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The Leadership Project Podcast

Mick Spiers

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What if the key to unlocking motivation, engagement, and lasting well-being isn't finding your purpose, but first believing you're worthy of having one? Zach Mercurio returns to The Leadership Project with a revolutionary insight that turns conventional wisdom on its head: "It is almost impossible for anything to matter to someone who doesn't first believe that they matter." In this profound conversation, Zach reveals why decades of self-help books, employee engagement initiatives, and well-...

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What if the key to unlocking motivation, engagement, and lasting well-being isn't finding your purpose, but first believing you're worthy of having one? Zach Mercurio returns to The Leadership Project with a revolutionary insight that turns conventional wisdom on its head: "It is almost impossible for anything to matter to someone who doesn't first believe that they matter." In this profound conversation, Zach reveals why decades of self-help books, employee engagement initiatives, and well-...

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Personal Journals,

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281. The Multiplier Effect: Cultivating Leaders Who Create Leaders with Scott Burgmeyer

What if leadership isn’t just about driving results today, but building tomorrow’s leaders? Scott Burgmeyer, co-founder of the BecomeMore Group, introduces a simple equation: Performance = Potential – Interference. Instead of adding more strategies or tools, great leaders create breakthroughs by removing barriers — policies, processes, or even self-doubt — unlocking exponential growth. He emphasizes strategic thinking as a neglected but vital skill. In today’s reactive culture, leaders must c...

3 days ago

47 minutes

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280. The Key to Effective Leadership: Asking Better Questions with Gary Cohen

Every leader knows the rush of validation when someone brings you a problem and you solve it on the spot. But Gary Cohen, founder of CO2 Coaching and author of Just Ask Leadership, learned that this habit can limit your team’s potential and make you the organizational bottleneck. While growing his company from a $4,000 investment to 2,200 employees, he and his business partner became overwhelmed by constant questions. The solution wasn’t giving faster answers—it was becoming question-askers i...

1 week ago

50 minutes

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279. The Courage to Lead: Embracing Humility and Belonging in Leadership with Mick Spiers

The courage to say "I don't know" might be the most powerful leadership trait in today's rapidly changing world. Through reflections on conversations with five remarkable guests, this episode explores what authentic leadership truly means in 2023 and beyond. Randy Lyman introduces us to the often-overlooked "third element" of success – the emotional and spiritual dimensions that complement our intellectual achievements. When leaders prioritize connection by asking "How are YOU going?" rather...

2 weeks ago

11 minutes

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278. Voice for the Voiceless: Why Inclusive Leadership Matters with Kelli Lester

The backlash against DEI has left many leaders unsure of how to champion inclusion in a politically charged environment. Kelli Lester, co-founder of Onyx Rising and seasoned diversity practitioner, brings clarity with a grounded, practical approach to creating workplaces where everyone truly belongs. Her journey began with a recruitment project that opened her eyes to deeper issues in workplace culture, revealing that representation without intentional inclusion often leads to high turnover a...

3 weeks ago

50 minutes

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277. Leadership & Branding: Moving from Friend to Love with Doug Zarkin

What if your greatest leadership asset wasn't your product or service, but the emotional connection people feel towards your brand? In this thought-provoking episode, award-winning brand strategist Doug Zarkin challenges the idea that branding is just a marketing function. Instead, he positions it as a vital leadership responsibility—one that shapes how people engage with your organization at every level. Doug, former chief marketing officer for Pearl Vision and author of Get Your Brand Out o...

1 month ago

46 minutes

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276. Intentional Actions for Inclusive Leadership with Jonathan Stutz

What if the secret to creating a truly inclusive workplace wasn't found in grand policies or mission statements, but in the small, intentional actions leaders take every single day? In this episode, we’re joined by Jonathan Stutz, President of Global Diversity Partners and co-author of The Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders, to explore how simple, consistent behaviors can reshape organizational culture. Jonathan introduces the concept of "dropping inclusive pebbles"—micro actions that, over...

1 month ago

58 minutes

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275. Introspection and Intentionality: A Deep Dive with Bill Zujewski

Are you living or just existing? This powerful question anchors our conversation with Bill Zujewski, former tech executive and founder of Good Life. What began as a simple year-end spreadsheet became a transformative tool for intentional living. Bill introduces the HELP GROW framework: Health, Environment, Leisure, Purpose, Growth, Relationships, Occupation, and Wealth as a personal scorecard that helps us evaluate how aligned we are with what truly matters. In a world where we often race thr...

1 month ago

54 minutes

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274. The Power of Emotional Awareness in Leadership with Randy Lyman

What does success really mean when you've checked all the boxes but still feel empty inside? Randy Lyman's journey from physicist and multi-millionaire entrepreneur to emotional intelligence advocate challenges everything we think we know about leadership. Despite achieving multiple patents, thriving businesses, and academic accolades, Randy opens up about the profound emptiness he felt—until he discovered what he calls “the third element,” the missing link between intellect, effort, and emot...

1 month ago

41 minutes

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273. Leadership and The Human Experience: A June Recap with Mick Spiers

Leadership demands constant evolution in our rapidly changing world. Are you asking the right questions as a leader? Are you creating an environment where people can adapt, belong and thrive amid uncertainty? This solo episode distills the most powerful insights from four exceptional leaders featured on the podcast during June, blended with reflections on leadership in today's complex landscape. Kumar Parakala revealed how the pace of technological change is exponential - "the world is chang...

