Intentional Leader with Cal Walters
Let's be honest. The hardest person you will ever have to lead is the person you look at in the mirror everyday. Self-leadership is the most important thing we do as leaders, but it's hard. And it hasn't gotten any easier in a world of smart phone addiction, social media comparison, global pandemics, and information overload (just to name a few obstacles). That's why Intentional Leader exists. We help leaders take the guesswork out of self-leadership, fight a reactionary lifestyle, accelerate their personal growth, and achieve their God-given potential at home, at work, and in their communities. This is why...
141: Jon Harmeling — How AI Can Make You a Better Leader: Productivity, People, and Significance
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My friend and West Point classmate Jon Harmeling is a Chick-fil-A owner-operator in Miami Shores, Florida, where he leads a team of 89 people from 18 different countries. He's also the author of Frontline AI Leadership. Jon has found ways to save approximately 10 hours a week using AI.
But what make...
140: Dan Casey & Griffin Brand — Coach Bill Walsh's Playbook for Winning: Culture, Standards, Resilience, and Leadership
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What does it actually take to build a winning culture?
In this episode, I sit down with Dan Casey and Griffin Brand, authors of Bring Your Own Pencil: Bill Walsh's Playbook for Winning at Anything, to explore the leadership lessons behind legendary San Francisco 49ers coach Bill Walsh. We talk about how Walsh transformed one o...
139: Ryan Hawk — How to Build Life-Changing Confidence
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What does it really take to become the person you're capable of becoming?
In this conversation, Ryan Hawk shares the lessons he's learned from interviewing more than 700 world-class leaders, the habits that build lasting confidence, and why keeping promises to yourself is the foundation of consistency.
We also discuss the surprising letter that changed Ryan's life as a child, his years-long pursuit of Jim Collins, and the leaders...
138: Eva Rose Daniel — How Great Speakers Captivate Any Audience
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What separates a good speaker from a great one?
In this episode, Cal sits down with Eva Rose Daniel, a speech coach and communication strategist who has spent nearly two decades helping leaders, authors, speakers, and public figures communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and influence.
Eva has worked with voices like Dave Ramsey and Jefferson Fisher, and in this conversation she shares practical, tactical advice for anyone who wants to become a more memorable and effective communicator.
Cal and...
137: Jamie Winship — How Great Leaders Handle Fear, Conflict, and Difficult Conversations
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Jamie Winship returns to the Intentional Leader Podcast for a deep and honest conversation about fear, identity, conflict, truth-telling, and what it means to lead from love instead of self-protection.
Jamie is a former CIA officer, conf...
136: Jordan Montgomery — Why Even High Performers Need Encouragement (and How to Lead with It)
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00:00 Intro + Why Encouragement Matters (Even for High Performers)
01:09 Why Everyone Needs Encouragement (No Matter Their Success)
02:35 What Elite Performers Have in Common (They All Have Coaches)
04:16 The Paradox of Growth: The More You Learn, The More You Need Help
06:25 How Jordan Coaches Leaders (2 Powerful Questions)
07:44 "What Do You Want?" + "Who Are You Really?"
10:01 Why Most Leaders Struggle with Self-Awareness
11:47 Identity, Call...
135: Dr. Jeff Wetzler — Why People Don't Tell You the Truth (and the Questions That Change Everything)
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Dr. Jeff Wetzler, author of Ask, joins Cal Walters to unpack a leadership blind spot: the crucial information your team has… but isn't telling you. Jeff explains the "left-hand column" (what people think and feel but don't say), the four reasons honesty gets filtered, and the ASK Approach—a practical framework for choosing curiosity, building psychological safety, asking better questions, and closing the loop when feedback is hard to act on.
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134: Randy Gravitt — Winning at Home Without Losing at Work, Leading With Presence, and Why Hope Is Not a Strategy
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In this episode, Cal Walters sits down with executive coach, speaker, and author Randy Gravitt of @Lead_Every_Day to explore one of the most important leadership questions of our time:
How do you pursue excellence at work without sacrificing what matters most at home?
Randy shares powerful insights from decades of coaching leaders across Fortune 100 companies, professiona...
133: LTG(R) Milford Beagle "Beags" — A Three-Star General on True North, Resilience, Feedback, and How to Lead With Confidence Without Becoming Overconfident
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As leaders rise, they often hear less and less truth. LTG (Ret.) Milford Beagle calls this the cone of silence—and he warns that it's one of the quietest ways leaders lose their true north.
