Welcome to Here’s the Caveat! — the podcast where fluff takes a back seat and real leadership steps up.
You can’t build consistency on convenience.

Everyone wants success… until it gets uncomfortable. We love the idea of discipline until the alarm goes off at 5 a.m. We want results, but we also want our comfort.
And here’s the Caveat, you can’t have both. Convenience might make you comfortable, but consistency makes you credible. One builds comfort. The other builds character.
Only one creates leaders who last.

Today, we’re going to talk about what happens when convenience becomes your compass and how to get back to building the muscle that matters most: discipline. Great leaders aren’t born consistent. They become consistent when they stop making excuses.

Let’s get started.

Have you ever watched a leader go down with their own ship, pride first? Today, we’re talking about what happens when leadership becomes more about saving face than saving the crew.

Here’s the caveat… a great captain doesn’t abandon ship, but they also don’t pretend it’s not sinking. Too many leaders plug leaks with excuses, denial, and a smile for the camera. True leadership isn’t about staying on deck while everything falls apart—it’s about having the courage to face the storm, admit the damage, and start the repair.

In this episode, we’ll uncover what separates the leaders who survive the storm from those who sink with their own ego. Because in leadership, integrity isn’t tested when the seas are calm, it’s revealed when the water starts pouring in.

Get ready to challenge the myth that staying “in control” means staying silent.

Welcome to Here’s the Caveat, where wisdom meets action. I’m Bob Reish.

Today, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked skills in leadership, timing.
Say the right thing too soon, and it’s ignored. Say it too late, and it’s irrelevant.
Here’s the Caveat… Wisdom isn’t just knowing what to do — it’s knowing when to do it.

Let’s talk about the art of timing, where patience meets precision, and great leaders separate themselves from the rest.

Welcome back to Here’s the Caveat, where we don’t just talk leadership, we build it. I’m Bob Reish, your host and guide through the world where wisdom meets action.

In today’s episode, we’re cutting straight to the core of one of the biggest challenges in leadership and life, entitlement versus discipline. One demands comfort; the other requires character. One says, “I deserve it,” while the other says, “I’ll earn it.”

Here’s the Caveat... you can’t live by both. Great leaders understand that discipline doesn’t limit freedom, it creates it.

So grab your notebook, because today we’re talking about what separates those who expect results from those who produce them.

Leadership isn’t always about the position you apply for, the title on your door, or the plan you mapped out. Sometimes it finds you, ready or not.

n this episode, we’ll talk about the kind of leadership you didn’t sign up for. The interruptions, the unexpected responsibilities, and the weight that shows up when life doesn’t go according to your agenda.

Here’s the Caveat… leadership isn’t about what you thought you’d be doing, it’s about who you become when the unexpected hits. That’s where real leaders are forged.

Everyone thinks they’re different. Every company, every church, every leader claims, “We’re the exception.”

Here’s the Caveat: if you have to say it, you’re not. In this episode, we unpack why the need to announce your exception actually proves you’re part of the status quo. With humor, punch, and no-fluff wisdom, discover why true leaders let results, not excuses, speak for them.

Welcome back to Here’s the Caveat, where comfort ends and conviction begins. Today, we’re talking about abiding, not hiding, not retreating, but staying rooted when the world screams for you to bend.

It’s what keeps you standing when criticism comes, when culture pushes, and when truth gets costly.

If you want to outlast the noise… you’ve got to grow roots.
Let’s talk about how.

Balance is a lie. Faith, priorities, and prayer, that’s the truth that anchors leadership.

Leaders, anxiety is a choice. Prayer is a choice. And priorities will set you free.

In this week’s episode of Here’s the Caveat, we’ll talk about why balance will burn you out, how prayer will calm you down, and how priorities will set you up for lasting influence.

Stop carrying what you weren’t designed to carry. Trade anxiety for peace. Trade balance for priorities.

You don’t want to miss this one.

Welcome to Here’s the Caveat, the podcast where we cut through the fluff and get real about leadership, success, and life. Inal myth-buster when it comes to leadership clichés.

Everywhere you turn, someone’s preaching about “work-life balance” like it’s the holy grail. But here’s the caveat… balance is a lie. Balance suggests everything gets equal weight. That’s not leadership, that’s juggling until you drop something important.

The truth? It’s about priorities. Great leaders don’t chase balance, they establish priorities. They understand that clarity comes not from trying to do it all, but from knowing what matters most and having the discipline to act on it.

In this episode, we’ll break down why balance will burn you out, how priorities will lift you up, and why leadership that lasts is never about managing time, it’s about stewarding priorities.

Grab your notebook, lean in, and let’s dismantle the lie of balance and discover the power of priorities

Let me ask you something... if your kids can’t respect a stranger’s back at Applebee’s, why would you expect them to respect a boss, a marriage, or a nation?

Today, we’re tackling the lost art of discipline and respect and why laughing off bad behavior at the dinner table leads to chaos in the boardroom, in government, and in life.

This episode may sting a little… but it just might be the gut check we all need. Let’s dive in.”

Welcome to Here’s the Caveat, the show where leadership gets honest and excuses get evicted.
Today?

