The Leader Mentality
We interview leaders across industries to see what drives and inspires them. Our goal is to humanize the person/business behind the successAmong recurring topics:-What Leaders are Inspired By-Leadership in sports and marketing with NASCAR driver Bryant Barnhill-Teal Today: A spotlight on successful Coastal Carolina University faculty, students, alumni, and other affiliates
Podcasting since 2022 • 112 episodes
The Leader Mentality
Latest Episodes
Strong But Wrong And Still Friends
We break down how to navigate difficult conversations with grace so feedback builds trust instead of triggering defensiveness. Rob and Nick share real stories and simple language shifts that help leaders trade blame for clarity and get to a bet...
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A Great Leader Ends Every Story With So Now What
The fastest way to lose a room is to give people information with no meaning. The fastest way to lead a room is to give them a story they can see themselves in. Rob Clemens and Nick Di Stefano dig into storytelling as a leadership tool for mana...
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Active Listening Turns Conversations Into Trust And Action
You can feel it when someone is truly listening. The pace slows. The questions sharpen. The space feels safe enough to share the real story. That’s the heart of this conversation as we dive into how active listening transforms sales calls, team...
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Thriving Through Setbacks: Self‑Awareness, Preparation, And Purpose
Struggle isn’t a detour from growth; it’s the road. We sat down to explore how leaders and teams can turn rough stretches into real momentum by treating resilience as a trained system, not a motivational spike. The conversation starts with self...
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Staying Curious Is Hard; Here’s How We Practice It And Reward It
We trade the pressure to “know it all” for a practical playbook on staying curious while leading teams and growing a business. From ultramarathon goals to SOPs, we show how to schedule learning, reward smart questions, and turn feedback into ac...
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