Deep Leadership
Episodes
#0108 – Pitch Like Hollywood with Peter Desberg and Jeffrey Davis
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Peter Desberg and Jeffrey Davis. Peter and Jeffrey are Hollywood insiders. Peter is a licensed clinical psychologist specializin...
#0107 – Promotions are so Yesterday with Julie Winkle Giulioni
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Julie Winkle Giulioni. Julie is an Inc. Magazine as a Top 100 Leadership Speaker and a champion for workplace growth and develop...
#0106 – Leading People with Dr. Christopher J. Jochum
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Dr. Christopher J. Jochum. Chris serves as the chair of the Teacher Education Department at Fort Hays State University where he ...
#0105 – Influential Words with Rob Ashton
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Rob Ashton. Rob is a writer, entrepreneur, and former scientist who’s been researching the science behind the process of readi...
#0104 - Leading Hybrid Meetings with Karin Reed
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Karin Reed. If you’ve heard the name before, it’s because she is a returning guest to the show. She was on Episode 64 last A...
#0103 – Called to Serve with Marjorie K. Eastman
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Marjorie K. Eastman. Marjorie is a United States Army veteran who served combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. She is an au...
#0102 – Simple Truths of Leadership with Ken Blanchard & Randy Conley
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Ken Blanchard & Randy Conley. Ken is a legend in the leadership space. He is the co-author of more than sixty-five books, includ...
#0101 – Lead like a Submarine Captain with Ryan Ramsey
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Ryan Ramsey. Ryan is the former Captain of the Royal Navy submarine HMS TURBULENT. He was also the Commanding Officer of the Roy...
#0100 – Leadership for Everyday Life with John VanDusen
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by John VanDusen. John is a Teacher, a Football Coach, and a Soldier. He served for 20 years in the Michigan Army National Guard wi...
#0099 – The Soul of a Company with Ralf Specht
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Ralf Specht. Ralf is co-the founder Spark44, a global marketing communications company that he grew under his leadership to $100...
#0098 – A Lifetime of Leadership with Michael C. MacDonald
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Michael C. MacDonald. Michael is former CEO and Chairman of the Board of Medifast, Inc., a nutrition and weight loss company bas...
#0097 – High Adventure Leadership with James Elliott
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by James Elliott. James is a certified leadership coach and trainer, aerospace safety and quality professional, aviator, and founde...
#0096 – Lead Well with Ken Falke
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Ken Falke. Ken spent 21 years in the US Navy as a bomb disposal specialist. After retiring from the Navy, Ken became an entrepre...
#0095 – Applying Military Leadership Lessons
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As an author and speaker, I get opportunities to be a guest on many podcasts and I really enjoy talking about leadership and leadership issues. Recent...
#0094 – Lead the Right Way with Paul Gunn Jr
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Paul Gunn Jr. Paul is the Founder and CEO of KUOG Corporation. He is also the author of a new book called Succeed the Right Way:...
#0093 – Acting Techniques for Better Leadership Communications with Billie Shepard
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Billie Shepard. Billie is the founder of Billie Shepard & Associates, a company that helps leaders and entrepreneurs better comm...
#0092 – A Special Veteran's Day Episode with Lt. Col Scott Mann
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special show. As you know, November 11th is Veteran’s Day. This is the day where we honor the military veterans who served in our Arm...
#0091 – Changing Altitude with Greg Hiebert and Dennis O'Neil
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guests are Greg Hiebert and Dennis O'Neil. Greg and Dennis are both former Army officers and Co-founders of LeadershipForward, a leadership a...
#0090 – Think Like a Corporate Athlete with Punit Dhillon
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest is Punit Dhillon. Punit is a leader and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Skye Bioscience. He’s also a Triathlete who has wr...
#0089 – Veterans in the Wild with Adam Best
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest today is Adam Best. Adam is a former Naval Officer and the host of the popular Veterans in the Wild podcast. He has a deep passion for ...
#0088 – Lead by Letting Go with Jacob Kashiwagi
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Dr. Jacob Kashiwagi. Jacob is the Managing Director at Kashiwagi Solution Model Inc., and the Chairman of the Board at Leadershi...
#0087 – Avoiding the Leadership Fall with Brian Kreeger
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest is Brian Kreeger. Brian is author, speaker, and nonprofit entrepreneur. He’s been on top of the world and he has fallen to the bottom...
#0086 – Build a Culture that doesn't Suck with Chris Edmonds and Mark Babbitt
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Chris Edmonds and Mark Babbitt. They are co-authors of a new book called: Good Comes First: How Today’s Leaders Create an Unco...
