
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

Feb 17, 2021 • 33min
The Mental Game of Leadership with Bhrett McCabe
"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...

Feb 10, 2021 • 32min
Great Leaders Start with Belief with Amy Kelly
“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.

Feb 3, 2021 • 43min
Be a Better Leader, Have a Better Life with Rob Siegfried
“If the company isn’t doing well, it’s because of the leader.” In season 28, episode 8, Rob Siegfried joins the show. Rob is the Founder and CEO of The Siegfried Group, is a leading, national CPA firm that helps financial executives with effective leadership and successful execution. They provide leadership advisory and talent delivery services that allow financial executives to better enhance clarity, prioritization, and innovation. They match those leaders with the high-potential financial talent needed to execute initiatives. In the show, Rob and John cover: - The role a leader plays in the growth of an organization - Why being a purpose-driven organization matters - Why work-life synergy is the new model for balance - How to invest in the whole person instead of just the professional. - How to measure success You can learn more about The Siegfried Group Here.

Jan 27, 2021 • 18min
How to Use Empathy to Accelerate Connection
"Empathy accelerates connection, and connection is the key to leadership." In season 28, John Eades digs into empathy and leadership. You can register for the next Coaching for Excellence Workshop. Register for the Leadership Development Day, use the code "LDDLearnLoft" to get 20% off. In the show, John covers: - Great Story about General Mattis - Why great leaders have empathy - The difference between empathy and sympathy - How to lead with empathy

Jan 20, 2021 • 20min
How to Embrace the Extraordinary with Jim Roddy
"Ordinary people will extraordinary feats when their energy is properly channeled." In season 28, episode 6, John is joined by Jim Roddy. He is the author of The Walk-On Method to Career and Business Success. In the show, we cover: - Why people love the underdog story - Why Rudy isn't a one and a million story - How to take the steps to run Uphill - And much more.

Jan 13, 2021 • 14min
Run Your Race and Run it Well
"You get to decide if you are going to run your race by accident or by excellence, and no one can choose for you." In season 28 episode 5, John Eades covers the topic of running your race and running it well. In the show, he covers: The story of Secretariat Why vision is so important How to set clear goals Why it's essential to persevere while in relentless pursuit. Join the next Coaching for Excellence Workshop Here

Jan 6, 2021 • 17min
Never Underestimate the Will to Win and Leadership
"Great leaders are always striving to win, but they never lose sight of lifting others up, and they work relentlessly to help bring out the best in others." In season 28, Episode 4, John Eades covers the powerful combination of the will to win and leadership to get your 2021 started right. In the show, he covers: - Chris Paul's leadership - How to Encourage Others - How to Challenge Others - How to Serve Others Learn more at learnloft.com or johneades.com

Dec 30, 2020 • 17min
How to Be Coachable in 2021
"Coachability is not a technical skill or inherent to us. It’s a mental mindset that anyone can embrace." In season 28 episode 4, John Eades covers the topic of coachability. In the show he covers: - One word for 2021 - Nick Saban's lesson for coachability - Great story about coachability from Mike Grier - 3 strategies to be more coachable Have John speak to your organization johneades.com

Dec 16, 2020 • 29min
Lead Like You Were Meant To With Rob McKinnon
“Encourage and stimulate others' thinking as opposed to trying to impress them with your thinking.” In season 28, episode 3, we are joined by Rob McKinnon, Author of Lead Like You Were Meant To. In the show we cover: - Why marriage is the best and most challenging thing we enter into - Whether every person should have a coach - How managers can be more effective coaches - Why attitude is so important - How to think about continuous stress

Dec 9, 2020 • 14min
Attitude Reflects Leadership
"Attitude reflects leadership." In season 28, John Eades tackled the importance of your attitude and how it's impacted by leadership. In the show, he covers: - Great quotes from Remember the Titans - Why attitude is a choice - The definition of leadership - The man who thinks he can by Walter Wintel Join the Ultimate Leadership Academy .