Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin
Guiding you toward a life of purpose, progress, and personal growth. Each week, James interviews world-class thinkers, including prime ministers, Olympic gold medalists, billionaires, and visionaries, to uncover the habits, tools, and mindsets that drive meaningful success.
Hosted by James Laughlin—a 7-time world champion drummer, sought-after keynote speaker, and high-performance leadership consultant—this podcast brings you conversations with extraordinary individuals who have shaped industries, inspired nations, and achieved greatness.
Whether you're building confidence, breaking through barriers, or discovering your purpose, Lead on Purpose is your guide to turning challenges into opportunities and ambitions into achievements.
Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin
How to Get Anyone to Open Up | FBI-Level Psychology with Michael Reddington
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Michael Reddington has spent decades mastering the art of getting to the truth—not through force, but through listening. In this episode, he unpacks how high-stakes interrogation techniques apply to leadership, parenting, interviews, and everyday life. If you lead people—or want to influence others—this one is a masterclass.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why most people don’t lie—they just protect
- How to encourage honesty without forcing a confession
- The 3 psychological needs you must meet to get someone to open up
- Why “why” questions shut people down—and what to ask instead
- What world leaders, parents, and CEOs can all learn from interrogators
Why You Should Listen:
If you're a parent, leader, coach, or partner, this episode will change how you ask questions forever. It’s not manipulation—it’s communication done right.
This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz
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James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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