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Lessons from Leaders with Brian Beckcom
by Brian Beckcom
𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 is a podcast and media platform created by 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗼𝗺, one of America's top trial lawyers and co-founder of 𝗩𝗕 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀. The show features candid conversations with world-class leaders, innovators, and changemakers from business, sports, military, technology, and the legal world.Each episode explores the real stories behind extraordinary success — the habits, failures, and philosophies that shape high-performance leadership. Through authentic dialogue and actionable insights, 𝘓𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 helps audiences build resilience, lead with integrity, and make a lasting impact in their own organizations and lives.Whether you're an entrepreneur, professional, or lifelong learner, 𝘓𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 offers the inspiration and practical wisdom you need to become the best version of yourself.🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻: BrianBeckcom.com | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube
Episodes
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Laughter and Leadership: A Conversation with Adam Christing
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Adam Christing, a humorist, keynote speaker, and author, to talk about the power of laughter, connection, and storytelling. Adam has spent four decades performing more than 4,000 humor presentations for CEOs, Fortune 500 companies, major…
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Psychedelics and Spirituality: A Conversation with Rev. Hunt Priest
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Rev. Hunt Priest, an Episcopal priest who openly shares how psilocybin (magic mushrooms) transformed his faith and ministry. Hunt took part in a groundbreaking Johns Hopkins/NYU study where clergy explored psychedelics, and the experience reshaped and...
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Salad Dressing and Second Chances: A Conversation with Gregory Vetter
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Greg Vetter, a charismatic entrepreneur and storyteller best known for turning his mom's salad dressing into a $300 million brand - before losing it all. In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to build, and rebuild, a business from the...
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Mindful Leadership from a Mindfulness Master: A Conversation with Pankaj Singh
I recently sat down with Pankaj Singh, a mindfulness and leadership expert. In this episode, we talk about how mindfulness can make you not just a better leader, but a better person. It was a pleasure chatting to Pankaj, a multi-faceted and dynamic individual known for redefining leadership…
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Lessons from Seal Team Six: A Conversation with Rob Roy
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Rob Roy, a Navy veteran, former member of SEAL Team Six, and the founder and CEO of Trident Coaching and Consulting. Rob brings decades of experience in elite military operations and leadership development, and his personal journey—from a difficult...
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Growing LinkedIn from 400 to 4000: A Conversation with Steve Cadigan
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Steve Cadigan, the HR leader who helped scale LinkedIn from 400 to 4,000 employees in just four years. Steve shares how his passion for team dynamics and workplace culture fueled this explosive growth and shaped LinkedIn's early success. We…
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The Viking Code: A Conversation with Anders Indset
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Anders Indset, a Norwegian philosopher widely known as "The Business Philosopher." Recognized for his pioneering work at the intersection of philosophy, economics, and technology, Anders is also a renowned author whose books have appeared on...
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The Obstacle is the Way: A Conversation with Bishoy Tadros
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Bishoy Tadros. Born in Egypt, Bishoy's family moved to the United States when he was three years old after he received a cancer diagnosis. He underwent intermittent treatment for 10 years. On his 13th birthday, he had brain surgery for a blood...
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How to Start and Run Your Own Podcast
In this episode, Brian speaks with Robert Ingalls. Mr. Ingalls is a former practicing lawyer, professional speaker, and the founder of LawPods, a company specifically designed to help busy professionals start their own podcasts. In the episode, Brian and Robert talk about how to start your own...
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Our Dear Friend, Jim Goldsmith, Has Passed Away
This podcast episode holds an even deeper significance in light of Jim Goldsmith's passing. His wisdom and passion for his faith, family, and friends remain timeless, serving as a reminder of his enduring legacy. As we revisit this conversation, we celebrate and honor his remarkable life…
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Battle-Tested Leadership: A Conversation with United States Marine Bobby Harrington
In my latest podcast episode, I speak with Bobby Harrington, a United States Marine and former oil and gas executive. Our conversation covers everything on leadership. We exclusively speak about the most important part of being a leader. Bobby Harrington also shares insights from his book, "Lead...
