Episode 1: Intentionality

In this first episode of "Straight Talk on Leadership", host Dean Crisp talks about the importance of Intentionality in all you do as a leader. He shares stories from his own leadership journey. Later, Dean is joined by Leaders Helping Leaders Network Operations Manager, Kelle Corvin who provides an overview of what LHLN is all about and what we are striving to accomplish over the next several months. Quote of the episode by John Maxwell: “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”Dean introduces the podcast as one that is about the listener not him. He wants listeners to have one of each of these moments in each episode:An ‘aha’ moment that he likens to a Google search.A "Bam" moment that Dean describes as 'wow' that makes sense.A “Kaboom” moment where one not only “gets" it, but sees how to “do” it.The Art of Intentionality & The Business of Leadership is understanding both the art and act of being intentional in your daily leadership journey. Becoming intentional means becoming wise about the business of leadership. This means that you develop a business acumen about your job and leadership.Dean ends the show with a "No B.S." Tip of the Week on Leadership where he challenges listeners to take one small step to self-improvement. Pick one area of your leadership where you need to improve or “level up” then use a journal or notepad to “jot” down daily what you did to improve. Do this consistently for a week and see if you aren’t consciously better by intentionally focusing on that area for improvement. Remember that being intentional requires discipline, determination and focus.© 2026 Dean Crisp and LHLN (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED).