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Star Trek is full of great examples of leadership. Jeff Akin, a leader with over 20 years of executive management experience in both the public and private sectors, breaks down each episode of Star Trek, from The Original Series to Discovery, and beyond; pointing out examples of great leadership, management, lean/six-sigma, communication and more. If you enjoy Star Trek, or are even a little Trek-curious, and have an appetite for leadership development, this is the podcast for you.

Starfleet Leadership Academy - Leadership Through Star Trek Jeff Akin

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Star Trek is full of great examples of leadership. Jeff Akin, a leader with over 20 years of executive management experience in both the public and private sectors, breaks down each episode of Star Trek, from The Original Series to Discovery, and beyond; pointing out examples of great leadership, management, lean/six-sigma, communication and more. If you enjoy Star Trek, or are even a little Trek-curious, and have an appetite for leadership development, this is the podcast for you.

    TOS: The Deadly Years

    TOS: The Deadly Years

    On this episode, Jeff Akin reviews Star Trek The Original Series, The Deadly Years (Season 2, Episode 11). He will examine the leadership approaches of Captain Kirk and Commodore Stocker.

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    • 31 min
    VOY: The Fight

    VOY: The Fight

    On this episode, Jeff Akin reviews Star Trek Voyager, The Fight (Season 5, Episode 19). He will examine the leadership approach of Captain Janeway.

    Not only do we get into some philosophy with Epicetus, but we also breakdown why combat sports are the most pure form of human expression.

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    • 37 min
    Jacob Morgan - A Special Interview

    Jacob Morgan - A Special Interview

    On this episode, Jeff Akin shares an incredible episode of the Deep Leadership Podcast (Check it out here https://jonsrennie.com/)

    Jacob Morgan is a professionally trained futurist, keynote speaker, and best-selling author of 5 books including Leading with Vulnerability: Unlock Your Greatest Superpower to Transform Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization. Jon S Rennie interviews him and this is one you do not want to miss!

    Deep Leadership is also a member of ElectraCast Media's Best Business Network and one of my all-time favorite podcasts!

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    And if you visit the episode page at https://www.starfleetleadership.academy/, you'll find a transcript of this episode.

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    • 38 min
    TAS: The Practical Joker

    TAS: The Practical Joker

    On this episode, Jeff Akin reviews Star Trek The Animated Series, The Practical Joker (Season 2, Episode 3). He will examine the leadership approaches of Captain Kirk.

    In this episode, Jeff discusses the importance of distinguishing between what is critical and what is urgent or routine. The crew faces escalating pranks and a treacherous from the ship's computer. He highlights the need for leaders to prioritize effectively and maintain composure, using Captain Kirk as an example. Jeff also touches upon the hero's journey in modern media and emphasize the importance of making wise decisions in leadership. Additionally, he introduces an exercise for categorizing tasks and discuss the freedom that comes with understanding established systems to handle emergencies.

    Points to Consider for Task Prioritization:
    How does the task benefit the team?
    What are the consequences of not completing the task?
    What is the time sensitivity?
    Does the task serve short- or long-term impacts?
    How does the task align with your personal and organizational values?

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    Got friends who are fans of Star Trek or interested in topics on leadership? Don't forget to share the podcast!

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    And if you visit the episode page at https://www.starfleetleadership.academy/, you'll find a transcript of this episode.

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    • 33 min
    TNG: The Icarus Factor

    TNG: The Icarus Factor

    On this episode, Jeff Akin reviews Star Trek The Next Generation, The Icarus Factor (Season 2, Episode 14). He will examine the leadership approaches of Captain Picard.

    "Great leaders create more leaders." As Commander Riker considers accepting a promotion and his own command, Captain Picard gives us the opportunity to examine what it means to do this.

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    Starfleet Leadership Academy Online Store: www.starfleetleadership.academy/store 

    Starfleet Leadership Academy Consulting
    https://www.starfleetleadership.academy/p/consulting/ 

    Follow the Academy and connect through:
    Website: https://www.starfleetleadership.academy/ 
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    Got friends who are fans of Star Trek or interested in topics on leadership? Don't forget to share the podcast!

    Support the Starfleet Leadership Academy Podcast on: https://patreon.com/sfla

    And if you visit the episode page at https://www.starfleetleadership.academy/, you'll find a transcript of this episode.

    The Starfleet Leadership Academy is a proud member of the ElectraCast Media Best Business Network. 
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    • 36 min
    ENT: Anomaly

    ENT: Anomaly

    On this episode, Jeff Akin reviews Star Trek Enterprise, Anomaly (Season 3, Episode 2). He will examine the leadership approaches of Captain Archer.

    The Enterprise is not doing well in the Delphic Expanse and neither is Captain Archer. Faced with a near-impossible situation, he chooses to react in...a way. Jeff talks about the importance of controlling your reactions as a leader.

    Jim Rohn Talk

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    Follow the Academy and connect through:
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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCebdT7xtm2237q0f857BBuw

    Got friends who are fans of Star Trek or interested in topics on leadership? Don't forget to share the podcast!

    Support the Starfleet Leadership Academy Podcast on: https://patreon.com/sfla

    And if you visit the episode page at https://www.starfleetleadership.academy/, you'll find a transcript of this episode.

    The Starfleet Leadership Academy is a proud member of the ElectraCast Media Best Business Network. 
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    • 29 min

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