's earlier this year.  In the show you: - Hear John sing Karaoke - Why it's essential you sing your song - Why Excellence is in reach for you - How to inspire others To have John speak to your team or organization just reach out here. 

"Never stop learning, but it's time to trust your training." No one is immune to getting stuck in a state of "Productive Procrastination." The place where we just keep learning and consuming but never applying.  Today's episode is all about trusting your training and taking hard work into action.  Join the Coaching for Excellence Workshop at learnloft.com

"Great leaders make time and prioritize what's important." In season 29, episode 5, John Eades covers the 7 most popular excuses leaders use and how to reject them. In the show, he covers: - A funny story about excuses - Research around how many excuses we make daily - Popular excuses leaders use Have John speak at your next event johneades.com or sign up for the next Coaching for Excellence Workshop at LearnLoft.com

In season 29, episode 4, Rodney Showmar joins the show.  He is the CEO of Arkansas Federal Credit Union.  A thriving organization with over 300 employees and 92,000 members.  He is a phenomenal leader who embraces a growth mindset and encourages you to as well.  You can follow or connect with Rodney on Linkedin. In the show, we cover: - Data versus judgment based decision making - Purpose-driven leadership - Employee burnout real or not? - How to rise the ranks in an organization the right way - and much more  

"Influence over others has its greatest impact when it's earned, not given." In season 29, episode 3, John Eades covers the important topic of power in leadership. You can join the next Coaching for Excellence Workshop here

"The key to your success is to ask. To ask again and again and never stop." In season 29, episode 2, Mark and Crystal Hansen join John Eades to talk about their book, "Ask! The Bridge Between Your Destiny and Your Dreams." In the show, we cover: Why people don't ask for what they want Why the act of asking for help is so powerful And much more This show is brought to you by LearnLoft.  Sign Up for an upcoming Live Leadership Workshop here. 

"You should do at least one thing today to help yourself tomorrow." In season 29, episode 1, John Eades covers the difference between a proactive vs. reactive approach at work and how to leverage proactive restraint to improve performance.  In the show, he covers:   - The difference in being proactive versus reactive at work - Why you need restraint to help if you're proactive - How to be more proactive to help you be successful.   

"The job of a leader and a coach is a thankless job because you can never do enough." In season 28, episode 10, John Eades is joined by Dr. Bhrett McCabe.  He is a clinical and sports psychologist. You can learn more about McCabe here. In the show, they cover: - Winner's Mindset - What's changed about leadership - The Mental Game of leadership - and much more...

“One person can change the belief of an organization.” In season 28, episode 9, John is joined by Amy P. Kelly.  She believes in people and helps them grow as the VP of Consulting at the Jon Gordon companies and keynote speaker. She talks in great detail about belief and why it's important in leadership, organizations, and families.