Deep Leadership

Today I’m joined by Ken Falke. Ken spent 21 years in the US Navy as a bomb disposal specialist. After retiring from the Navy, Ken became an entrepreneur. He founded and exited two businesses then later created two non-profit organizations. He currently serves as Chairman for Boulder Crest Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting combat veterans and their families, as well as first responders. He is also the author of an upcoming new book called LEAD WELL: 10 Steps to Successful and Sustainable Leadership. In this book, Ken introduces ten principles you need to become a more impactful leader. It’s packed with Ken’s insight from more than four decades in business, nonprofit, and military leadership. I’m honored to have him on the show to talk about it.LEAD WELL: 10 Steps to Successful and Sustainable Leadership bookBoulder Crest Foundation_____Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear SubmarinerVisit our sponsor Bottom Gun Coffee Company use the discount code "DEEP"Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources:Purchase my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" use the discount code "DEEP"Subscribe to my leadership newsletterFollow Jon S Rennie on TwitterFollow Jon S Rennie on InstagramFollow Jon S Rennie on YouTubeFollow Jon S Rennie on SubstackThe Experience of Leadership book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an author and speaker, I get opportunities to be a guest on many podcasts and I really enjoy talking about leadership and leadership issues. Recently on the Armed Forces Brewing Company’s podcast and I thought it was an especially insightful discussion. I was interviewed by former Green Beret Scott Mann. You might remember him from Episode 92. Scott is an amazing leader, a master storyteller, and a brilliant interviewer. In this episode, we talk about leadership lessons we both learned in the military. I thought it was such a good discussion that I wanted to share it with you all here. Enjoy!_____Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear SubmarinerVisit our sponsor Bottom Gun Coffee Company use the discount code "DEEP"Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources:Purchase my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" use the discount code "DEEP"Subscribe to my leadership newsletterFollow Jon S Rennie on TwitterFollow Jon S Rennie on InstagramFollow Jon S Rennie on YouTubeFollow Jon S Rennie on SubstackThe Experience of Leadership book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by Paul Gunn Jr. Paul is the Founder and CEO of KUOG Corporation. He is also the author of a new book called Succeed the Right Way: What Every Compassionate Business Person Must Know. In this book, he helps leaders see how qualities like empathy, compassion, and kindness are critical in achieving long-term success. I’m excited about having him on the show to talk about itSucceed the Right Way: What Every Compassionate Business Person Must Know book _____Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear SubmarinerVisit our sponsor Bottom Gun Coffee Company use the discount code "DEEP"Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources:Purchase my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" use the discount code "DEEP"Subscribe to my leadership newsletterFollow Jon S Rennie on TwitterFollow Jon S Rennie on InstagramFollow Jon S Rennie on YouTubeFollow Jon S Rennie on SubstackThe Experience of Leadership book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by Billie Shepard. Billie is the founder of Billie Shepard & Associates, a company that helps leaders and entrepreneurs better communicate. She is an acting teacher turned speaking coach. She has tapped into the most effective theatre techniques and customized them for application to the business world. She is the author of a new book, The Billie Shepard Presentation Method: Why an Acting Teacher Holds the Key to Greater Influence, Happier Customers, and Better Relationships. As leaders, communication is critical to our success and I’m honored to have Billie on to help us become better communicators.The Billie Shepard Presentation Method book_____Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear SubmarinerVisit our sponsor Bottom Gun Coffee Company use the discount code "DEEP"Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources:Purchase my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" use the discount code "DEEP"Subscribe to my leadership newsletterFollow Jon S Rennie on TwitterFollow Jon S Rennie on InstagramFollow Jon S Rennie on YouTubeFollow Jon S Rennie on SubstackThe Experience of Leadership book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a very special show. As you know, November 11th is Veteran’s Day. This is the day where we honor the military veterans who served in our Armed Forces. This Veteran’s Day is different. This is the first Veteran’s Day since the withdrawal of our forces in Afghanistan. Many Afghanistan veterans are struggling right now. They're struggling to find some meaning to the sacrifices they made and the tragedies they experienced in America’s longest war. My guest today is here to help. Lt. Col Scott Mann is an Afghanistan war veteran. He is a former Green Beret and the co-founder of Task Force Pineapple. You’ve probably heard of them. They’re a group of citizens working independently of the government to help Afghan special operators and their families since the withdrawal. Scott is also a writer and producer. He wrote and produced a film called “Last Out — Elegy of a Green Beret” that tells the story of the Afghan war through the voice of the warriors and military family members who lived through it. The film is available, for free, starting on Veterans Day at lastoutfilm.com. All proceeds donated to the film go to help overcome veteran trauma caused by the Afghan collapse. So it’s my honor and privilege to have Scott Mann as my guest on the show today.Last Out Film_____Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear SubmarinerVisit our sponsor Bottom Gun Coffee Company use the discount code "DEEP"Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources:Purchase my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" use the discount code "DEEP"Subscribe to my leadership newsletterFollow Jon S Rennie on TwitterFollow Jon S Rennie on InstagramFollow Jon S Rennie on YouTubeFollow Jon S Rennie on SubstackThe Experience of Leadership book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today my guests are Greg Hiebert and Dennis O'Neil. Greg and Dennis are both former Army officers and Co-founders of LeadershipForward, a leadership and executive coaching company. They are co-authors of a new book called Changing Altitude: How to Soar in Your New Leadership Role. In this episode, we discuss how the workforce has changed over the past two years and what leaders need to do to adapt to these changes. This is a powerful and timely episode. I know you will enjoy it.Changing Altitude: How to Soar in Your New Leadership Role bookLeadershipForward website_____Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear SubmarinerVisit our sponsor Bottom Gun Coffee Company use the discount code "DEEP"Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources:Purchase my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" use the discount code "DEEP"Subscribe to my leadership newsletterFollow Jon S Rennie on TwitterFollow Jon S Rennie on InstagramFollow Jon S Rennie on YouTubeFollow Jon S Rennie on SubstackThe Experience of Leadership book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today my guest is Punit Dhillon. Punit is a leader and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Skye Bioscience. He’s also a Triathlete who has written a new book where he takes the ideas he’s learned from competitive sports and applies them to business. His book is called Catapult: How to Think Like a Corporate Athlete to Strengthen Your Resilience. This is a fascinating read and a great interview. I know you will enjoy it.Catapult: How to Think Like a Corporate Athlete to Strengthen Your Resilience bookPunit Dhillon websitePunit Dhillon TwitterPunit Dhillon Instagram_____Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear SubmarinerVisit our sponsor Bottom Gun Coffee Company use the discount code "DEEP"Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources:Purchase my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" use the discount code "DEEP"Subscribe to my leadership newsletterFollow Jon S Rennie on TwitterFollow Jon S Rennie on InstagramFollow Jon S Rennie on YouTubeFollow Jon S Rennie on SubstackThe Experience of Leadership book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today my guest today is Adam Best. Adam is a former Naval Officer and the host of the popular Veterans in the Wild podcast. He has a deep passion for helping veterans transition into life after the military. Today, we discuss what it's like to transition out of the military and the valuable skills military leaders bring to business. This is a fun interview with two Naval Officers talking military, business, and transitioning between the two.Veterans in the Wild podcast. Veterans in the Wild InstagramThe Experience of Leadership book_____Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear SubmarinerVisit our sponsor Bottom Gun Coffee Company use the discount code "DEEP"Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources:Purchase my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" use the discount code "DEEP"Subscribe to my leadership newsletterFollow Jon S Rennie on TwitterFollow Jon S Rennie on InstagramFollow Jon S Rennie on YouTubeFollow Jon S Rennie on Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I’m joined by Dr. Jacob Kashiwagi. Jacob is the Managing Director at Kashiwagi Solution Model Inc., and the Chairman of the Board at Leadership Society of Arizona. He is also the author of the no-influence leadership theory. This is a ground-breaking approach to lead and mentor others which reduces stress and increases both happiness and success. If we want our people to succeed, we have to learn how to let go. I’m excited to have him on the show to talk about it.The Experience of Leadership bookJacob Kashiwagi websiteNo-Influence Mentoring book_____Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear SubmarinerVisit our sponsor Bottom Gun Coffee Company use the discount code "DEEP"Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources:Purchase my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" use the discount code "DEEP"Subscribe to my leadership newsletterFollow Jon S Rennie on TwitterFollow Jon S Rennie on InstagramFollow Jon S Rennie on YouTubeFollow Jon S Rennie on Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today my guest is Brian Kreeger. Brian is author, speaker, and nonprofit entrepreneur. He’s been on top of the world and he has fallen to the bottom as well. In his new book, The Courageous Ask: A Proactive Approach to Prevent the Fall of Christian Nonprofit Leaders, he helps us understand one of the most important aspects of leadership – dealing with the challenges of being alone at the top. The weight of leadership responsibility can be heavy and it’s difficult for leaders to handle the pressure. Every day we hear stories of leaders who have fallen. This episode will help you to prevent that from happening to yourself and the leaders around you.Brian Kreeger's websiteThe Courageous Ask book_____Purchase my latest bestselling leadership book now All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear SubmarinerVisit our sponsor Bottom Gun Coffee Company use the discount code "DEEP"Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources:Purchase my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" use the discount code "DEEP"Subscribe to my leadership newsletterFollow Jon S Rennie on TwitterFollow Jon S Rennie on InstagramFollow Jon S Rennie on YouTubeFollow Jon S Rennie on Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices