Intentional Leader with Cal Walters
Episodes
#39: Greg McKeown (NYT Bestselling Author) — On Essentialism, Negotiation, and Legacy
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg McKeown has dedicated his career to discovering why some people and teams break through to the next level—and others don't. The definitive trea...
#38: Jon Gordon (Bestselling Author) — On Staying Positive, Self-Belief, and the Comparison Trap
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm really excited to bring you an interview with Jon Gordon! Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the...
#37: Juliet Funt (CEO of WhiteSpace at Work) — How to Combat Overload and Overwhelm
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Juliet Funt is the CEO of WhiteSpace at Work, a training and consulting firm that helps organizations, their leaders and employees flip the norms of b...
#36: Chevy Cook (Co-Founder of Military Mentors) — On Adversity, Self-Belief, and the Power of Mentors
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm really excited to bring you the inspiring story of Chaveso "Chevy" Cook! On this episode, you will hear Chevy share his powerful story of overcomi...
#35: Ryan Hawk (The Learning Leader Show) — Leadership Lessons from 350+ Interviews
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm really excited to bring you an interview with Ryan Hawk! Ryan Hawk is a keynote speaker, author, advisor, and the host of The Learning Lead...
#34: LTG (Ret.) Bob Caslen (West Point Legend/USC President) — On Service, Character, & Failure
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I am so privileged and honored to bring you insights from a true hero of mine, Lieutenant General (Ret.) Robert Caslen, who currently serves as...
#33: Q&A with Joel "Thor" Neeb (CEO + Cancer Survivor) — Our Survivor's Obligation
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm really excited to bring you an inspiring interview with Joel "Thor" Neeb. Thor is the CEO of Afterburner Inc., a global consulting firm, and the...
#32: Q&A with Dr. Ryan Gottfredson — 4 Critical Mindsets for Success
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is your way of thinking the best way to think? This is a question Dr. Ryan Gottfredson asks in his brand new book, Success Mindsets, currently avail...
#31: Medical Leaders in Crisis (COVID-19) with Dr. Tom Hustead & Dr. Scott Steele
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm excited to bring you an interview I did with Dr. Kevin Kniery, Dr. Tom Hustead, and Dr. Scott Steele. This is a rapid-release bonus episo...
#30: Q&A with Doug Crandall — Integrity, Authenticity, and Referent Power
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Crandall is a graduate of West Point and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He has led multiple units in the Army, and spent time in opera...
#29: Q&A with Dr. Joe Ross — Mental Toughness, High Performance, and the Caring Leader
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm super pumped to bring you an interview I did with the first person to ever introduce me to the concept of high performance at West Point, D...
#28: Q&A with Bob Burg (Bestselling Author) — Becoming a Go-Giver
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, I read a lot of books, but one book that made a particularly lasting impact was The Go-Giver. A special thank you to Graham Cochrane and ...
#27: Q&A with David Marquet (Bestselling Author) - Leadership is Language
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I am bringing you an interview with former Navy Captain, best-selling author, and a true leadership expert, David Marquet. Here are a few quo...
#26: Q&A with Justin Batt (Author + Founder of Daddy Saturday) - Intentional Parenting
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you read the book Daddy Saturday? About a month ago I picked it up and finished it in 48 hours. Not only did the book convict me as a parent, but...
#25: First Things First in a FOMO World
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In life, we face endless options about how to spend our time. With social media and the internet, we have never been so aware of these options, and th...
#24: New Year, Same You - The Art of Reflection
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Cal shares an impactful and replicable process he uses to reflect. This is useful any time of year, but the New Year presents a nat...
#23: Q&A with Rajiv Srinivasan - How to Read 70+ Books in a Year
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, you will hear an interview I did with one of my best friends, Rajiv Srinivasan. Rajiv is currently a Global Client Director at LinkedIn, wher...
