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A leadership podcast for any leader who is passionate about leadership development and self-care, and relationships. It consists of two segments a week: Mental Health Mondays, and Everyday Leaders on Thursdays. 

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode 531 Know What You Don't Know

    In this episode, Pastor Brad continues the series on The Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger, exploring a powerful and often overlooked leadership principle: “Know what you don’t know… and trust in what you do.” Too many leaders feel pressure to have all the answers—but the best leaders don’t pretend. They understand their limits, surround themselves with the right people, and lead with confidence in what they do know. This episode unpacks how self-awareness fuels better leadership, how to avoid the trap of overcompensating, and why great leaders don’t need to know everything—they just need to know what matters most.

    17 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Episode 530 It’s Not Laziness—It’s Executive Function

    If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do, I just can’t do it,” this episode is for you. We’re talking executive function, mental overload, and why this struggle isn’t about laziness—it’s about capacity.

    23 min

  3. APR 16

    Episode 529 Leading With Confidence Without Pretending

    In this episode, Pastor Brad continues the series on The Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger, exploring a powerful leadership tension: How do you lead with authority… without losing humility? Bob Iger writes, “You have to be humble… but you can’t let humility prevent you from leading. It’s a fine line.” Too many leaders fall into one of two traps—either pretending to have all the answers or shrinking back in the name of humility. But true leadership isn’t found in either extreme. This episode unpacks what it means to lead with authenticity, to embrace what you don’t know, and to step into leadership with confidence rooted in identity—not ego.

    14 min

  4. APR 13

    Episode 528 If I Don’t Do It, It Won’t Get Done

    When “help” creates more work, something deeper is happening. This episode explores weaponized incompetence in relationships and leadership—how it builds mental load, burnout, and quiet resentment, and what it looks like to shift the pattern healthily.

    33 min

  5. APR 9

    Episode 527 Own It and Be Decent

    In this episode, Pastor Brad continues the series on The Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger, focusing on two deceptively simple—but deeply powerful—leadership principles: Take responsibility when you mess up. And be decent to people. In a culture where blame-shifting is common and harsh leadership is often normalized, these two practices stand out more than ever. But what if the health of your team, your church, or your organization depends on them? This episode explores how owning mistakes builds trust, how decency shapes culture, and why these two traits may be the most overlooked leadership superpowers today.

    12 min

  6. APR 6

    Episode 526 High-Functioning Anxiety in High Achievers

    You’re showing up, achieving, and holding it all together—but your mind never slows down. This episode unpacks high-functioning anxiety, why your brain stays in “on” mode, and how to find calm without losing your drive.

    22 min

  7. APR 2

    Episode 525 Courage over Comfort: Why Fear is Killing Innovation

    Too often, church and nonprofit leaders default to comfort over courage—choosing what’s safe instead of what’s necessary. But what if fear is the very thing holding your organization back from the future God is calling you into? This episode explores how fear quietly shapes decisions, how comfort can become the enemy of mission, and why courageous leadership is essential for innovation, growth, and impact. If you’ve ever felt stuck, hesitant, or unsure about taking the next step—this conversation is for you.

    15 min

  8. MAR 30

    Episode 524 The In-Between: Mental Health in Seasons of Waiting

    If you’re in a season where nothing feels fully right but nothing is clearly wrong, this episode is for you. A conversation on waiting, emotional weight, and finding steadiness in the in-between.

    24 min
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A leadership podcast for any leader who is passionate about leadership development and self-care, and relationships. It consists of two segments a week: Mental Health Mondays, and Everyday Leaders on Thursdays. 

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  • Creator
    Brad Otto
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    319
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Daily LEAD
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