#0085 – Courageous Leadership with Lisa Marie Platske
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest is Lisa Marie Platske. Lisa Marie is an international best-selling author, speaker, and leadership coach. She started her career in law...
#0084 – Disrupting an Industry with Steven Cardinale
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Steven Cardinale. Steven is a software entrepreneur and executive. He has more than 20 years of business and technology experien...
#0083 – Finding your Edge with Dr. Mike Simpson
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Dr. Mike Simpson. Mike served over 30 years in the military as an Airborne Ranger, a Green Beret, and a doctor of emergency medi...
#0082 – Building a Remote Local Business with Neel Parekh
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Neel Parekh. Neel is the Founder & CEO of MaidThis, a local cleaning company in California which helps homeowners and short-term...
#0081 – Building a Brewery with Alan Beal
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Alan Beal. Alan is the Chief Executive Officer at ARMED FORCES BREWING COMPANY. ARMED FORCES BREWING is essentially the Joint Ba...
#0080 – The Power of Vulnerability with Andrew Ryder
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest is Andrew Ryder. Andrew is executive coach who helps entrepreneurs become more authentic and vulnerable. This is an interesting topic f...
#0079 – When Stressing Out Employees is a Good Thing
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The title of this podcast might be confusing. If you’ve followed this podcast for a while, you know I talk a lot about treating employees with respe...
#0078 – Eliminating the Us and Them
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about breaking down walls between groups of employees. If you’ve worked in any large company you know there is typicall...
#0077 – Excellence Attracts Excellence
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are going to talking about excellence. What is it? Well, you know it when you see it. Like a quarterback posting a picture of himself on soci...
#0076 – The Gift of a Challenge
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are going to talking about a leadership gift. No, it’s not a cheap trinket with your company logo on it. It’s a gift that leaders can giv...
#0075 – Magnetic Stories with Gabrielle Dolan
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Gabrielle Dolan. Gabrielle is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, educator, and bestselling author. She is a storytelling exp...
#0074 – The Importance of Being Wrong with Colin Hunter
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Colin Hunter. Colin is the CEO of PotentialSquared, an international firm that specializes in creating playgrounds to disrupt th...
#0073 – Influence and Impact with Dr. Bill Berman
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest is Dr. Bill Berman. Bill is licensed, board-certified psychologist and CEO of Berman Leadership Development. He’s also the co-author ...
#0072 – The Self-evolved Leader with Dave McKeown
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest is Dave McKeown. Dave is a bestselling author of a new book, The Self-evolved Leader. He's also the founder of Outfield Leadership. He ...
#0071 - Lead with your Big Brain with Kevin McCarney
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Kevin McCarney. Kevin is the founder of a popular group of restaurants in California called Poquito Mas which he has led since 1...
#0070 – Rare Breed Leadership with Sunny Bonnell
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest is Sunny Bonnell. Sunny is the co-author of a book called Rare Breed: A Guide to Success for the Defiant, Dangerous, and Different whic...
#0069 – The Leadership of Teachers & Coaches with Mitchell Boling
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Mitchell Boling. Mitch is a retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant who spent 25 years leading the men and women who maintain t...
#0068 – Lead like You’re All in the Same Boat with Jon Rennie
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, I was on the Coach Bru podcast talking about my new book. I loved the interview so much, I thought I would share it with all my liste...
#0067 – Help Yourself First with Jared Graybeal
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Jared Graybeal. Jared is a NASM-certified personal trainer, fitness nutrition specialist, behavioral change specialist, CrossFit...
#0066 – How Ordinary People Accomplish the Extraordinary with David Wheatley
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by David Wheatley. David is a leadership coach, facilitator, trainer and principle of Humanergy, a boutique leadership development ...
#0065 – Leadership in a Changing World with Dr. Jeffrey Hull
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Dr. Jeffrey Hull. Jeffrey is Director of Education & Business Development at the Institute of Coaching, McLean Hospital, a Harva...
#0064 – Suddenly Virtual with Karin Reed
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest is Karin Reed. Karin is an Emmy-award winning on-camera communications expert. She is the CEO of Speaker Dynamics where she helps busin...
#0063 – Embracing Life Lessons with Marney Andes
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guest is Marney Andes. Marney is an author, consultant, educator, and entrepreneur. She was a college basketball player and former Mrs. Ameri...
#0062 – Creating an Internal Board of Directors with Dr. Holly Sullenger
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Dr. Holly Sullenger. Holly is an award winning speaker, corporate trainer, and leadership consultant here in the Raleigh, NC are...
#0061 – Getting to the C-Suite with Jawad Ahsan
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Jawad Ahsan. Jawad is the CFO of Axon, the global leader of connected public safety technologies like tasers and body cameras. H...
