#0421  –  Stop Fixing Problems - Do This Instead with George Pesansky

#0421 – Stop Fixing Problems - Do This Instead with George Pesansky

Author: Jon S. Rennie March 21, 2026 Duration: 38:10
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For anyone who’s ever felt that leadership advice can be too theoretical or disconnected from reality, Deep Leadership offers a grounded alternative. Host Jon S. Rennie operates from a simple, powerful belief: “Leadership is a People Business.” This isn’t about abstract concepts; it’s about the tangible, often messy work of guiding teams and organizations. Jon brings a unique perspective shaped by his time as a Cold War Submarine Officer and over two decades leading within Corporate America before founding his own manufacturing company. In each episode, he translates that extensive experience into practical, actionable insights you can apply immediately. The conversations here delve into the core of what makes leadership work-or fail-across business, culture, and society. You’ll hear from Jon and a variety of expert guests as they explore the philosophical and practical dimensions of guiding people, discussing everything from daily management challenges to broader cultural forces that shape how we work. This podcast is built on the conviction that leadership matters profoundly, and that getting it right requires depth, reflection, and a relentless focus on the human element. Tune in for thoughtful discussions that cut through the noise and get to the heart of leading well.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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#0345  –  Human-Centric Leadership with Brent Kedzierski [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:17
Today, I’m joined by Brent Kedzierski, and we're talking about Human-Centric Leadership. Brent is a leading voice in the evolution of work, focusing on improving the human condition. His role at Hexagon, a global leader…
#0344  –  Career Conversations with Julie Winkle Giulioni [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:22
Today, I’m joined by Julie Winkle Giulioni, and we're discussing employee career conversations. Julie is a champion for workplace growth and development and helps executives and leaders optimize talent and potential with…
#0342  –  How to be a Self-Aware Leader with Dr Nia Thomas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:29
Today, I’m joined by Dr. Nia Thomas, and we're discussing how to be a Self-Aware Leader. Nia is an academically awarded thought leader in self-aware leadership and practices self-aware leadership daily as a Director of a…
#0341  –  Overcoming Chaos with Gary Harpst [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:06
Today, I’m joined by Gary Harpst, and we're talking about Overcoming Chaos. Gary is the Founder of LeadFirst, which launched the first ERM (employee relationship management) system for faith-driven leaders. For over four…
#0340  –  Accelerating Team Collaboration with Tyler Plant [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:10
Today, I’m joined by Tyler Plant, and we're talking about Accelerating Team Collaboration. Tyler has led teams for more than 20 years. He is currently the Chief Revenue Officer at Simpli5, a company dedicated to maximizi…
#0339  –  Entrepreneurial Leadership with Elliot Kallen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:07
Today, I’m joined by Elliot Kallen, and we're talking about Entrepreneurial Leadership. Elliot has amassed a wealth of leadership experience over four decades, running several companies he founded. These companies includ…
#0338  –  Purpose-Driven Leadership with Staci Wallace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:53
Today, I’m joined by Staci Wallace, and we're talking about Purpose-Driven Leadership. Staci is an 8-time author, speaker, recording artist, podcast host, and expert in business psychology and life mastery. She is the CE…
#0337  –  Boldness in Leadership with TD Smyers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:41
Today, I’m joined by TD Smyers, and we're talking about Boldness in Leadership. TD is a career servant leader with over 30 years of top-level executive experience across three major economic sectors. He is an executive c…

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