Forged with Dan Greer
Forged with Dan Greer is where faith meets real leadership. Built for those who lead under pressure and trust God through every challenge, this show brings powerful stories, bold truth, and practical lessons to help you lead with strength, humility, and purpose.
Whether you’re guiding a team, running a business, or leading your own life, these episodes will sharpen your mindset and strengthen your walk. You were made for more. You were forged by God to lead.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 82
- Years Active
- 2025
Grease, Diesel, and Leadership
Leadership doesn’t smell like fresh cologne and corner offices. It smells like diesel, sweat, and asphalt.
In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, I dive into why real leadership means getting dirt…
Your Brand: It’s What They Experience, Not What You Say
Your brand isn’t your logo, your website, or your slogan, it’s the way people experience you every single day. A logo is just a label. Your brand is the consistency, grit, and service others feel whe…
Permission Slip Not Required
Too many people are sitting on the sidelines, waiting for someone to tap them on the shoulder and say, “You’re ready.” Newsflash: leadership doesn’t come with a permission slip.
In this episode of Fo…
The Leadership Trenchline: Why Grit Beats Glamour Every Time
Everyone wants the spotlight, but real leadership isn’t about glamour — it’s about grit. In this Labor Day special, Dan Greer digs into the trenchline of leadership, where grease, grind, and grit bui…
Sweat Equity Still Matters
We live in a world chasing shortcuts — instant results, overnight success, and “hacks” for everything. But the truth hasn’t changed: sweat equity still matters.
In this episode, I break down why real…
Why This Book Exists
Every leader hits a wall. Six years ago, I slammed into mine. What I needed was a roadmap — something honest, gritty, and practical.
It didn’t exist. So I wrote it. Grit, Grease, and Grace isn’t ju…
Six Years in the Making
Most people overestimate what can be done in a year and underestimate what can be achieved in a decade. Six Years in the Making dives into the lessons learned from years of building, failing forward,…
Lessons From the Trenches
I learned more running a blade and patching potholes than I ever did in a boardroom. The dirt teaches what diplomas can’t.
Lessons From the Trenches is about real leadership — forged in hard work, to…
The Blueprint for Leading Your Family Like You Lead a Company
If your business is thriving but your family is gasping for air, you’re losing where it matters most.
This episode dives into the same principles that build strong companies—vision, structure, and …
Hard Choices Forged Leaders
Real leadership doesn’t grow in safe spaces—it’s hammered out in the moments that make your stomach drop.
In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, we cut through the fluff and get real about how t…
Why You Feel Alone in Leadership (and How to Fight It)
Why You Feel Alone in Leadership (and How to Fight It)
Every leader eventually hits that wall, the quiet moments when the weight of responsibility feels heavier than ever and no one seems to understa…
Burn the Safety Net
Six years ago, I walked out of corporate life with nothing but grit and faith. Scary? Absolutely. Worth it? Every single day.
This 5-minute episode of Forged with Dan Greer is for anyone sitting on t…
Booing Isn’t Leadership: Responding to Setbacks with Strength
Ever notice how quick fans are to boo when the other team scores? Like somehow being negative helps their team win.
In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, we break down:
★ Why real leaders don’t b…
Feel the Fire: The Power of Live Atmosphere
There’s something electric about a live event. The crowd. The energy. Total strangers locked in on one mission—cheering, learning, or just being fully present.
In this episode of Forged with Dan Gree…
Built by Calloused Hands: The Sacred Grit of Hard Work
Built by Calloused Hands
Leadership isn’t born in boardrooms or handed out with a title, it’s built through grit, sweat, and calloused hands. 💪 The strongest leaders show up when others quit, shoulde…
When the Camera’s On – Who Are You, Really?
It’s wild how fast people flip the switch when they think they’re being watched. The slouch disappears, the smile snaps on, and suddenly they’re waving like the President just showed up.
In this epis…
Positive Attitude: What Lacrosse Games Taught Me About People
Ever been to a lacrosse game and just watched the people—not the players? Some bring energy. Others bring drama. Same game. Different attitude.
In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, we dig into:
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The Hidden Power of Small, Boring Leadership Moves
Great leadership isn’t built on big moments—it’s forged in the small, steady habits you repeat every day.
In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, discover why consistency matters more than applau…
Does Cursing Make You Look Smarter?
We’ve all heard it: “I just say it how it is.” But does cursing make you real—or just reckless?
In this episode of Forged with Dan Greer, we dig into:
★ Why profanity isn’t a shortcut to authenticity
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Grit For Breakfast: Win The First Hour
Win your morning, win your leadership.
In this Forged with Dan Greer episode, I break down why the first hour of your day sets the tone for everything that follows. Skip the emails and chaos — this…