#0060 - All in the Same Boat Preview
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the week my new book comes out. It’s called All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner and pre-orders open on M...
#0059 – Transforming Today's Leaders with Lou Everett and Sherri McManus
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today my guests are Lou Everett and Sherri McManus. They are the founders of the Lou Everett Group based right here in Raleigh, NC. Their expertise is...
#0058 – The Smartest Person in the Room with Christian Espinosa
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Christian Espinosa. Christian is Founder and CEO of Alpine Security. He is an Air Force veteran turned entrepreneur, bestselling...
#0057 – Unlocking your Creative Mind with Peter Himmelman
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Peter Himmelman. Peter is the founder & CEO of Big Muse, an organization that helps companies translate their vision into realit...
#0056 – Using Hardships to Propel You Forward with Marie Cosgrove
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Marie Cosgrove. Twelve years ago, she was a single mother of four children when she was fired from her company because she “ma...
#0055 - The Relentless Leadership of Organized Crime with Jerold Zimmerman & Daniel Forrester
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The best ideas come from outside your industry. Well, today’s episode is a perfect example of that. My guests are Jerold (Jerry) Zimmerman & Daniel ...
#0054 – Building a Fraternity of Excellence with Zachary Small
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking with Zachary Small. He is a Navy veteran turned entrepreneur and like my last guest, Jason Helmes, he has built a powerful online ...
#0053 – Building a Thriving Online Community with Jason Helmes
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we have a very special guest, Jason Helmes. He is a Fitness Coach, but more importantly, he is my fitness coach. Like many of us, Jason lost co...
#0052 – Introducing the X-Factor Podcast
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A coach & a Navy officer walk into a bar... Just kidding, they used to be a coach and an officer, now they're entrepreneurs and they walk into a podca...
#0051 – Leading from the Battlefield to the White House with Bo Brabo
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to lead in a high-stress environment like combat or say working for the President at the White House...
#0050 – Leadership is a People Business with Jennifer Thornton
26 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve heard me say that leadership is a people business. That applies to every aspect of your organization. This includes hiring, onboarding, talen...
#0049 - Finding Happiness at Work with Becky Morrison
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 has been a rough year. It’s been especially tough for business leaders. Have you found yourself thinking that next year will be better? Have yo...
#0048 – The Fearless Leader with Jacqueline Wales
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve heard me say that the purpose of this podcast is to build a world with better bosses. What if I told you that one of the biggest problems wit...
#0047 - Deckplate Leadership with Brian Browne
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve heard me say this before. If you want to be a great leader, you need to get out of your bubble and go to where your people are. My guest toda...
#0046 - Detox, Declutter, Dominate with Perry Marshall
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a leader, you’re probably very busy. What if I told you that you are likely working on the wrong things? The Pareto principle tells us t...
#0045 - Making an Impact with Eric Godwin
14 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to step away from all the negativity in the world right now? As I record this, not only are we are still in a global pandemic, but we do...
#0044 - Getting your Financial House in Order with Michael Murphy
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let me ask you a question. Do you have your financial house in order? If you had an unexpected expense, how would it affect you? 78% of people are liv...
#0043 - Leading a Startup with Jonathan Littman and Susanna Camp
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought of starting your own company but weren’t sure whether you could do it? Most people think you need to have innovative ideas lik...
#0042 - Beyond Stadium Status with John Brubaker
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of the term, “Stadium Status?” It signifies that someone has reached such a large audience of followers that their fans can fi...
#0041 - Escaping the Matrix with Jerome Myers
03 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the movie, the Matrix, the main character Neo is offered a choice between a red pill and a blue pill. The red pill represents reality, truth, and a...
#0040 – Motivating Millennials with Gabriel Klingman
26 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Gabriel Klingman. Gabriel is a Speaker, Author, Consultant, and podcast host. He has over a decade of experience building and op...
#0039 – The Power to Make a Difference with Heather Eason
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important things that leaders do is impact the people around them. The best leaders work hard to make sure that impact is positive. My...
#0038 – Developing an Elite Mindset with Dr. Larry Widman
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re anything like me you love to see an elite performance. Whether it’s an Olympian like Michael Phelps or sports figures like Michael Jorda...
#0037 – Leading through the Suck with Dean Bundschu
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered that military veterans might be the best people to start a business? First of all, they know how to build and lead a team. Th...
#0036 – Where No Leadership Podcast has Gone Before with Jeff Akin
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, my guest is Jeff Akin. Jeff is a former submariner who has more than 20 years of leadership experience in both the public and private sectors. ...
#0035 – Startup Leadership with D'Shawn Russell
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered what it takes to be a leader in a business start-up? It’s not easy and it takes a special person and a special set of skill...