In this episode, we explore how to lead when your "map" falls apart. General Beagle shares his journey from a stunned new platoon leader at Fort P...
132: Joe McCormack — Special Operations Communication Expert Shares How to Say Less, Communicate With Clarity, and Lead With Quiet Confidence
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How do you become the kind of leader who cuts through noise, communicates with clarity, and actually moves people to action?
In this episode of the Intentional Leader Podcast, Cal talks with Joe McCormack—founder of The Brief Lab and author of Brief, Noise, and Quiet Works. Joe has trained elite military units and Fortune 500 executives to be clear, concise, and intentional communicators, and to rediscover the quiet that makes powerful communication possible.
Th...
131: Dr. Liz Werly — What an Army Psychologist for Special Ops Teaches About High Performance and Emotional Intelligence
How do the best military leaders go from operating at an already elite level… to an even higher level under pressure?
In this episode, Army psychologist Dr. Liz Werly (who works directly with some of the U.S. military's most elite units) breaks down the exact framework she uses to help high performers:
build accurate self-awareness using gold-standard assessments,
"engineer" their personality to fit the context (calm under fire and present at home),
develop emotional intelligence as the differentiator once IQ and talent are in place, and
translate values in...
130: Dr. Zach Mercurio — The Hidden Engine of High-Performing Teams: Mattering, Trust, and Purpose-Driven Leadership
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In this conversation, Dr. Zach Mercurio discusses the importance of creating a sense of purpose and mattering within teams. He emphasizes that feeling valued is a basic human instinct and that leaders play a crucial role in fostering an environment where everyone feels significant. The discussion covers the psychological impacts of not feeling like one matters, the barriers leaders face in demonstrating care...
129: Dr. Ryan Gottfredson — The Groundbreaking Science of Personal Transformation, Mindsets, Emotional Intelligence, and Becoming Better
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In this episode, Dr. Ryan Gottfredson returns to discuss the concepts of trauma, vertical development, and the distinction between 'being' and 'doing' in leadership. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and healing one's internal operating system to achieve true personal transformation. The con...
128: Accomplish Anything as a Leader with the 3 Levels of Clarity and the Intentional Leader Lab
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The Intentional Leader Lab: A Mastermind for Successful Leaders Who Refuse to Plateau
Even the best leaders can drift, but this carefully curated leadership community and Cal's Narrow Path™ Framework give you the tools, accountability, and systems to accelerate your growth.
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127: Dr. Travis Bradberry — Emotional Intelligence Expert Gives Practical Advice to Increase Your EQ, Increase Your Self-Awareness, and Change Your Thinking
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In this conversation, Cal introduces the Intentional Leader Lab, a coaching program aimed at enhancing leadership skills through emotional intelligence. Dr. Travis Bradberry, an expert in emotional intelligence, discusses its significance in leadership, differentiating it from IQ, and the importance of self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness. The conversation emphasizes practical strategies for developing emotional intelligence and the impact it has on personal and professional relationships.
Dr. Travis Bradberry is a best-selling author and a leading expert in emotional intelligence (EQ), co-authoring the #1 bestseller Emot...
126: Melody Wilding — How to Manage Up and 5 Conversations to Have with Your Boss
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In this conversation, Melody Wilding, an expert in managing up, discusses the essential skills and strategies needed to influence your boss and navigate workplace dynamics effectively. She emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, establishing alignment, and taking ownership in your role. The discussion also covers setting boundaries, giving and receiving feedback, and the concept of the triple win, which focuses on finding mutually beneficial solutions for yourself, your boss, and the organization.
Melody...
125: Patrick Lencioni — The One Thing Every Leader Needs and His Top Advice to Leaders at All Stages
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In this episode of the Intentional Leader podcast, Cal and Patrick Lencioni delve into the core motivations behind leadership, emphasizing the importance of serving others over seeking personal gain. They discuss the impact of fear on leadership effectiveness, the necessity of daily self-reflection, and the significance of understanding one's wounds in shaping leadership styles. The conversation also touches on the importance of unity within organizations and offers practical advice for leaders at various stages of their careers, encouraging self-discovery and intentionality in leadership practices.
<...124: Geoff Woods — Leverage AI for Elite Thinking and Decision Making (The Ai-Driven Leader)
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Geoff Woods is the author of The AI-Driven Leader and the Founder of AI Leadership, where he empowers leaders to harness AI, escape operational overwhelm, and think strategically to accelerate growth.
AI Leadership is spearheaded by Geoff Woods, a visionary leader with a proven track record helping companies grow through strategic thinking and AI-driven solutions.
