The Leadership Gambit
The Leadership Gambit
The Toolkit for Business and Life You Were Never Taught
Let’s be real: you don’t need more cliche advice and a lot of content doesn’t go deep enough. You need practical guidance you can actually use to help you overcome your challenges or achieve your goals.
Recent studies show most people today feel unsupported, underprepared, and overwhelmed by a system and management that teaches very little about navigating, leading, or thriving in the chaos of modern life.
This podcast is for anyone who’s ready to take ownership of their personal journey and needs a guide to support them along their path.
We take over 20 years of real-world experience, hundreds of field experiments, and the best of leadership, psychology, and personal development knowledge and turn it into clear, honest, and useful guidance you can start using right away.
No fluff, real talk, and real tools, to thrive at work and in life.
Hosted by Chris Miller and Dane Smith. Edited by Joseph Pitz.
The Leadership Gambit
S09E05: Leading While Grieving
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This episode is my most personal yet.
I share the story of losing my younger brother and what it was like returning to work just two weeks later, not because I was ready, but because I needed something to distract me from the pain. It’s an honest look at what grief actually feels like and the reality of trying to lead while going through it.
We break down why grief isn’t a linear process, the emotional and mental challenges that come with showing up when you’re not okay, and the pressure leaders face to remain steady when everything feels unstable. I also talk about the cycles of guilt, how people around you respond, and the small things that helped me get through it.
More importantly, this episode explores how that experience reshaped my perspective on life and leadership, shifting away from control, ego, and surface-level performance toward something more human and grounded.
If you’ve ever had to keep going while dealing with something heavy, or you’re supporting someone who is, this episode will give you a more honest understanding of what that looks like and how to navigate it.
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