Leadership Unlocked: How Leaders Win in the Era of AI

Dusty Holcomb, Leadership Systems & Delegation Expert
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Leadership Unlocked is a leadership podcast about the moments that shape how real leaders grow. Hosted by executive coach & strategist Dusty Holcomb, it features real stories and honest conversations with CEOs, founders, and senior leaders navigating real-world challenges and growth. Each episode delivers real-world leadership insights, stories from leaders in the field, and practical tools for high-performing teams—making it a must-listen for anyone serious about leadership development. Whether you're leading a company, a team, or yourself, you'll walk away with something you can use right now. New episodes weekly. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts or visit ArcqusGroup.com/podcast to learn more.

  1. 1d ago

    Stop Being the Leader with All the Answers - E65

    Dusty goes solo to explore a leadership skill that becomes exponentially more valuable in the age of AI: the ability to reveal insight rather than provide answers. Building on a conversation with a highly respected CEO who described his role as “handing people a blacklight,” he argues that great leaders are not the source of solutions—they are the source of clarity. Through stories from his own leadership journey and examples ranging from coaching executives to uncovering millions of dollars in hidden business opportunities, Dusty challenges the instinct to become the place where answers live. Instead, he introduces a three-part framework: walk in as the light, not the answer; embrace restraint as a leadership discipline; and apply the same perception skills to both people and AI-enabled opportunities. He demonstrates how leaders who consistently ask questions rather than dispense solutions help others build ownership, confidence, and capability, while also uncovering opportunities that were previously invisible. Anchored by the metaphor of the blacklight, Dusty presents a practical “three questions before one answer” exercise that leaders can use immediately to strengthen their teams and rethink how they approach AI. The central message is simple but powerful: the answers are often already on the page—leadership is about helping people see the dots that are already there and empowering them to connect them for themselves. Key Timestamps: (00:00) – Stop Being the Leader With All the Answers (01:10) – Don’t Become the Place Where Answers Live (03:39) – The Blacklight That Lets You See the Dots (06:24) – Walk In as the Light, Not the Answer (08:50) – Reveal Answers and Opportunities (10:19) – 18,000 Dots to Connect (12:42) – The Blacklight Rule (16:05) – Next Time on Leadership Unlocked Key Topics Discussed: Leadership Unlocked, Leadership Insights, Dusty Holcomb, Servant Leadership Principles, Self-Leadership Strategies, Growth Mindset in Leadership, Integrity and Leadership, Leadership Development Resources, Effective Leadership Habits, Empowering Leadership Techniques, Senior Executive Insights, Leadership Quotes and Reflections, Leadership Podcast, Executive Coaching, CEO Podcast, Business Leadership, Leadership Growth, Leadership Journey, Stories From Leaders, Leadership Tools, High-Performing Teams, Leadership Mindset, Decision Making, Personal Growth, Leadership Coaching, Organizational Leadership More of Leadership Unlocked: Check out our leadership development resources at https://arcqusgroup.com/ Contact me at dusty@arcqusgroup.com (00:00) - The Blacklight (01:10) - Don't Become the Place Where Answers Live (03:39) - The Blacklight that Let's You See the Dots (06:23) - Walk in as the Light, not the Answer (08:43) - Reveal Answers and Opportunities (10:12) - 18,000 Dots to Connect (12:35) - The Blacklight Rule (15:57) - Next Time on Leadership Unlocked