As the former Chief Growth Officer of Jindal Steel & Power, he drove market cap growth from $750M to $12B in...
123: General Stan McChrystal — How to Face Fear, Pivot from Failure, and Live a Disciplined Life
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In this conversation, General Stanley McChrystal discusses the profound impact of character on leadership, emphasizing that true leadership is tested during challenging times. He reflects on his personal experiences, including his resignation from the military, and how his marriage has shape...
122: Will Acuff — Find Joy in Life's Struggles
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In this conversation, Will Acuff shares his journey of finding joy amidst life's challenges, particularly through his experiences with his family and the transformative 'trauma camp' that helped him shift his perspective. He discusses the importance of self-compassion, the struggles of parenting a child with disabilities, and the pressures of maintaining a facade of having it all together. The dial...
121: Dr. Steve Graves — Work-Life Balance Tools to Win at Home and at Work
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In this episode of the Intentional Leader Podcast, Cal speaks with CEO coach Steve Graves about the intricacies of leadership, coaching, and achieving a balanced life. They explore the importance of holistic coaching, the courage required to make meaningful life c...
120: Katie Quesada — Master Storytelling with Story Expert to Fortune 500 Companies
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In this conversation, storytelling expert Katie Quesada discusses the profound impact of storytelling on personal and professional lives. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling in leadership, how it can create emotional connections, and the science behind why stories resonate with us.
Katie shares her journey into storytelling consulting, practical frameworks for effective storytelling, and the significance of personal and family narratives. The discussion also highlights the difference between macro and micro storytelling, encouraging leaders to weave stor...
119: Rich Diviney — Navy SEAL Secrets to Master Stress with Retired Navy SEAL Commander
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In this conversation, retired Navy SEAL...
118: Alison Wood Brooks — Make Great Conversations Easy with Proven Strategies from Harvard Expert
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Alison Wood Brooks is the O'Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration and Hellman Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School. She teaches an award-winning course in the MBA curriculum called "TALK." Recently named a Best 40-Under-40 Business School Professor by Poets & Quants, her book TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves will be published by Crown (Penguin Random House) in January 2025.
Her research on the science of...
117: Charles Feltman — A Simple Framework for Building (and Rebuilding) Trust that Every Leader Needs
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Cal and Charles Feltman delve into the intricate nature of trust, exploring its biological underpinnings and the personal experiences that shape our propensity to trust or distrust others. They discuss the importance of sincerity, reliability, competence, and care as key assessments of trustworthiness, and how leaders can foster a trusting environment by extending trust to their teams.
Charles Feltman has over 25 years of professional experience coaching, facilitating, consulting to, and training people who lea...
116: Mark Miller — Chick-fil-A's Secret Sauce for Building Leaders and Creating a Culture of High Performance
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Mark Miller, former vice president of high performance leadership at Chick-fil-A, discusses the key factors that contribute to the company's exceptional customer experience. He emphasizes the importance of leadership, particularly at the local restaurant level, as the competitive advantage of Chick-fil-A. Miller...
115: Juliet Funt — Productivity Expert Tackles Task Saturation in the Military
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00:00 Introduction to Task Saturation and Overload
02:06 Juliette's Experience with the Military
07:01 Communication Challenges in the Military
20:15 Understanding Task Saturation vs. Overload
28:10 Leadership and Time Management Strategies
29:36 Leadership Transitions and Onboarding Challenges
32:49 Prioritization vs. Reduction in Task Management
114: Brigadier General Shane Reeves — How West Point is Preparing Leaders for Uncertainty and Ambiguity
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Learn more about West Point, the world's preeminent leader development institution: https://www.westpoint.edu/
In this episode of the Intentional Leader Podcast, Cal speaks with Brigadier General Shane Reeves, the Dean of West Point, about the challenges of preparing leaders for an uncertain future. They discuss the importance of innovation, character development, and critical thinking in military education, as well as the unique qualities of the next generation of leaders. General...
113: Graham Cochrane — Be a Rebel, Learn to Dream Again, and Create a Clear Vision for Your Life and Leadership
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Graham Cochrane is a TEDx and keynote speaker, 7 figure entrepreneur, and bestselling author of How To Get Paid For What You Know and Rebel: Find Yourself by Not Following The Crowd (2024).
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He speaks to over 80,000 people each month on his top .5% globally ranked podcast The Graham Cochrane Show, where each week he helps people create more money, margin, and meaning in their lives.
With over 14 years of online coaching and content...
