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Today, I’m joined by Scott Papek. Scott spent twenty years in the music business as an audio editor directing and shaping stories from elite on-air talent and bands that have sold millions of records. This began a lifelong learner’s quest to understand other people’s journeys in all sectors of life. Today he serves as a mindset coach, helping individuals discover their purpose, train their mindset to authentically live it, and help them communicate it to the world. He is the managing partner at Max Out Mindset and the author of Age Is Your Edge, How to Find Fulfillment and Purpose in Midlife. I’m excited to have him join me to talk about living your purpose in the second half of life. Show resources: Age Is Your Edge, How to Find Fulfillment and Purpose in Midlife Scott Papek's website Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Sasquatch Flag Company The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Jordan Willshear. Jordan is a High-Performance Career Coach. He helps millennials worldwide achieve transformative success in their careers. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk specifically about millennial career development and what leaders can do to help. Show resources: Jordan Willshear's website Jordan Willshear of LinkedIn Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Sasquatch Flag Company The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by the host of the Don’t Give Up the Ship podcast. He is a retired Master Chief Petty Officer with 21 years in the submarine service. He is now focused on the professional and leadership development of enlisted sailors and military members through his podcast and online resources. This is one of my go-to podcasts on leadership and I am honored to have him join us to talk about all things leadership! Show resources: Don’t Give Up the Ship podcast website Don’t Give Up the Ship podcast Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by the host of the Don’t Give Up the Ship podcast. He is a retired Master Chief Petty Officer with 21 years in the submarine service. He is now focused on the professional and leadership development of enlisted sailors and military members through his podcast and online resources. This is one of my go-to podcasts on leadership and I am honored to have him join us to talk about all things leadership! Show resources: Don’t Give Up the Ship podcast website Don’t Give Up the Ship podcast Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Bradley Hamner. Bradley is a Business Growth Coach who has developed a system to help business leaders get their time back. He shows them how to get out of the weeds of their company’s day-to-day activities and build a business that is valuable for both the owner and future investors. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about how business owners can escape the rainmaker’s dilemma. Show resources: The Rainmaker’s Dilemma The Club Capital Leadership Podcast Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Jim Rafferty. Jim is a marketing and communications consultant and Principal of JMRketing, LLC. He is a former radio announcer and program director. Jim helps business leaders communicate better, writing in a conversational and entertaining style. He’s also a former Boy Scout leader, which serves as the catalyst for his book Leader by Accident. In this book, Jim tells the story of how an unexpected volunteer leadership role fueled an even more unexpected journey into entrepreneurship. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn from his unique experiences. Show resources: Leader by Accident book JMRketing Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Tony Butler. Tony is the founder of the digital marketing agency Can-Do Ideas and the creator of the Primal Storytelling content system. He is a highly regarded expert in brand storytelling and digital marketing. Tony graduated from West Point and the US Army Ranger School. He is a combat veteran and commanded an infantry company in Iraq during the invasion of Baghdad. He is also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about the importance of brand storytelling. Show resources: Primal Storytelling: Marketing for Humans book Primal Storytelling website Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by Shani Magosky. Shani is the founder of The LeaderShift Project. She is a highly sought-after leadership consultant, executive coach, and best-selling author. She also hosts the LeaderShifter Show podcast, which I was honored to be on. Her vision is to see a world filled with better leaders and companies filled with better cultures. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about the leader’s role in unifying the business strategy and culture. Show resources: The LeaderShift Project The LeaderShifter Show podcast The Better Boss Blueprint: Live and Lead with No Regrets book Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by Chris McNeil. Chris is a Strategic Thought Leadership coach and consultant. He is the Founder and CEO of Thaut, Inc. and the host of the Thought Leadership Studio podcast. Chris has been a serial entrepreneur since age 24. He brings both the power of technology and the art of positive persuasion to give his clients clear leadership in their niches. I’m excited to talk to him about the idea of Strategic Thought Leadership. Show resources: Thaut, Inc. website Thought Leadership Studio podcast Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by Mila Grigg. Mila is the founder and CEO of MODA, one of the most recognized branding groups in the country. Mila has more than 20 years of experience building personal brands, growing leadership equity, and crafting marketing and social media strategies. Her expertise comes from experience, not an opinion or observation. From executives at Fortune 100s to first-time entrepreneurs and everyone in between, Mila has helped leaders with various backgrounds create, communicate, and profit from their brands. She has a new book out called Forged by Fire: How to Develop an Unstoppable Personal Brand. I’m excited to have her on the show to talk about how to develop an unstoppable personal brand. Show resources: Forged by Fire: How to Develop an Unstoppable Personal Brand MODA website Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by Julie Noonan. Julie is