The John Eades Podcast
John Eades transfers stories and best practices from today's leaders to the leaders of tomorrow. Popular topics include Leadership, Management, and Inspiration.
Episodes
Talent gets the headlines, but character wins championships.
In this episode, John Eades shares a story from NBA All-Star Draymond Green about his rookie teammate Trace Jackson-Davis — and the quiet, selfless act that every team leader should notice.
Then, John introduces the
Proficiency in leadership doesn't always follow tenure. While tenure provides experience, without a growth mindset and a desire to learn, skill doesn't automatically improve.
Take golfers as an example; plenty of golfers have played for decades, and rarely do they improve. The same is true in leadership. Tenure doesn't always equal leadership. However, in leadership, there are a few basic principles that, if you know them, can help...
Everyone is too busy focusing on themselves.
"To get in the spotlight, you have to have a bias for action when no one is watching."
In the latest episode, John Eades covers the Spotlight Effect, whereby we overestimate the degree to which other people are noticing or observing our appearance, actions, behaviors, or results.
"The voice in your head that's telling you to quit isn't real. It's ego, and you can lower the volume of that voice."
In the latest episode, Craig Siegel joins the show. He is the author of The Reinevention Formula, you can find it here.
"You won't get it if you don't ask."
In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, he covers five essential lessons from going to the Michael Marcagi concert.
"If you want people to know you for something, you must make something."
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In the latest episode of the podcast, John Eades covers 10 short messages to help you choose optimism today. Which one is your favorite?
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If you don't pick your optimistic voice, by default, you pick your pessimistic voice.
In the latest episode, John Eades covers the Daily Free Three:
- Was how you thought today your best?
- Was what I did today my best?
- Was how you communicated today your best?
You can subscribe to the free Optimistic Outlook Newsletter
You can talk to a team member about Leadership Development Here
Ever wondered how to deal with a toxic rock star employee? Or if it’s okay to show frustration in front of your team?
In this episode of The John Eades Podcast, I tackle five of the trickiest questions managers face every day.
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“How do I deal with a star employee who’s becoming a toxic influence?”
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“What’s the best way to hold someone accountable without micromanaging?”
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“We lost a big client. My team is discouraged—what’s m...
"Just because you haven’t doesn’t mean you can’t."
In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, John covers how to make 2025 your best year ever.
Define Your Personal Purpose
To uncover a purpose that's bigger than a goal, one might ask:
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"What impact do I want to have on others ...
"Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful." - Margaret Wheatley
In the last episode of 2024, John Eades covers the 2025 Growth Audit. Which includes 6 questions to reflect on your previous year before heading into the new one:
- How have you positively influenced your team or o...
Her team performance was down, voluntary turnover was escalating, and she was really starting to question herself. Was she good enough for this position? Was she good enough for this role? Was she worthy enough for this responsibility?
She had doubt and fear running through her veins. (The truth is we all do)
BUt she had two big things going for her. She had a growth mindset and courage.
..."Being coachable is how you show the world that you have a hunger to get better and are willing to put in the work and effort."
In the latest episode of the John Eades Podcast, John covers 3 practical ways to remain coachable your entire career.
According to Leadership IQ, if you aren’t coachable, it’s also tough to make a successful job move. They conducted a three-year study of 20,000 hirin...
“Don’t get frustrated by what people are not, find joy in what they are."
In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast, John dives into lessons learned from an experience with Jim Collins in Charlotte, NC.
Specifically he covers principles, models, and ideas around:
- People
"Leadership doesn’t guarantee success, but a lack of leadership guarantees there won’t be success."
In this week's episode, John covers the story of the Mexican Fisherman.
While you can take different lessons and takeaways from the story, he covers:
1. Meaningful Progress Takes Time
2. Small Impact Matters As Well
3. Just...
"Your beliefs and mindset have an enormous impact on your actions and outcomes."
In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast, John covers The Dartmouth Scar experiment, an intriguing study about the power of your mindset.
Here are three ways to avoid the victim-mindset
- Change Your Mindset
- Adjust Your Language
- Develop Thick Skin
"The team takes priority over the individual."
In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast, John dissects the hard truths great leaders know about letting someone go.
John explored the decision from Carolina Panthers Head Coach Dave Canalas to Bench Quarterback Bryce Young.
Truth #1. Leaders make tough decisions
Truth #2 - Someone's failure can be a reflection of your leadership
Truth #3 - Leaders don't keep throwing good mon...
"When there is a void in leadership, someone will fill it. In many cases, it's someone that might not know what they are doing.”
In the latest episode of the John Eades podcast Will Jones joins the show. He is the President and CEO of Thompson Child & Family Focus.
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"Leaders who utilize their time and attention properly create more time tomorrow."
In the latest episode, John Eades breaks down a critical leadership principle and how to use Time Management like the best leaders.
You can learn more about the Accelerate Leadership Program Here
Or you can get your copy of the 64 Day Excellence Planner Here
"There is a lot to learn about how leaders handle success."
In the latest episode, Jordan Montgomery, author of The Art of Encouragement, joins the show. We cover:
- How leaders handle success
- How leaders handle failure
- How to encourage others around you
- Why Encouragement is key to success
You can learn more about Jordan Montgomery here.
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"If you struggle with confidence, focus on actions that build evidence."
In the latest episode John Eades covers specific strategies and stories to help you build your confidence daily.
If you prefer video, you can watch it on YouTube Here.
How to build confidence:
- Demonstrate and Action Daily That Builds Evidence
- Shed Perfection
- Squash the Ant
- Build an Iron Council
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