Authentic leadership isn’t about flawless execution—it’s about being real. In the latest episode of The Leadership Toolkit, Mike Phillips and Amy Pechacek take us on a journey through vulnerability, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. This isn’t just another podcast; it’s a blueprint for leading from a place of integrity.
Leadership can be a lonely role. When you’re at the top, the weight of decisions, the pressure to perform, and the responsibility for others can feel isolating. Yet, as Jeff Oak shared in The Leadership Toolkit, the most effective leaders are the ones who break out of isolation and lean into authentic connection.
Leadership isn’t just a title, it’s a climb.
In a recent episode of The Leadership Toolkit, Mike Phillips sat down with John Donnelly, a seasoned business leader who made the bold choice to summit Mount Kilimanjaro.
Leadership is an ever-evolving journey, one that demands continuous learning, adaptability, and a willingness to grow—not just for yourself but for those you lead. In a recent episode of “The Leadership Toolkit,” host Mike sat down with Nikolai Nielsen, founder of the Potential Academy, to discuss what it takes to thrive as a leader in […]
Leadership isn’t about titles or tenure, it’s about impact, it always has been. Whether you lead a team of two or two thousand, your effectiveness depends on how intentionally you develop your skills and elevate those around you. If you’re ready to rise above average and build a reputation as a leader who gets results, […]
It’s easy for leaders to get trapped in a perpetual cycle of firefighting and constantly reacting to urgent problems, jumping from one crisis to the next. This “fire-drill culture” might feel productive in the moment, but in reality, it erodes focus, damages morale, and keeps teams stuck in survival mode.
Great pilots don’t fly solo, and neither should great leaders. Bobby Dutton breaks down the mindset that’s made him successful in both the cockpit and the boardroom: preparation, presence, and people-first leadership. It’s about knowing your mission, watching your instruments (aka team health), and being ready to respond—not react—when turbulence hits.
In leadership, inspiration is important—but results are essential. Many leaders can cast a vision, rally a team, and deliver an inspiring message. But real leadership success hinges on one key question: Are you getting the results you said you would? If you’re not producing, you’re not leading—you’re just talking. Let’s unpack what it truly means […]
In leadership, it’s not a question of if adversity will strike—it’s when. Whether you’re navigating organizational change, economic downturns, personal setbacks, or team breakdowns, the one trait that separates great leaders from the rest is resilience. Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back. It’s about rising stronger, leading better, and showing others what true leadership looks […]
Growing Your Influence is important to your leadership success. Growing your influence requires a lot of effort, it requires a directed mind and deliberate action. You can accelerate the process of becoming a leader by following a few simple steps. Here are three ideas that have worked for me in accelerating leadership growth: 1. Network […]