Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

Leadership in 5

Claim This Podcast

by James R. Mayhew

5.0(3 reviews)

84 episodes

Updated Daily

Accepts GuestsHas Sponsors

Podcast Overview

Execution without excuses. Five minutes. One insight. No wasted words. Leadership In 5 is the podcast for founders and executives who are done with vague advice and tired of hearing “just communicate better” like it’s a strategy. I’m James Mayhew. I’ve served as Chief Culture Officer, coached hundreds of leaders, and made the thousand-plus execution mistakes so you don’t have to. I work with high-growth companies that are scaling fast — but who still want to lead with values, not ego. Each episode delivers one sharp insight you can act on. You’ll hear practical guidance built on clarity, not charisma. No theory. No fluff. Just real leadership tools that work in real companies with real people. This show exists to help you stop over-functioning, stop repeating yourself, and stop holding it all together just to keep the wheels turning. You deserve a business that works without breaking you. The show is grounded in The IDP Way, a leadership system built on Integrity, Dignity, and Prosperity. If those words resonate, you’ll feel at home here. And if they challenge you? Even better. Growth starts with honesty. Want a free companion to the show? Download "99+ Questions That Create Clarity" at NextQuestionGuide.com It’s the simplest tool I know to start shifting your team from confused to confident. Thanks for listening... and for leading.

Language

🇺🇲

Publishing Since

8/4/2025

Visit Website View on Apple Podcasts RSS Feed

Reach the team behind Leadership in 5

Verified contact details for this show aren't on file yet — sign up to get notified when they land.

Recent Episodes

May 5, 2026

84. How Suspicion Replaces Trust in Your Company

There are times in a business where things just feel off.You see it in the numbers. You feel it in how your team is working together. Decisions take longer than they should. Conversations don’t feel as direct as they used to.And as a leader, you know something’s not right—but you can’t always explain what it is.What’s happening underneath that isn’t usually obvious.It’s not just a process issue. It’s not just a communication problem.It’s what starts to replace trust when it’s not there—or when it’s been broken.Suspicion.Not all at once. Not loudly. It builds through assumptions, side conversations, and people trying to make sense of things on their own.And once it takes hold, it starts to change how people think, how they communicate, and how they show up to their work.The hard part is that most leaders don’t see it when it’s starting. They feel the effects of it long before they recognize what’s actually happening.And by the time it’s obvious, it’s already spread.<h2>In This Episode You’ll Learn</h2><ul><li>What suspicion actually looks like inside a company (beyond obvious conflict)</li><li>Why teams start misinterpreting decisions and losing alignment</li><li>How rumors, assumptions, and silence reshape communication</li><li>The operational impact of suspicion on speed, confidence, and execution</li><li>Why leaders often miss the early signs—and where to look instead</li></ul> <h2>Reflection Questions</h2>Where in your company do things feel off but you haven’t clearly named why?<h2>Links & Resources</h2><a href="JamesMayhew.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JamesMayhew.com</a>The right question changes everything.Grab the free Next Question Guide → <a href="NextQuestionGuide.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NextQuestionGuide.com</a>Connect on LinkedIn → <a href="linkedin.com/in/jamesmayhew" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/jamesmayhew</a>

April 28, 2026

83. The Trust Problem Most Business Owners Don’t See

<h1>Is trust earned, or is it given?</h1>Most people answer that question quickly. They feel confident about their position, often shaped by past experiences where trust was broken or protected.But leadership changes the reality of that question.Because when you hire someone, delegate responsibility, or place someone into a role, you are extending trust before proof exists. You don’t get the luxury of waiting for trust to be earned first. The decision itself requires trust to move ahead of certainty.This episode walks through a real leadership moment where a room full of leaders believed trust had to be earned — until one owner explained why he had already moved beyond that idea. From where he sat, trust had to be extended first.That shift matters more than most leaders realize.Because once trust exists, leadership responsibility begins earlier than expected. And what happens next determines whether that trust grows into strength… or opens the door to something else entirely.<h2>Reflection Questions</h2><ul><li>Is trust earned, or is trust given — and why do you believe that?</li><li>Where did your belief about trust come from?</li><li>When you hire or delegate responsibility, do you recognize that trust has already been extended?</li><li>What responsibility begins the moment trust is given?</li><li>What happens next in your organization after trust is extended — growth, clarity, hesitation, or erosion?</li></ul> <h2>Links & Resources</h2><a href="JamesMayhew.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JamesMayhew.com</a>The right question changes everything.Grab the free Next Question Guide → <a href="NextQuestionGuide.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NextQuestionGuide.com</a>Connect on LinkedIn → <a href="linkedin.com/in/jamesmayhew" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/jamesmayhew</a>