    18 min

  2. Jun 10

    The Problem Isn't AI—It's What You're Using It For - E64

    Dusty goes solo to challenge the growing obsession with AI tools and argues that the leaders who will thrive in the next decade are not the ones chasing every new platform, but the ones who remain relentlessly focused on the problems that actually matter. Using Archimedes’ famous lever metaphor as the foundation, he reframes AI as an extraordinary source of leverage rather than a strategy in itself, warning that many organizations are investing heavily in tools before clearly defining the outcomes they want to achieve. Drawing from his own experience with “AI bloat,” he shares how accumulating subscriptions and capabilities created complexity instead of value until he realized that the order of operations was backwards: define the problem, clarify what success looks like, then select the appropriate tool. Dusty introduces a practical framework he calls “Lever Discipline”—name the nail, pick the lever, keep your hand on it—which helps leaders focus on solving meaningful business challenges instead of getting distracted by shiny technology. Through research, personal reflection, and a simple one-page exercise, he demonstrates why judgment, prioritization, and strategic clarity remain uniquely human responsibilities in an age of increasingly powerful AI. The episode ultimately serves as a reminder that leadership is not becoming less important because of AI; it is becoming more essential, as the leaders who create the greatest impact will be those who use technology as leverage in service of a clearly defined vision rather than allowing the tools themselves to dictate the agenda. Key Timestamps: (00:00) – What Archimedes Can Teach Leaders About AI (01:16) – The AI Tools Everyone Is Talking About (03:04) – Building AI Bloat (05:10) – Develop Lever Discipline (08:30) – The One-Page Nail (11:56) – You Don’t Need Every Tool (13:16) – Conclusion Key Topics Discussed: Leadership Unlocked, Leadership Insights, Dusty Holcomb, Servant Leadership Principles, Self-Leadership Strategies, Growth Mindset in Leadership, Integrity and Leadership, Leadership Development Resources, Effective Leadership Habits, Empowering Leadership Techniques, Senior Executive Insights, Leadership Quotes and Reflections, Leadership Podcast, Executive Coaching, CEO Podcast, Business Leadership, Leadership Growth, Leadership Journey, Stories From Leaders, Leadership Tools, High-Performing Teams, Leadership Mindset, Decision Making, Personal Growth, Leadership Coaching, Organizational Leadership Mentions: https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-06-25-gartner-predicts-over-40-percent-of-agentic-ai-projects-will-be-canceled-by-end-of-2027  More of Leadership Unlocked: Check out our leadership development resources at https://arcqusgroup.com/ Contact me at dusty@arcqusgroup.com (00:00) - How to Move the World (01:14) - The AI Tools Everyone is Talking (03:03) - Building AI Bloat (05:08) - Develop Lever Discipline (11:56) - You Don't Need Every Tool (13:15) - Conclusion

    16 min
  3. SWAT Negotiator Teaches Active Listening Tactics Every Leader Needs to Learn | Jessi Beyer - E63

    Jun 3

    SWAT Negotiator Teaches Active Listening Tactics Every Leader Needs to Learn | Jessi Beyer - E63

    Dusty sits down with Jessi Beyer for a deeply human and highly tactical conversation about suicide prevention, emotional awareness, and the leadership responsibility to truly see the people around you. Drawing from her experience as a crisis mental health professional and SWAT negotiator, Jessi reframes a staggering reality—roughly 4% of people are actively considering suicide at any given time—and challenges leaders to move beyond passive awareness into intentional action. Rather than positioning this as clinical or specialized work, she breaks down how the same communication skills used to save lives in crisis situations—like reflective statements, mirroring, and strategic silence—are the exact skills that strengthen trust, connection, and performance across the other 96% of any team. Together, she and Dusty unpack the warning signs leaders often miss, the concept of “leakage” as an early signal for distress, and why most people fail not from lack of care, but from not knowing what to say or how to show up. Through clear frameworks and real-world examples, Jessi demystifies active listening and redefines it as a practical, learnable skill set—one that not only prepares leaders for moments of crisis, but fundamentally changes how they lead, communicate, and connect every single day. Key Timestamps: (01:08) – Jessi’s Origin Story (03:33) – Mental Health Professional Working with Law Enforcement (06:01) – 4% of Americans Consider Suicide Annually (10:08) – How to Be a Supportive Team Member (14:43) – SWAT Negotiator Teaches Active Listening (19:19) – Reflective Statements (24:23) – Minimal Encourager (26:16) – Mirroring (30:07) – Open-Ended Questions (33:14) – Summary Statement (36:06) – Silence (41:49) – Rapid-Fire Questions Key Topics Discussed: Leadership Unlocked, Leadership Insights, Dusty Holcomb, Servant Leadership Principles, Self-Leadership Strategies, Growth Mindset in Leadership, Integrity and Leadership, Leadership Development Resources, Effective Leadership Habits, Empowering Leadership Techniques, Senior Executive Insights, Leadership Quotes and Reflections, Leadership Podcast, Executive Coaching, CEO Podcast, Business Leadership, Leadership Growth, Leadership Journey, Stories From Leaders, Leadership Tools, High-Performing Teams, Leadership Mindset, Decision Making, Personal Growth, Leadership Coaching, Organizational Leadership Mentions: Website: https://jessibeyerinternational.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessierinbeyer/  Mentions:  https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/reports-and-publications/making-prevention-a-reality.pdf/view  https://crisisnegotiation.net/default.aspx?act=Catalog.aspx&CatalogID=1&category=Books&browse=&MenuGroup=CSM+Public&desc=Into+The+Chaos+2.0  More of Leadership Unlocked: Check out our leadership development resources at https://arcqusgroup.com/ Contact me at dusty@arcqusgroup.com (00:00) - 63 - Jessi Beyer (01:08) - Jessi's Origin Story (03:33) - Mental Health Professional Working with Law Enforcement (06:01) - 4% of Americans Consider Suicide Annually (10:01) - How to Be a Supportive Team Member (14:36) - SWAT Negotiator Teaches Active Listening (19:07) - Reflective Statements (24:12) - Minimal Encourager (26:05) - Mirroring (29:55) - Open-Ended Questions (33:02) - Summary Statement (35:54) - Silence (41:37) - Rapid Fire Questions (45:10) - Conclusion

