Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast

Corey Baker, speaker and executive coach who builds leadership habits, shares the 'You don't get to' framework. He tells stories about calling out disengagement, setting personal guardrails, and using AIR (Awareness, Intentionality, Reps). Short practical scenes show building peer accountability, daily connection habits, and maintaining authentic minimum engagement.

Farshad Asl, author and AI leadership expert who helps orgs build AI-ready cultures. He discusses when to pilot versus build AI, how to nurture curiosity and collaboration, and ways to foster trust and transparency. Conversation covers human-in-the-loop oversight, ethics and privacy, risks of AI fatigue, and a practical 30-60-90 day roadmap for responsible AI adoption.

Farshad Asl, leadership expert and author of AI Leadership Roadmap, advises executives on integrating AI with leadership to amplify impact. He discusses starting with a single high-impact pilot, using prompting as a leadership discipline, and practical AI uses in recruiting, sales, marketing, and training. He also covers reducing fear and building an AI-ready culture.

They dig into why promoting top performers without leadership development backfires. They unpack the Peter Principle and real-world promotion pitfalls. They highlight research-backed ways to identify high-potential talent and practical tactics—projects, coaching, and 90-day plans—to build leadership skills before promotion.

Don Yaeger, bestselling author and keynote speaker on leadership and momentum. He outlines a visual model focused on readiness before the spark. He explains leader communication, belief, and mindset. He shares tactics like rehearsals, rapid feedback loops, calm leadership energy, and recruiting A-players who lift the team.

Don Yaeger, bestselling author and longtime sports journalist, chercheurs the power of momentum in teams. He recounts a Super Bowl spark that launched his research. Short stories and research reveal how to spot opportunities, celebrate small wins, and train teams to seize momentum. Practical, energetic takes on creating contagious belief and hiring people who lift others.

They unpack the idea of margin as the space between capacity and commitments and why it fuels resilient leadership. They explore why leaders equate busyness with value and struggle to protect breathing room. Practical calendar tweaks, delegation strategies, and ways to guard emotional energy get attention. Listeners are urged to audit life for zero-margin zones and start with one small change.

Practical tactics for removing stress at its root are explored. They cover prepping the night before, protecting deep work blocks, and keeping one prioritized list. Tips include quick resets, choosing three daily priorities, and syncing calendars across work and home. The conversation highlights how a leader's calm or anxiety affects the whole team.

Brian Bosché, leadership coach and assessment developer who built the Purpose Factor assessment, shares his path from journalism and law into purpose work. He discusses how clarity of purpose reduces anxiety and rekindles engagement. Practical strategies include reconnecting leaders to meaningful outcomes and linking individual purpose to organizational mission to boost performance and retention.

Brian Bosché, President of Maxwell Leadership and creator of the Purpose Factor assessment, helps people and teams find practical purpose. He shares how purpose guides decisions and sparks engagement. He explains the four elements of purpose, signs of disengagement, and ways leaders create fulfillment and resilience by aligning strengths with mission.