I’m really excited to bring you this conversation with Dr. Gavin Adams . I first learned about Gavin when he appeared on the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast to discuss his framework for delegation. Over the past 12 years, Gavin took over a struggling church with around 250 attendees and grew it to over 8,000 weekly attendees. On this episode, we dive into how he was able to turn around an underperforming organization, create a clear vision, and help it get to a better place. Of all the episodes ...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min
General (US Army, Ret.) David H. Petraeus is a Partner and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, which he established in May 2013. He is also a member of the boards of directors of Optiv and FirstStream, a venture investor in more than 15 startups, and engaged in a variety of academic endeavors. Prior to joining KKR, General Petraeus served over 37 years in the U.S. military, culminating his career with six consecutive commands, five of which were in combat, including command of the Surge in Ira...
Jun 22, 2021•54 min
Join the Intentional Leader Lab Facebook group. Support our efforts to close the gap in leadership education by becoming a Patron ! Dee Ann Turner understands the importance of stewarding talent. A 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A, Inc , she was selected as the company’s first female officer in 2001 and served as the Vice President, Talent and Vice President, Sustainability. During her long career, she worked closely with Chick-fil-A’s founder, S. Truett Cathy , and other key leaders as an archite...
Jun 08, 2021•56 min
The views expressed on this podcast and page are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or endorsement of the US Army, DoD, or the US Government. Join the Intentional Leader Lab Facebook group. Support our efforts to close the gap in leadership education by becoming a Patron ! Brigadier General (BG) James "Pat" Work graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1995 and was commissioned a Lieutenant of Infantry. He currently serves as th...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Today, I’m really excited to have Ben Kotwica join the show for Episode 63! Ben is a West Point graduate, former Apache helicopter pilot, and former NFL coach for the New York Jets, the Washington Football Team, and the Atlanta Falcons. On this episode he shares with us what makes a really great coach, the difference between the good and great players at the NFL level, his experience with Coach Rex Ryan, and some awesome habits that he has picked up along the way. Please let us know what you thi...
May 11, 2021•49 min
I’m really excited to have Greg McKeown back on the show. If you want to listen to my first interview of him, check out Episode 39 . Greg is the author of the new book Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most and a previous book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less , which hit The New York Times bestseller list and has sold more than a million copies. Like many of you, that book has had a tremendous impact on me. He is also a speaker and the host of the popular podcast What’s...
Apr 27, 2021•42 min
It’s truly an honor to bring General (Ret.) Joseph Votel on the Intentional Leader podcast for episode 61. On this episode, he gives us a masterclass on personal management and organizational leadership. General Votel currently serves as President and CEO of Business Executives for National Security (BENS) – a national, nonprofit composed of senior business and industry executives who volunteer their time and expertise to assist the U.S. national security community. He retired in 2019 after 39 y...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min
My dear friend, Rajiv Srinivasan , is back by popular demand after inspiring all of us to read more on Episode 23 . Rajiv is a Global Client Director at LinkedIn and the Chief Reading Officer at 99pages , which we get into on this episode. Rajiv was on the Dean’s List at West Point and graduated in the Top 5% of his class in 2008. He also earned an MS in Applied Mathematics from Columbia University and his MBA from Wharton. His amazing wife Chelsea is also a Wharton graduate. After graduating fr...
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr
John L. Gronski, Major General (U.S. Army Retired) is founder and CEO of Leader Grove LLC , a keynote speaker, leadership seminar facilitator, executive coach, author, and director of the leadership academy for student-athletes at Lebanon Valley College. John is a Certified DISC Practitioner and he serves on the Academic Advisory Council for Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies. John has earned a superb reputation as a leadership and peak performance expert, a motivati...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Today’s episode is very special. According to the Department of Veteran’s Affair, 20 veterans a day commit suicide. Mental health doesn’t just affect veterans. It is an epidemic, and my guest today, Adam Carr , has dedicated his life to helping returning warriors find a better path. Adam is the Executive Director of Save a Warrior . Save A Warrior is an original, Warrior-led, well-grounded and timeless journey for active duty military, returning veterans and first responders who feel desperately...
