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Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.

Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.

By: Scott J. Allen
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Practical Wisdom for Leaders is your fast-paced, forward-thinking guide to leadership. Join host Scott J. Allen as he engages with remarkable guests—from former world leaders and nonprofit innovators to renowned professors, CEOs, and authors. Each episode offers timely insights and actionable tips designed to help you lead with impact, grow personally and professionally, and make a meaningful difference in your corner of the world.

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Episodes
  • The Wake I Leave with Dr. Joel Rothaizer
    Dec 3 2025

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    Dr. Joel Rothaizer is a psychologist, executive coach, organizational consultant and leadership development specialist. He’s Board Certified in Organizational & Business Consulting Psychology, and a Master Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. His book on leadership, called Clear Impact, has been strongly endorsed by Ken Wilber. The head of Integral Zen calls it the most integral book on leadership he’s ever read.

    A Few Quotes From This Episode

    • “You leave a wake in every interaction. The real question is not just what kind of wake you left, but whether you even noticed.”
    • “Thirty seconds before every conversation, set a task goal and a people goal. That one habit can catapult your leadership capacity.”
    • “Performance isn’t about you or me — it’s about how we’re doing together. Start a performance conversation with that and everything shifts.”

    Resources Mentioned in This Episode

    • Book: Clear Impact by Dr. Joel Rothaizer
    • Article: Guaranteed to Optimize Your Leadership Effectiveness in Minutes a Day by Dr. Joel Rothaizer
    • Article: The Wake I Leave by Dr. Joel Rothaizer
    • Article: Co-Responsibility: The Essential Foundation for Effective Performance Collaboration by Dr. Joel Rothaizer
    • Article: Organizational Leader: Do You Really “Think Systems”?
    • Book: Cloudless Mind: Conversations on Buddhahood by Dan Brown
    • Ted Talk: Everyday Leadership by Drew Dudley

    About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

    • The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership.

    About Scott J. Allen

    • Website
    • Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders

    My Approach to Hosting

    • The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and explorati


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    44 mins
  • Listening Without Agenda with Andrew McMasters
    Nov 26 2025

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    Andrew McMasters is an actor, director, and consultant who helps leaders and teams strengthen communication, collaboration, and presence through the power of performance. As the author of Listening Without Agenda, he blends acting techniques with business strategy to create authentic, engaging, and effective leadership.

    A Few Quotes From This Episode

    • “Actors learn to use their bodies to communicate. Leaders forget that their body is one of the tools they use.”
    • “Make your scene partner look good. That is what creates true collaboration.”
    • “In improv, you cannot hold on to your agenda. You have to build something together.”

    Resources Mentioned in This Episode

    • Andrew's Website
    • Book: Slow Horses

    About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

    • The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership.

    About Scott J. Allen

    • Website
    • Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders

    My Approach to Hosting

    • The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.



    ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!
    ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.
    ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.
    📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles.
    🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website.



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    47 mins
  • Slow Is Smooth, Smooth Is Fast with Jon Macaskill
    Nov 19 2025

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    Jon Macaskill is a retired Navy SEAL Commander turned speaker, mindfulness teacher, and leadership coach. Over his 24-year military career, he led special operations organizations ranging from 16 men to over 2,500 people. Today, he blends hard-earned military lessons with mindful leadership tools to help individuals and organizations grow through resilience, grit, and compassion. At the heart of it all, he uses his voice, presence, and past (especially the hard parts) to help others unlock their potential.

    A Couple of Quotes From This Episode

    • “Being nice feels good in the moment. Being kind is longer lasting.”
    • “I would rather not pick a side and join the two sides than pick a side and divide us.”

    Resources Mentioned in This Episode

    • Jon's Website
    • Book: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia.
    • Book: Lifespan by David Sinclair

    About The International Leadership Association (ILA)

    • The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership.

    About Scott J. Allen

    • Website
    • Weekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for Leaders

    My Approach to Hosting

    • The views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic.



    ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!
    ⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.
    ➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.
    📜 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter featuring four hand-picked articles.
    🌎 You can learn more about my work on my Website.



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    39 mins
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