Think Like a Leader with Dorian Albritton

Dorian Albritton
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Think Like a Leader breaks down the thinking patterns behind great leadership.Each episode pulls the mental frameworks, standards, and decisions that help leaders execute under pressure, lead people well, and stop living in reaction mode.If you are busy but not moving, this show gives you a way to think, plan, and follow through like a pro. Join the Think Like a Leader Community if you want to apply what you hear each week. Think Like a Leader Community

  1. How to Level Up When No One’s Watching | Kevin Palmieri

    2D AGO

    How to Level Up When No One’s Watching | Kevin Palmieri

    Send a text Everybody wants to improve. But most people aren’t prepared for what improvement requires: sacrifice, consistency, and doing the work when it’s not fun. In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Palmieri to talk about the part of growth that doesn’t get posted—the lonely reps, the trade-offs, and the discipline it takes to become dependable in your health, your relationships, and your life. We cover: The real cost of leveling upWhy the “social world” version of success is misleadingHow to build discipline when motivation is goneThe standards that separate amateurs from dependable leadersA simple 2% move you can apply this weekIf you’re building in a busy season, this will help you tighten your mindset and stay on track. 🎧 Listen here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-like-a-leader-podcast/id1823531510 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6cKPkGAcU48faXarIFUD2o?si=271390a3a3b040a9 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThnkLikeALeader 🔔 Stay connected:Website + newsletter: https://www.thinklikealeaderpod.com Guest Links: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieri https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/ PodMatchPodMatch: A platform to connect podcasters with perfect-fit guests or hosts, saving time.  Support the show

    47 min
  2. Why Smart Leaders Break Under Change (And How to Adapt Without Losing Standards) | Erin Ramirez

    FEB 5

    Why Smart Leaders Break Under Change (And How to Adapt Without Losing Standards) | Erin Ramirez

    Send a text Most leaders say they’re adaptable. Until the plan changes. Until pressure hits. Until uncertainty shows up. In this episode, I sit down with Erin Ramirez, organizational scientist and leadership coach, to talk about why change exposes leadership gaps—and what dependable leaders do differently when things stop being predictable. We cover: Why rigidity feels safe but limits growthHow adaptable leaders adjust without lowering their standardsWhat uncertainty does to identity and decision-makingThe difference between reacting and leading through changeOne small adjustment you can make this week to lead more effectively This conversation is for anyone leading in a season where the answers aren’t clear and the environment keeps shifting. Leadership doesn’t mean having it all figured out. It means staying responsible when the context changes. 🎧 Listen here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-like-a-leader-podcast/id1823531510 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6cKPkGAcU48faXarIFUD2o YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThnkLikeALeader 🔔 Stay connected:Get weekly tools and insights in The 2% Edge newsletter: https://www.thinklikealeaderpod.com Guest profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinrdramirez/ www.realchangestudio.com PodMatchPodMatch: A platform to connect podcasters with perfect-fit guests or hosts, saving time.  Support the show

    40 min
  3. The Job Search Expert: Why Most Smart People Never Get the Job They Deserve | Amy Adler

    JAN 30

    The Job Search Expert: Why Most Smart People Never Get the Job They Deserve | Amy Adler

    Send a text Most people think they’re losing the job search because of experience, timing, or competition. They’re wrong. In this episode, I sit down with Amy Adler — career strategist, resume expert, and host of The Job Search Podcast — to break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes when companies hire. We talk about: Why “good resumes” still get ignoredHow hiring managers really make decisionsThe biggest mistakes smart professionals keep makingHow to position yourself as the obvious choice (without sounding fake)Why clarity and strategy matter more than volumeThis conversation isn’t about gaming the system. It’s about understanding it. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or frustrated in your career, this episode will reframe how you think about the entire job search. 🎧 Listen to the episode:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-like-a-leader-podcast/id1823531510 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6cKPkGAcU48faXarIFUD2o YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThnkLikeALeader 🔔 Stay connected:Website: https://www.thinklikealeaderpod.com Subscribe to The 2% Edge newsletter for practical leadership insights and tools you can actually use. PodMatchPodMatch: A platform to connect podcasters with perfect-fit guests or hosts, saving time.  Support the show

    49 min

  4. JAN 22

    Standards Over Comfort: Why Leadership Breaks Without Clarity | Kevin Bender

    Send us a text In this episode of Think Like a Leader, I sit down with Kevin Bender to unpack a leadership issue that rarely gets called out directly. Comfort over clarity. Kevin explains why leadership isn’t about managing personalities, but about setting standards people can trust. We talk about how unclear expectations lead to burnout, frustration, and broken accountability, and why leaders who avoid hard conversations end up creating harder problems for everyone involved. This conversation reframes leadership as behavior, not authority. It’s about what you tolerate, what you reinforce, and how you show up when clarity is required but comfort would be easier. If you’re serious about ending amateur leadership and becoming the most dependable person in the room, this episode will sharpen how you think about responsibility, communication, and follow-through. PodMatchPodMatch: A platform to connect podcasters with perfect-fit guests or hosts, saving time.  Support the show

