The Leaders Lab
Ken Eslick
"The Leaders Lab Podcast with Ken Eslick" is a weekly show that explores the world of leadership and personal development. Host Ken Eslick, a Tony Robbins Trainer and President/Founder of The Leaders Lab, shares actionable advice and lessons from great leaders across all walks of life. Join Ken each week as he unpacks subjects like leadership mindset, business scaling, personal assessments, health & fitness, and money mindset. Ken is joined by a diverse range of expert guests, including Tommy Rosen, Nick Bradley, Moira Kucaba, Chris Singleton, and Glen Greenawalt, who bring their unique perspectives and expertise to the show. As a C-Suite Coach & Talent Acquisition Specialist with a successful F500 exit and over 500 executives placed, Ken is the ultimate guide to your leadership journey. Tune in to "The Leaders Lab Podcast" for a fresh take on personal growth and development.
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10/22/24 • 45 min
“In order to increase market share, you first have to have mind share. Those two concepts are completely correlated. And to increase your mind share, you need to have a constantly growing brand connectome...”
In this episode, we explore the cutting-edge science of consumer behavior with my guest, Leslie Zane, an award-winning marketer renowned for her expertise in unlocking brand growth.
Leslie reveals how to tap into the power of the instinctive mind—the real driver behind decision-making. It turns out that people don’t make choices with their conscious minds but with their instincts. By understanding the brain’s decision-making process, you can work with human nature to accelerate brand and business growth.
We’ll also dive into game-changing concepts like the Brand Connectome and Growth Triggers, tools designed to help you decode consumer choices and unleash the full potential of your brand.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Leslie Zane is an award-winning marketer and TEDx speaker. As the Founder and CEO of Triggers, the first brand consulting firm rooted in behavioral science, Leslie champions the primacy of the instinctive mind in brand decisions.
An alumna of Yale, Harvard Business School, and Bain & Company, Leslie is a recipient of the Congressional Women of Distinction and the Ogilvy Award. She coined the term Covid-stasis, forecasting the pandemic’s lasting psychological and behavioral effects.
Learn more about Leslie and her work here: lesliezane.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
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10/08/24 • 60 min
“8 out of every 10 problems are sourced back to lack of open honest communication. That means 8 out of every 10 problems we’re faced with at work probably could have been fixed if we got that unsaid said.”
In this week’s episode, my special guest reminds us leaders how important it is to get the unsaid said with anyone, including the team that we work with.
In this conversation, we also discuss...
“Performing” teams VS “achieving” teams
Emotional Safety Not Psychological Safety
Essential elements of a consistently high-achieving team
Creating a consistent communication business rhythm
Being powerful and overcoming any situation no matter the circumstances
Leading in times of great ambiguity and change
Innovating daily in any environment
And more!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Steven Gaffney, CEO of the Steven Gaffney Company, is the leading expert on creating Consistently High Achieving Teams (CHAT)®, the author of Unconditional Power, and a Keynote Speaker on leadership teams.
Steven has helped leaders and teams from Fortune 500 companies, U.S. government and military organizations, and industry giants such as Amazon, Marriott, Lockheed Martin, and American Express.
Guided by scientific and engineering ethos, Steven ventured into entrepreneurship, creating a company committed to resolving human relationships, as well as team and organizational challenges. Today, this engineering-inspired approach stands as th pillar of the Steven Gaffney Company and Steven Gaffney Worldwide, driving their mission of fostering high-achieving organizations and teams.
Steven simplifies the complex. He created the Powerful Culture®, 2-hour and 18-minute StrategyTM, and the course, “The Fish Isn’t Sick...The Water is Dirty” to show the tools leaders can use to have honest, open communication and resolve issues with anyone.
Steven is credited in speeches, seminars, TV and radio appearances, and books, for making immediate and lasting changes in their organizations and personal lives. As a cancer survivor, and as recognition for his
contributions, he received the Celebration of Life Award.
Learn more about Steven and his work here: stevengaffney.com
And visit justbehonest.com for a free assessment!
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
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Break Free from Stress and Other Things That Drive You to Alcohol with Ruari Fairbairns
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08/27/24 • 43 min
In this week’s episode, we talk about stress, how it sometimes pushes us to be dependent on certain substances, and how that could possibly lead to addiction.