We’re exposing the mindset nobody talks about... but everyone has.
You’re doing all the right things, so why aren’t you seeing results?
Here’s the caveat… effort without endurance isn’t leadership, it’s wishful thinking.
Let’s talk about it.”

Welcome to Here’s the Caveat — where leadership gets real, fluff gets tossed out, and practical wisdom takes center stage, today we’re diving deep into something every leader needs but few actually master… The Caveat Focal Point Principles.

You see, most leaders think leadership is about doing more, faster, louder. But the truth? Leadership is about clarity, knowing exactly where to put your focus so you don’t waste your energy chasing distractions that don’t matter.

In this episode, I’m going to walk you through the focal point principles that will help you lead with purpose, cut through the clutter, build trust that lasts, take action that matters, and create a legacy that outlives you. These aren’t theories, they’re tested, proven, and ready for you to use today.

So whether you’re leading a team of ten, a company of thousands, or just yourself ... buckle up.

Let’s get started."

Welcome back to Here’s the Caveat, the podcast where leaders stop making excuses and start taking ownership. In today’s episode, “Don’t Plan Your Escape. Own Your Every Day,” we’re calling out the countdown mindset. If you're constantly watching the calendar, waiting for the next three-day weekend or tropical getaway, you're not building a life, you’re building an escape plan.

Here’s the Caveat: Vacation isn't the reward for misery. It’s a reset, not a rescue. If your happiness is boxed into one week a year, something's broken.

In this episode, we're going to talk about how real leaders stop living for Friday and start leading with purpose on Monday. Let's break the cycle and build a life we don’t need a break from. Let's get started.

Welcome to Here’s the Caveat, the podcast where leaders face the truth, even when it’s staring back at them. In this episode, we’re walking into the most honest boardroom you’ll ever enter: your bathroom mirror. That’s where the real accountability happens... no filters, no titles, no excuses. It’s just you… and the reflection that knows whether you’re really doing the work or just playing the part.

Today, we’re diving into why true leadership begins when you stop performing for others and start leading the person in the mirror. Let’s get real. Let’s get honest. Let’s get to work.

Welcome to Here’s the Caveat, the podcast where leaders refuse to settle for average. In today’s episode, “Your Paycheck Can't Fix your Purpose,” we’re cutting through the entitlement mindset and exposing a hard truth: if you're waiting for your paycheck or your boss to make you happy, you're handing over the keys to your own fulfillment. Real leaders take responsibility for their mindset, their mission, and their joy... no HR memo required. Let’s get into it.

Welcome back to Here’s the Caveat. Today, we’re diving into transformational thinking, not just thinking positive or setting goals, but rewiring the way you see yourself, your work, and your world so deeply that everything changes from the inside out. Because here’s the caveat: real transformation doesn’t start with a new plan; it starts with a new mindset that destroys old limitations and builds a foundation no setback can shake. Get ready to challenge how you think, because after today, your excuses won’t stand a chance.

Welcome back to Here’s the Caveat. Today, we’re talking about confidence, not the kind that falls from the sky like a miracle, but the kind-built step by step on the horizontal plane of your daily life. Confidence isn’t a lightning bolt of motivation; it’s forged in the ordinary, in the conversations you don’t want to have and the decisions you’re scared to make. It’s not about waiting to feel strong; it’s about walking forward when you feel weak, knowing confidence is built in motion. Let’s get into it.

Welcome back to Here’s the Caveat – I’m Coach Bob Reish, and today we’re going to burn the participation trophies to the ground. Let’s be honest, these little gold statues aren’t building resilience; they’re breeding entitlement. Leadership isn’t about collecting awards for showing up; it’s about producing results that matter. So if you’re ready to stop clapping for mediocrity and start demanding excellence from yourself and those you lead, buckle up – this episode is going to sting a little, and that’s exactly why you need it.

Welcome to Here’s the Caveat, the podcast where we refuse to settle for shallow leadership. Today’s episode is not just a conversation, t’s a reset. We’re diving into the single most important decision every leader must make: Who’s first?

In a world obsessed with hacks, hustle, and headlines, we’re bringing it back to the foundation. Because without God first, everything else is unstable, your vision, your values, your voice. Leadership without God is leadership on borrowed time. But when God leads, clarity follows. Strength returns. And you stop striving and start aligning.

If you're building a business, leading a team, or simply trying to keep it all together, this episode is your reminder that leadership starts with surrender, not control. Let’s get honest, let’s get real, and let’s put God where He belongs... first.

Welcome back to Here’s the Caveat, the show where leaders get challenged, stretched, and sharpened because great leadership isn’t safe, and it sure isn’t soft.

Today’s episode? It starts in a place you wouldn’t expect:
A corner booth.
A plate of breadsticks.
And a conversation that changed everything.

I call it The Olive Garden Moment.

We all have one.
It’s that unexpected moment, in a place that feels casual, maybe even insignificant, where something gets revealed.
Something that shows you the gap between who you say you are… and how you’re actually showing up.

You’re going to hear a story today that might sound ordinary, but buried in it is a truth about integrity, identity, and how we treat people when the spotlight is off.

Because leadership isn’t about how you perform in the boardroom.
It’s about who you are at the table. Any table.

So pull up a chair.
It’s time to talk about the kind of leadership that shows up… even at Olive Garden.