I help people realize their true leadership potential and achieve peak performance across the three domains of leadership: Leading Yourself, Leading Your Team, and Leading Your Organization. This is supported by my podcast where I interview world-leading experts and couple it with my over 20 years a military leader.
From “Any Dumbass Can Do It” to Real Leadership Wisdom
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Hey Reader, This week’s content hits two major leadership truths:
If you’re ready to challenge your current mindset and sharpen your edge, this week’s for you. 🎙️ Podcast Episode 341: From “Any Dumbass Can Do It” to Leadership Wisdom with Garry RidgeGarry Ridge, former CEO of WD-40, drops powerful insights on what real leadership looks like today. In this refreshingly honest episode, we talk about servant leadership, accountability, trust, and why ego is your greatest threat as a leader. You’ll hear wisdom from someone who’s built performance cultures that last—and why he believes leaders should be “tough-minded and tender-hearted.” 👉 Listen on Apple Podcasts 📝 Blog Post: The 5 Leadership Limitations Keeping Great Managers StuckYou’ve done the work. You’re delivering results. But something’s keeping you from that next level—and it’s likely one of these five blind spots. This article breaks down the most common limitations I see in strong, capable managers, and what to do about them. Whether it’s the Lone Wolf pattern or the Rescuer mindset, there’s something here that will hit home. 🚀 Leader Growth Mastermind: $30/Month Off for Life — Only 10 Spots AvailableThe Leader Growth Mastermind is now open, and for a limited time, you can save $30/month for life on your membership. This special rate is only available to 10 leaders, and once those spots are filled, the discount is gone for good. To claim it: If you’re ready to lead with more clarity, confidence, and consistency—while surrounded by a high-performance circle of leaders—this is your moment. 👉 Learn more about the Mastermind Let’s build your next level—together. Lead Don't Boss, Scott |
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I help people realize their true leadership potential and achieve peak performance across the three domains of leadership: Leading Yourself, Leading Your Team, and Leading Your Organization. This is supported by my podcast where I interview world-leading experts and couple it with my over 20 years a military leader.
Hi there, As the year winds down, I wanted to take a moment to simply say this: I hope you’re finding some space to slow down, reconnect, and breathe—whatever that looks like for you during the holiday period. This time of year has a way of revealing things. Not just in our work, but in ourselves. Energy levels change. Priorities shift. Pressure shows up in quieter, more human ways. And for those of us who lead others, it’s often when leadership is felt most clearly. Not through big speeches...
Hey Reader, THIS WEEK IN LEADERSHIP Let’s address the elephant in the inbox: You may have noticed I’ve been a bit quiet lately—and for good reason. Between a demanding period in my day job and making sure I stayed fully present at home, I had to hit pause to avoid showing up half-charged. Add to that a 3-week road trip with my family back to my home province of Newfoundland (yes, we drove—over 6,700 km round trip!), and it was time to practice what I preach: Prioritize what matters, and...
Hey Reader, Apologies for getting this week’s newsletter out a little later than usual—I’ve been on the road with limited time to hit “send.” But the content waiting for you this week? Totally worth the wait. We’re diving into what modern leadership really looks like—less control, more ownership… and a bold rethinking of what values drive high-performance teams in today’s world. Let’s get into it. 🎙️ Podcast Episode 346: Ownership Over Authority – How Leaders Win by Letting Go Too many...