When You Fail as a Leader | Episode 238

When You Fail as a Leader

It has happened already and it’ll likely happen again… You will fail as a leader. In this episode, I get real and raw about how I failed as a leader recently. But most importantly I talk about what I am going to do to overcome that failure to make sure it doesn’t happen again. For that, it’s not always about what we have done in the past but rather what we will do in the future.

Aspire to be a Leader | Reiner Lomb | Episode 236

Aspire to be a Leader | Reiner Lomb | Episode 236

Whether you are in a formal leadership role or are a rising leader, entrepreneur, or changemaker driven by a desire to use your voice to create change. The essence of leadership is creating a vision of an aspirational new future and then influencing people to change their behavior to make that vision a reality. Your inspiration to create aspirational change may come from your dissatisfaction with the status quo, joyful anticipation of an aspirational new future, or a new insight. To create such a vision and bring it into reality requires an emotional shift from hopelessness to optimism and inspiration, which then can mobilize any group – from dozens to millions.

Leader Self-Care | Chris Gooden | Episode 235

Leader Self-Care | Chris Gooden | Episode 235

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Peak Performance Leadership podcast! In this episode, we delve into the realm of health and fitness, exploring how leaders can maintain their well-being amidst the pressures and demands they face. Our guest, the renowned health and fitness expert Chris Gooden, shares invaluable insights and tips on staying lean […]

Are You the Leader in the Arena? | Episode 232

Are You the Leader in the Arena? | Episode 232

Welcome to episode 232 of the Peak Performance Leadership Podcast, where your host, Scott McCarthy, goes solo to explore the topic of leadership. In this episode, McCarthy poses a thought-provoking question: Are you the leader in the arena? As we delve into this question, let’s explore the three different types of leaders and their impact […]

How Leadership Actually Works | US Navy SEAL Larry Yatch | Episode 230

How Leadership Actually Works | US Navy SEAL Larry Yatch

Welcome to another episode of Peak Performance Leadership, where we explore the keys to leading high-performing teams and achieving exceptional results. In today’s episode, we have the privilege of delving into the world of leadership and management with our esteemed guest, Larry Yatch. With his extensive experience as a former military officer and member of […]

Eliminate Leader Loneliness | Nick Jonsson | Episode 227

Eliminate Leader Loneliness | Nick Jonsson

In episode 227 of the Peak Performance Leadership podcast, host Scott McCarthy dives deep into a thought-provoking and emotionally charged conversation with Nick Jonsson, the creator and co-founder of Executives Global Network Singapore. This episode sheds light on the destructive and isolating impact of executive loneliness and explores ways to conquer it. As leaders, we […]

Becoming a Trusted Advisor | Bill Coletti | Episode 226

Becoming a Trusted Advisor | Bill Coletti

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Peak Performance Leadership Podcast. In this episode, Chief Leadership Officer Scott McCarthy sits down with renowned reputation management expert, Bill Coletti, to discuss the intricacies of becoming a trusted advisor. Aspiring leaders and seasoned professionals alike will find valuable insights on building trust, developing a strong mindset, and […]

Leadership is a Journey and NOT a Destination | Episode 225

Leadership is a Journey and NOT a Destination

Recently I saw an add that someone said that they would turn you from a follower to a leader in 90 days or less! I was absolutely floored, irate, and embarrassed as a coach! This ideology means that leadership is a destination. That it has a start and end point. Which, yes I will agree that at some point you started leading and at some point you’ll stop leading, but that was not the meaning of this message. Rather that within a specific period of time you can become a leader and say that’s all folks! I’ve made it so I can stop trying now. THIS IS WRONG!

Through this episode, I get a little ranty, a bit fired up. It’s likely different than anything you’ve heard from me to date. But I am passionate to say that leadership is a journey. We must continue to develop, evolve, learn and grow as leaders to remain effective. That is why, leadership is a journey and not a destination. Enjoy!

Show up, Speak up, and Inspire Action | Heather Hansen | Episode 221

Show up, Speak up, and Inspire Action | Heather Hansen

Heather is an outspoken advocate for global voices. She raises awareness around microinequities related to language and accent in international teams and helps companies build UNMUTED communication cultures where every voice is heard. Her 2018 TEDx talk titled 2 Billion Voices: How to speak bad English perfectly  has had over 150,000 views and is used by university professors and English language specialists throughout the world in their own teachings.

Heather’s views on global communication have been featured in national media outlets across the globe: National Public Radio (NPR) in the USA, ABC Radio National in Australia, and multiple print and radio outlets in Singapore, including The Straits Times and CNA 938 (93.8 FM). She often appears on global podcasts and webinars

Today’s Leadership Challenges | Episode 220

Today's Leadership Challenges

In this week’s episode, I go solo again and answer your challenges! I asked a question in our free Facebook Community this week “What is your current leadership struggle?” and the replies were wide ranging and deep. Lots of things to consider and many different themes. Just shows leadership is not a single line process but rather an ever evolving dance. Nonetheless I decided to provide some advice to three different members’ problems live online. Here they are.