    48 min

  4. May 27

    AI Is Exposing Weak Leadership Faster Than Ever—Here’s Why - E62

    Dusty goes solo for the one-year anniversary to tackle one of the biggest misconceptions leaders are facing in the age of AI—that better tools automatically create better organizations. Drawing from conversations with CEOs, research from McKinsey and BCG, and years of leadership coaching, he argues that AI doesn’t replace the fundamentals of leadership; it ruthlessly amplifies whatever leadership chain already exists underneath it. Dusty breaks down how unclear priorities, weak alignment, and poor execution become exponentially more dangerous when multiplied by AI systems that can generate massive amounts of polished but directionless output at machine speed. He revisits his “clarity → alignment → execution” framework, showing how most execution problems are actually upstream leadership failures that AI simply exposes faster, while organizations with strong leadership foundations are seeing extraordinary acceleration instead of chaos. Through practical examples, institutional research, and a 20-minute diagnostic exercise, he challenges leaders to stop treating AI as the strategy itself and instead focus on strengthening the operating system beneath the tools—clarifying what matters most, aligning teams around shared outcomes, and fixing the real bottlenecks before automation multiplies them. The episode ultimately reframes the AI era not as a replacement for leadership, but as the moment that makes disciplined, intentional leadership more urgent and more valuable than ever before. Key Timestamps: (00:00) – AI Will Amplify Whatever You Have Already Built (01:25) – Is Your AI Producing or Just Making Slop? (02:27) – The Cost of AI (04:34) – CEOs Discuss Leadership in the Age of Agentic AI (06:17) – Leadership Principles Stay the Same, Even with New Tools (07:26) – The 3 Leadership Blind Spots (09:19) – We Need Clarity and Alignment if We Want Results (12:36) – McKinsey and BCG Research (16:29) – 20-Minute Audit (18:53) – AI Amplifies What We’ve Already Built Key Topics Discussed: Leadership Unlocked, Leadership Insights, Dusty Holcomb, Servant Leadership Principles, Self-Leadership Strategies, Growth Mindset in Leadership, Integrity and Leadership, Leadership Development Resources, Effective Leadership Habits, Empowering Leadership Techniques, Senior Executive Insights, Leadership Quotes and Reflections, Leadership Podcast, Executive Coaching, CEO Podcast, Business Leadership, Leadership Growth, Leadership Journey, Stories From Leaders, Leadership Tools, High-Performing Teams, Leadership Mindset, Decision Making, Personal Growth, Leadership Coaching, Organizational Leadership Mentions: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-organization-blog/are-your-people-ready-for-ai-at-scale  https://www.bcg.com/press/30september2025-ai-leaders-outpace-laggards-revenue-growth-cost-savings  More of Leadership Unlocked: Check out our leadership development resources at https://arcqusgroup.com/ Contact me at dusty@arcqusgroup.com (00:00) - AI Will Amplify Whatever You Have Already Built (01:25) - Is Your AI Producing or Just Making Slop? (02:27) - The Cost of AI (04:34) - CEO's Discuss Leadership in the Age of Agentic AI (06:17) - Leadership Principles Stay the Same, Even with New Tools (07:26) - The 3 Leadership Blingspots (09:19) - We Need Clarity and Alignment if We Want Results (12:36) - McKinsey and BCG Research (16:29) - 20 Minute Audit (18:53) - AI Applifies What We've Already Built (20:13) - Conclusion

    22 min
  5. The Secret Behind Predictable Revenue Growth Is This One Culture Shift | Alex Goldfayn - E61