#22: The New Science of Gratitude
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Cal dives into the exciting new science of positive psychology and gratitude. Saying we should be more thankful is easy advice to g...
#21: Digital Minimalism - Let's Be Human Again
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How is technology affecting your life? Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted by constant connectivity? Have you ever felt the urge to check your p...
#20: Q&A with Ryan Brence - Football, Ranger School, and Servant Leadership
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Packed with great stories of overcoming adversity and incredible nuggets of wisdom and inspiration, this episode will not disappoint! Ryan Brence grew...
#19: A Deep Dive into Servant Leadership, Part 4 (Invest and Inspire)
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Cal wraps up his servant leadership series by covering the last three principles of servant leadership -- that servant leaders: 1. ...
#18: A Deep Dive into Servant Leadership, Part 3 (People Principles)
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Cal continues an exciting series on servant leadership! Cal jumps right into the next three principles of servant leadership: 1. ...
#17: A Deep Dive into Servant Leadership, Part 2 (Principles of Humility)
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Cal begins the substantive deep dive into servant leadership principles. Over the course of this podcast series, Cal will explore 9...
#16: A Deep Dive into Servant Leadership, Part 1 (Intro)
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Cal introduces a topic he is very excited to discuss -- servant leadership. Perhaps you generally like the sound of servant leade...
#15: Keep Sharpening the Saw
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Cal shares a story from his days playing college football and contrasts that story with a NFL Hall of Fame player. You never know w...
#13: Intentional Contribution - 6 Principles to Give, Serve, and Find Fulfillment
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As long as we live a life focused on ourselves, we will never be truly fulfilled. It is counter intuitive, but the more we give of ourselves, the mo...
#12: The Gift of Failure - 4 Principles to Use Failures as Stepping Stones to Success
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all fail; we all fail often; and we all will continue to fail for the rest of our life. Yet, many of us tip toe through life trying to avoid fail...
#11: The Power of Self-Belief - 3 Principles to Maintain a Healthy Identity and Maximize Potential
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The mind is a powerful thing. To accomplish something, we have to first believe it can be done. To maintain a healthy self-identity, we have to ...
#10: Good Intentions Are Not Enough - 2 Keys to Living an Intentional Life
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If we want to reach our full potential and make a significant contribution to the world, we have to move beyond good intentions and begin to live inte...
#9: Principles of Courageous Leadership (Part 2)
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Cal continues a two-part discussion on the importance of courageous leadership. Cal builds on the leadership principles discussed i...
#8: Principles of Courageous Leadership (Part 1)
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Acts of courage are often what makes a leader a leader. We know this instinctively, yet courage is easier to talk about than it is to put into pract...
#7: Live Courageously - 5 Principles to Face Your Fears and Be More Alive
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of courage, we often think of giant figures that have changed the world -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Winston Churchill, Soldiers on the ba...
#6: Be Kind - Simple Truth, Profound Impact
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this Episode, Cal discusses the power of kindness to have a positive impact on our sphere of influence. A small act of kindness can change the ...
#5: The Comparison Pitfall - Don't Let This Steal Your Joy
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to be happy, yet we engage in behavior that undermines our own happiness. One of the biggest ways we do this is by comparing ourselves t...
#4: Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak - Change Your World (Change the World)
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When we listen well, we meet a fundamental need in people to feel understood and affirmed. Yet, so often we don't focus on being good listeners and ...
#3: Ranger School Lesson -- How to Remain Calm under Pressure
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Cal shares a valuable lesson he learned in US Army Ranger School. He talks about an important quality that many, if not most, great...
#2: Father's Day Episode - How to Say Yes to the Important
16 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You cannot overstate the importance of being a great father. Yet, there are many things competing for our time and attention, and it's not always ea...
#1: What is your Swing Thought for the Day? -- Three Keys to Starting the Day off Right!
15 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Starting off your day the right way is key to making the day count. And making each day count leads to a more fulfilled life, increased influence, a...