The StrongLead Podcast with Chad Hall helps you master the craft of leadership so you can contribute something truly amazing to the world. Get the insight, encouragement, and lessons you need to grow into a strong leader.
You've heard about "too much of a good thing". In this week's episode, Chad shares three good leadership traits that can get overdone to the point of interfering with performance and degrading effectiveness: safety, information, and empathy. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
2/4/26 • 15:00
Greatness isn't just for other people; it's also an option for you. But to get there, you have to defeat the enemies of greatness. In this episode, Chad helps you identify and defeat the five most common enemies of greatness. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
1/28/26 • 23:20
Most leaders are either drowning in information or feel in the dark. In this episode, Chad breaks down what business owners actually want to know and how to communicate it fast. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
1/21/26 • 17:34
Chad examines the key behaviors that set true leaders apart from those in leadership roles. He highlights the importance of self-leadership, prioritizing team success over personal gain, reflecting on turnover to understand leadership shortcomings, and embracing continuous growth. He encourage listeners to assess their alignment with these behaviors to enhance their leadership effectiveness and foster stronger teams. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
1/14/26 • 19:44
Before jumping into the new year, it's smart to close out the old year properly. How do you do that? In this episode, Chad shares 5 questions that will help you review the year that just happened and prepare for the one that's to come. (Ep. 95 remastered. Originally released January 3, 2022.) Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
1/7/26 • 20:41
Business acumen is about having good common sense and intuition for the business you are in. And it's not just for the bigwig leaders in the c-suite. In this episode, Chad shares three areas of business acumen that can strengthen your team, no matter their position in the org chart. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
12/31/25 • 18:34
If you want to work people to life, you need a great culture. On the other hand, if you want to work people to death, a toxic culture will do the trick. In this episode, Chad shares four signs of a toxic culture so you can spot the need for change. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
12/24/25 • 22:07
Strong leaders are great at solving problems. But too often leaders approach problems the wrong way and end up spinning their wheels, wasting their time, and making matters worse. In this episode, Chad shares four ways you can stop solving the wrong problems. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
12/17/25 • 19:20
Last episode, we helped you recognize that you are too busy. So what do you do about it? In this episode, Chad shares four practical and powerful ways you can dial down your busyness and move closer to a sane and fulfilling life. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
12/10/25 • 18:34
Busy seems like an unwelcome norm in so many of our lives. But how do we know when we are "too" busy? In this episode, Chad examines four signs that you need to dial down your busyness. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
12/3/25 • 16:37
Robert Greene's classic book, The 48 Laws of Power, describes the world as it really is, not as we might wish it were. In this week's episode, Chad takes a look at just four of those laws and how they apply to you, especially if you're not in the top level of leadership. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
11/26/25 • 22:48
Leadership is filled with key decisions that can make or break things. That's why strong leaders strive to be discerning. In this episode, Chad shares five ways you can improve your discernment. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
11/19/25 • 18:37
Firing someone is never fun, but doing it poorly makes it way worse for everyone. In this episode, Chad unpacks five common mistakes leaders make when letting someone go. Avoid these mistakes so you handle a tough situation with strength and steadiness. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
11/12/25 • 22:21
You've heard about getting the right people on the bus and the right people in the right seats, but what seat are on "the bus" of your business? In this episode, Chad breaks down the five kinds of seats and what success looks like in each one. Whether you're driving the bus or just trying to get in the right seat, this episode is for you. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
11/5/25 • 24:37
Author Dan Sullivan describes four freedoms that entrepreneurs want. In this week's episode, Chad unpacks each of these four freedoms and explores how they serve as a great gauge for success for every strong leader. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
10/29/25 • 21:46
Business runs on trust. And there is no real trust without vulnerability. So why is there so little appropriate vulnerability at work? In this episode, Chad shares the three big hindrances to vulnerability and how you can overcome them to create high performing teams. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
10/22/25 • 22:10
Your attitude is often contagious. Learn the 5 most contagious attitude diseases and how to avoid them. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
10/15/25 • 20:52
A clear purpose gives meaning to your life, work, and leadership. But what if you don't know your purpose? In this episode, Chad helps you lay the groundwork necessary for knowing your purpose. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
10/8/25 • 20:32
The higher you go, the more you'll feel a tension that is specific to leaders: you'll need to grow more focused and take a wider perspective. In this episode, Chad shares three ways to navigate the tension. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
10/1/25 • 14:26
Performance isn't just about talent or effort —it's about what gets in the way. In this episode, Chad highlights five common interferences that hold leaders back. You'll learn how to spot them, reduce them, and unleash more of your true potential at work and beyond. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
9/24/25 • 22:12
Great leaders have heroes. In this episode, Chad shares why it's important to name your heroes (and where to find them). (Ep. 62 remastered. Originally released March 1, 2021.) Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
9/17/25 • 19:22
In the game of chess, each piece has a distinct set of limits and abilities. The same is true for the members of your team. When you stop treating everybody the same, you'll take a big step toward greater effectiveness. (Ep. 58 remastered. Originally released February 1, 2021.) Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
9/10/25 • 16:08
Some decisions are clear, others are complicated, but many are just plain foggy (a.k.a. "complex"). In this episode, Chad shares four principles to help you know how to lead in in those situations when you'll never have all the answers and you still need to keep moving forward. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
9/3/25 • 21:48
Love is not an emotion. Thomas Aquinas wisely defined love as "willing good for another person".In this week's episode, Chad shares five types of good that you can will for the people around you--five practical, non-emotional ways to truly love those you lead. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
8/27/25 • 19:29
Influence occurs on three levels: modeling, relating, and overtly influencing. In this episode, Chad shares the power of influencing in these three ways and the three common mistakes leaders need to avoid when exercising influence. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
8/20/25 • 21:54
Digital overload is rewiring how we think—and not in a good way. In this episode, Chad shares how leaders are losing the ability to do deep work, creative thinking, and strategic problem solving because of too much information. Listen and learn the seven ways you can reclaim your brain. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
8/13/25 • 20:07
People want their work to matter, and in this episode, Chad shares 5 ways you, as a leader, can make work more meaningful. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
8/6/25 • 20:43
Total losers are easy to spot, but there are three types of people who bring something valuable to the team and we are tempted to tolerate even though they are far from being an ideal team player. In this week's episode, Chad tells you how to spot bulldozers, charmers, and pawns and why you don't want these people on your team. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
7/30/25 • 18:34
Strong leaders don't just read the room, they set the temperature in the room by being intentional about the emotional energy they have. In this episode, Chad shares the four types of weather you bring and how to make sure the weather you bring is the weather that is needed. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
7/23/25 • 18:12
Too often in business, meetings just don't matter–they're boring, they're a waste of time, or they're frustrating in one of a hundred different ways. In this episode, Chad examines the essentials for making your meetings work to help you and your business succeed. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
7/16/25 • 21:20