112: Dr. Steven Stein — How to Gain Emotional Intelligence and Build Hardiness as a Leader
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Dr. Steven Stein is a world-renowned clinical psychologist, international best-selling author and sought-after speaker, and founder and Executive Chair of Multi-Health Systems (MHS), a publisher of scientifically validated assessments for over 40 years, which has been named a three-time winner of Profit 100 (fastest growing companies in Canada), one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2013, and Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures (2016, W...
111: Charlie Watkins (Pt. 2) — Worth the Wait: Selling Business for 11X More | Throw No Rocks: A Man's Guide to Success through Partnership with God
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Charlie Watkins is a Christian husband, father, grandfather and leader. He came to Jesus in 1980 while serving as a nuclear trained officer aboard a US Navy Cruiser, where he was led to the Lord by the ship's doctor. After leaving the Navy in 1982 he has held senior leadership positions in s...
110: Charlie Watkins (Pt. 1) — How Forgiveness Breeds Success | Throw No Rocks: A Man's Guide to Success through Partnership with God
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Charlie Watkins is a Christian husband, father, grandfather and leader. He came to Jesus in 1980 while serving as a nuclear trained officer aboard a US Navy Cruiser, where he was led to the Lord by the ship's doctor. After leaving the Navy in 1982 he has held senior leadership positions i...
109: Julian Treasure — Top TED Speaker and Speaking Expert on How to Speak So People Want to Listen
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Julian Treasure is a top-rated international speaker on sound and the critical communication skills of listening and speaking.
Collectively, Julian's five TED Talks have been viewed over 150 million times. How to speak so that people want to listen is the sixth most-viewed TED talk of all time. In live or virtual keynotes, or in bite-sized appearances via ThinkersOne, Julian delivers e...
108: Jamie Winship — How to Avoid an Identity Crisis and Discover Your True Calling
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Jamie Winship has decades of experience bringing peaceful solutions to areas of the world that experience the highest levels of conflict. After a distinguished career in law enforcement in the metro Washington DC area, Jamie had a unique opportunity to bring his identity-centric approach of transformation to the field of education. He earned an MA in English and accepted a position at a university in Indonesia. Jamie developed...
107: Dr. Anna Lembke — Find Joy and Focus in a Dopamine-Overloaded World
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Dr. Anna Lembke is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state...
106: Dr. Michael Norton — The Ritual Effect
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Michael Norton is the Harold M. Brierley Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. He has studied human behavior as it relates to love and inequality, time and money, and happiness and grief. He is the author of The Ritual Effect and the coauthor—with Elizabeth Dunn—of Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending.
In 2012, he was selected by Wired magazine as one of "50 People Who Will Change the World." His TEDx talk, How to Buy Happiness, has been viewed nearly 5 million times. He is a frequent contribu...
105: Ryan Hawk and Brook Cupps — The Score That Matters
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People love to keep score. Managers keep score of a range of business metrics: market share, revenue, profit margin, growth rate. In our personal lives, social media has us keeping score by likes and followers.
These external scores are outcome-driven and serve as proof of our success—money, fame, material possessions, wins—but this constant chase for more validation often leaves us feeling exhausted and empty.
In their new book, The Score That Matters, Ryan Hawk and Brook Cupps show that the i...
104: Dr. Amy Edmondson — The Science of Failing Well
We used to think of failure as the opposite of success. Now, we're often torn between two "failure cultures": one that says to avoid failure at all costs, the other that says fail fast, fail often. The trouble is that both approaches lack the crucial distinctions to help us separate good failure from bad. As a result, we miss the opportunity to fail well.
After decades of award-winning research, Amy Edmondson is here to upend our understanding of failure and make it work for us. In Right Kind of Wrong, Edmondson provides the framework to think, discuss, an...
103: Clay Scroggins — How You Can Lead When You're Not in Charge
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On this episode of Intentional Leader, we learn from speaker, author, and pastor Clay Scroggins on how to lead when we're not in charge. The reality is that most of us have a boss or supervisor, so how do we lead through influence when we lack authority?
Clay is the author of the best-selling books How to Lead When You're Not in Charge, How to Lead in a World of Distraction, and The Aspiring Leader's Guide t...
102: Brian Johnson — How to Activate Your Heroic Potential, Fight Negative Thinking, Create Better Habits, and Live with Areté
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I'm so pumped to welcome Brian Johnson to the podcast!
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Brian Johnson is the Founder & CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation and the author of Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential. He's 50% Philosopher + 50% CEO and 101% comm...
