the podcast
Ryan Castle sits down with founders, operators, and people leaders to talk about what it really takes to lead: the decisions behind the wins, the habits that hold up under pressure, and how they close the gap between a good plan and real execution. Real stories, not just theory. If you lead people and want your strategy to actually land, this is your show.
Fight less, win more: The missing manual to “Never split the difference”. Jonathan B Smith
Best-selling author Jonathan B. Smith breaks down real-world negotiation skills, tactical empathy, and decision-making tools leaders can use immediately.
Power tip: "The #1 CEO skill: Strategic focus," Hector Alvarado
In this Power Tip, Hector Alvarado explains why top CEOs grow faster by doing less. He breaks down the power of strategic focus, why saying no drives better results, and how leaders can create impact by stripping away distractions and executing a few aligned priorities relentlessly.
Visionary–Integrator partnership insights. Megan Long
This episode explores how second-in-command leaders strengthen the visionary–integrator partnership, with Megan Long sharing practical tools, mindset shifts and coaching insights for running a stronger, more aligned EOS business.
Power tip: "How to find the feedback loop that kills your rocks," Dianne Cubinar
Learn how invisible feedback gaps slow EOS® execution and discover a simple system to keep your team aligned, confident, and moving fast.
What a fractional COO really does for your business. Jen Hamilton
Fractional COO Jen Hamilton shares how to fix operational bottlenecks, build stronger teams, and use fractional leadership to scale your business with confidence.
Power tip: "SMBs: Read the Room & Assess," Shawn Dan
Discover how Fractional Integrator Shawn Dan helps SMBs running on EOS® “read the room,” right-size their tools, and streamline meetings, scorecards, and communication for smoother, more effective execution.
Building multi-generational teams that perform. Sarah Williams
Leading Culture founder Sarah Williams reveals why people, not numbers, drive performance, and how clarity, decision-making, recognition, and belonging can unlock the potential of every generation in your workplace.
Power Tip “Stop Talking, Start Moving: Leadership Momentum,” Beth Jacobs
Learn how vChief’s Beth Jacob helps leaders break analysis paralysis, fill critical roles faster, and keep business momentum strong through action over perfection.
Bringing Navy SEAL precision to high-performing teams. Dan Kasper
Former Navy SEAL and Piloteer.ai Co Founder Dan Kasper reveals how real time AI driven feedback, fast coaching loops, and chameleon like leadership can transform managers into high performing leaders.
Power Tip: “Getting Unstuck in 15 Minutes,” Adam Goldschmiedt
Feeling stuck as a leader? EOS coach Adam Goldschmiedt shares a simple 15-minute exercise to help you reset, refocus, and take action on what matters most.