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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.
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Power tip: “GWC works best when you trust your gut,” Ruth Uribes
Learn how to apply GWC (Get It, Want It, Capacity) the right way and why trusting your intuition is critical. Ruth Uribes shares how spotting red flags early helps protect culture, build trust, and ensure the right people are in the right seats.
3 business growth lessons: profit, market focus & speed. Mark Stanley
Learn the key drivers of business growth with Mark Stanley. Discover why profit matters more than revenue, how to understand your market, and why speed creates competitive advantage for entrepreneurs and leadership teams.
Power tip: "Process mastery starts with micro-training", Sid Jashnani
Sid Jashnani explains how weekly micro-training inside Level 10 meetings helps teams achieve process mastery. By dedicating just 10 minutes to training processes, leaders improve accountability, strengthen team alignment, and build the consistency needed to scale their business.
EOS, leadership & listening to your inner voice. Rachel Downey
Rachel Downey shares powerful leadership insights on EOS, entrepreneurship, and trusting your inner voice. Learn how to overcome loneliness, build stronger teams, and invest in yourself to grow as a leader.
Power tip: "Reframing time & accountability", Tonya Petrozzi
In this Level 10 Leaders Power Tip, EOS Implementer Tonya Petrozzi shares a simple mindset shift to strengthen accountability in leadership teams. Learn how reframing “I didn’t have time” to “I chose to…” creates clarity, ownership, and real traction.
Leadership lessons for engineers: how technical experts become great leaders. Ron Higgs
Most engineers are promoted into leadership because of their technical expertise, yet many struggle when the job shifts from solving problems to leading people. Ron Higgs shares practical leadership lessons for technical professionals, including how to build real relationships, stay curious, and lead teams effectively when things don’t go according to plan.
Power tip: "Psychological safety in EOS®", Kyle Danner
Kyle Danner explains why every high performing team needs two things: psychological safety and a sense that they matter.
Execution drift: how to turn strategy into daily action. Dr Mike Ashby
Most strategic plans fail, not because the strategy is wrong, but because execution breaks down in the daily workflow. In this episode, Mike Ashby of Level 10 Leaders explains why execution drift happens, the hidden cost of inertia, and how managers can build the daily habits that turn quarterly goals into real results.
Power tip: "Real delegation starts with micromanagement", Linda van Egmond
Linda van Egmond explains why real delegation starts with micromanagement. Learn a practical, step-by-step approach to delegation that helps leaders scale without burnout or bottlenecks.
Everything is my fault: leadership lessons for EOS® leaders. Kenneth DeWitt
EOS® Implementer Ken DeWitt shares hard leadership lessons on accountability, managing yourself, and leading others. Practical insights for business owners who want fewer fires and better results.