Deep Leadership
“Leadership is a People Business.” That's the philosophy of this leadership podcast from Jon Rennie. It's real-world, actionable advice from Jon as well as his expert guests. As a former Cold War Submarine Officer who spent 22 years leading businesses in Corporate America before starting his own manufacturing business, he knows that leadership matters!
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The Hidden Emotional Cost of Change Every Leader Overlooks with John Fisher
<p>Most change initiatives fail for one reason: leaders ignore the emotional impact of change.</p> <p>In this episode, I’m joined by John Fisher, creator of the Fisher Change Curve, to explain what employees actually experience during change—and what leaders must do to guide people through it.</p> <p>We cover:</p> <p>Why change feels like loss</p> <p>The emotional stages of change at work</p> <p>Why resistance happens and how to reduce it</p> <p>Practical ways leaders can lead change without breaking trust</p> <p>If you’re leading organizational change, managing resist...
How Great Leaders Turn Empathy into Power with Jess Baker
<p>How Great Leaders Turn Empathy into Power</p> <p>Empathy is praised in leadership—and often quietly punished.</p> <p>In this episode, Jon Rennie is joined by Jess Baker, chartered business psychologist and author of The Super Helper Syndrome, to explore how great leaders turn empathy into real power without being overlooked or burned out.</p> <p>Jess explains why highly empathic professionals are often passed over for leadership roles, even though they’re holding teams together behind the scenes. She shows how empathy, when used intentionally, becomes a strategic leadership advantage rather than a career liability.</p> <p>In...
Brave Leadership: How Courage, Not Comfort, Drives Results with Jill Schulman
<p>Brave Leadership: How Courage, Not Comfort, Drives Results with Jill Schulman </p> <p><br></p> <p>Fear shows up quietly in leadership.<br> It delays decisions. Avoids hard conversations. Keeps talented people playing it safe.</p> <p>In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by Jill Schulman, Marine Corps veteran, leadership consultant, and author of The Bravery Effect, to break down why courage—not comfort—is what actually drives results.</p> <p>Jill shares how fear silently controls behavior at work, why avoiding discomfort makes leaders weaker (not happier), and how bravery can be trained like a muscle...
Leadership at the Highest Level: Inside Camp David with Michael Giorgione
<p>What does leadership look like at the absolute highest level?</p> <p>In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by Michael Giorgione, a retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral who served as the Commander of Camp David, the secluded presidential retreat where some of the most important leadership decisions in history have taken place.</p> <p>Michael takes us inside Camp David and shares what it’s really like to serve presidents up close. We talk about leadership under pressure, trust, humility, and what happens behind closed doors when world leaders step away from the spotlight. From host...
Presilience: A Leadership Framework for Thriving in Crisis and Uncertainty with Dr. Gavriel Schneider
<p>Presilience: A Leadership Framework for Thriving in Crisis and Uncertainty with Dr. Gavriel Schneider </p> <p>In today’s volatile and uncertain world, resilience is no longer enough. Leaders must learn how to thrive before a crisis hits.</p> <p>In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by Dr. Gavriel Schneider, an internationally recognized expert in security, risk intelligence, and leadership under pressure. Gav is the creator of the Presilience framework, a proactive approach to leadership that helps individuals and organizations turn disruption into opportunity.</p> <p>We explore why traditional risk management and compliance models fall shor...
How to Build Real Influence as a Leader with Brad Englert
<p>How to Build Real Influence as a Leader with Brad Englert</p> <p>How do leaders build real influence that lasts, not just connections that fade?</p> <p>In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by Brad Englert, author of Spheres of Influence and former CIO at the University of Texas at Austin. Brad shares decades of leadership experience on how authentic relationships, not transactional networking, are the true foundation of influence, trust, and long-term success.</p> <p>We talk about why most networking events fail, how leaders should think about their internal and external spheres of in...
Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Leadership Shift That Transforms Teams with Ernesto Gomez
<p>Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Leadership Shift That Transforms Teams </p> <p>In this episode, Jon Rennie sits down with executive leader, entrepreneur, and author Ernesto Gomez to uncover why so many organizations operate far below their true capacity — and what leaders can do to change that. Drawing from 30+ years of experience in the food service and consumer goods industries, Ernesto shares practical insights on culture, mindset, and talent development that help unlock the hidden potential inside teams.</p> <p>If you lead people, coach leaders, or want to build a high-performance culture, this conversation is full of ideas you ca...
Project Management Mistakes Leaders Make and How to Fix Them with Clint Padgett
<p>Project Management Mistakes Leaders Make and How to Fix Them with Clint Padgett </p> <p>In this episode, I’m joined by Clint Padgett, Navy veteran, accomplished CEO, best-selling author, and one of the most respected voices in project management today. Clint has spent more than 30 years helping global teams deliver high-stakes projects, from Coca-Cola’s Olympic activations to massive international initiatives across industries.</p> <p>We break down the common project management mistakes leaders make — and more importantly, how to fix them. Clint explains why people avoid real conversations, how miscommunication derails timelines, and why shifting the “worry curve” i...
Self-Leadership: The Essential Strategy Most Leaders Forget with Bija Bennett
<p>Self-Leadership: The Essential Strategy Most Leaders Forget</p> <p>In this episode, I sit down with wellness pioneer and author Bija Bennett to explore a simple truth: you can’t lead others well if you’re not leading yourself. We talk about why so many leaders burn out, how constant digital noise disconnects us from our own thinking, and why slowing down isn’t indulgent—it’s strategic.</p> <p>Bija shares powerful ideas on self-awareness, emotional clarity, and what she calls “analog wellness,” practical habits that help you stay grounded, focused, and effective for the long run.</p> <p>If you’re fe...
Lead with Hospitality: The Secret to Inspiring People in Any Workplace with Taylor Scott
<p>Lead with Hospitality: The Secret to Inspiring People in Any Workplace with Taylor Scott</p> <p>In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by leadership expert and author Taylor Scott, who spent more than twenty years inside top hospitality brands. His message is simple and powerful: great leaders make people feel welcome, comfortable, and important.</p> <p>We break down the real meaning of leading with hospitality and why this mindset inspires teams in any workplace. Taylor shares stories from his career, the science behind emotional leadership, and the five core values that help leaders create a se...
