In this solo episode, Chris Do examines the dynamics of leadership and followership, exploring how clearly defined roles can create healthier relationships in teams, families, and businesses. Chris shares his perspective on when to lead, when to follow, and why trying to merge the two often results in frustration.
Using relatable stories, he explains how le ... Show More
Jun 3
How to Become the Authority in Your Space w/ Matthew Byrd | Ep 436
Most experts are invisible. They've put in the work, they know their field cold, and nobody has heard of them. Matthew Byrd built his authority from an entry-level position in land surveying to founding a global industry conference, and the path wasn't a big platform or viral mom ... Show More
31m 8s
May 20
How To Become World-Class At Anything w/ Jodie Cook | Ep 434
Most people think they're world-class. Most people are wrong. In this conversation, Chris sits down with Jodie Cook, entrepreneur, powerlifter, and author, to break down what it actually means to operate at the very top of any field, and what separates the truly elite from everyo ... Show More
27m 41s
Aug 2024
Becoming a Leader People will Follow with Jenni Field
Jenni Field is the Founder of Redefining Communications, author, podcaster, international speaker, and business communications strategist. She has worked in communications for almost 20 years, specializing in helping teams and leaders use communication to take people and the orga ... Show More
42m 11s
Jul 2024
💥 Self Awareness in Personal Branding with Chris Do
THIS EPISODE IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE INTERVIEWS EVER! Today I am joined by the amazing Chris Do, Chris is an Emmy award-winning designer, director, CEO and Chief Strategist of Blind and the founder of The Futur—an online education platform with the mission of teaching 1 billion pe ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 2024
580: Architects vs. Contractors: Who Really Calls the Shots? with Chris Butler of Walter Lilly
<p>Architects often struggle with balancing leadership roles, managing design integrity, and navigating the complexities of construction development. As project demands increase, they face the challenge of maintaining control while collaborating with contractors who often take on ... Show More
59m 37s
Sep 2025
635. Radical Transparency: A Leadership Edge from Ray Dalio
<p>Radical transparency isn't for the faint of heart. Most leaders hoard information, soften feedback, and protect egos. Ray Dalio flipped that script at Bridgewater Associates, building one of the world's largest hedge funds on a culture where nothing is hidden, every meeting is ... Show More
10m 52s
Oct 2025
234. Need to Know: Lead With Transparency, Character, and Silence
When it comes to leading a team, there’s no such thing as too much information.Good leadership is about good communication. And for General Stanley McChrystal, that means creating a culture of free-flowing information: “The goal is to have everyone know everything all the time,” ... Show More
25m 12s
Aug 2025
Group Negotiation Secrets: How to Lead Without Losing Control
In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Colin M. Fisher, author of The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups, to explore the hidden psychology of group dynamics. From the dinner table to the boardroom, every group is a negotiation — balancing individual go ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 2025
Geoff Woods | Tapping AI's Power as a Leader
Geoff Woods, author of "The AI-Driven Leader," joins Maril to discuss what it means to be a leader in the AI space. He explains how AI can be used to grow businesses, sharpen strategy and rethink how we lead. Geoff shares how working with AI as a thought partner helps us solve bi ... Show More
35m 19s
Aug 2025
Pulitzer Prize Winner: How to Speak So People Actually Listen | Charles Duhigg
<p>In this episode, Charles Duhigg shares how to read the room, adapt to each person, and communicate in ways that inspire personal growth. Whether on stage or in a meeting, you’ll move people to lean in, listen, and take action.</p><p>Watch the video and download the leader guid ... Show More
58m 6s