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
Four people told her she nailed it. The fifth person told her the truth, and that's the only one who actually helped her get better.
Most leaders think they're getting honest feedback. They're not. Silence gets mistaken for agreement, and that mistake is costing you more than you realize.
In this episode:
- Why praise feels good but constructive feedback is what actually builds sk...
John is 14 chapters into a book he's been writing for two years — and if he's honest, it should already be finished, printed, and in your hands. In this solo episode, he shares an uncomfortable confession: how a project he thinks about constantly has stayed stuck for two years, and the single line that forced him to stop making excuses.
"You either ...
Ryan Hawk has interviewed over 700 high-performing leaders on The Learning Leader Show. In his new book, The Price of Becoming, he breaks down what it actually costs to become the best version of yourself, and why the people who sustain excellence over time never let themselves feel like they've arrived.
Most leaders have been taught that comparison is the thief of joy. Stay in your lane. Don't look at what anyone else has. But what if that advice is only half right?
In this episode, John breaks down a coaching call where a client watched a colleague get promoted to vice president and felt the sting of "why not me." Instead of shutting that feeling down, ...
Early in my career, I taught a workshop using a tool I learned from the late Lou Holtz, the vision space tool. That story changed how I think about success, and I'm telling it in full here.
Because here's what I've learned. Everyone's dreams and definitions of success are different, often shaped by how they were raised or what they've experienced. So this episode ...
James McLanmb joins the show today. He is the founder of Generation Youth, and in this conversation we get into why removing obstacles for young people backfires, what 2,500 interviews with teens revealed about what they actually struggle with, and how the wisdom of Zig Ziglar still holds up decades later.
There's a difference between what a privilege is and what a pain is, and it's not the circumstance; it's the lens. Author Will Guidara has a line that will shock your mind back to reality today.
"What a priv...
Coach Kenny Simpson has been on the front lines of leadership longer than most. He's gone 0 and 10. He's coached kids who needed a father figure more than a playbook. And somewhere along the way, he stopped watching the scoreboard — and started winning more than ever.
Most leaders believe intensity is an asset. And they are right. Until it isn't.
Tyler Dickerhoof has spent years studying what separates leaders who build something lasting from the ones who burn everything down chasing results. In this conversation, we get into why your...
Most leaders are good. Some are really good. But a lot of them are playing with a ceiling they don't even know they have. Not because of talent. Because of how they're choosing to show up.
"Life...
In this episode of The John Eades Podcast, I sit down with Charlene Li, author of Winning with AI, to unpack one of the biggest shifts leaders are facing right now.
Not just how to use AI… but what it means for your role, your team, and your identity.
At one point, Charlene tested AI ag...
Jacob Morgan has spent years studying what actually drives employee engagement, and what leaders keep getting wrong. In this wide ranging conversation, we unpack why most engagement efforts turn into short term "dopamine hits" like perks and programs, and why they never solve the real issue.
We talk about the difference between employee engagement and employe...
In this episode of The John Eades Podcast, I sit down with Dan Casey and Griffin Brand, co-authors of Bring Your Own Pencil.
At its core, this conversation is about preparation, discipline, and respect. Not as buzzwords, but as daily practices that quietly separate professionals from amat...
Most people avoid difficult conversations because they believe silence will keep things from getting worse.
In reality, avoidance almost always does the opposite.
In this episode, John shares a powerful coaching moment with a young physical therapist who was struggling with unmet expectations, growing resentment, and the q...
Most people rush into goal setting without slowing down long enough to recognize the life they've already lived.
In this episode, John walks through the updated 2026 Growth and Goals exercise, a reflective framework he uses with coaching clients and leadership teams to help them honor their growth and set intentional direction for the year ahead.
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Most people move too slowly. They wait for clarity, permission, or the perfect moment. High performers do something different. They take advantage of the moment at hand.
In this episode, John explains why speed and urgency are perpetually underrated advantages in leadership, sales, and life. Drawing from real-world examples, including healthcare, sales, and high...
Today I want to share something meaningful with you.
What began as a simple idea to help my kids strengthen their mindset on the way to school grew into a daily newsletter, then a podcast, and now a book. In this special episode, I read the full introduction to my new book, The Optimistic...
Gratitude changes how you feel without changing your circumstances. In this episode, John explains why gratitude is a leadership advantage, not a soft skill. You will learn how the Gratitude Five Challenge reframes stress, connects you with the people who matter most, and increases engagement on your team. John shares real examples from his own life, research on recognition and appreciation, the ha...
Warren Buffett's final annual letter ended with a message about character, growth, and kindness. It was a reminder that success is measured by how you live and how you treat people.
In this episode, I break down the four lessons from his closing words and why they matter for your leadership and your life.
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