Lead With More: Character-Driven Leadership for Today's Leaders
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Podcast Overview
<p>Leadership isn't just about what you produce — it's about who you're becoming in the process. <i>Lead With More</i> is a practical leadership development podcast for today's emerging and established leaders who want to grow with clarity, character, and purpose. Each episode — whether a solo teaching or a conversation with a guest leader, coach, or expert — delivers honest insight and actionable steps you can apply immediately at work, with your team, and in life. Because the best leadership always starts from the inside out.</p>
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August 3, 2026
3 Ways to Invest in Yourself as a Leader
<p>Episode 36</p><p>Unlock your leadership potential with actionable insights that elevate your growth journey! In this episode, Tom reveals three powerful ways to invest in your leadership development when you’re ready to take the next step. Whether you’re feeling stuck or simply seeking more, these strategies will guide you toward meaningful transformation.</p><p>Building on last week's exploration of free resources, Tom dives deep into the realm of paid opportunities that can supercharge your skills. Discover the importance of attending structured trainings and workshops that go beyond surface-level learning. You'll learn how to capture and apply what you gain from these experiences, ensuring that your investment translates into real change.</p><p>But that’s just the start! Tom shares the benefits of joining a paid mastermind group, emphasizing the value of accountability and a tailored curriculum designed to propel you forward. You’ll understand how this collaborative environment fosters applied learning and helps you connect insights directly to your unique challenges.</p><p>Finally, hear Tom’s personal journey about hiring a coach—a decision he delayed for years but ultimately transformed his approach to leadership. He candidly discusses the significance of finding the right fit in a coach, ensuring that your partnership is effective and aligned with your goals.</p><p>This episode is not just about spending money; it’s about being intentional with your resources to cultivate character-driven leadership. The stakes are high: without this investment, you risk stagnation in your personal and professional growth. The best leaders are always learning—don't miss this chance to take action!</p><p>Perfect for aspiring leaders and seasoned professionals alike, this episode is essential listening if you want to elevate your leadership game. Tune in now and empower yourself to lead with more!</p><p>Listen to Episode 35 - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/wWzp4uu-cnM" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/wWzp4uu-cnM</a></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Why Free Resources Only Take You So Far<br />00:44 Get the Most Out of Leadership Trainings and Workshops<br />01:31 Why a Paid Mastermind Accelerates Leadership Growth<br />02:18 Should You Hire a Leadership Coach?<br />02:50 How to Find the Right Leadership Coach For You<br />03:41 Invest in Your Leadership With Intention</p><p>⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻</p><p>Tom DeBell is the founder and president of Modern Leadership Solutions, a Certified Maxwell Coach/Speaker/Trainer, a Full Focus Certified Pro, and a Certified Facilitator in the Six Types of Working Genius. Learn more about Tom and Modern Leadership Solutions here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.modernleadershipsolutions.com" target="_blank">https://www.modernleadershipsolutions.com</a></p><p>⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻</p><p>Thumbnail created using ThumbnailCreator</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thumbnailcreator.com?atp=BXnO05" target="_blank">https://thumbnailcreator.com?atp=BXnO05</a></p><p>⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻MUSIC & MEDIA⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻</p><p>With permission from:</p><p>Music by HitsLab (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@hitslabmusic" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@hitslabmusic</a>)</p><p>from Pixabay (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/" target="_blank">https://pixabay.com/</a>)</p>
July 27, 2026
3 Free Ways to Grow as a Leader Today