    May 20

    The Secret Behind Predictable Revenue Growth Is This One Culture Shift | Alex Goldfayn - E61

    Dusty sits down with Alex Goldfayn for a practical and mindset-shifting conversation about proactive growth, everyday discipline, and why most leaders dramatically underutilize the opportunities already sitting inside their existing relationships. Drawing from his work helping companies generate millions in organic revenue, Alex challenges the default reactive posture that dominates sales and leadership, arguing that consistent, simple actions—like making one more call, sending one more message, or asking one more question—compound into extraordinary results over time. Together, he and Dusty unpack the fear and hesitation that keep leaders from reaching out, the myths around rejection, and the power of replacing overthinking with repetition. Alex shares how “revenue growth activities” (RGAs) create momentum, build confidence, and strengthen trust with customers, while also reinforcing that authenticity and frequency—not perfection—are what drive long-term success. Through clear frameworks and real-world examples, he reframes growth as a controllable process rather than a hopeful outcome, ultimately challenging leaders to stop waiting, start reaching out, and realize that the fastest path to more business—and deeper impact—is already within reach. Key Timestamps: (00:00) – Alex Goldfayn (01:11) – Selling Is Helping (04:17) – A Proactive Call Pays You Twice (06:11) – Outgrow Origin Story (10:19) – Embracing Outgrow as an Organization (15:43) – Results of a Successful Culture Change (18:08) – Everyone Is Involved in Selling (24:15) – The First Phone Call Is the Hardest (28:38) – What the Best in the World Do (37:15) – Setting the Example as a Leader (39:52) – Alex’s Greatest Mentor (41:11) – Positive Psychology and Perseverance (47:46) – Book Recommendation: The Happiness Advantage (52:25) – Daily Practice: 3 Phone Calls (54:09) – Personal Superpower: Coming from an Immigrant Family (56:04) – What Makes for a Successful Day? (58:56) – Personal Cause: Elawa Farm Key Topics Discussed: Leadership Unlocked, Leadership Insights, Dusty Holcomb, Servant Leadership Principles, Self-Leadership Strategies, Growth Mindset in Leadership, Integrity and Leadership, Leadership Development Resources, Effective Leadership Habits, Empowering Leadership Techniques, Senior Executive Insights, Leadership Quotes and Reflections, Leadership Podcast, Executive Coaching, CEO Podcast, Business Leadership, Leadership Growth, Leadership Journey, Stories From Leaders, Leadership Tools, High-Performing Teams, Leadership Mindset, Decision Making, Personal Growth, Leadership Coaching, Organizational Leadership Mentions: Website: https://runoutgrow.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexgoldfayn/  Mentions:  The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor https://www.elawafarm.org/  Outgrow: How to Expand Market Share and Outsell Your Competition by Alex Goldfayn More of Leadership Unlocked: Check out our leadership development resources at https://arcqusgroup.com/ Contact me at dusty@arcqusgroup.com (00:00) - Alex Goldfayn (01:11) - Selling is Helping (04:17) - A Proactive Call Pays You Twice (06:09) - Outgrow Origin Story (10:17) - Embracing Outgrow as an Organization (15:41) - Results of a Successful Culture Change (18:07) - Everyone is Involved in Selling (24:11) - The First Phone Call is the Hardest (28:33) - What the Best in the World Do (36:58) - Setting the Example as a Leader (40:54) - Positive Psychology and Perseverance (47:22) - Book Recommendation: The Happiness Advantage (51:59) - Daily Practice: 3 Phone Calls (53:43) - Personal Superpower: Coming from an Immigrant Family (55:38) - What Makes for a Successful Day? (58:29) - Personal Cause: Elawa Farm (59:59) - Conclusion

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  6. May 13

    The 3 Archetypes That Turn Leaders Into Bottlenecks (And Why You Won’t Ask for Help) - E60