My guest to help me talk about this topic is a former oil broker whose lifestyle pushed him to consume a lot of alcohol. He knew that something had to be done to fix this because it was starting to affect his personal life...
Many people get into drinking because of the social aspect of it. Sadly, we still live in a world that makes us think that if you don’t drink alcohol, you’ll never really be part of the “fun group”. This is despite us knowing the damaging effects of alcohol on our health.
Well, Ruari is on a mission to make us realize that alcohol is pulling you away from reaching your full potential in life...
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Ruari Fairbairns is the Founder and CEO of OYNB. He is a leading figure in the health and well-being space known for his passionate advocacy for healthier living. Ruari has been instrumental in steering OYNB to the forefront of the alcohol-free movement, inspiring over 100,000 people worldwide to reassess their relationship with alcohol, and strive to become the best version of themselves.
Learn more about Ruari and his work here: https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
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10/29/24 • 44 min
This week, I’m excited to welcome Gregory Shepard to the mic.
In this inspiring 45-minute conversation, Greg shares his journey from humble beginnings, shaped by his struggles with neurodivergence and poverty, to becoming a successful entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist.
Despite the obstacles, Greg’s determination led him to build and sell 12 businesses, and today he’s a champion for young entrepreneurs, spreading his philosophy of “Altruistic Capitalism”—the idea that business success and social good can go hand in hand.
Greg’s story of resilience and fearless optimism serves as a powerful example of how anyone can overcome adversity and create meaningful impact.
Tune in to hear Greg’s insights on navigating life’s challenges, and be inspired to take bold steps in your own leadership journey!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Gregory Shepard has built and sold 12 businesses in BioTech, TransitTech, AdTech and MarTech. He is a Forbes Book Author and contributor and has been featured or quoted in publications like Fortune, Entrepreneur, The New York Observer, The DEAL and Thrive Global. A recipient of four private equity awards for transactions between $250M to $1B, Greg has appeared on TV, Radio, and popular Podcasts. Greg has also been a TEDX and Keynote speaker at multiple universities and conferences worldwide.
As a founder at BOSS Capital Partners, Greg co-leads a global investment syndicate that focuses on series seed technology businesses that prefer operational expertise and guidance to achieve rewarding, capital-efficient outcomes. Their most recent success story is Delerrok, which was acquired by Cubic Transportation for $48M in just under 3 years of initial investment as a result of implementing Greg’s proprietary BOSS (Business Operating Support System) Methodology and Framework. BOSS–an open-source business operating system formulated by Greg’s 20+ years of entrepreneurial experience and investor expertise–was developed to empower entrepreneurs and increase the overall startup success rate.
Learn more about Greg and his work here: www.gregoryshepard.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
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How You Can Raise Your Game with Alan Stein, Jr.
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03/21/23 • 48 min
“Anytime I find that I’m not performing at the level I believe I’m capable of, I do some reflection and introspection and I find that I’m unconsciously drifting away from the basics. So I dial that back in, and work towards the mastery of the fundamentals...”
In this episode, we talk about how you can raise your game in whatever your chosen pursuit is in your career, in your business, or in life. Even if you are at a stage where you are still trying to figure out your path, this episode will give you some great moments to help you realize what it is you’re meant for. And for listeners who are already at a point in their journey where they have discovered their purpose, this conversation will instill in you or remind you ways you can continue to raise your performance + achievement + fulfillment.
My guest who joins me this week has provided some amazing and specific insights and advice around these topics, so make sure to listen from start to end...
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Alan Stein, Jr. is an experienced keynote speaker and author. At his core, he’s a performance coach with a passion for helping business leaders change behaviors. He spent 15+ years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Kobe Bryant).
Through his customized programs, he transfers his unique expertise to maximize both individual and organizational performance. Alan is a dynamic storyteller who delivers practical, actionable lessons that can be implemented immediately. He teaches proven principles on how to utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level.
Alan has helped hundreds of businesses achieve more - More impactful leadership. More sales revenue. More team cohesion. More loyal customers. He pushes them to achieve more by executing the basics consistently.
