Deep Leadership
“Leadership is a People Business.” That's the philosophy of this leadership podcast from Jon Rennie. It's real-world, actionable advice from Jon as well as his expert guests. As a former Cold War Submarine Officer who spent 22 years leading businesses in Corporate America before starting his own manufacturing business, he knows that leadership matters!
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June 25, 2026 • 37 mins
Most people think great leaders have always dreamed of being in charge. But what if the opposite is true?
In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Jessie Hathcock, President of The Loading Dock and founder of Scale Simple, to explore how purpose, humility, and service shape exceptional leaders. Jessie shares her remarkable journey from middle school teacher and nonprofit leader to leading one of North Carolina's most su...
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June 20, 2026 • 36 mins
Your Body Knows You're Burned Out Before You Do
What if the warning signs of burnout show up long before you recognize them?
In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Melissa Gonzalez, author of The Purpose Pivot, to explore why so many high achievers ignore the signals their bodies are sending them until it's too late. After a life-threatening health crisis forced her to stop, Melissa discovered that true leadership is...
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June 4, 2026 • 41 mins
Stop trying to control everything.
Most leaders believe their job is to control outcomes, manage every detail, and have all the answers. But what if that mindset is actually making leadership harder?
In this episode, Yining Wang joins me to discuss why the best leaders stop trying to control everything and instead focus on developing inner clarity, self-awareness, and purpose. Drawing on his experience advising leaders around the...
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May 30, 2026 • 42 mins
Why Your Excuses Are Holding You Back
What if the biggest thing standing between you and success isn't your circumstances, your competition, or your limitations... but the excuses you've accepted as truth?
In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Patrick Engasser, bestselling author, business coach, motivational speaker, and former top-performing sales leader. Patrick has been blind since birth, yet he built a remarkab...
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What makes people trust a leader? And why do some teams thrive under pressure while others fall apart?
In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with trust experts Dr. Michelle Reina and Dr. Dennis Reina, co-founders of Reina Trust Building and authors of The Art of Trust Building, to explore the real impact trust has on leadership, culture, and performance.
We dive deep into:
Why high-trust teams consistently outperform...
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May 17, 2026 • 38 mins
Most companies think innovation is about technology, strategy, or process. Dr. Bruce Vojak says they’re wrong.
In this episode of Deep Leadership, Jon Rennie sits down with innovation expert Dr. Bruce Vojak to explore why innovation succeeds or fails based on the people inside the organization. Drawing from decades of experience at companies like Motorola and from his research on “serial innovators,” Bruce explai...
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May 14, 2026 • 36 mins
Most leadership advice tells you to “just be authentic.” But what happens when the workplace pressures you to become someone else?
In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with leadership coach, consultant, and author Dr. Rashida Leverett to explore why authentic leadership is so difficult in today’s workplace. Drawing from over 30 years of experience in the military, government, higher education, and corpo...
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May 9, 2026 • 35 mins
What happens when AI enters the workplace at full speed?
In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with futurist, bestselling author, and workplace expert Jacob Morgan to discuss why the future of work will reward high performers more than ever before.
We explore the return of accountability in the workplace, the growing divide between high performers and average contributors, and why AI won’t replace the best employee...
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May 6, 2026 • 38 mins
The Networking Mistake That Could Cost You Your Career
What happens when you lose your job… and realize you have nobody to call?
In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with networking expert and author Greg Roche to discuss why so many professionals wait too long to build meaningful relationships and how that mistake can quietly damage careers.
Greg shares how losing his HR leadership role forced him to rethink ne...
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May 2, 2026 • 40 mins
Why do smart people get things so wrong?
In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Professor Peter Lamont to explore a powerful idea: it’s not what you think that matters most—it’s how you think.
We dive into his concept of Radical Thinking—a different approach to critical thinking that challenges you to examine the roots of your beliefs. Peter explains why every one of us is operating from a lim...
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April 30, 2026 • 35 mins
Why Self-Awareness Is the Leadership Skill Most Leaders Lack
Most leaders don’t fail because they lack skill, experience, or good intentions—they fail because they don’t truly understand themselves.
In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Margaret Andrews, author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others, to unpack why self-awareness is the foundation of effective leadership—and why so many leaders str...
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April 25, 2026 • 36 mins
Leadership Decisions You Can’t Afford to Get Wrong
In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Dr. Linda Henman, advisor, author, and expert in high-stakes decision-making, to talk about the leadership decisions you simply can’t afford to get wrong.
Most organizations are full of people who know how to execute. They run fast, deliver results, and get promoted. But when the stakes are high, execution isn&rsquo...
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April 22, 2026 • 39 mins
Most leaders don’t fail because they don’t care.
They fail because no one ever taught them how to lead.
In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Robert Heath Sr., a former Marine Corps officer, attorney, and leadership coach, to unpack one of the biggest traps leaders fall into—the need to be the fixer.
If you’re the person everyone relies on to solve problems, this conversation might hit clos...
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April 18, 2026 • 37 mins
What happens when your best performer becomes your worst leader?
In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Dr. Peter James, President and CEO of HCG Strategic Partners, to unpack one of the most common (and costly) mistakes organizations make: promoting great individual contributors into leadership roles without preparing them to lead.
Peter brings a rare perspective shaped by leadership in the military, corporate Ameri...
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April 11, 2026 • 40 mins
Broken Trust: How Great Leaders Fix It
Trust is at some of the lowest levels we’ve ever seen—and leaders are paying the price.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Darryl Stickel to unpack what trust really is, why it’s collapsing in today’s uncertain world, and how great leaders rebuild it inside their teams.
We talk about the real definition of trust (it’s not what you think), why confidence witho...
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April 5, 2026 • 37 mins
What if you didn’t wait for permission… and just claimed authority?
In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I sit down with Tom Kubiniec, President and CEO of Securit Tactical, who built multiple successful companies without a degree, corporate experience, or a traditional playbook.
Tom shares how he carved out a leadership position in an industry that had no clear expert—and why sometimes the fastest w...
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March 27, 2026 • 36 mins
Crisis Is Coming. Are You Ready?
Every leader will face a crisis. The question is whether you’ll be prepared—or caught off guard.
In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Stephanie Craig, President of Kith, to talk about what most leaders get wrong about crisis management—and how to fix it before it’s too late.
Stephanie shares why crisis preparedness is a mindset, not a checklist, and how trus...
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March 21, 2026 • 38 mins
Stop Fixing Problems!
Most leaders are trained to hunt problems, fix issues, and eliminate failure. But what if that mindset is actually limiting performance?
In this episode, Jon sits down with George Pesansky, author of Super Performance, to challenge the way we think about leadership, operations, and improvement. Instead of obsessing over what’s broken, George explains how the best leaders identify what’s working&m...
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March 14, 2026 • 35 mins
The Success Trap: Why High Achievers Feel Empty at the Top
Success is supposed to make you happy… so why do so many high achievers feel trapped?
In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I talk with executive coach and author Keren Eldad about the hidden emotional cost of ambition. We explore why success and happiness often move in opposite directions, how leaders unknowingly build a “gilded cage,” and wh...
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March 7, 2026 • 32 mins
The Confidence Trap: Why Great Performers Choke Under Pressure
Why do talented athletes, leaders, and entrepreneurs sometimes lose confidence in the moments that matter most?
In this episode of the Deep Leadership Podcast, I sit down with mindset coach Scott Papek to explore why even high performers struggle with pressure, overthinking, and self-doubt. Scott works with athletes from middle school through college, helping them bui...
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