<p>Think leadership growth requires a big budget? It doesn't. In this abbreviated episode of <i>Lead With More</i>, Tom DeBell breaks down three free — or nearly free — ways to build your leadership skills starting today. This episode is about more than consuming information; it's about building a system to capture what you learn and apply it. If you've been waiting for the budget or the time to start growing as a leader, this episode removes that excuse.</p><p>Episode 35</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Grow as a Leader Without Spending a Dime<br />00:51 1. Build a Reading Habit for Leadership Growth<br />02:02 2. Listen and Learn: Podcasts for Leadership Skills<br />02:52 3. Find a Mentor or Peer Group for Leadership Growth<br />03:33 BONUS: Free Leadership Content on LinkedIn and YouTube<br />03:56 Turn Leadership Ideas Into Action Today</p><p>⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻</p><p>Tom DeBell is the founder and president of Modern Leadership Solutions, a Certified Maxwell Coach/Speaker/Trainer, a Full Focus Certified Pro, and a Certified Facilitator in the Six Types of Working Genius. Learn more about Tom and Modern Leadership Solutions here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.modernleadershipsolutions.com" target="_blank">https://www.modernleadershipsolutions.com</a></p><p>⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻</p><p>Thumbnail created using ThumbnailCreator</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thumbnailcreator.com?atp=BXnO05" target="_blank">https://thumbnailcreator.com?atp=BXnO05</a></p><p>⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻MUSIC & MEDIA⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻</p><p>With permission from:</p><p>Music by HitsLab (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@hitslabmusic" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@hitslabmusic</a>)</p><p>from Pixabay (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/" target="_blank">https://pixabay.com/</a>)</p>
July 20, 2026
FURTHER | Life Plan to Daily Action — Why the Best Leaders Don't Need Anyone Watching
<p>Episode #34</p><p>The higher you climb in leadership, the less anyone is watching — and most leaders aren't ready for that.</p><p>In this Further episode, Tom DeBell builds on Episode 5: <i>Turn a Life Plan into Daily Action</i> by going deeper into the connection most leaders miss: the cascade from quarterly goals to weekly priorities to daily action. Tom shares what he discovered after leaving corporate — that he had been relying on his environment for accountability far more than he realized — and how that struggle led to a practical framework that applies to leaders at every level.</p><p>Using the Full Focus system developed by Michael Hyatt, Tom walks through a three-layer structure — the Quarterly Big 3, Weekly Big 3, and Daily Big 3 — and explains how connecting each layer to the one above it replaces external accountability with something far more durable: intentional self-leadership.</p><p>Whether you're a solo entrepreneur, a newly promoted manager, or a senior leader with increasing autonomy, this episode gives you a simple, actionable starting point.</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 What Happens When No One Is Holding You Accountable?<br />00:46 Building on Episode 5: Turn a Life Plan into Daily Action<br />01:19 The Missing Link: Why the Daily-to-Quarterly Connection Matters<br />01:58 How Leadership Autonomy Creates an Accountability Gap<br />03:34 The Full Focus System: A Three-Layer Accountability Framework<br />04:02 Layer 1: Quarterly Goals That Actually Drive Progress<br />04:56 Layer 2: Weekly Planning - The Bridge Most Leaders Skip<br />05:45 Layer 3: Daily Priorities That Connect to Your Bigger Leadership Goals<br />06:49 Self-Accountability: The Leadership Skill Every Level Needs<br />08:18 Three Questions to Start Building Your Accountability Cascade<br />09:05 Why Self-Led Leaders Outperform Everyone Else</p><p>⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻</p><p>Tom DeBell is the founder and president of Modern Leadership Solutions, a Certified Maxwell Coach/Speaker/Trainer, a Full Focus Certified Pro, and a Certified Facilitator in the Six Types of Working Genius. Click here to learn more:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.modernleadershipsolutions.com" target="_blank">https://www.modernleadershipsolutions.com</a></p><p>⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻MUSIC & MEDIA⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻</p><p>With permission from:</p><p>Music by HitsLab (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@hitslabmusic" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@hitslabmusic</a>)</p><p>from Pixabay (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pixabay.com/" target="_blank">https://pixabay.com/</a>)</p>
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<p>Leadership isn't just about what you produce — it's about who you're becoming in the process. <i>Lead With More</i> is a practical leadership development podcast for today's emerging and established leaders who want to grow with clarity, character, and purpose. Each episode — whether a solo teaching or a conversation with a guest leader, coach, or expert — delivers honest insight and actionable steps you can apply immediately at work, with your team, and in life. Because the best leadership always starts from the inside out.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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