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118. Have Your Name Spoken! In rooms you're not in!
Send us a textSummaryAdvocacy is when someone believes in your abilities and promotes you, even when you're not present. It can lead to incredible opportunities. The speaker shares a story of how he got to Australia through advocacy. He emphasizes the imp
Communication & Shared Expectation
Send us a textSummaryIn this episode, Steve Baumgartner discusses the importance of communication and setting expectations in leadership, both at home and in the workplace. He shares his personal experiences with his wife and how their morning routine hel
Clean Your Pool!
Send us a textSummaryThe Fire Forge Leader podcast explores the analogy of pool maintenance to leadership, emphasizing the importance of balance and integrity. Just as a pool needs chlorine to disinfect, leaders need integrity to cleanse the workplace and
Language Corrupts Thought
Send us a textSummaryThe podcast episode discusses the negative impact of politics on society and emphasizes the need for strong values and visions to counteract this. It highlights the divisive language used by political leaders and the role of media in
Everyone Leads!
Send us a textSummaryLeadership is not reserved for those with formal titles or high-ranking positions. It is a quality that resides in each and every one of us. True leadership is about influence, inspiration, and impact. It is about setting an example,
Scott Mann - Nobody Is Coming!
Send us a textSummaryThe conversation explores the themes of meaning and purpose in leadership, leaving a legacy, the power of storytelling, the emotional impact of war, and the betrayal of veterans in the Afghanistan withdrawal. In this conversation, Sco
Storytelling: Gain Influence. Get Results!
Send us a Text Message.SummaryIn this episode, Steve Baumgartner explores the art of storytelling within leadership. He emphasizes how a well-told story can inspire, motivate, and lead a team to greatness. Steve shares his personal stories and highlights
Rejection Therapy - Learn how to push failure
Send us a Text Message.SummaryThe episode discusses the concept of rejection therapy and how embracing the fear of rejection can lead to personal growth and resilience. The host shares examples of how he has applied rejection therapy in his own life, such
Kristofor Healey: Leadership is in the hard call
Send us a Text Message.SummaryIn this conversation, Steve Baumgartner and Christopher Healy discuss various topics related to law enforcement, leadership, and their personal experiences. Baumgartner shares his experience working on the southern border, de
Andrea Sampson: The Subtle ART of Storytelling
Send us a Text Message.SummaryAndrea Sampson, CEO of Talk Boutique and the Thought Leader Academy, shares her journey of unlocking the transformative power of storytelling. She discusses the impact of stories, the role of thought leaders, and the process