Mar 02, 2021•55 min
The definition of hope is “to expect with confidence,” but what do you do when you’ve lost confidence in everything? When you’ve watched your dreams go up in smoke? When you feel isolated from those you love and you start to question the God you’ve built your life around? How do you find confidence when all the things you had confidence in lay shattered all around you? Blindness became Major Scotty Smiley’s journey of supreme testing. As he lay helpless in the hospital, he resented the theft of ...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Trudy Bourgeois is one of America's leading experts on transformational leadership and a highly regarded leader in the field of leadership and diversity and inclusion. An expert at developing managers and leaders on how to unleash the greatest potential of every employee, Bourgeois is a highly sought-out resource. She is the founder and CEO of the Center for Workforce Excellence and has been leading the organization for nearly two decades. Dollars and Sense Magazine honored Bourgeois as one of t...
Feb 02, 2021•53 min
General (Ret.) David H. Petraeus served over 37 years in the U.S. military, culminating his career with six consecutive commands, five of which were in combat, including command of the Surge in Iraq, command of U.S. Central Command, and command of coalition forces in Afghanistan. Following retirement from the military and a unanimous confirmation vote in the Senate, he served as Director of the CIA. General Petraeus graduated with distinction from the West Point, and, get this, he is the only pe...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Today, I’m super pumped to bring you an interview on goal setting I did with the first person to ever introduce me to the concept of high performance at West Point, Dr. Joe Ross (Retired, US Army). Joe has a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Walden University and a Masters of Education in Psychology and Athletic Counseling from Springfield College. Dr. Ross is also a 1995 West Point graduate, where he was a three-year letter winner and co-captain of the 1994 Army Football te...
Jan 05, 2021•58 min
Today, I’m really excited to share my conversation with Josh Bowen, Founder of 3x5 Leadership , an incredible platform for leadership development. As you will see during our conversation, Josh is genuinely passionate about making people and organizations better through leader development. His website has had over 330,000 visits and impacts over 8,000 leaders on a consistent basis. Josh is a graduate of West Point and earned his Masters in Organizational Psychology and Leadership from Columbia Un...
Dec 08, 2020•59 min
Today, I’m very excited to share a special conversation I had with my pastor, Chris Atwell. Chris Atwell is the Lead Pastor of Vision and Instruction at Portico Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, which he planted in 2004. Chris is also an area leader in Acts 29’s U.S. North Atlantic Network. He serves as the Dean of Students at Grimké Seminary. Chris is married to Jenn, and they have three daughters. This is my first time sitting down with a pastor or religious leader on this show, but it was ...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Today, I am so privileged and honored to bring you insights from two great leadership minds, Lieutenant General (Ret.) Robert Caslen , who currently serves as the 29th President of the University of South Carolina , and Dr. Mike Matthews , Professor of Engineering Psychology at the United States Military Academy. President Caslen and Dr. Matthews bring over 80 years of combined experience to their brand new book, The Character Edge: Leading and Winning with Integrity . This was such a fun conver...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Cheryl A. Bachelder is a passionate restaurant industry executive and former CEO of Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. Cheryl is known for her crisp strategic thinking, franchisee-focused approach, superior financial performance and the development of outstanding leaders and teams. Cheryl joined Popeyes, Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., in November 2007, after serving as an active member of the Board for a year. She brought more than 35 years of experience in brand building, operations, and public-company...
Nov 03, 2020•56 min
Patrick Lencioni is founder and president of The Table Group , a firm dedicated to providing organizations with ideas, products and services that improve teamwork, clarity and employee engagement. Lencioni’s passion for organizations and teams is reflected in his writing, speaking and executive consulting. He is the author of 11 best-selling books, which have sold over 6 million copies and been translated more than 30 languages. His capstone book, The Advantage , is the pre-eminent source on org...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Justin Whitmel Earley is a father of four sons, a mergers & acquisitions lawyer, a husband to Lauren and citizen of Richmond, VA. All the while, he’s trying to figure out how to live a life of love in an age of chaos. By that he just means that while his whole life he has wanted to live for an outward purpose, he has also struggled his whole life with his own tendency towards inward disorder, and the habits of a culture that seem to exacerbate those tendencies. The Common Rule is born out ...
