Reflections on Leadership

Karl Bimshas
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Leadership advisor, writer, and candid accountability partner, Karl Bimshas, shares quick reflections on leadership, and interviews other busy professionals, to challenge your perspective, provide inspiration, and give insights to help you manage better and lead well.

  1. 10/10/2025

    396. Navigating Chaos: A Call to Resistance Leadership

    396. Navigating Chaos: A Call to Resistance Leadership In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, listen to Karl Bimshas deliver “Navigating Chaos: A Call to Resistance Leadership,” as he challenges complacency and calls for leaders to practice principled defiance grounded in clarity, accountability, and integrity. He urges leaders to resist fear, apathy, and moral compromise by embodying sustainable resistance through Joy, Action, Care, and Knowledge, and by leading with courage, conviction, and responsibility in times of chaos. Download “Navigating Chaos: Principled Defiance and a Call to Lead Better” https://karlbimshas.kit.com/products/navigating-chaos *** For a free Leadership Drift Check™: https://www.karlbimshasconsulting.com/leadership-drift/ In a time when the allure of authoritarianism looms large, "Essays On: Anti-Authoritarian Leadership" offers a powerful and timely rebuttal.  https://www.lulu.com/shop/karl-bimshas/essays-on-anti-authoritarian-leadership/paperback/product-w4vd268.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Order the Latest Book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit”: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-When-Want-Quit-professionals/dp/1312485426 Disposable Journal Weekend Edition: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/disposable-journal-weekend-edition/ Leadership Development Resources Subscribe to the Newsletter Here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/reflections-on-leadership-6882027877588717568/ Disposable Journal: www.disposablejournal.com GIVE A DAMN: https://www.amazon.com/Give-Damn-How-Lead-Better/dp/1716414555 Free 3-Part Mini-Course: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/adaptability-and-resilience-mini-course/ Leadership Workbooks: LeadershipWorkbooks.com Other Leadership Books by Karl Bimshas: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/bimshas-books/ The Reflections on Leadership blog: bimshasconsulting.com/blog  Listen to Past Episodes: https://reflectionsonleadership.org/ Stay Up to Date and Subscribe: http://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/sign-up/ *** Be Social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karlbimshas Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/reflectionsonleadershippodcast/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/karlbimshasconsulting/ More resources => https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/links/ *** About Reflections on Leadership: Leadership advisor, writer, and candid accountability partner Karl Bimshas shares quick reflections on leadership and interviews other busy professionals to challenge your perspective, provide inspiration, and give insights to help you manage better and lead well.   About Karl Bimshas Consulting: Our vision is to create environments where great leaders outnumber lousy leaders and better leadership is the norm, not the exception. Your support of the Reflections on Leadership podcast helps move us closer to that vision. Thank you! Contact us: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/

    10 min

  2. 09/12/2025

    395. Beyond Vengeance and Denial

    In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, when accountability is lacking and justice feels unfair, the desire for vengeance grows. Therefore, we must work to rebuild our systems and ourselves with greater patience, fairness, and humanity to avoid a total breakdown. For a free Leadership Drift Check™: https://www.karlbimshasconsulting.com/leadership-drift/ *** In a time when the allure of authoritarianism looms large, "Essays On: Anti-Authoritarian Leadership" offers a powerful and timely rebuttal.  https://www.lulu.com/shop/karl-bimshas/essays-on-anti-authoritarian-leadership/paperback/product-w4vd268.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Order the Latest Book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit”: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-When-Want-Quit-professionals/dp/1312485426 Disposable Journal Weekend Edition: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/disposable-journal-weekend-edition/ Leadership Development Resources Subscribe to the Newsletter Here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/reflections-on-leadership-6882027877588717568/ Disposable Journal: www.disposablejournal.com GIVE A DAMN: https://www.amazon.com/Give-Damn-How-Lead-Better/dp/1716414555 Free 3-Part Mini-Course: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/adaptability-and-resilience-mini-course/ Leadership Workbooks: LeadershipWorkbooks.com Other Leadership Books by Karl Bimshas: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/bimshas-books/ The Reflections on Leadership blog: bimshasconsulting.com/blog  Listen to Past Episodes: https://reflectionsonleadership.org/ Stay Up to Date and Subscribe: http://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/sign-up/ *** Be Social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karlbimshas Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/reflectionsonleadershippodcast/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/karlbimshasconsulting/ More resources => https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/links/ *** About Reflections on Leadership: Leadership advisor, writer, and candid accountability partner Karl Bimshas shares quick reflections on leadership and interviews other busy professionals to challenge your perspective, provide inspiration, and give insights to help you manage better and lead well.   About Karl Bimshas Consulting: Our vision is to create environments where great leaders outnumber lousy leaders and better leadership is the norm, not the exception. Your support of the Reflections on Leadership podcast helps move us closer to that vision. Thank you! Contact us: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/