1 month ago

13 minutes

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272. Transformational Change: Science-Backed Strategies with Michael Lopez

Why do most transformation efforts fail, even when people are deeply committed? In this thought-provoking episode of The Leadership Project, Michael Lopez, transformation coach and author of Change, unpacks the science behind why change is so hard and what we’ve been getting wrong all along. With over 20 years of experience helping organizations navigate complex change, Lopez challenges the conventional, rational-only approach and introduces six brain-based strategies to make change stick, bo...

1 month ago

46 minutes

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271. Character vs Skills: Decoding the Hiring Dilemma with Dave MacDonald

What truly matters more in hiring—skills or character? Dave MacDonald, founder of Better Together Group, brings hard-earned wisdom to this age-old question. After being fired multiple times in his twenties ("I was a lousy employee"), Dave transformed these setbacks into powerful leadership lessons that now guide his successful HR and staffing business. With refreshing honesty, Dave introduces us to his "WTF philosophy"—Work hard, Tell the truth, Finish the job—and explains how these principl...

2 months ago

38 minutes

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270. Harnessing the Power of Focus with Jones Loflin

Do you wear "busy" as a badge of honor while still feeling behind? You're not alone. In this powerful conversation with productivity expert Jones Loflin, author of Focused as a Bee, we explore how busyness may be the very thing blocking your goals. Drawing from the focused nature of honeybees, Jones shows that true productivity comes not from doing more, but from doing what truly matters. Through his TAD framework (Transfer, Automate, Drop), Jones shares practical ways to reclaim your time. H...

2 months ago

58 minutes

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269. Disruptive Leadership in the Era of Digital Change with Kumar Parakala

Kumar Parakala delivers a timely wake-up call for leaders stuck in outdated models amid the rise of AI and digital disruption. Drawing from his experience building billion-dollar digital businesses and advising prime ministers, he argues that rigid hierarchies and authoritative styles are no longer effective. Instead, leadership today demands empathy, agility, and a clear sense of purpose. Kumar boldly states, “AI will take your job,” but urges leaders to see this as evolution, not extinction...

2 months ago

45 minutes

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268. The Confidence Cycle: Breaking Through Public Speaking Anxiety with Mick Spiers

Have you ever felt that knot in your stomach before speaking to a group? That flutter of fear that makes you question whether you should just stay quiet? What if that sensation isn't weakness but potential trying to break through? Following my powerful conversation with Israel Duran—who transformed from a boy who would get in trouble to avoid public speaking into a globally sought-after speaker—I'm sharing my own framework for turning speaking anxiety into impact. At the heart of this transf...

2 months ago

14 minutes

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267. Empowering Leaders Through the Art of Speaking with Israel Duran

What if the very thing you fear most holds the key to your greatest impact? For Israel Duran, that fear was public speaking—a challenge so intimidating that, as a young boy with a stutter, he would deliberately get into trouble just to avoid addressing his class. But what once silenced him has now become the foundation of his purpose. Israel has turned his childhood struggle into a powerful mission, helping leaders harness the art of speaking to grow their businesses and amplify their influen...

2 months ago

54 minutes

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266. Conscious Leadership: Designing an Unstoppable Culture with Mick Spiers

Are you building your workplace culture intentionally, or allowing it to form by default? This question lies at the heart of effective leadership, yet few leaders truly understand how their everyday decisions silently shape what it feels like to work in their organizations. Culture isn't the aspirational language hanging on your office walls. It's the unspoken rules that govern how decisions get made, how people treat each other, and how your team functions when no one's watching. As we expl...

3 months ago

9 minutes

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265. The Inner Game of Culture: Leadership Lessons Uncovered with Margaret Graziano

What if the workplace friction you face daily isn’t just “how things are” but something you can change? In this eye-opening conversation, Margaret Graziano—bestselling author of Ignite Culture—shares how most dysfunction at work is created, not inevitable. Drawing from decades of experience and research in neuroscience and organizational development, Margie empowers us to stop pointing fingers and start looking within. Science shows that 75% of employees experience high stress, much of it due...

3 months ago

52 minutes

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264. The Real Reason People Stay Loyal with Mick Spiers

What if the secret to exceptional customer experience isn't found in customer-facing strategies at all, but in how you treat your own team? This powerful question frames our exploration with Lynn Daniel, CEO of The Daniel Group, who has achieved something remarkable in an industry known for turnover: a team that not only stays but thrives. "If you're not listening to your people, they'll find the exit, just like customers do." Lynn's wisdom cuts straight to the heart of effective leadership....

3 months ago

9 minutes

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263. Building a Resilient Organization with Lynn Daniel

The secret to building customer loyalty might be hiding in plain sight—within your own team. In this fascinating conversation with Lynn Daniel, founder and CEO of The Daniel Group, we uncover the powerful connection between remarkable customer experiences and dedicated employees who stay for decades. Lynn's story begins with a resourceful decision in the early 2000s to create a remote work environment long before it became mainstream. What started as a financial necessity evolved into a stra...

3 months ago

45 minutes

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262. Unpacking Leadership: Unlocking Purpose, Ownership, and Mastery with Mick Spiers

What drives people to perform at their highest level? Contrary to popular belief, it's rarely money or status. During this thought-provoking solo episode, I reflect on my transformative conversation with Dan Johnson, who built a non-profit organization with over 10,000 dedicated volunteers. His powerful insight? When you lead with genuine humility and humanity, people will walk through fire for you. At the heart of true motivation lie three fundamental pillars: purpose, ownership, and mast...

3 months ago

13 minutes