Six Pillars of Leadership: Integrity, Compassion, and Performance | Jim Carlough | Episode 347
Join Scott McCarthy as he talks with Jim Carlough about the evolution of leadership, Jim’s six pillars of leadership, and the importance of integrity, compassion, and building high-performing teams. Discover actionable strategies to lead with purpose in today’s complex world.
Rethinking Leadership: 7 Modern Values Inspired by the Agile Mindset
What if we led less like dictators and more like designers? We don’t need another checklist of leadership competencies. What we need is a mindset shift. Traditional leadership still clings to outdated models—ones built for factories, not fluid, fast-moving teams. Leaders are expected to have all the answers, to issue instructions, to enforce compliance. But […]
Ownership Over Authority: How Leaders Win by Letting Go | Scott McCarthy | Episode 346
Getting your team to take real ownership can be tough, but it’s key to peak performance and retention. In this episode, Scott McCarthy draws from his military experience to share how a simple coin tradition—and a powerful shift in mindset—can transform your team’s engagement, accountability, and results. Learn actionable strategies to help your team feel invested, empowered, and ready to reach new heights.
Your Workplace Culture Is What You Tolerate
Your workplace culture isn’t defined by posters or mission statements—it’s built by what you tolerate. In this article, discover the three silent behaviors that quietly destroy team performance and learn how to fix them before they take root.
Culture is What You Tolerate: The Three Silent Killers of Team Performance | Episode 345
Discover the three silent killers of team performance and learn how to build a high-performing culture by addressing mediocrity, passive resistance, and poor communication. Scott McCarthy shares practical strategies every leader needs on this episode of Peak Performance Leadership.
The Leadership Bottleneck: How You’re Sabotaging Your Own Growth | Episode 344
Are you the bottleneck holding your team back? In this solo episode, Scott McCarthy reveals how leaders often sabotage their own growth—and how to break the cycle, delegate effectively, and unleash true leadership potential. Don’t let your ego or perfectionism slow your team down!
The Steady Leader’s Playbook: Vision, Discipline, and Team Success | Schuyler Williamson | Episode 343
Former Army officer Schuyler Williamson joins Scott McCarthy to explore practical leadership—from leading yourself with vision and discipline to building steady, resilient teams and organizations. Tune in for real-world strategies on readiness, values, and planning for peak performance in life and business.
5 Military Leadership Lessons That Actually Work
Discover five battle-tested leadership lessons from a senior Canadian Army officer. Learn how to lead with clarity, build trust, own outcomes, and create a culture of growth—no uniform required.
Military Leadership Lessons for Today’s Leaders: 5 Hard-Earned Truths That Will Transform Your Team
Discover five hard-earned leadership truths from Scott McCarthy’s 24 years in the Canadian Army. Learn how to build trust, foster psychological safety, and lead by example—plus practical tips to transform your team. Tune in and take your leadership to the next level!
The 5 Leadership Limitations Keeping Great Managers Stuck
Leadership isn’t supposed to feel this heavy. Discover the 5 hidden limitations keeping even high-performing managers stuck—and what you can start doing to lead with more clarity, confidence, and trust.