    Dusty challenges one of the most ingrained—and damaging—habits in high-performing leaders: carrying everything themselves. Sparked by a blunt moment with a mentor who reframed not asking for help as “stealing opportunities” from others, he exposes three hidden stories that keep leaders stuck and overwhelmed—the Hero Myth (stepping in equals leadership), Imposter Syndrome (fear of being exposed), and the Help-Requesting Taboo (asking equals weakness). Through personal reflection, real-world examples, and supporting research, Dusty shows how these narratives quietly turn capable leaders into bottlenecks, limiting team growth, eroding trust, and amplifying burnout and isolation. He reframes each story with a more effective lens—leaders don’t create value by doing everything, but by developing others, leveraging uncertainty as a strength, and actively inviting contribution. To make it actionable, he introduces a simple 20-minute audit that helps leaders identify what they’re unnecessarily holding, diagnose the underlying story, and begin delegating with intention. The result is a shift from control to trust, from isolation to shared ownership, and from personal overload to collective capability—reminding leaders that asking for help isn’t taking from their team, it’s giving them the chance to grow and matter. Key Timestamps: (00:00) – The Hidden Tax of Going It Alone (01:12) – 3 Stories Leaders Tell Themselves (and Shouldn’t) (02:55) – Personal Story (05:49) – Reframing the 3 Stories (06:12) – The Hero Myth (07:39) – Imposter Syndrome (09:28) – The Help-Asking Taboo (11:40) – The Cost of These Stories (12:38) – 20-Minute Audit Key Topics Discussed: Leadership Unlocked, Leadership Insights, Dusty Holcomb, Servant Leadership Principles, Self-Leadership Strategies, Growth Mindset in Leadership, Integrity and Leadership, Leadership Development Resources, Effective Leadership Habits, Empowering Leadership Techniques, Senior Executive Insights, Leadership Quotes and Reflections, Leadership Podcast, Executive Coaching, CEO Podcast, Business Leadership, Leadership Growth, Leadership Journey, Stories From Leaders, Leadership Tools, High-Performing Teams, Leadership Mindset, Decision Making, Personal Growth, Leadership Coaching, Organizational Leadership Mentions: https://www.kornferry.com/about-us/press/71percent-of-us-ceos-experience-imposter-syndrome-new-korn-ferry-research-finds  https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5465/annals.2023.0100?journalCode=annals  https://www.jstor.org/stable/24551480  https://psychsafety.com/googles-project-aristotle/  https://hbr.org/2024/12/ceos-often-feel-lonely-heres-how-they-can-cope  https://arcqusgroup.com/podcast/why-leaders-feel-busy-but-not-effective-attention-residue-unspoken-expectations-and-the-fix-e52/  More of Leadership Unlocked: Check out our leadership development resources at https://arcqusgroup.com/ Contact me at dusty@arcqusgroup.com (00:00) - 60 - The Hidden Tax of Going It Alone (01:12) - 3 Stories Leaders Tell Themselves (and Shouldn't) (02:55) - Personal Story (05:33) - Reframing the 3 Stories (05:57) - The Hero Myth (07:24) - Imposter Syndrome (09:12) - The Help Asking Taboo (11:24) - The Cost of These Stories (12:23) - 20 Minute Audit (14:47) - Conclusion

    17 min
  7. Solve the Problem People Feel, Not Just the Problem You See | Mike “Cashflow Mike” Milan - E59

    May 6

    Solve the Problem People Feel, Not Just the Problem You See | Mike “Cashflow Mike” Milan - E59

    Dusty sits down with Mike Milan, widely known as “Cashflow Mike,” for a high-impact conversation on leadership, communication, and the hidden power of financial clarity in business. From an unconventional start as a Missouri state trooper—where he mastered “verbal judo” and learned to meet people where they are—to building and advising more than 14 companies, Mike shares how his career has been shaped by one core principle: solve the problem people feel, not just the problem you see. He unpacks how most leaders and advisors lose influence by overcomplicating financial data, and instead demonstrates how simplifying income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow into clear, actionable conversations can unlock both trust and performance. Drawing surprising insight from everything from roadside interactions to the psychology observed in the TV show Hoarders, Mike explains his “Elevation Sequence” framework for identifying a client’s true “burning issue” and creating immediate traction. Grounded in authenticity, integrity, and a deep respect for time, he challenges leaders to stop hiding behind reports, stop overwhelming people with information, and instead communicate with clarity that drives action—because at the end of the day, if you don’t understand your cash, you don’t have a business, and if you don’t connect with people, you don’t have influence. Key Timestamps: (02:31) – Trooper to Entrepreneur (05:23) – Growing Broke Lesson (11:59) – Simplicity and Clear Messaging (18:15) – Hoarders Trust Framework (21:02) – Authenticity as Identity (26:52) – Advice to Younger Self (33:28) – Rapid-Fire Leadership (37:48) – Time Boundaries and Joy Key Topics Discussed: Leadership Unlocked, Leadership Insights, Dusty Holcomb, Servant Leadership Principles, Self-Leadership Strategies, Growth Mindset in Leadership, Integrity and Leadership, Leadership Development Resources, Effective Leadership Habits, Empowering Leadership Techniques, Senior Executive Insights, Leadership Quotes and Reflections, Leadership Podcast, Executive Coaching, CEO Podcast, Business Leadership, Leadership Growth, Leadership Journey, Stories From Leaders, Leadership Tools, High-Performing Teams, Leadership Mindset, Decision Making, Personal Growth, Leadership Coaching, Organizational Leadership Mentions: Website: https://cashflowmike.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemilan/  Mentions:  https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/  Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap ... and Others Don't by James C. Collins More of Leadership Unlocked: Check out our leadership development resources at https://arcqusgroup.com/ Contact me at dusty@arcqusgroup.com