April 21, 2026

82. Hiring and Culture: The Two Responsibilities That Decide Your Future

Most leaders believe they carry dozens of responsibilities. Meetings, strategy, hiring, operations, customer issues — the list never seems to end.But when you step back and look closely, leadership responsibility becomes clearer than most people expect.There are two responsibilities leaders don’t get to hand off.The first is hiring with excellence. Every person brought into the organization becomes part of the standard others experience. Hiring is never neutral. It always moves the company in one direction or another.The second sits right beside it: building and protecting culture. Not just creating it — protecting it. Culture is defended in the moments when behavior falls short and leaders decide whether to address it or ignore it.In this episode, you’ll hear why accepted feedback isn’t the same as improvement, why correction must lead to clear action, and how consistent standards create stability long before financial results ever show up.Because when hiring is done well and standards are protected consistently, companies begin to change from the inside out. Stability forms. Development becomes possible. And over time, performance and profitability follow.These responsibilities aren’t extra work.They are the work that makes everything else possible.<h2>In This Episode You’ll Learn</h2><ul><li>Why hiring decisions are never neutral</li><li>The difference between building culture and protecting it</li><li>The hidden risk behind feedback that is accepted but not acted on</li><li>Why standards must be defended in real-time moments</li><li>How strong hiring and protected culture create stability before results show up</li><li>Why development only becomes possible when preventable problems are reduced</li><li>How consistent standards eventually shape financial outcomes</li></ul> <h2>Reflection Questions</h2><ul><li>Where in your company have hiring decisions been treated as short-term solutions instead of long-term standards?</li><li>When behavior falls short, do you address it immediately or allow uncertainty to grow?</li><li>Have you mistaken agreement for improvement?</li><li>What patterns in your company exist today because standards weren’t defended earlier?</li><li>If your culture were tested tomorrow, would your standards hold or shift?</li></ul> <h2>Links & Resources</h2>The right question changes everything.Grab the free Next Question Guide → <a href="NextQuestionGuide.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NextQuestionGuide.com</a>Connect on LinkedIn → <a href="linkedin.com/in/jamesmayhew" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/jamesmayhew</a>Learn more → <a href="JamesMayhew.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JamesMayhew.com</a>

84 total episodes available

Deep-dive analytics for Leadership in 5

Frequently asked questions

Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

What is Leadership in 5?: Execution without excuses. Five minutes. One insight. No wasted words.

Leadership In 5 is the podcast for founders and executives who are done with vague advice and tired of hearing “just communicate better” like it’s a strategy.

I’m James Mayhew. I’ve served as Chief Culture Officer, coached hundreds of leaders, and made the thousand-plus execution mistakes so you don’t have to. I work with high-growth companies that are scaling fast — but who still want to lead with values, not ego.

Each episode delivers one sharp insight you can act on. You’ll hear practical guidance built on clarity, not charisma. No theory. No fluff. Just real leadership tools that work in real companies with real people.

This show exists to help you stop over-functioning, stop repeating yourself, and stop holding it all together just to keep the wheels turning. You deserve a business that works without breaking you.

The show is grounded in The IDP Way, a leadership system built on Integrity, Dignity, and Prosperity. If those words resonate, you’ll feel at home here. And if they challenge you? Even better. Growth starts with honesty.

Want a free companion to the show? Download "99+ Questions That Create Clarity" at NextQuestionGuide.com It’s the simplest tool I know to start shifting your team from confused to confident.

Thanks for listening... and for leading.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

Legal Disclaimer

Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.

All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.

We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.

By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.