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High-Stakes Persuasion: A Conversation with FBI Special Agent Chip Massey and PR Crisis Expert Adele Gambardella
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with the founders of The Convincing Company, Chip Massey and Adele Gambardella. Our conversation covered everything from persuasive tactics anyone can implement to Adele's and Chip's start in public relations and hostage negotiation. While persuasion is...
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Reflections on Living & Dying: A Conversation with Jim Goldsmith
In this episode, Brian speaks with Jim Goldsmith. Jim has fought a brave battle with cancer over the past 5 years. Originally diagnosed with melanoma, Jim recently learned that the cancer has spread to his brain and spine. At the time of the podcast, Jim has been given less than 6 months to live....
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The Future of Work: A Conversation with Sophie Wade
Sophie Wade is an expert on the Future of Work. She holds degrees from Oxford and INSEAD, including an MBA, and is the author of "Empathy Works," a great book that discusses the importance of empathy in the workforce. In the podcast, Sophie and Brian talk about the future of work, how and why…
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Piracy, Kidnapping, & The Most Famous Case of the Past 20 Years: A Discussion of the Captain Phillips Case
Piracy, Kidnapping, & The Most Famous Case of the Past 20 Years: A Discussion of the Captain Phillips Case I was recently a guest on the "Great Trials" podcast. Great Trials is a wonderful podcast hosted by Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey in which they discuss in details some of the most famous...
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Artificial Intelligence & The Future of Work: A Conversation with Tobias Jensen
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Tobias Jensen, an expert in blockchain, AI, and other emerging technologies, for an episode of my podcast, Lessons From Leaders. Our wide-ranging conversation explored the potential impacts, both positive and negative, of technologies like large…
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Elbows Tight: From The Courtroom To The Jiu-Jitsu Mats
In this episode, I join Travis Motl on his show, the Elbows Tight Podcast. This is a podcast that is dedicated to all things Jiu-Jitsu, with hopes of informing existing practitioners and inspiring new ones. In this episode titled "From The Courtroom To The Jiu-Jitsu Mats", Travis and I discuss...
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The Power of Silence in a World of Noise: A Conversation with Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn
Silence is one of the most powerful forces in the world. And yet, in a world that is constantly filled with noise and distractions, it's easy to overlook the importance of silence. My next guests are Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz, the co-authors of a fantastic book called "Golden: The Power of…
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Creating Complete Leaders: A Conversation with Caren Kenney
Caren Kenney is the CEO and Founder of Evolve Leadership. Caren coaches and consults with C-suite executives, high level athletes, military officers, and other leaders. Before Evolve, Caren was part of the leadership team at Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, where she built and...
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The Renegade Lawyers: A Conversation between Brian Beckcom & Ben Glass
Next to my father and my high school basketball coach, Ben Glass has had as much influence as a mentor as any person in my life. When I had just started my law firm, I found Ben. Ben had run a successful law firm for many years and was starting a coaching and mentoring business to teach other...
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Workplace Jazz: A Conversation with Gerald Leonard
Gerald has been a professional musician for almost 50 years. Gerald's musical talents have focused on jazz music in particular. Gerald is also the CEO of Principles of Execution, a Certified Minority Business Enterprise, and author of Workplace Jazz: How to Improvise. In the podcast, Gerald and I...
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The Future of Humanity: A Conversation with Gary Bengier
Gary Bengier is the former Chief Financial Officer of Ebay. Gary was the CFO during the first two rounds of Ebay's public offering. He holds an MBA from Harvard and a philosophy degree from San Francisco State. Gary is the author of multiple books, including Unfettered Journey, a futuristic look…
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Is Free Will An Illusion: A Conversation with David Lawrence
In this episode, Brian talks to David Lawrence. David is the author of "Are We Biochemical Robots?", a deep dive on the question of Free Will. The question of free will has puzzled philosophers, theologians, and scientist for all of recorded human history. Today, there are a number of prominent...
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Let Me Tell You A Story: A Conversation with Master Storyteller Mark Carpenter
Mark Carpenter is a master storyteller. He teaches executives, professionals, marketers, entrepreneurs and emerging leaders how to identify stories in their life and then craft those stories to entertain, persuade, and present to people. In the podcast, Mark and I talk about -Why storytelling is...
