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The Legendary Leaders Podcast

The Legendary Leaders Podcast

著者： Cathleen O'Sullivan – Growth Accelerator for Leaders
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 Welcome to the Legendary Leaders podcast series! This podcast aims to inspire thousands and thousands of people to start living their best lives! My podcast guests will be sharing their own personal paths to success, the moments when they may have hit a wall that turned into their biggest breaking point, and we will be sharing some top tips on how to proactively create some exciting changes in your life. These leaders will be talking about how they started their journey, what inspired and drove them, along with the challenges they had to overcome along the way to get to where they are now, having achieved a more content and balanced life. The podcasts will cover an array of topics from the importance of selfcare and mindset, through to bravery and authenticity, and the importance of building communities and support networks. I have interviewed leaders who have all taken varied and interesting paths, from content creators, journalists through to designers, coaches, musicians and actors a business mentors, speakers and many, many more. They all faced tough challenges which served as motivation to live their best lives yet! I hope you enjoy listening to my series of podcasts as much as I have done creating them, and I really hope you take away lots to inspire, encourage and motivate you on your journey to becoming a Legendary Leader.Cathleen O'Sullivan (Merkel) マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 出世 就職活動 経済学
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  • Doug Hall - Stopping the Stupid & Creating a Smarter Workplace

    Doug Hall - Stopping the Stupid & Creating a Smarter Workplace
    2025/08/19

    Have you ever wondered why, no matter how big your ideas or how talented your team, you keep running into the same old obstacles at work? Today, in Legendary Leaders, Cathleen O'Sullivan, is talking to Doug Hall, renowned innovation expert, founder of Eureka Ranch and Brain Brew Distillery, and author of Proactive Problem Solving. Doug is on a mission to help leaders everywhere "stop the stupid" and restore real joy and creativity to the workplace.

    If you’re tired of endless meetings, redundant tasks, and systems that just don’t make sense, get ready. This episode is packed with real-world examples, practical strategies you can apply today, and leadership insights you won’t find anywhere else.



    Episode Timeline:

    00:00 The “Stop the Stupid” mission with Doug Hall

    02:19 Leadership’s silent killer, and the surprising truth about wasted time

    08:49 Doug’s journey; real-life stories of broken systems and how tiny changes spark massive engagement

    11:08 Enable employees to proactively solve problems

    18:13 Focus on fundamental processes and effective communication

    25:29 Getting leaders onboard

    36:09 Saving 3.5 hours a day stopping the stupid

    47:33 Collaborative problem-solving breakthrough

    01:03:56 Unclear strategic direction issues

    01:19:33 Embrace authentic innovation




    Key Takeaways:

    • “Stop the stupid” is a powerful lens: Most wasted time and disengagement in companies come from outdated or broken systems

    • Managers waste 3.5 hours a day on avoidable problems caused by dysfunctional processes and unclear communication.

    • Proactive problem-solving is a skill not an accident: Doug outlines a three-step system that can increase your team’s effectiveness by up to 500%.

    About Doug Hall

    Doug Hall is an innovation expert, founder of Eureka Ranch and Brain Brew Distillery, and the author of the book Proactive Problem Solving. With nearly 50 years of experience in leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship, Doug’s passion centers on helping organizations “stop the stupid”—his signature phrase for eliminating outdated systems that destroy productivity and creativity at work. Renowned for his energetic and practical approach, Doug translates complex innovation strategies into simple, actionable steps. He has worked with some of the world’s largest companies, like Nike and Disney, and brings to the table real-world stories from both consulting and running his own rapidly-scaling bourbon business. Doug’s mission is to empower leaders at all levels to create smarter, more engaging workplaces by tackling broken systems head-on and igniting the problem-solving power within their teams.

    Connect with Doug:

    Website: www.doughall.com

    Connect: 


    Find | Cathleen O’Sullivan

    Business: https://cathleenosullivan.com/

    Email: cmc@cathleenmerkelcoaching.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-merkel/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/

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    1 時間 24 分
  • Why “Being a Cow” Taught Me the Best Leadership Lessons of My Life

    Why “Being a Cow” Taught Me the Best Leadership Lessons of My Life
    2025/08/05

    Have you ever found yourself stuck in the cycle of trying to be the “perfect” leader (always switched on, always in control) only to end up burned out and disconnected? In this solo episode of Legendary Leaders, Cathleen O'Sullivan shares what happened when she finally let go of performing leadership and started showing up as herself.

    From moments of self-doubt to the awkward reality of what she calls being a “cow at work,” Cathleen opens up about the pressures we put on ourselves to look like we’ve got it all together. She talks honestly about the impact it had on her well-being, her team, and her work and what changed when she chose presence over perfection. If you're feeling the weight of doing it all, or just wondering if there’s a more human way to lead, this episode is for you.