#0034 – Commanding Leadership with Max Hourigan
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine if you and your team were called upon to go to the front lines of a global pandemic. How would you lead your team and yourself in the face of ...
#0033 – Leadership Substance not Style with Steven Mays
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered that some of the best leaders in history had vastly different personalities and leadership styles? Think of General George Pa...
#0032 – Blue Collar Leadership with Mack Story
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you love the sights, sounds, and smells of manufacturing like me, you are in for a treat. Today I’m joined by Mack Story. Mack served in the Mari...
#0031 – Leadership Mental Health with Evan Whitehead
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re going to talk about an often-ignored subject of leadership - mental health. My guest today is Evan Whitehead. Evan has spent most of his...
#0030 – Driven to Succeed with Fred Stuvek
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking about success. My guest today is Fred Stuvek. Fred played quarterback for the Naval Academy, served as a Naval Office...
#0029 - Leadership Decision Making with Matthew Confer
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Matthew Confer. Matthew is the head of Strategy & Business Development for Abilitie. Abilitie is a leadership development comp...
#0028 – Leadership Made Simple with Neal Woodson
04 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Neal Woodson. Neal has more than 30 years of leadership experience across a wide range of environments, including restaurants, r...
#0027 – Leading after a Disaster with Jason Wenschlag
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do - as a leader - if you were traveling on business and found out there was a major explosion at your workplace and two employees were...
#0026 – Diversity and Inclusion the Submarine Way with Deb Fortin and John Vincent
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Deb Fortin and John Vincent. Deb and John are the co-founders of Submarine Way – A corporate training and consulting company. ...
#0025 - Life after COVID with John O'Connor
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by John O'Connor. John is a former US Army Officer and President of Career Pro Inc. For the past 30 years, he has been coaching exe...
#0024 - Failure is Not the Problem with Colonel George Milton
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by George Milton. George is a highly decorated retired U.S. Army Colonel with more than 30 years of leadership experience. He is al...
#0023 – Submarine Leadership Lessons with Will Bachman
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Will Bachman. Will is an independent management consultant and the Co-Founder of Umbrex, an organization that connects top-tier ...
#0022 – The 3 C’s of Leadership with Ronald Donnell
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Ronald Donnell. Ron is currently in the Air Force officer where he has spent the past 17 years. 14 of those years, he was enlist...
#0021 – The Power of Relationships with Larry Williamson
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Larry Williamson. Larry is the founder of Anchored Values Coaching and Consulting where he helps businesses, executives, and peo...
#0020 - Leadership Reflections with Ed Brzychcy
09 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Ed Brzychcy. Ed is a US Army combat veteran and Founder of Blue Cord Management. Ed also hosts the Leadership Update Brief podca...
#0019 – Work the Future with Whitney Vosburgh
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Whitney Vosburgh. Whitney is the Co-Founder and CEO of Brand New Purpose, a company that helps leaders and organizations identif...
#0018 – Coach vs. Leader with Jason Oates
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm joined by fellow podcaster and coach, Jason Oates. Jason is the host of the popular Whistle and a Clipboard podcast where interviews success...
#0017 – Pivoting in a Crisis with Philip Freeman
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Philip Freeman. Philip is the Founder and CEO of Murphy’s Naturals - a manufacturing company focused on making natural product...
#0016 – Passionate Leadership with Gretchen Smith
18 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Gretchen Smith. Gretchen is the founder of Code of Vets, a military veterans’ charity that is focused on helping veterans in n...
#0015 – Leading through a Crisis with Jack Riggins
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Jack Riggins. Jack is a retired Navy Seal Commander and Co-founder of Performance Mountain, an organization that helps people, t...
#0014 – Leadership Impact with John Brubaker
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, my guest is John Brubaker. John is a former college lacrosse coach who is now a leadership author, speaker, and executive coach....
#0013 – Crisis Leadership with Montgomery Granger
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Montgomery Granger. Monty is a retired Army Major who was called into action to set up the Army medical facilities...
#0012 – Groundbreaking Leadership with Stephanie Treece
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Stephanie Treece. Stephanie was one of the first women to serve as an officer on nuclear submarines. She was the R...
#0011 – Ask the Chief with Chuck Whitworth
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, my guest is Chuck Whitworth, also known to many on Twitter as Chief Chuck. Chuck is a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer who serve...
#0010 – Leading from the Middle with Mitchell Boling
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm joined by Mitchell Boling. Mitch is a retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant who spent 25 years working on fighter jets and leading th...
#0009 – Fireproofing your Organization with Pete Havel
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm joined by Pete Havel. Pete spent most of his career in the bare-knuckle work of politics where he worked as a lobbyist, a consultant, an...