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Meditation, Mindfulness, and Motivation: A Conversation with Lori Saitz
Lori Saitz is the CEO of Zen Rabbit, an award-winning writer, speaker, and broadcaster, and a nationally recognized expert in using gratitude and meditation to manifest goals faster. She's now on a mission to guide Gen-Xers to a place of unprecedented passion, clarity, peace, and to rediscover...
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3 Powerful Habits of Awesome Leaders: A Conversation with Michael Timms
Michael Timms has discovered three powerful habits that are guaranteed to make you a better leader. Using a compelling combination of teaching principles and illustrations backed by loads of scientific studies, Timms reveals three habits of personal accountability that will transform you into an...
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The Science Behind How Famous People Died: A Conversation with Harry Milman, PhD
Brian speaks with Dr. Harry Milman, a forensic toxicologist, pharmacologist, and author.
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We Are All Connected: A Conversation with Xavier Naville
Brian speaks with Xavier Naville, a quadrilingual business leader with a track record of massive success in businesses around the world.
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How to Give The Best Speech of Your Life: A Conversation with Laurie Gilbertson
Brian speaks with Laurie Gilbertson, a former New York City sex crimes, organized crime, and homicide prosecutor, television analyst, educator, and entrepreneur.
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How Failure Teaches You to Lead: A Conversation with Colin Hunter
In this episode of the podcast, Brian Beckcom speaks with Colin Hunter, author, coach, and the Founder and CEO of Potential Squared, an international business that specializes in teaching leadership to business professionals.
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Becoming a World Champion: A Conversation with Pedro Felipe Marinho
In this episode of the podcast, Brian Beckcom speaks with one of the most dangerous men in the world, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Superstar Pedro Marinho.
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The 12th Man Kickoff Team: A Conversation with Dave Coolidge, Ike Liles, and Dennis Mudd
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Texas A&M 12th Man tradition, and a big part of that tradition is the 12th Man Kickoff Team. Back in 1982, Jackie Sherrill, Texas A&M's football coach, decided that he would start a kickoff squad made up entirely of walk-ons, thus creating one of the...
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Modern Day Freedom Riders: A Conversation with Ki Harris
Ki Harris is the Executive Director of the Freedom Project Network, a system of youth empowerment programs serving students across the state of Mississippi. A fierce advocate for educational equity, Ki leverages his experiences to empower traditionally marginalized communities. Today he joins the...
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Negócios, Irmandade e Jiu-Jitsu Brasileiro: Uma Conversa com Ulpiano Malachias
Neste episódio, Brian fala com a lenda do Jiu-Jitsu brasileiro Ulpiano Malachias sobre sua paixão pelas artes marciais, liderança, negócios, empreendedorismo e sua jornada do Brasil para os Estados Unidos. Ulpiano "Piano" Malachias é 4º Dan no Jiu-Jitsu brasileiro sob a orientação de Carlos…
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Business, Brotherhood, & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: A Conversation with Ulpiano Malachias
In this episode, Brian speaks with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Ulpiano Malachias about his passion for martial arts, leadership, business, entrepreneurship, and his journey from Brazil to the United States. Ulpiano "Piano" Malachias is a four-stripe black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Carlos...
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Five Fundamental Principles of Good Leadership: A Conversation with the US Military
This episode is the recording of a presentation Brian gave to the United States Military on the fundamental principles of good leadership. Brian started a podcast on leadership in the middle of a global pandemic, during national racial protests, and in the middle of some of the worst political...
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Leadership for a New Age: A Conversation with Author Nick Jankel
In this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with entrepreneur and bestselling author Nick Jankel about the connection between leadership and science, the importance of compassion in capitalism, and solutions to the problems that plague business owners, executives, and everyday leaders alike. Nick's…
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The Tip of the Spear: A Conversation with Marine Combat Officer John Francis Warren
In this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with retired Marine Corps Captain John Warren about his combat experience in Afghanistan. Brian and Captain Warren also discuss the leadership principles John learned during his time as the Deputy Director of the Infantry Officer School, where he prepared...