Alan utilizes the same principles he used in working with NBA superstars to teach proven strategies, and to improve individual and organizational performance. He offers practical, actionable approaches to develop a winning mindset, championship habits, and unparalleled focus.
To learn more about Alan, please visit: https://alansteinjr.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
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Is Business Franchising For You? with Lance Graulich
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03/14/23 • 36 min
“Love, love the franchising world and showing people the opportunity. Is the franchise world for you? What are you interested in? Your skills are transferable. You just need to be matched with the best business for you.”
In this episode, we talk about a specific method of business that doesn’t get talked about often, mainly because of the misconception that it always requires tons of money to invest in - and that is business franchising.
To get you excited and get you motivated for a good challenge is this week’s guest who very enthusiastically shares his experience as someone who helps people find their perfect business and helps independent business owners set up a profitable franchise system.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Lance Graulich is the CEO of ION Franchising, an industry-leading franchise consulting and development group that represents over 700 franchise brands & business opportunities in every imaginable category.
Lance helps prospective entrepreneurs find their perfect franchise for FREE. He also assists independent business owners in creating a franchise system.
Lance started out in the family business on Wall Street after receiving an economics degree. He then joined a TGIFridays franchise in Phoenix, AZ as a key executive and was vital to the rapid growth of this $225,000,000 organization.
Mr. Graulich was a multi-unit, multi-state franchise of Wingstop and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. He has created countless start-up brands and has become the industry-leading donut expert.
He is the founder of a donut chain called Pinkbox in Las Vegas. His latest start-up bakery project is with a Food Network star.
As a business start-up expert with more than 25 years of experience, he has served as President of various franchise advisory councils and boards advising emerging franchise brands.
He has helped a multitude of companies grow efficiently & effectively and is also the host of host of top 50 Business Podcast “Eye on Franchising”.
You can learn more about Lance and his work here:
http://www.eyeonfranchising.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at theleaderslab.co
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Live In Your Zone Of Genius with Sarah Fruehling
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02/28/23 • 56 min
“Let's lean into our edge together, celebrate the fullness of who we are, and support each and every one of us embracing our true zone of genius.”
In this episode, we speak about embracing our zone of genius, so we can be the best version of ourselves. As leaders, we have a lot on our plate; and most of the time, the pressure is much greater on us.
It is important to seek help when needed so we can navigate difficult situations which we do not have to do by ourselves. My guest today offers a very enlightening insight into helping ourselves so we can live life in our zones of genius and become more effective at what we do, and become happier as well in our personal lives.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Sarah Fruehling, Founder and CEO of Fruehling Coaching and Facilitation, is on a mission to help brilliant leaders, influencers, and the top 1% fulfill their highest calling as impact leaders. Her clients transform to live in their zone of genius so they experience an upward spiral of evolution and growth that leads to true financial freedom, time freedom, and unlocks their passion.
Sarah helps her clients achieve their deepest desires and greatest goals with a unique coaching style that draws on her dynamic duo of accountability and insight. As a brain nerd, she leverages her expert knowledge in positive psychology, appreciative inquiry, emotional intelligence, and communication skills to maximize her clients’ potential.
To learn more about Sarah and the work she does, check out:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fruehlingcoaching/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjoOQrf5DRr5ctLzciOKA
Also, check out her LEGENDARY LEADER ASSESSMENT here: https://legendaryleader.scoreapp.com/
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ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
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How To Build Winning Teams with Andrew Sillitoe
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01/31/23 • 45 min
“The pivotal moment for me was when I started thinking of myself as a mentor rather than just being a coach.”
In this episode, we speak about the importance of understanding the difference between a coach and a mentor. And we do that this week from the perspective of my guest who has a strong background in being a professional athlete turned coach, turned executive mentor who now develops leaders who inspire, influence, and build teams that win.
If you're tired of underperformance and ready to level up, he’s your guy! My guest is very open in sharing his leadership journey - the life events that served as his learning experiences - that brought him to where he is now. I hope you are excited, because these stories make him very relatable despite his success and accomplishments, and are bound to inspire you for your week...
