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
The 10 Leadership Rules That Transformed a Dysfunctional Culture | Kyle McDowell
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In a world where toxic workplaces are the norm, Kyle McDowell is leading a values-first revolution.
Kyle spent decades inside Fortune 10 companies—leading tens of thousands of people—and what he learned will change how you lead forever.
In this conversation, we explore his framework for transforming culture and leadership through The 10 WEs—a set of radical, clear, and actionable principles that drive high performance from the inside out.
But this isn't just about better leadership at work—Kyle's approach impacts how you show up in life, relationships, and the world around you.
What we cover:
- The biggest leadership lessons Kyle learned from toxic bosses
- Why leading 20 people is no different from leading 20,000
- The true cost of toxic culture—and how it kills innovation
- The 10 WEs: the foundation for values-based leadership
- How to own mistakes, pick each other up, and lead by example
- The danger of rewarding busyness over outcomes
- Why real culture change starts with the leader
- The power of authenticity and relatability to build trust
- How these principles apply at home, not just at work
Whether you're a CEO, coach, manager, or parent—this episode will challenge how you think about leadership and give you tools to lead with purpose and integrity.
This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz
- Learn more about Kyle here - https://kylemcdowellinc.com
- Grab your copy of Kyle’s book here - https://kylemcdowellinc.com/bestselling-book/
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- Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylemcdowellinc/
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James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion,
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