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The Leadership List

by American Forces Radio Network

The Leadership List podcast features interviews with book authors from Defense Department professional reading lists as well as other leadership sources...because great leaders NEVER stop learning!

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Episodes

  1. THE LEADERSHIP LIST - Episode 12 - Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring

    Lisa Fain, co-author of, “Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring: Lean Forward, Learn, and Leverage,” provides the definitive guide for overcoming cultural differences for more effective mentoring. American workplaces have never been more diverse and understanding differences is vital for...

  2. THE LEADERSHIP LIST - Episode 11 - Building the Best

    John Eades, author of “Building the Best,” discusses eight proven methods for elevating others to higher levels of performance and success. A difficult discussion with a coworker made Eades realize his shortcomings as a manager. That moment inspired him to discover the secrets of effective...

  3. THE LEADERSHIP LIST - Episode 10 - Stumpy's Hatchet House

    Brendan and Tara Wehmann, two Navy veterans who decided to become owners of a Stumpy’s Hatchet House franchise in Tampa, FL as they transitioned out of the military. They offer advice for other veterans who dream of running their own business someday. Also, franchisors of Stumpy’s, Stu and Kelly...

  4. THE LEADERSHIP LIST - Episode 10 - Stumpy's Hatchet House

    Brendan and Tara Wehmann, two Navy veterans who decided to become owners of a Stumpy’s Hatchet House franchise in Tampa, FL as they transitioned out of the military. They offer advice for other veterans who dream of running their own business someday. Also, franchisors of Stumpy’s, Stu and Kelly...

  5. THE LEADERSHIP LIST - Episode 09 - Lessons From the Hanoi Hilton

    Taylor Baldwin Kiland and Peter Fretwell, authors of “Lessons From the Hanoi Hilton Six Characteristics of High Performance Teams,” tell how prisoners-of-war (POWs) not only survived, but THRIVED in the most infamous camp of the Vietnam War. Led by then-Navy Commander James Stockdale, the…

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  6. THE LEADERSHIP LIST - Episode 08 - Vietnam Bao Chi: Warriors of Word and Film

    Marc Phillip Yablonka, author of “Vietnam Bao Chi: Warriors of Word and Film,” covers the combat reporters who covered the Vietnam War. In his book, Lablonka shares stories from Marine combat correspondent Dale Dye, who later worked with director Oliver Stone to make, “Platoon,” the most…

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  7. THE LEADERSHIP LIST - Episode 07 - What Now, Lieutenant?

    Retired Marine Corps General Richard “Butch” Neal, author of “What Now, Lieutenant? Leadership Forged From Events in Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Beyond,” says one evening in combat during the Vietnam War shaped his entire career…all the way to Assistant Commandant. He shares his tales of serving...

  8. THE LEADERSHIP LIST - Episode 06 - Leadership Lessons from Monty Python and the Holy Grail

    Dr. Richard Parker, author of “Leadership Lessons from Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” finds timeless principles in the outrageous sketches from the British comedy group. As a teenager, Parker feel in love with the movie (other than the ending) and watched it countless times. He then began…

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  9. THE LEADERSHIP LIST - Episode 05 - The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

    Patrick Lencioni, author of “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” says organizational health should be the top priority on every team because it’s the foundation for collective success. Without it, every task and detail becomes exponentially more difficult. First published in 2002, The Five...

  10. THE LEADERSHIP LIST - Episode 04 - Leadership is Language

    Retired Navy Captain David Marquet returns to discuss his new book titled, “Leadership is Language: The Hidden Power of What You Say - and What You Don’t,” which explains how to let doers become deciders and the ways poorly chosen language can discourage empowerment. His book describes six…

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  11. THE LEADERSHIP LIST - Episode 03 - Team of Teams

    Retired Army General Stanley McChrystal, co-author of "Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World," explains why conventional tactics weren't working against Al Qaeda in Iraq during 2004 and how his team turned the tide by pushing decision-making down to the frontlines. These...

  12. THE LEADERSHIP LIST - Episode 02 - Turn The Ship Around!

    Retired Navy Captain David Marquet, author of “Turn The Ship Around! A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders,” explores intent-based leadership. Get your team to stop asking, “Can I…?” And inspire them to start using empowering phrases, such as “I intend to…” Marquet used intent-based...

  13. THE LEADERSHIP LIST - Episode 01 - The Starfish and The Spider

    Rod A. Beckstrom, author of "The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations," explores the challenges and advantages of leaderless organizations. If you cut off a spider’s head, it dies; if you cut off a starfish’s leg it grows a new one, and that leg can grow into...

About this show

The Leadership List podcast features interviews with book authors from Defense Department professional reading lists as well as other leadership sources...because great leaders NEVER stop learning!

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American Forces Radio Network

Produced by DVIDSHub.net

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Leadership List have?

The Leadership List has 13 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on June 25, 2020.

What is The Leadership List about?

The Leadership List podcast features interviews with book authors from Defense Department professional reading lists as well as other leadership sources...because great leaders NEVER stop learning!

How often does The Leadership List release new episodes?

The Leadership List publishes every two weeks, based on its 13 episodes since October 2019.

Who hosts The Leadership List?

The Leadership List is created and hosted by American Forces Radio Network.
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