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Leadership Unfiltered Convo
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Dr. Dayan Douse, Founder and President of P.R.I.D.E Consulting, and Technology Executive Phillip Smith deliver real-world strategies, unfiltered advice, and the tools you’ll need to take your leadership to the next level.
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Episode 34 - Great Leaders Move Before the Path Is Clear
1w ago00:29:51Tap to summarizeDr. Dayan Douse, Founder and President of P.R.I.D.E Consulting, and Technology Executive Phillip Smith deliver real-world strategies, unfiltered advice, and the tools you'll need to take your leadership to the next level. Leaders love clarity. Leadership rarely provides it. In today’s environment, shifting priorities, incomplete information, and constant change are the norm. The question isn’t how do you avoid ambiguity—it’s how well do you lead through it? In this episode, we break down what it takes to lead when the path isn’t clear—and why the best leaders don’t wait for certainty before they act. We explore: ✅ Why ambiguity is a leadership reality, not a temporary phase ✅ How to make decisions without perfect information ✅ The difference between hesitation and thoughtful action ✅ How to create stability for your team when things feel uncertain If you’re waiting for everything to make sense before you move, you’re not leading—you’re delaying. 🎥 Watch Episode 34 now → • Episode 34: Great Leaders Move Before the ... 📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share how you navigate ambiguity as a leader, and 🔁 tag someone who leads with confidence in uncertainty 📝 Leave a review—your feedback helps strengthen this leadership community 👉 Listen to Episodes now → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... Great leaders don’t eliminate ambiguity—they lead through it. #LeadershipUnfiltered #LeadingWithAmbiguity #LeadershipInUncertainty #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipPodcast
Transcribe →Episode 33 - The Missing Ingredients in Change: Rest & Recovery
3w ago00:30:09Tap to summarizeDr. Dayan Douse, Founder and President of P.R.I.D.E Consulting, and Technology Executive Phillip Smith deliver real-world strategies, unfiltered advice, and the tools you'll need to take your leadership to the next level. Everyone talks about change. Almost no one talks about what it costs. Leaders push for transformation, faster execution, and continuous improvement—but ignore the one thing that makes it sustainable: rest and recovery. In this episode, we unpack why so many change efforts fail—not because of strategy, but because leaders overlook the human capacity to absorb, adapt, and reset. We explore: ✅ Why constant change without recovery leads to burnout and resistance ✅ The difference between driving change and sustaining it ✅ How rest isn’t a reward—it’s a requirement for transformation ✅ Practical ways leaders can build recovery into high-performance environments If your team is exhausted, disengaged, or pushing back on change… this episode will challenge how you lead through it. 🎥 Watch Episode 33 now → • Episode 33: The Missing Ingredients in Cha... 📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share how you build recovery into your leadership, and 🔁 tag a leader who needs this reminder 📝 Leave a review—your feedback keeps these conversations going 👉 Listen to Episodes now → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... No recovery. No real change. #LeadershipUnfiltered #ChangeManagement #RestAndRecovery #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipPodcast
Transcribe →Episode 32 - Technology and Leadership – The Double-Edged Sword of the Digital Age
Jan 2000:29:56Tap to summarizeTechnology has changed the way we lead, connect, and make decisions. It’s made communication faster, data smarter, and collaboration easier. But it’s also made leadership noisier, more distracted, and sometimes more disconnected. In this episode, we have a real conversation about the advantages and disadvantages of using technology as a leader—and how to stay human in a hyperconnected world. We explore: ✅ How technology amplifies influence, efficiency, and visibility ✅ The hidden downsides—distraction, burnout, and loss of authentic connection ✅ The difference between using tech as a tool versus letting it become a crutch ✅ How great leaders balance digital speed with emotional intelligence If you’ve ever found yourself buried in emails, living on Zoom, or struggling to disconnect without feeling behind—this episode will hit home. 🎥 Watch Episode 32 now → • Episode 32: Technology and Leadership – Th... 📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share how technology has shaped your leadership journey, and 🔁 tag a leader who’s learning to balance tech with presence 📝 Leave a review—your feedback helps us keep bringing real conversations to real leaders 👉 Listen to Episodes now → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... Technology should enhance leadership—not replace it. #LeadershipUnfiltered #DigitalLeadership #TechnologyAndLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipPodcast
Transcribe →Episode 31 - When Leaders Feel Alone – The Hidden Weight of Leadership
Jan 1300:26:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we have an honest, heartfelt conversation about what isolation looks like at the top—and how to navigate it without losing your sense of self, purpose, or connection. We unpack: ✅ Why leadership isolation is more common than most admit ✅ How loneliness affects decision-making, energy, and emotional health ✅ Ways to reconnect—with your team, your peers, and yourself ✅ The power of community, coaching, and vulnerability for strong leaders This episode is a reminder that strength isn’t about standing alone—it’s about building authentic connections that help you lead better and live better. 🎥 Watch Episode 31 now → • Episode 31: When Leaders Feel Alone – The ... 📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share how you stay grounded and connected as a leader, and 🔁 tag someone who’s carrying a lot on their shoulders right now 📝 Leave a review—your feedback helps us build a space where real leaders can grow together 👉 Listen to Episodes now → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... Leadership doesn’t have to be lonely—if you’re willing to let others in. #LeadershipUnfiltered #LeadershipIsolation #LonelyAtTheTop #EmotionalIntelligence #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipPodcast
Transcribe →Episode 30 - Saying Yes While Staying in Your Lane – Boundaries, Balance, and Bold Leadership
Jan 600:26:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we unpack how great leaders find the balance between being collaborative and staying clear about their purpose, priorities, and strengths. We explore: ✅ Why saying yes to everything dilutes your impact ✅ How to set boundaries without being seen as resistant or unhelpful ✅ When to stretch beyond your lane—and when to stay anchored in it ✅ The leadership art of alignment: saying yes strategically instead of reactively If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, overwhelmed by expectations, or afraid that saying no might hurt your reputation—this episode is for you. 🎥 Watch Episode 30 now → • Episode 30: Saying Yes While Staying in Yo... 📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share how you’re learning to balance collaboration with clarity, and 🔁 tag a leader who needs this reminder 📝 Leave a review—your insight fuels the movement 👉 Listen to Episodes now → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... Leaders who say yes to everything eventually lose sight of what matters most. #LeadershipUnfiltered #BoundariesInLeadership #LeadershipFocus #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment
Transcribe →Episode 29 - Finger Pointing: The Blame Game That’s Killing Your Culture
Dec 200:39:41Tap to summarizeWhen things go wrong, weak leaders point fingers. Strong leaders take responsibility. In this episode, we get real about the toxic habit of finger pointing in leadership—and how it slowly destroys trust, morale, and accountability across teams and organizations. We unpack: ✅ Why finger pointing feels easy—but always costs more in the long run ✅ How blame creates fear while ownership builds confidence and creativity ✅ The difference between accountability and scapegoating ✅ How to shift your culture from “Who’s at fault?” to “What can we learn?” If your team is caught in a cycle of blame—or if you’ve ever worked for a leader who never owns their part—this episode will hit home. 🎥 Watch Episode 29 now → [Insert YouTube Link] 📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share how you’ve seen finger pointing affect a team, and 🔁 tag a leader who models accountability over blame 📝 Leave a review—your insight helps more leaders grow through these real, unfiltered conversations 👉 Listen to Episode 24 now → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... Great leaders don’t point fingers—they build mirrors. #LeadershipUnfiltered #Accountability #OwnershipCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipPodcast
Transcribe →Episode 28 - Navigating Transitions: How Leaders Evolve, Adapt, and Thrive Through Change
Nov 2500:24:40Tap to summarizeEvery leader faces transitions—new roles, shifting teams, changing priorities, or even personal reinvention. But the truth is, most leaders don’t struggle because of change itself… they struggle because they don’t know how to transition through it effectively. In this episode, we unpack what it really takes to lead yourself and others through seasons of transition—with clarity, courage, and composure. We explore: ✅ Why transitions test a leader’s identity and confidence ✅ The difference between managing change and leading through transition ✅ Practical tools to stay grounded when everything around you is shifting ✅ How to help your team navigate uncertainty while you’re still figuring things out yourself If you’re stepping into something new—or stepping away from what’s familiar—this conversation will help you move forward with intention and strength. 🎥 Watch Episode 28 now → • Episode 28: Navigating Transitions – How L... 📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share what transition you’re navigating right now, and 🔁 tag a leader who’s walking through change with courage 📝 Leave a review—your feedback helps more leaders grow through what they go through 👉 Listen to Episode 24 now → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... Great leaders don’t just survive transitions—they’re shaped by them.
