Leadership of the Leaf

About Leadership of the Leaf

Leadership of the Leaf (LotL) is a captivating podcast bridging leadership principles and cigar appreciation. Hosted by passionate enthusiasts, it navigates the intersection of leadership wisdom and cigar culture. Beyond a typical podcast, it unveils parallels between leadership and cigars, fostering a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship, tradition, and artistry in the cigar industry. For seasoned leaders seeking fresh perspectives or cigar aficionados eager to explore their passion's intricacies, "Leadership of the Leaf" promises a thought-provoking and enjoyable experience.

Publisher

LOTL

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

15 Jan 2022

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

154 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   S5 Ep18 RESPECT

   You know what's worse than lighting a premium cigar with a cheap gas station lighter? Listening to a bad podcast for an hour! 😱 Tag someone who needs to hear this! Ever spent 20 minutes searching for a podcast only to find two guys arguing if cereal is soup? Or worse, a podcast hosted by an emotional support ferret? 🐾 Well, I got good news! 🎉 Head over to Million Podcasts and discover your next binge-worthy show. It’s easier than finding that one guy at the cigar lounge who says, "I only smoke Cuba." From leadership to true crime, Million Podcasts has thousands of options to explore. Whether you're driving to work or pretending to work while secretly wearing headphones, we’ve got you covered! Great leaders shouldn’t waste time searching for the perfect podcast. Discover your next favorite show today! #PodcastRecommendation #MillionPodcasts #CigarLife #Leadership #Discover Background Music: "OneEightFour" by Blue Dot Sessions Source: https://www.sessions.blue/ Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org Music track: Forward by Damtaro Source: https://freetouse.com/music Copyright Free Music for Videos Music track: Moving Forward by Bluewave Source: https://freetouse.com/music Free No Copyright Music Download

2. 

   15 Sept 2026

   S5 Ep17 Facts, Opinions & the Leadership Trap

   Facts, Opinions & the Leadership Trap What happens when leaders start treating opinions like facts? Trust erodes, conversations become arguments, and bad assumptions can turn into bad decisions. In this episode of Leadership of the Leaf, Austin and Dice take a deeper look at one of the most important—and often overlooked—skills in leadership: knowing the difference between facts, opinions, assumptions, and uncertainty. Facts provide the foundation for sound decisions, while opinions, experience, and instinct can help leaders see possibilities and create vision. The problem starts when we confuse the two. When a leader says, “Everyone knows,” “It’s obvious,” or “The team thinks…” without evidence, assumptions can quickly become policies and beliefs can become “truth.” So how do great leaders avoid that trap? We break down four practical leadership habits: Lead with evidence — Start with what the data actually tells you. Label your assumptions — Be honest about when you're giving an assessment, opinion, or hypothesis. Invite disagreement — Make your team smarter by encouraging people to challenge your thinking. Admit uncertainty — Confidence doesn't require pretending to know everything. We also explore how emotional intelligence fits into the equation. Facts provide direction, but emotional intelligence determines how those facts are delivered. The strongest leaders aren't necessarily the people with the strongest opinions—they're the people with the strongest commitment to the truth. And because this is Leadership of the Leaf, we bring the cigar conversation into the mix with a Leaf Lesson that challenges one of the most common cigar myths: “Light-colored cigars are mild, and dark-colored cigars are strong.” Not necessarily. Cigar strength is influenced far more by the tobacco used in the filler, its origin, fermentation, aging, blend, and construction than simply the color of the wrapper. A dark Maduro can be mild, while a light Connecticut-wrapped cigar can deliver serious strength. It's another great reminder that what something looks like isn't always what it is. So light up, settle in, and join us for a conversation about leadership, evidence, assumptions, disagreement, uncertainty, and the importance of knowing when you're dealing with a fact—or simply your opinion. Learn something. Laugh at something. Put some smoke in the air. Great Leaders Smoke Great Cigars. Background Music: "OneEightFour" by Blue Dot Sessions Source: https://www.sessions.blue/ Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org Music track: Forward by Damtaro Source: https://freetouse.com/music Copyright Free Music for Videos Music track: Moving Forward by Bluewave Source: https://freetouse.com/music Free No Copyright Music Download

3. 

   1 Sept 2026

   S5 Ep16 Stop Managing Time. Start Managing Priorities | Leadership Habits

   Your calendar reflects your priorities, not your intentions. In this episode of Leadership of the Leaf, we dig into one of the greatest equalizers in leadership: time. Every leader—CEO, military commander, entrepreneur, manager, or first-time supervisor—gets the same 24 hours. Yet some accomplish twice as much while others spend their days putting out fires. The difference isn’t more hours. It’s better leadership. We bust the biggest myth about time management: it’s not about getting more done. It’s priority management. You don’t manage time—time keeps moving. You manage your choices. Every “yes” is a “no” to something else. Great leaders understand this. Poor leaders treat everything as urgent. You’ll learn: Why your calendar (not your mission statement) reveals what you truly value Eisenhower’s timeless insight: “What is important is seldom urgent, and what is urgent is seldom important” How to protect Quadrant 2 work (important but not urgent)—the real work of leadership: coaching, planning, relationship-building, innovation, and process improvement Why activity is not productivity and how “busy” managers often create less value How to define your Big Rocks each quarter and put them in the calendar first The Eisenhower Matrix in action The real cost of constant interruptions and how to create protected focus time Four productivity habits of great leaders: plan tomorrow before today ends, learn to say no, delegate (don’t abdicate), and finish before starting something new Time thieves every leader must eliminate (endless meetings, email addiction, perfectionism, indecision, multitasking) Energy management: work with your peak hours, not against them A practical time-audit challenge you can run this week Simple tools and systems that support better habits Time is the one resource you can never earn back. Leadership isn’t measured by how busy you are—it’s measured by the value you create with the time you’ve been given. You don’t find time for what matters. You make time for what matters. Great leaders smoke great cigars.

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YouTube views

279

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100

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Quality

74

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

68