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Hosted by David Reyes Learning Leadership: In Practice is a reflective podcast exploring leadership as a practice shaped by learning, experience, and honest reflection. Rooted in the concept of learning leadership, inspired by Learning Leadership, the show draws from books, teaching, leadership development work, and real-world experience to examine how leaders grow over time. Episodes include thoughtful reflections, limited series, and insights drawn from both leadership literature and unexpected places. This podcast is for leaders who believe growth does not stop with a title and who are committed to staying curious, continuing to learn, and leading with intention. <br/><br/><a href="https://davidreyes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">davidreyes.substack.com</a>

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June 1, 2026

Episode 13: What PLS Taught Me About Leadership and Community

<p>There’s a quote from The Office that I have used more times than I can count:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gvk0_6p_-s">“I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.”</a></p><p></p><p>That is exactly how I feel when I look back on my time in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.presidentialleadershipscholars.org/apply#approach-to-leadership">Presidential Leadership Scholars program.</a></p><p>When I first applied, I knew I would love the intersection of presidential history and leadership development. I have always been fascinated by the decisions presidents made, the moments they navigated, and the way leadership shows up in history. But what I did not fully expect was how meaningful the cohort would become.</p><p>I came in hoping for a great network of professionals. What I found was a great network of relationships.</p><p>In this episode, I reflect on what it meant to be part of a cohort of leaders from across the country who were not only accomplished in their own fields, but deeply committed to learning from one another. During one of the most personal seasons of my life, this group became a source of care, encouragement, and friendship.</p><p>That experience reminded me that leadership development is not just content. It is community.</p><p>The Presidential Leadership Scholars program describes its approach as one that challenges Scholars to grow in an environment where individual experiences are respected, supported, and valued. Scholars are also encouraged to engage with people whose experiences and perspectives differ from their own, seek understanding even in disagreement, and include diverse perspectives when framing challenges and responses. </p><p>This episode is the first in a short series where I’ll be unpacking some of the lessons I learned through PLS.</p><p>But before getting into those themes, I wanted to start with the people.</p><p>Because the people made the experience what it was.</p><p>PLS reminded me that meaningful leadership is not meant to be done alone. Leadership is shaped around tables, in conversations, through friendships, and in communities that help us carry what we are called to do.</p><p>I hope this episode encourages you to think about the people who are shaping your leadership — and the people whose leadership you are helping shape along the way.</p><p></p><p><strong>Learn more about the Presidential Leadership Scholars program and application process here:</strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.presidentialleadershipscholars.org/apply#approach-to-leadership">https://www.presidentialleadershipscholars.org/apply#approach-to-leadership</a></p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://davidreyes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">davidreyes.substack.com</a>

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May 17, 2026

Episode 12: Learning Leadership Through Deliberate Practice

<p>In this episode of Learning Leadership in Practice, I close out the Five Fundamentals series from <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4tZ4Z5f">Learning Leadership</a><a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/4tZ4Z5f"> by James Kouzes and Barry Posner</a> with the fifth and final fundamental: <strong>Practice Deliberately</strong>.</p><p>Leadership is not something we learn once, talk about once, or master once. It is something we practice in real moments, real conversations, and real seasons of uncertainty, transition, responsibility, and growth.</p><p>In this episode, I reflect on how our current leadership moments can become our classroom. The tension we are navigating, the difficult conversation we are preparing for, the decision we are trying to make, and the uncertainty we are carrying can all become places where leadership is formed.</p><p>I also share how this podcast itself was born out of a disorienting season and became a place to reflect out loud on what I was reading, what I was living, and how those two things were shaping the way I lead. At its core, this episode is a reminder that learning leadership is not just about knowledge. It is about application. It is about practice. It is about paying attention to what life and leadership are teaching us in real time.Deliberate practice invites us to turn our leadership life into a case study. To slow down long enough to ask what we are learning, how we are showing up, and what kind of leader we are becoming.</p><p><strong>Reflective Questions</strong></p><p>• What leadership moment are you navigating right now that could become your classroom?</p><p>• How are you practicing leadership deliberately in the roles, relationships, and responsibilities you already have?</p><p>• What daily habit could help you become a better learning leader tomorrow than you were today?</p><p>If this episode resonates with you, feel free to share it with someone who is also committed to growing as a leader.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for learning alongside me.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://davidreyes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">davidreyes.substack.com</a>

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April 13, 2026

Episode 11: Learning Leadership Through Engaging Support

<p>In this episode of Learning Leadership in Practice, David explores the next principle from <a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3Ol54RR">Learning Leadership</a><a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3Ol54RR"> by James Kouzes and Barry Posner</a>: <strong>Engage Support</strong>.</p><p>Leadership is not a solo pursuit. Kouzes and Posner’s research makes it clear that the most effective leaders actively seek out the support, wisdom, and feedback of others. You cannot lead alone, and you cannot learn alone.</p><p>In this episode, David reflects on stepping into a leadership role where he was leading individuals more tenured than he was, and the tension of moving from needing to have answers to learning how to invite others into the process. What began as uncertainty and imposter syndrome became a season of growth as he leaned into the wisdom, feedback, and partnership of those around me.</p><p>He also explore the importance of building strong connections, seeking out mentors and role models, and developing a posture of curiosity and openness to feedback. Because leadership growth requires both support and trust — and often begins with the willingness to go first.</p><p>At its core, this episode is a reminder that the best leaders are not those who go it alone, but those who intentionally surround themselves with people who will challenge, encourage, and develop them.</p><p>Reflective Questions</p><p>• Who are the people actively shaping your leadership today?• Where might you need to engage support more intentionally in this season?</p><p></p><p>If this episode resonates with you, feel free to share it with someone who is also committed to growing as a leader.</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://davidreyes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">davidreyes.substack.com</a>

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What is Learning Leadership: In Practice?

Hosted by David Reyes

Learning Leadership: In Practice is a reflective podcast exploring leadership as a practice shaped by learning, experience, and honest reflection.

Rooted in the concept of learning leadership, inspired by Learning Leadership, the show draws from books, teaching, leadership development work, and real-world experience to examine how leaders grow over time. Episodes include thoughtful reflections, limited series, and insights drawn from both leadership literature and unexpected places.

This podcast is for leaders who believe growth does not stop with a title and who are committed to staying curious, continuing to learn, and leading with intention. <br/><br/><a href="https://davidreyes.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">davidreyes.substack.com</a>

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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