Amplified: The Leadership Student 2.0
Amplified: Leadership Student 2.0 Podcast, hosted by MK Palmore, is a monthly exploration of the multifaceted world of leadership. Each episode features insightful conversations with guests from diverse industries and backgrounds, delving into the practicalities of leadership, the hard lessons learned, and the deep-water experiences that shape successful leaders.
Amplified: The Leadership Student 2.0
How Connection-Based Leadership Changes Lives
What if leadership wasn’t about technical skills—but about human connection? David McGurk, a former Army leader and Apogee Global principal, shares hard-won insights from combat zones and command posts, revealing why traditional leadership training fails. In this deeply personal episode, discover why emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and trust—not credentials—drive real performance. Learn how to unlock your people, build resilient cultures, and transform how leadership gets done.
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome & Episode Setup
01:39 Meet David McGurk
03:32 How Great Leadership Changes Lives
07:43 What Sparks True Leadership?
10:19 Mental Health: A Hidden Leadership Crisis
16:03 Why Leadership Training Is Broken
21:03 Leadership: Skills vs. Natural Talent
24:11 Why Apogee Invests in People
28:39 Unlocking Productivity Through People
31:08 Tech’s Role in Leadership Development
35:38 The Market Opportunity for Leadership Training
39:29 Apogee’s Disruptive Model
40:20 Final Takeaways & Where to Connect
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