The Leadwell Podcast
The Leadwell Podcast gives mission-driven leaders principled and practical advice to do just that, lead well.
In each episode, your host Jon Kidwell, interviews leaders with great stories, to share strategies that help leaders navigate complex, confusing, and often down-right challenging leadership, personal growth, business, and workplace culture situations.
Jon is a nonprofit executive turned coach, speaker, author, and CEO of a leadership development company. In working with nonprofits and businesses, big and small, he realized the unique challenges leaders face when they are committed to keeping the mission and people the top priority.
Send your Leadership and Business questions to Jon at podcast@leadwell.com.
For more information visit https://leadwell.com
Episodes
46 episodes
The Things We Say | Jon Kidwell
Ever wondered why seemingly simple phrases like "as soon as possible" can lead to such hilarious misunderstandings? On this episode of the Leadwell Podcast, we're breaking down the comical chaos and confusion that arise from everyday language, ...
Just Stop Already | Jon Kidwell
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by an endless list of tasks, unsure which to tackle first? In this episode of the Lead Well podcast, I share a personal experience with an executive team that was drowning in too many responsibilities. We'll talk ...
What Feedback Demands | Jon Kidwell
What happens when feedback is given but ignored? Discover the consequences of inaction and the power of active listening in this thought-provoking episode of the Leadwell podcast. Drawing from real-life scenarios like NPS surveys and employee e...
When Sorry Doesn't Work | Jon Kidwell
Do you find yourself constantly saying "sorry" even when it’s unnecessary? This episode of the Leadwell Podcast tackles the delicate balance between apologizing and assertiveness in the workplace. Join us as we discuss how the habitual overuse ...
Why Connection is Critical for Leaders | Megan Billnoske
How do you build a leadership style that goes beyond the paycheck and truly inspires your team? Megan Billnoske, president-elect for the National Speaker Association in Houston, joins us to share her transformative journey from the high-stakes ...
The Law of Thirds | John Carroll
Have you ever considered that no matter how hard you try, one-third of people will always support you, another third will oppose you, and the remaining third can be swayed? In this episode, we dive deep into the "Law of Thirds" communication fr...
Flip Stress & Struggle, into Success | Kevin Goodnight
Ever wondered how prioritizing self-care can transform your leadership style? Join us on the Leadwell Podcast as we sit down with Kevin Goodnight, a seasoned expert in sales and multifamily businesses who has shifted focus to support dads throu...
Leading with Kindness and Accountability - w. Kenneth Rose
Unlock the secrets to leading with kindness and accountability as we catch up with Kenneth Rose, President and CEO of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook. After 16 years, Kenneth returns to share his remarkable journey from Grand Rapids ...
Cultivate Clear Vision & Communication - w. Stephen Smith
What if there was a way to communicate your organization's vision so effectively that it transformed the way your team sees and achieves its goals? Join us as Stephen Smith, founder and lead strategist at Aerable, shares his innovative seven-in...
The Power of Networks and Resilient Leadership - w. David Gow
Discover how you can transform your leadership approach by building strong networks with insights from David Gow, the visionary founder and chairman of Gow Media. David shares his inspiring journey, detailing how overcoming personal challenges ...
Closing the Trust Gap - w. Cory Scheer
Discover the truth about trust within your organization and how it might be holding you back. Our guest, Cory Scheer, founder and CEO of TrustCentric Consulting, joins us to share groundbreaking insights from his book "Closing the Trust Gap." H...
The Art of Power in Leadership - w. Talybra Hollins
Unlock the transformative powers of leadership awareness with the incredible insights of Talybra Hollins from Allen Austin. This episode guarantees to equip you with a deeper understanding of how self-awareness in leadership roles not only shap...
Manage Your Risk as a Leader - w. Nicole Schultz
Have you ever considered how the patchwork of your identity can shape your prowess as a leader? Nicole Schultz, a vanguard in the world of assurance and risk management, joins us to share her rich insights. Together, we unveil how the threads o...
Transform Hurdles into Success for G.R.O.W.T.H. - w. Steve Mellor
Unlock the synergy between personal mastery and professional triumph as we share time with Steve Mellor, a seasoned high-performance coach and former Olympic swim coach. Steve artfully navigates us through the essentiality of personal growth as...
Lead a Legacy: Developing Leadership that Lasts - w. Josh Parnell
Imagine carving a path that leaves a trail of inspiration for others to follow. That's the essence of leadership that endures, a theme we unpack with Josh Parnell, a leadership coach with an extraordinary journey from film school to the Air For...
Build Mind-Blowing Trust in Remote Teams - w. Bruce Berglund
Step into the world of exceptional company culture with Bruce, the CEO and founder of DBD Group - a team of national consulting connoisseurs who operate without borders. In a candid conversation, Bruce unveils the core axioms that fuel their le...
Avoid Burnout, & Work Well - w. Juan Alvarado
Feeling the heat of burnout as your calendar flips to another year? You're far from alone, and this enlightening conversation with Juan Alvarado, a Gallup-certified strengths coach and military veteran, is here to offer you a fresh perspective ...
How to have difficult conversations, Well - w. Michelle Thompson
How do you see conflict?For me, Jon, until 10 years ago I saw conflict as... something to avoid... a sign that you were angry (or a jerk)... the thing that people with bad relationships didI know, not a su...
Lead In Your Sweet Spot - w. Jacob Robinson
Have you ever wondered what it takes to carve out your niche in leadership? Join me as I sit down with Jacob Robinson, the dynamic CEO making waves in the amusement park industry. Together, we unearth the nuances of being a 'zero to one' leader...
Life, Complacency, and Pursuing Excellence - w. Walter Nusbaum
Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, where one path leads to the ordinary and the other to exceptional? This week's Leadwell podcast guest, Walter Nussbaum, shares his inspiring journey from the former to the latter—how a disciplined m...
Amplify Your Servant Leadership
Unlock the transformative strategies of servant leadership as we share the secrets to magnifying your influence, setting a course for a legacy that echoes through the halls of your organization. With a heartfelt tribute to accompany us on this ...
Sneak Peak! New Episodes. New Format. Special Guests.
Leadwell Podcast - SNEAK PEEK! 👀Since January, we've been behind the scenes filming interviews with GREAT leaders and talking about things like:🚀 Overcoming complac...
How to Lead Well, with Josh Elledge
Unlock the transformative power of effective leadership with me, Jon Kidwell, Founder and CEO of Leadwell. In this episode, Josh interviews me on his show, Up My Influence, as he and I dive in to dissecting the vital role of leadership de...
Special Guest: Tony Miltenberger
Ever wondered how an ancient concept like servant leadership can revolutionize modern-day management? Tony Miltenberger of Follow to Lead Coaching joins me to illuminate the transformative effect of leading by serving, a principle that finds it...
Hit Your Goals, Reinforce Your Growth
When did you last examine your identity as a servant leader? What small steps could you start taking today to change and advance that leadership?Embark on a transformative journey with us as we dissect the essence of leadership g...