The 3x5 Leadership Podcast

About The 3x5 Leadership Podcast

Leaders can't pour from an empty cup. This show fills your cup by offering practical strategies so you can live, lead, and learn more intentionally.

Publisher

The 3x5 Leadership Team

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Dec 2022

Latest episode

29 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

34 of 50 episodes have a transcript.

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   29 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   #50 On Leadership Initiative: Everyone is Just Waiting for Someone Else to Do Something

   Welcome to the 3x5 leadership podcast―a show dedicated to making more intentional leaders regardless of role, rank, or responsibility because we believe that better leaders and build a better world. The reality is, however, that you cannot successfully and sustainably pour into others from an empty cup. So, how do you keep your cup full as a leader? This show aims to help by filling your cup with simple, practical strategies so you can live, lead, and learn more intentionally. You can listen to the episode on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-3x5-leadership-podcast/id1661417913) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7hqfM2T2Nur3odlMT08SHv)! Occasionally, we all catch ourselves thinking, “someone should do something about this.” Maybe the issue is in your neighborhood, your favorite coffee shop, or your workplace. And maybe—whether you realize it or not—you’re the “someone” who should do “something.” In this episode, we’ll show you how taking initiative can elevate your leadership and position you as a catalyst for meaningful change within your team or organization. We’ll offer a fresh perspective on initiative and help you push through the internal hesitation that often keeps people from stepping forward. You’ll also see how your initiative can influence others when you begin applying practical habits like: Changing your attitude toward problems—and therefore changing how you respond to them Approaching challenges methodically, with enough energy to both begin and persist Refusing to stop when something reaches the “done” pile, and instead building momentum for what comes next Many of the most meaningful improvements in any organization began because one person chose not to wait. The changes you admire likely came from someone doing what others noticed but avoided. This episode is your reminder that leadership often begins before permission is given. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to step forward, this is your encouragement to become the kind of person who sees what needs to happen—and starts. Related Episodes Interested in learning more? Check out these related 3x5 Leadership podcast episodes. #15 My Best New Management Practice for the Year (https://www.3x5leadership.com/podcasts/the-3x5-leadership-podcast/episodes/2148401085) #19 Delegate Better (https://www.3x5leadership.com/podcasts/the-3x5-leadership-podcast/episodes/2148537802) #40 Don’t Let Your Books Die on the Shelf: Building a Reflection System for Leaders (https://www.3x5leadership.com/podcasts/the-3x5-leadership-podcast/episodes/2149147710) Things We Reference in the Episode Book by Brendon Burchard, The Motivation Manifesto (https://amzn.to/4bBieSr) Bood by Clay Scroggins, How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge (https://amzn.to/4uESNbc) Discover More Like and Review the Show! If you found this episode valuable, we invite you to give the show a like and review. It builds our credibility, helping others discover the show and know it’s worth their time. Join Our Email List. When you do, you’ll get free, weekly insights sent straight to your inbox to help fill your cup as a leader. Subscribe and learn more at the Welcome page (https://www.3x5leadership.com/welcome). Introducing our Leadership University coming in a few months! If you’re interested, you can learn more and sign up to be the first to know when it’s ready at our Leadership University page (https://www.3x5leadership.com/university). Until next episode, friends, take care and lead well!

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   22 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   #49 Three Management Tools to Build Leadership Capacity

   Host [Host Name] shares three management tools to help listeners control personal resources, improve time management, and streamline execution for greater effectiveness.

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   15 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   #48 What Makes the Best Teams? Understanding the Power of Cohesion.

   Host [Host Name] explores the power of team cohesion, offering practical strategies to build stronger, more connected teams in this interview.

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#50 On Leadership Initiative: Everyone is Just Waiting for Someone Else to Do Something

Published 29 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Initiative is the proactive ability and willingness to take action without waiting for direction. So a few clarifying notes about that definition. The word proactive. That means you have certain skills, you have some influence, and doesn't have to be big, and you have some awareness, which is like a sense of what needs to be done. Given that, you don't need to be told what to do. So that's proactive. We also use the word ability, which means you don't have to solve every problem. Start with the ones that align with your skills and your interests. I would say that there are likely plenty of those to begin with. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

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0

YouTube

63

Engagement

27

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