Deep Leadership
Jon S. Rennie
Show overview
Deep Leadership has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 438 episodes. That works out to roughly 310 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 40 min and 45 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 29 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 101 episodes published. Published by Jon S. Rennie.
From the publisher
“Leadership is a People Business.” That's the philosophy of this leadership podcast from Jon Rennie. It's real-world, actionable advice from Jon as well as his expert guests. As a former Cold War Submarine Officer who spent 22 years leading businesses in Corporate America before starting his own manufacturing business, he knows that leadership matters!
Latest Episodes
View all 438 episodes#0438 – Why the Best Leaders Never Planned to Be Leaders with Jessie Hathcock
#0437 – Your Body Knows You’re Burned Out Before You Do with Melissa Gonzalez
#0436 – Why the Best Leaders Stop Trying to Control Everything with Yining Wang
#0435 – Why Your Excuses Are Holding You Back with Patrick Engasser
#0434 – Why High-Trust Teams Outperform Everyone Else with Dr. Dennis Reina & Dr. Michelle Reina
#0433 – Why Innovation Fails Without the Right People with Dr. Bruce Vojak
#0432 – Why Authentic Leadership Is So Hard at Work with Dr. Rashidah Leverett
#0431 – Why High Performers Will Win in the AI Era (and Others Won’t) with Jacob Morgan
#0430 – The Networking Mistake That Could Cost You Your Career with Greg Roche
#0429 – Why Smart People Get the World Wrong with Peter Lamont
#0428 – Why Self-Awareness Is the Leadership Skill Most Leaders Lack with Margaret Andrews
#0427 – Leadership Decisions You Can’t Afford to Get Wrong with Dr. Linda Henman
#0426 – Stop Being the Fixer & Start Leading People with Robert Heath, Sr.
#0425 – Great at Your Job? That Doesn’t Mean You’re a Great Leader with Dr. Peter James
#0424 – Broken Trust: How Great Leaders Fix It with Dr. Darryl Stickel
#0423 – Claim Authority First – Then Figure It Out with Tom Kubiniec
Ep 422#0422 – Crisis Is Coming. Are You Ready? With Stephanie Craig
Crisis Is Coming. Are You Ready? Every leader will face a crisis. The question is whether you’ll be prepared—or caught off guard. In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with Stephanie Craig, President of Kith, to talk about what most leaders get wrong about crisis management—and how to fix it before it’s too late. Stephanie shares why crisis preparedness is a mindset, not a checklist, and how trust, clarity, and communication determine whether your organization survives—or comes out stronger. We also dive into: Why most companies treat crisis prep like a “check-the-box” exercise The difference between your brand and your reputation (and why it matters) How to build trust before a crisis hits Real-world examples of companies that turned potential disasters into wins Practical ways small and mid-sized businesses can prepare without massive budgets If you lead a team, run a business, or want to become a better leader—this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss. Connect with Stephanie Craig:🌐 Website: https://kith.co📊 Crisis Resilient 365: https://crisisresilient365.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigstephanie/ Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 421#0421 – Stop Fixing Problems - Do This Instead with George Pesansky
Stop Fixing Problems! Most leaders are trained to hunt problems, fix issues, and eliminate failure. But what if that mindset is actually limiting performance? In this episode, Jon sits down with George Pesansky, author of Super Performance, to challenge the way we think about leadership, operations, and improvement. Instead of obsessing over what’s broken, George explains how the best leaders identify what’s working—and then scale it. You’ll learn: Why focusing on failure holds teams back The concept of the “Golden Hour” and how to replicate peak performance How leaders unknowingly create a culture of mediocrity Why your best people may be holding back (and how to unlock them) A better way to drive consistent, high-level results If you want to build a high-performing team, it starts with changing what you pay attention to. George Pesansky's resources: https://georgepesansky.com/ https://myblendedlearning.com/ https://amzn.to/4lJm4gU Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 420#0420 – The Success Trap: Why High Achievers Feel Empty at the Top with Keren Eldad
The Success Trap: Why High Achievers Feel Empty at the Top Success is supposed to make you happy… so why do so many high achievers feel trapped? In this episode of the Deep Leadership podcast, I talk with executive coach and author Keren Eldad about the hidden emotional cost of ambition. We explore why success and happiness often move in opposite directions, how leaders unknowingly build a “gilded cage,” and why perfectionism, hustle culture, and chasing the wrong goals can leave even the most accomplished people feeling empty. Keren shares practical insights on breaking free from the relentless pursuit of more, rethinking success, and leading from purpose instead of pressure. If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or high performer who feels like your ladder might be leaning against the wrong wall, this conversation will challenge how you think about success. Learn more about Keren Eldad and her book Gilded https://amzn.to/4bqmRPaSubscribe to Deep Leadership for more conversations that help build a world with better bosses Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 419#0419 – The Confidence Trap: Why Great Performers Choke Under Pressure with Scott Papek
The Confidence Trap: Why Great Performers Choke Under Pressure Why do talented athletes, leaders, and entrepreneurs sometimes lose confidence in the moments that matter most? In this episode of the Deep Leadership Podcast, I sit down with mindset coach Scott Papek to explore why even high performers struggle with pressure, overthinking, and self-doubt. Scott works with athletes from middle school through college, helping them build the mental skills needed to compete with confidence. Together they discuss how confidence is actually trained, why negative self-talk and fear of judgment sabotage performance, and how focusing on effort instead of outcomes can dramatically improve results. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why confidence comes from preparation and belief• The real reason people choke under pressure• How self-talk impacts performance• Why worrying about what others think kills confidence• How athletes train their minds to perform at their best If you want to perform better under pressure, whether in sports, business, or leadership, this episode is for you. Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, mindset, and building better teams. Scott Papek's Resources: https://www.maxoutmindset.com/ Sponsors: Cadre of Men Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices