Ownership Dies Between Departments
If Everything Comes Back to You, Ownership Is Already Dead I was standing on an airfield in Portugal watching Canadian troops wait for buses that were not coming and military equipment sit motionless on the apron. None of it made sense. We were participating in a major multinational military exercise, and I was the senior […]
UNDER PRESSURE: WHAT MARTIN ST-LOUIS IS GETTING RIGHT ABOUT LEADERSHIP
What can leaders learn from Martin St-Louis and the Montreal Canadiens playoff run? More than most people realize. From trusting expertise to building belief, here’s what leadership under pressure actually looks like.
When Leaders Get Sick: How to Build Teams That Thrive Without You | Episode 367
What happens to your team when you’re out sick or away? In this episode, Speaker A reveals how true leadership means building teams that thrive without you, avoiding bottlenecks, and cultivating trust so momentum, decision-making, and performance never stop—even in your absence.
WHEN TO GET ON THE DAMN HELO: HOW HIGH-PERFORMING LEADERS BECOME THE LIABILITY
The most dangerous leadership moment isn’t failure—it’s when you’re still performing but your judgment is slipping. This article breaks down how high-performing leaders become the bottleneck and when to step back before they become the risk.
THE 7-DAY RESET FOR OVERLOADED LEADERS
A practical leadership reset for overloaded leaders who need to rebuild focus, energy, and control in just seven days.
YOUR ENERGY SYSTEM IS YOUR LEADERSHIP SYSTEM
Most leaders think resilience is about toughness under pressure. It’s not. Real leadership resilience starts with your internal operating system: your habits, recovery, thinking cadence, and ability to protect judgment when everything gets noisy.
Unlock Your Leadership Operating System: Daily Habits for Enduring Resilience | Scott McCarthy | Episode 366
Discover the four daily systems leaders must protect—clarity, thinking time, physical state, and recovery—to sustain resilience and peak performance. Speaker A draws from military experience and interviews with elite leaders to share practical, actionable strategies for energy management and enduring leadership success.
The Leadership Muscle That Atrophies First Under Stress | Episode 361
Under pressure, a leader’s judgment is the first muscle to weaken. In this episode, Scott McCarthy shares how to protect your perspective, make better decisions, and avoid burnout—for you and your team. Reflect, recover, and lead at your best.
CONSISTENCY: THE LEADERSHIP ADVANTAGE SENIOR MANAGERS CAN FEEL
Senior leaders aren’t judged by their best day—they’re judged by their most consistent one. This article breaks down how leadership consistency builds trust, reduces noise, and creates a culture people can rely on across the three domains of leadership.
Do the Right Thing—Even When It’s Hard: The Leadership Playbook | Tara Landes | Episode 353
Management consultant Tara Landes joins Peak Performance Leadership to discuss AI’s impact on training, navigating uncertainty, and the power of core values in resilient leadership. Discover practical advice for leading teams and thriving through change in today’s rapidly evolving business world.