Transcribe →Episode 27 - The High Cost of Perfection as a Leader
Nov 1800:26:39Tap to summarizePerfection sounds like a strength—until it starts holding you, your team, and your culture back. In this episode, we take an unfiltered look at the hidden price leaders pay when perfection becomes the goal instead of progress. Because behind every “perfect” standard is often fear—fear of failure, judgment, or losing control. We unpack: ✅ How perfectionism kills innovation and trust within teams ✅ The ways perfection-driven leaders unknowingly create anxiety and stagnation ✅ Why “excellent” leadership and “perfect” leadership are not the same thing ✅ How to shift from perfection to progress—and still maintain high standards If you’ve ever struggled to let go, micromanaged out of fear, or felt like “good enough” wasn’t good enough—this episode is for you. 🎥 Watch Episode 27 now → • Episode 27: The High Cost of Perfection as... 📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share how perfection has shown up in your leadership, and 🔁 tag a leader who’s learning to lead with progress over pressure 📝 Leave us a review—your feedback helps others find these real, unfiltered conversations 👉 Listen to Episode 24 now → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... Perfection looks impressive. Progress creates impact.
Transcribe →Episode 26 - Driven by Ambition: When Drive Becomes Your Differentiator
Nov 1100:27:12Tap to summarizeAmbition is the fuel that propels leaders forward. But let’s be clear—ambition can be a double-edged sword. It can inspire growth, innovation, and resilience… or it can lead to burnout, blind spots, and broken relationships. In this episode, we unpack the raw truth about ambition in leadership: how to harness it, balance it, and ensure it lifts you—and those you lead—instead of draining you. We explore: ✅ Why ambition is both a gift and a test for leaders ✅ How to balance personal drive with organizational purpose ✅ The risks of unchecked ambition—and how to avoid them ✅ Practical ways to channel ambition into sustainable success If you’ve ever been called “driven” or wondered whether your ambition is helping or hurting your leadership, this conversation is for you. 🎥 Watch Episode 26 now → • Episode 26: Driven by Ambition – When Driv... 📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share how ambition has shaped your leadership journey, and 🔁 tag someone who inspires you with their drive 📝 Leave us a review—your feedback helps grow this movement 👉 Listen to Episode 24 now → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... Ambition alone doesn’t make you a leader. But how you channel it can define your legacy.
Transcribe →Episode 25 - Handling Accusations & Harassment at Work: Leading with Transparency and Truth
Nov 400:24:17Tap to summarizeFew things test a leader’s character more than how they respond to accusations—whether those accusations are directed at them or happening around them in the workplace. In this episode, Phillip Smith and I have a raw and honest conversation about one of the hardest realities of leadership: navigating accusations and harassment in the workplace. We unpack: ✅ What leaders should do immediately when faced with an accusation—whether personal or within the team ✅ How transparency and truth protect credibility during high-pressure situations ✅ Why silence, avoidance, or defensiveness only deepens mistrust ✅ Practical steps to handle these issues with integrity, empathy, and fairness This isn’t about theory—it’s about equipping leaders to act decisively and responsibly in moments that could define their legacy. 🎥 Watch Episode 25 now → • Episode 25: Handling Accusations & Harassm... 📲 Subscribe to @LeadershipUnfilteredPodcast 👍 Like the episode, 💬 share what you believe is the most important quality in a leader under fire, and 🔁 tag someone who needs this conversation 📝 Leave a review—your feedback fuels the mission 👉 Listen to Episode 24 now → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0HLRv5D... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/280780403 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3671388 Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcast... Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/le... Leadership under fire isn’t about perfection—it’s about courage, clarity, and character.
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