“Living Beyond Average”
🎙 Living Beyond Average Podcast
Hosted by Lionel Murphy
What if everything you were taught about leadership—effort, strength, sacrifice—wasn’t entirely true?
What if pushing harder wasn’t the answer?
What if your greatest leadership breakthroughs come not from perfection, but from presence?
The Living Beyond Average Podcast exists to dismantle leadership myths that keep high-performing people stuck—especially those who serve, protect, and carry the weight of others.
Hosted by Lionel Murphy—a U.S. Air Force veteran, retired law enforcement officer, leadership educator, and author of Experiential Leadership Theory: Leadership Through Horsemanship—this podcast delivers leadership wisdom forged in the field, refined in the saddle, and anchored in truth.
Each episode challenges a cultural cliché and replaces it with clarity, courage, and practical tools for leading with integrity in real life—not in theory.
Whether you’re a first responder, veteran, public servant, educator, parent, or simply a person trying to lead when it’s hard—this show is your weekly companion for rising above average expectations and living into legacy.
💥 Inside, you’ll get:
- Hard-earned lessons from real-life leadership trenches
- Horsemanship-based metaphors with modern applications
- Thought-provoking reflections for men and women who serve
- Honest conversations on identity, emotional presence, and purpose
Because leadership isn’t about image—it’s about how you show up when no one’s watching.
🎯 Tools. Truth. Legacy.
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“Living Beyond Average”
"Discernment: Seeing What Others Miss"
What if leadership wasn’t about knowing everything, but about knowing what matters most? In this episode of the Living Beyond Average Podcast, we unpack one of the most underrated leadership skills: Discernment.
Discernment is the ability to recognize truth when opinions are loud… to remain grounded when emotions run high… and to cut through the noise when life feels unclear. It’s not about having the right answer — it’s about asking the right questions.
In today’s conversation, we dismantle the myth that strong leadership is rooted in certainty. Instead, we explore how true leadership is forged through wisdom, patience, spiritual clarity, and emotional presence.
In this episode:
✔️ The real meaning of discernment (and what it’s not)
✔️ Why discernment is the antidote to impulsive leadership
✔️ How trauma, ego, and pressure cloud decision-making
✔️ Practical ways to build discernment in your daily life
🎙️ If you’ve ever felt lost between performance and purpose, this one is for you.
Disclaimer: The content shared reflects personal experience and leadership insight. It is not intended to replace professional therapy, counseling, or medical guidance.
References
Brown, B. (2018). Dare to lead: Brave work. Tough conversations. Whole hearts. Random House.
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Goleman, D. (2005). Emotional intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ. Bantam.
Heifetz, R., & Linsky, M. (2002). Leadership on the line: Staying alive through the dangers of leading. Harvard Business Review Press.
Maxwell, J. C. (2007). The 21 irrefutable laws of leadership: Follow them and people will follow you. Thomas Nelson.
Tisdell, E. J. (2003). Exploring spirituality and culture in adult and higher education. Jossey-Bass.
🔎 About Living Beyond Average Podcast
Join host Lionel Murphy — veteran, rancher, leadership coach — as we challenge oversimplified clichés and simplify overcomplicated leadership and relationship myths. Weekly episodes blend lived experience, leadership insight, and biblical truth to help you lead with integrity, ride with confidence, and live beyond average.
✅ Leadership
✅ Emotional Intelligence
✅ Marriage & Relationships
✅ Personal Growth
✅ Veteran & PTSD Perspective
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📩 Contact: Lionel@BeyondAverageExistence.com
Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only. Not a substitute for professional counseling, therapy, or medical care.