Show overview
The Global Leadership Podcast has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 116 episodes. That works out to roughly 70 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 9th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 27 min and 42 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 36 episodes published. Published by Global Leadership Network.
From the publisher
You have influence, right where you are. We'll help you ignite it — at work, home, church and in your community. The Global Leadership Podcast brings you honest, practical conversations with world-class leadership experts across industries. Past guests have included Craig Groeschel, Joni Eareckson Tada, Coach K, Erin Meyer, Marcus Buckingham, Juliet Funt, Ryan Leak and more. Your hosts David Ashcraft, President & CEO of the Global Leadership Network (GLN), and Whitney Putnam, VP of Marketing and Communications at GLN, draw on GLN's 30 years of curating fresh, actionable leadership insights. The GLN is the creator of the Global Leadership Summit, which reaches more than 350,000 leaders worldwide every year. Learn more at https://www.globalleadership.org/. Because everyone wins when the leader gets better.
Latest Episodes
View all 116 episodesEp219: What People-First Leadership Actually Requires (with Julio Garcia)
Ep 218: Developing Leaders Who Can Go Further Than You (with David Ashcraft)
Ep 217: What Great Leaders Do: Two Powerful Practices (with Andy Stanley)
Ep 216: Building a Culture That Develops Leaders (with David Ashcraft)
Ep 215: How Leaders Make Ideas Stick (with Emma Kuhl Pitts)
Ep 214: Excellence, Influence and the Making of the Summit (with Lori Hermann)
Ep 213: Our Favorite Moments, Spring 2026—Four Leadership Lessons for Uncertain Seasons (with Whitney Putnam and Eric Case)
Ep 212: Why Productivity Starts with Clarity (with David Ashcraft)
Ep 211: On Calling, Counsel and Courageous No's (with Priscilla Shirer)
Ep 210: What Leaders Miss About Motivation, Purpose and Progress (with Chris McChesney)
Ep 209: Communication, Candor and Trust (with David Ashcraft)
Ep 208: Leading When the Plan Falls Apart with Craig Groeschel
Ep 207: Leading Through Leadership Hijacks with Edgar Sandoval
Ep 206: When Leadership Gets Hijacked: Reclaiming Your Focus, Identity, and Definition of Success (with David Ashcraft)
Ep 205: Our Favorite Moments, Winter 2026 — Lessons on Resilience, Presence, and Perspective (with Whitney Putnam and Eric Case)
Ep 204: Why Culture Is a Leader's Responsibility (and How to Shape It) with Jenni Catron
S9 Ep 203Ep 203: How Leaders Use Strategy (with David Ashcraft)
Strategy can feel intimidating. Maybe it brings up pressure to get it right. Maybe it feels restrictive. Or maybe it's something you've been avoiding because you're not quite sure where to start. In this episode, Whitney Putnam sits down with GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft to simplify strategy and make it practical. Together, they unpack why strategy matters at every level of leadership—and why waiting for perfect clarity might be the very thing holding you back. If you've ever felt stuck trying to "figure it all out" before taking a step forward, this conversation will help you move.
S9 Ep 202Ep 202: Creating Meaningful Change Through Faith and Entrepreneurship (with Justin Forman)
Leadership isn't just about building something successful; it's about building something meaningful, aligning what you believe with how you lead and using what you've been given to make a difference. Today's guest is someone who has spent years helping leaders do exactly that. Justin Forman is a strategist and leader working at the intersection of faith, entrepreneurship. He's the cofounder and president of Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor: global movements helping more than 1 million leaders integrate faith and how they lead and build businesses. Justin brings people together—entrepreneurs investors, and leaders—to move from good intentions to lasting impact. GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft recently sat down with Justin to talk about how faith, media and entrepreneurship can create meaningful change and what it looks like to build something that truly matters overtime.
S9 Ep 201Ep 201: Five Essential Functions of Leadership (with Henry Cloud)
Dr. Henry Cloud is a bestselling author, psychologist, and leadership expert whose work on boundaries, relationships, and emotional health has shaped leaders around the world. If you are familiar with Henry, you know that he doesn't just diagnose problems—he helps leaders understand what growth actually looks like, and how we can take responsibility for it in real life. Our President and CEO, David Ashcraft, recently sat down with Dr. Cloud for a conversation about his upcoming book Your Desired Future. This book is basically a masterclass in how to lead—yourself and other people and is exactly what we've come to expect from Henry: deep psychological insight with super practical application. Whether you are just getting started in your leadership journey, or you've been at it for a while now, this conversation is an absolute game-changer, and we are so glad we can bring it to you today.
S9 Ep 200Ep 200: Resilience for Leaders (with David Ashcraft)
Today we're talking with GLN president and CEO David Ashcraft about resilience. Honestly, sometimes I love the word, "resilience." However, sometimes I kind of hate it: usually when I'm in the middle of a really challenging time that I just wish would end. This conversation will help you think about why resilience is necessary and the importance of celebrating small wins. With the right inputs, we can be resilient leaders.