    5 min

  3. 09/04/2025

    394. The Cost of Leadership Drift

    In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl explains how Leadership Drift is the slow, often unnoticed erosion of direction, communication, and accountability that undermines trust, engagement, and results; unless leaders act to correct it. For a free Leadership Drift Check™: https://www.karlbimshasconsulting.com/leadership-drift/ *** In a time when the allure of authoritarianism looms large, "Essays On: Anti-Authoritarian Leadership" offers a powerful and timely rebuttal.  https://www.lulu.com/shop/karl-bimshas/essays-on-anti-authoritarian-leadership/paperback/product-w4vd268.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Order the Latest Book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit”: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-When-Want-Quit-professionals/dp/1312485426 Disposable Journal Weekend Edition: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/disposable-journal-weekend-edition/ Leadership Development Resources Subscribe to the Newsletter Here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/reflections-on-leadership-6882027877588717568/ Disposable Journal: www.disposablejournal.com GIVE A DAMN: https://www.amazon.com/Give-Damn-How-Lead-Better/dp/1716414555 Free 3-Part Mini-Course: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/adaptability-and-resilience-mini-course/ Leadership Workbooks: LeadershipWorkbooks.com Other Leadership Books by Karl Bimshas: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/bimshas-books/ The Reflections on Leadership blog: bimshasconsulting.com/blog  Listen to Past Episodes: https://reflectionsonleadership.org/ Stay Up to Date and Subscribe: http://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/sign-up/ *** Be Social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karlbimshas Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/reflectionsonleadershippodcast/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/karlbimshasconsulting/ More resources => https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/links/ *** About Reflections on Leadership: Leadership advisor, writer, and candid accountability partner Karl Bimshas shares quick reflections on leadership and interviews other busy professionals to challenge your perspective, provide inspiration, and give insights to help you manage better and lead well.   About Karl Bimshas Consulting: Our vision is to create environments where great leaders outnumber lousy leaders and better leadership is the norm, not the exception. Your support of the Reflections on Leadership podcast helps move us closer to that vision. Thank you! Contact us: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/

    6 min

  4. 09/03/2025

    393. Stopping Leadership Drift Before It Stops You

    In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl explains that meaningful recognition requires leaders to ask, listen, and tailor their appreciation to individual preferences, building a culture where people feel genuinely valued and motivated. For a free Leadership Drift Check™: https://www.karlbimshasconsulting.com/leadership-drift/ *** In a time when the allure of authoritarianism looms large, "Essays On: Anti-Authoritarian Leadership" offers a powerful and timely rebuttal.  https://www.lulu.com/shop/karl-bimshas/essays-on-anti-authoritarian-leadership/paperback/product-w4vd268.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Order the Latest Book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit”: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-When-Want-Quit-professionals/dp/1312485426 Disposable Journal Weekend Edition: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/disposable-journal-weekend-edition/ Leadership Development Resources Subscribe to the Newsletter Here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/reflections-on-leadership-6882027877588717568/ Disposable Journal: www.disposablejournal.com GIVE A DAMN: https://www.amazon.com/Give-Damn-How-Lead-Better/dp/1716414555 Free 3-Part Mini-Course: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/adaptability-and-resilience-mini-course/ Leadership Workbooks: LeadershipWorkbooks.com Other Leadership Books by Karl Bimshas: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/bimshas-books/ The Reflections on Leadership blog: bimshasconsulting.com/blog  Listen to Past Episodes: https://reflectionsonleadership.org/ Stay Up to Date and Subscribe: http://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/sign-up/ *** Be Social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karlbimshas Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/reflectionsonleadershippodcast/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/karlbimshasconsulting/ More resources => https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/links/ *** About Reflections on Leadership: Leadership advisor, writer, and candid accountability partner Karl Bimshas shares quick reflections on leadership and interviews other busy professionals to challenge your perspective, provide inspiration, and give insights to help you manage better and lead well.   About Karl Bimshas Consulting: Our vision is to create environments where great leaders outnumber lousy leaders and better leadership is the norm, not the exception. Your support of the Reflections on Leadership podcast helps move us closer to that vision. Thank you! Contact us: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/

