The Learning To Lead Show with Mark J. Cundiff
The Learning To Lead Show with Mark J. Cundiff
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The Learning to Lead Show with Mark J. Cundiff Helping Good Leaders Become Great—One Practical Insight at a TimeYou’re busy. The demands are real. But your desire to grow as a leader hasn’t gone anywhere.That’s why The Learning to Lead Show is designed for leaders like you—driven, growth-minded, and always on the go. Hosted by Executive Leadership Coach Mark J. Cundiff, this podcast delivers practical leadership insights you can use today, not someday.Each week, you’ll get:Short, focused teaching episodes packed with real-world lessons from decades of leadership experience, bestselling books, and proven frameworks.Authentic interviews with front-line leaders who share how they’re navigating challenges, building teams, and leading with purpose, right where they are.Whether you’re commuting, working out, or grabbing a few quiet minutes between meetings, this show helps you invest in your leadership without adding to your already busy schedule.Because great leadership isn’t about having more time—it’s about using the time you have to lead on purpose.This show is for growth-minded professionals who want more than titles and tactics. It’s for those who want to lead with purpose, develop a legacy, and make their future bigger than their past.So whether you're leading a team, a business, or yourself—tune in, take notes, and let’s grow together.
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Content Themes
The podcast emphasizes practical leadership insights, with themes revolving around influencing without authority, emotional intelligence, storytelling, and change management. Episodes include discussions on the importance of engaging frontline leaders and the use of frameworks like ADKAR and situational leadership to navigate leadership challenges effectively.
The Learning to Lead Show with Mark J. Cundiff
Helping Good Leaders Become Great—One Practical Insight at a Time
You’re busy. The demands are real. But your desire to grow as a leader hasn’t gone anywhere.
That’s why The Learning to Lead Show is designed for leaders like you—driven, growth-minded, and always on the go. Hosted by Executive Leadership Coach Mark J. Cundiff, this podcast delivers practical leadership insights you can use today, not someday.
Each week, you’ll get:
- Short, focused teaching episodes packed with real-world lessons from decades of leadership experience, bestselling books, and proven frameworks.
- Authentic interviews with front-line leaders who share how they’re navigating challenges, building teams, and leading with purpose, right where they are.
Whether you’re commuting, working out, or grabbing a few quiet minutes between meetings, this show helps you invest in your leadership without adding to your already busy schedule.
Because great leadership isn’t about having more time—it’s about using the time you have to lead on purpose.
This show is for growth-minded professionals who want more than titles and tactics. It’s for those who want to lead with purpose, develop a legacy, and make their future bigger than their past.
So whether you’re leading a team, a business, or yourself—tune in, take notes, and let’s grow together.
In this first episode of the New Year 2026, host Mark Cundiff revisits a powerful conversation from a previous episode with Marianne Renner, author of 'Self-Talk: 10 Stories You Tell Yourself That Hold You Back'.
Mark outlines five key takeaways for growth-minded leaders. These include the significance of self-talk, the impact of self-doubt on workplace culture, strategies to challenge negative stories, the importance of differentiating facts from personal narratives, and Marianne’s SEAR framework for rewriting mental scripts.
Listeners are encouraged to read Renner's book for deeper insights and to access LeaderNotes available in the show notes to enhance their leadership journey.
00:00 Introduction to the Learning to Lead Show
00:10 Recap of Marianne Renner's Insights
00:37 Key Takeaways for Growth-Minded Leaders
01:21 Understanding Self-Doubt and Its Impact
02:26 Challenging the Invisible Bubble
03:18 Confusing Facts with Stories
04:12 The SEAR Framework for Rewriting Mental Scripts
05:08 Conclusion and Next Steps
Connect with Marianne Renner:
Email: [email protected]
Marianne’s Books
- Self-Talk
- From Chaos to Clarity Success Journal
- Stop Thinking Like an Employee
Free Learning To Lead Resources
🔎 About LeaderNotes
LeaderNotes is a quick-hit companion to each episode of The Learning to Lead Show. In just 5–10 minutes, Mark Cundiff recaps the top leadership insights, frameworks, and action steps from each interview, designed for busy, growth-minded leaders who want to review and apply the episode’s biggest takeaways on the go.
It’s like the highlight reel + playbook—all in one.
Contact Mark at: [email protected]
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