Deep Leadership

#0123 – Building a Groundbreaking Business with Grant Morgan

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by Grant Morgan. While most of us were busy hoarding toilet paper at the beginning of the pandemic, Grant was working on a plan to ...

#0122 – Mastering your Financial Numbers with Robert Green

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today my guest is Robert Green. Robert is an Army veteran, business coach, and consultant. He helps small business leaders develop a better understand...

#0121 – Leadership in the Wild with Kim Troy

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today my guest is Kim Troy. Kim is the Founder & CEO of Civilis Consulting which advises leaders in fast-growth businesses. A lot of what she learned ...

#0120 – Leading with Stories with Paul Glover

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by Paul Glover. Paul is an Executive Performance Coach, Speaker, and Author. He spent 20 years as a Federal Court Trial Lawyer befo...

#0119 – Growing an International Business with Cesar Hasselmann

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by Cesar Hasselmann. Cesar is CEO of AMH Consultancy. He is an author, mentor, coach, and business consultant. He has spent more th...

#0118 – Building Trust with Darryl Stickel

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by Darryl Stickel. Darryl has devoted his career to understanding trust, what it is, how it functions, and how to increase it. He h...

#0117 – Finding Clarity & Getting Results with Michael King

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by Michael King. Michael is the founder and CEO of TEAMS.COACH and is a highly sought-after Executive and Business Leadership Coach...

#0116 – Low-Ego, High-Drive Leadership with Dr. Amer Kaissi

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by Dr. Amer Kaissi. Amer is an award-winning Professor of Healthcare Administration at Trinity University. He is also an author, a ...

#0115 – Performance Acceleration with Wylie McGraw

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by Wylie McGraw. Wylie is a former star baseball pitcher, competitive bull rider, and 3-tour combat veteran. He’s the founder of ...

#0114 – The Supporting Spouse with Samantha Brown

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by Samantha Brown. Sam is an author, educator, editor, and military spouse – specifically a submarine spouse. She is the author o...

#0113 – Treading the Deep with Bradley Jones

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by retired Command Sergeant Major Bradley Jones. Bradley spent more than 30 years in the Army serving all over the world including ...

#0112 – Leading with Grit with Jerry Adams

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by Jerry Adams. Jerry is a veteran leader in the steel industry. He’s the guy who steel mills call when they need to improve oper...

#0111 – Leading in the Great Resignation with Bill Berman

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by Dr. Bill Berman. Bill is a licensed, board-certified psychologist and CEO of Berman Leadership Development. He’s also the co-a...

#0110 – Responsible Leadership with Earl Breon

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by Earl Breon. Earl is the CEO & Founder of The Leadership Phalanx, a leadership development company. He is also the host of the po...

#0109 – Growing your Business with Bill Ringle

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m joined by Bill Ringle. Bill is CEO of LearnWell and author of the upcoming book called “Grow Business Now.” He is a nationally-known b...

#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...