The StrongLead Podcast with Chad Hall

Most CEOs are busy, but busy doing what? In this episode, Chad shares the three things only the CEO can really provide to a company: outward focus, forward focus, and shaping culture. Whether you're at the top of the org chart or leading a team of three, this episode will help you focus your energy on the work only you can do. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

If you're doing leadership the right way, you're always growing your skills to meet ever-increasing level of challenges. In this week's episode, Chad talks about the two ways to grow your skills—one that leads to strength and success and another that leads to a façade and failure. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

We all have the same allotment of time, but it's the energy we bring to the time we have that makes all the difference. In this episode, Chad looks at four common energy drains and how we can decrease the drain so we can increase our energy to take care of what really matters. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

When otherwise capable people keep second-guessing themselves, nobody wins. In this episode, Chad talks about imposter syndrome, why so many leaders deal with it, and four ways you can work to overcome imposter syndrome in your own leadership. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Most people want life to get better, but too often they leave the hard parts to chance instead of change. In this episode, Chad explores why change is so difficult, walks through five levels of readiness for change, and helps listeners see where they may be stuck. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Most leaders are not trying to drive their team nuts, but plenty do it anyway through blind spots, mixed signals, and habits that create extra work for everyone else. In this episode, Chad names three common ways leaders frustrate good people and shows what stronger leadership looks like instead. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

In this episode, Chad explores the vital role of coaching in leadership, emphasizing the importance of guiding team members toward their own success rather than providing all the answers. He discusses the challenges of leading in a VUCA world—where volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity are prevalent—and the need to shift from traditional leadership styles to a coaching approach that empowers individuals. Chad introduces three essential skills for effective coaching and highlights the importance of recognizing when coaching is appropriate and when direct instruction is necessary. He closes by sharing a great resource designed to help integrate these coaching techniques into leadership practice, fostering growth and independence within teams. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

In this episode, Chad explores the vital traits that define A players: high achievers who significantly enhance workplace culture and productivity. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing and retaining A players, who are proactive and reliable team members, and identifies common pitfalls that leaders encounter which can inadvertently drive these key individuals away. This episode will enable leaders to create a thriving team dynamic. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

A lot of people are busy working hard, but they still feel scattered, stuck, or unsatisfied. In this episode, Chad explores why purpose matters, what purpose really is, and how a clear sense of purpose can sharpen decisions, strengthen your resilience, and make both your life and your leadership more powerful. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Motivation comes and goes, but progress doesnt have to. In this episode, Chad unpacks motivation–what it is and three proven ways to increase motivation so you can reach the goals that matter to you. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

We're all human, and something that happens to every human at some point is that we get emotionally overwhelmed—with anger, frustration, fear, or whatever. In this week's episode, Chad shares four strategies to prevent and recover from when your brain gets hijacked. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Strong leadership does not start with externals such as titles or even behaviors. The foundation of great leadership is what's inside the leader. In this week's episode, Chad shares three internal realities that you need to have right if you want to be a true leader. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Some people define leadership the wrong way. These definitions don't describe strong leadership but its opposite. In this week's episode, Chad shares three common weak definitions of leadership and how you can avoid them, overcome them, and rise above them to be a strong leader. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Like it or not artificial intelligence is here, and it's changing the way we do business. Unfortunately, using it well is not the norm. In this episode, Chad shares five mistakes leaders must avoid when using AI. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

You've heard about "too much of a good thing". In this week's episode, Chad shares three good leadership traits that can get overdone to the point of interfering with performance and degrading effectiveness: safety, information, and empathy. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Greatness isn't just for other people; it's also an option for you. But to get there, you have to defeat the enemies of greatness. In this episode, Chad helps you identify and defeat the five most common enemies of greatness. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Most leaders are either drowning in information or feel in the dark. In this episode, Chad breaks down what business owners actually want to know and how to communicate it fast. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Chad examines the key behaviors that set true leaders apart from those in leadership roles. He highlights the importance of self-leadership, prioritizing team success over personal gain, reflecting on turnover to understand leadership shortcomings, and embracing continuous growth. He encourage listeners to assess their alignment with these behaviors to enhance their leadership effectiveness and foster stronger teams. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Before jumping into the new year, it's smart to close out the old year properly. How do you do that? In this episode, Chad shares 5 questions that will help you review the year that just happened and prepare for the one that's to come. (Ep. 95 remastered. Originally released January 3, 2022.) Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Business acumen is about having good common sense and intuition for the business you are in. And it's not just for the bigwig leaders in the c-suite. In this episode, Chad shares three areas of business acumen that can strengthen your team, no matter their position in the org chart. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

