1st Lead U - Leadership Development
This podcast, now in Season 3, is dedicated to self-development, self-awareness, and learning to lead oneself so listeners can lead others well. If someone cannot lead themselves well, it will be difficult for them to be an effective leader of others. This podcast will help listeners understand what it means to 1st Lead U and build confidence in themselves and their leadership ability. Personal Growth Coach John Ballinger has spent 35 years developing the knowledge and material he shares with individuals, business owners, and leaders from a variety of areas.
Podcasting since 2023 • 84 episodes
1st Lead U - Leadership Development
Latest Episodes
Training - Everyone Needs It to Succeed - CHART Ep 329
Part of the leadership gap facing society today is as much a teaching gap as it is a lack of communication gap. In this episode we discuss how training, grounded in assessments and tailored to learning styles, turns strategy into outcomes. We s...
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Episode 329
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Results Require Intentional Communication - CHART - Ep 328
We push past platitudes to the final R—RESULTS—tying identity, emotional intelligence, and clear “turn signals” to real execution. From apprenticeships to role‑flexing, we lay out practical ways to set goals, shift direction without whiplash, a...
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Season 3
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Episode 328
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Relationships Revisited - Selfless Leaders Wanted: No Reset Button for Real Relationships - CHART Ep 327
A leadership crisis is unfolding across America, and at its heart lies our collective inability to form and maintain meaningful relationships. In this raw, unscripted conversation, John Ballinger and Douglas Ford revisit the foundational elemen...
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Bouncing Back: The Art of Resilient Leadership - CHART - EP 326
Resilience is a critical component of leadership, defined as the ability to adapt to stressors while maintaining psychological well-being in the face of adversity. John and Douglas discuss practical approaches to developing this essential leade...
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Season 3
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Episode 326
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35:18
Respect: The Missing Element in Modern Leadership - CHART - Ep 325
The respect deficit in American leadership has reached crisis proportions, with a staggering 83% of workers feeling disengaged and disrespected. This episode dives deep into why respect has eroded so dramatically in our society and what we can ...
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Season 3
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Episode 325
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