    5 min

  5. 04/25/2025

    392. Do You Recognize Them?

    In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl explains that meaningful recognition requires leaders to ask, listen, and tailor their appreciation to individual preferences, building a culture where people feel genuinely valued and motivated. *** In a time when the allure of authoritarianism looms large, "Essays On: Anti-Authoritarian Leadership" offers a powerful and timely rebuttal.  https://www.lulu.com/shop/karl-bimshas/essays-on-anti-authoritarian-leadership/paperback/product-w4vd268.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Order the Latest Book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit”: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-When-Want-Quit-professionals/dp/1312485426 Disposable Journal Weekend Edition: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/disposable-journal-weekend-edition/ Leadership Development Resources Subscribe to the Newsletter Here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/reflections-on-leadership-6882027877588717568/ Disposable Journal: www.disposablejournal.com GIVE A DAMN: https://www.amazon.com/Give-Damn-How-Lead-Better/dp/1716414555 Free 3-Part Mini-Course: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/adaptability-and-resilience-mini-course/ Leadership Workbooks: LeadershipWorkbooks.com Other Leadership Books by Karl Bimshas: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/bimshas-books/ The Reflections on Leadership blog: bimshasconsulting.com/blog  Listen to Past Episodes: https://reflectionsonleadership.org/ Stay Up to Date and Subscribe: http://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/sign-up/ *** Be Social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karlbimshas Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/reflectionsonleadershippodcast/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/karlbimshasconsulting/ More resources => https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/links/ *** About Reflections on Leadership: Leadership advisor, writer, and candid accountability partner Karl Bimshas shares quick reflections on leadership and interviews other busy professionals to challenge your perspective, provide inspiration, and give insights to help you manage better and lead well.   About Karl Bimshas Consulting: Our vision is to create environments where great leaders outnumber lousy leaders and better leadership is the norm, not the exception. Your support of the Reflections on Leadership podcast helps move us closer to that vision. Thank you! Contact us: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/

    5 min

  6. 04/04/2025

    391. The Kind Modern Leader

    In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl explains that modern leadership requires a balance of kindness and strength, where effective leaders create supportive yet challenging environments by blending decisive action with empathy and compassion. *** In a time when the allure of authoritarianism looms large, "Essays On: Anti-Authoritarian Leadership" offers a powerful and timely rebuttal.  https://www.lulu.com/shop/karl-bimshas/essays-on-anti-authoritarian-leadership/paperback/product-w4vd268.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Order the Latest Book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit”: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-When-Want-Quit-professionals/dp/1312485426 Disposable Journal Weekend Edition: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/disposable-journal-weekend-edition/ Leadership Development Resources Subscribe to the Newsletter Here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/reflections-on-leadership-6882027877588717568/ Disposable Journal: www.disposablejournal.com GIVE A DAMN: https://www.amazon.com/Give-Damn-How-Lead-Better/dp/1716414555 Free 3-Part Mini-Course: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/adaptability-and-resilience-mini-course/ Leadership Workbooks: LeadershipWorkbooks.com Other Leadership Books by Karl Bimshas: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/bimshas-books/ The Reflections on Leadership blog: bimshasconsulting.com/blog  Listen to Past Episodes: https://reflectionsonleadership.org/ Stay Up to Date and Subscribe: http://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/sign-up/ *** Be Social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karlbimshas Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/reflectionsonleadershippodcast/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/karlbimshasconsulting/ More resources => https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/links/ *** About Reflections on Leadership: Leadership advisor, writer, and candid accountability partner Karl Bimshas shares quick reflections on leadership and interviews other busy professionals to challenge your perspective, provide inspiration, and give insights to help you manage better and lead well.   About Karl Bimshas Consulting: Our vision is to create environments where great leaders outnumber lousy leaders and better leadership is the norm, not the exception. Your support of the Reflections on Leadership podcast helps move us closer to that vision. Thank you! Contact us: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/

