Just after 2 a.m. on April 11, the U.S. Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Caine as the 22nd Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As it turns out, Ryan had the opportunity to interview Gen. Caine a few years ago as part of The Daily Stoic Leadership Challenge.In honor of his recent confirmation, today’s episode is Ryan and Gen. Caine ... Show More
Jun 15
Recognize These Signs of Weakness | 7 Daily Habits That Will Change Your Life
To the untrained eye, ego can be mistaken for confidence. In reality, the person doesn’t feel that way inside at all.📚 Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday | https://store.dailystoic.com/🪙 Whatever we’re doing in life—whether we’re aspiring to do something, experiencing success or ... Show More
7m 1s
Jun 14
A Stoic's Guide To Looksmaxxing
Looksmaxxing promises to make you more attractive, more confident, and more powerful. But at what point does self-improvement become obsession? In today’s episode, Ryan looks at what the Stoics would say about this viral trend, the dangers of chasing external validation, and what ... Show More
20m 10s
Oct 2024
Episode 47 - Building Future Leaders with Major General Zac Stenning OBE.
In this episode, our host Lt Colonel Dean Canham OBE speaks with Major General Zac Stenning, the Director of Leadership for the British Army, and Commandant of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. With an illustrious career spanning nearly three decades, he has commanded forces ... Show More
49m 55s
Feb 2025
Episode 34 - Building Soldiers and Shaping Leaders: Leadership insights with CSgt Anwar Pitters, Grenadier Guards
<p>In this episode, our host Ash Bhardwaj speaks with CSgt Anwar Pitters, an experienced British Army leader whose career has been defined by his dedication to developing soldiers and maintaining the highest standards of leadership. With a wealth of operational experience and a p ... Show More
33m 16s
Jan 2025
#162 Leif Babin - What Leadership Looks Like in the World’s Deadliest Warzones
Leif Babin is a decorated former Navy SEAL officer who served for 13 years, including 9 in the SEAL Teams. He is a recipient of the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and a Purple Heart for his service, which included leading major combat operations in the Battle of Ramadi as a SEAL ... Show More
5h 31m
Jul 2025
261. Retired US Navy Admiral Eric Olson: Leading effectively in uncertain times
In this episode, we speak with Eric Olson, a retired US Navy Admiral with a distinguished career in special operations, about the key principles of effective leadership, particularly in times of uncertainty. Eric shares insights from his experiences leading high-performing teams ... Show More
28m 8s
Sep 2025
Episode 472 – The Six Degrees of Leadership
In this episode, Paul breaks down the Six Degrees of Leadership, from direct influence to lasting legacy, showing how leaders impact far more than the people in front of them.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Lin ... Show More
5m 38s