We’ve always been taught that power corrupts. But lots of people have power and aren’t corrupt. What corrupts is pressure.When... more

During the pandemic, the way we work fundamentally changed. And yet, now we see many businesses trying to reclaim the... more

I tend to focus on other people in the interviews on Timeless Leadership. That’s important! There are so many things... more

There are certain instances in life when we take our responsibilities so seriously that we swear an oath.Where did this... more

The second in command in any job gets neither the attention nor the respect that the chief does.By virtue of... more

Humans live for stories.Our entire lives, we're surrounded by stories. And they can be immensely powerful at communicating ideas and... more

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.timelesstimely.comI had so much fun listening to... more

Telling stories is a form of love.As Neal Foard shared in this episode, “It helps when a leader is able... more

It’s been a minute.Season 5 is here and we’ve got a shiny new logo, a new theme song, and more... more

Leaders are lifelong learners. Without curiosity and a desire for self-awareness, we stagnate.Being insatiable learners, leaders also become teachers of... more

Most leadership books are written by one expert, intended for an audience of many. UnLeadership: Make Building Relationships Your Business... more

This is the third in our series of core leadership skills. In this episode, you’ll learn how influence is a... more

Joe Pulizzi knows content. He also knows how to think about the business of content.As if hosting the podcasts This... more

If you want to build accountability in other people, you need to start with yourself.What’s the best way to begin?... more

Leadership requires care. Care that extends to the people around you, for whom leaders are responsible. But also care for... more

Life is filled with busyness. When something or someone comes along to smooth the way and make life a little... more

The web can be a complicated place. And for almost as long as it has existed, Mike McCue’s mission has... more

Often in our careers, we’re focused on our destinations — the job title, the salary, the external symbols that notch... more

At times, work can dominate our lives, taking up our thoughts and energy, making any outside activities seem impossible. But... more

This is the second in our four-part series on core leadership skills.In 1831 Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote “It is a... more

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith has worked with hundreds of very high achievers throughout his career as an executive coach. And in... more

Join us as we embark on a four-part series on core leadership skills.Inscribed on the Temple of Apollo in the... more

There are many resources out there for self-employed business owners. But when it comes to Jeffrey Shaw’s approach, it’s resonant... more

When we’re busy with [waves hands around] life, we can miss out on things that are essential for us to... more

Leaders, by their very nature, tend to see things differently than other people. One of the terms we’re hearing more... more

Communication is the bedrock of leadership, and it’s based on a leader’s ability to think and to write — which... more

If you’ve ever thought about writing a book, this is for you. If you’ve ever read a business book and... more

We’re living in a post-truth society. Truth and facts matter — not only because they provide a foundation of reality,... more

It isn’t often you'll see a marketer who champions journalism.Lou Paskalis is passionate concept of brand safety and suitability is... more

Integrity doesn’t get the headlines. And yet it’s one of the most important things that Warren Buffet considers when he... more

If you were faced with the prospect of losing your business, losing friends, and being ostracized in your industry for... more

The pace with which the management changes happened at OpenAI this weekend is analogous to the pace of change of... more

It’s not often you get a chance to interview an industry legend. Kara Swisher is one of the top voices... more

“Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives.” — C.S. Lewis, 1960 We spend an... more

When Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1450, it ushered in a modern era. Or so we thought.It was... more

“It is very lonesome at the summit!”“Like a man’s life, when he has climbed to eminence.” — Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1860Even... more

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.timelesstimely.comFor members of the Ampersand Guild, our... more

It’s tempting to think of the presidential cabinet as having always been in place. But, like the development of the... more

There is one commodity that is the great equalizer for everyone in the world: time. There are 24 hours in... more

Customer experience is the key business differentiator of the 2020s. But what about the customer experience matters?Simply put, speed.When 66%... more

Thinking about the conversation with Laura Gassner Otting in Episode 49, I was struck by our human desire to put... more

When you’re greeted with success — sweet, well-earned, heady success— it isn’t always what expect.In fact, sometimes, you don’t know... more

The hiatus is over! Timeless Leadership is back for a fourth season. This time around, we’ll be alternating interviews and... more

Tom Peters should be a familiar face around these parts. He was first with us on Episode 9 of Timeless... more

What do you get when you combine the fiery personality of a food influencer with a vision to empower women’s... more

How can you feel fulfilled and live your best life at any stage of your development? Whether you’re enduring a... more

To disabuse you of what might be your first reaction: this is interview is not about gratitude — although that’s... more

The world is a by-product of innovation. We know the names of famous innovators — people like Albert Einstein, Sir... more

The world has changed. Unfortunately, leadership styles haven’t changed with it. The old “Command & Control” leadership approach is no... more

We hear a lot about soft skills for leaders these days. But Mark Crowley has been beating this drum for... more

What does patriotism have to do with leadership? Everything, it turns out. And practical philosopher Tom Morris is back to... more

We hear more about soft skills and leadership these days. And let’s face it: these “soft” skills are actually quite... more

What would you do when you’re out of luck and your only communication is as far as you can shout?... more

As vice president, executive managing editor and copy chief, at Random House, Benjamin Dreyer pays attention to words. And people... more

We often think of nerds as “others.” Those whom Judge Smails in Caddyshack said “don’t belong.” But we all have... more

The world runs on stories. From cave paintings 30,000 years ago to the epic poems of Homer to the next... more

Leadership is anything but simple. For centuries, we have struggled to dissect it, understand its complexities, and capture its essence.... more

When you spend time coaching and managing other people, there’s often one thing that gets left out: coaching yourself. It... more

“If I were asked, now that I am drawing to the close of this work, in which I have spoken... more

When you're stuck in the grind or are just burned out by the endless cycles of... [gestures wildly], the easy... more

We’ve long heard about “work-life balance.” But has it been a reality for most people? In the last couple of... more

In Twelfth Night, Shakespeare wrote of greatness: “be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and... more

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes it isn’t fair. And leaders know that in those instances, what you’re made of will... more

Our first episode of Timeless Leadership in 2022 goes in the direction of philosophy and business. Plato divulged many lessons... more

This episode of Timeless Leadership takes a different turn. Grief is a process that we’re likely all enduring right now,... more

We were without a guest this week on Timeless Leadership, so we grabbed an item from the #GratitudeFriday Twitter Spaces... more

The latest episode of Timeless Leadership is History, Disrupted. Knowing history is essential to charting a course for the future.... more

This week on Timeless Leadership (available everywhere you get podcasts), the topic is Growth. Every business, every sales executive, every leader is... more

This week on Timeless Leadership (available everywhere you get podcasts), the topic is Long-Term Thinking. It seems like the 21st century is conspiring... more

This week on Timeless Leadership (available everywhere you get podcasts), the topic is Influence. “Influencers” get a lot of press,... more