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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 39 MIN

Iterative Leadership in the Digital Age

from The Leadership Growth Podcast · host Daniel & Peter Stewart

What does it mean to be a “flawless” leader?And is “flawless” leadership even possible?Today’s guest believes it is. Christian “Boo” Boucousis is an author, keynote speaker, and CEO of Afterburner, an organization dedicated to building flawless leaders by applying principles and systems fighter pilots use to perform to their exacting standards.In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Boo outlines what flawless leadership looks like, how systems can relieve the pressures of leading an organization, and the power of a few small mindset shifts.Tune in to learn:The definition of iterative leadershipThe power of setting objectives and focusing on outcomesThe right question to ask when it comes to AI“If a leader can shift from saving the day into designing the wins, then all of a sudden we start to feel good,” says Boucousis. “My work is actually delivering results. This makes me feel good; it feels less like work now. It feels more like action.”Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewartleadership/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewartleadership/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewartleadershipWebsite: https://www.stewartleadership.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tYdz1gQAxHIQMeNXtkA3z?si=5cf424f1e2954749Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leadership-growth-podcast/id1726606341Resources and LinksAfterburner, Inc. WebsiteChristian “Boo” Boucousis LinkedIn PageThe Afterburner Advantage Amazon PageStewart Leadership Insights and Resources:Leadership Growth Podcast Episode #51: Leading in the Age of AIhttps://stewartleadership.com/leading-in-the-age-of-ai/The Difference Between Important and Urgenthttps://stewartleadership.com/the-difference-between-important-and-urgent/#leadership #podcast #leadershippodcast #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcoaching #StewartLeadership #LeadershipGrowthPodcast If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. 

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