    3 min

  7. 04/02/2025

    390. Sometimes, Leaders Forget to Prepare for Their Success

    In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl shares how leaders often forget to prepare for success. Here are six ways for new leaders to begin practicing. *** In a time when the allure of authoritarianism looms large, "Essays On: Anti-Authoritarian Leadership" offers a powerful and timely rebuttal.  https://www.lulu.com/shop/karl-bimshas/essays-on-anti-authoritarian-leadership/paperback/product-w4vd268.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Order the Latest Book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit”: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-When-Want-Quit-professionals/dp/1312485426 Disposable Journal Weekend Edition: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/disposable-journal-weekend-edition/ Leadership Development Resources Subscribe to the Newsletter Here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/reflections-on-leadership-6882027877588717568/ Disposable Journal: www.disposablejournal.com GIVE A DAMN: https://www.amazon.com/Give-Damn-How-Lead-Better/dp/1716414555 Free 3-Part Mini-Course: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/adaptability-and-resilience-mini-course/ Leadership Workbooks: LeadershipWorkbooks.com Other Leadership Books by Karl Bimshas: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/bimshas-books/ The Reflections on Leadership blog: bimshasconsulting.com/blog  Listen to Past Episodes: https://reflectionsonleadership.org/ Stay Up to Date and Subscribe: http://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/sign-up/ *** Be Social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karlbimshas Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/reflectionsonleadershippodcast/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/karlbimshasconsulting/ More resources => https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/links/ *** About Reflections on Leadership: Leadership advisor, writer, and candid accountability partner Karl Bimshas shares quick reflections on leadership and interviews other busy professionals to challenge your perspective, provide inspiration, and give insights to help you manage better and lead well.   About Karl Bimshas Consulting: Our vision is to create environments where great leaders outnumber lousy leaders and better leadership is the norm, not the exception. Your support of the Reflections on Leadership podcast helps move us closer to that vision. Thank you! Contact us: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/

    5 min

  8. 03/31/2025

    389. Building Accountability into Leadership

    In this episode of the Reflections on Leadership podcast, Karl shares how effective leadership requires embracing accountability by taking responsibility for successes and failures, setting clear expectations, encouraging open communication, providing regular feedback, and leading by example to build trust and high-performing teams.  *** In a time when the allure of authoritarianism looms large, "Essays On: Anti-Authoritarian Leadership" offers a powerful and timely rebuttal.  https://www.lulu.com/shop/karl-bimshas/essays-on-anti-authoritarian-leadership/paperback/product-w4vd268.html?page=1&pageSize=4 Order the Latest Book, “How to Stay When You Want to Quit”: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-When-Want-Quit-professionals/dp/1312485426 Disposable Journal Weekend Edition: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/disposable-journal-weekend-edition/ Leadership Development Resources Subscribe to the Newsletter Here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/reflections-on-leadership-6882027877588717568/ Disposable Journal: www.disposablejournal.com GIVE A DAMN: https://www.amazon.com/Give-Damn-How-Lead-Better/dp/1716414555 Free 3-Part Mini-Course: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/adaptability-and-resilience-mini-course/ Leadership Workbooks: LeadershipWorkbooks.com Other Leadership Books by Karl Bimshas: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/bimshas-books/ The Reflections on Leadership blog: bimshasconsulting.com/blog  Listen to Past Episodes: https://reflectionsonleadership.org/ Stay Up to Date and Subscribe: http://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/sign-up/ *** Be Social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karlbimshas Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/reflectionsonleadershippodcast/ LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/karlbimshasconsulting/ More resources => https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/links/ *** About Reflections on Leadership: Leadership advisor, writer, and candid accountability partner Karl Bimshas shares quick reflections on leadership and interviews other busy professionals to challenge your perspective, provide inspiration, and give insights to help you manage better and lead well.   About Karl Bimshas Consulting: Our vision is to create environments where great leaders outnumber lousy leaders and better leadership is the norm, not the exception. Your support of the Reflections on Leadership podcast helps move us closer to that vision. Thank you! Contact us: https://www.bimshasconsulting.com/contact/

    4 min
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Leadership advisor, writer, and candid accountability partner, Karl Bimshas, shares quick reflections on leadership, and interviews other busy professionals, to challenge your perspective, provide inspiration, and give insights to help you manage better and lead well.

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  • Creator
    Karl Bimshas
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    395
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Karl Bimshas
  • Show Website
    Reflections on Leadership