The Leadership Evolution Podcast

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The Leadership Evolution Podcast (LEP) explores the real journey of founders and leaders as they grow, let go, and build what outlives them. Hosted by Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, LEP dives into the challenges of scaling organizations, navigating Founder’s Syndrome, and evolving from builder to legacy leader.  Through honest conversations and practical insights, this podcast helps leaders understand the emotional and strategic shifts required to move from control to impact. If you're a founder, executive, or aspiring leader ready to grow beyond yourself and create lasting influence, this podcast is for you. Build what outlives you.

Episodes

  1. Jul 19

    Episode 7 Chip Scholz

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  2. Jul 18

    Episode 6 : Liz Weber!

    Liz Weber is an internationally recognized leadership expert, executive advisor, and business strategist who has been named a Top 30 Global Guru for Leadership in both 2025 and 2026, alongside respected leadership voices such as John Maxwell and Simon Sinek. For decades, Liz has worked with executives, leadership teams, and boards of directors to help organizations navigate their toughest leadership challenges. Her clients value her ability to cut through distractions, identify the issues that truly matter, and provide practical guidance that improves organizational performance, profitability, and culture. From preparing the next generation of leaders to addressing toxic workplace environments and strengthening executive teams, Liz helps organizations build healthier leadership practices that create lasting success. Known for her direct yet thoughtful approach, she equips leaders to make better decisions, foster stronger cultures, and lead with greater clarity and confidence. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok! TheLeadershipEvolutionPodcast

  3. Jul 9

    Episode 5 : Larry O' Toole

    Larry O'Toole is the founder of the Gentle Giant Moving Company, one of America's most respected moving companies and a nationally recognized example of values-driven leadership. What began in 1980 with a single truck and a simple philosophy—that the quality of a company is determined by the people it hires—has grown into an organization renowned for exceptional customer service, a remarkable workplace culture, and unwavering standards. Without industry experience, outside investors, or a traditional business plan, Larry built Gentle Giant by refusing to compromise on character. His belief that hiring the right people is the foundation of every successful organization has allowed the company to scale while preserving the culture that made it successful from the beginning. In his book, Heavy Lifting: Building a Business With a Giant Heart, Larry shares practical leadership lessons on building strong teams, protecting culture during growth, and creating organizations that endure. His story is a powerful reminder that great leadership isn't about moving faster—it's about building people who can carry the mission forward. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook : @TheLeadership Evolution Podcast

  4. Jun 28

    Episode 4 : Bryan Blackmon

    Bryan Blackmon is the founder of Crab Crew Life, a high-accountability transformation platform built to help people move beyond survival mode and create lasting change through disciplined action and authentic accountability. His journey to leadership was forged through extraordinary adversity, including addiction, homelessness, and the difficult process of rebuilding his life from absolute zero. Rather than relying on motivational slogans or quick-fix solutions, Bryan developed a structured methodology centered on daily execution, personal ownership, and behavioral consistency. What began as his own path to recovery and transformation has evolved into a global community where individuals challenge one another to become stronger, more resilient, and more intentional leaders. Today, Bryan is passionate about helping others break free from limiting beliefs, embrace responsibility, and discover what real leadership looks like—not in theory, but in practice. His work serves as a powerful reminder that leadership begins with leading yourself first. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok : @TheLeadershipEvolution Podcast

  5. Jun 21

    Episode 3 : Christopher Quigley

    On this edition of The Leadership Evolution Podcast, Luke welcomes Christopher Quigley to the show. Christopher W Quigley is an interdisciplinary artist and designer whose work explores themes of entropy, impermanence, and transformation. With a background in interior and urban design, his practice spans over 20 years of fabrication of public art, sculpture, and immersive installations. His additional works, including Ephemeral Monolith, Last Adventure Tours, and Echinoidea, and Civil examine the breakdown of systems—whether societal, environmental, or personal—questioning what remains after structures collapse. Transformation of Dangerous Spaces continues this exploration by confronting the silent, eroding forces of complicity, power, and gendered violence, using immersive experience as a catalyst for awareness and accountability. Quigley has a focus on engaging audiences beyond passive observation. His projects challenge viewers to step inside the collapse of ideas, norms, and histories, asking not just what disappears over time, but what emerges in its place.  Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok : @TheLeadershipEvolution Podcast

  6. May 23

    Episode 2 : Christopher Stout

    On episode 2 of The Leadership Evolution Podcast, host Luke Mickelson welcomes his friend Christopher Stout to the show! As a Corporate Development & Partnerships executive at Wreaths Across America, Chris leverages his extensive experience and skills in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, strategic planning, and communication to advance the mission of honoring and remembering our fallen heroes. With over 10 years of combined experience in development roles at Veterans Community Project, Wounded Warrior Project, RPOR and Hesperus, multiple prominent nonprofit organizations that serve veterans, combat human trafficking and support its survivors, Chris has a proven track record of delivering unprecedented revenue growth, building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, and designing impactful engagement programs and campaigns. His passion for community involvement and social justice has driven him to pursue and achieve various honors and certifications, such as being recognized as a CNN Hero in 2018 for his role as the founder of Veterans Community Project, a grassroots initiative that provides transitional housing and services to homeless veterans. Chris is also a registered Maine guide, certified by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, which reflects his love for nature and adventure. He is an articulate communicator and a public speaker, who enjoys sharing his insights and stories with various audiences, from local citizens and government officials to national media outlets and corporate sponsors. Chris is a resourceful leader, a mentor, and a problem solver, who is always eager to learn, grow, and collaborate with others.

  7. May 23

    Episode 1 : Introduction

    On this debut edition of The Leadership Evolution Podcast, host Luke Mickelson, Founder of Sleep In Heavenly Peace, will discuss what his vision for this show is, which is dealing with Founder's Syndrome. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok : TheLeadershipEvolutionPodcast Send us an email to : theleadershipevolutionpodcast@gmail.com

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The Leadership Evolution Podcast (LEP) explores the real journey of founders and leaders as they grow, let go, and build what outlives them. Hosted by Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, LEP dives into the challenges of scaling organizations, navigating Founder’s Syndrome, and evolving from builder to legacy leader.  Through honest conversations and practical insights, this podcast helps leaders understand the emotional and strategic shifts required to move from control to impact. If you're a founder, executive, or aspiring leader ready to grow beyond yourself and create lasting influence, this podcast is for you. Build what outlives you.

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