Oct 06, 2020•52 min
Jason B.A. Van Camp is what Malcolm Gladwell would refer to as an Outlier; an exceptional person who is successful not just because of his personal accomplishments but his will to win and unique ability and willingness to unlock the potential of others. A decorated Green Beret, world traveler, and loyal friend, Jason has mastered the art of storytelling that reflects many of his own life adventures. Jason is honored to be the Founder and Chairman of Mission Six Zero. Jason was born in Washington...
Sep 22, 2020•45 min
Susan Packard is co-founder of Scripps Networks Interactive (NYSE: SNI) and former Chief Operating Officer of HGTV. She was the 2nd employee of SNI and helped to build the company to a market value of over $15 billion. SNI’s media portfolio includes popular lifestyle television brands HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Cooking Channel, country music network Great American Country (GAC) and the Travel Channel. Packard held a variety of senior positions during her tenure at SNI. In addition to being...
Sep 08, 2020•37 min
Mike Erwin is the Founder & Executive Director of Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB). Team RWB’s mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their communities through physical and social activity. He is also the CEO of the Character & Leadership Center, and the Co-founder & President of The Positivity Project —a non-profit organization with the mission to empower America’s youth to build positive relationships. With 425 partner schools, the organizat...
Aug 25, 2020•50 min
Stephen Shedletzky engages with people in meaningful ways so that we connect with depth and live in a more fulfilled world. With a knack for sharing the right words at the right moment, he delivers evidence-based content in a provocative, captivating and light-hearted way. Feeling stifled on his corporate track, Stephen was struck by Simon Sinek’s vision of a more inspired, safe and fulfilled world. He joined Sinek’s team in 2012. What started as a position answering fan email, Stephen now leads...
Aug 11, 2020•48 min
Lisa Fain is the CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence and an expert in the intersection of cultural competency and mentoring. Her passion for diversity and inclusion work fuels her strong conviction that leveraging differences creates a better workplace and drives better business results. Lisa brings her energy, enthusiasm, and engagement to any group, facilitating lively workshops and training, and delivering interactive speeches with practical steps that can be implemented right away. As...
Jul 28, 2020•51 min
Today, on July 13, 2020, we pay tribute to Chris Goeke. Chris was a husband, brother, son, dear friend, and leader among leaders. On this episode, we remember a man that made us laugh, feel special, believe in ourselves, grow in our faith, be okay with not knowing, and live more intentionally. Even from a young age, Chris was adventurous and born to be a leader. He grew up in Apple Valley, Minnesota where he loved building forts in the woods behind his house and often gathered and encouraged his...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr
Brigadier General Joseph B. Berger III graduated from the U.S Military Academy at West Point in 1992 and was commissioned into the Military Police Corps, where he served as a Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, and Battalion Supply Officer and Adjutant. Brigadier General Berger was subsequently selected for the Funded Legal Education Program and received his juris doctor from the George Mason University School of Law. Brigadier General Berger currently serves as the Commanding General of ...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 38 min
Spencer Kupferman currently serves as CEO at Milwaukee-based PKWARE an Award-Winning Data Security software solutions company. In addition, Spencer supports Thompson Street Capital Partners portfolio companies working closely with their tech-enabled software practice as an Executive Advisor. Spencer most recently served as CEO of Cloud Daddy , recognized as a Top 10 Storage Startup ’19 by crn.com , the world's most secure and easy-to-use Amazon Web Services native data protection platform for ba...
Jun 16, 2020•52 min
Greg McKeown has dedicated his career to discovering why some people and teams break through to the next level—and others don’t. The definitive treatment of this issue is addressed in McKeown’s New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less . As well as frequently being the #1 Time Management book on Amazon, this book challenges core assumptions about achievement to get to the essence of what really drives success. McKeown is the CEO of McKeown I...
Jun 02, 2020•56 min
I'm really excited to bring you an interview with Jon Gordon! Jon Gordon 's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 20 books including 8 best-sellers: The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, You Win in the Locker Room First, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Power o...
May 26, 2020•54 min
