LeaderLink Podcast

Hosted by Blue Lion Leadership

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Episodes

103

Latest episode

Aug 2026

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EN-US

About the show

The LeaderLink Podcast is where practical leadership meets real-world impact. Hosted by leadership development expert Charles Heasley, this show explores the skills, systems, and mindset shifts that help leaders get results through others while building trust, accountability, and engagement along the way. From overlooked leadership skills like listening, feedback, and delegation, to the deeper realities of building trust, accountability, and psychological safety, each episode challenges leaders to move beyond intention and into action. If you’re ready to lead with more clarity, confidence, and courage, you’re in the right place.

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August 18, 2026Episode 1814 min

How To Lead When You Have A Bad Boss

In this episode, Charles shares how to lead effectively, even when you're not being led well. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors. We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadership.com LeaderLink Podcast is an ad-free product of Blue Lion Leadership, hosted by Charles Heasley.

August 11, 2026Episode 1726 min

Courtney & Charles - Stepping Into Leadership

Join Charles and first time guest Courtney Ramsey as they talk about the ways to prepare for stepping into a new leadership role. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors. We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadership.com LeaderLink Podcast is an ad-free product of Blue Lion Leadership, hosted by Charles Heasley.

August 4, 2026Episode 1619 min

Is Leadership Development Worth the Investment?

Leadership development is an investment with measurable returns. In this episode, Charles explains how developing your leaders leads to better decision-making, stronger delegation, more effective feedback, and improved organizational performance. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors. We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadership.com LeaderLink Podcast is an ad-free product of Blue Lion Leadership, hosted by Charles Heasley.

July 28, 2026Episode 159 min

Why Great Leaders Stop Solving Everyone's Problems

If you're constantly solving everyone else's problems, you're neglecting the work only you can do as a leader. In this episode, Charles explains why great leaders empower others to solve problems instead of becoming the solution to every challenge. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors. We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadership.com LeaderLink Podcast is an ad-free product of Blue Lion Leadership, hosted by Charles Heasley.

July 21, 2026Episode 1415 min

How Great Leaders Hold People Accountable

In this episode, Charles shares how great leaders hold people accountable in a way that builds trust, ownership, and better results. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors. We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadership.com LeaderLink Podcast is an ad-free product of Blue Lion Leadership, hosted by Charles Heasley.

July 14, 2026Episode 1313 min

How Great Leaders Approach Accountability

"Accountability" unfairly gets a bad reputation. In this episode, Charles discusses why great leaders hold themselves accountable first, and how a culture of accountability helps individuals and teams achieve better results. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors. We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadership.com LeaderLink Podcast is an ad-free product of Blue Lion Leadership, hosted by Charles Heasley.

July 7, 2026Episode 1217 min

Why Employees Don't Meet Your Expectations

Have you ever been frustrated because someone didn't do what you wanted them to do? In todays episode, Charles breaks down how a lack of clear expectations leads to mutual mystification, and how it can negatively impact communication, accountability, relationships, and results. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors. We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadership.com LeaderLink Podcast is an ad-free product of Blue Lion Leadership, hosted by Charles Heasley.

June 30, 2026Episode 1117 min

The Leadership Gap: Why Organizations Aren't Ready for What's Coming

Managers are leaving organizations at alarming rates. In this episode, Charles breaks down why it's happening and what leaders can do to keep their best managers from walking out the door. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors. We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadership.com LeaderLink Podcast is an ad-free product of Blue Lion Leadership, hosted by Charles Heasley.

June 23, 2026Episode 1016 min

Leadership Journey

Today, Charles shares his leadership journey while pursuing a doctorate in Strategic Leadership. He discusses the lessons he's learned, the challenges he's faced, and how he's worked to overcome them along the way. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors. We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadership.com LeaderLink Podcast is an ad-free product of Blue Lion Leadership, hosted by Charles Heasley.

June 16, 2026Episode 925 min

Why Leaders Avoid Hard Conversations

In this episode, Charles discusses why leaders shy away from hard conversations and how addressing issues early builds trust, accountability, and stronger teams. Our goal is to connect you to leaders and leadership principles from all sectors. We want your feedback! Give us a 5-star review if you like what you hear, and leave a comment. We also want to know what you want to hear about when it comes to leadership! Email us at charles@bluelionleadership.com LeaderLink Podcast is an ad-free product of Blue Lion Leadership, hosted by Charles Heasley.