Lessons from Wilderness Leadership | Shawn Stratton | Episode 40

In the latest episode of Peak Performance Leadership, host Scott McCarthy welcomes wilderness leadership expert Shawn Stratton. With his extensive experience as an outdoor educator and leadership consultant, Shawn offers a treasure trove of insights on team dynamics, risk management, and the essential qualities of a great leader. The episode dives deep into Shawn’s riveting […]

How to Be a Sustainable Leader | Maura Sweeney | Episode 39

Sustainability is a hot topic these days. From sustainable energy sources to sustainable modes of transportation. However, there’s a form of sustainability which is appropriate for this site and show – sustainable leadership. Being a sustainable leader is more than a tagline, it’s a mindset which a leader needs to employ every single day, in […]

The Importance of Employee Welfare Relations | Adam Brown | Episode 38

Employees/people are the cornerstones of any organization regardless of the size and function. Without our people, we are simply not leaders. However, it seems that too many leaders do not simply care enough to worry about their employees’ welfare nor care enough to build relations with them. Employee welfare and relation building must be at […]

Developing Your Masculine Leadership | Ryan Michler | Episode 37

Leadership comes in many forms for many different people and masculine leadership is no different. The Order of Man website and podcast is geared obviously towards building better men and Masculine Leadership. However, that is not to say there are no lessons to be learned for all. Ultimately, the core lessons which are presented by Order of Man […]

Birth of the Military Entrepreneur Tribe | Andrew O’Brien | Episode 36

Entrepreneurship is currently a hot topic. Wherever you look it seems like everyone is becoming an entrepreneur and starting their own business. An interesting niche of this booming trend is the rise of the military entrepreneur. In general terms, military members are not the best-paid members of society; however, they are some of the most resourceful […]

35 Leadership Lessons from a 35 year old | Episode 35

35 Leadership Lessons from a 35 Year Old | Episode 35

In 2018, I celebrated my 35th birthday and of those 35 years, I have been exercising leadership for over 20 of them. During my time, I have learned a large number of leadership lessons and decided to do a podcast episode solely dedicated to these lessons. The lessons have definitely not come easy though. I […]

How to Lead an Employee Termination | Alison Gerlach | Episode 34

How to Lead an Employee Termination | Alison Gerlach | Episode 34

Employee termination can be a sensitive subject but as a leader, it is one which you need to be prepared for. Sometimes it just does not work out. Not all employees are meant to stay with your organization forever and that is ok. Just note that regardless of the reasons you need to treat the person with respect and dignity. These core principles will help guide you through this potentially emotionally-charged situation.

Leadership Axioms | Steve Smith | Episode 33

Meet Steve Leadership is often referred to as an art and not a science. What that means that there are no specific processes or formulas to find the answer to a problem. Instead, leadership requires leaders to develop soft skills or interpersonal skills. Every leader requires a starting point in their leadership journey, much to […]

Lead and Manage the Hiring Process | Rebecca Barnes-Hogg | Episode 32

People are the center and cornerstone of any organization. Without people organizations, business, and even families would not exist! Yet as leaders, we too often pay lip-service the complete hiring process of identifying who are needed, where they are needed and how they are hired. Today that changes for you as you will learn the […]

How to Lead Professional Growth | Keisha A. Rivers | Episode 31

Meet Keisha In this episode, I have the great pleasure of interviewing Keisha A. Rivers. Keisha is the Chief Outcome Facilitator and Founder of The KARS Group LTD. As well, she has a background in education and education development. Finally, she has been an entrepreneur for over 12 years now. In this episode, we discuss how we can […]