The Daily LEAD
A leadership podcast for any leader who is passionate about leadership development and self-care, and relationships. It consists of two segments a week: Mental Health Mondays, and Everyday Leaders on Thursdays.
Episodes
349 episodes
Episode 561 When The Church Gets In the Way
What happens when the systems we build to support the mission of the church actually begin getting in the way of it? In this episode, Pastor Brad sits down with Pastor Ryan Dockery for an honest conversation sparked by a provocative reflection ...
Episode 560 Be a Goldfish: When Your Brain Won’t Let It Go
Ever replay a five-minute conversation for the next five hours? Inspired by Ted Lasso’s advice to “be a goldfish,” this Mental Health Monday explores why our brains get stuck replaying mistakes, rejection, and difficult moments—and how to take ...
Episode 559 The Leader Who Makes Others Matter
What if the greatest measure of your leadership isn’t the impact you make, but the impact others discover they can make because of you? Inspired by a powerful insight from Vanessa Van Edwards at the Global Leadership Summit, this episode explor...
Believe — Finding Hope When You Can’t See What Comes Next
What do you hold on to when life hasn’t given you much reason to believe things will get better? Inspired by Ted Lasso’s simple message to “Believe,” this episode explores realistic hope, the psychology behind it, why stress can make possibilit...
Episode 557 Honoring Tradition While Innovating The Method
How do we honor our history while still trying to reach a changing world? How do we preserve our mission without becoming captive to our methods? This episode explores why innovation isn't the enemy of tradtion, why healthy organizations distin...
Episode 556 Curiosity Creates Connection
What if one question could change your relationships? This week, we're exploring the powerful quote, "Be curious, not judgmental," and how choosing curiosity over assumptions can strengthen leadership, parenting, counseling, and everyday relati...
Episode 555 Leadership and Hard Conversations
In this episode we explore having those difficult conversations. The ones we want to avoid. These conversations are never easy, but leaders owe people honesty, clarity, and dignity regardless. In this episode we will explore why avoiding these ...
Episode 554 Back-to-School Anxiety Starts Earlier Than You Think
School may not have started yet, but your brain already knows change is coming. In this episode, we explore why back-to-school anxiety often begins weeks before the first bell rings. Learn the neuroscience behind anticipatory anxiety, practical...
Episode 553 Why Relationships Matter
In this episode we continue to look at leadership lessons from Bob Iger and his book "The Ride of a Lifetime". Today we discuss the importance of relationships in leadership. For pastors and nonprofit leaders, this lesson carries special weight...
Episode 552 Tired But Wired
Insomnia is more than a sleep problem. In this episode, we explore how stress, mental health, an overactive nervous system, and hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause can affect sleep—and what can help your brain and body begin to r...
Episode 551 Trust Your Instinct
In the book "Ride of a Lifetime," author Bob Iger says that great leaders trust their instincts, but they also don't act impulsively. They gather information, they seek wise counsel, analyze the facts, examine their own motives and then move. T...
Episode 550 Care Deeply, Carry Less
When caring turns into carrying, emotional exhaustion is not far behind. This episode explores how helpers and leaders can stay compassionate, set healthy boundaries, and protect their own mental health.Practical Resources...
Episode 549 Seeing Possibility, Not Just Problems
Great leaders don't ignore risks, but neither do they allow every obstacle to overshadow every opportunity. In this episode we dive into why churches and non profits always explain why something doesn't work and how leaders can cultivate a cult...
Episode 548 Breaking the Silence: How Culture Shapes Mental Health
Culture influences how we think about mental health, but it doesn't have to determine whether we seek help. This episode explores stigma, barriers, and practical steps toward healing with compassion and hope.
Episode 547 Long Shots Aren't As Long As They Seem
In this episode we explore one of the most powerful leadership lessons: Sometimes long shots aren't as long as they seem. Reflecting on Disney's pursuit of Pixar- a move many thought unlikely or impossible- Bob Iger discusses how leaders often ...
Episode 546-When Memories Fade: The Hidden Mental Health Impact of Alzheimer's and Dementia
June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. In this episode, we explore the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, what happens in the brain, the emotional impact on families and caregivers, and practical ways to support brain health...
Episode 545 Don't Take the Bait: Leading Through Criticism
In this episode we explore one of the greatest challenges leaders face: bring misunderstood. Bob Iger writes about the temptation to get caught up in the rumors, criticism, and opinions of others. For pastors and deacons and non-profit leaders ...
Episode 544 Beyond Survival Mode: Understanding PTSD and CPTSD
June is PTSD Awareness Month. In this episode, we explore the differences between PTSD and Complex PTSD, how trauma impacts the brain and nervous system, and why survival strategies often remain long after the danger has passed. If you've ever ...
Episode 543 When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough: Why Excellence Matters
In this episode we explore a leadership principle that applies to every church and nonprofit organization: Excellence matters. Reflecting on Iger's belief that great organizations earn trust by creating work people are proud of, we discuss why ...
Episode 542 Financial Stress Is Real (And You’re Not Alone)
Feeling stretched thin, stressed about bills, or wondering how everyone is making it work right now? In this episode, we’re talking about the mental and emotional weight of financial stress, inflation, and trying to keep up when life feels expe...
Episode 541 If Everything Matters Nothing Does
In this episode, we continue the series on The Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger, exploring one of the most critical leadership responsibilities:Clarifying priorities.Bob Iger argues that great leaders must communicat...
Episode 540 You’re Finally Off… So Why Are You Still Exhausted?
Summer is here… so why are you still exhausted? In this episode, we explore why time off doesn’t always fix burnout, what happens when your nervous system finally slows down, and why rest can sometimes feel surprisingly uncomfortable. If you’re...
Episode 539 Respect the Past Don't Worship It
In this episode we unpack a powerful leadership lesson: How to honor the past without getting stuck in it. This episode explores why organizations resist change, how nostalgia can become quietly unhealthy, and what leadership looks like when gu...
Episode 538 Why Criticism Feels Crushing
What if rejection doesn’t just feel uncomfortable… but emotionally overwhelming? In this episode, we explore Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD), the connection to ADHD, autism, trauma, and why some nervous systems experience criticism, exclu...
Episode 537 The Power of Optimism: Why Tone Matters
In this episode we continue our journey through Bob Iger's book: The Ride of a Lifetime. Today we explore an often overlooked leadership trait: Optimism. Today we define what optimism really is and how tone shapes culture during times of pressu...