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
337 episodes
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...
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...
Episode 536 Strong, Grateful, and Emotionally Tired
This time of year can hold so many emotions at once—gratitude, exhaustion, celebration, overwhelm, hope, and burnout. In this episode, we talk about the pressure to “just be grateful,” why high-functioning people often struggle quietly, and how...
Episode 535 Leadership that Multiplies
In this episode we continue our journey through Bob Iger's book: The Ride of a Lifetime. Today we focus on unpacking a powerful leadership truth: Great leadership isn't about being indispensable- it's about making others ready. Too many leaders...
Episode 534 The War Within: Why Awareness Starts From Within
Mental Health Awareness Month isn’t just about what we share—it’s about what we’re willing to notice within ourselves. In this episode, we explore “the war within”—the quiet, internal battles many people carry every day—and how awareness can sh...
Episode 533 Trombone Oil: Why Focus is the Leader's Greatest Responsibility
In this epsidoe, Pastor Brad continues the series on "The Ride of a Lifetime" by Bob Iger. Today we unpack a simple but powerful leadership metephor: Don't get into the business of manufacturing trombone oil. Even if you become the best in the ...
Episode 532 Lead through Connection
Strong leadership isn’t built on authority—it’s built on relationships. In this episode, we explore how connection, trust, and emotional safety shape the way we lead and impact others.Resources:Dare to L...
Episode 531 Know What You Don't Know
In this episode, Pastor Brad continues the series on The Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger, exploring a powerful and often overlooked leadership principle:“Know what you don’t know… and trust in what you do.”Too many ...
Episode 530 It’s Not Laziness—It’s Executive Function
If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do, I just can’t do it,” this episode is for you. We’re talking executive function, mental overload, and why this struggle isn’t about laziness—it’s about capacity.
Episode 529 Leading With Confidence Without Pretending
In this episode, Pastor Brad continues the series on The Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger, exploring a powerful leadership tension:How do you lead with authority… without losing humility?Bob Iger writes, “You have to be hum...
Episode 528 If I Don’t Do It, It Won’t Get Done
When “help” creates more work, something deeper is happening. This episode explores weaponized incompetence in relationships and leadership—how it builds mental load, burnout, and quiet resentment, and what it looks like to shift the pattern he...
Episode 527 Own It and Be Decent
In this episode, Pastor Brad continues the series on The Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger, focusing on two deceptively simple—but deeply powerful—leadership principles:Take responsibility when you mess up.And be decent to peop...
Episode 526 High-Functioning Anxiety in High Achievers
You’re showing up, achieving, and holding it all together—but your mind never slows down. This episode unpacks high-functioning anxiety, why your brain stays in “on” mode, and how to find calm without losing your drive.
Episode 525 Courage over Comfort: Why Fear is Killing Innovation
Too often, church and nonprofit leaders default to comfort over courage—choosing what’s safe instead of what’s necessary. But what if fear is the very thing holding your organization back from the future God is calling you into?This epis...