Why Dave Kline Recommends a Decision Journal for Every Leader

In this thought-provoking episode, host Eric Stopper sits down with Dave Kline—a seasoned corporate leader turned entrepreneur and leadership coach—to unpack how life's hardest moments can become our most powerful teachers.Show Highlights:Breaking the Cycle: Dave opens up about his father's journey to sobriety and how a pivotal experience as a 12-year-old at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting shaped his outlook on life, parenting, and leadership. Learn what it means to "break the chain" and how that legacy fuels Dave’s mission today.Embracing a Higher Power: The conversation delves into spirituality vs. religion, intuition, and the importance of listening to life’s nudges—whether you call it God, the universe, or collective consciousness. Dave shares real stories about trusting the “muse” and how a chance social media post about his father went viral, reaching millions. From Corporate Life to Coaching: Discover why Dave and his wife left steady corporate careers to buy a business and eventually shift their focus to training leaders and managers from thousands of companies. Dave gets candid about the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship and the lessons learned along the way.Helping Leaders Level Up: Dave shares his coaching framework for business leaders—starting with clarifying the true destination (for both the business and personally) and mapping mindset, abilities, preferences, and skills. He explains why self-knowledge is the foundation for leading others and building great teams.The Power of Decision Journals: Want to make better choices? Dave’s #1 habit for every leader is to start a decision journal. He breaks down the simple steps and shows how this single practice can transform intuition into a superpower and sharpen your success over time.Balancing Intuition and Data: Eric and Dave explore the intersection of instincts and analysis, and why conscious reflection is key to accelerating growth and avoiding self-deception in leadership and business.Connect with Dave Klein:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkline/If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, and subscribe—and consider sharing with a friend or fellow leader who would benefit from Dave’s wisdom.