    Episode Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction

    04:59 Leadership thrives in authenticity; burnout taught me to lead from presence, not performance.

    09:15 I wanted to lead as me with flaws, feelings, tired days and all.

    13:06 You can’t lead well in survival mode

    14:45 The power of saying “I’m not quite on today”

    16:55 Rethink feedback and self-leadership



    Key Takeaways:

    • Authenticity over perfection: Cathleen talks honestly about moving from trying to lead perfectly to simply showing up as herself. Letting go of the pressure to always have it together helped her build real trust with others even on the messy days

    • Burnout changed everything: Working non-stop to meet impossible standards left Cathleen burnt out and disconnected. That low point pushed her to slow down, get honest with herself, and start leading with more care and clarity

    • The SPACE method makes it practical: Cathleen shares a simple five-part tool to lead with more presence, not performance.



    Connect:

    Find | Cathleen O’Sullivan

    Business: https://cathleenosullivan.com/

    Email: cmc@cathleenmerkelcoaching.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-merkel/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/

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    20 分
  • Kyle McDowell - Start with We: Leading without Ego

    Kyle McDowell - Start with We: Leading without Ego
    2025/07/22
    What does it really mean to lead with authenticity and move from “I” to “We” in today’s ever-evolving workplace? In this episode of Legendary Leaders, host Cathleen O’Sullivan is joined for a second time by Kyle McDowell, bestselling author of Begin With We, speaker, leadership coach, and former Fortune 10 executive. They talk about what’s changed since his book came out, how toxic cultures take hold, and why leading with principle matters more than ever. Episode Timeline: 1:38 Kyle’s mission: moving from “I” to “We” in leadership 03:13 Cathleen invites listeners to reflect on their own leadership style and authenticity. 08:38 Kyle opens up about his long-standing experience with imposter syndrome. 12:16 The fine line between confidence and cockiness 15:31 Kyle shares his anti “fake it till you make it” stance 18:26 The continued growth of Kyle’s book, Begin With We, and teases a second book. 23:03 The value of clear, jargon-free communication in leadership 26:24 How empathy and practical advice guide Kyle’s evolution as a leader. 39:09 The challenges and impact of growing polarisation and toxicity in workplaces. 01:06:46 Kyle names his struggle with obsessing over details and how he balances strengths and weaknesses. Key Takeaways: Real Leadership Starts with Principles: Kyle and Cathleen talk about what it really means to lead with values. For Kyle, it’s about shifting from “I” to “we” and living out a set of clear, practical principles. Toxic Cultures Can’t Always Be Fixed: They unpack what toxicity can look like, from one bad boss to a whole system. Kyle shares why it’s important to know when you can create change and when it’s time to walk away. Doubt Happens, lead anyway: Both Cathleen and Kyle open up about imposter syndrome and how it shows up, even years into their careers. Kyle explains how he uses self-doubt as a check-in rather than a barrier. About Kyle McDowell: Former Fortune 10 Executive turned inspirational speaker, bestselling author and leadership coach Kyle McDowell is on a quest to create cultures of excellence and reignite leaders’ passion and purpose. With nearly three decades of experience leading tens of thousands of employees at some of America’s biggest firms, McDowell’s philosophy is rooted in his trademarked principles, The 10 WEs. While today’s workforce is plagued with uncertainty and apathy, his strategy is simple - Begin With WE. McDowell’s mission is clear: crush the deep-rooted dysfunctions so many organizations passively accept. During his incredibly successful run in corporate America, McDowell’s leadership legacy was born from delivering superior results, empowering leaders, and driving massive cultural transformations. His Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller, Begin With WE, delves into the root causes of business dysfunction, offering a remedy through The 10 WEs framework. Rather than outsourcing solutions or ignoring cultural challenges, McDowell elevates leaders and sparks massive change within organizations by adopting a mindset that prioritizes “WE” over “I,” “you,” or “me.” McDowell’s insights have earned him invitations to speak at prestigious business, educational, and nonprofit institutions, and his expertise has been featured in major national publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Inc. Magazine. Connect with Kyle: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kylemcdowellinc/ TikTok :www.tiktok.com/@kylemcdowellinc YoutTube: www.youtube.com/@kylemcdowellinc Facebook: www.facebook.com/KyleMcDowellInc X: x.com/KyleMcDowellInc LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kylemcdowellinc Website: www.kylemcdowellinc.com Connect: 
 Find | Cathleen O’Sullivan Business: https://cathleenosullivan.com/ Email: cmc@cathleenmerkelcoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathleen-merkel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_leaders_cathleenos/ FOLLOW LEGENDARY LEADERS ON APPLE, SPOTIFY OR WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO YOUR PODCASTS.
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    1 時間 19 分
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