If you want to work people to life, you need a great culture. On the other hand, if you want to work people to death, a toxic culture will do the trick. In this episode, Chad shares four signs of a toxic culture so you can spot the need for change. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Strong leaders are great at solving problems. But too often leaders approach problems the wrong way and end up spinning their wheels, wasting their time, and making matters worse. In this episode, Chad shares four ways you can stop solving the wrong problems. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Last episode, we helped you recognize that you are too busy. So what do you do about it? In this episode, Chad shares four practical and powerful ways you can dial down your busyness and move closer to a sane and fulfilling life. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Busy seems like an unwelcome norm in so many of our lives. But how do we know when we are "too" busy? In this episode, Chad examines four signs that you need to dial down your busyness. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Robert Greene's classic book, The 48 Laws of Power, describes the world as it really is, not as we might wish it were. In this week's episode, Chad takes a look at just four of those laws and how they apply to you, especially if you're not in the top level of leadership. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Leadership is filled with key decisions that can make or break things. That's why strong leaders strive to be discerning. In this episode, Chad shares five ways you can improve your discernment. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Firing someone is never fun, but doing it poorly makes it way worse for everyone. In this episode, Chad unpacks five common mistakes leaders make when letting someone go. Avoid these mistakes so you handle a tough situation with strength and steadiness. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

You've heard about getting the right people on the bus and the right people in the right seats, but what seat are on "the bus" of your business? In this episode, Chad breaks down the five kinds of seats and what success looks like in each one. Whether you're driving the bus or just trying to get in the right seat, this episode is for you. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Author Dan Sullivan describes four freedoms that entrepreneurs want. In this week's episode, Chad unpacks each of these four freedoms and explores how they serve as a great gauge for success for every strong leader. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Business runs on trust. And there is no real trust without vulnerability. So why is there so little appropriate vulnerability at work? In this episode, Chad shares the three big hindrances to vulnerability and how you can overcome them to create high performing teams. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Your attitude is often contagious. Learn the 5 most contagious attitude diseases and how to avoid them. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

A clear purpose gives meaning to your life, work, and leadership. But what if you don't know your purpose? In this episode, Chad helps you lay the groundwork necessary for knowing your purpose. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

The higher you go, the more you'll feel a tension that is specific to leaders: you'll need to grow more focused and take a wider perspective. In this episode, Chad shares three ways to navigate the tension. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Performance isn't just about talent or effort —it's about what gets in the way. In this episode, Chad highlights five common interferences that hold leaders back. You'll learn how to spot them, reduce them, and unleash more of your true potential at work and beyond. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Great leaders have heroes. In this episode, Chad shares why it's important to name your heroes (and where to find them). (Ep. 62 remastered. Originally released March 1, 2021.) Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

In the game of chess, each piece has a distinct set of limits and abilities. The same is true for the members of your team. When you stop treating everybody the same, you'll take a big step toward greater effectiveness. (Ep. 58 remastered. Originally released February 1, 2021.) Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Some decisions are clear, others are complicated, but many are just plain foggy (a.k.a. "complex"). In this episode, Chad shares four principles to help you know how to lead in in those situations when you'll never have all the answers and you still need to keep moving forward. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Love is not an emotion. Thomas Aquinas wisely defined love as "willing good for another person".In this week's episode, Chad shares five types of good that you can will for the people around you--five practical, non-emotional ways to truly love those you lead. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Influence occurs on three levels: modeling, relating, and overtly influencing. In this episode, Chad shares the power of influencing in these three ways and the three common mistakes leaders need to avoid when exercising influence. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Digital overload is rewiring how we think—and not in a good way. In this episode, Chad shares how leaders are losing the ability to do deep work, creative thinking, and strategic problem solving because of too much information. Listen and learn the seven ways you can reclaim your brain. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

People want their work to matter, and in this episode, Chad shares 5 ways you, as a leader, can make work more meaningful. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Total losers are easy to spot, but there are three types of people who bring something valuable to the team and we are tempted to tolerate even though they are far from being an ideal team player. In this week's episode, Chad tells you how to spot bulldozers, charmers, and pawns and why you don't want these people on your team. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Strong leaders don't just read the room, they set the temperature in the room by being intentional about the emotional energy they have. In this episode, Chad shares the four types of weather you bring and how to make sure the weather you bring is the weather that is needed. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Too often in business, meetings just don't matter–they're boring, they're a waste of time, or they're frustrating in one of a hundred different ways. In this episode, Chad examines the essentials for making your meetings work to help you and your business succeed. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Whether you're part of a global corporation or running a lemonade stand, in your organization, there are three types of work going on. In this episode, Chad describes these three types of work and how to keep them aligned and coordinated so your business can thrive. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Without meaning to, sometimes leaders keep those around them weak. That's not what we want to do! In this episode, Chad shares four ways you might be keeping those around you from growing stronger, better, and more capable. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

In this episode of the StrongLead Podcast, Chad Hall unpacks what real adaptability looks like in leadership—beyond just being flexible. You'll learn seven situations that demand adaptability and three practical ways to grow stronger when things don't go as planned. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Strong Leaders think critically. Let's discuss four major obstacles to critical thinking and how to overcome them. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com 

Strong leaders take the initiative. In this episode, Chad shares three kinds of people when it comes to taking the initiative, plus four areas that are ripe and ready for you to show some initiative. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth 

A paycheck might get someone on your payroll, but if you want to build a strong company, you've got to understand—and meet—all four workplace needs that every person has. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com