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.
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, 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 […]
My friend Mike runs a YouTube channel that is all about learning to be a better manager and what to do when you get into a leadership role. You might consider checking out his channel here –> Leadership with Mike – YouTube <– And we got into a discussion the other evening in a social […]
WHAT MAKES A GREAT LEADER? First and foremost, leadership is not a title. Leadership is a collection of your actions and gaining people’s respect to move you forward into a role of service and command of a group of people. First we must understand that not all situations require the same type of leadership style. […]
Check this out ⚠️BUT⚠️ only if you want to sell more! We’ll explore 5 simple marketing ideas that you can use to generate more customers! These will work for you whether you are a startup, a longtime entrepreneur, someone in retail business management, or a front line salesperson that just wants to crush it in […]
Originally shared on my YouTube about 6 months ago… but I love the message so I decided to share here. Winning in Life. Today I am sharing 5 actions you can take to WIN right NOW; both in business and in life. I think you would all agree, we are living in a crazy time […]
Two things YOU can do starting NOW to see more success! In this post I am sharing two simple habits for success. These are success habits that you can do starting NOW! The most successful people know these things and they engage in this DAILY. We all say we want success, but what are you […]