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Big Wisdom from Big Money: A Conversation with Joe Wilbert III
In this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Joe 'Big Money' Wilbert III about his basketball career, raising competitive athletes, the time he knocked out a Texas Tech fan who was attacking his head coach, sports as a tool to bridge racial and cultural differences, and a whole lot more. Joe…
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Inside the 100 Year Decision: A Conversation with Dr. Bowen Loftin
In this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Dr. Bowen Loftin about his role leading Texas A&M University to the Southeastern Conference (SEC), the most momentous decision in college sports history, as well as his role as a pioneer in the fields of AI and VR, his leadership philosophy, and the...
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Why We (Really) Do What We Do: A Conversation with Professor Robin Hanson
In this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Professor Robin Hanson about the unconscious motives that drive human behavior and their impact on our everyday lives. Brian and Professor Hanson talk about how to confront our hidden motives, examine them, and see clearly so that we can better…
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The Colonel: A Conversation with Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Augustus Beckcom III
In this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with his Dad, Lieutenant Colonel Edwin Augustus Beckcom III, about overcoming adversity and the characteristics of great leadership. Lieutenant Colonel Ed Beckcom served during the Vietnam war, flying over 200+ combat missions navigating B-52 Bombers. He flew...
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The Need for Speed: A Conversation with Colonel John Gallemore
In this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Colonel John Gallemore about the invaluable leadership lessons that he's learned throughout his remarkable military career. Colonel Gallemore is a Combat Pilot for the United States Air Force with over 3,900 flight hours, including 200 combat flight…
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Uncommon Valor Part 2: A Conversation with California Firefighter Nick Kalt
In this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with California firefighter Nick Kalt. Nick is a retired United States Marine Corps officer and a Purple Heart Recipient. After he retired from the USMC, Nick became a firefighter for the city of Long Beach, California. Brian and Nick talk about the intense...
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Is Buddhism True?: A Conversation with Robert Wright
In this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Robert Wright. Robert is the New York Times bestselling author of The Evolution of God (a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize), Nonzero, The Moral Animal (named one of the ten best books of the year by The New York Times Book Review), Three Scientists and...
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Re-opening the American Mind: A Conversation with Ben Hunt
In this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with Ben Hunt. Ben is the creator of Epsilon Theory and the inspiration behind Second Foundation Partners. Over 100,000 professional investors across 180 countries read Ben's work. As Chief Investment Officer, Ben is responsible for the company's investments...
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"Lawyer X": A Conversation with Jake Banks
In this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with former Tarrant County prosecutor Jake Banks about his involvement in an international drug-smuggling conspiracy, his imprisonment abroad, and his path to redemption. Jake Banks tried 45 criminal trials in his first year as a prosecutor and won every…
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The Original John Football: A Conversation with Bucky Richardson
In this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with American football player Bucky Richardson. Bucky Richardson played quarterback for the A&M Aggies in the late '80s and early '90s and was drafted by the Houston Oilers in 1992. Bucky is best known for his impressive college football career, having won…
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Once Upon A Time in Hollywood: A Conversation with Javier Chapa
In this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with screenwriter and Hollywood producer Javier Chapa about his journey from a bartender with a law degree to the founder and CEO of a successful Hollywood multimedia company. Javier first got the acting and film bug in college, when he worked as a military...
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The King of College Football: A Conversation with Coach Jackie Sherrill
In this episode, Brian Beckcom speaks with former American football player and coach, Jackie Wayne Sherrill. In the early '60s, Jackie played as a linebacker and fullback for the University of Alabama, where he won two national championships playing under coach Paul William "Bear" Bryant. In his...
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𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 is a podcast and media platform created by 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗼𝗺, one of America's top trial lawyers and co-founder of 𝗩𝗕 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀. The show features candid conversations with world-class leaders, innovators, and changemakers from business, sports, military, technology, and the legal world.Each episode explores the real stories behind extraordinary success — the habits, failures, and philosophies that shape high-performance leadership. Through authentic dialogue and actionable insights, 𝘓𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 helps audiences build resilience, lead with integrity, and make a lasting impact in their own organizations and lives.Whether you're an entrepreneur, professional, or lifelong learner, 𝘓𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 offers the inspiration and practical wisdom you need to become the best version of yourself.🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻: BrianBeckcom.com | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube
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