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Episode 33: Leadership Warning Signs: 5 Orange Flags to Address Early | 12MinuteLeadership
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Small problems don’t start as crises—they start as orange flags. In Episode 33 of 12MinuteLeadership, we shine a light on the early leadership be...
Episode 32: Your 2026 Leadership Development Strategy: What to Prioritize & Why it Matters | 12MinuteLeadership
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Planning for 2026? Leadership development doesn't happen by intention alone... it happens by design. In this week's episode, I break down h...
Episode 31: 12 Leadership Reset Practice to Finish the Year Well | 12MinuteLeadership
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
December doesn’t need more hustle — it needs a reset.In Episode 31 of 12MinuteLeadership, I share 12 simple leadership reset practices to help yo...
Episode 30: 12 Leadership Micro Moments That Make December Magical | 12MinuteLeadership
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays should feel meaningful—yet with deadlines, family expectations, and nonstop to-dos, even the joyful stuff starts to feel like maintenan...
Episode 29: The Leadership Power of Gratitude | 12MinuteLeadership
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Elise shares how gratitude functions as a practical leadership strategy that builds trust, boosts creativity, and strengt...
Episode 28: People & Profits: Why Investing in Your Team Pays Off | 12MinuteLeadership
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stop choosing between people and profit. In this episode, we dig into why the best-performing teams are built on engagement, leadership development, a...
Episode 27: Mastering Your Meeting - 4 Keys for Leaders | 12MinuteLeadership
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to breathe new life into the meetings you are leading? Today's episode provides four simple keys to turn meetings many dread into a tool fo...
Episode 26: Four Questions Every Leader Needs for Change | 12MinuteLeadership
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Change doesn’t stick because leaders fixate on what’s broken. We take a different route: ask better questions, unlock real energy, and turn streng...
Episode 25: Leading Through Uncertainty | 12MinuteLeadership
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If there’s one skill that defines modern leadership, it’s the ability to lead through uncertainty. Whether it’s navigating normal organizational...
Episode 24: How to be a Leader That Inspires | 12MinuteLeadership
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think inspiration requires charisma? We unpack a different model of leadership—one built on purpose, integrity, emotional connection, and real empow...
Episode 23: Remembering WHY We Lead: A Pep Talk for Leader Burnout | 12MinuteLeadership
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When deadlines pile up and your calendar leaves no breathing room, purpose is usually the first thing to slip. Episode 23 of 12MinuteLeadership is a s...
Episode 22: 3 Things That Make Difficult Conversations Easier | 12MinuteLeadership
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I break down how to make tough conversations easier by building trust, adapting to conflict styles, and using simple frameworks that ...
Episode 21: Five Qualities of Difficult Leaders | 12MinuteLeadership
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I identify five qualities that make leaders hard to follow, then show practical alternatives that raise trust, engagement, and result...
Episode 20: Influencing Difficult People: Leadership Skills That Work | 12MinuteLeadership
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're speaking a different language with that one difficult team member? You're not alone. Leadership effectiveness hinges o...
Episode 19: Coaching In Action - 3 Stories of Leadership Breakthroughs | 12MinuteLeadership
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big transformations often start with small, strategic shifts. In Episode 19 of 12minuteleadership, you’ll hear how three leaders used executive coa...
Episode 18: From Myths to ROI - The Truth About Coaching | 12MinuteLeadership
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Executive coaching is misunderstood as a remedy for struggling leaders when in reality it's a strategic tool used by top performers to maintain t...
Episode 17: 3 Mindset Shifts My Coach Taught Me | 12MinuteLeadership
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why some leaders experience exponential growth while others remain stuck in incremental improvements? The difference often lies...
Episode 16: 5 Advantages to Hiring an Executive Coach | 12MinuteLeadership
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership is a journey best not traveled alone. After nearly two decades as both a leadership coach and someone who benefits from coaching, I've...
Episode 15: 5 Reasons Core Strengths is the Best Training for Leaders and Teams | 12MinuteLeadership
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership development can be a maze of options, but after 17 years helping thousands of leaders achieve remarkable results, I've discovered one ...
Episode 14: Read The Room: Customizing Your Communication with 3 P's | 12MinuteLeadership
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Communication is the golden thread that weaves together trust, clarity, collaboration and results in leadership. I share how customizing your communic...
Episode 13: Read the Room: Prevent Conflict Before It Starts | 12MinuteLeadership
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why some workplace conflicts seem to erupt out of nowhere? The answer lies in understanding what triggers different personality types. I...
Episode 12: Read the Room: The Hidden Language of Motivation | 12MinuteLeadership
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever shared what you thought was a brilliant idea with your team only to watch it fall flat? Or delivered feedback that seemed perfectly reasonable bu...
Episode 11: The Anatomy of Trust - BRAVING in Leadership | 12MinuteLeadership
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to build trust as a leader using Brené Brown's powerful BRAVING framework, which breaks trust into seven measurable components. The...
Episode 10: Three Moments Where Empathy Matters | 12MinuteLeadership
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Empathetic leadership creates higher-performing teams by building psychological safety, engagement, and trust. Research confirms that leaders with hig...
Episode 9: 3 Ways to Quickly Rebuild Trust as a Leader | 12MinuteLeadership
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trust lies at the heart of leadership effectiveness. When it breaks down—through miscommunication, unfulfilled expectations, or leadership missteps—...
Episode 8: Why Every Leader Needs a 360 | 12MinuteLeadership
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership 360 feedback is a powerful tool for growth that reveals blind spots and transforms leadership effectiveness. We explore what it is, why it ...
Episode 7: An Overlooked Solution for Accelerating Organizational Growth | 12MinuteLeadership
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's truly holding back your organization's growth? While most leaders focus on revenue metrics and headcount, the real accelerators often...
Episode 6: 5 Leadership Myths Keeping You Stuck | 12MinuteLeadership
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership myths can significantly impact our effectiveness as leaders. By examining common misconceptions about leadership, we can remove barriers th...
Episode 5: How YOU Can Lead Anyone Part 4 - Honing Your Powerful Influencing Skills | 12MinuteLeadership
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why some leaders effortlessly gain buy-in while others struggle despite having superior technical skills? The answer lies in ge...
Episode 4: How YOU Can Lead Anyone Part 3 - The Leadership Superpower You're Probably Ignoring | 12MinuteLeadership
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you overlooking your most powerful leadership advantage? Think about your most pressing challenges—underperforming team members, high turnover, ...
Episode 3: How YOU Can Lead Anyone Part 2 - Resilient Leadership: Seeing Opportunity in the Midst of Crisis | 12MinuteLeadership
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What defines great leadership when crisis strikes? True resilience isn't just bouncing back—it's emerging stronger and more authentic than...
Episode 2: How YOU Can Lead Anyone Part 1 - The Power Behind the Leader | 12MinuteLeadership
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Personal power determines whether people follow you or forget you, and it has nothing to do with title but everything to do with knowing who you are a...
Episode 1: 12 Reasons Why I Started This Podcast | 12MinuteLeadership
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming to master. That's the foundational belief behind the 12-Minute Leadership Podcas...