1st Lead U - Leadership Development
This podcast, now in Season 3, is dedicated to self-development, self-awareness, and learning to lead oneself so listeners can lead others well. If someone cannot lead themselves well, it will be difficult for them to be an effective leader of others. This podcast will help listeners understand what it means to 1st Lead U and build confidence in themselves and their leadership ability. Personal Growth Coach John Ballinger has spent 35 years developing the knowledge and material he shares with individuals, business owners, and leaders from a variety of areas.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 82
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Why are CEOs Joining the Great Resignation? - Ep. 22
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Here's a bold statement for you - the C-suite is not immune to the Great Resignation. Yes, you heard that right, even CEOs…
Dr. Conrad Aquino - Ep. 21
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Imagine feeling like you carry an invisible elephant on your chest all day, every day - that's how Dr. Conrad Aquino, our …
Creating a Culture of Care - Ep. 20
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Ever wondered how emotional intelligence can transform your leadership style? Get ready to discover how grounding your lea…
Mental Strength - Ep. 19
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Ready to challenge yourself? Ready to confront the uncomfortable for the sake of growth? Join us on a compelling journey o…
How To Trust Yourself - Ep. 18
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Do you believe you have what it takes to be a trusted leader? Are you open to uncovering the secrets of developing self-aw…
Building Capacity by Defragging Your Brain - Ep. 17
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Are you ready to transform your leadership capacity? Picture this, you're a leader in today's fast-paced world, grappling …
The Definition of a Leader - HEaL Conference Post Event - Ep. 16
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John and Douglas have just returned from Tampa, FL, where they attended the HEaL Conference (Health, Education, and Leader…
HEaL Conference Preview - Ep. 15
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In this episode, John and Douglas look ahead to a new conference they will be attending, and John will be serving as one o…
David Roddy - Part 2 - Lessons in Leadership - Ep. 14
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Part 2 of former Chattanooga Police Chief David Roddy's interview, where he shares additional stories and wisdom from more…
David Roddy - Former Chattanooga Police Chief - Stories of Leadership - Ep. 13
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Former Police Chief, David Roddy, spoke at the inaugural 1st Lead U conference representing the government pillar of socie…
Segun Aiyegbusi -Interview Part - Ep. 11
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Picking up where the last episode left off, we continue our discussion with Segun Aiyegbusi. This week Segun shares some i…
Segun Aiyegbusi -Interview Part 1- Ep. 10
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This interview with Nigerian Pastor Segun Aiyegbusi get right to the heart of the matter when it comes to personal develop…
TW Francescon, Jr. Speaks at the Inagural 1st Lead U Conference - Ep. 08
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Nowhere is leadership more important than in business. T.W. Francescon, Jr. is the Director of People and Culture Experien…
Buddy Curry - Interview - Ep. 07
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This is the second episode featuring Buddy Curry, formerly of the Atlanta Falcons, but is now the co-founder of Kids and P…
Buddy Curry - 1st Lead U Conference - Ep. 06
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John and Douglas step back in this episode and share content from the inaugural 1st Lead U conference, which took place in…
Are Leaders Born or Made - Ep. 05
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John Ballinger addresses an essential question about leadership, are leaders born or made? Another way to ask the question…
Demystifying Emotional Intelligence - Ep. 04
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Developing Emotional Intelligence is perhaps the single biggest component of learning to 1st Lead U, in order to lead othe…
First the Personal - Ages 0-5 and 6-10 - Puberty - Ep. 03
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In this episode of 1st Lead U, John Ballinger and Douglas Ford discuss how our early life experiences impact our ability t…