    50 min

  5. JAN 15

    Raising Your Standards Before Life Forces You To | Alan Lazaros

    Send us a text This episode sets the tone for Season 2 of Think Like a Leader. In this conversation with Alan Lazaros, we unpack a hard truth most people avoid. The life you want will always demand a higher standard than the one you’re currently living by. Alan breaks down why growth is not about motivation or hype, but responsibility. Responsibility to lead yourself first, raise your standards when it’s inconvenient, and become someone others can actually depend on under pressure. We talk about identity, consistency, and the quiet disciplines that shape leadership long before anyone is watching. This episode is for emerging leaders who are tired of talking about potential and ready to become dependable in real life. Think Like a Leader exists to end amateur leadership by helping emerging leaders become the most dependable person in any room they walk into. PodMatchPodMatch: A platform to connect podcasters with perfect-fit guests or hosts, saving time.  Support the show

    1h 2m

  6. JAN 8

    Why I’m Done With Amateur Leadership

    Send us a text This episode is a reset. As we step into a new year and ahead of Season 2, I wanted to pause and be honest about something I can’t ignore anymore. Amateur leadership isn’t just a workplace problem. It’s a life problem. And for a long time, I was participating in it too. In this solo episode, I break down what amateur leadership really looks like, why it shows up so easily in our lives, and what it costs us when we let standards slide. I talk openly about where I’ve been reacting instead of leading, avoiding instead of owning, and why I made the decision to stop being casual about becoming dependable. Using examples from professional sports, leadership psychology, and real life, I define what professional leadership actually means to me now. Not perfection. Not hype. Consistency, preparation, and responsibility. Think Like a Leader exists to end amateur leadership by helping emerging leaders become the most dependable person in any room they walk into. This episode explains why that mission matters and why it starts with me. Season 2 begins next week. This is the line in the sand. Support the show

    9 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    Life Hit Me Hard… and It Changed the Direction of This Show

    Send us a text This episode is different. No guest. No script. Just the truth. As we head into a new year, I wanted to pause and be honest about where I’ve been, what God has been doing in my life, and why Think Like a Leader is shifting into its next chapter. Between grad school, work, building a brand, and growing family responsibilities, life has been stretching me in every direction. And instead of pretending I’m holding it all together, I’m choosing to tell the truth about what’s really been happening behind the scenes. In this episode, I share the moment I realized I couldn’t white-knuckle my way through life anymore and how that clarity led to a new mission for this show. Think Like a Leader now exists for one purpose To end amateur leadership by helping emerging leaders become the most dependable person in any room they walk into. I break down what this mission means, why faith is no longer something I hide, and what you can expect moving forward:  More honesty. More practical leadership psychology. More 2 percent upgrades. More real tools to help you lead when life is messy, loud, inconvenient, and real. If you’ve felt the show shifting, this episode explains why.  If you’re tired of weak leadership, this episode is for you.  If something in you knows you’re called to lead better, this is your moment. Welcome to the new season of Think Like a Leader. Support the show

    17 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    The Soldier Who Turned Pain Into Purpose (How Real Leaders Are Made, Not Born) | Vic Martinez

    Send us a text In this episode of Think Like a Leader, Dorian Albritton sits down with Vic Martinez, a retired Command Sergeant Major with 28 years of service in the U.S. Army — including combat tours in Iraq. Now through Elite Life Coaching, LLC and Martinez Motivation, Vic helps professionals overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and lead with authenticity. From losing 25 soldiers in combat to guiding executives through personal battles, Vic’s story is a masterclass in courage, preparation, and purpose. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the best leaders are made, not bornThe mindset that turns adversity into advantageHow to find mentors who accelerate your growthThe “Always Ready” principle for self-leadershipWhy systems and structure free you, not confine youFor leaders navigating pressure, purpose, and personal growth — this episode is a reminder that resilience is built in the valleys, not the peaks. 🔗 Connect & Subscribe 🌐 Website + Newsletter: www.thinklikealeaderpod.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Think Like a Leader 📺 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@ThnkLikeALeader 📬 Subscribe to The 2% Edge Newsletter for weekly insights from real conversations with real leaders. 👥 Guest Links — Vic Martinez Website: Elite Life Coaching, LLC Instagram: @MartinezMotivation LinkedIn: Vic Martinez PodMatchPodMatch: A platform to connect podcasters with perfect-fit guests or hosts, saving time.  Support the show

    41 min
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Think Like a Leader breaks down the thinking patterns behind great leadership.Each episode pulls the mental frameworks, standards, and decisions that help leaders execute under pressure, lead people well, and stop living in reaction mode.If you are busy but not moving, this show gives you a way to think, plan, and follow through like a pro. Join the Think Like a Leader Community if you want to apply what you hear each week. Think Like a Leader Community

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