    43 min

  8. Apr 29

    The Most Selfish Thing Great Leaders Never Do (But Should) - E58

    Dusty goes solo to confront a subtle but damaging misconception at the heart of servant leadership—the belief that focusing on yourself somehow takes away from serving others—and argues the opposite: failing to lead yourself is the most selfish thing you can do. Drawing from personal experience and a powerful leadership session with a high-performing team, he exposes how neglecting self-leadership quietly erodes clarity, decision-making, and ultimately the impact you have on everyone you lead. Through a set of three diagnostic questions—what must change, what patterns keep repeating, and where you’re saying yes instead of no—he shows how the same rigor leaders apply to their organizations must be turned inward. Dusty then introduces a practical three-step activation system—assess, clarify, align—guiding leaders to audit their own execution gaps, define an intentional work state, and bring others into their growth process to expose blind spots. Anchored by the insight that leadership impact multiplies downstream, he reframes self-investment as a force multiplier rather than a distraction, challenging leaders to stop defaulting to reactive patterns and start leading themselves with the same discipline they expect from others. The result is a more intentional, aligned, and effective leader—one whose growth compounds across every person and outcome they influence. Key Timestamps: (00:00) – The Most Selfish Thing Great Leaders Never Do (But Should) (01:32) – The Consequences of Not Leading Yourself (03:08) – Leadership Is Not About You (04:29) – 3 Questions You MUST Ask (08:24) – Three Activation Steps for Great Self-Leadership (08:50) – Step 1: Assess the Execution Gap (09:49) – Step 2: Clarify Your Intentional Work State (11:00) – Step 3: Build Alignment with Others (11:46) – Practical Example Key Topics Discussed: Leadership Unlocked, Leadership Insights, Dusty Holcomb, Servant Leadership Principles, Self-Leadership Strategies, Growth Mindset in Leadership, Integrity and Leadership, Leadership Development Resources, Effective Leadership Habits, Empowering Leadership Techniques, Senior Executive Insights, Leadership Quotes and Reflections, Leadership Podcast, Executive Coaching, CEO Podcast, Business Leadership, Leadership Growth, Leadership Journey, Stories From Leaders, Leadership Tools, High-Performing Teams, Leadership Mindset, Decision Making, Personal Growth, Leadership Coaching, Organizational Leadership Mentions: Tools Of Titans: A Comprehensive Guide To High-Performance Tools And Tactics For Success by Tim Ferriss More of Leadership Unlocked: Check out our leadership development resources at https://arcqusgroup.com/ Contact me at dusty@arcqusgroup.com (00:00) - 58 - The Most Selfish Thing Great Leaders Never Do (01:32) - The Consequences of Not Leading Yourself (03:08) - Leadership Is Not About You (04:29) - 3 Questions You MUST Ask (08:44) - Three Activation Steps for Great Self-Leadership (09:10) - Step 1: Assess the Execution Gap (10:09) - Step 2: Clarify Your Intentional Work State (11:20) - Step 3: Build Alignment with Others (12:06) - Practical Example (14:12) - Conclusion

    17 min
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Leadership Unlocked is a leadership podcast about the moments that shape how real leaders grow. Hosted by executive coach & strategist Dusty Holcomb, it features real stories and honest conversations with CEOs, founders, and senior leaders navigating real-world challenges and growth. Each episode delivers real-world leadership insights, stories from leaders in the field, and practical tools for high-performing teams—making it a must-listen for anyone serious about leadership development. Whether you're leading a company, a team, or yourself, you'll walk away with something you can use right now. New episodes weekly. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts or visit ArcqusGroup.com/podcast to learn more.

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