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Andrew Sillitoe is fascinated with how changing our mindset can change the world around us. He has been writing, speaking and teaching on mindset since 2007, as any of his thousands of students and followers can tell you. Featured in Inc magazine and TEDx speaker, he has worked with the BBC and has four published books.
A blogger, speaker, and mental coach, he is known mostly for his work with elite athletes and business leaders.
Outside of leading multiple personal development brands, he plays and coaches ice hockey in Czechia whilst raising four children with his wife.
Andrew has failed many times in life and had some massive lows, including losing his father to a sudden heart attack when he was 16; but he turned these lows into transformation, and it was in 2007 that he became obsessed with performance improvement.
Follow him for mindset and leadership advice that actually works. You can learn more about Andrew and his work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-sillitoe/
https://www.instagram.com/andrewsillitoe/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
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10/15/24 • 45 min
On this week’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Andy Ramage, who shares his inspiring journey of breaking free from alcohol dependency and transforming his life.
Andy’s story began as a professional footballer, but after an injury ended his career, he shifted gears to create two successful financial brokerages. Despite his achievements, Andy struggled to say no to alcohol—until one decision changed everything.
After stepping away from alcohol, his entire mindset and life shifted. Now, 10 years later, Andy is one of the world’s top performance coaches, helping others unlock their potential.
Tune in to hear how Andy reclaimed a purpose-driven, fulfilling life and how you can too.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Andy co-founded the OneYearNoBeer movement and recently co-created the Dryy (with two y's) app & alcohol-free community, which collectively have helped hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of middle-lane drinkers, transform their health, work performance and happiness by taking a break from alcohol.
As a coach, Andy is in an elite group trained at the Master's Degree level in coaching psychology and positive psychology and is currently coaching at every level, from everyday heroes to premiership footballers and CEOs.
Andy now trains executive/life coaches on his treble-accredited (ICF, AC, EMCC) diploma in Coaching & Positive Psychology and also specialises in training Alcohol-Free Performance Coaches TM
Andy also works with top city firms to design resilience and mental fortitude training for their elite business professionals. In addition to the broader resilience training, Andy also provides 121 performance coaching for top performers.
Andy is also a founding partner in the Empower Sports Agency, which empowers athletes to become the CEO of their talent, and a lead trainer at the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) Business School.
In the background, Andy is working on a major documentary to create a ‘Game Changers’ style documentary for alcohol-free, due to be released in early 2025.
You can train with Andy or contact him at www.andyramage.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
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11/12/24 • 39 min
In today’s episode, we dive into what happens to businesses in an ever-evolving world shaped by rapid technological changes.
My guest this week is the author of The Phoenix Encounter Method: Lead Like Your Business Is on Fire, a book released during COVID—right when the need for adaptive, resilient leadership became crucial. It’s a conversation that remains just as relevant today, as we explore the mindset leaders need to ensure their organizations don’t just survive but thrive in the face of ongoing challenges and disruptions.
Sameer Hasija is a Professor of Technology and Operations Management at INSEAD. He earned his PhD in Operations Management and MS in Management Science Methods from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester and his BTech from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
Sameer’s teaching focuses on using a process lens to understand new levers of innovation. Using a systematic analysis of processes within and across firm boundaries, he emphasizes the role of process-based innovation in creating new business models and/or fresh competitive positioning for existing business models. Sameer conducts workshops for executives on understanding the latest developments in technology and their role in radically disrupting and/or transforming businesses.
Sameer’s current research uses an economics lens to understand the design and management of technology, knowledge, and information-intensive service systems.
Learn more about Sameer and his work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameer-hasija-47936b5/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
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How many episodes does The Leaders Lab have?
The Leaders Lab currently has 127 episodes available.
What topics does The Leaders Lab cover?
The podcast is about Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Leaders, Business, Coaching and Coach.
What is the most popular episode on The Leaders Lab?
The episode title 'Holistic Health For Chronically Fatigued Leaders with Tiffany Cagwin' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Leaders Lab?
The average episode length on The Leaders Lab is 42 minutes.
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Episodes of The Leaders Lab are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Leaders Lab?
The first episode of The Leaders Lab was released on Jun 15, 2022.
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