Leadership Currency with Dr. Doug McKinley

In this 4th episode of Meetings Matter, we will focus on why top leadership experts across leadership, productivity, and organizational psychology emphasize intentional, disciplined use of time during business meetings. Join Dr. McKinley as he discusses the importance of setting clear expectations for meetings. 

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In this 3rd episode of our summer series, Dr. McKinley shares why top leadership consultants and communication experts overwhelmingly advise against using PowerPoint slides overloaded with text—especially if the presenter simply reads them aloud. Listen in to get some helpful meeting presentation tips to keep participants engaged.  

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In this episode of Leadership Currency, we focus on the currency of meetings, specifically why meeting experts consistently advocate for having clear, intentional meeting agendas as a cornerstone of effective leadership and team productivity. Far from being just calendar fillers, meetings—when done well—can align teams, accelerate decision-making, and drive culture. Dr. McKinley explores why effective meetings matter more than ever...

Dr. McKinley invites podcast designer, Marie Geneviève Pawlak, Founder and CEO of Prime Alchemy, to the podcast today. She recently created an episodic radio podcast that offers a tongue-in-cheek exploration of bad meetings, shady leaders, and suspicious meeting techniques. She shares her meeting insights and suggestions which helps set up the vision for Leadership Currency’s summer series: Meetings Matter. 

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On the podcast today, Dr. McKinley invites Dr. Naftali Kaminski, a physician scientist who explains the cultural differences in leadership. Most know that culture is a real tricky subject to study, learn, and shift. They discuss workplace culture but also expand into what it is like to train in one country, move to another and then lead within that new culture. Dr. Kaminski has several leadership gems to offer the listening audienc...

In this episode, three seasoned entrepreneurs sit down for a candid conversation about the real deal behind the entrepreneurial mindset. Is it a superpower—or a source of stress? They unpack the drive, risk tolerance, creativity, and chaos that comes with building something from nothing. Tune in for an honest look at the pros and cons of thinking like an entrepreneur—whether you’re deep in the hustle or just dreaming of your first ...

You’ve heard it before—get the right people on the bus and in the right seats. But how do you actually do that in today’s fast-paced workplace? In this episode, Dr. McKinley and Jonathan Gulley break down author Jim Collins’ iconic metaphor on how leaders find the right talent and place those people into roles where they can truly shine. Whether you’re building a startup team or leading a large organization, this conversation will ...

I believe leadership and the game of golf share many principles. Most may be obvious but one in particular has not been talked about enough. Some golf players don’t care much about the game itself so they casually engage with the sport. They are commonly referred to as “hackers.” This often leads to frustration for the other players, reflects poorly on the sport and its fans, and generally leaves a bad impression. Similarly, leader...

Dr. McKinley continues his discussion with guest Hendre Coetzee who is a transformation coach and co-author of Shiftability. In part one of this interview the focus was on how to reframe rejection as a possible currency. In part 2, the discussion turns to some assumptions that are made about a leader’s expectations and how that impacts their ability to shift from irrational narratives about themselves, their roles, and the value th...

We all face rejection. Leaders are not exempt and often navigate rejection in real time. Dr. McKinley’s guest today is Hendre Coetzee who navigates this personal and organizational dynamic frequently with leaders from around the world. By understanding that rejection is a part of life and not a reflection of their worth, leaders can stay resilient and continue striving towards their goals. Listen to this interview and embrace some ...

Why do salespeople often get a bad rap? Dr. McKinely’s podcast guest today is James Hoard, a seasoned sales coach, manager and author. James is currently in a leadership role managing sales leaders as well as consulting companies on developing a culture of sales leadership. The conversation quickly turned to the truth about sales:  we are all sales people. If you don’t share in this observation you will want to listen in.  If you d...

There is an old saying, “a man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still”

Put simply, the goal of coaching is to support a positive behavioral change in the coachee. Coaching with compassion is an approach that perceives someone’s needs, identifies with them, and actively enhances their well-being. Coaching with compliance is instructing someone to act the way a coach or their organization thinks that they should act. ...

Our podcast guest today is Dr. Gary Desir who holds an extensive leadership role in one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. By his own choice, Dr. Desir is stepping down from this role to continue doing what he believes he was born to do. He is at peace with this change and in fact feels very positive about his future. This interview was conducted in the final months of his tenure. A fascinating connection w...

There are many “rags to riches” stories out there. Today’s podcast guest prefers to call his story a meteoric adventure. Dr. McKinley interviews emerging leader, Norberto Orellana, who has experienced unusual success after overcoming extreme poverty and episodic homelessness.  Listen in to Norberto’s unique self-designed visualization technique.

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Have you ever wondered how people can get themselves into so many unusual situations? Where there are people there is often some sort of ‘messiness’ taking place. Therefore leaders require a sort of sensibility that lies outside of their orderly world of tactics and financials. Listen in as Dr. McKinley talks about this unique sensibility needed in a leader’s world where much is unknown and uncontrollable.

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Among the numerous things that leaders need to focus on, wellbeing and resiliency are definitely near the top of the list. Dr. Ania Jastreboff, a leading expert in obesity and weight management, joins Dr. McKinley on today’s podcast.  She is an endocrinologist and associate professor at the Yale School of Medicine. Obesity is often overlooked as a precursor to depression, apathy, and burnout. During this discussion, Dr. Jastreboff ...