an Executive Coach, Transformational Change Leader, Speaker, Consultant, and Futurist. She has spent her career working with companies of all sizes, helping people “ride the waves of change.” I’m excited to talk to her about how leaders can avoid obsolescence in an ever-shifting business landscape. Show resources: Julie Noonan's website Julie Noonan on LinkedIn Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m joined by a returning guest and friend of the show, Dr. Craig Dowden. You might remember him from Episode 135, where we talked about positive leadership. Craig is an inspiring and thought-provoking executive coach, Forbes author, and keynote speaker. He holds a Doctorate in psychology, with a concentration in business, and is a Certified Positive Psychology Coach. He has a new book out called A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self . . . So You Can Master Your World. This new book debuted on the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller lists! I’m excited to have Craig back on the show to talk about this new book. Show resources: A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self . . . So You Can Master Your World book Dr. Craig Dowden's website Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by Robert Jordan. Robert is the CEO of InterimExecs, a company that matches top executives with companies around the world. He is the author of Right Leader, Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company. In this new book, Robert identifies four unique leadership styles that, when applied to the right role at the right time, will skyrocket success for both the leader and the organization. I’m excited to have him on the show to discuss these styles and how they work. Show resources: Right Leader, Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company InterimExecs Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by Bob DeKoch and Phil Clampitt. Bob has over 40 years of diverse executive leadership experience, including 20 years leading The Boldt Company, a $1 billion construction services and real estate development company. Phil is an award-winning communication and information science professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, with over 40 years of experience in university teaching, ground-breaking research, and business consulting. They are the authors of a brand new book called Leading With Care in a Tough World: Beyond Servant Leadership. I’m excited to learn what we need to do to become more caring leaders in the current work environment. Show resources: Leading With Care in a Tough World: Beyond Servant Leadership book Leading With Care website Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by Bart Foster. Bart is the founder and CEO of BusinessOutside®, a facilitation, and training company focused on engaging, inspiring, and empowering teams to get outside in nature and outside their comfort zones. He is the author of BusinessOutside: Discover Your Path Forward, where he reveals a science-inspired philosophy that reimagines corporate culture by bringing business outdoors. I’m excited to learn how the outdoors can help us lead our teams better. Show resources: BusinessOutside: Discover Your Path Forward book BusinessOutside® website Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by Mike Goldman. Mike is a nationally recognized speaker, bestselling author, and leadership team coach. He is the founder of Performance Breakthrough, where he helps mid-sized companies achieve dramatic business growth by ensuring they have the right people, strategies, and execution habits. In his latest book, Breakthrough Leadership Team: Strengthening the Heart and Soul of Your Company, Mike shows readers the importance of building a breakthrough leadership team. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn from his experience. Show resources: Breakthrough Leadership Team: Strengthening the Heart and Soul of Your Company book Mike Goldman on Instagram Mike Goldman Free Video Training Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by Dennis Benigno. Dennis is the founder and CEO of Street Cop Training. His company has trained over 30,000 police officers in more effective policing techniques. Dennis also hosts the popular street cop training podcast. His goal is to make the world a better place by making better law enforcement officers, and his work is making a difference. We sit down and talk about why he started this business and what drives him to keep getting better. Show resources: Street Cop Training website Street Cop Training podcast Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by Kyle McDowell. Kyle is a bestselling author, speaker, and leadership coach. He has nearly three decades of experience leading thousands of employees at some of the largest companies in the US. He is the author of Begin With WE: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about building a great organizational culture. Show resources: Begin With WE: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence book Kyle McDowell's website Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by Marty Groover. Marty is a partner at C5MI, a firm that optimizes operational execution by creating live supply chains. He is a former U.S. Navy surface warfare officer who served for more than 20 years. He is the bestselling author of Speed of Advance: How the U.S. Navy’s Convergence of People, Process, and Technology Can Help Your Business Win in the 4th Industrial Revolution. I’m excited to talk to him about the 4th Industrial Revolution and what we need to know about it as leaders. Show resources: Speed of Advance: How the U.S. Navy’s Convergence of People, Process, and Technology Can Help Your Business Win in the 4th Industrial Revolution C5MI Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by Alden Mills. Alden is a bestselling author and keynote speaker. He is a former Navy SEAL platoon commander, Division One athlete, and Co-Founder and CEO of Perfect Fitness. He invented the perfect pushup! He is the author of Unstoppable Teams: The Four Essential Actions of High-Performance Leadership. I’m excited to have him on the show to learn how to create unstoppable teams. Show resources: Unstoppable Teams: The Four Essential Actions of High-Performance Leadership Alden Mills website Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices